City Council

APPROVED 08/15/22 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 1, 2022 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2022 BY MAYOR RIX. ROLL CALL Present: Allen, Greene, Misteravich, Reindel, Rix, Warn Absent: LaFore Others: City Manager Moore, City Clerk McCallister, Fire Chief Treend Visitors: David Jones (36767 Mert St.), RLEMS Jeff White Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to excuse Councilor LaFore from tonight’s meeting. All yeas Motion passes APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Warn, seconded by Greene, to approve the minutes of the July 18, 2022 regular meeting as presented. All yeas Motion passes Motion by Warn, seconded by Greene, to approve the minutes of the July 18, 2022, Quarterly Roundtable Meeting, as presented. All yeas Motion passes AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion by Warn, seconded by Greene, to adopt the agenda as presented All yeas Motion passes  APPROVED 08/15/22 CONSENT AGENDA a) Receive and File July 14, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes b) Receive and File July 5, 2022, Recreation Board Meeting Minutes c) Receive and File May 10, 2022, Cable Commission Board Minutes d) Approval of Schedule of Bills dated July 28, 2022, in the amount of $819,687.05 Motion by Misteravich, seconded by Greene, to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. All yeas Motion passes PUBLIC HEARING None ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. Consideration of Lot Split/Combination request from: David A/ Patricia A Jones and Judy Lee Scheible Motion by Reindel, supported by Greene, to approve the lot split/ combination request from David/ Patricia Jones and Judy Scheible to amend and adjust the lot lines for Parcel #07-06-01- 180-008 (36767 Mert Street) and #07-06-01-180-006 (68036 Mary Street) All yeas Motion passes 2. Consideration of purchase of Fire Truck City Council had in-depth discussions at both the Budget Workshop and during their July Quarterly Roundtable Meeting to consider approving a contract with Rosenbauer in the amount of $638,927 for the purchase of a new Fire Engine. After much discussion related to when the best time to sell the current engine, City Council agreed that now would be the best time to make this purchase. City Manager, Moore, added that based on the timeline it is best to waive the purchasing ordinance request. Motion by Reindel, seconded by Warn, to waive the Purchasing Ordinance requirements under Section 64-53(d) and authorize the City Manager and Fire Chief to sign the contract with Rosenbauer in the amount of $638, 927 and authorize the RVFD to work with Company Two Truck Sales on the sale of the existing engine.  APPROVED 08/15/22 A roll call vote was taken: Six yeas (Allen, Greene, Misteravich, Reindel, Rix, Warn) One absent (LaFore) Motion passes Reindel praised all the work Fire Chief Trend did to facilitate this purchase. Mayor Rix agreed with Reindel and expressed his happiness for this purchases and what it will do for the city and those that are served. 3. Consideration of adopting Resolution No. 2022-11 Approving the SMART FY2022 Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract City Manager Moore provided the background brief in adopting Resolution No. 2022-11 which approved the SMART Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract for FY2023. This resolution indicates that SMART is authorized to reimburse RLEMS for expenses incurred for providing Community Transit services to residents in the City. Motion by Greene, seconded by Allen, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-11 which approves the SMART Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract for FY2023 and agree to transfer the amounts of $5,501 in Municipal Credits and $13,390 in Community Credits to the Richmond- Lenox EMS in payment for their Community Transit Service. All yeas Motion passes MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER Moore reminded Councilors of his upcoming absence the week of August 15, 2022. He also extended his congratulations to recently retired Utility Billing Clerk, Dawn Field. Field’s replacement, Agatha Kent, is working out very well. COUNCIL COMMENTS Misteravich would like the Council Members to start thinking about who will be attending the Michigan Municipal League Convention in October has he is interested in attending. September 9, 2022 is the early bird registration for this event. Mayor Rix announced Upcoming Events: 8/4 Farmers Market – (Scheduled every Thursday through October from 4-8pm)  APPROVED 08/15/22 8/6 RPOA Pig Roast (12pm-4pm Beebe Park) This event will include Golf Cart Races, Bake Sale, Dunk Tank, 50/50 Raffle, Golf Card Rodeo, and Golf Card drawing 8/11 Gordon Russ the Magician (Beebe Park) Call 727-3064 for information 8/13 Movie Night at the Pool showing JAWS. $2.00 admission 8/17 Kids and Trucks event at Beebe Park 11am. Call 727-3064 for more information 8/20 Lego Movie at Beebe Park (Dusk). Bring a blanket and a snack 8/25 Kaboom Mystery at 11am (Beebe Park) Other News: 8/2 Recreation Board Meeting at City Hall 8/2 Primary Election from 7am-8pm. 8/11 Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting at 7pm at City Hall 8/24 TIFA (Tax Increment Finance Authority) Meeting at 7pm at City Hall CLOSED SESSION None. OTHER BUSINESS Rix would like to congratulation Chaps Restaurant and Bar on the attendance at their past event on Sunday, July 31, 2022. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Misteravich, seconded by Greene, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 7:16 p.m. All yeas Motion passes Respectfully submitted: Heather McCallister City Clerk