City Council

APPROVED 01/03/23 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES December 19, 2022 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 19TH, 2022 BY MAYOR RIX. ROLL CALL Present: Allen, Greene, LaFore, Misteravich, Reindel, Rix, Warn Absent: None Others: City Manager Moore, City Clerk McCallister Visitors: Dana Maclean, State Representative Jeff Yaroch APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Greene seconded by Allen, to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2022 regular meeting as presented All yeas Motion passes Motion by Greene seconded by Allen, to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2022 special meeting as presented All yeas Motion passes AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion by Greene, seconded by Misteravich, to adopt the agenda as presented: All yeas Motion passes CONSENT AGENDA a) Receive and File DPW Activity Report for November 2022 b) Receive and File City Clerk’s Activity Report for November 2022 Page 1 of 4  APPROVED 01/03/23 c) Receive and File City Planner’s Activity Report November 2022 d) Receive and File Treasury and Money Market November 2022 e) Receive and File Investment CD Report for November 2022 f) Receive and File Code Enforcement Activity Report for November 2022 g) Receive and File Cable TV Activity Report for November 2022 h) Receive and File Library Activity Report for November 2022 i) Receive and File Recreation Department Activity Report for November 2022 j) Receive and File Police Department Statistics for November 2022 k) Receive and File Offense Count Report for November 2022 l) Receive and File Ticket Offense Report for November 2022 m) Receive and File Crime Log Report for November 2022 n) Receive and File Call Flow Report for November 2022 o) Receive and File Traffic Accident Report for November 2022 p) Receive and File November 14, 2022, Library Board of Trustees Meeting q) Receive and File Revenue and Expense Report November 2022 r) Approval of Schedule of Bills dated December 19, 2022, in the amount of $199,814.62 Motion by Greene, seconded by Misteravich, to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. All yeas Motion passes PUBLIC HEARING None ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. Consideration of Board Appointments Motion by Greene, seconded by Misteravich, to (re)appoint Mike Schade, to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three (3)-year term with an expiration date of December 31, 2025. All yeas Motion passes Motion by Greene, seconded by LaFore, to (re)appoint Kevin Caperton, to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three (3)-year term with an expiration date of December 31, 2025. All yeas Motion passes Motion by Greene, seconded by Allen, to confirm the Mayor’s (re)appointment of Bridget Wilkie, to the Board of Review for a 3-year term with an expiration date of December 31, 2025. All yeas Motion passes Page 2 of 4  APPROVED 01/03/23 Discussion on Motions: Rix – All the Board applicants have done an excellent job in their respective positions on the board and is pleased they will continue serving. 2. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-14; A Resolution electing to comply with the provisions of Public Act 152 of 2011 Moved by Greene, seconded by Reindel, to approving Resolution 2022-14 electing to comply with the provisions of Public Act 152 of 2011 by exercising the City’s right to exempt itself from the requirements of the act for the next succeeding health care plan year. All yeas Motion passes 3. Consideration of PNC Resolution 2022-15 ; Credit Card Authorization Motion by Greene, seconded by Warn to approve Resolution 2022-15: a resolution designating the City Clerk, City Manager and City Treasurer as authorized representatives with the City’s PNC Credit Card Account. All yeas Motion passes 4. Consideration of Council Resignation Letter Motion by Rix, seconded by Misteravich, to accept the resignation letter from City Council member Jaime Greene, effective December 31, 2022. Discussion on Motion: Rix–Going to miss Councilor Greene but knows she will do a good job representing our citizens in Lansing. Greene–Thanked the voters for allowing her to serve the City of Richmond, State Yaroch, Mayor Rix and City Manager Moore for always encouraging her. She will continue to be the voice for the citizens of Richmond. Public Comment – State Representative Jeff Yaroch wished Councilor Greene great success in her new appointment of the State House District 65 in Lansing. All yeas Motion passes MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER - State Funds are available through the DNR SPARK grant. We have submitted applications and are hopeful our submission is selected. Page 3 of 4  APPROVED 01/03/23 - Municipal calendars are now available at City Hall, the Library and Rec. Dept. - Letters will be sent out to volunteers requesting the removal of Christmas Decorations on January 8, 2023. COUNCIL COMMENTS Allen – It has been a privilege working with Councilor Greene. Reindel – Best wishes to Councilor Greene and Happy Holidays! LaFore – Best wishes to Councilor Greene Misteravich – Honored to work alongside with Councilor Greene as she added new life to discussions and wished her well in her new position. Secondly, Misteravich acknowledged that Lorie Rix was presented the Volunteer of the Year award and thanked her for her multitude of years of service with the City of Richmond and beyond. Rix – Thanked City Manager Moore for the Christmas Party Reminder of upcoming events: 12/21 Winter Begins 12/23-12/26 City Hall, Library, and Community Center Closed 12/30-1/2 City Hall, Library, and Community Center Closed 1/3 City Council Meeting at 7pm 1/3 Recreation Board Meeting at 7pm CLOSED SESSION None. OTHER BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Misteravich seconded by Greene, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 7:18 p.m. All yeas Motion passes Respectfully submitted: Heather McCallister City Clerk Page 4 of 4