City Council

APPROVED 06/19/2023 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 5, 2023 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, JUNE 5th, 2023, BY MAYOR RIX. ROLL CALL Present: Allen, LaFore, Misteravich, Reindel, Rix, Schultz, Warn Absent: None Others: City Manager Moore, City Clerk McCallister, City Planner Jeschke, Police Chief Costello Visitors: Mark and Melanie Cools, Maurice Deprez, Don Graham, Susan Howard, Ken Kingsley, Tammy Misko, Larry Morris, Lisa Schaller, Lise Shirtz, Maria Villanueva, Hillary Yammen APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2023, Regular meeting as presented. All yeas Motion passes Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2023, Special Budget meeting as presented. All yeas Motion passes AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion by Warn, seconded by Schultz, to adopt the agenda as presented All yeas Motion passes CCM: 06/05/2023 Page 1 of 8  APPROVED 06/19/2023 CONSENT AGENDA a) Approval of Schedule of Bills dated June 5, 2023, in the amount of $483,640.77. 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 Adopting Proclamation 2023-1: A proclamation recognizing the City of Richmond as a Purple Heart City Motion by Reindel, seconded by Warn, to adopt Proclamation 2023-1: A proclamation recognizing the City of Richmond as a Purple Heart City. Mayor Rix read the Proclamation aloud and presented it to Susan Howard (Senior Vice- President of the VFW Auxiliary at the Striber/McVicar Post 2052 in Romeo, in conjunction with the VFW Auxiliary at the James Coleman Post 6802 in Richmond). All yeas Motion passes 2. Consideration of the Request to Keep Chickens/Mark and Melanie Cools/70255 Canterbury Dr. Notices were mailed to the surrounding properties informing them of the request and allowing for their comments. The city received one (1) phone call and one (1) email from residents both against the request. Motion by Schultz, seconded by LaFore, to deny the petition from Mark and Melanie Cools to keep up to six (6) egg-laying chicken (hens) on the property, located at 70255 Canterbury Drive. Discussion on motion: Councilor Misteravich disclosed that he lives adjacent to the applicant, therefore the city consulted with the City Attorney on requirements for abstaining from the discussion/vote. As there is no financial gain to this petition, Misteravich continued as an acting participant to the discussion. It was noted that there have been multiple request for chickens in the past from other residents CCM: 06/05/2023 Page 2 of 8  APPROVED 06/19/2023 but most of the approved properties were much larger in scale and further away from neighbors. Lafore indicated he is in favor of chickens but not in this location. Public Comment: Petitioner Mark Cools (70255 Canterbury), indicated he would be willing to relocate the proposed chicken coop so it would be further away from the next door neighbors. Lise Shirtz (70235 Canterbury) expressed her concern with the request and how it would impact resale value of the surrounding homes. Larry Morris (70234 Canterbury) noted his disapproval of the request and feels the chicken ordinance should be enforced. Council Comments: Mayor Rix explained that the ordinance is written so that it is up to the discretion of Council to either pass or deny any request for chickens dependent on each situation. All yeas Motion passes The request to keep chickens at 70255 Canterbury was denied. 3. Consideration of Moose Lodge Request / Planter Motion by Reindel, seconded by Warn, to allow the request from the Moose Lodge to keep a 4’x18’ planter box in the undeveloped area of the Lane Street Right of Way. Discussion on motion: Rix indicated a prior request from the Moose Lodge to install horseshoe pits in the same right- of-way area was previously approved, therefore, he supports the usage of the existing area for a planter box. Misteravich feels it is a good use for the right-of-way and is much quieter than a horseshoe pit. Public Comment: Petitioner, Tammy Misko, apologized for not acquiring permission in advance of installing the planter box and noted she will follow proper procedure in the future. CCM: 06/05/2023 Page 3 of 8  APPROVED 06/19/2023 Maurice Deprez (6281 Howard) provided reasons why he was against the request. All yeas Motion passes 4. Consideration of Special Event Request - Mobile Food Vendor – The Rolling Cactus, LLC. Motion by Allen, seconded by Misteravich, to approve a Special Event Request for the Mobile Food Vendor, The Rolling Cactus, food truck for the Blue Devil Tournament, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday, June 10th and Sunday, June 11th. All yeas Motion passes 5. Consideration of Special Event Request - Mobile Food Vendors for the Heritage Festival Motion by LaFore, seconded by Allen, to approve the Special Event Request for Mobile Food Vendors from RAHGS to have a Mobile Food Vendor, The Jerky Shack, on site for the Heritage Festival on Saturday, June 24th from 11:00 am till 4:00 pm and on Sunday, June 25th from 12:00 pm till 4:00 pm. Public Comment: Don Graham (RAHGS) provided background information for the request to utilize a mobile food vendor. All yeas Motion passes 6. Consideration of Resolution 2023-3/CBDG Urban County Cooperative Agreement The City of Richmond has opted-in to the Macomb County Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) program since May of 1993. By re-authorizing the City’s participation in the county’s program, the county handles all of the administrative requirements for the local communities. Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to approve re-authorization of the City’s participation in the Macomb County CDBG Program for the 2024-2026 program years. All yeas Motion passes CCM: 06/05/2023 Page 4 of 8  APPROVED 06/19/2023 7. Consideration of Establishing a Quarterly Roundtable Meeting Date The consensus of City Council was to have a discussion of the tentative meeting date. Motion by Reindel, seconded by Warn, to schedule the special quarterly roundtable meeting of the City Council on July 17th, 2023, at City Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. All yeas Motion passes 8. Consideration of Closing City Offices in Conjunction with Observed Holiday Closure Motion by Allen, seconded by Schultz, to approve the closing of City Hall, Recreation Department, Lois Wagner Memorial Library and the DPW on Monday, July 3rd, 2023, and the Lois Wagner Memorial Library on Saturday, July 1st, 2023 with the understanding that employees must utilize accumulated leave time to be paid for these days since it is not recognized by the City of Richmond as a holiday. Discussion on motion: Councilors inquired of possible scenarios in the event an employee was called in for an emergency and how the closure would impact programs at the recreation department. All yeas Motion passes 9. Consideration of the Resignation from the Planning Commission Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to accept the resignation letter from Sean Misko from the Planning Commission. Council Comments: Mayor Rix thanked Misko for his service with the Planning Commission. All yeas Motion passes 10. Consideration of Approving Temporary Pump/WWTP Pump No. 2 at the WWTP was removed due to failure. It is unrepairable. A quote was received for the purchase of an appropriately sized submersible pump. Kennedy is the sole supplier of Flygt Pumps. CCM: 06/05/2023 Page 5 of 8  APPROVED 06/19/2023 Two (2) quotes were received for the installation of the pump. The low quote was from Midwest Power Systems. Motion by Reindel, seconded by Schultz, to waive purchasing ordinance requirements due to Section 64-53(a) and to authorize the expense of $25,484.00 for the purchase of a Flygt Model NP6020 pump and rail system from Kennedy Industries with funds charged to 402-527-977.000, Equipment Replacement; WWTP Equipment Fund. Public Comment: Ken Kingsley (City Engineer) provided reasoning for his recommendation for installing a submersible pump as a temporary backup to place of Pump No. 2. A roll call vote was taken: All yeas (Allen, LaFore, Misteravich, Reindel, Rix, Schultz, Warn) Motion passes Motion by Schultz, supported by Allen, to authorize the expense of $14,000.00 to Midwest Power Systems for services related to the installation of a submersible pump in the raw sewage wet well with expenses charged to the appropriate line item in the WWTP Equipment Replacement Fund. All yeas Motion passes MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER St. Augustine 3rd graders had a fieldtrip to the city offices where they toured the police, fire, city offices and the library. The Aud has added Pickle Ball on Wednesday evenings from 5pm-8pm and are working on establishing a basketball league for youth. COUNCIL COMMENTS Reindel expressed his appreciation to the fire fighters that have endured the recent large scale fires. Misteravich thanked individuals that put together the extensive materials for the meeting Rix – Reminder of upcoming special events: 6/7 Richmond Schools last day of school CCM: 06/05/2023 Page 6 of 8  APPROVED 06/19/2023 6/9-6/11 Blue Devil Invitational Tournament 6/12 Last day of School 6/14 National Flag Day 6/17 Movies in the Park showing Family Camp at dusk at Beebe Park 6/18 Happy Father’s Day 6/19 Summer Reading Kick off with Baffling Bill the Magician at 1pm at Lois Wagner Memorial Library 6/20 Book Folding Program at the Library from 6pm-8pm 6/24 Senior Pool Party from 11am-1pm. Cost is $10 per person 6/24-6/25 RAHGS Heritage Festival and Fiber Festival The sale of RPOA golf cart raffle tickets are now on sale. Drawing will be 8/6 at 2:30pm Upcoming calendar events: 6/8 Planning Commission meeting at 7:00 pm 6/19 City Council meeting at 7:00pm CLOSED SESSION 1. POLC Communications and Command Contract Motion by Reindel, seconded by Warn, to convene into closed session in accordance with Section 8 (c) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, for strategy and negotiation sessions connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement, as requested by administration. A roll call vote was taken: All yeas: Allen, LaFore, Misteravich, Reindel, Rix, Schultz, Warn Motion passes Council recessed at 7:53 p.m. to go into closed session. OTHER BUSINESS Motion by Allen, seconded by Schultz, to reconvene into open session at 8:41pm All yeas Motion passes ADJOURNMENT Motion by Misteravich, seconded by Warn, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 8:42 CCM: 06/05/2023 Page 7 of 8  APPROVED 06/19/2023 p.m. All yeas Motion passes Respectfully submitted: Heather L. McCallister City Clerk CCM: 06/05/2023 Page 8 of 8