City Council

APPROVED 07/18/2022 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 6, 2022 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2022 BY MAYOR RIX. ROLL CALL Present: Allen, Greene, LaFore, Misteravich, Reindel, Rix, Warn Absent: None Others: City Manager Moore, City Clerk McCallister, Police Chief Costello Visitors: Linda McArtney (67661 Samuel Ct.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Warn, seconded by Greene, to approve the minutes of the June 20, 2022 regular meeting as presented. All yeas Motion passes AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Resident McArtney expressed concern over the loud fireworks that have taken place last year as well as this year over the 4th of the July holiday. McArtney indicated she called the police to complain of the loudness. Ms. McArtney would like to see the fireworks banned in her neighbor. City Manager Moore responded to Council that the firework ordinance for Richmond is already amended in pattern with the State of Michigan’s minimum allowance. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion by Warn, seconded by Greene, to adopt the agenda as presented All yeas Motion passes  APPROVED 07/18/2022 CONSENT AGENDA a) Approval of Schedule of Bills dated June 30 2022, in the amount of $ 316,980.39. b) Approval of Resolution 2020-6 Recognizing Dawn Field’s Retirement 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/Circle Lane Neighbors Motion by Greene, seconded by Allen, to approve the request from Susan Foster to conduct the Circle Lane neighborhood block party on Circle Lane on Saturday, August 13, 2022 (with an inclement weather date of Sunday, August 14th) from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and to allow the closure of Circle Lane from 69874 Circle Lane to the west entrance from Ridge Street. All yeas Motion passes 2. Consideration of Request /POAM Street Banner Motion by Greene, seconded by Misteravich to approve the across the road banner request from RPOA for a banner promoting their Pig Roast and Golf Cart Rodeo, from July 22, 2022 through August 7, 2022 and direct the City Clerk to submit the banner to MDOT. All yeas Motion passes 3. Consideration of Purchase of Patrol Vehicle – Police Department Motion by Reindel, Seconded by Warn, to authorize the purchase of a 2022 Ford F150 Police Patrol Pick-Up in the amount not to exceed $41,390 with necessary added options from Signature Ford under the Macomb County State Bid with expense charged to the appropriate line-item Police Department, Equipment Acquisition. All yeas Motion passes MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER None  APPROVED 07/18/2022 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Rix: Mayor Rix and City Manager Jon Moore attended Ms. Gallagher Dursts’ LEGO class to speak on the City of Richmond and how things work. Rix was very impressed with such fun and intelligent 2nd-4th grade students. Rix/Moore appreciative for the invitation. 7/12 Cable Commission Meeting 7/14 Planning Commission Meeting 7/18 City Council Meeting Mayor Rix announced Upcoming Events: 7/7 Farmers Market – located in Veterans Parking Lot between Maniaci’s and Shabby Pig (Scheduled every Thursday through October 27 from 4pm-8pm) 7/16, 8/20, 9/17, 10/15 - Movies in the Park 7/23 Community Garage Sale at Beebe Park-opens at 7:30. Call Parks and Recreation (727-3064) to rent a space 7/23 RAHGS Fibers Festival 7/28 Children’s Entertainment w/Detroit Science Center at 11am. Call Recreation Department (727-3064) OTHER BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Misteravich, seconded by Greene, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 7:17 p.m. All yeas Motion passes Respectfully submitted: Heather McCallister City Clerk