City Council
Regular MeetingRichmond, MI · November 1, 2021
Minutes
APPROVED 11/15/2021
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER
AT 7:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2021, BY MAYOR RIX.
ROLL CALL
Present: Allen, Misteravich, Reindel, Rix, Schultz, Warn
Absent: Greene
Others: City Manager Moore, City Clerk Stagl
Visitors: Joselyn Manska, Joel Dobbelear
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 Schultz, to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2021,
quarterly roundtable meeting minutes, as presented.
All yeas Motion passes
Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2021, regular
meeting, as presented.
All yeas Motion passes
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to adopt the agenda as presented.
All yeas Motion passes
CONSENT AGENDA
a) Receive and File October 14, 2021, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
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b) Approval of Resolution No. 2021-23/Recognition of Tim Fair’s Retirement
c) Approval of Schedule of Bills dated October 28, 2021, in the amount of $ 5,316,511.68.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Misteravich, to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented.
All yeas Motion passes
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Consideration of Approving the Special Event Request/A Broadway Connection
Debut Inc./Use of Trailhead Park
Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to approve the special event application from Broadway
Connection Debut for a St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/Walk and allow organizers to utilize the
Trailhead Park and Macomb Orchard Trail from 6:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March
12, 2022.
All yeas Motion passes
2. Consideration of Approving the Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA’s) for the Fire Department
City Manager Moore informed Council that the Fire department had the opportunity to purchase
1 “demo” SCBA units for the estimated cost of $67,000. The RVFD has $21,500 budgeted in
their current budget that can go towards the purchase. As a result, the FY2021/2022 budget will
need to be amended to cover the remaining $45,500.
Joel Dobbelear requested that Council consider adding $300.00 to the final cost for the
purchase of a battery charger.
Motion by Reindel, seconded by Warn, to amend the FY2021-2022 RVFD budget and increase
the “Equipment – SCBA/Airpacks” line item (206-336-766.100) from $21,500 to $67,300 with the
funds coming from the General Fund – Fund Balance.
All yeas Motion passes
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Allen, to waive purchasing ordinance requirements under
section 64-53 (d) and authorize the RVFD to purchase 10 “demo” SCBAs in the amount of
$67,300 from Apollo out of the “Equipment – SCBA/Airpack”s line item (206-336-766.100).
A roll call vote was taken:
Six yeas (Misteravich, Reindel, Rix, Schultz, Warn, Allen)
One absent (Greene) Motion passes
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MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
The City’s quarterly newsletter is available on the City’s website and at the Library and
Community Center and City Hall
Thanked the Cable Coordinator, Richmond Volunteer Fire Department and Recreation
Department for the No Tricks, Only Treats event.
Reminder of the Council election tomorrow. Polls are open 7am-8pm. Reminded residents that
the City now has two (2) polling locations.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Schultz – Thanked council and the Mayor for the opportunity to serve on Council. It has been
his honor and pleasure to sit on Council.
Rix – Expressed Council’s appreciation to Schultz for stepping in during the recent vacancy on
Council.
Councilors expressed their appreciation to Jim Schultz .
Rix – Appreciate all of the hard work that went into organizing the No Tricks, Only Treats event.
Also thanked the businesses and organizations that handed out candy.
- Reminder of upcoming events:
11/2 – Election, polls open 7am – 8 pm
11/7 – Day Light Savings ends
11/8 – Council’s Organizational Meeting at 8 pm
11/9 – Cable Commission Meeting at 7 pm
11/11 – 75th Anniversary of the James Coleman VFW Post
11/11 – BZA Meeting at 7 pm
11/11 – Planning Commission immediately following the BZA meeting
11/12 – RAHGS/Orphan Train Program
11/15 – Council meeting at 7:00 pm
CLOSED SESSION
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Misteravich, seconded by Greene, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at
7:17pm.
All yeas Motion passes
Respectfully submitted:
Karen Stagl
City Clerk
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Agenda
REGULAR MEETING
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
36725 DIVISION ROAD
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2021
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Council Quarterly Roundtable Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2021
City Council Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2021
AUDIENCE COMMENTS (On non-agenda items)
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
a) Receive and File October 14, 2021, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
b) Approval of Resolution No. 2021-23/Recognition of Tim Fair’s Retirement
c) Approval of Schedule of Bills dated October 28, 2021, in the amount of $ 5,316,511.68
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Consideration of Approving the Special Event Request/A Broadway Connection Debut
Inc./Use of Trailhead Park
2. Consideration of Approving the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA’s) for the Fire Department
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
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