City Council

APPROVED 12/15/2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 1, 2025 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025, BY MAYOR RIX. ROLL CALL Present: Allen, LaFore, Misteravich, Rix, Schultz, Warn, Yelencich Absent: None Others: City Manager Moore, City Clerk McCallister, DPS Director Goetzinger, City Planner Jeschke, Police Chief Costello Visitors: John Hafner, Jessica Johnson, Eugene Meade, Greg Weirauch APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Warn, seconded by Schultz, to approve the minutes of the November 17, 2025, regular meeting as presented. All yeas Motion passes AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Weirauch (68777 Howard), appreciates the new sidewalks that were installed on Howard Street but is concerned with the amount of water accumulating in the catch basins. Meade (68811 Howard) stated concerns regarding vehicles speeding on 32 Mile Road, particularly near the railroad tracks, as well as the ongoing presence of debris in the roadway. No further comments were received. CCM: 12/01/2025 Page 1 of 6  APPROVED 12/15/2025 ADOPTION OF AGENDA 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 December 1, 2025, in the amount of $201,447.05. 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 Well House Roof Replacement DPS Director Goetzinger noted all of the well house buildings are similar in nature however some are at various stages of wear. It is most cost effective to replace all the roofs (with the exception of Well No. 8 and Well No. 9) at once. If approved, this will be a spring project. Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to authorize award of the Well House Roof Replacement Project to R&J Seamless Metal Products in the amount of $36,500 with expenses charged to the appropriate line items in the Water fund All yeas Motion passes 2. Consideration of Special Request/Well #9 Cleaning CCM: 12/01/2025 Page 2 of 6  APPROVED 12/15/2025 Motion by Schultz, seconded by Allen, to authorize Peerless Midwest to clean and inspect Well #9 for the amount of $27,532.00 with total authorized cleaning and repair expenses not to exceed $47,474. The expenses will be charged to the appropriate line item within the Water Fund. Comment on motion: Rix asked for clarification on the definitive cost being requested as any additional costs will not be known until the inspection is complete. Goetzinger stated the cost is a general estimate for repairs that is generally consistent with the scope of the project. All yeas Motion passes 3. Consideration of Special Request/Geotechnical Investigation – Howard Street Storm Sewer Outlet Goetzinger explained that this project is only setting the storm sewer in place for a future road project which will not take place for another three (3) to five (5) years. Bidding for this project will be conducted in the spring for summer pipe installation. The contract before Council is only for soil boring and geotechnical investigation. Motion by Allen, seconded by Schultz, to award the Howard Street Storm Sewer Outlet, Geotechnical Investigation project to G2 Consulting in the amount of $7,650 with expenses charged to the appropriate line item in Major Street fund. Comments on motion: Rix stated Howard Street has been an ongoing project and is aware of the challenges with the water drainage. Rix is hopeful future work will help with the current issues however noted this year’s project is only for boring a pipe under the CN Railroad. Hafner (68481 Howard) asked if the connection will improve the current drainage issue. Goetzinger - The future addition of curb and gutter will allow for drainage into the right- of- way. All yeas Motion passes st 4. Consideration of Introduction and First (1 ) Reading/Text Amendment 156- 35 / Amendment to Section 5.101 (Dimensional Standards) of the CCM: 12/01/2025 Page 3 of 6  APPROVED 12/15/2025 Richmond Zoning Ordinance Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to introduce and give first reading of Ordinance 156-35; which amends Section 5.101 (Dimensional Standards) of the Richmond Zoning Ordinance to reduce the minimum gross floor area requirements for principal dwellings within the Single-Family and Two-Family Residential Districts. Comment on motion: The Planning Commission reviewed the standards extensively and felt this is the right decision for this community. All yeas Motion passes 5. Consideration of Introduction and First (1st) Reading/Text Amendment 167- 1/ An Ordinance to Make Violations of Certain Sections of the Code of Ordinances Civil Infractions Police Chief Costello – The update to the ordinances will make it easier to enforce. The anticipated changes are in line with the Michigan compiled laws. Motion by Allen, seconded by Schultz, to adopt Ordinance 167: an ordinance to make violations of provisions of the City of Richmond Code of Ordinances civil infractions. All yeas Motion passes 6. Consideration of Special Request/Board Resignation/EDC Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to accept the resignation letter from Krissy Wald from the EDC. Comment on motion: Rix thanked Wald for her time on the EDC board. All yeas Motion passes 7. Consideration of Special Request/Board Appointment/EDC Motion by Misteravich, seconded by LaFore, to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Jessica Johnson, to the EDC for a 6-year term with an expiration date July 1, 2031. CCM: 12/01/2025 Page 4 of 6  APPROVED 12/15/2025 Comments on motion: Applicant Johnson looks forward to working on the EDC. Councilor Misteravich is pleased to see Johnson on the Board. Mayor Rix thanked Councilor Allen for the recommendation. All yeas Motion passes MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER Thank you to Active Tree, Johnny Meyer, and the DPW for setting up the annual Christmas tree. A special thanks to the Kiel’s for the donation of the Christmas tree. Thank you to all of the community volunteers for helping hang the Christmas decorations. COUNCIL COMMENTS Rix hoped everyone had a good Thanksgiving Upcoming Special Events: 12/6 Santa Parade (5:30pm), Tree Lighting (6pm), Christmas Cash Drawing (6:15pm), special Community Theatre performance (6:30pm), vendor sale (2pm-7pm Maniaci Banquet Hall,) trolley rides (2pm-8pm), Bailey Street Park open (3:30pm-5pm). 12/22, 12/23, 12/29, 12/30 Preschool Sports Sampler ($35) 12/22, 12/30, 1/19 Volleyball Skills Clinic at the Aud Calendar Events: 12/2 Recreation Board Meeting at 7pm 12/8 Library Board Meeting at 5:30pm 12/9 Board of Review 12/11 Planning Commission Meeting cancelled 12/15 City Council Meeting at 7pm CLOSED SESSION CCM: 12/01/2025 Page 5 of 6  APPROVED 12/15/2025 Motion by Allen, 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: Seven yeas: (Yelencich, LaFore, Schultz, Misteravich, Allen, Warn, Rix) Motion passes Council recessed at 7:40 pm to go into closed session for consideration of negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement. Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to reconvene into open session at 8:09 p.m. All yeas Motion passes OTHER BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Misteravich, seconded by Allen, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 8:09 pm. All yeas Motion passes Respectfully submitted: Heather L. McCallister City Clerk CCM: 12/01/2025 Page 6 of 6