City Council

APPROVED 12/01/2014 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 17, 2014 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014, BY MAYOR RIX. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pack 84 First Year Webelos led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Rix presented the Webelos with a “Thank-You” letter from the City Council. ROLL CALL Present: Greene, LaFore, Misteravich, Rix, Schultz, Yaroch Absent: Goodar Others: City Manager Moore, City Clerk Stagl Visitors: EMS Director White, DPS Director Goetzinger, Pack 84 First Year Webelos, their Pack Leader and Parents Motion by Yaroch, seconded by Schultz, to excuse Councilor Goodar from tonight’s meeting, due to having to work. All yeas Motion passes APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by LaFore, seconded by Greene, to approve the minutes of the November 3, 2014, regular meeting, as presented. All yeas Motion passes AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. CCM: 11/17/2014 Page 1 of 5  APPROVED 12/01/2014 ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion by Yaroch, seconded by LaFore, to adopt the agenda as presented. All yeas Motion passes CONSENT AGENDA a) Receive and File DPW Activity Report for October 2014 b) Receive and File City Clerk’s Activity Report for October 2014 c) Receive and File City Planner’s Activity Report for October 2014 d) Receive and File Treasury and Money Market Report for October 2014 e) Receive and File Investment CD Report for October 2014 f) Receive and File Code Enforcement Activity Report for October 2014 g) Receive and File Parks and Recreation Activity Report for October 2014 h) Receive and File Library Activity Report for October 2014 i) Receive and File Water Well Report for October 2014 j) Receive and File Police Department Statistics for October 2014 k) Receive and File Offense Count Report for October 2014 l) Receive and File Arrest Code County Report for October 2014 m) Receive and File Traffic Accident Report for October 2014 n) Receive and File Channel Statistical Analysis Report for October 2014 o) Receive and File Burn Permit Report for October 2014 p) Receive and File 2014-15 Alarm Billing Quarterly Report q) Receive and File October 13, 2014, Library Board Meeting Minutes r) Receive and File Revenue and Expense Report for October 2014 s) Approval of November 13, 2014, Schedule of Bills in the amount of $95,624.45 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 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Request/Richmond-Lenox EMS City Manager Moore informed Council that Richmond-Lenox EMS was intending to build a new facility near the City of Richmond, possibly on the City’s northern border. CCM: 11/17/2014 Page 2 of 5  APPROVED 12/01/2014 EMS Director White approached the City Manager with a proposal for the City to commit to use our CDBG funds to the new RLEMS facility/bus building and in exchange RLEMS would not charge the City for EMS services for the duration of the funds. The City will be receiving roughly $90,000 in the next CDBG Funding cycle. EMS does not need the City to approve an exact amount at this point. Motion by Yaroch, seconded by Schultz, to approve the EMS submitting an application for the use of a portion of the City of Richmond’s CDBG funds for the design of the Richmond Lenox EMS Bus Garage Facility subject to the projects eligibility. All yeas Motion passes 2. Consideration of Rosewood Lift Station Pump Repairs Motion by LaFore, supported by Schultz, to waive purchasing ordinance requirement on the basis of a sole source supplier and authorize the expense of $5,008.00 to Kennedy Industries to rebuild two pumps for the Rosewood Terrace lift station with the expense charged to line item 590-537-818.000, Contractual Services; System Expense: Sanitary Sewer Fund. A Roll Call Vote was taken: Six yeas (Greene, LaFore, Misteravich, Rix, Schultz, Yaroch) One absent (Goodar) Motion passes 3. Consideration of Approving Resolution No. 2014-18/Compliance with PA/152 Motion by Schultz, seconded by Misteravich, to approve Resolution No. 2014-18, electing to comply with the provisions of Public Act 152 of 2011 by exercising the City’s right to exempt itself from the requirements of the act for the next succeeding health care plan year. All yeas Motion passes MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER - The Contractor is on-site at the Police Department – they have started the demolition work. We are still working on the technology portion of the project. - Requested that Councilors let the Manager know if they will be attending the State of the County Event. COUNCIL COMMENTS CCM: 11/17/2014 Page 3 of 5  APPROVED 12/01/2014 Greene – Thanked the Chamber for hosting the Ladies Night Out event. Thanked the EMS for providing transportation for this event. - Thanked the Dispatchers and First Responders Team for how quickly they respond in the event of an emergency. LaFore – Congratulated the High School Football Team on their District Title – it was great to see all the community support at the events. Misteravich – Attended the Football Team playoff games – great to see all the community support. Schultz – Christmas Parade on December 5th, beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. Commented on the nice article in the Voice regarding the parade. - Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Rix – Reminder of upcoming calendar events: 11/19 – TIFA meeting at 7:00 p.m. – rescheduled from 11/26 11/25 – Last day for yard waste pick-up 11/27 & 11/28 – City Hall and Library closed 11/28 – Mount Clemens Santa Parade/Flags Across Macomb County Event at 10:00 a.m. 12/1 – Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. 12/5 – Tree lighting and Santa Parade 12/11 – Pipeline scoping meeting at Maniaci’s Banquet Hall CLOSED SESSION None. OTHER BUSINESS None CCM: 11/17/2014 Page 4 of 5  APPROVED 12/01/2014 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Schultz, seconded by Misteravich, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. All yeas Motion passes Respectfully Submitted: Karen M. Stagl, City Clerk CCM: 11/17/2014 Page 5 of 5