HomeMy Public PortalAbout12-19-2011PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA,
DECEMBER 19, 2011
The Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana met in regular session December 19, 2011 in the
Council Chambers in said City.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER BY COUNCILOR ELSTRO
President Pappin called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and the following business was conducted:
ROLL CALL
Councilors present were Howard "Jack" Elstro, Kelley Cruse - Nicholson, Bruce Wissel, Clay Miller, Larry
Parker, Robert Goodwin, Diana Pappin and Phil Quinn. Absent was Bing Welch.
Also present were: Kim Vessels, Assistant City Attorney; Sarah "Sally" Hutton, Mayor; Karen Chasteen,
City Clerk; Ronald Oler, and, Tim Parrott, Deputy Fire Chief.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Cruse - Nicholson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on December 5, 2011,
supported by Mr. Parker. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS, MEMORIALS OR REMONSTRANCES, PETITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS,
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
None
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR
• Thank you to the Street Department and Sanitary District for the leaf removal this Autumn. There
were no complaints.
• Elected Officials will be sworn in on December 30 at Noon in the Council Chambers.
REPORT FROM BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Minutes of the December 1 and 8, 2011, meetings were accepted as presented.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS, STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES
and/or ORGANIZATIONS
■ WAYNE COUNTY CONVENTION AND TOURISM BUREAU:
Ms. Cruse - Nicholson moved to approve the appointment of the following individuals to the Board
of Directors of the Bureau:
Travel Industry — Candace Rolff, Manager of AAA Travel;
Lodging Industry - Sandy Baker, General Manager of the Quality Inn of Richmond
Chamber of Commence - Dana Weigle
Common Counci Minutes
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The above board appointees' terms would be for two (2) years beginning January I, 2012 and
ending December 31, 2013.
This motion was supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
Mr. Elstro moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance Nos. 74 & 75, 2011 on first reading by title
only, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 742011 — A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A
STATEMENT OF BENEFITS FOR A PROPERTY OWNER APPLYING FOR DEDUCTIONS UNDER I.C.
6-1.1 -12.1 (Wayne Machine Manufacturers)
The Cleric read Ordinance No. 742011 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Mr. Wissel, this Ordinance is a petition of Wayne Machine Manufacturing for a ten -year tax
abatement on equipment valued at One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00).
Ordinance No. 74 -2011 was referred to the Tax Abatement Committee for due diligence.
ORDINANCE NO. 75-2011 - AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
RICHMOND TO RECEIVE DONATIONS
The Cleric read Ordinance No. 75 -2011 on first reading by title only.
Presented by Mr. Parrott, this Ordinance would authorize the City of Richmond through the Fire
Department, to accept a donation from Wal -Mart in the amount of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).
These funds shall be used for Emergency Medical Service training.
Mr. Wissel moved to advance Ordinance No. 75 -2011 to second reading and to suspend the rules and
read by title only, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Cleric read Ordinance No. 75 -2011 on second reading by title only.
Council President Pappin declared Ordinance No. 75 -2011 on second reading and public hearing. There
being no comments for or against the Ordinance, Mr. Parker moved for engrossment of Ordinance No.
75 -2011, supported by Ms. Cruse - Nicholson. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
Mr. Parker moved to advance Ordinance No. 75 -2011 to third and final reading and suspend the rules
and read by title only, supported by Mr. Miller. Upon a vote viva voce, the motion passed.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 75 -2011 on third reading by title only.
Ordinance No. 75 -2011 was adopted with an 8-0 roll call vote
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
None
ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING
None
Common Counck Minutes
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Mr. Parker presented mementoes to Ms. Pappin and Mr. Goodwin and on behalf of the Citizens of the
City of Richmond and Common Council, thanked them for their service to the Community.
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was
adjourned.
Phil Quinn, President
ATTEST:
aren Chasteen, IAMC, MMC
City Clerk
A recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office.