City Council
Regular MeetingRichmond, MI · July 2, 2018
Minutes
APPROVED 07/16/2018
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
JULY 2, 2018
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO
ORDER AT 6:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, JULY 2, 2018, BY MAYOR RIX.
ROLL CALL
Present: Allen, LaFore, Misteravich, Reindel, Rix, Warn
Absent: Greene
Others: City Manager Moore, City Clerk Stagl
Visitors: City Planner Jeschke, Maurice Deprez, Ken Simmons
Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to excuse Councilor Greene from tonight’s
meeting, due to being out of town.
All yeas Motion passes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2018,
regular meeting, as presented.
All yeas Motion passes
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Ken Simmons, representing St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, informed Council that St.
Peter’s representatives would be going door-to-door throughout the City on July 28th
and 29th to determine the needs of the City.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to adopt the agenda as presented.
All yeas Motion passes
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CONSENT AGENDA
a) Receive and File June 14, 2018, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
b) Receive and File EDC Goals and Objectives.
c) Approval of Schedule of Bills dated June 28, 2018, in the amount of
$117,515.74.
Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to adopt the Consent Agenda as
presented.
All yeas Motion passes
PUBLIC HEARING
None scheduled.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Consideration of the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 156-
23/Amendments to the Land Use Table to make B-1 and B-2 Comparable.
Motion by Reindel, seconded by Warn, to introduce and give first reading to Ordinance
No. 156-23; which amends the land use table to make the B-1 (Local Business) and B-2
(Downtown Business) zoning district comparable.
All yeas Motion passes
2. Consideration of closing Beebe Street for the Community Garage Sale.
Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to approve the closure of Beebe Street from Park
Street to Festival Drive on Saturday, July 28th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and the shifting
of the westbound lane of Division Road in conjunction with Ride Richmond.
All yeas Motion passes
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3. Consideration of Richmond Rummage Relic Sale extension of street
closure time
Motion by Reindel, seconded by Allen, to approve MI Junktique’s Request to close
Monroe Street from Main to Parker and the northern third of the municipal parking lot for
the Richmond Rummage and Relic Event, on Friday, July 27th at 5:00 pm. Through
Saturday, July 28th at 5:00 pm.
All yeas Motion passes
4. Consideration of Good Old Days Building Request
City Manager Moore informed Council that the proposed building would be built near the
spectator entrance gate at the demolition derby pit. The building would be a
combination ticket booth and storage building.
Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to approve the request from the
Richmond Area Good Old Days Committee to build a 16’ X 30’ building at the entrance
to the demolition derby area.
All yeas Motion passes
5. Consideration of Board Appointments
Motion by Misteravich, seconded by LaFore, to reappoint Tom Krause, to the Cable
TV Committee for a 3-year term with an expiration date of June 30, 2021.
All yeas Motion passes
Motion by Reindel, seconded by Warn, to reappoint Carolyn Prior, to the Cable TV
Committee for a 3-year term with an expiration date of June 30, 2021.
All yeas Motion passes
Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Danielle
Lee, to the Economic Development Corporation for a 6-year term with an expiration
date of July 1, 2024.
All yeas Motion passes
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Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to reappoint Jennifer Haase to the Library
Board for a 2-year term with an expiration date of June 30, 2020.
All yeas Motion passes
Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to reappoint Alana Stump, to the Library Board for
a 2-year term with an expiration date of June 30, 2020.
All yeas Motion passes
Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to reappoint Denise Robson, to the Library Board
for a 2-year term with an expiration date of June 30, 2020.
All yeas Motion passes
Motion by Reindel, seconded by LaFore, to confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of
George Frank, to the Planning Commission for a 3-year term with an expiration date of
June 30, 2021.
All yeas Motion passes
Motion by Allen, seconded by Misteravich, to confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of
Dennis LaFore to the Tax Increment Finance Authority for a 4-year term with an
expiration date of June 30, 2022.
All yeas Motion passes
Motion by Reindel, seconded by Warn, to confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of
Matthew Ball, to the Tax Increment Finance Authority for a 4-year term with an
expiration date of June 30, 2022.
All yeas Motion passes
6. Consideration of the purchase of a lawn mower for Cemetery Maintenance
Motion by Reindel, seconded by Warn, to authorize $6,159.00 for the purchase of an
Exmark Radius from Zimmer’s Sales & Service with the expense charged to the
appropriate line item: 209-276-977.000; Equipment Acquisition; Cemetery Fund.
All yeas Motion passes
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7. Consideration of Bid Award/Walking Path and City Hall crack sealing and
seal coating
Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to authorize J&J Sealcoating to proceed
with crack sealing and seal coating of the Beebe Park hike/bike path, tyke track, and
City Hall parking lot in the amount of $6,670.00 with the expenses charged to the
appropriate line items in General Fund; Buildings & Grounds, and Parks & Recreation;
Parks.
All yeas Motion passes
8. Consideration of City Hall and Community Center Lighting Upgrades
Motion by Reindel, seconded by Warn, to authorize the expense of $11,292.00 for the
purchase of 2 X 2’ and 2’ X 4’ retrofit kits from Madison Electric with expenses charged
to the appropriate line items in General, Sanitary Sewer, Water, TIFA and Parks &
Recreation Funds.
All yeas Motion passes
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
- Having discussions with MDOT to determine when the contractor will be in to fix
M19. At this time MDOT believes it will be the week of July 23rd.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Misteravich – Went to the Burger King Ribbon cutting. Received positive comments
from the owner regarding how easy it is to work with the City Administration.
Rix – Reminder of upcoming calendar events:
July and August Council meetings begin at 6:00 pm
7/10 – Recreation Board meeting at 7:00 pm
7/4 – City Hall, Library and Recreation Center closed for Fourth of July Holiday.
7/10 – Cable TV Committee meeting at 7:00 pm
7/12 – Planning Commission meeting at 7:00 pm
7/16 – Council meeting
7/16 – Council workshop immediately following regular meeting
7/19 – Summer Concert in the Park
7/27, 8/10 & 8/25 – Pool night swim
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CLOSED SESSION
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Misteravich, seconded by Warn, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at
6:35 p.m.
All yeas
Motion
passes
Respectfully submitted:
Karen Stagl
City Clerk
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Agenda
REGULAR MEETING
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
36725 DIVISION ROAD
MONDAY, JULY 2, 2018
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Council Meeting of June 18, 2018
AUDIENCE COMMENTS (non-agenda items)
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
a) Receive and File June 14, 2018, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
b) Receive and File EDC Goals and Objectives
c) Approval of Schedule of Bills dated June 28, 2018, in the amount of $117,515.74\
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Consideration of the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 156-23/Text
Amendment/Amendment to change Permitted Used in B-1 & B-2 Zoning Districts
2. Consideration of closing Beebe Street for the Community Garage Sale
3. Consideration of Richmond Rummage Relic Sale extension of street closure time
4. Consideration of Good Old Days Building Request
5. Consideration of Board Appointments
- Cable TV Committee
- Economic Development Corporation
- Library Board
- Planning Commission
- Tax Increment Finance Authority
6. Consideration of the purchase of a lawn mower for Cemetery maintenance
7. Consideration of Bid Award/Walking Path and City Hall crack sealing and seal
coating
8. Consideration of City Hall and Community Center Lighting Upgrades
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
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