City Council

APPROVED 09/05/2017 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 21, 2017 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2017, BY MAYOR RIX. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Members and the audience present stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation. ROLL CALL Present: Allen, Greene, LaFore, Misteravich, Reindel, Rix, Warn Absent: None Others: City Manager Moore, Recording Secretary Field Visitors: Jim Goetzinger, Public Service Director, Dave Teske, Richmond Police Chief, Angel Hatfield, City of Richmond Treasurer, Jeff Yaroch, State Representative, John Crumb, Macomb County Department of Roads, Tom Garant, Richmond Fire Chief, Mark Zink, Resident APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Warn, seconded by Greene, to approve the minutes of the August 7, 2017, regular meeting, as presented. All yeas Motion passes AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION State Representative Jeff Yaroch - thanked the City for letting him hold local office hours to talk with residents at City Hall. Thank you Mayor Rix for pointing out that the State contributed money for the new election machines. He supports local government. Thank you to council for everything that you do. Chief Teske – residents can check our web site looking for information on job openings for crossing guards. ADOPTION OF AGENDA CCM: 08/21/2017 Page 1 of 7  APPROVED 09/05/2017 Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to adopt the agenda as presented. All yeas Motion passes CONSENT AGENDA a) Receive and File DPW Activity Report for July 2017 b) Receive and File City Clerk’s Activity Report for July 2017 c) Receive and File City Planner’s Activity Report for July 2017 d) Receive and File Treasury and Money Market Report for July 2017 e) Receive and File Investment CD Report for July 2017 f) Receive and File Code Enforcement Activity Report for July 2017 g) Receive and File Recreation Department Activity Report for July 2017 h) Receive and File Library Activity Report for July 2017 i) Receive and File Water Well Report for July 2017 j) Receive and File Cable Television Department Activity Report for July 2017 k) Receive and File Police Department Statistics for July 2017 l) Receive and File Offense Count Report for July 2017 m) Receive and File Arrest Code Count Report for July 2017 n) Receive and File Traffic Accident Report for July 2017 o) Receive and File Burn Permit Report for July 2017 p) Receive and File Call Flow Report for July 2017 q) Receive and File July 26, 2017, TIFA Meeting Minutes r) Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-13/Recognition of Officer John Haggerty’s Retirement s) Receive and File Revenue and Expense Report for July 2017 t) Approval of Schedule of Bills through August 17, 2017 in the amount of $ 555,891.67 Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All yeas Motion passes PUBLIC HEARING None scheduled. CCM: 08/21/2017 Page 2 of 7  APPROVED 09/05/2017 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. Consideration of the Purchase of Road Salt Motion by Reindel, seconded by Allen, to authorize the expenditure of up to $21,546.00 to Morton Salt for the purchase of road salt for the FY 2017/18 winter season with the expense charged to line item 101-442-784.000, Salt Purchases; DPW: General Fund. Discussion on motion: Happy to see a decrease in price of $9.54 per ton from last year. All yeas Motion passes 2. Consideration of the Purchase of a Cemetery Mower Motion by Greene, seconded by Allen, to authorize $6,079.00 for the purchase of an Exmark Radius from Zimmer’s Sales & Service with the expense charged to the appropriate line item: Equipment Acquisition; Cemetery Fund. Discussion on motion: Rix pointed out that the price is comparable with MI Deal. All yeas Motion passes 3. Consideration of BS&A Proposal Motion by Greene, seconded by Allen, to approve the proposal from BS&A to update the City’s accounting software in an amount not to exceed $66,320 with the cost split among the following Funds: General Fund $25,260 Major Street $6,353 Local Street $6,353 TIFA Fund $6,353 Sewer Fund $11,000 Water Fund $11,000 Discussion on motion: Greene – excited about this coming for the convenience and bringing us into this century with our technology. All yeas Motion passes CCM: 08/21/2017 Page 3 of 7  APPROVED 09/05/2017 4. Consideration of Special Event Request/Richmond Band Boosters/Pumpkin & Craft Sale Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to approve the special event application from Richmond Band Boosters for temporary signage in conjunction with their annual Pumpkin, Craft and Vendor Sale, October 7th and 8th. The signs placed at the City Limit signs will be allowed beginning Saturday, September 23rd. 1. The applicant shall work with city staff on proper placement of signs to minimize any sight visibility issues. All yeas Motion passes 5. Consideration of Romeo to Richmond Races/Half Marathon/5k and 1 Mile Fun Run Motion by Reindel, seconded by Allen, to approve the special event application from Macomb County for the Romeo 2 Richmond Half Marathon and 5k Run on Sunday, September 17, 2017, and to allow the closure of Parker Street from Water to Monroe from 8:30 a.m.; and the rest of Parker Street and Ridge Street from 9:00 a.m. until the runners are on the trail. All yeas Motion passes 6. Consideration of Designating an MML Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to designate Michael Misteravich, as the City’s Official MML Representative to cast the vote of the City of Richmond at the annual meeting. Discussion on motion: Misteravich – Thank you for this designation. It is an honor to represent the City. All yeas Motion passes Motion by Greene, seconded by Reindel, to designate Dennis LaFore, as the City’s Official MML Representative to cast the vote of the City of Richmond at the annual meeting, should the Official Representative not be in attendance. All yeas Motion passes CCM: 08/21/2017 Page 4 of 7  APPROVED 09/05/2017 7. Changing Location of September 5th Council Meeting Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to change the location of the September 5, 2017, City Council meeting from the City Offices to the School House in Bailey Park at 36045 Park Street. Discussion on motion: Rix – very nice of the Historical Society to open up their building to us. All yeas Motion passes 8. Consideration of Charitable Solicitations in Roadways Policy Motion by Reindel, seconded by Allen, to adopt the “Guidelines for Soliciting on City Streets” that bring the City of Richmond into compliance with Public Act 112 of 2017. Discussion on motion: State Representative Yaroch – we worked to make sure the local control was there. Misteravich – wondering if the groups will need to re-apply. City Manager Moore stated that yes they will re-apply and we are following the state law. Rix – glad this was addressed. All yeas Motion passes MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER - Asking for patience, understand the difficulty in getting around town right now during the railroad work and different projects around town. Hopefully the railroad will be opened before Labor Day. Please drive cautiously. COUNCIL COMMENTS Greene – Thank you to the community for the way they support one another. I am proud to be a part of this community. - Reminder of upcoming calendar events: 8/23 – TIFA Meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall 8/24 – Summer Concert Series 7:00 p.m. Beebe Street Park 8/25 – Exotic Zoo 10:30 a.m. Community Center 8/27 – Cow Chip Bingo 2 p.m. at Athletic Field 9/2 – Library closed Labor Day Holiday 9/4 – City Hall, Library and Community Center closed Labor Day Holiday 9/5 – City Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. at Historical Society School House CCM: 08/21/2017 Page 5 of 7  APPROVED 09/05/2017 9/7 – Beginning of Good Old Days Festival 9/13 – Bouquets from Paris 3:00 p.m. Library CLOSED SESSION Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to convene into closed session in accordance with Section 8 (c) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, for strategy and negotiation sessions connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement, as requested by administration. (Roll Call Vote) A roll call vote was taken: All yeas (Greene, LaFore, Misteravich, Reindel, Rix, Warn, Allen) Motion passes Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to reconvene into open session at 7:03 p.m. All yeas Motion passes OTHER BUSINESS Motion by Greene, seconded by Allen, to approve the Wage and Insurance Re-opener for contract years 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 with the POAM – Patrol Officers as agreed to in the letter. Discussion on motion: Rix - A very fair contract. Appreciate administration’s work on this. All yeas Motion passes CCM: 08/21/2017 Page 6 of 7  APPROVED 09/05/2017 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Misteravich, seconded by Greene, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 7:05 p.m. All yeas Motion passes Respectfully Submitted: Dawn A Field, Recording Secretary CCM: 08/21/2017 Page 7 of 7