City Council

APPROVED 06/03/2013 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MAY 20, 2013 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013, BY MAYOR RIX ROLL CALL Present: Goodar, Greene, LaFore, Misteravich, Rix, Schultz, Yaroch Absent: None Others: City Manager Moore, City Clerk Stagl Visitors: Maurice Deprez, DPS Director Fejedelem APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Yaroch, seconded by LaFore, to approve the Minutes of the May 6, 2013, Regular Meeting, as presented. All yeas Motion passes Motion by Schultz, seconded by Misteravich, to approve the Minutes of the May 13, 2013, Budget Workshop, as presented. All yeas Motion passes PUBLIC COMMENTS None received. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion by Yaroch, seconded by Goodar, to adopt the agenda as presented. All yeas Motion passes CCM: 05/20/2013 Page 1 of 4  APPROVED 06/03/2013 CONSENT AGENDA a) Receive and File DPW Activity Report for April 2013 b) Receive and File City Clerk’s Activity Report for April 2013 c) Receive and File City Planner’s Activity Report for April 2013 d) Receive and File Treasury and Money Market Report for April 2013 e) Receive and File Investment CD Report for April 2013 f) Receive and File Parks and Recreation Activity Report for April 2013 g) Receive and File Water Well Report for April 2013 h) Receive and File Bulk Water Sales Report for April 2013 i) Receive and File Police Department Weekly Bulletins for April 2013 j) Receive and File Police Department Statistics for April 2013 k) Receive and File Offense Count Report for April 2013 l) Receive and File Burn Permit Report for April 2013 m) Receive and File Channel Statistical Analysis Report for April 2013 n) Receive and File Police Department 2012 Quality Assurance Report o) Receive and File Fire Department Call Log for April 2013 p) Receive and File February 12, 2013, Cable Commission Meeting Minutes q) Receive and File May 2, 2013, Special TIFA Meeting Minutes r) Receive and File May 9, 2013, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes s) Approval of FY2012-13 Budget Amendments t) Receive and File Library Activity Report for April 2013 u) Receive and File Revenue and Expense Report for April 2013 v) Approval of May 16, 2013, Schedule of Bills in the amount of $ 139,690.63 Motion by Schultz, seconded by Misteravich, to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. All yeas Motion passes PUBLIC HEARING None scheduled. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. Consideration of Establishing a Public Hearing Date for the Abandonment of a portion of Lenon Street Right-of-Way Motion by Schultz, seconded by Misteravich, to hold a public hearing for the abandonment of that portion of Lenon Street right-of-way between Mary Street and Seymour Street at the June 17, 2013, regular Council meeting. All yeas Motion passes 2. Consideration of Approving the Title VI Policy CCM: 05/20/2013 Page 2 of 4  APPROVED 06/03/2013 Motion by Yaroch, seconded by Goodar, to approve the Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan for the City of Richmond in order to be eligible to receive federal transportation funds. All yeas Motion passes 3. Consideration of Recreation Board Appointment Motion by Schultz, seconded by Greene, to reappoint Melissa Majchrzak to the Recreation Board for a 2-year term with an expiration date of 03/31/2015. All yeas Motion passes CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS - Beebe Street was paved today. A smaller paver will be used tomorrow to do the aprons. - The Macomb Now magazine was placed in Council’s mailboxes. - Needed to know which Council members planned to participate in the Memorial Day Parade. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilors commented on how nice the Police Awards Ceremony was. Councilors commented on how well the Beebe Street project is going and how accommodating the contractors have been. Yaroch – Thanked Representative Ken Goike for attending the Police Awards Ceremony and presenting the department with a Proclamation. - Thanked Senator Brandenburg for trying to get legislation passed that would allow the City to change when its elections are held. - Thanked Senator Pavlov for taking the time to discuss local issues with him. Schultz – Requested that Administration contact DTE about the utility pole across from his house that is leaning and needs to be replaced. - Have received complaints from residents regarding utility poles in their yards. Rix – The budget workshops have been completed – very challenging budget – all Department Directors and Council worked together – Council and the Administration are comfortable with the budget that has been prepared. - Commented on the same businesses that are not cutting their grass – would like to see our ordinance enforced. - Reminder of upcoming calendar events: 5/22 – TIFA meeting at 7:00 pm CCM: 05/20/2013 Page 3 of 4  APPROVED 06/03/2013 5/25 – 5/27 – Library closed in observance of Memorial Day 5/27 – City Hall closed in observance of Memorial Day 5/27 – Memorial Day Parade at 10:00 am 6/3 – Council meeting at 7:00 pm 6/8 – Habitat for Humanity Fun Ride Fund Raiser at the Trail Head Park CLOSED SESSION None scheduled. OTHER BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Schultz, and seconded by Misteravich to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 7:25 pm All yeas Motion passes Respectfully submitted: Karen Stagl City Clerk CCM: 05/20/2013 Page 4 of 4