City Council
Regular MeetingRichmond, MI · February 4, 2019
Minutes
APPROVED 02/18/2019
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO
ORDER AT 7:00 P.M., ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2019, BY MAYOR RIX.
ROLL CALL
Present: Allen, Greene, LaFore, Misteravich, Reindel, Rix, Warn
Absent: None
Others: City Manager Moore, City Clerk Stagl
Visitors: City Planner Jeschke, Tom Hebel, Doug Manska
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to approve the minutes of the January 21, 2019,
quarterly roundtable as presented.
All yeas Motion passes
Motion by Warn, seconded by Greene, to approve the minutes of the January 21, 2019,
regular meeting as presented.
All yeas Motion passes
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Tom Hebel spoke to Council regarding the properties that the City owns. He wants to
see the City try to sell these properties. The City should be doing more to liquidate
these properties and get them back onto the tax roll. Also spoke to Council regarding
the snow making machine that is not used by the City – this should also be sold.
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 2018-19 Quarterly Alarm Billing Report
b) Receive and File January 8, 2019, Recreation Board Meeting Minutes
c) Approval of FY2019-20 Goals and Objectives
d) Approve of Schedule of Bills dated January 31, 2019, in the amount of
$189,551.12.
Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to adopt the Consent Agenda as
presented.
All yeas Motion passes
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Consideration of Special Event Request/5K Event/A Broadway Connection
Debut, Inc.
City Manager Moore informed Council that a Broadway Connection Debut, Inc. is a non-
profit organization that raises funds to help with travel costs for a travel dance team
associated with JLP’s Leap of Faith Dance Studio.
The proposed 5K would utilize the Trailhead Park and about 1.5 mile of the Macomb
Orchard Trail. The trail would remain open for public use.
Doug Manska informed Council that the event would have minimal effect on City
residents.
Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to approve the special event application from A
Broadway Connection Debut, Inc. for a St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run and allow organizers to
utilize the Trailhead Park and Macomb Orchard Trail on March, 16, 2019, from 8:00
a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
All yeas Motion passes
2. Consideration of Approving Resolution No. 2019-3/Redevelopment Ready
Community
City Manager Moore informed Council that Resolution No. 2019-3, expresses the City of
Richmond’s intent to proceed in the Redevelopment Ready Community Program.
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Motion by Greene, seconded by Allen, to approve Resolution No. 2019-3; which
expresses the City of Richmond’s desire to proceed in the Redevelopment Ready
Communities Program.
All yeas Motion passes
3. Consideration of Accepting the Resignation of Jennifer Haase from the
Library Board
Motion by Reindel, seconded by Warn, to accept, with regrets, the resignation of
Jennifer Haase from the Library Board
All yeas Motion passes
Councilors expressed their appreciation for the wonderful job done by Jennifer Haase
on the Library Board.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
- Reminded Council that they were invited to the Recreation Boards Stakeholder’s
meeting on February 5th at 7:00 pm.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Reindel – Thanked the staff for organizing the MML training.
Rix – Hoped the Administration will continue to schedule MML training – it is very
helpful.
- Reminder of upcoming calendar events:
2/9 – Good Old Winter Days
2/9 – Wrestling Individual Districts
2/14 – Planning Commission Meeting at 7:00 pm
2/15 – 2/16 – Chamber of Commerce Ice Festival
2/18 – City Council Meeting at 7:00 pm
CLOSED SESSION
None.
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OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Misteravich, seconded by Greene, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting
at 7:20 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, FEBRUARY 4, 2019
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Quarterly Roundtable Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2019
Regular Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2019
AUDIENCE COMMENTS (non-agenda items)
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
a) Receive and File 2018-19 Quarterly Alarm Billing Report
b) Receive and File January 8, 2019, Recreation Board Meeting Minutes
c) Approval of FY2019-20 Goals and Objectives
d) Approval of Schedule of Bills dated January 31, 2019, in the amount of $189,551.12
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Consideration of Special Event Request/5K Event/A Broadway Connection
Debut, Inc.
2. Consideration of Approving Resolution No. 2019-3/Redevelopment Ready
Community
3. Consideration of Accepting Resignation of Jennifer Haase from the Library Board
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
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