City Council

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 2013 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013, BY MAYOR RIX. ROLL CALL Present: Goodar, Greene, LaFore, Misteravich, Rix, Schultz, Yaroch Absent: None Others: City Manager Moore, City Clerk Stagl Visitors: Dean Roberts, DPS Director Fejedelem, Police Chief Teske APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Misteravich, seconded by Greene, to approve the minutes of the October 7, 2013, regular meeting, as amended: Under Item #4, before the motion was made, the following language should be added to the Minutes: Councilor Yaroch indicated that he was a Pound Road resident and questioned if Council wanted him to abstain from voting on the item. Mayor Rix stated that since Councilor Yaroch did not have a financial interest in the item, it was not necessary for him to abstain from voting on the item. Councilors agreed. All yeas Motion passes AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion by Yaroch, seconded by Goodar, to adopt the agenda as presented. All yeas Motion passes CCM: 10/21/2013 Page 1 of 4 CONSENT AGENDA a) Receive and File DPW Activity Report for September 2013 b) Receive and File City Clerk’s Activity Report for September 2013 c) Receive and File City Planner’s Activity Report for September 2013 d) Receive and File Treasury and Money Market Report for September 2013 e) Receive and File Investment CD Report for September 2013 f) Receive and File Code Enforcement Activity Report for September 2013 g) Receive and File Parks and Recreation Activity Report for September 2013 h) Receive and File Library Activity Report for September 2013 i) Receive and File Water Well Report for September 2013 j) Receive and File Bulk Water Sales Report for September 2013 k) Receive and File Police Department Statistics for September 2013 l) Receive and File Offense Report for September 2013 m) Receive and File Arrest Report for September 2013 n) Receive and File Traffic Accident Report for September 2013 o) Receive and File Burn Permit Report for September 2013 p) Receive and File Channel Statistical Analysis Report for September 2013 q) Receive and File August 13, 2013, Cable Commission Meeting Minutes r) Receive and File September 9, 2013, Library Board Meeting Minutes s) Receive and File September 25, 2013, TIFA Meeting Minutes t) Receive and File October 1, 2013, Recreation Board Meeting Minutes u) Receive and File October 10, 2013, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes v) Receive and File Revenue and Expense Report for September 2013 w) Approval of October 17, 2013, Schedule of Bills in the amount of $ 2,188,098.86 Motion by Schultz, seconded by Misteravich, to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. All yeas Motion passes PUBLIC HEARING None scheduled. CCM: 10/21/2013 Page 2 of 4 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. Consideration of Response to Landfill Proposal Motion by Yaroch, seconded by LaFore, to approve the letter informing the Macomb County Executive of the City of Richmond’s opposition to a new landfill being sited in Macomb County. All yeas Motion passes 2. Consideration of the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 159-1/Revisions to Pawnshop Ordinance Police Chief Teske informed Council that the amendment adds language to the ordinance that will require pawnbrokers and second hand goods dealers to report transactions electronically through software called “LeadsOnline”. This is a nationwide system that allows police departments to better track transactions. Since the Richmond Police Department has purchased this software, there is no cost for the software to the business owner. Misteravich questioned how long business owners would have to comply with the ordinance. Chief Teske indicated that they would have through the end of this year. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Goodar, to introduce and give first reading to Ordinance No. 159-1, which amends the City of Richmond Code of Ordinances Chapter 66 Secondhand Goods sections 66-35, 66-43, and 66-63 to require the use of the Richmond Police Department’s computerized system and scheduling the same for second reading and adoption at the City Council’s November 4, 2013, regular meeting. All yeas Motion passes MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER - Amendments to the Fireworks Ordinance will be coming before Council soon. - Every morning last week attended web site training. We anticipate that the changes to the web site will be distributed to Council and staff shortly. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilors commented on the great quarterly roundtable and the opportunity to openly discuss issues with the school board and the willingness of the School Board to work with the City Council. LaFore – Congratulated the High School Football Team for being the BWAC Champs. CCM: 10/21/2013 Page 3 of 4 Yaroch – The Fire Department Open House was well attended. - Received a compliment from a citizen on the quick response from the DPW on a water issue. - Thanked Representatives Goike and LaFontaine for attending a meeting with other State staff to discuss manufactured housing. Schultz – The Tree Lighting/Santa Parade is scheduled for December 6th. Rix – Attended an Ice Festival meeting. Attendees discussed how to improve the festival. The meeting was headed by the Chamber of Commerce. - Reminder of upcoming calendar events: 10/23 – TIFA Meeting CANCELLED 10/24 – BZA Meeting at 7:00 pm 10/31 – Halloween Trick-or-Treating from 6-8 pm 10/31 – Treats in the Street from 5-7 pm 11/3 – Senior Social – tickets still available 11/4 – Council Meeting at 7:00 pm 11/5 – Council/Bond Millage Election – Polls open from 7:00 am – 8:00 pm CLOSED SESSION None. OTHER BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Schultz, seconded by Misteravich, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 7:17 p.m. All yeas Motion passes Respectfully submitted: Karen M. Stagl City Clerk CCM: 10/21/2013 Page 4 of 4