City Council

APPROVED 08/21/2023 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 7, 2023 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023, BY MAYOR RIX. ROLL CALL Present: Allen, LaFore, Misteravich Reindel, Rix, Schultz, Warn Absent: None Others: City Manager Moore, City Clerk McCallister, City Assessor Elrod, Recreation Director VanHove, Fire Chief Treend Visitors: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Warn, seconded by Schultz, to approve the minutes of the July 17, 2023, regular meeting as presented. All yeas Motion passes Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to approve the minutes of the July 17, 2023, quarterly roundtable meeting as presented. All yeas Motion passes AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to adopt the agenda as presented. CCM: 08/07/2023 Page 1 of 5  APPROVED 08/21/2023 All yeas Motion passes CONSENT AGENDA a) Receive and File July 13, 2023, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes b) Receive and File May 2, 2023, Recreation Board Meeting Minutes c) Receive and File April 24, 2023 EDC Special Meeting Minutes d) Receive and File March 16, 2023, EDC Meeting Minutes e) Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-9/Recognition of Retirement of Earl Baranowski f) Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-10/Pastor Mark Haller g) Approval of Schedule of Bills dated August 7, 2023, in the amount of $1,105,828.71. 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 Confirming the Appointment of the City Assessor With the retirement of the Assessor, Administration formed a Selection Committee to fill the opening. Mitchell Elrod, from Assessment Administration, is the recommended candidate. Mitchell Elrod introduced himself to Council. Motion by Reindel, seconded by Warn, to approve the proposed contract with Assessment Administration Services, LLC and confirm the City Manager’s appointment of Mitchell Elrod to the Position of City Assessor in accordance with Section 7.3(a) of the City Charter for an indefinite term to serve at the pleasure of the City Manager. All yeas Motion passes 2. Consideration of Approving Aud window treatments CCM: 08/07/2023 Page 2 of 5  APPROVED 08/21/2023 Motion by Allen, seconded by Schultz, to waive purchasing ordinance requirements under Section 64-53(d) and approve the purchase of the window coverings for the Roosevelt Civic Auditorium from Richmond Interiors in the amount of $5,236.00. Discussion on motion: Administration and the Recreation Board recommend awarding the bid to Richmond Interiors. Having the local company that services the blinds provides an advantage in the event maintenance is required on the system. A roll call vote was taken: All yeas (LaFore, Misteravich, Reindel, Rix, Schultz, Warn, Allen) Motion passes 3. Consideration of Approving Recreation Logo There was a discussion of the pros and cons of the two (2) proposed Recreation logos. It was the consensus of Council to eliminate some of the recreational graphics in logo #2 and enlarge the “City of Richmond” banner wording. The revised logo will be distributed to Councilors for final review and approval. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Allen, to approve Logo #2 for the City of Richmond Recreation Department with the recommendations of Council. All yeas Motion passes 4. Consideration of Designating MML Voting Delegate/Alternate Motion by Reindel, seconded by Allen, to designate Misteravich, as the City’s Official MML Representative to cast the vote of the City of Richmond at the annual meeting. All yeas Motion passes Motion by LaFore, seconded by Schultz, to designate Allen, as the City’s Official MML CCM: 08/07/2023 Page 3 of 5  APPROVED 08/21/2023 Alternate Representative to cast the vote of the City of Richmond at the annual meeting, should the Official Representative not be available. All yeas Motion passes 5. Consideration of Board Resignation – EDC Motion by Reindel, seconded by Warn, to accept the resignation letter from Kathy Osebold from the Economic Development Corporation. Discussion on motion: Osebold has contributed many years of service over the years with EDC and the Planning Commission. Appreciation was extended for her community involvement. All yeas Motion passes MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER Service to the Water Tower will begin tomorrow and will be back in service on Friday, August 11th for its inspection that occurs every two (2) years. Hydrants have pressure relief; residents may notice there may be a slight variation of water pressure. The new fire engine is in service. Chief Treend has brought it tonight. COUNCIL COMMENTS Schultz extended congratulations to Dispatcher Baranowski on his retirement, Haller on his years of service to ministry, and Chief Trend and his fiancé, Lisa Nichter, on their participation in the Frankenmuth antique engine parade. Allen complimented RPOA on their successful event on Saturday. Mayor Rix announced the upcoming events: 8/8 Windmill dedication at the Historical Society at 7pm 8/12 Movie night at the Pool showing Moana 8/16 Kids, Trucks and Tractors at Beebe Park – 11am CCM: 08/07/2023 Page 4 of 5  APPROVED 08/21/2023 8/19 Movie in Beebe Park showing Eight Below at 9pm 8/26 Community Shred Day at City Hall from 12pm-3pm (Free) Other News: 8/10 Planning Commission at 7pm 8/21 City Council Meeting at 7pm 8/23 TIFA Meeting at 7pm ADJOURNMENT Motion by Misteravich, seconded by Allen, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 7:26 p.m. All yeas Motion passes Respectfully submitted: Heather L. McCallister City Clerk CCM: 08/07/2023 Page 5 of 5