City Council

APPROVED 10/06/2014 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014, BY MAYOR RIX. ROLL CALL Present: Goodar, Greene, LaFore, Misteravich, Rix, Schultz, Yaroch Absent: None Others: City Manager Moore, City Clerk Stagl Visitors: DPS Director Goetzinger, Dave Herrington, Jaime Christian, Keith Szymanski, City Treasurer Olsen, Brandon Potts, Andrew Caporuscio and members of the Richmond Robotics Club APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by LaFore, seconded by Greene, to approve the minutes of the September 2, 2014, regular meeting, as presented. All yeas Motion passes AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Brandon Potts and Andrew Caporuscio informed Council about the Robotics Club – how long they have been in existence and the process used to compete. In their three years of existence they have been very successful. It takes about $24,000 to run the operation and compete in the games. These funds are raised by the members of the Club throughout the year. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion by Yaroch, seconded by Goodar, to adopt the agenda as presented. All yeas Motion passes CONSENT AGENDA CCM: 09/15/2014 Page 1 of 5  APPROVED 10/06/2014 a) Receive and File DPW Activity Report for August 2014 b) Receive and File City Clerk’s Activity Report for August 2014 c) Receive and File City Planner’s Activity Report for August 2014 d) Receive and File Treasury and Money Market Report for August 2014 e) Receive and File Investment CD Report for August 2014 f) Receive and File Code Enforcement Activity Report for August 2014 g) Receive and File Parks and Recreation Activity Report for August 2014 h) Receive and File Library Activity Report for August 2014 i) Receive and File Water Well Report for August 2014 j) Receive and File Police Department Statistics for August 2014 k) Receive and File Offense Count Report for August 2014 l) Receive and File Arrest Code County Report for August 2014 m) Receive and File Traffic Accident Report for August 2014 n) Receive and File Burn Permit Report for August 2014 o) Receive and File Channel Statistical Analysis Report for August 2014 p) Receive and File Macomb County Accumulative Accident Tabulation for June 2014 q) Receive and File Cable Television Department Activity Report for August 2014 r) Receive and File May 12, 2014, Library Board Meeting Minutes s) Receive and File August 27, 2014, TIFA Meeting Minutes t) Receive and File August 28, 2014, BZA Meeting Minutes u) Receive and File Revenue and Expense Report for August 2014 v) Approval of September 11, 2014, Schedule of Bills in the amount of $ 488,403.03 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 FY2013-14 City Audit Presentation Dave Herrington presented the 6/30/14 Audit – the City is one of the first communities to have their audit completed. Again this year, the City received an Unqualified Opinion, which is the best type of opinion. CCM: 09/15/2014 Page 2 of 5  APPROVED 10/06/2014 Keith Szymanski, briefed Council on the General Fund Revenues and Expenses. While the revenues have decreased over the past five years, the City has been proactive in also reducing its expenses in-line with the reduction of revenues. Jaime Christian briefed Council on the General Fund Fund Balance. While this amount has gone down, the City still has a healthy fund balance. Both the water and sewer funds are in good shape. Dave Herrington commended the City on its practices – again a very positive audit. Dave Herrington further thanked the Treasurer, Marilyn Olsen, for her years of service to the City and her professionalism. Rix thanked the Administration and Marilyn Olsen for the outstanding job she has done for the City. Marilyn has been with the City 20 years, the last 12 as Treasurer. Motion by Greene, seconded by Yaroch, to receive and file the City of Richmond June 30, 2014, financial Report with Suplemental Information from Plante & Moran, LLP> All yeas Motion passes 2. Consideration of the Purchase of the FY2014-15 Winter Season Salt Purchase Motion by LaFore, seconded by Goodar, to authorize the expenditure of up to $54,005.00 to the North American Salt Company for the purchase of road salt for the FY2014/15 winter season with the expense charged to line item 101-442-784.000, Salt Purchases: DPW: General Fund. All yeas Motion passes 3. Consideration of the Resignation from the Planning Commission Motion by Schultz, seconded by Misteravich, to accept the resignation of John W. Smith from the Planning Commission. All yeas Motion passes CCM: 09/15/2014 Page 3 of 5  APPROVED 10/06/2014 4. Consideration of Scheduling the Quarterly Roundtable Workshop Motion by Greene, seconded by LaFore, to schedule the special quarterly roundtable meeting of the City Council on October 21, 2014, at City Hall, beginning at 5:30 p.m. All yeas Motion passes MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER - Thanked all of the volunteers and employees who helped with the Romeo2Richmond ½ Marathon. Over 400 racers competed in the race and everything went very smoothly. - Met with Jeff White and Cindy Greenia to discuss potential property for a new EMS station. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilors commented on the great Good Old Days Festival, even with the rains that occurred on Friday. Thanked everyone who helped to get the Festival Grounds in shape after these rains. LaFore – Commented on the success of the High School football team. Rix – Thanked all the Sponsors who supported the Good Old Days Festival. - Thanked the City for their support of the Festival. - Reminder of upcoming calendar events: 9/19 – VFW Fish Fry – In appreciation for the Police Department, Fire Department and EMS Personnel, 9/30 – Drive through Flu Clinic at EMS Headquarter on 32 Mile Road from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm CLOSED SESSION None scheduled. OTHER BUSINESS None. CCM: 09/15/2014 Page 4 of 5  APPROVED 10/06/2014 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Schultz, seconded by Misteravich, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 7:45 p.m. All yeas Motion passes Respectfully Submitted: Karen M. Stagl, City Clerk CCM: 09/15/2014 Page 5 of 5