City Council

APPROVED 02/03/2014 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2014 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2014, BY MAYOR RIX. ROLL CALL Present: Goodar, Greene, LaFore, Misteravich, Rix, Schultz, Yaroch Absent: None Others: City Manager Moore Visitors: Mark Zink, Jim Getzinger APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Yaroch, seconded by LaFore, to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2014, regular meeting, as presented. 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 CONSENT AGENDA a) Receive and File DPW Activity Report for December 2013 b) Receive and File City Clerk’s Activity Report for December 2013 c) Receive and File City Planner’s Activity Report for December 2013 d) Receive and File Treasury and Money Market Report for December 2013 e) Receive and File Investment CD Report for December 2013 f) Receive and File Code Enforcement Activity Report for December 2013 g) Receive and File Parks and Recreation Activity Report for December 2013 CCM: 01/20//2014 Page 1 of 5  APPROVED 02/03/2014 h) Receive and File Library Activity Report for December 2013 i) Receive and File Water Well Report for December 2013 j) Receive and File Bulk Water Sales Report for December 2013 k) Receive and File Police Department Statistics for December 2013 l) Receive and File Offense Count Report for December 2013 m) Receive and File Channel Statistical Analysis Report for December 2013 n) Receive and File Macomb County Accumulative Accident Tabulation for October 2013 o) Receive and File Police Department 2013 Year-End Statistics p) Receive and File Offense County Report for 2013 q) Receive and File Channel Statistical Analysis Report for 2013 r) Receive and File Burn Permit Report for 2013 s) Receive and File December 10, 2013, Library Board Meeting Minutes t) Approval of FY2013-14 Budget Amendments u) Approval of FY2014-15 Council Goals and Objectives v) Receive and File Revenue and Expense Report for December 2013 w) Approval of January 16, 2014, Schedule of Bills in the amount of $ 172,845.68 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 Board Appointments Motion by Schultz, seconded by Misteravich, to reappoint Jerry Gramzow, to the Board of Review for a 3-year term with an expiration date of 12/31/2016. All yeas Motion passes Motion by Yaroch, seconded by Greene, to appoint Mark Zink to the Board of Zoning Appeals, as an alternate, to fill a vacant term with an expiration date of 12/31/2015. Discussion on motion: CCM: 01/20//2014 Page 2 of 5  APPROVED 02/03/2014 Mark Zink was present and introduced himself to Council. He moved to Richmond from Harper Woods, where he was very active in the Community. Felt it was time to become active in the City. Vote on motion: All yeas Motion passes 2. Consideration of Special Event Activity Application/Richmond Good Old Days/Snowmobile Drag Races City Manager Moore informed Council that the snowmobile drag races are scheduled for Saturday, February 8th, in conjunction with the Winter and Ice Festival. This is the second year for this event. Last year, the races were very successful. The 50’ X 1,000’ track will be shifted to the east, but is generally in the same location as last year. Last year a large tent was set up to the east of the barn, but due to cost, the Good Old Days Committee does not think they will have a large tent, but may set up a smaller tent to the north of the barn. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Misteravich, to appove the Snowmobile Drag Race Special Event Request from the Richmond Area Good Old Days Festival Committee including the use of Beebe Park and the street closures of Beebe and Washington in the area of Beebe Street Park on Saturday, February 8th. Discussion on motion: Rix informed Council that the Good Old Days Festival Committee has received a sponsor for the large tent so the tent layout may be the same as last year. Rix also noted that the Good Old Days Committee was not requesting any additional Police Patrols. Vote on motion: All yeas Motion passes MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER - Library/Recreation Director Review Committee will be meeting next week to address the concerns raised by the Library Board. - A Zoning Text amendment will be presented to the Planning Commission at their February meeting. The amendment addresses reducing the BZA membership from seven to five members. CCM: 01/20//2014 Page 3 of 5  APPROVED 02/03/2014 COUNCIL COMMENTS LaFore- Updated Council on High School wrestling. Schultz – Attended the Good Old Days Committee appreciation dinner, where he accepted a plaque on behalf of the City Council, in recognition of the support the Committee received from Council. - Commended the Good Old Days Festival Committee Chairman, Tim Rix, for the many years of devoted service to the success of the Good Old Days Festival. Rix – Reminder of upcoming calendar events: 1/22 – TIFA meeting at 7:00 pm 1/26 – Bowling Fund Raiser for Brian Schade 1/27 – Library/Recreation Director Review Committee meeting at 6:30 pm 2/3 – Council meeting at 7:00 pm 2/7 – 2/9 – Winter and Ice Festival 2/8 – Snowmobile Drag Races 2/11 – Cable Committee meeting at 7:00 pm 2/13 – Planning Commission at 7:00 pm 2/13 – Daddy/Daughter Dance – SOLD OUT 2/16 – Senior Social CLOSED SESSION None. OTHER BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Schultz, seconded by Misteravich, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 7:11 p.m. All yeas Motion passes Respectfully Submitted: Karen M. 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