City Council
Regular MeetingRichmond, MI · November 3, 2025
Minutes
APPROVED 11/17/2025
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 3, 2025
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO
ORDER AT 7:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025, BY MAYOR RIX.
ROLL CALL
Present: Allen, LaFore, Misteravich, Rix, Schultz, Warn, Yelencich
Absent: None
Others: City Manager Moore, City Clerk McCallister, City Treasurer Hatfield, DPS
Director Goetzinger, Sgt. Kacanowski
Visitors: Keith Szymanski (Plante Moran)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Warn, seconded by Schultz, to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2025,
regular meeting as presented.
All yeas Motion passes
Motion by Warn, seconded by Schultz, to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2025,
quarterly meeting as presented.
All yeas Motion passes
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to adopt the agenda as presented.
All yeas Motion passes
CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approval of Schedule of Bills dated November 3, 2025, in the amount of
$850,789.26
Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to adopt the Consent Agenda as
presented.
All yeas Motion passes
PUBLIC HEARING
None
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Presentation of the FY2024/25 City Audit
The auditor provided an unmodified opinion which is the best opinion that can be
provided. During the presentation it was noted that the City continues to be in solid
financial shape.
Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn to receive and file the City of Richmond June 30,
2025 Financial Report with Supplemental Information from Plante Moran.
Comments on motion:
Rix extended his appreciation to City Manager Moore, City Treasurer Hatfield, and to
Plante Moran for their work in keeping the city in solid financial shape.
Moore thanked Hatfield for her hard work throughout the year.
All yeas Motion passes
2. Consideration of Special Request/RVFD/Water Truck Financing
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Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to approve Resolution 2025-16; A
resolution authorizing the City of Richmond to enter into a lease purchase agreement
with PNC Bank, National Association.
All yeas Motion passes
3. Consideration of Purchase/WWTP/Grit Pump Replacement
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Allen, to authorize the expense of $17,840 for the
purchase of (1) self-priming Gorman-Rupp grit pump from DuBois-Cooper with
expenses charged to the appropriate line item in the Sanitary Sewer fund.
All yeas Motion passes
4. Consideration of Special Request/RLL/Over the Road Banner
Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to approve the across the road banner request
from Richmond Little League for two banners for their registration event, from Tuesday,
November 4, 2025 through Monday, November 17, 2025.
All yeas Motion passes
5. Consideration of Adopting Resolution 2025-17; Public Act 152
Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to approving Resolution 2025-17 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.
Comment on motion:
Rix stated the City feels it is important to keep a high level of health insurance for its
employees as best as we can afford to do.
All yeas Motion passes
6. Consideration of Board Appointment/Library
Motion by Allen, seconded by Schultz, to appoint Darlene Pinskey, to the Library Board
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for a two (2)-year term with an expiration date of June 30, 2027.
Comment on motion:
Congratulations to Pinskey on her recent retirement from the Library.
All yeas Motion passes
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Moore thanked the Recreation Department along with the local businesses that
participated in No Tricks Only Treats event.
The Water Main Project - Concrete work is anticipated to be completed by the
end of next week. Asphalt patching and brick paver work will immediately follow.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Rix thanked the Parks and Recreation and everybody involved in the No Tricks Only
Treats event. It was a successful event at its new location (Municipal Parking Lot).
Mayor announced Upcoming Special Events:
Sundays (2pm-4pm) Teen Open Gym $3
Sundays (5pm-7pm) Adult Open Gym $4
11/4 – 4/16 Hall Walking (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday) $1 at Lee
Elementary
11/4 Election Day – Polls Open from 7am to 8pm
11/7 RAHGS Annual Historic Lecture (Community Center)
11/11 Welcome Back to the Aud (3pm-5pm) $3
11/15 Used Toy Sale at the Aud (9am-12pm) $5 per vendor, $1 admission or
canned good entry fee
11/24 Yard Waste Ends
Calendar Events:
11/10 City Council Organizational Meeting at 8pm
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11/11 Veterans Day - City Hall/Library/Community Center Closed
11/13 Planning Commission at 7pm
11/17 City Council Meeting at 7pm
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Misteravich, seconded by Allen, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at
7:29pm.
All yeas Motion passes
Respectfully submitted:
Heather L. McCallister
City Clerk
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Agenda
REGULAR MEETING
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
36725 DIVISION ROAD
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Council Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025
City Council Quarterly Workshop Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025
AUDIENCE COMMENTS (On non-agenda items)
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approval of Schedule of Bills November 3, 2025 in the amount of $850,789.26.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Presentation of FY2024/25 City Audit
2. Consideration Adopting Resolution 2025-16/Lease Purchase/Pierce/PNC/Tanker Truck
3. Consideration of Purchase/WWTP/Grit Pump Replacement
4. Consideration of Special Request/RLL/Over the Road Banner
5. Consideration of Adopting Resolution 2025-17/Public Act 152
6. Consideration of Board Appointment/Library
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
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