Richmond public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will review several November activity reports and a schedule of bills totaling $235,545.93. The meeting includes a second reading for amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding permitted uses by district.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 156-30 regarding Zoning Ordinance Section 4.02
• Approval of November 16, 2021, schedule of bills in the amount of $235,545.93
• Consideration of MDOT Performance Resolution No. 2021-26
• Consideration of Board of Review Appointment

The Richmond City Council unanimously approved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 156-30, amending the zoning table of permitted uses by district. They also approved Resolution No. 2021-26, the MDOT Performance Resolution for Governmental Agencies, and confirmed the reappointment of Susan Foster to the Board of Review. All other agenda items were routine consent agenda approvals.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 156-30 amending zoning table of permitted uses (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-26 MDOT Performance Resolution (unanimous)
• Confirmed Susan Foster's reappointment to Board of Review (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including November reports and $235,545.93 in bills (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Lois Wagner Memorial Library Board of Trustees is meeting for its regular monthly session. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of minutes, public comments, and reports from the chairperson and librarian, with financial reports and requisition logs also on the agenda. Under unfinished business, the board will discuss library design.

• Approval of October 2021 minutes
• Financial report and requisition logs
• Discussion of library design
• Memorials and gifts
• November and December newsletters

The board discussed three Library Design quotes, including the original from 2019 and two later ones reflecting material cost changes and potential savings. They voted unanimously to recommend the third quote, including Director's Office changes, to City Council for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (all yes)
• Approved October 2021 minutes (all yes)
• Recommended third Library Design quote with Director's Office changes to City Council (all yes)
• Adjourned at 7:35 p.m. (all yes)

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request for a Preferred Class Designation of a non-conforming use for a proposed 10-unit efficiency apartment development at 67926 Howard Street. They will also review public improvement requests for the reconstruction of Burke Drive and Seymour Drive. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and correspondence.

• Public hearing and consideration of PCD-02-2021: 10-unit efficiency apartment development at 67926 Howard Street (APN: 50-07-06-01-308-016)
• Public Improvement Review for Burke Drive reconstruction (PIR-01-2021)
• Public Improvement Review for Seymour Drive reconstruction (PIR-02-2021)
• Approval of minutes from November 11, 2021 regular meeting

The Richmond Planning Commission postponed action on a request for Preferred Class Designation for a 10-unit apartment development at 67926 Howard Street until its January 13, 2022 meeting. The commission approved public improvement reviews for the reconstruction of Burke Drive and Seymour Street. All other items were routine approvals.

• Postponed action on Preferred Class Designation for 10-unit apartment at 67926 Howard Street (all yeas)
• Approved Public Improvement Review for Burke Drive reconstruction (all yeas)
• Approved Public Improvement Review for Seymour Street reconstruction (all yeas)
• Approved minutes of November 11, 2021 meeting as amended (all yeas)
• Received and filed correspondence (all yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 6, 2021, to consider several items including a commercial rehabilitation exemption for 67567 Main Street, a request to keep chickens at 36340 Franklin Street, and amendments to the zoning ordinance. They will also discuss proposals to update water and sewer master plans, design engineering for Howard Street drainage improvements, and authorizing expenses to clean Well #14. The agenda includes a TIFA presentation and a public hearing, along with routine consent agenda items.

• Consideration of Revision to Resolution No. 2021-21/Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certification/67567 Main Street/Dick Huvaere Land, Inc.
• Consideration of Request to Keep Chickens/36340 Franklin Street/Robbi Hill
• Consideration of the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 156-30/Amendments to Section 4.02 of the Zoning Ordinance – Table of Permitted uses by District
• Consideration of Proposal to Update the Water and Sewer Master Plans
• Consideration of Proposal for Design Engineering Services/Howard Street Drainage Improvements

The Richmond City Council approved a petition to keep up to 12 hens at 36340 Franklin Street with fencing conditions, authorized $12,000 for water and sewer master plan updates, and approved $8,000 for design engineering on the Howard Street storm sewer outlet. The council also waived purchasing requirements to authorize Peerless Midwest to clean Well #14 for up to $28,863, and introduced Ordinance 156-30 amending the zoning table of permitted uses.

• Approved revised Resolution 2021-21 for commercial rehab exemption at 67567 Main Street (all yeas)
• Approved petition to keep up to 12 hens at 36340 Franklin Street with fencing and no-rooster conditions (all yeas)
• Introduced and gave first reading to Ordinance 156-30 amending zoning table of permitted uses (all yeas)
• Authorized $12,000 for water and sewer master plan updates by Tetra Tech (all yeas)
• Authorized $8,000 for Howard Street storm sewer outlet design by Tetra Tech (all yeas)
• Waived purchasing ordinance and authorized up to $28,863 for Well #14 cleaning by Peerless Midwest (all yeas)
• Scheduled quarterly roundtable meeting for January 17, 2022 (all yeas)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Tax Increment Finance Authority will review project updates for lighting and a parking lot. The meeting also includes the approval of payroll and bills from October and November 2021.

• Payroll expense of $7,562.17
• Schedule of bills totaling $7,377.54
• Public Information Meeting in accordance with PA57
• Update of Lighting Project
• Update on Parking Lot Project

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved routine items including payroll and bills, and received correspondence. They selected warm white lights for the downtown lighting project and discussed updates on the parking lot and DTE underground work, but took no action on those items.

• Approved payroll expenses of $7,562.17 (all yeas)
• Approved schedule of bills of $7,377.54 (all yeas)
• Approved minutes from October 27, 2021 (all yeas)
• Excused members Ball and Ruff from the meeting (all yeas)
• Chose warm white lights for downtown lighting project
• Received and filed correspondence as presented

City Council

The City Council will review October 2021 activity reports and approve a schedule of bills totaling $106,393.24. The council will also consider several special event applications and two new resolutions.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated November 11, 2021, in the amount of $106,393.24
• Consideration of Community Tree Lighting and Santa Parade special event
• Consideration of Mobile Food Vendors Special Event Application for Theresa Maniaci
• Consideration of Adopting Resolution No. 2021-24 regarding Township Code Enforcement
• Consideration of Adopting Resolution No. 2021-25 regarding Compliance with PA152

The Richmond City Council approved the new Santa Parade route and Community Tree Lighting event for December 4, 2021, and authorized the City Clerk to apply for an MDOT road closure. It also approved two mobile food vendor requests for the Richmond Flower Shop, one for December 4 (4-3) and one for December 12 (unanimous). The council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Richmond Township for police code enforcement assistance (Resolution 2021-24) and adopted Resolution 2021-25 to exempt the city from PA 152 requirements. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and budget amendment, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Santa Parade route and Community Tree Lighting for Dec. 4 (unanimous)
• Approved mobile food vendor for Dec. 4 at Richmond Flower Shop (4-3)
• Approved mobile food vendor for Dec. 12 at Richmond Flower Shop (unanimous)
• Approved banner requests for Richmond Little League (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-24 for police code enforcement with Richmond Township (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-25 to exempt from PA 152 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $106,393.24 in bills (unanimous)
• Approved City Manager evaluation as effective to very effective (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a text amendment to Section 4.02 of the zoning ordinance, which updates the Table of Permitted Uses by District. The amendment determines where and how uses are allowed in the city's zoning districts. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive correspondence.

• Public hearing on text amendment TXT-03-2021 to Section 4.02 (Table of Permitted Uses by District)
• Consideration of the same text amendment for action
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2021 regular meeting
• Receipt of City Council meeting minutes from October 4, 2021

The Richmond Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend to City Council a text amendment (TXT-03-2021, Ordinance Amendment #156-30) that updates the Table of Permitted Uses by District. The amendment includes a change to the Industrial, Research, and Laboratory Uses section, altering the designation for Power Plants, Hazardous Materials Storage, Petroleum Refineries or Storage, and Waste Tire Facilities from 'P' to 'S' in the I-2 district. The item will go to City Council for first and second readings. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved motion to excuse Commissioners Majchrzak, McClellan, and Zink (all yeas)
• Appointed Mayor Rix as acting chair (all yeas)
• Approved October 14, 2021 minutes as amended (all yeas)
• Received and filed correspondence (all yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (all yeas)
• Opened and closed public hearing for TXT-03-2021 (all yeas)
• Recommended TXT-03-2021 to City Council (all yeas)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a request from John Moilanen. The request seeks a variance to allow a rooftop solar panel array larger than the 32 square foot limit at 68325 Howard Street.

• Public hearing for VAR-04-2021 regarding solar collector size limits
• Variance request for property at 68325 Howard Street

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for John Moilanen to install a rooftop solar array larger than the 32-square-foot limit at 68325 Howard Street. The decision was unanimous. The board also approved the minutes of the July 8, 2021 meeting and the agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved variance VAR-04-2021 for rooftop solar array exceeding 32 sq ft at 68325 Howard Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the October 2021 minutes, financial revenue and expenditures, and the November newsletter. The meeting includes discussions regarding library design and a board resignation.

• Review of Revenue & Expenditures
• Library Design discussion
• Library Board Resignation

City Council

This is an organizational meeting to swear in the 2021-23 Richmond City Council and elect its Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tempore per the city charter. The council will administer oaths of office to the newly elected officers. No other business is on the agenda.

• Swearing in of 2021-23 City Council
• Election of Mayor
• Oath of office for Mayor
• Selection of Mayor Pro-Tempore
• Oath of office for Mayor Pro-Tempore

The Richmond City Council held its organizational meeting on November 8, 2021, and unanimously elected Tim Rix as Mayor and Mike Misteravich as Mayor Pro-Tem for the 2021-23 term. Newly elected council members were sworn in, and oaths were administered to the new mayor and mayor pro-tem. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Swore in newly elected council members Dennis LaFore, Mike Misteravich, Robert Reindel, and Tim Rix
• Elected Tim Rix as Mayor by unanimous vote (7-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to Mayor Tim Rix
• Elected Mike Misteravich as Mayor Pro-Tem by unanimous vote (7-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to Mayor Pro-Tem Mike Misteravich
• Adjourned meeting at 8:08 p.m.

City Council

The Richmond City Council will meet to consider a special event request for Trailhead Park and the purchase of breathing apparatus for the Fire Department. The agenda also includes the approval of bills totaling $5,316,511.68 and the recognition of Tim Fair's retirement.

• Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA’s) for the Fire Department
• Special Event Request for A Broadway Connection Debut Inc. at Trailhead Park
• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated October 28, 2021, in the amount of $5,316,511.68
• Resolution No. 2021-23 regarding Tim Fair’s retirement

The Richmond City Council approved a special event permit for a St. Patrick's Day 5K and authorized the purchase of 10 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units for the fire department, amending the budget to cover the cost. The consent agenda, including a resolution recognizing Tim Fair's retirement and a $5.3 million bill schedule, was adopted. No public hearings or other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved special event request for St. Patrick's Day 5K at Trailhead Park (all yeas)
• Amended FY2021-2022 RVFD budget, increasing SCBA line item from $21,500 to $67,300 (all yeas)
• Waived purchasing ordinance and authorized purchase of 10 SCBA units for $67,300 (6-0, Greene absent)
• Adopted consent agenda including Resolution No. 2021-23 and $5,316,511.68 in bills (all yeas)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Richmond Tax Increment Finance Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider updates on the lighting project and an audit, and will vote on the 2022 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, and public comments.

• Update on Lighting Project
• Update on audit
• Approval of 2022 meeting schedule
• Approval of minutes from September 22, 2021
• Approval of bills for September 2021

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved payroll and bills totaling $42,493.72, adopted the 2022 meeting schedule, and received updates on the lighting project and the Aud purchase. No substantive policy decisions were made; actions were routine approvals.

• Approved payroll expenses of $5,340.64 (all yeas)
• Approved schedule of bills of $37,153.08 (all yeas)
• Approved minutes from September 22, 2021 (all yeas)
• Adopted 2022 TIFA meeting schedule (all yeas)
• Excused Authority Member Ball from meeting (all yeas)

City Council

This is a special quarterly roundtable meeting of the Richmond City Council. The agenda contains only procedural items and a general discussion of items of concern, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Discussion on Items of General Concern

The City Council held a special quarterly roundtable, discussing several items but making no formal votes. They reached consensus to place the purchase of 10 demo SCBA units for the fire department on the November 1 meeting agenda. They also agreed with the Historical Society's five-year plan, discussed lifeguard pay increases, and considered closing Pound Road to truck traffic, requesting more information on signage and scales.

• Consensus to place SCBA demo unit purchase on Nov. 1 agenda
• Agreement with RAHGS 5-year plan
• Recommended lifeguard and WSI pay increase of 50 cents above Recreation Director's proposal
• Consensus to install sidewalk in front of Varga's Chiropractic
• Consensus to present Volunteer of the Year award at Dec. 10 open house

City Council

The City Council will review various department activity reports for September 2021 and consider a grant application for the Mill and Overlay of Gratiot Avenue. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate.

• Public hearing for Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate
• Approval of Resolution No. 2021-21 for Dick Huvaere Land, Inc. at 67567 Main Street
• Consideration of TIP Grant Application for Mill and Overlay of Gratiot Avenue
• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated October 14, 2021, totaling $111,433.25
• Recognition of Richmond VFW Post 75th Anniversary

The Richmond City Council approved a Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for Dick Huvaere Land, Inc. at 67567 Main Street, granting a five-year tax exemption under PA 210 of 2005. The council also authorized a TIP grant application for mill and overlay of Gratiot Avenue, approved a special event request from the Richmond Lions Club, and recognized the VFW Post's 75th anniversary. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-21 for commercial rehabilitation exemption certificate for Dick Huvaere Land, Inc. (all yeas)
• Authorized DPW Director to submit TIP grant application for mill & overlay of Gratiot Avenue (all yeas)
• Approved Richmond Lions Club Goodfellow Paper Sale at Main/Division and County Line Road/St. Clair Highway on Dec 3-4, 2021 (all yeas)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-22 recognizing 75th anniversary of James Coleman VFW Post 6802 (all yeas)

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will meet to review specific sections of the city code. The agenda includes discussions regarding Section 7.04 on solar collectors and a review of Section 4.02 regarding the table of permitted uses by district.

• Discussion on Section 7.04 (Solar Collectors and Similar Facilities)
• Review of discussion on Section 4.02 (Table of Permitted Uses by District)

The Richmond Planning Commission held a regular meeting on October 14, 2021, with no public hearings or substantive decisions. They discussed updating Section 7.04 (Solar Collectors) and reviewed the Table of Permitted Uses, but took no final action. A text amendment for the Table of Permitted Uses will be drafted and considered at the November 11 meeting, with a public hearing.

• Excused absent commissioners Majchrzak, Misko, and Rix (all yeas)
• Approved September 16, 2021 minutes as presented (all yeas)
• Received and filed correspondence, with correction to September 7 Council minutes (all yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (all yeas)
• Adjourned at 8:00 p.m. (all yeas)

Library Board of Trustees

The Lois Wagner Memorial Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the September minutes, receiving the financial report, and discussing the October newsletter. They will also take up new business, which includes setting the 2022 library calendar and board meeting dates, and conducting the director's evaluation.

• 2022 Library Calendar
• 2022 Library Board Meeting Dates
• Director's Evaluation
• Financial Report and Requisition Logs
• October Newsletter

The Lois Wagner Memorial Library Board of Trustees approved the 2022 library calendar and board meeting dates, and conducted the director's yearly evaluation in closed session, approving a summation that praised Julianne Kammer's pandemic management and outlined goals for the coming year. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved October 2021 agenda (all yes)
• Approved September 2021 minutes (all yes)
• Approved 2022 Library Calendar (all yes)
• Approved 2022 Library Board Meeting Dates (all yes)
• Approved closed session for Director's Evaluation (all yes)
• Approved Director's Yearly Evaluation summation (all yes)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and several items for consideration, including the adoption of an ordinance amending accessory structure standards, approval of the FY2020-21 city audit, and special event requests. The consent agenda includes approval of bills totaling $1,693,294.45. A closed session is scheduled to consider the purchase of property, followed by approval of a purchase agreement.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated September 30, 2021, in the amount of $1,693,294.45
• Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 156-29/Text Amendment to Accessory Structure Standards
• Special Event Activity/Wrestling Registration Across-the-road Banner
• Special Event Activity/Tootsie Roll Sale/Richmond Knights of Columbus
• Closed session to consider purchase of property and approval of purchase agreement

The Richmond City Council approved a purchase agreement to acquire the Roosevelt Auditorium (68931 Main Street and 35620 Division Road) from Richmond Community Schools for $1, authorizing the City Manager to sign. The council also adopted an ordinance amending accessory structure standards, received the FY2020-21 audit, and approved two special event requests. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved purchase agreement for Roosevelt Auditorium for $1 (all yeas)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 156-29 amending accessory structure standards (all yeas)
• Received and filed FY2020-21 Financial Report (all yeas)
• Approved Richmond Wrestling Association banner over Main Street Nov 1-12 (all yeas)
• Approved Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Sale Oct 8-9 with conditions (all yeas)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,693,294.45 in bills (all yeas)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved spending up to $25,000 on the downtown lighting project, with the director authorized to proceed if the proposal stays within budget. The board also approved payroll and bills, and received updates on the school building purchase and repair estimates. No public comments were made, and all votes were unanimous.

• Authorized Director to spend up to $25,000 on downtown lighting project (all yeas)
• Approved payroll expenses of $4,945.76 for Aug 13–Sep 9, 2021 (all yeas)
• Approved schedule of bills of $4,985.04 for Aug 17–Sep 15, 2021 (all yeas)
• Approved minutes from August 25, 2021 (all yeas)
• Excused Authority Member Ball from meeting (all yeas)
• Received and filed correspondence (all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine departmental reports and a $74,248.47 bill schedule. The main items for consideration include a request to keep chickens at 70171 Main Street, three special event requests, and the first reading of an ordinance changing accessory structure standards. The council will also discuss memorial benches and scheduling for 2022.

• Request to keep chickens at 70171 Main Street by Bernadette Biniek
• Special event request: Richmond High School Band Boosters banner for Annual Pumpkin/Craft Extravaganza
• Special event request: Richmond High School Homecoming Parade
• Special event request: Richmond Moose Lodge Michigan Dressers Motorcycle Toy Run
• First reading of Ordinance No. 156-29: Changes to Accessory Structure Standards

The Richmond City Council approved a request to keep up to 15 hens at 70171 Main Street, several special event permits including a fireworks display and homecoming parade, and introduced an ordinance to revise accessory structure standards. All votes were unanimous, with Councilor Schultz excused.

• Approved chicken hen request for 70171 Main Street (all yeas)
• Approved Richmond Band Boosters banner and signage for Pumpkin/Craft Extravaganza (all yeas)
• Approved Pyro Joe's fireworks display at Richmond High School (all yeas)
• Approved Homecoming Parade and M-19 closure request (all yeas)
• Approved Moose Lodge Toy Run event and banner (all yeas)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 156-29 on accessory structure standards, first reading (all yeas)
• Approved memorial bench donations for Jim Shepherd, Denise Miller, Patricia Nye (all yeas)
• Adopted 2022 Council meeting schedule with July change (all yeas)

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings scheduled. The main items are a review of the Table of Permitted Uses by Zoning District and adoption of 2022 meeting dates. The agenda is otherwise routine, including approval of minutes and correspondence.

• Review of Table of Permitted Uses by Zoning District
• Adoption of 2022 Planning Commission dates

The Commission reviewed and approved changes to the Table of Permitted Uses by Zoning District, adjusting permissions for various uses such as garden centers, bed and breakfasts, massage therapists, and several commercial uses. They also adopted the 2022 meeting schedule. No public hearing was held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved changes to the Table of Permitted Uses, including changing Garden Center to S in B-2 and P in B-3.
• Changed Bed and Breakfast Inns to S in B-1 and B-2.
• Changed Massage Therapists to P in B-2.
• Changed Recreation Facilities, Indoor to S in B-2, P in B-3, and S in I-1 and I-2.
• Changed Amusement Centers, Indoor to P in B-3; Outdoor to S in B-1 and B-2.
• Changed Antique Shops and Art Galleries to P in O; Copy Centers to S in O.
• Changed Gunsmiths and Licensed Firearms Dealers to S in B-1 and B-2, P in B-3.
• Adopted the 2022 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Schedule.

Library Board of Trustees

The Lois Wagner Memorial Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing financial reports, and receiving updates. The board will also elect officers and conduct the director's evaluation.

• Election of officers
• Director's evaluation
• Approval of May 2021 minutes
• Financial report and requisition logs
• Memorials and gifts

The Lois Wagner Memorial Library Board of Trustees met on September 13, 2021, with three members present and two absent. The board approved the September agenda and the May 2021 minutes unanimously. New officers were elected for the board, with Kiel as Chair, Stump as Vice-Chair, Steward as Recording Secretary, O'Neill as Corresponding Secretary, and Robson as Trustee. The board also discussed filling out director evaluation sheets for the October meeting and heard updates on upcoming Friends' sales.

• Approved September 2021 agenda (all yes)
• Approved May 2021 minutes (all yes)
• Elected Kiel as Chair, Stump as Vice-Chair, Steward as Recording Secretary, O'Neill as Corresponding Secretary, Robson as Trustee (all yes)

Recreation Board

The Richmond Recreation Board is meeting to consider several items, including building closures for the Community Center, meeting dates for 2021-22, approval of 'Meet Me on the Trail Day', and pool staff wage increases. They will also discuss the completion of a memorial bench.

• Community Center 2021-22 Building Closures
• Recreation Board 2021-22 Meeting Dates
• Approval of 'Meet Me on the Trail Day'
• Approval of pool staff wage increases
• Memorial Bench completion discussion

The Richmond Recreation Board approved the 2022 events and Community Center closure dates, the 2022 meeting schedule, and a permit for a yoga event at Macomb Orchard Trailhead Park. They also approved pool staff wage increases for summer 2022, though specific amounts were not detailed in the minutes. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no public comment or old business.

• Approved 2022 events and Community Center closure dates (all yeas)
• Approved 2022 Recreation Board meeting dates, to be held at Richmond City Hall except October (all yeas)
• Approved use of Macomb Orchard Trailhead Park for 'Meet Me on the Trail Day' yoga event on Sept 25, 2021, 9:00-9:45 a.m. (all yeas)
• Approved pool staff wage increases for summer 2022 (all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District for Dick Huvaere Land, Inc. The council will also discuss several other items, including a mobile food vendor request, a new IT contract for the police department, design engineering for Burke Drive and Seymour Street, and equipment purchases. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, bills totaling $821,461.26, and meeting minutes from other boards.

• Public hearing and Resolution No. 2021-20 to establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District for Dick Huvaere Land, Inc.
• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated September 2, 2021, in the amount of $821,461.26
• Consideration of Mobile Food Vendor Request on private property
• Consideration of design engineering for Burke Drive and Seymour Street
• Consideration of purchasing auto-grease system for 2018 Freightliner and WWTP air conditioning condenser replacement

The Richmond City Council approved Resolution No. 2021-20, establishing a Commercial Rehabilitation District for Dick Huvaere Land, Inc. at 67567 Main Street. The council also denied a mobile food vendor request, approved IT services with Porter & Black, and authorized design engineering for Burke Drive and Seymour Street reconstruction.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-20 establishing Commercial Rehabilitation District for Dick Huvaere Land, Inc. (all yeas)
• Denied mobile food vendor request from Carl & Jill Babel (CJ Vending LLC) for Ball Equipment parking lot (5-1, Greene nay)
• Approved IT services agreement with Porter & Black, waiving purchasing ordinance (all yeas, Reindel absent)
• Authorized $28,000 for Burke Drive design engineering with Tetra Tech (all yeas)
• Authorized $31,000 for Seymour Street design engineering with Tetra Tech (all yeas)
• Authorized $7,554.00 for auto-grease system from Great Lakes Groenveld (all yeas, Reindel absent)
• Authorized $14,565.00 for WWTP A/C condenser replacement with Watson Brothers (all yeas)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved payroll expenses of $4,406.87 and a schedule of bills totaling $50,839.19, both unanimously. The board also discussed a downtown lighting project, reaching a consensus to gather business signatures on release agreements for the September meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved payroll expenses of $4,406.87 (all yeas)
• Approved schedule of bills of $50,839.19 (all yeas)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2021 (all yeas)
• Excused Chairperson Ruff (all yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (all yeas)
• Consensus to collect business signatures for downtown lighting release agreements

City Council

The City Council will review several July 2021 activity reports and approve a schedule of bills totaling $728,475.74. The council will also consider a mobile food vendor request for private property and a DTE easement on Well 9 Drive.

• Approval of August 12, 2021, schedule of bills in the amount of $728,475.74
• Consideration of Mobile Food Vendor Request/Private Property
• Consideration of DTE Easement/Well 9 Drive
• Receipt of July 2021 department activity reports

The Richmond City Council approved a special event request allowing a mobile food vendor at 69773 Main Street for a private party, with sales limited to guests and not the general public. The council also approved a DTE right-of-way agreement for the Well #9 driveway. All other agenda items were routine approvals, including the consent agenda and meeting minutes.

• Approved mobile food vendor request for Trisha Swartz's party, sales limited to guests (all yeas)
• Approved DTE right-of-way agreement for Well #9 driveway (all yeas)
• Approved consent agenda including $728,475.74 in bills (all yeas)
• Approved minutes of August 2, 2021 regular and roundtable meetings (all yeas)
• Excused Councilor Warn from meeting (all yeas)

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. The amendment modifies Section 7.02 C regarding standards for detached accessory structures on single and two-family residential properties. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as approval of previous minutes and correspondence.

• Public hearing on TXT-01-2021: Text Amendment to Section 7.02 C (Detached Accessory Structure Standards for Single and Two-Family Residential Uses)
• Vote on TXT-01-2021: Text Amendment to Section 7.02 C (Detached Accessory Structure Standards for Single and Two-Family Residential Uses)

The Richmond Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously approved a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, recommending it to City Council. The amendment revises maximum size and height regulations for detached accessory structures on single- and two-family residential properties. No public comments were received during the hearing.

• Approved and recommended to City Council TXT-02-2021 (Ordinance Amendment #156-29) revising accessory structure size and height standards (all yeas)
• Opened and closed public hearing for TXT-01-2021 with no comments (all yeas)
• Appointed Commissioner Rix as acting chairman for the meeting (all yeas)
• Excused Commissioners McClellan, Majchrzak, and Zink due to being out of town (all yeas)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2021 regular meeting (all yeas)
• Received and filed correspondence including City Council minutes and an AARP article (all yeas)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider several purchases and contracts, including a new dump box for a Sterling dump truck, road salt for the 2021-22 winter season, a third amendment to the solid waste contract with Waste Management of Michigan, and a new IT agreement for the police department. They will also adopt resolutions for the Good Old Days events and designate a voting delegate for the Michigan Municipal League. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a potential property purchase.

• Purchase of new dump box for Sterling dump truck
• Purchase of road salt for 2021-22 winter season
• Third Amendment to Solid Waste Collection, Disposal and Recycling Contract with Waste Management of Michigan
• Agreement with new Information Technology Company for Police Department
• Schedule of Bills dated July 29, 2021, in the amount of $648,630.92

The Richmond City Council approved several routine purchases and contracts, including a new dump box for a city truck, road salt for the upcoming winter, and a three-year extension of the solid waste contract with Waste Management. The council also adopted resolutions for the Good Old Days Festival and designated voting delegates for the Michigan Municipal League annual meeting. An item to consider a new IT company for the police department was removed from the agenda, and the council held a closed session to discuss a potential property purchase.

• Approved purchase of Galion Dump Box and poly fenders for $24,215 from Schultz Equipment (all yeas)
• Authorized up to $35,490 for road salt from Detroit Salt for FY21/22 winter season (all yeas)
• Approved Third Amendment to Solid Waste Collection contract with Waste Management covering July 1, 2021–June 30, 2024 (all yeas)
• Adopted Good Old Days Resolutions 2021-16 through 2021-19 for parade, outhouse race, fireworks, banners, street closures (all yeas)
• Designated Jaime Greene as MML voting delegate and Mike Misteravich as alternate (all yeas)
• Removed agenda item on new IT company for police department
• Convened closed session to discuss potential property purchase (all yeas)

City Council

This is a special quarterly roundtable meeting of the Richmond City Council. The agenda contains only routine procedural items and a general discussion period, with no specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings listed.

• Audience participation for non-agenda items
• Discussion on items of general concern
• Council comments

The Richmond City Council held a special quarterly roundtable and reached consensus on several items. They agreed to approve a five-year Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption for the Huvaere Dealership, and decided to close Pound Road to through traffic to address truck complaints. The council also directed administration to study traffic issues on Main Street and agreed to ordinance changes recommended by staff.

• Consensus to approve 5-year Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption for Huvaere Dealership
• Consensus to close Pound Road to through traffic, with 2-week notice to Theut's
• Requested administration to study passing on M19 and traffic issues on Main Street
• Requested removal of one parking space in front of Gierk Shoes for visibility
• Agreed to ordinance changes reclassifying some violations as civil infractions
• Agreed to send letter to Ball Equipment about food trucks during Good Old Days Festival

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Richmond Tax Increment Finance Authority is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes and bills, hear public comments, and consider three action items: changes to façade programs, purchasing holiday banners, and purchasing street trees. The meeting also includes reports and miscellaneous matters from the director and board members.

• Approval of bills: payroll $4,646.80 and schedule of bills $40,556.90
• Consideration of changes to façade programs
• Consideration of purchase of holiday banners
• Consideration of purchase of street trees

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved the purchase of 93 holiday banners from Bronner's Commercial Display for $6,194, and approved a $7,618 contract with D&E to remove five dead trees, replace soil, and plant new trees with rootwells. The board also discussed but did not vote on changes to the Façade Program, and approved routine minutes and bills.

• Approved $6,194 for 93 holiday banners from Bronner's Commercial Display (all yeas)
• Approved $7,618 for D&E to remove 5 dead trees, replace soil, and plant new trees with rootwells (all yeas)
• Approved payroll expenses of $4,646.87 for June 18-July 15, 2021 (all yeas)
• Approved schedule of bills of $20,556.90 for June 22-July 19, 2021 (all yeas)
• Approved minutes from June 23, 2021 (all yeas)
• Received and filed correspondence as presented

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine reports and a $124,831.30 bill schedule. The main items for consideration include adopting poverty guidelines, awarding a bid for overband crack filling, approving replacement geotube containers for the wastewater treatment plant, and establishing a city manager evaluation committee.

• Consent agenda includes approval of Schedule of Bills dated July 15, 2021, in the amount of $124,831.30
• Consideration of Resolution No. 2021-14/Poverty Guidelines and Application
• Bid award for overband crack filling
• Approval of purchase of WWTP replacement geotube containers
• Establishment of City Manager Evaluation Committee

The Richmond City Council approved several items, including adopting Resolution No. 2021-14 for poverty exemption guidelines and asset test, awarding the 2021 Overband Crack Filling Contract to Wolverine Crack Sealing for $16,185.00, and purchasing two geotube containers for the wastewater treatment plant for $8,590.00. The council also established an ad hoc City Manager Review Committee to evaluate the City Manager's performance and employment agreement, with members appointed to serve until December 31, 2021. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-14 (Poverty Exemption Guidelines and Asset Test).
• Awarded 2021 Overband Crack Filling Contract to Wolverine Crack Sealing for $16,185.00.
• Approved purchase of two geotube containers from Water Solve LLC for $8,590.00.
• Established ad hoc City Manager Review Committee with members Rix, Misteravich, and Greene.
• Approved consent agenda including Schedule of Bills for $124,831.30.
• Approved minutes of July 6, 2021, regular meeting.

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission is meeting to review a proposed text amendment to Section 7.02 C of the Zoning Ordinance, which covers detached accessory structure standards for single- and two-family residential uses. No public hearing is scheduled for this meeting; the amendment will return for a public hearing at a future meeting. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings and address correspondence.

• Text amendment TXT-01-2021 to Section 7.02 C (Detached Accessory Structure Standards) reviewed for final consideration before scheduling a public hearing
• Approval of minutes from the June 10, 2021 regular meeting
• Correspondence includes minutes from Budget Workshop (May 17, 2021) and City Council meetings (May 17 and June 7, 2021)
• No public hearings on this agenda

The Richmond Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend to City Council a text amendment (TXT-02-2021, Ordinance Amendment No. 156-29) revising Section 7.02 C of the Zoning Ordinance, which sets standards for detached accessory structures on single- and two-family residential lots. The amendment adjusts maximum accessory structure size and height regulations. The commission discussed concerns about the maximum ground floor area percentage and the possibility of accessory structures being taller than the main residence, but approved the recommendation.

• Approved and recommended to City Council TXT-02-2021 amending Section 7.02 C (all yeas)
• Excused Commissioner Frank from the meeting (all yeas)
• Approved minutes of June 10, 2021 regular meeting (all yeas)
• Received and filed correspondence (all yeas)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (all yeas)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is holding a regular meeting to consider a single variance request. The applicant seeks permission to place a privacy fence closer to an existing chain link fence than the code normally allows. Public comments on this request were already heard at the May 13 meeting.

• VAR-03-2021: Kenneth Shankin requests variance from Section 7.07 (Fences) for property at 70486 Beebe Street
• Variance would allow privacy fence 4 feet from existing chain link fence; 10-foot minimum separation required
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2021 regular meeting
• Correspondence includes City Council and Budget Workshop minutes from April and May 2021

The Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance request (VAR-03-2021) from Kenneth Shankin to build a privacy fence four feet from an existing chain-link fence at 70486 Beebe Street, where ten feet is the required separation. The motion to approve failed with two yeas and one nay. The board also approved the May 13, 2021 meeting minutes and adopted the agenda.

• Denied variance VAR-03-2021 for a privacy fence at 70486 Beebe Street (motion failed 2-1).
• Approved the minutes of the May 13, 2021 regular meeting.
• Adopted the agenda as presented.
• Excused member Schade from the meeting.
• Received and filed correspondence from City Council and Budget Workshop meetings.

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to approve routine items, recognize the 2021 state champion softball team, consider special event requests, and decide on a police vehicle purchase and camera upgrades. The council will also discuss and potentially approve a police patrol contract reopener in closed session.

• Approval of bills totaling $274,623.31
• Resolution No. 2021-13 recognizing the 2021 State Champion Richmond Blue Devils Softball Team
• Special event requests for a Historic Cemetery Walk and a Circle Lane block party
• Purchase of a Police Interceptor and upgrades to in-car camera system
• Board appointments to Cable Commission and Library Board

The Richmond City Council approved the purchase of a 2022 Ford Police Interceptor SUV for up to $39,000, and authorized $8,090 for in-car video/audio system upgrades, waiving purchase ordinance requirements. They also approved a wage and insurance re-opener for the POAM-Patrol contract, recognized the state champion softball team, and approved two special event requests.

• Approved Resolution 2021-13 recognizing the 2021 State Champion Richmond Blue Devils Softball Team.
• Approved the RAHGS request for a Cemetery Walk on September 25, 2021, and the MDOT banner placement.
• Approved the Busch family block party on Circle Lane on August 14, 2021, with road closure.
• Authorized the purchase of a 2022 Ford Police Interceptor SUV not to exceed $39,000.
• Waived purchase ordinance requirements and authorized $8,090 for in-car camera upgrades.
• Reappointed Janice Dolan to the Cable TV Committee (term to 2024).
• Confirmed Dave Villeme's reappointment to the EDC (term to 2027).
• Reappointed Gail O'Neill to the Library Board (term to 2023).

Recreation Board

The Richmond Recreation Board is meeting to approve past minutes and hear the Recreation Director's June activity report. The board will also discuss summer programs and the recreation guide, along with pool updates. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2019
• Recreation Director activity report for June
• Discussion of summer programs and guide
• Discussion of pool updates

The Richmond Recreation Board approved the May 4, 2021 minutes and adopted the agenda as presented. No items were considered for action. The board discussed summer programs and the community pool, noting the pump motor was repaired and a new VFD and motor are ordered, with concerns raised about concession stand water sales and two-hour pool tickets.

• Approved the May 4, 2021 minutes as presented
• Adopted the agenda as presented
• Excused Board Member Aiken from the meeting
• Discussed summer programs and pool repairs (no action taken)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Richmond Tax Increment Finance Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, bills, and reports, and to consider two funding requests: one for the Coach Kocher Memorial and one for a Christmas tree topper. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of bills: payroll $7,498.95 and schedule of bills $40,900.98
• Consideration of funding request for Coach Kocher Memorial
• Consideration of purchase of Christmas tree topper
• Revenue and expense report for May 2021
• Minutes from May 26, 2021 meeting

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved a $20,000 contribution toward the John Kocher Memorial Archway at the Richmond High School football field, with the expense charged to the Capital Improvements – Other Projects line item. The authority also approved payroll and bills, adopted the agenda with an added discussion item, and reached consensus on a Christmas tree topper purchase and civic sign costs.

• Approved $20,000 for the John Kocher Memorial Archway (all yeas)
• Approved payroll expenses of $7,498.95 (all yeas)
• Approved schedule of bills of $40,900.98 (all yeas)
• Approved minutes from May 26, 2021 (all yeas)
• Adopted agenda with added item on Small Civic Group Signs (all yeas)
• Consensus to purchase silver LED Moravian Star tree topper for $488
• Consensus that civic organizations pay for their own sign plaques

City Council

The Richmond City Council met to approve routine monthly reports and financial documents. Key decisions included approving the Schedule of Bills dated June 17, 2021, totaling $240,988.38, and adopting FY2020-21 Budget Amendments. The council also considered a special event request for Starr Craft Brewery's second anniversary and made appointments to the EDC, Library Board, and Planning Commission.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated June 17, 2021, in the amount of $240,988.38
• Approval of FY2020-21 Budget Amendments
• Consideration of Special Event Request for Starr Craft Brewery Second Anniversary Event
• Board appointments for EDC, Library Board, and Planning Commission

The Richmond City Council approved a special event request from Starr Craft Brewery for a three-day Second Anniversary Celebration from July 16-18, 2021, including a tent, outdoor music, and up to three mobile food vendors. The approval was amended to require that local food establishments be reached out to first. The motion passed 5-1, with Mayor Rix voting against. The council also approved several board reappointments and scheduled a quarterly roundtable meeting for August 2, 2021.

• Approved Starr Craft Brewery's special event request for July 16-18, 2021, with street closure and up to three mobile food vendors, contingent on reaching out to local food establishments first (5-1).
• Approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments and a schedule of bills totaling $240,988.38.
• Confirmed Al Maniaci's reappointment to the Economic Development Corporation for a 6-year term ending June 30, 2027.
• Reappointed Alexander Steward to the Library Board for a 2-year term ending June 30, 2023.
• Confirmed George Frank's reappointment to the Planning Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2024.
• Confirmed Sean Misko's reappointment to the Planning Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2024.
• Scheduled a quarterly roundtable meeting for August 2, 2021, at 5:30 pm at City Hall.
• Approved minutes from the June 7 and June 10, 2021 meetings.

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission approved a 43-lot condominium conceptual plan review for Swan Creek Estates Condominium Homes on 24.22 acres west of Main Street, south of Pound Road. The approval is subject to the applicant returning for a site plan review with all common areas and condominium documents defined. The commission also excused Commissioner McClellan, approved prior minutes, and received correspondence.

• Approved the 43-lot Condominium Conceptual Plan Review for Swan Creek Estates, subject to a future site plan review.
• Excused Commissioner McClellan from the meeting due to being out of town.
• Approved the minutes of the May 13, 2021 regular meeting as presented.
• Received and filed the correspondence as presented.
• Adopted the agenda as presented.

City Council

The Richmond City Council held a special meeting on June 10, 2021, with all members present. The council adopted the agenda and then voted unanimously to enter a closed session to consider the purchase or lease of real property, as permitted by Michigan law. No other items were considered, and the meeting adjourned after reconvening in open session.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (motion by Warn, seconded by Greene; all yeas).
• Approved a motion to convene into closed session to consider the purchase or lease of real property (motion by Greene, seconded by Allen; all yeas).
• Adjourned the special meeting at 6:45 p.m. (motion by Schultz, seconded by Misteravich; all yeas).

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the proposed FY2021-22 city budget, along with related items such as the fee schedule and a TIFA tax base sharing agreement. They will also consider approving SMART transit contracts, a mobile food truck request, and an MDOT contract. The meeting includes a closed session for police contract negotiations.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2021-22 City Budget
• Resolution No. 2021-10: Adoption of FY2021-22 City Budget
• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated June 3, 2021, in the amount of $178,365.06
• Consideration of FY2021-22 City Fee Schedule
• Closed session: POAM-Patrol Contract Negotiations

The council unanimously adopted the FY2021-22 city budget, including a $4.6M general fund, a 1% tax administration fee, a $219.32 refuse/recycling fee, and $400,000 from fund balance for dispatch technology. It also approved the TIFA tax base sharing agreement, the fee schedule, SMART transit contracts, a food truck event, and an MDOT contract authorization. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted FY2021-22 budget (Resolution 2021-10) (unanimous)
• Approved TIFA tax base sharing agreement (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021-22 fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved SMART FY2022 contracts (Resolution 2021-11) (unanimous)
• Approved Kona Ice food truck event at library (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign MDOT contract (Resolution 2021-12) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $178,365.06 in bills (unanimous)
• Held closed session for patrol contract negotiations (unanimous)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Tax Increment Finance Authority will hold a regular meeting to consider its FY2021-22 budget, a tax base sharing agreement, and a resolution dedicating funds. The board will also approve minutes and bills, and receive correspondence including revenue and expense reports.

• Consideration of FY2021-22 TIFA Budget
• Consideration of TIFA Tax Base Sharing Agreement
• Resolution 2021-1/Dedication of Funds
• Approval of bills totaling $38,190.67
• Revenue and Expense Reports for March and April 2021

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved the FY2021/2022 TIFA budget, a Captured Assessed Value Sharing Agreement with the City of Richmond, and Resolution 2021-1 dedicating $165,894 in surplus funds to future projects. All motions passed unanimously. The board also approved payroll and bill payments totaling about $38,190.87.

• Approved FY2021/2022 TIFA budget (all yeas)
• Approved Captured Assessed Value Sharing Agreement with City of Richmond for FY2021/22 and authorized director to sign (all yeas)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-1 dedicating $165,894 surplus to future projects (all yeas)
• Approved payroll expenses April 1-22, 2021 for $5,308.33 (all yeas)
• Approved payroll expenses April 23-May 19, 2021 for $2,376.80 (all yeas)
• Approved schedule of bills March 16-April 15, 2021 for $4,829.70 (all yeas)
• Approved schedule of bills April 16-May 17, 2021 for $25,675.84 (all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine reports and bills, followed by a public hearing and five items for consideration. Key decisions include a request to keep chickens at 35929 Diane Lane, a medical services contract with Richmond-Lenox EMS, two special event requests, and the sale of a 2013 Taurus police vehicle. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a closed session.

• Request to keep chickens at 35929 Diane Lane (Janet Hope)
• Medical services contract with Richmond-Lenox EMS
• Special event procession on Main Street (St. Augustine Catholic Church)
• 2021 Richmond Seniors Barbeque special event
• Sale of 2013 Taurus police vehicle; Schedule of Bills $164,635.19

The Richmond City Council approved Janet Hope's petition to keep 13 egg-laying hens at 35929 Diane Lane, subject to conditions including no roosters, a one-year review, and a limit to the existing coop. The council also approved a new five-year EMS contract with Richmond-Lenox EMS, a special event procession for St. Augustine Church, a seniors BBQ, and the sale of a 2013 Taurus police vehicle. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved petition to keep 13 hens at 35929 Diane Lane (all yeas)
• Approved FY2021-2026 EMS contract with Richmond-Lenox EMS (all yeas)
• Approved St. Augustine Church procession down Main Street on June 6, 2021 (all yeas)
• Approved special event for 2021 Richmond Seniors BBQ at Beebe Street Park (all yeas)
• Approved sale of 2013 Taurus police vehicle (all yeas)

City Council

This is a special budget workshop where the Richmond City Council will review the proposed FY2021-2022 city budget. The agenda includes audience participation for non-agenda items and council comments, but the primary focus is the budget review.

• Review of Proposed FY2021-2022 City Budget

The Richmond City Council held a special budget workshop and reached general agreement on the proposed FY2021-22 budget, with amendments including $54,000 for a new police SUV, $20,400 for firefighter turnout gear, and a three-year trash contract extension with Waste Management. The council also agreed to give one retired police Taurus to DPW, keep another as a police admin car, and sell a high-mileage 2015 SUV. No formal votes were taken; decisions were by consensus.

• Approved FY2021-22 budget as amended, adding $54,000 for new police SUV (consensus)
• Agreed to extend Waste Management trash contract for 3 years (0%, 3.5%, 3.5% increases) (consensus)
• Added $20,400 to Fire Department line item for turnout gear to bring all gear current (consensus)
• Agreed to give one 2013 Taurus police vehicle to DPW as admin car (consensus)
• Agreed to keep one 2013 Taurus as police admin car and sell the third (consensus)
• Agreed to sell one high-mileage 2015 SUV police vehicle and replace it (consensus)
• Agreed to cut $200,000 from equipment line and assign $400,000 from General Fund for dispatch consoles in FY2022-23 (consensus)
• Tabled further discussion on RVFD officer stipend pending Fire Department membership input (consensus)

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings. They will continue discussions on accessory structure size and height allowances, and discuss Grace Community Church at 36015 Friday Street. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Continued discussion on accessory structure size/height allowances
• Discussion on Grace Community Church at 36015 Friday Street (corner of Forest Avenue and Friday Street)

The Richmond Planning Commission discussed but did not vote on proposed changes to accessory structure size, height, and setback rules. They favored a 7.5% area limit with a 3,000 sq ft cap, a 22-foot height limit, and a 5-foot setback, and directed the City Planner to draft an ordinance. They also discussed potential uses for Grace Community Church, preferring office, school, or day care over multi-family, but took no formal action.

• Excused Commissioner Frank from meeting (all yeas)
• Approved April 8, 2021 minutes as presented (all yeas)
• Received and filed correspondence (all yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented
• Discussed accessory structure size/height/setback changes; directed City Planner to draft ordinance
• Discussed Grace Community Church uses; no formal action

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Kenneth Shankin to allow a privacy fence four feet from an existing chain link fence, where ten feet is required. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and correspondence.

• Public hearing for VAR-03-2021: variance from Section 7.07 (Fences) at 70486 Beebe Street
• Consideration of VAR-03-2021 (same request)
• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2021 regular meeting
• Correspondence: City Council minutes from February 15, March 1, March 15, and April 5, 2021; Quarterly Roundtable minutes from March 1, 2021

The Board of Zoning Appeals postponed action on a variance request for a privacy fence at 70486 Beebe Street until the July 8, 2021, meeting. The applicant requested the variance to build a fence four feet from an existing chain link fence, but the city planner noted the need was self-created and there was no practical difficulty. With only three members present, a unanimous vote was required, and the applicant chose to wait for the full board.

• Excused members Caperton and Garber from the meeting (all yeas)
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2021, as presented (all yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (all yeas)
• Opened public hearing for VAR-03-2021 at 7:04 pm (all yeas)
• Closed public hearing at 7:12 pm (all yeas)
• Postponed action on VAR-03-2021 until July 8, 2021, meeting (all yeas)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:27 pm (all yeas)

Library Board of Trustees

The Lois Wagner Memorial Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including approving the April minutes, receiving the financial report, and discussing the library clerk and library fines under new business. The meeting also includes public comments, reports from the chairperson and librarian, and a look at the May newsletter.

• Approval of April 2021 Library Board Minutes
• Financial Report: Revenue & Expenditures and Requisition Logs
• New Business: Library Clerk
• New Business: Library Fines
• Next meeting scheduled for Monday, September 13th at 5:30 p.m.

The Lois Wagner Memorial Library Board of Trustees approved the library clerk position description and authorized posting the position. The board also tabled discussion of library fines until October 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved library clerk position description and posting (all yes)
• Tabled library fines discussion until October 2021 (all yes)

Recreation Board

The Richmond Recreation Board is meeting to review the March activity report and discuss future plans for Camp Richmond and the Richmond Community Pool. The agenda includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and audience participation, with the main substantive topics being the two facilities.

• Discussion of Camp Richmond
• Discussion of Richmond Community Pool
• Approval of March 2, 2021 minutes
• Recreation Director activity report for March

The Richmond Recreation Board met and approved minutes and agenda. Camp Richmond will not run this year because only one staff application was received. The community pool will open with limited capacity, planned at 50 bathers due to lifeguard shortages. No formal items for consideration were brought before the board.

• Excused Board Member Caperton from meeting (all yeas)
• Approved March 2, 2021 minutes as presented (all yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (all yeas)
• Cancelled Camp Richmond for 2021 due to insufficient staff applications
• Decided to open community pool at limited capacity (50 bathers) due to lifeguard shortage

City Council

The agenda for the Richmond, MI City Council meeting on May 3, 2021, could not be retrieved. The website returned an error stating the file was not found. No meeting items are available for summary.

• Agenda PDF not found on city website

The Richmond City Council held a special budget workshop to review the City Manager's proposed FY2021-22 budget. Council members expressed general agreement with the revenues and most budget items, but discussed concerns about the Cable Television Committee's part-time hire and the school teaching arrangement. They also agreed to cancel Camp Richmond for the summer due to staffing difficulties. No formal votes were taken; the workshop was for discussion only.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (all yeas)
• Agreed to hire a part-time assistant for Cable Television Committee
• Agreed to re-evaluate the school program and charge the school for true class costs
• Agreed with revenues as presented for Cable Television Committee
• Agreed with budget as presented for Building Department
• Agreed with budget as presented for Lois Wagner Memorial Library
• Agreed not to hold Camp Richmond for summer 2021
• Adjourned the workshop at 6:38 p.m. (all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider several items, including the sale and lot split/combine of 68420 Main Street, a food truck request from Richmond Little League, and appointments. They will also vote on resolutions recognizing the Competitive Cheer State Championship Team and approving the annual Memorial Day Parade.

• Sale of 68420 Main Street
• Lot split and combine of 68420 Main Street
• Food truck request from Richmond Little League
• Resolution 2021-8 recognizing Competitive Cheer State Championship Team
• Resolution 2021-9 approving Memorial Day Parade

The Richmond City Council approved the sale of the old gas station property at 68420 Main Street to neighboring owners Joshua and Laura Kramer for $11,700 and Colleen Maedel for $18,300, and approved the corresponding lot split/combination. The council also approved several other items, including recognizing the state champion cheer team, allowing mobile food vendors at a Little League event, proclaiming the National Day of Prayer, reappointing a recreation board member, and authorizing the Memorial Day Parade. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved sale of 68420 Main Street to Kramer ($11,700) and Maedel ($18,300) (all yeas)
• Approved lot split/combination of 68420 Main Street (all yeas)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-8 recognizing the 2021 State Champion Competitive Cheer Team (all yeas)
• Approved special event request for mobile food vendors at Richmond Little League event June 12-13 (all yeas)
• Authorized Mayor to sign National Day of Prayer proclamation for May 6, 2021 (all yeas)
• Reappointed Melissa Majchrzak to Recreation Board for 2-year term (all yeas)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-9 to close M-19 for Memorial Day Parade on May 31, 2021 (all yeas)
• Authorized purchase of three wreaths for Memorial Day (all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a special budget workshop to review the proposed FY2021-2022 city budget. This is a discussion and review item, not a final adoption. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and audience participation.

• Review of proposed FY2021-2022 City Budget

The Richmond City Council held a special budget workshop to review the proposed FY2021-22 budget. Council agreed with the presented revenues and most budget items, including a general fund ending balance of $2,011,592 and a property tax levy of 15.8717 mills. They requested further information on fire department officer compensation, turnout gear inventory, waste collection cost comparisons, and a driveway repair issue near Ted's Restaurant. No formal decisions were made; items were tabled for future budget meetings.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (all yeas)
• Agreed with proposed FY2021-22 General Fund revenues as presented
• Agreed with Fire Department budget as presented, pending further discussion on officer compensation and turnout gear
• Agreed with City Council, Elections, Legal Services, City Clerk, Assessor, Board of Review, and Treasurer budgets as presented
• Agreed with Refuse Collection budget as presented, pending cost comparison with other communities
• Agreed with Public Service Director, DPW, Major Street, Local Street, Cemetery, Mausoleum, Wastewater, DPW Vehicle, Street Improvement, Sanitary Sewer, Water, and SWIP funds as presented
• Agreed with DPW Capital Improvement Sheets as presented
• Adjourned the special budget workshop at 7:27 p.m. (all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 19, 2021, with a consent agenda of routine reports and a $234,157.98 bill schedule. Key items include a public hearing, a special event request for the Heritage Festival, a sludge hauling proposal from BioTech Agronomics, a DTE proposal for Diane Lane, a recommendation to skip competitive bids for 68420 Main Street, and filling a council vacancy after a resignation.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated April 15, 2021, in the amount of $234,157.98
• Consideration of Approving BioTech Agronomics Proposal/Sludge Hauling
• Consideration of DTE Proposal/Diane Lane
• Consideration of Approving Letter of Recommendation from the City Manager Recommending Not Seeking Competitive Bids/68420 Main Street
• Consideration of Filling Council Vacancy

The Richmond City Council approved several items, including waiving competitive bidding for the sale of 68420 Main Street, approving a sludge hauling contract with BioTech Agronomics, and approving DTE street lighting on Diane Lane. Council also accepted the resignation of Councilor Dennis LaFore and appointed Jim Schultz to fill the vacancy. The Heritage Festival special event request was approved.

• Approved RAHGS Heritage Festival special event request with street closures (all yeas)
• Approved BioTech Agronomics sludge hauling contract, $28,450 per gallon for estimated 500,000 gallons/year (all yeas)
• Amended FY 2020-2021 budget for Diane Lane lighting from $10,000 to $12,592 (all yeas)
• Approved DTE proposal for Diane Lane lighting at $12,591.48 (all yeas)
• Waived competitive bidding for sale of 68420 Main Street (all yeas, roll call)
• Accepted resignation of Councilor Dennis LaFore (all yeas)
• Appointed Jim Schultz to fill council vacancy until November 14, 2021 (all yeas)

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings. They will consider a site plan review for a 40' by 80' pavilion at Saint Peters Lutheran Church, and discuss potential changes to accessory structure size allowances.

• Site Plan Review SPR-02-2021 for a 40' by 80' pavilion at 67055 Gratiot Avenue (APN: 50-07-06-01-451-044)
• Discussion on Accessory Structure size allowances

The Richmond Planning Commission approved a site plan review for a 40' by 80' open-air pavilion at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 67055 Gratiot Avenue. The commission also discussed but did not decide on amendments to accessory structure size allowances, requesting revised language and roof pitch options for future consideration.

• Approved site plan review for 40' by 80' pavilion at 67055 Gratiot Avenue (all yeas)
• Excused Commissioner Kaminski from the meeting due to medical reasons (all yeas)
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2021, as amended (all yeas)
• Received and filed correspondence (all yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (all yeas)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 p.m. (all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council approved a petition from Krissy Jessop and Chris Wald to keep one pot-bellied pig at 35415 Pound Road, subject to conditions limiting the enclosure size and requiring a review if complaints arise. The council also approved several other items, including a bid for new grit classifier equipment, board appointments, and scheduling budget workshops.

• Approved the petition to keep one pot-bellied pig at 35415 Pound Road, with conditions on enclosure size and a one-year review if complaints are received.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the schedule of bills for $568,553.32 and receiving minutes from various boards.
• Approved the request to place senior banners on poles from Park Street to Heritage Drive, with conditions on banner supply and placement.
• Reappointed Robb Garber to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a 3-year term ending December 31, 2023.
• Reappointed Gina Caperton and Susan Kiel to the Recreation Board for 2-year terms ending March 31, 2023.
• Appointed Mayor Tim Rix as Council Ex-Officio Member on the Recreation Board for a term ending March 31, 2022.
• Authorized the expense of $36,300.00 to Process Piping for new Grit Classifier equipment installation.
• Scheduled budget workshops for April 26, May 3, and May 17, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved three items: a $2,505 root barrier for the hike bike path, a $1,792 repair for the City Hall/Police Post sign, and routine bills and payroll. The authority also reviewed the façade programs but took no action on them.

• Approved $2,505 root barrier quote for hike bike path (all yeas)
• Approved $1,792 quote from Small Time Masonry LLC for City Hall sign repairs (all yeas)
• Approved payroll expense of $5,955.78 (all yeas)
• Approved schedule of bills of $11,008.67 (all yeas)
• Approved minutes from February 24, 2021 (all yeas)
• Excused members LaFore and Reindel from meeting (all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine reports and resolutions, a public hearing, and several items for consideration. Key decisions include a request to keep chickens at 35005 Ridge, memorial and special event requests, and approval of bills totaling $89,198.98.

• Consideration of Request to Keep Chickens/35005 Ridge
• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated March 11, 2021, in the amount of $89,198.98
• Consideration of Special Event Activity-Mobile Food Vendors/Starr Craft Brewery LLC
• Consideration of Special Event Request/RPOA Pig Roast
• Consideration of Special Event/Richmond Knights of Columbus/Tootsie Roll Sale

The Richmond City Council approved a petition to keep chickens at 35005 Ridge Street with conditions, approved a memorial agreement for Ron Rybar, and approved several special event requests including a mobile food vendor, a pig roast, and a Tootsie Roll sale. The council also adopted the consent agenda, which included various reports and resolutions.

• Approved petition to keep 3-4 chicken hens at 35005 Ridge Street, with conditions (no roosters, one-year trial, coop size limit).
• Approved donation/gift agreement for a memorial honoring Ronald J. Rybar, funding the Chili Cook Off for five years.
• Approved special event request for Starr Craft Brewery's mobile food vendor (Scalicie's Wood Fired Pizza) on specified dates, 2-8 pm (4 yeas, 2 nays).
• Approved special event request from RPOA for a Pig Roast and Golf Cart Rodeo in Beebe Park on August 1, 2021, 1-4 pm, with beer/wine permit.
• Approved special event request from Richmond Knights of Columbus for Tootsie Roll Sale on March 26-27, 2021, with conditions.
• Adopted consent agenda including approval of FY2021-22 Council Goals and Objectives, retirement resolutions, and schedule of bills ($89,198.98).

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider two variance requests. One seeks to create a 55-foot-wide single-family lot on Howard Street where 60 feet is the minimum, and the other would allow a utility communication tower closer to a property boundary than normally permitted. The meeting is virtual and includes routine items like minutes approval and correspondence.

• VAR-01-2021: Variance to create 55-ft-wide lot at 36984 Division Road (min. 60 ft)
• VAR-02-2021: Variance for utility tower ~60 ft from boundary at 36870 Division Road (165-ft setback required)
• Public hearing on both variance requests
• Approval of January 14, 2021 minutes
• Thank-you letter from Marlane Potter to BZA

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variances. The first allows a 55-foot-wide single-family lot on Howard Street where 60 feet is the minimum. The second allows a 165-foot-tall utility tower set back 60 feet from a property line where the full height setback is required. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved variance for 55-ft lot width at 36984 Division Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 165-ft utility tower at 36870 Division Road (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two requests: a preferred class designation for a proposed indoor mini-storage business at 37570 31 Mile Road, and a site plan review for a 165-foot public utility communication tower at 36870 Division Road. The meeting will be held virtually.

• PCD-01-2021: Preferred Class Designation for non-conforming use, indoor mini-storage at 37570 31 Mile Road
• SPR-01-2021: Site Plan Review for 165-ft communication tower at 36870 Division Road
• Approval of February 11, 2021 minutes
• Correspondence from City Council meeting of February 1, 2021

The Richmond Planning Commission approved a Preferred Class Designation for a non-conforming indoor mini-storage use at 37570 31 Mile Road, subject to a condition that the designation becomes null and void if the building is vacant for over a year. The commission also approved a site plan review for a 165-foot public utility communication tower at 36870 Division Road. Both approvals were unanimous.

• Approved Preferred Class Designation for indoor mini-storage at 37570 31 Mile Road (all yeas)
• Approved Site Plan Review for 165-foot communication tower at 36870 Division Road (all yeas)

City Council

This is a special quarterly roundtable meeting of the Richmond City Council. The agenda contains only routine procedural items (call to order, roll call, audience participation, adoption of agenda) and a single discussion item on general concerns, with no votes, contracts, or ordinances scheduled. The meeting is otherwise procedural boilerplate.

• Discussion on Items of General Concern

The Richmond City Council held a special quarterly roundtable meeting on March 1, 2021, discussing various city priorities and property issues. The council agreed to proceed with Option 2 for the Monroe Street driveway repair, which involves replacing the entire driveway and sidewalk, contingent on the resident participating in some of the cost. Additionally, the council directed administration to work with a property owner on upgrades to a driveway in the Parker Street right-of-way. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were discussed and agreed upon by consensus.

• Agreed to replace the entire driveway and sidewalk at 35220 Monroe Street, with the resident sharing some cost.
• Directed administration to work with Mike Dixon on driveway and porch upgrades at 69181 Parker Street.
• Consensus to hold the next meeting in public rather than via Zoom.
• Adopted the agenda as presented.

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and several action items, including a bid award for the Ridge Street overlay contract, a resolution for the EDF Grant Program, special event requests, board appointments, and confirmation of the Fire Chief. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the purchase of property.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated February 25, in the amount of $154,123.30
• Bid Award for Ridge Street Overlay Contract
• Resolution No. 2021-05 for EDF Grant Program
• Special Event Request for Vintage Road Trip Market
• Confirmation of the Fire Chief

The Richmond City Council approved a $41,986 mill & overlay contract for Ridge Street, authorized a special event (Vintage Road Trip Market) with food vendors, and confirmed Curtis Spens as Fire Chief. Several other routine items were approved, including banner requests, board appointments, and a resolution for TEDF funding. The council also entered closed session to discuss property purchase.

• Approved $41,986 Ridge Street overlay contract to James P Contracting (all yeas)
• Approved Vintage Road Trip Market event on May 15-16, 2021 (all yeas)
• Approved 3-5 mobile food vendors for the market (6-1, Rix nay)
• Approved Pay it Forward Banner request (all yeas)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-05 for TEDF funding for Burke Drive (all yeas)
• Approved Lion's Club Good Fellow Paper Sale (all yeas)
• Confirmed Curtis Spens as Fire Chief for one-year term (all yeas)
• Reappointed Marilyn Frank, Mike Kaminski, Kevin Misch, Terry Olson to boards (all yeas)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Richmond TIFA board discussed the FY2021-22 budget and reached consensus to prioritize completing existing projects, including downtown lights and parking lot improvements. They also considered funding improvements to the Aud if the building changes hands. No formal budget decisions were made; the board approved routine items like minutes and bills.

• Approved payroll expense of $4,369.63 (all yeas)
• Approved schedule of bills of $20,647.06 (all yeas)
• Approved minutes from January 27, 2021 (all yeas)
• Excused members Ruff and Yelencich from meeting (all yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (all yeas)
• Adjourned at 8:01 p.m. (all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 156-28, which amends the zoning ordinance to regulate body art parlors and body piercing studios. The council will also make board appointments, approve a resolution for MDOT signal project signatories, and consider rescheduling the quarterly roundtable workshop. The consent agenda includes routine reports and approval of bills totaling $385,290.92.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 156-28 (zoning amendment for body art parlors and piercing studios)
• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated February 11, 2021, in the amount of $385,290.92
• Board appointments to Board of Review and Economic Development Corporation
• Resolution No. 2021-4 designating signatories for MDOT signal project contract
• Rescheduling of Quarterly Roundtable Workshop

The Richmond City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 156-28, amending the zoning ordinance to regulate body art parlors and body piercing studios. The council also confirmed three board appointments, authorized the City Manager and Clerk to sign MDOT signal project documents, and rescheduled the quarterly roundtable workshop to March 1, 2021. All decisions were made by unanimous vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 156-28 amending zoning for body art parlors and body piercing studios (all yeas)
• Confirmed Bridget Wilkie to Board of Review, term expiring 12/31/2022 (all yeas)
• Confirmed Melissa Majchrzak to Economic Development Corporation, term expiring 7/1/2024 (all yeas)
• Confirmed Dianna Maniaci to Economic Development Corporation, term expiring 7/1/2023 (all yeas)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-4 authorizing City Manager and Clerk to sign MDOT signal project contract (all yeas)
• Rescheduled Quarterly Roundtable Workshop to March 1, 2021, 6:00 pm at City Hall (all yeas)
• Approved consent agenda including Schedule of Bills for $385,290.92 (all yeas)

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two Special Condition Use requests: one for a tobacconist business (Wild Wild West Tobacco) at 66751 Gratiot Avenue, and another for an indoor arcade (Starlite Arcade) at 69345 Main Street. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and correspondence.

• Public hearing and consideration for SCU-01-2021: Wild Wild West Tobacco at 66751 Gratiot Avenue
• Public hearing and consideration for SCU-02-2021: Starlite Arcade at 69345 Main Street
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2021 regular meeting
• Correspondence from City Council meetings on December 21, 2020, January 4, 2021, and January 18, 2021

The Richmond Planning Commission approved two special condition use requests: one for a tobacconist business at 66751 Gratiot Avenue and one for an indoor arcade at 69345 Main Street. Both approvals were unanimous. The meeting also included approval of minutes, correspondence, and the agenda, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved special condition use for tobacconist (Wild Wild West Tobacco) at 66751 Gratiot Avenue (all yeas)
• Approved special condition use for indoor arcade (Starlite Arcade) at 69345 Main Street (all yeas)
• Approved minutes of January 14, 2021 regular meeting (all yeas)
• Received and filed City Council correspondence (all yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a public hearing and consider allocating FY2021-22 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. They will also introduce an ordinance amendment to regulate body art parlors and body piercing studios, and consider bid awards for the Howard Street overlay project, generator maintenance, and aggregate material supply. The meeting will be held virtually.

• Public hearing and consideration of FY2021-22 CDBG funding allocations
• First reading of Ordinance No. 156-28 amending zoning for body art parlors and body piercing studios
• Bid award for Howard Street Overlay Project
• Bid award for 2021-23 Generator Maintenance
• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated January 28, 2021, in the amount of $167,601.25

The Richmond City Council approved the FY2021-22 CDBG funding allocation of $4,930 to five public service programs, including Care House, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, MCREST, Turning Point, and the Senior Services Coordinator position. The council also introduced Ordinance No. 156-28 to allow body art parlors and body piercing studios as permitted uses in certain zoning districts. Several contracts were awarded, including the Howard Street Overlay project to Astec Asphalt for $95,170.45. The council authorized the City Manager to meet with the school superintendent to discuss potential partnership on the Aud building.

• Approved $4,930 CDBG allocation to public service programs (all yeas)
• Introduced Ordinance 156-28 on body art parlors (first reading, all yeas)
• Awarded Howard Street Overlay to Astec Asphalt for $95,170.45 (all yeas)
• Awarded 2021-23 Generator Maintenance to Ancona Controls, est. $24,120 (all yeas)
• Awarded 2021 Aggregate Materials Supply to M.L. Chartier (all yeas)
• Authorized City Manager to meet with superintendent on Aud partnership (all yeas)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved spending $2,500 from the Equipment Acquisition TIFA Fund toward a Titan Leaf Cap from Bell Equipment for Truck #9, complementing the city's budgeted purchase of a brush chipper and dump box. The board also approved payroll and bills, excused a member, and discussed Christmas decorations and seasonal banners, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved $2,500 for Titan Leaf Cap from Bell Equipment (all yeas)
• Approved payroll expense of $9,364.48 (all yeas)
• Approved Schedule of Bills of $54,308.82 (all yeas)
• Approved minutes from November 24, 2020 (all yeas)
• Excused Authority Member Ruff due to work (all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting virtually to consider several action items, including adopting the Recreation Master Plan, purchasing a brush chipper and dump box, extending a grounds maintenance contract, and approving a resolution for the Ridge Street Overlay Project. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with routine reports and a $260,038.91 bill schedule, plus a public hearing.

• Approval of Resolution No. 2021-2: Adoption of City of Richmond Recreation Master Plan
• Purchase of a brush chipper
• Purchase of a dump box
• Extension of the Grounds Maintenance Contract
• Approval of Resolution No. 2021-3: Ridge Street Overlay Project Signature Resolution

The Richmond City Council approved the 2021-2026 Recreation Master Plan, purchased new DPW equipment, extended a grounds maintenance contract, and authorized a signature resolution for a road project. All votes were unanimous. The meeting was held virtually via Zoom.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-2, the 2021-2026 Recreation Master Plan (all yeas)
• Authorized $28,727.04 for a Bandit 12XPC brush chipper (all yeas)
• Authorized $13,148 for a Henderson dump body and $7,300 for a Titan Leaf Cap (all yeas)
• Extended grounds maintenance contract with Tommy's Lawn Service for 2021-2022, estimated $12,624 (all yeas)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-3, designating City Manager and City Clerk to sign MDOT contract for Ridge Street Overlay Project (all yeas)
• Rescheduled quarterly roundtable meeting to February 1, 2021, with backup date February 15 (all yeas)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting, primarily to consider a single variance request. The board will also approve minutes from its December 10, 2020 meeting and take public comments on non-agenda items. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Variance request VAR-05-2020 by Marlane Potter to allow a 1,600 sq ft house where 1,800 sq ft is required on 0.35 acres at 67774 Joe Wood Drive (APN: 50-07-06-02-403-004)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a 1,600 square foot house where 1,800 square feet is required, at 67774 Joe Wood Drive. The decision was based on factors such as the lot being vacant for over 10 years, surrounding homes of similar size, and the dissolved condominium association. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved variance VAR-05-2020 for 1,600 sq ft house at 67774 Joe Wood Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Received and filed City Council minutes from November 15 and December 7, 2020

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review a proposed text amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding body art parlors and piercing studios. The body will also discuss current standards for accessory structures.

• TXT-01-2021: Proposed text amendment to Article 4 and Section 6.301 regarding body art parlors and body piercing studios
• Review of current accessory structure standards within the Zoning Ordinance

The Richmond Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend a zoning text amendment to City Council that would allow body art parlors and body piercing studios as permitted uses in B-1, B-2, and O districts, removing the special condition use permit requirement and simplifying design standards. The commission also discussed but took no formal action on revising accessory structure size limits, favoring a tiered system based on lot size.

• Approved and recommended TXT-01-2021 to City Council, amending Article 4 and Section 6.301 to make body art parlors permitted uses in B-1, B-2, and O districts (all yeas)
• Approved minutes of October 29, 2020, regular meeting (all yeas)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2020, regular meeting (all yeas)
• Received and filed correspondence from City Council meetings (all yeas)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting virtually to consider several items, including granting MDOT a permanent easement at 32 & Main, adopting a resolution to add West Richmond Subdivision streets to the city street system, and scheduling a quarterly roundtable workshop. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, meeting minutes from other boards, and a schedule of bills totaling $103,541.03.

• Granting MDOT a permanent easement at 32 & Main
• Resolution No. 2021-1 to add West Richmond Subdivision streets to city street system
• Scheduling a quarterly roundtable workshop
• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated December 29, 2020, in the amount of $103,541.03
• Receive and file minutes from Board of Zoning Appeals and TIFA meetings