City Council
Regular MeetingRichmond, MI · June 6, 2016
Minutes
APPROVED 06/20/16
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
June 6, 2016
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER
AT 7:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2016, BY MAYOR RIX.
ROLL CALL
Present: Allen, Greene, LaFore, Misteravich, Rix, Warn, Yaroch
Absent: None
Others: City Manager Moore, Deputy Clerk Focht
Visitors: Assessor Colleen Cargo, DPS Director Jim Goetzinger, Dave Foster, Russ Eggli,
Melissa Eggli
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Warn, seconded by Greene, to approve the minutes of the May 16, 2016, regular
meeting as presented.
All yeas Motion carried
Motion by Warn, seconded by Greene, to approve the minutes of the May 16, 2016, budget
workshop meeting as presented.
All yeas Motion carried
Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to approve the minutes of the May 23, 2016,
budget workshop meeting as presented.
All yeas Motion carried
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Yaroch, seconded by Warn, to adopt the agenda as presented.
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CONSENT AGENDA
a) Receive and File Recreation Board Minutes of May 3, 2016
b) Receive and File Library Board Minutes of May 9, 2016
c) Receive and File TIFA Minutes of May 25, 2016
d) Approval of June 2, 2016, Schedule of Bills in the amount of $ 161,236.39
Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented.
All yeas Motion carried
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Consideration of Lot Split/Combination Request – David and Susan
Foster
Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to approve the three lot split/combination actions
requested from Mr. and Mrs. David Foster for Parcel 50-07-03-35-326-001, 50-07-03-35-326-
012, and 50-07-03-35-402-001. The actions are listed below.
Action #1: Split .60 acres from the 38 acre vacant parcel (50-07-03-35-326-001) on
Circle Lane (parcel #1).
Action #2: Combine the .60 acre parcel created from the split in Action #1 with the
property at 69894 Circle Lane (50-07-03-35-402-001).
Action #3: Combine the remainder of Parcel #1 with Parcel #2 (50-07-03-35-326-012).
All yeas Motion carried
2. Consideration of Richmond Lenox EMS Sewer Work
Motion by Allen, seconded by Greene, to approve the quote from Carrigan Development in the
amount of $37,285 to extend the City’s sanitary sewer line along Division Road to the west, with
the understanding that Richmond Lenox EMS will pay back the City.
All yeas Motion carried
Councilor Yaroch said that it’s nice that we are working together for success.
Councilor Misteravich asked if there was going to be something legally drawn up for the
payback. City Manager Moore stated that the EMS contract will be brought to Council at their
next meeting and it will be addressed in there.
Mayor Rix said that this project makes good sense. The City and EMS have a good working
relationship so it’s nice we could help each other out.
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3. Consideration of TIFA Board Resignation
Motion by Yaroch, seconded by Warn, to accept the resignation of Karen Ellis from the TIFA
Board.
All yeas Motion carried
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Tomorrow a representative from Comcast is walking through the building with the Cable
Coordinator to see where a “head-in” could be located.
Bid opening for the Park Street houses demolition is tomorrow at 10:30
Groundbreaking ceremony will be held at noon on July 20th for Henry Ford
Reminder that City Manager is off on Friday
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilor Misteravich wanted to note what a great Memorial Day weekend it was in the City and
a great speech at the parade by Jeff Churchill.
Councilor LaFore wanted to say that the spring sports ended on a good note.
Councilor Yaroch also complimented Jeff Churchill on his Memorial Day speech. Also
complimented Maniaci’s on the concert. The Pound Road project is moving along nicely.
Councilor Allen congratulated the 2016 graduates.
Councilor Greene also complimented Jeff Churchill on his speech.
Mayor Rix announced the upcoming events:
6/9 – Planning Commission meeting 7:00 p.m.
6/10 – Last day of school
6/11 – 6/12 – Little League Blue Devil Tournament
6/14 – Cable Commission meeting 7:00 p.m.
6/19 – Father’s Day
6/20 – City Council meeting 7:00 p.m.
7/23 – Concert in the Park 7:00 p.m.
7/28 – Concert in the Park 7:00 p.m.
8/18 – Concert in the Park 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Rix wanted to thank John Eynon and City Staff for their work on the Memorial Day
Parade. Also wanted to express his sincerest sympathy at the passing of Doug Pentzien. He
was a wonderful contributor to our community and will be greatly missed. Also asked for a
moment of silence to remember him.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Misteravich, seconded by Greene, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 7:20
p.m.
All yeas
Motion
carried
Respectfully submitted:
Rebecca L. Focht
Deputy Clerk
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Agenda
REGULAR MEETING
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
36725 DIVISION ROAD
MONDAY, JUNE 06, 2016
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Council Meeting of May 16, 2016
City Council Budget Workshop of May 16, 2016
City Council Budget Workshop of May 23, 2016
AUDIENCE COMMENTS (non-agenda items)
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
a) Receive and File Recreation Board Minutes of May 3, 2016
b) Receive and File Library Board Minutes of May 9, 2016
c) Receive and File TIFA Minutes of May 25, 2016
d) Approval of June 2, 2016, Schedule of Bills in the amount of $161,236.39
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1) Consideration of Lot Split/Combination Request-David and Susan Foster
2) Consideration of Richmond Lenox EMS Sewer Work
3) Consideration of TIFA Board Resignation
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
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