Richmond public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council accepted the resignation of member Jaime Greene effective December 31, 2022. The council also approved several board appointments and two resolutions regarding health care compliance and credit card authorization.
- Approved $199,814.62 schedule of bills (All yeas)
- Reappointed Mike Schade to the Board of Zoning Appeals through Dec 31, 2025 (All yeas)
- Reappointed Kevin Caperton to the Board of Zoning Appeals through Dec 31, 2025 (All yeas)
- Confirmed Bridget Wilkie to the Board of Review through Dec 31, 2025 (All yeas)
- Approved Resolution 2022-14 to exempt the City from Public Act 152 of 2011 for the next health care plan year (All yeas)
- Approved Resolution 2022-15 designating City Clerk, City Manager, and City Treasurer as authorized representatives for the PNC Credit Card Account (All yeas)
- Accepted resignation of City Council member Jaime Greene effective December 31, 2022 (All yeas)
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and financial reports. They will also discuss the December newsletter, memorials and gifts, and reports from the chairperson and librarian.
- Approval of November 2022 Library Board Minutes
- December Newsletter discussion
- Financial Report including Revenue & Expenditures
- Requisition Logs review
- Next meeting scheduled for January 9, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 2022. No new business or substantive policy decisions were recorded. Member Stump provided updates on upcoming Friends of the Library sales.
- Approved December 2022 Agenda (all yes)
- Approved November 2022 Minutes (all yes)
City Council
City Council approved Resolution 2022-14 to apply for three SPARK grants through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The city committed to a 10% local match if the grants are awarded. The projects focus on recreation facility renovations and new construction.
- Approved Resolution 2022-14 to apply for three SPARK grants with a 10% local match (All yeas)
- Approved grant application for Splash Pad, Tutkazanium Replacement, Bandshell/Stage Construction, pavilion relocation, and a second small pavilion (All yeas)
- Approved grant application for Ice Rink, Basketball Court, and Hike/Bike Path asphalt/concrete installation and repairs (All yeas)
- Approved grant application for Bathrooms Construction at Bailey Park (All yeas)
City Council
The City Council authorized the installation of a tankless water heater at the Roosevelt Auditorium and approved a schedule of bills. A date for a special quarterly roundtable meeting was also established.
- Approved $8,000 for St. John’s Plumbing to install a tankless water heater at Roosevelt Auditorium (7-0)
- Approved Schedule of Bills dated December 5, 2022, in the amount of $273,705.93 (7-0)
- Scheduled special quarterly roundtable meeting for February 6, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. (7-0)
- Approved minutes from November 21, 2022, and November 27, 2022 meetings (7-0)
Tax Increment Finance Authority
The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved payroll expenses and a schedule of bills. The board also held a second informational meeting regarding Public Act 57 reporting requirements and agreed to add project photos to the city's TIFA website.
- Approved Payroll Expenses for Oct 7 to Nov 17, 2022, in the amount of $8,743.00 (All yeas)
- Approved Schedule of Bills for Oct 13 to Nov 14, 2022, in the amount of $11,688.52 (All yeas)
- Approved minutes from October 26, 2022 (All yeas)
- Agreed to add photos of completed facade and TIFA projects to the city website
City Council
City Council approved the sale of the city's 2009 HME Engine to the Northwest Fire and Ambulance District. The council authorized the sale at $145,000, with permission for the Fire Chief and City Manager to accept as low as $130,000 to complete the transaction.
- Approved sale of 2009 HME Engine to Northwest Fire and Ambulance District for $145,000 (All yeas)
- Authorized Fire Chief and City Manager to accept a minimum of $130,000 for the engine sale (All yeas)
City Council
City Council approved the route and food vendors for the December 3 Community Santa Parade. The council also authorized $6,250 for wastewater treatment plant maintenance and adopted a Roadway Asset Management Plan for MDOT submission.
- Approved Community Santa Parade route and Tree Lighting for Dec 3 (All yeas)
- Approved special event application for three mobile food vendors for Dec 3 (All yeas)
- Approved two across-the-road banners for Richmond Little League registration (All yeas)
- Authorized $6,250 to Teltow Contracting for WWTP oxidation ditch sludge removal (All yeas)
- Adopted City of Richmond Roadway Asset Management Plan for MDOT approval (All yeas)
- Approved schedule of bills dated Nov 21, 2022, totaling $133,351.42 (All yeas)
Library Board of Trustees
The Lois Wagner Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the October minutes, receive the November newsletter, and review financial reports including revenue, expenditures, and requisition logs. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.
The board approved the November 2022 agenda and the October 2022 meeting minutes. No new business or substantive policy decisions were recorded.
- Approved November 2022 Agenda (all yes)
- Approved October 2022 Minutes (all yes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved Public Improvement Reviews for the reconstruction of Diane Lane and Stone Street. Both requests passed with unanimous support.
- Approved Public Improvement Review (PIR-03-2022) for Diane Lane reconstruction (All yeas)
- Approved Public Improvement Review (PIR-04-2022) for Stone Street reconstruction (All yeas)
City Council
City Council approved the purchase of radar signs and a St. Patrick's Day 5K run/walk. A request for a Chamber of Commerce Festival of Trees was denied due to concerns over the state of the Roosevelt Civic Auditorium. The council also received a clean financial audit for FY 2021-22.
- Approved $15,580 purchase of four TC-400 Battery Powered Radar Signs (7-0)
- Approved St. Patrick's Day 5K Run/Walk at Trailhead Park and Macomb Orchard Trail for March 11, 2023 (All yeas)
- Denied First Annual Chamber of Commerce Festival of Trees request (0-7)
- Approved $620,159.97 schedule of bills dated November 7, 2022 (All yeas)
- Approved FY 2021-22 City Financial Report from Plante Moran (All yeas)
Recreation Board
The board approved forwarding a recommendation to the City Council to introduce the Silver Sneakers program. Members discussed potential rental fees and programming for the Roosevelt Civic Auditorium but deferred final fee decisions for further clarification.
- Approved recommendation to Council for introduction of Silver Sneakers fitness program (All yeas)
- Approved September 6, 2022, minutes (All yeas)
- Adopted agenda (All yeas)
- Tabled Roosevelt Civic Auditorium rental fees pending further clarification (All yeas)
- Approved general direction of Roosevelt Civic Auditorium program ideas (All yeas)
Tax Increment Finance Authority
The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved conceptual plans for three parking lots in the North Business District and authorized administration to meet with property owners. The board also approved payroll and bills totaling $51,791.43.
- Approved Parking Lot Conceptual Plans (All yeas)
- Approved Payroll Expenses for Sept 23-Oct 6 in amount of $3,296.14 (All yeas)
- Approved Schedule of Bills for Sept 21-Oct 12 in amount of $48,495.29 (All yeas)
- Adopted 2023 TIFA meeting schedule as amended (All yeas)
- Rescheduled November 2022 meeting to November 30 (All yeas)
- Approved September 28, 2022 minutes (All yeas)
Library Board of Trustees
The Lois Wagner Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and the October newsletter. The board is scheduled to discuss the 2023 library calendar, meeting dates, and the director's evaluation.
- 2023 Library Calendar
- 2023 Library Board Meeting Dates
- Director's Evaluation
- Revenue & Expenditures financial report
Library Board of Trustees
The Lois Wagner Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and newsletters. The board is scheduled to discuss the migration of its automation system and the election of officers.
- Automation system migration
- Election of officers
- Director's evaluation
- Review of revenue and expenditures
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review the April 2022 minutes and financial reports. Discussion includes the 2022/2023 fiscal year budget wrap up and Library Card Sign Up Month.
- Approval of April 2022 Library Board Minutes
- Review of Revenue & Expenditures and Requisition Logs
- 2022/2023 FY Budget Wrap Up
Library Board of Trustees
The Lois Wagner Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and the April newsletter. The board is scheduled to address unfinished business regarding the 2022/2023 fiscal year budget.
- 2022/2023 FY Budget
- Revenue & Expenditures financial report
- Requisition Logs
Library Board of Trustees
The Board will review the February 2022 minutes and the March newsletter. The agenda includes a financial report covering revenue, expenditures, and requisition logs.
- Approval of February 2022 Library Board Minutes
- Review of Financial Report (Revenue & Expenditures)
- Review of Requisition Logs