City Council
Regular MeetingRichmond, MI · July 16, 2018
Minutes
APPROVED 08/06/2018
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
JULY 16, 2018
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO
ORDER AT 6:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, JULY 16, 2018, BY MAYOR RIX.
ROLL CALL
Present: Allen, Greene, LaFore, Rix
Absent: Misteravich, Reindel and Warn
Others: City Manager Moore, City Assessor Cargo
Visitors: DPS Director Goetzinger, City Planner Jeschke, Maurice Deprez, Patrick
Greve (Waste Management)
Motion by Greene, seconded by Allen, to approve excuse Misteravich, Reindel and
Warn due to the storm that just passed through Richmond.
All yeas Motion passes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by LaFore, seconded by Greene, to approve the minutes of the July 2, 2018,
regular meeting, as presented.
All yeas Motion passes
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Maurice Deprez, 68215 Howard Street, addressed his concerns regarding the Moose
Lodge property which backs up to his back yard. Stated they were not a good neighbor
and again commented on the condition of the area behind the Moose Lodge. Mr.
Deprez asked if any permits were filed by the Moose Lodge.
Mayor Rix informed Mr. Deprez that Council would be discussing this matter at length at
the upcoming Council workshop.
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Allen, seconded by Greene, to adopt the agenda as presented.
All yeas Motion passes
CONSENT AGENDA
a) Receive and File DPW Activity Report for June 2018
b) Receive and File City Clerk’s Activity Report for June 2018
c) Receive and File City Planner’s Activity Report for June 2018
d) Receive and File Treasury and Money Market Report for June 2018
e) Receive and File Investment CD Report for June 2018
f) Receive and File Code Enforcement Activity Report for June 2018
g) Receive and File Recreation Department Activity Report for June 2018
h) Receive and File Library Activity Report for June 2018
i) Receive and File Water Well Report for June 2018
j) Receive and File Cable Television Department Activity Report for June 2018
k) Receive and File Police Department Statistics for June 2018
l) Receive and File Offense Count Report for June 2018
m) Receive and File Arrest Code Count Report for June 2018
n) Receive and File Traffic Accident Report for June 2018
o) Receive and File Call Flow Report for June 2018
p) Receive and File Burn Permit Report for June 2018
q) Receive and File 2017-18 Alarm Billing Yearly Report
r) Receive and File 2017-18 Alarm Billing Fourth Quarter Report
s) Receive and File June 27, 2018 Tax Increment Finance Authority Meeting Minutes
t) Receive and File Revenue and Expense Report for June 2018
u) Approval of Schedule of Bills dated July 12, 2018, in the amount of
$168,334.39
Motion by LaFore, seconded by Greene, to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented.
All yeas Motion passes
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Consideration of the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 156-
23/ Amendment to the Land Use Table to make B-1 and B-2 Comparable
Motion by Greene, seconded by Allen, to give second reading and adopt Ordinance
156-23; which amends the land use table to make the B-1(Local Business) and B-2
(Downtown Business) zoning districts comparable.
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Discussion on motion:
City Planner Jeschke stated that the City had not received any comments from the
public since the last meeting.
Vote on motion:
All yeas Motion passes
2. Consideration of Bid Award/ WWTP Administration Building Roof
Replacement
Motion by LaFore, seconded by Greene, to authorize award of the WWTP
Administration Building Roof Replacement Project to Schena Roofing with expenses of
$26,225.00 charged to the appropriate line item in the Sanitary Sewer Fund.
Discussion on motion:
DPS Director Goetzinger stated the roof has been leaking for some time now and it is
time to repair before more damage is done.
Vote on motion:
All yeas Motion passes
3. Consideration of Bid Award/ City Hall Metal Roof Restoration
Motion by LaFore, seconded by Allen, to authorize award of the City Hall Roof
Restoration Project to C&I Building Maintenance with expenses of $38,550 charged to
the appropriate line items in General, Sanitary Sewer, Water and TIFA funds.
Discussion on motion:
Council member Greene questioned the drastic differences in the quotes given. DPS
Director Goetzinger stated that all were qualified contractors. Mayor Rix stated that
sometimes contractors will submit a high bid if they didn’t really want the job, but would
take it for a high amount.
Audience member Deprez asked about any previous warranty on the roof and was told
that the warranty had expired.
Vote on motion:
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All yeas Motion passes
4. Consideration of Bid Award for 2018 Overband Crack Sealing Contract
Motion by Allen, seconded by Greene, to award the 2018 Overband Crack Filling
Contract 2018-SR-2 in the amount of $31,707.40 to Wolverine Crack Sealing with the
expenses charged to the appropriate line item in the General, Major Street, Local Street
and Sanitary funds.
Discussion on motion:
Council member Greene asked if the school parking lots were the responsibility of the
city to maintain. It was stated that they were not; however, DPS Director Goetzinger
stated that the contractor had given them a bid. It is up to the School to pay for that
portion if they decide to move forward with that portion of the bid.
Vote on motion:
All yeas Motion passes
5. Consideration of Bid Award for 2018 Asphalt Repairs Contract
Motion by LaFore, seconded by Allen, to award the 2018 Asphalt Repairs Contract
2018-SR-3 in the amount of $73,125.00 to Peake Contracting with the expenses
charged to the appropriate line items in the General, Major Street, Local Street, Water
and Parks and Recreation funds.
Discussion on motion:
None; however, it was asked when MDOT would be returning to complete the work on
Main Street (M-19). City Manager Moore stated it would be at the end of July.
Vote on motion:
All yeas Motion passes
6. Consideration of Authorization of Well No. 3 cleaning
Motion by Allen, seconded by LaFore, to waive purchasing ordinance requirements on
the basis of a benefit not otherwise obtainable if competitive bidding procedures were
followed to and to authorize Northern Pump & Well to clean and repair Well No. 3 for
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the amount not to exceed $24,119.00 with the expenses charged to the appropriate line
item within the Water Fund.
Discussion on motion:
DPS Director Goetzinger stated the pump is to be rebuilt as a part of this work. Mayor
Rix stated this meeting is cleaning up many DPW items.
A roll call vote was taken:
Yeas (Greene, LaFore, Rix, Allen)
Absent (Misteravich, Reindel, Warn) Motion passes
7. Consideration of Appointment to TIFA
Motion by Greene, seconded by Allen, to confirm the Mayor’s (re)appointment of Nick
Yelencich, to the Tax Increment Finance Authority for a 4-year term with an expiration
date of June 30, 2022.
Discussion on motion:
Council member LaFore stated that Nick does a great job. Mayor Rix agreed and
stated Nick is a good young man and he is happy to have good people like him on the
Board.
Vote on motion:
All yeas Motion passes
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Moore – Thanked the Council members in attendance for coming to the meeting in
spite of the recent storm.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Rix – Due to the power outage and numerous fire/ police calls throughout the city
caused by the recent storm, it is agreed upon that the Roundtable Council
Workshop will be rescheduled for immediately following the next Council meeting
on August 6th.
Rix – Reminder of upcoming calendar events:
7/19 – EDC meeting at 7:00pm.
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7/19 – Summer Concert BRASS BAND 7:00pm at Beebe Park
7/25 – TIFA meeting at 7:00 pm
7/27 – Night swim Richmond Community Pool 7:30pm- 10pm
7/28 – Community Garage Sale, 2nd Annual Rummage & Relic Event, Ride
Richmond and Goodwill Pick-Up (Beebe St Park)
8/6 – Council meeting at 6:00 pm
CLOSED SESSION
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Greene, seconded by Allen, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 6:20
p.m.
All yeas
Motion
passes
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Cargo
City Assessor
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Agenda
REGULAR MEETING
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
36725 DIVISION ROAD
MONDAY, JULY 16, 2018
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Council Meeting of July 2, 2018
AUDIENCE COMMENTS (non-agenda items)
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
a) Receive and File DPW Activity Report for June 2018
b) Receive and File City Clerk’s Activity Report for June 2018
c) Receive and File City Planner’s Activity Report for June 2018
d) Receive and File Treasury and Money Market Report for June 2018
e) Receive and File Investment CD Report for June 2018
f) Receive and File Code Enforcement Activity Report for June 2018
g) Receive and File Recreation Department Activity Report for June 2018
h) Receive and File Library Activity Report for June 2018
i) Receive and File Water Well Report for June 2018
j) Receive and File Cable Television Department Activity Report for June 2018
k) Receive and File Police Department Statistics for June 2018
l) Receive and File Offense Count Report for June 2018
m) Receive and File Arrest Code Count Report for June 2018
n) Receive and File Traffic Accident Report for June 2018
o) Receive and File Call Flow Report for June 2018
p) Receive and File Burn Permit Report for June 2018
q) Receive and File 2017-18 Alarm Billing Yearly Report
r) Receive and File 2017-18 Alarm Billing Fourth Quarter Report
s) Receive and File June 27, 2018, Tax Increment Finance Authority Meeting Minutes
t) Receive and File Revenue and Expense Report for June 2018
u) Approval of Schedule of Bills dated July 12, 2018, in the amount of $168,334.39
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Consideration of the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 156-
23/Amendment to the Land Use Table to make B-1 and B-2 Comparable.
2. Consideration of Bid Award/WWTP Administration Building Roof Replacement
3. Consideration of Bid Award/City Hall Metal Roof Restoration
4. Consideration of Bid Award/2018 Overbank Crack Sealing
5. Consideration of Bid Award/2018 Asphalt Repairs
6. Consideration of Well 3 Cleaning
7. Consideration of Appointment to the Tax Increment Finance Authority
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
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shall address the chair. Other persons in attendance at the meeting shall not speak unless recognized by the Chair (Roberts’ Rules).
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