City Council

APPROVED 06/05/2023 SPECIAL BUDGET WORKSHOP MINUTES MAY 15, 2023 THE SPECIAL BUDGET WORKSHOP OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:30 P.M., ON MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023, BY MAYOR RIX. ROLL CALL Present: Allen, LaFore, Misteravich, Reindel, Rix, Warn Absent: Schultz Others: City Manager Moore, City Clerk, City Treasurer Hatfield Visitors: RLEMS Director White, Fire Chief Treend, Police Chief Costello Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to excuse Councilor Schultz from tonight’s meeting. All yeas Motion passes AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None received. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to adopt the Agenda as presented. All yeas Motion passes ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Review of the proposed FY2023-24 Budget began with: CCBudgetWorkshop: 05/15/2023 Page 1 of 4  APPROVED 06/05/2023 101-610 EMS Budget – RLEMS Director informed council that the City of Richmond and Ray Township are the only cities where EMS services are directly billed to the resident. There are approximately 1000 emergency runs per year which would result in an expenditure of approximately $100K. This was only provided for informational purposes. COUNCIL WAS IN GENERAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BUDGET AS PRESENTED. 101-611 Community Transit – SMART funds directly to EMS. COUNCIL WAS IN GENERAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BUDGET AS PRESENTED. 206-ALL Fire Department – The equipment acquisition fund (977.000) includes the purchase of a new Yukon style truck outfitted to carry medical equipment. This will save on wear and tear to the new Engine Ladder. It will be the first medical truck out and will be utilized in many different manners. Clothing-Turnout Gear (744.100) has an increase to its budget to purchase more certified gear and will put us in compliance. COUNCIL WAS IN GENERAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BUDGET AS PRESENTED. 101-301 Police Department – There is a reduction in the salary/wages (702.000), there’s an increase to OT Wages/Benefits (707.000) due to the change in the contract. This budget includes the purchase of a new police vehicle (Ford Explorer). The Mayor reminded administration that there are funds for traffic enforcement. COUNCIL WAS IN GENERAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BUDGET AS PRESENTED. 101-315 Traffic and Safety – COUNCIL WAS IN GENERAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BUDGET AS PRESENTED. 101-325 Communications – Equipment maintenance expenses will be posted to the Dispatch budget versus the general police budget. This will be easier to track the dispatch expenditures. COUNCIL WAS IN GENERAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BUDGET AS PRESENTED. 101-426 Emergency Preparedness - COUNCIL WAS IN GENERAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BUDGET AS PRESENTED. 101-326 Code Enforcement –COUNCIL WAS IN GENERAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BUDGET AS PRESENTED. 101-265 Buildings and Grounds CHPD – This budget includes the purchase of new tables and chairs for the Community Room and a new water dispenser in the City Hall Lobby. CCBudgetWorkshop: 05/15/2023 Page 2 of 4  APPROVED 06/05/2023 COUNCIL WAS IN GENERAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BUDGET AS PRESENTED. 101-101 City Council – COUNCIL WAS IN GENERAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BUDGET AS PRESENTED. 101-191 Elections – The elections budget was increased due to the implementation of Proposal 2022-2 which approved nine (9) days of early in-person voting. The Consensus of City Council is to look at the possibility of joining with other local jurisdictions for early voting. More information regarding such implementation with be forthcoming from the direction of the Macomb County Elections Director. COUNCIL WAS IN GENERAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BUDGET AS PRESENTED. Meeting recessed at 6:56 p.m. for the Regular Council meeting Reconvened budget workshop at 7:35 p.m. 101-210 Legal Services – COUNCIL WAS IN GENERAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BUDGET AS PRESENTED. 101-210 City Clerk – The reduction in the budget is reflective of the Billing Clerk salary being posted elsewhere. COUNCIL WAS IN GENERAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BUDGET AS PRESENTED. APPENDIX – Six Year Capital Outlay Plan – Recreation projects in the Plan are on hold until the SPARK grants are awarded. Depending on how comfortable Council is with the General Fund balance will determine what projects will be acted upon. Administration briefed Council on what an appropriate level of fund balance would be for the City. A joint meeting of City Council and the Library Board was scheduled for Monday, June 5, 2023 at 5:30pm in the Council Chamber to discuss the possible expansion/renovation of the Lois Wagner Memorial Library. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Mock up wording for the plaque proclaiming Richmond as a Purple Heart City was provided. It will be displayed at Veteran’s Park. The presentation of this Proclamation will be presented at the June 5th, 2023 City Council Meeting. CCBudgetWorkshop: 05/15/2023 Page 3 of 4  APPROVED 06/05/2023 COUNCIL COMMENTS The request was made to purchase new uniforms for the DPW workers. The apparel should include identification as a City of Richmond DPW worker. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Misteravich seconded by Allen, to adjourn the Special Budget Workshop at 7:57 p.m. All yeas Motion passes Respectfully submitted: Heather L. McCallister City Clerk CCBudgetWorkshop: 05/15/2023 Page 4 of 4