Richmond public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 18, 2023, to consider several items, including a cost-sharing agreement for 33 Mile Road, the DIA Inside-Out Program, and board appointments. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with numerous departmental reports and a schedule of bills totaling $228,122.23. A public hearing is scheduled, but no specific topic is listed.

• Consideration of Cost Sharing Agreement/MCDOR/33 Mile Road
• Consideration of DIA Inside-Out Program
• Consideration of Board Appointments
• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated December 18, 2023, in the amount of $228,122.23
• Consent agenda includes receive and file reports from DPW, Clerk, Planner, Treasury, Police, and other departments for November 2023

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request for a Special Condition Use and Site Plan Review for a proposed event venue (Richmond Rock Room R3 Event Center) at 69020 Main Street. The commission will also review a revision to Article 7 (Sewer and Water System Analysis) of the Master Plan. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and audience participation.

• Public hearing and consideration of Special Condition Use and Site Plan Review for event venue at 69020 Main Street (APN: 50-07-03-35-487-003)
• Review of Master Plan revision: Article 7 (Sewer and Water System Analysis)
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2023 regular meeting
• Correspondence: City Council minutes from November 6, 13, and 20, 2023

Library Board of Trustees

The Lois Wagner Memorial Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving public comments, and reviewing financial reports. The main substantive item is discussion of the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget under new business.

• 2024/2025 FY Budget discussion
• Financial report and requisition logs review
• Approval of November 2023 minutes
• Public comments period

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will review activity reports for October and November 2023. The board will also consider the Class of 2024 Project Graduation and the DIA Inside Out Program.

• October and November activity reports
• Class of 2024-Project Graduation consideration
• DIA Inside Out Program consideration

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and several items for consideration. Key decisions include adopting poverty exemption guidelines, a cost-sharing agreement for 33 Mile Road, and purchases of a mini-excavator and snow pusher box. The consent agenda includes paying bills of $109,289.68 and recognizing a retirement.

• Resolution 2023-17: Poverty Exemption Guidelines
• Cost Sharing Agreement with MCDOR for 33 Mile Road
• Equipment purchase: mini-excavator
• Equipment repair: 2003 Sterling dump truck
• Schedule of Bills dated Dec 4, 2023: $109,289.68

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Richmond Tax Increment Finance Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will approve minutes and bills, hear public comments, and consider two items: holding a second PA 57 public meeting and discussing a Chili Cook-off event.

• Approval of bills: payroll $2,024.68 and schedule of bills $61,662.52
• 2nd PA 57 public meeting
• Discussion on Chili Cook-off
• Revenue and Expense Report for October 2023

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approving minutes, receiving departmental reports, and paying bills. The main substantive item is a public hearing and consideration of a lot split/combination for Gerald & Suzanne Caporuscio. The council will also hold a closed session to evaluate the city manager.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated November 20, 2023, in the amount of $340,101.46
• Public hearing and consideration of lot split/combination for Gerald & Suzanne Caporuscio
• Adoption of Resolution 2023-15 declaring November as Family Court Awareness Month
• Receive and file various departmental activity reports for October 2023
• Closed session for City Manager Evaluation

City Council

This is an organizational meeting to swear in councilors elected November 7, 2023, and to elect a Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tempore for the 2023-25 term. The council will also administer oaths of office to the newly elected officers.

• Swearing in of councilors elected November 7, 2023
• Selection of 2023-25 Mayor
• Administering Oath of Office to the Mayor
• Selection of 2023-25 Mayor Pro-Tempore
• Administering Oath of Office to the Mayor Pro-Tempore

Library Board of Trustees

The Lois Wagner Memorial Library Board of Trustees is meeting for a routine monthly session. The agenda includes public comments, approval of minutes, financial reports, and updates from the chairperson and librarian, plus discussion of new business and outreach brainstorming with Richmond Township.

• Approval of October 2023 meeting minutes
• Financial report: revenue, expenditures, and requisition logs
• Discussion of November newsletter
• Outreach brainstorming with Richmond Township

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider revisions to the Master Plan, specifically Article 7 (Sewer and Water System Analysis) and Article 8 (Socio-Economic Analysis). The agenda includes approval of minutes, audience participation, and correspondence, but no public hearings are scheduled. The main action item is the review and potential adoption of these Master Plan revisions.

• Review of Master Plan Article 7 (Sewer and Water System Analysis)
• Review of Master Plan Article 8 (Socio-Economic Analysis)
• Approval of minutes from October 12, 2023
• Correspondence: City Council minutes from October 2 and October 16, 2023

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider approving the city audit, several special event requests including the Community Tree Lighting and Santa Parade, and a resolution under Public Act 152. They will also discuss Beebe Park improvements related to drainage. The meeting includes a consent agenda with routine items and a schedule of bills totaling $186,676.39.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated November 6, 2023, in the amount of $186,676.39
• Presentation and Approval of City Audit
• Special Event Activity/Community Tree Lighting and Santa Parade with Mobile Food Vendor and Kris Kringle Market
• Special Event Request/Mobile Food Vendor/Maniaci Reindeer Event
• Beebe Park Improvements/Drainage

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Richmond Tax Increment Finance Authority will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes and bills, including payroll of $8,332.49 and a bill schedule of $90,276.79. The main items for discussion are a downtown lighting proposal and a community tree lighting event. Public comments will be taken before the agenda is adopted.

• Payroll expenses for September 8 through October 19, 2023: $8,332.49
• Schedule of bills for September 19 through October 16, 2023: $90,276.79
• Downtown lighting proposal (Rauhorn)
• Community tree lighting event

City Council

The City Council will review several special event requests and consider appointments for various local boards. The meeting also includes the approval of a $194,231.71 schedule of bills and the receipt of several departmental activity reports.

• Approval of schedule of bills totaling $194,231.71
• Board appointments for Cable TV Committee, Board of Zoning Appeals, TIFA Board, and Planning Commission
• Special event requests for Broadway Connection Debut/5K, The Shabby Pig Boutique, Richmond Lions Club, and Richmond Wrestling
• Consideration of a Board of Zoning Appeals resignation

City Council

This is a special quarterly roundtable meeting of the Richmond City Council. The agenda consists of routine procedural items and a general discussion on items of concern, with no specific action items listed.

• Discussion on Items of General Concern

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider revisions to the Master Plan, specifically Article 5 (Historic Structures and Preservation) and Article 6 (Natural Features). The agenda includes approval of minutes, correspondence, and public comment periods, but no public hearings are scheduled. The main action item is the review and potential adoption of these Master Plan revisions.

• Review of Master Plan Article 5 (Historic Structures and Preservation)
• Review of Master Plan Article 6 (Natural Features)
• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2023
• Correspondence: City Council minutes from September 5 and 18, 2023
• St. Clair County Metro 2023 Fall Workshop Information

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing and one item for consideration: a variance request from Gerald and Suzanne Caporuscio to allow a lot line adjustment that would increase the nonconformity of an existing structure at 68361 Beech Street. The board will also approve minutes and receive correspondence.

• Public hearing on variance request VAR-01-2023 by Gerald and Suzanne Caporuscio
• Variance from Section 22.02 (Nonconforming Structures) for property at 68361 Beech Street (APN 50-07-06-01-156-005)
• Approval of minutes from joint BZA/Planning Commission meeting of May 11, 2023
• Correspondence includes City Council minutes from September 5 and 18, 2023, and Planning Commission minutes from July 13, 2023

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a public hearing and consider several action items, including the Victoria Park Site Condominium Development, an intergovernmental agreement for weir maintenance on Swan Creek, and additional city office closures for 2024. The agenda also includes approval of the consent agenda, which covers meeting minutes and a schedule of bills totaling $467,408.42.

• Consideration of Victoria Park Site Condominium Development
• Consideration of Intergovernmental Agreement – Weir Maintenance/Swan Creek
• Consideration of Additional City Office Closures/2024
• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated October 2, 2023, in the amount of $467,408.42
• Public hearing on an unspecified item

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Richmond Tax Increment Finance Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, and a revenue/expense report. The board will also consider adopting the 2024 meeting schedule and discuss Christmas programming. Public comments are invited.

• Approval of payroll expenses for August 18-September 7, 2023: $5,760.35
• Approval of schedule of bills for August 22-September 18, 2023: $55,058.67
• Approval of 2024 meeting schedule
• Discussion of Christmas programming

City Council

The Richmond City Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes receiving and filing various departmental reports for August 2023, and approving a schedule of bills totaling $1,407,985.84. The council will also consider a special request from the Richmond Knights of Columbus for a Tootsie Roll sale, and discuss scheduling a quarterly roundtable meeting and the 2024 council meeting schedule. A public hearing is scheduled, though no specific items are listed for it.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated September 18, 2023, in the amount of $1,407,985.84
• Consideration of Special Request/Richmond Knights of Columbus/Tootsie Roll Sale
• Consideration of Scheduling a Quarterly Roundtable Meeting Date
• Consideration of Scheduling 2024 Council Meeting Schedule
• Receive and File various August 2023 departmental reports (DPW, Clerk, Police, etc.)

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will consider revisions to the Master Plan, specifically Article 1 (Introduction), Article 3 (Existing Land Use Analysis), and Article 6 (Natural Features), and adopt its 2024 regular meeting schedule. No public hearings are scheduled. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and correspondence.

• Review of Master Plan Article 1 (Introduction)
• Review of Master Plan Article 3 (Existing Land Use Analysis)
• Review of Master Plan Article 6 (Natural Features)
• Adoption of 2024 Regular Meeting Schedule

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees elected new officers for its leadership positions. The board also approved the schedule for its 2024 meetings.

• Elected Maksymiuk as Chair (all yes)
• Elected Stump as Vice-Chair (all yes)
• Elected Kiel as Recording Secretary (all yes)
• Elected O’Neill as Corresponding Secretary (all yes)
• Elected Robson as Trustee (all yes)
• Approved 2024 Library Board meeting dates (all yes)
• Approved May 2023 minutes (all yes)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider several items, including a request from the Richmond Community Theatre, a special event request for a historic cemetery walk, a resolution designating an early voting polling site, and the purchase of voting equipment. The council will also approve the consent agenda, which includes bills totaling $712,155.44.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated September 5, 2023, in the amount of $712,155.44
• Consideration of Adopting Resolution 2023-12 / Designation of Early Voting Polling Site
• Consideration of purchase of Voting Equipment / DS200 Scanner / Tabulator
• Consideration of Richmond Community Theatre/Aud Request
• Consideration of Special Event Request / Historic Cemetery Walk / Richmond Area Historical and Genealogical Society

The City Council designated the City Hall-Community Room as the early in-person polling site. Council also approved the purchase of a new precinct tabulator and granted requests for the use of city facilities for community events.

• Approved schedule of bills dated September 5, 2023, for $712,155.44
• Approved Richmond Community Theatre use of Roosevelt Civic Auditorium for production and rehearsals
• Approved Richmond Area Historical and Genealogical Society Cemetery Walk on September 30, 2023
• Adopted Resolution 2023-13 designating Richmond City Hall-Community Room as the early in-person polling site
• Approved $5,979.00 purchase of one DS200 Precinct Tabulator from ES&S (7-0)

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will review activity reports from July and August. The meeting includes consideration of the 2024 Community Center building closures and upcoming meeting dates.

• Community Center 2024 Building Closures
• Recreation Board 2024 Meeting Dates
• Cornhole League Proposal
• RCT Christmas Program Proposal for The Aud

The Board approved the 2024 event schedule, community center closures, and board meeting dates. It also approved a youth corn hole league and forwarded a request for the Richmond Community Theatre's Christmas production to the Council.

• Approved 2024 event and Community Center closure dates
• Approved 2024 Recreation Board meeting dates
• Approved Youth Corn hole League at the Roosevelt Civic Auditorium
• Approved and forwarded to Council RCT's request to use Roosevelt Civic Auditorium for 'The White Christmas' production and rehearsals
• Approved July 11, 2023 minutes

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Richmond Tax Increment Finance Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, bills, and reports. The main item for consideration is approval of DTE parking lot lighting. Public comments will be taken.

• Approval of DTE Parking Lot Lighting
• Payroll expenses of $4,906.65 for July 20-August 17, 2023
• Schedule of bills of $45,073.11 for July 20-August 21, 2023
• Revenue and Expense Report for July 2023

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved a contract with DTE to install two light poles in the parking lot project located on Forest, between Water and Monroe St. The board also approved payroll and bills for the July-August period.

• Approved DTE parking lot lighting contract for $15,014.99 (All yeas)
• Approved payroll expenses for July 20 to August 17, 2023, totaling $4,906.65 (All yeas)
• Approved schedule of bills for July 20 to August 21, 2023, totaling $45,073.11 (All yeas)
• Approved July 26, 2023 meeting minutes (All yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine reports and a $1,283,377.79 bill schedule. The main items for consideration include approving SMART transit contracts for FY2024 and several special event requests, including a mobile food vendor and a banner request. A public hearing is scheduled, but no specific topic is listed.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated August 21, 2023, in the amount of $1,283,377.79
• Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-11 approving SMART FY2024 Municipal and Community Credit Contracts
• Special event request for mobile food vendor/Backyard Living
• Special event request for Richmond Moose Lodge/Michigan Dressers
• Special event request for Richmond High School Band Boosters banner for Annual Pumpkin/Craft Extravaganza

The City Council approved several special event permits for local businesses and organizations, including the Richmond Moose Lodge and Richmond Band Boosters. Council also approved the FY2024 SMART transit contracts and recognized the Richmond Blue Devils Youth Football and Cheer Corp. as a non-profit for gaming license purposes.

• Approved $1,283,377.79 schedule of bills (All yeas)
• Approved mobile food vendor request for Backyard Living Co. on Sept 10 (6-1)
• Approved Richmond Moose Lodge charity BBQ and tent placement (All yeas)
• Approved 36th Annual Toy Run for Kids road closure on Oct 1 (All yeas)
• Approved banner request for Richmond Moose Lodge and Michigan Dressers (All yeas)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-11 transferring $5,501 and $14,060 in SMART credits to Richmond-Lenox EMS (All yeas)
• Approved Richmond Band Boosters banner and signage request (All yeas)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-12 recognizing Richmond Blue Devils Youth Football and Cheer Corp. as a non-profit (All yeas)

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider revisions to the Master Plan, specifically Article 1 (Introduction) and Article 3 (Existing Land Use Analysis). No public hearings are scheduled. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and audience participation.

• Consideration of Master Plan Revision: Article 1 (Introduction) and Article 3 (Existing Land Use Analysis)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider routine items including approval of a $1,105,828.71 bill schedule, confirmation of the city assessor appointment, and purchase of window treatments. The agenda also includes resolutions recognizing the retirement of Earl Baranowski and Pastor Mark Haller, plus several consent agenda items. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled beyond the listed items.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated August 7, 2023, in the amount of $1,105,828.71
• Resolution No. 2023-9 recognizing retirement of Earl Baranowski
• Resolution No. 2023-10 honoring Pastor Mark Haller
• Consideration of confirming the appointment of the City Assessor
• Consideration of approving the purchase of Aud window treatments

The City Council confirmed the appointment of Mitchell Elrod as City Assessor and approved a contract with Assessment Administration Services, LLC. Council also authorized the purchase of window coverings for the Roosevelt Civic Auditorium and approved a new recreation department logo.

• Confirmed appointment of Mitchell Elrod as City Assessor (All yeas)
• Approved $5,236.00 purchase of window coverings for Roosevelt Civic Auditorium from Richmond Interiors (All yeas)
• Approved Recreation Department Logo #2 with recommended revisions (All yeas)
• Designated Misteravich as Official MML Representative (All yeas)
• Designated Allen as Alternate MML Representative (All yeas)
• Accepted resignation of Kathy Osebold from the Economic Development Corporation (All yeas)
• Approved Schedule of Bills dated August 7, 2023, in the amount of $1,105,828.71 (All yeas)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-9 (Retirement of Earl Baranowski) and Resolution No. 2023-10 (Pastor Mark Haller) (All yeas)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Richmond Tax Increment Finance Authority is holding its regular meeting to review the façade program, approve bills and payroll, and receive reports. The agenda is largely routine, with no major new proposals or public hearings.

• Review of Façade Program
• Approval of payroll expenses for June 22–July 19, 2023: $5,222.07
• Approval of schedule of bills for June 22–July 19, 2023: $318,877.62
• Revenue and expense report for June 2023

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved a change to the Project Clean-Up program to encourage businesses adjacent to the new parking lot to renovate their rear facades. The board also approved payroll and bills for the period ending July 19, 2023.

• Approved payroll expenses of $5,222.07 (All yeas)
• Approved schedule of bills of $318,877.62 (All yeas)
• Approved forgiveness of banked years on Project Clean-Up applications for FY2022-2023 or FY2023/2024 for businesses adjacent to the new parking lot (All yeas)
• Approved June 28, 2023 minutes (All yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine reports and a $289,818.74 bill schedule. The main items for consideration are purchases of a police vehicle and ammunition, plus resolutions for the Richmond Area Good Old Days Festival. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Consideration of purchase – Police vehicle
• Consideration of purchase - Ammunition
• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated July 17, 2023, in the amount of $289,818.74
• Resolutions for Good Old Days Festival: Children's Parade, Grand Parade, Outhouse Race, Fireworks Display, banners, parking lot use, street closures

The City Council authorized the purchase of a new police SUV and ammunition. They also adopted several resolutions to coordinate road closures and events for the 59th annual Good Old Days Festival and approved a food truck request for the Richmond Little League tournament.

• Approved purchase of 2024 Ford Police Explorer Interceptor SUV for $49,286.00 (All yeas)
• Approved purchase of ammunition from Vance’s Law Enforcement for $6,076.80 (All yeas)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-5 for M-19 closure for Good Old Days parades (All yeas)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-6 for M-19 closure for Outhouse Race on Sept 8, 2023 (All yeas)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-7 for Good Old Days Fireworks Display on Sept 9, 2023 (All yeas)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-8 for Good Old Days banners, street, and parking lot closures (All yeas)
• Approved special event request for 1-2 mobile food vendors for Richmond Little League (All yeas)
• Approved Schedule of Bills dated July 17, 2023, in the amount of $289,818.74 (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 action items, ordinances, or contracts listed for consideration.

• Discussion on Items of General Concern
• Audience participation for non-agenda items
• Council comments

The City Council discussed a $1.2 million smart water meter proposal and the potential for a downtown social district. Council reached a consensus to move radar sign battery maintenance from the Police to the DPW. No formal votes were taken on the water meter or social district proposals.

• Transferred radar battery maintenance from Police to DPW
• Decided City Manager Evaluation Committee will remain unchanged
• Approved agenda amendment to move water meter and social district items to the start

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission met on July 13, 2023, to consider the kick-off of the Master Plan Revision. The only substantive item for consideration was the review of Article 1 (Introduction) and Article 6 (Natural Features) of the plan. No public hearings were scheduled for this meeting.

• Consideration of Master Plan Revision Article 1 (Introduction)
• Consideration of Master Plan Revision Article 6 (Natural Features)

The Planning Commission reviewed the Introduction and Natural Features sections of the Richmond Master Plan. The commission decided to amend a previous motion to require revisions to these sections for further review.

• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (All yeas)
• Approved the adoption of the agenda (All yeas)
• Approved revisions to the Introduction and Natural Features Section of the Richmond Master Plan for further review (All yeas)

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will review activity reports for May and June 2023. The board is also considering items including a Little Library, window blinds for The Aud, and a new recreation logo.

• Little Library consideration
• Purchase of window blinds for The Aud
• New Recreation Logo consideration
• May and June activity report review

The Recreation Board approved recommendations for City Council to install a donated 'little library' at Gierk Street Park and adopt new department logos. The Board also approved the style of window coverings for the Roosevelt Civic Auditorium pending additional bids.

• Recommended City Council approve installation of donated 'little library' at Gierk Street Park
• Approved purchase of window coverings for Roosevelt Civic Auditorium pending remaining bids
• Recommended City Council approve Logo #1 & #3 for the Recreation Department
• Approved May 2, 2023 minutes

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 6, 2023, with a consent agenda including $1,218,822.62 in bills. The council will consider a special event request for the Richmond High School Homecoming Parade, approval of RVFD Squad 2, adoption of BZA and Planning Commission bylaws, and board appointments. A closed session is scheduled for bargaining and negotiations with POLC Communications.

• Schedule of bills dated July 6, 2023 in the amount of $1,218,822.62
• Special Event Request for Richmond High School Homecoming Parade
• Approving RVFD Squad 2
• Adopting BZA and Planning Commission Bylaws
• Board Appointments

The City Council approved a consent agenda of bills totaling $1,218,822.62 and the purchase of a new Chevrolet Tahoe for the fire department. The council also approved a tentative agreement with the Police Officers Labor Council Communications and updated several board bylaws.

• Approved schedule of bills for $1,218,822.62 (All yeas)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe for RVFD Squad 2 for $42,629.22 (All yeas)
• Approved request to close M-19 for Richmond High Homecoming Parade on Sept 29, 2023 (All yeas)
• Approved revised Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals By-Laws (All yeas)
• Reappointed Linda Maksymiuk to the Library Board for a 2-year term (All yeas)
• Confirmed reappointment of Theresa Maniaci to the Planning Commission for a 3-year term (All yeas)
• Approved Richmond Moose Lodge charity fundraiser barbeque and tent placement (All yeas)
• Approved Tentative Agreement dated June 29, 2023 with Police Officers Labor Council Communications (All yeas)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Richmond Tax Increment Finance Authority will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes and bills, hear public comments, and consider several action items. Key decisions include electing a Chair and Vice Chair, approving the FY2023-24 budget, and passing Resolution 2023-1 to dedicate funds. The board will also discuss a PA 57 public information meeting.

• Approval of payroll expenses $11,670.92 and schedule of bills $215,520.29
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of FY2023-24 TIFA Budget
• Approval of TIFA Resolution 2023-1: Dedication of Funds
• Discussion of PA 57 Public Information Meeting

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved the FY2023-24 budget and dedicated surplus funds for future projects. The board also elected a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman following the passing of Bill Ruff.

• Elected Garant as Chair and Reindel as Vice-Chair (All yeas)
• Approved FY2023/24 TIFA Budget (All yeas)
• Adopted Resolution No 2023-1 dedicating $33,279 in surplus funds to future projects (All yeas)
• Approved payroll expenses of $11,670.92 and bills of $215,520.29 (All yeas)
• Approved April 26, 2023 minutes (All yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the FY2023-24 budget, along with the associated fee schedule. The consent agenda includes routine reports and approval of bills totaling $758,896.63. The council will also consider special event requests, liability insurance award, board appointments, and a tentative labor agreement with POLC Command.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY2023-24 budget (Resolution 2023-4)
• Approval of FY2023-24 fee schedule
• Special event requests: Circle Lane Neighbors, St. Augustine Parish Festival (mobile food vendors), Commercial House Car Show
• Awarding liability insurance
• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated June 19, 2023, in the amount of $758,896.63

The City Council approved the FY 2023-2024 budget, the accompanying fee schedule, and a 2023-2029 Capital Outlay Program. The council also authorized several special event requests and approved a liability insurance proposal.

• Adopted FY 2023-2024 Budget and 2023-2029 Capital Outlay Program (All yeas)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 Fee Schedule (All yeas)
• Approved $758,896.63 schedule of bills (All yeas)
• Approved $97,953 liability insurance proposal from Michigan Municipal League (All yeas)
• Approved Circle Lane neighborhood block party for August 26, 2023 (All yeas)
• Approved six mobile food vendors for St. Augustine’s Parish Festival (All yeas)
• Approved Commercial House classic car show for August 5, 2023 (All yeas)
• Approved Tentative Agreement with Police Officers Labor Council – City of Richmond Command (All yeas)

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will consider a condominium site plan review for Victoria Park Richmond, LLC, proposing a 43-lot site condominium development on 24.25 acres west of Main Street. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and correspondence, with no public hearings scheduled.

• SPR-04-2023: Victoria Park Richmond, LLC – 43-lot site condominium on 24.25 acres, west of Main Street, 937 ft north of Madison St (APN: 50-07-03-35-100-029)
• Approval of minutes from March 9, 2023 regular meeting and May 11, 2023 special joint BZA/Planning Commission meeting
• Correspondence: City Council minutes from May 1, 2023 regular and budget workshop meetings

The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve the site plan for Victoria Park Condominium. The proposed development consists of 43 lots on 24.25 acres located west of Main Street. This recommendation follows a previous conceptual site plan approval from June 2021.

• Recommended approval to City Council for Victoria Park Condominium 43-lot site plan (All yeas)
• Approved March 9, 2023 regular meeting minutes (All yeas)
• Approved May 11, 2023 special Joint BZA Planning Commission meeting minutes (All yeas)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (All yeas)

City Council

The City Council and Library Board discussed utilizing a bequest of approximately $500,000 for library improvements. Council reached a consensus to have administration develop a request for proposals (RFP) for architectural services for a library expansion.

• Adopted agenda (City Council: all yeas)
• Adopted agenda (Library Board: all yeas)
• Consensus to direct administration to develop RFP for library expansion architectural services
• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 p.m. (City Council: all yeas)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 p.m. (Library Board: all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and several action items. Key decisions include a request to keep chickens at 70255 Canterbury Drive, special mobile food vendor requests, a CDBG Urban County Cooperative Agreement, and a closed session for labor negotiations.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated June 5, 2023 in the amount of $483,640.77
• Consideration of Request to Keep Chickens/70255 Canterbury Drive
• Consideration of Special Request Mobile Food Vendor/RLL/Rolling Cactus, LLC
• Consideration of Special Request Mobile Food Vendor/RAHGS Heritage Festival
• Consideration of Resolution 2023-3/CDBG Urban County Cooperative Agreement

City Council authorized the purchase and installation of a new submersible pump for the wastewater treatment plant. The council also denied a resident's request to keep chickens and approved several special event food vendors.

• Approved $25,484 for Flygt Model NP6020 pump and rail system (7-0)
• Approved $14,000 to Midwest Power Systems for pump installation (7-0)
• Denied request to keep up to six egg-laying chickens at 70255 Canterbury Drive (7-0)
• Approved $483,640.77 schedule of bills (7-0)
• Approved re-authorization of participation in Macomb County CDBG Program for 2024-2026 (7-0)
• Approved request for Moose Lodge to keep a 4’x18’ planter box in Lane Street Right of Way (7-0)
• Approved special event food vendor requests for Blue Devil Tournament and Heritage Festival (7-0)
• Approved closing City Hall, Recreation Department, Library, and DPW on July 3, 2023 (7-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The City Council and Library Board discussed utilizing a bequest of approximately $500,000 for library improvements. Council reached a consensus to have administration develop a request for proposals (RFP) for architectural services for a library expansion.

• Adopted agenda (City Council: All yeas)
• Adopted agenda (Library Board: All yeas)
• Consensus to direct administration to develop RFP for architectural services for library expansion
• Adjourned meeting (City Council: All yeas)
• Adjourned meeting (Library Board: All yeas)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Richmond Tax Increment Finance Authority will hold its regular meeting, including electing a Chair and Vice Chair, and discussing a proposed TIFA budget and a public information meeting under PA 57. The board will also approve minutes, bills, and review correspondence.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• PA 57 Public Information Meeting/Proposed TIFA Budget
• Payroll expense of $6,579.68 for April 10-May 18, 2023
• Schedule of bills of $13,607.67 for April 20-May 15, 2023
• Revenue and Expense Report through May 15, 2023

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a special budget workshop to review the proposed FY2023-24 city budget. The agenda includes audience participation for non-agenda items, adoption of the agenda, and council comments, with the budget review as the sole item for consideration.

• Review of proposed FY2023-24 city budget

The City Council held a special workshop to review the proposed FY 2023-24 Budget. Council members expressed general agreement with the budget as presented across multiple departments. No formal votes to adopt the budget were taken during this session.

• General agreement reached on proposed FY 2023-24 Budget items
• Scheduled joint meeting with Library Board for June 5, 2023, to discuss Lois Wagner Memorial Library expansion/renovation
• Adopted agenda (All yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes receiving various departmental reports and approving a schedule of bills totaling $505,235.03. The council will also hold a public hearing and consider several items, including recognizing a local charity, special event requests for a pig roast and a parish festival, and sponsorship forms for the recreation department.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated May 15, 2023, in the amount of $505,235.03
• Consideration of Recognizing Local Charity/Detroit Electrical Workers Benevolent Fund
• Consideration of Special Event Request – RPOA Pig Roast
• Consideration of Special Event Requests – St. Augustine Parish Festival
• Consideration of Sponsorship Forms/Recreation Department

The City Council approved a request to recognize the Detroit Electrical Workers Benevolent Fund as a non-profit for gaming licenses. Council also authorized special event requests for the RPOA Pig Roast and the St. Augustine Parish Festival. Additionally, new sponsorship guidelines for the Recreation Department were approved.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-2 recognizing Detroit Electrical Workers Benevolent Fund as a non-profit for charitable gaming licenses (All yeas)
• Approved RPOA Pig Roast and Golf Cart Rodeo in Beebe Park on August 6, 2023, including beer & wine permit (All yeas)
• Approved St. Augustine Parish Festival request for six temporary signs from August 1 to August 14, 2023 (All yeas)
• Approved St. Augustine Parish Festival across-the-road banner from August 1 to August 14, 2023 (All yeas)
• Approved 13 handicapped parking spaces on Howard Street for St. Augustine Parish Festival from August 10 to August 13, 2023 (All yeas)
• Approved Recreation Department Sponsorship Forms for programming guidelines (All yeas)
• Approved Schedule of Bills dated May 15, 2023, in the amount of $505,235.03 (All yeas)

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals are holding a joint meeting. They will review their bylaws and rules of procedure, and discuss the upcoming Master Plan revision. No public hearings are scheduled, and no minutes are listed for approval.

• Review of Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals
• Discussion on upcoming Master Plan Revision
• Correspondence includes City Council minutes from March and April 2023

The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals both voted to recommend the approval of their respective May 2023 Bylaws and Rules of Procedure to City Council. The updates address changes in board composition and voting majorities required by the State Enabling Act. The commission also discussed the upcoming five-year Master Plan revision.

• Recommended Planning Commission Bylaws and Rules of Procedure (May 2023) to City Council (All yeas)
• Recommended Board of Zoning Appeals Bylaws and Rules of Procedure (May 2023) to City Council (All yeas)
• Adopted the agenda (All yeas)
• Received and filed correspondence (All yeas)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Richmond Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals are holding a joint meeting to review their bylaws and rules of procedure, and to discuss the upcoming Master Plan revision. No public hearings are scheduled, and the agenda includes only these two items for consideration, along with routine administrative matters.

• Review of Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals
• Discussion on upcoming Master Plan Revision

The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals both voted to recommend the approval of their respective updated Bylaws and Rules of Procedure to the City Council. The updates address changes in board composition and voting majorities required by the State Enabling Act.

• Recommended approval of Planning Commission Bylaws and Rules of Procedure to City Council (All yeas)
• Recommended approval of Board of Zoning Appeals Bylaws and Rules of Procedure to City Council (All yeas)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (All yeas)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the designation of a city official to handle financial paperwork for a bequest. Discussion regarding the Director's evaluation form was tabled. The Board also discussed priority improvements for the library using bequest funds.

• Approved authorization of Angel Hatfield to sign for MetLife Annuity Contracts 7700304710 and 7700071671 (all in favor)
• Approved May 2023 Agenda (all yes)
• Approved April 2023 Minutes (all yes)
• Tabled discussion on Director's current evaluation form

Recreation Board

The Richmond Recreation Board is meeting to review the April activity report, consider a sponsorship item, and discuss the 2023/2024 budget. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and audience participation.

• Discussion of 2023/2024 budget
• Consideration of sponsorship item
• Approval of April 4, 2023 minutes

The board approved sponsorship forms and guidelines to allow businesses and organizations to sponsor recreation programs and events. The forms will be sent to the City Council for final consideration. No other formal decisions were made; the board also discussed the 2023/2024 budget and a youth basketball league proposal.

• Approved sponsorship forms and guidelines, including sponsorship level costs/benefits and a sole sponsorship option for events, to be forwarded to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the April 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a special budget workshop to review the proposed FY2023-24 city budget. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, audience participation for non-agenda items, adoption of the agenda, and the budget review as the sole item for consideration. No specific budget figures or details are provided in the agenda.

• Review of Proposed FY2023-24 City Budget

Council reviewed the proposed FY 2023-24 Budget and expressed general agreement with the presented figures across multiple departments. The session included discussions on capital improvements, fee adjustments, and the temporary elimination of the TIFA capture.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• General agreement reached on FY 2023-24 Budget for Assessor, Board of Review, Building Department, Planning Commission, HUD Fund, Refuse Collection, General Fund Transfers, Library, Recreation, City Manager, Capital Improvements, and Contingency
• Consensus reached to temporarily eliminate the TIFA capture
• Excused Councilor LaFore from the meeting

City Council

The City Council approved a proclamation designating Richmond as a Purple Heart City to honor veterans. Council also approved several special event requests, including a church procession and a mobile food vendor at the library.

• Approved proclaiming the City of Richmond as a Purple Heart City (All yeas)
• Approved use of Veterans Park for temporary Veteran Signs three weeks prior to Memorial Day (All yeas)
• Approved St. Augustine Church procession on Main Street for June 11, 2023 (All yeas)
• Approved Kona Ice Truck at Lois Wagner Memorial Library for August 1, 2023 (All yeas)
• Approved Schedule of Bills dated May 1, 2023, in the amount of $82,576.43 (All yeas)
• Approved minutes from April 17 regular meeting, April 17 Special Budget meeting, and April 24 Special meeting (All yeas)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Richmond Tax Increment Finance Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and bills, receive correspondence, and discuss the FY2023-24 budget. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items, with the budget discussion being the only substantive item.

• Approval of payroll expenses totaling $8,825.48
• Approval of schedules of bills totaling $32,766.06
• Discussion on FY2023-24 TIFA Budget

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved funding for a portable toilet to support the Farmer's Market and local events. The board also approved payroll and bills and discussed potential projects for the 6-Year Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approved $780 for a portable toilet for the farm market
• Approved payroll expenses of $4,093.95 and $4,731.53
• Approved bills of $25,272.59 and $7,493.47
• Approved March 15, 2023 minutes

City Council

The City Council voted to encourage local businesses to join the Greater Romeo Washington Chamber of Commerce following the dissolution of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce. This endorsement follows a recommendation from the Economic Development Corporation (EDC).

• Appointed Councilor Warn as acting Chairman for the meeting
• Adopted the agenda as presented
• Approved motion to encourage Richmond businesses to join the Greater Romeo Washington Chamber of Commerce (All yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a special budget workshop to review the proposed FY2023-24 city budget. The agenda includes only this review item, along with routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, audience participation, and agenda adoption.

• Review of proposed FY2023-24 City Budget

City Council reviewed the proposed FY2023-2024 budget and expressed general agreement with the revenues and fund allocations as presented. The session included discussions on ARPA fund usage, utility rate increases, and capital improvements. No formal votes were taken on the budget items during this workshop.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (All yeas)
• Reached general agreement on proposed FY2023-2024 General Fund Revenues
• Reached general agreement on proposed FY2023-2024 budget for all reviewed funds
• Reached general agreement on DPW Capital Improvement Sheets
• Agreed to discuss Gratiot/Muttenville safety issues at a future workshop

City Council

City Council approved several infrastructure expenditures, including $29,900 for City Hall renovations and repairs to the wastewater treatment plant. The council also adopted text amendments to the recreational vehicle and package liquor ordinances.

• Approved $29,900 bid from Rioux Contracting for City Hall renovations (All yeas)
• Adopted Ordinance 156-32 amending recreational vehicle definitions (All yeas)
• Adopted Ordinance 156-33 amending package liquor zoning and definitions (All yeas)
• Approved $13,084 for wastewater treatment plant boiler control repairs (All Ayes)
• Approved $7,577 for three water supply chemical feed pumps (All Ayes)
• Approved $4,844 for removal of Raw Sewage Pump No. 2 (All yeas)
• Approved Roosevelt Civic Auditorium facility usage forms, fees, and rules (All yeas)
• Approved $113,403.47 schedule of bills dated April 17, 2023 (All yeas)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees reviewed financial and librarian reports and viewed a webinar on navigating material challenges. Members decided not to purchase a Mango Languages subscription due to uncertainty regarding community demand.

• Approved April 2023 Agenda (all yes)
• Approved March 2023 Minutes (all yes)
• Decided against purchasing Mango Languages subscription
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (all yes)

Recreation Board

This is a special meeting of the Richmond Recreation Board. The board will approve minutes from February 28, 2023, and receive an activity report from the Recreation Director. The main items for discussion are the usage form, sponsorship, and volunteer form for the Roosevelt Civic Auditorium.

• Discussion of Roosevelt Civic Auditorium usage form
• Discussion of Roosevelt Civic Auditorium sponsorship
• Discussion of Roosevelt Civic Auditorium volunteer form
• Approval of minutes from February 28, 2023
• Recreation Director activity report for January

The Board approved usage forms for the Roosevelt Civic Auditorium, including fee structures and rental rules, and forwarded them to City Council. The Board also approved volunteer information and background check forms for City Council consideration.

• Approved Auditorium Usage Forms and forwarded to City Council
• Approved volunteer information and forms and forwarded to City Council
• Decided private rentals cannot obtain alcohol permits for the building
• Approved February 28, 2023, minutes
• Adopted the meeting agenda

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 3, 2023, to consider several items, including a request to keep chickens at 67823 Gleason Street, the first reading of an ordinance on package liquor standards, a resolution for a Memorial Day Parade special event, and the purchase of a copier/scanner/printer from Konica Minolta. The meeting will also include a consent agenda with a schedule of bills totaling $100,520.11, and a closed session to discuss a collective bargaining agreement with the FOPLC (Patrol).

• Request to keep chickens at 67823 Gleason Street by Diana Williams
• Introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 156-33 on package liquor standards
• Resolution No. 2023-1 for Memorial Day Parade special event
• Purchase of copier/scanner/printer from Konica Minolta
• Schedule of Bills dated April 3, 2023, in the amount of $100,520.11

City Council approved a tentative agreement with the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police and authorized a road closure for the Memorial Day Parade. The council also approved a request to keep two hens at a specific residential address and authorized the purchase of a new office copier.

• Approved Tentative Agreement (dated March 14, 2023) with Michigan Fraternal Order of Police – City of Richmond Patrol (All yeas)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-1 to apply for M-19 closure on May 29, 2023, for the Memorial Day Parade (All yeas)
• Approved petition for Diana Williams to keep up to two female chicken hens at 67823 Gleason Street (All yeas)
• Authorized $6,100.44 for a Konica Minolta bizhub C450i Copier/Printer/Scanner (All yeas)
• Approved Schedule of Bills dated April 3, 2023, totaling $100,520.11 (All yeas)
• Introduced and gave first reading of Ordinance No. 156-33 regarding Package Liquor Standards (All yeas)
• Authorized purchase of three wreaths for Richmond Cemetery, St. Michael’s Cemetery, and the Veterans Memorial (All yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine reports and a $201,053.18 bill schedule. They will consider several action items, including special event requests, confirmation of the fire chief, board appointments, and bid awards for grounds maintenance and pavement markings.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated March 20, 2023, in the amount of $201,053.18
• Consideration of Special Event Request/Starr Craft Brewery 4th Anniversary Event
• Consideration of Confirmation of the Fire Chief
• Consideration of Bid Award/Grounds Maintenance Contract
• Consideration of Bid Award/Longitudinal Pavement Markings

The City Council confirmed Robert Treend as Fire Chief and approved several infrastructure and maintenance contracts. The council also granted permissions for various community special events and updated Recreation Board appointments.

• Confirmed Robert Treend as Fire Chief for a one-year term (All yeas)
• Approved $201,053.18 schedule of bills (All yeas)
• Awarded 2023 Grounds Maintenance Contract to Tommy’s Lawn Service for estimated $16,697 (All yeas)
• Authorized $50,000 for WWTP Sludge Screw Press design engineering by Tetra Tech (All yeas)
• Awarded 2023 Longitudinal Pavement Markings contract to PK Contracting for $15,460 (All yeas)
• Approved special event requests for Starr Craft Brewery, Floras Trash to Treasure Farmer's Market, and Knights of Columbus (All yeas)
• Appointed Melissa Majchrzak (2-year term) and Sarah Gillies (1-year term) to the Recreation Board (All yeas)
• Approved installation of Class of 2023 senior banners from May 1 to June 30 (All yeas)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 2023. No new business was introduced, and the board discussed free trials for Mango Languages.

• Approved March 2023 Agenda (all yes)
• Approved February 2023 Minutes (all yes)

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning text amendment to align the ordinance with state law by removing the package liquor store use and updating definitions. They will also review a public improvement project for municipal parking lots on Main Street between Water and Monroe Streets.

• Text Amendment TXT-01-2023 to amend Sections 4.02 and 25.02 and remove Section 6.510 (Package Liquor Store)
• Public Improvement Review PIR-01-2023 for Richmond Municipal Parking Lots on east side of Main Street between Water and Monroe Streets
• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2023 regular meeting
• Correspondence: City Council minutes from February 6 and 20, 2023

The Commission approved a text amendment to align liquor store zoning with state law and recommended it for City Council approval. It also approved a public improvement review for municipal parking lots on Main Street.

• Approved Text Amendment TXT-01-2023 to amend Sections 4.02 and 25.02 and remove Section 6.510 regarding Package Liquor Stores (All yeas)
• Recommended City Council approval of Ordinance 156-32 (All yeas)
• Approved Public Improvement Review of the Richmond Municipal Parking Lots Project on the east side of Main Street between Water and Monroe Streets (All yeas)
• Approved February 9, 2023 regular meeting minutes (All yeas)

City Council

The City Council accepted a property donation from Dr. Sadeer Daood, contingent on a building walkthrough and valuation at the 2023 assessed value. Council also approved a limited mobile food vendor request and scheduled budget workshops.

• Accepted donation of building and property at 69089 Main Street (All yeas)
• Approved mobile food vendor request for Starr Craft Brewery for five dates between April and September (All yeas)
• Tabled special event request for Starr Craft Brewery's 4th Anniversary Celebration (All yeas)
• Approved $181,336.81 schedule of bills (All yeas)
• Scheduled budget workshops for April 17, May 1, and May 15 (All yeas)
• Reappointed Susan Kiel to the Recreation Board for a 2-year term (All yeas)
• Reappointed Dr. David Varga to the Recreation Board for a 2-year term (All yeas)
• Decided no councilors will attend the MML Capital Conference

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Richmond, MI Tax Increment Finance Authority met on March 1, 2023, to approve routine financial documents and consider a specific infrastructure project. The agenda included approval of payroll and bill payments totaling approximately $36,000. The primary item for decision was the award of a bid for a parking lot reconstruction and sewer project.

• Approval of Payroll Expense for January 6th through February 9th in the amount of $9,008.59
• Approval of Schedule of Bills for January 17th through February 13th in the amount of $26,964.84
• Consideration of Parking Lot Reconstruction/Sewer Project – Bid Award

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved a bid for parking lot reconstruction and sewer project work. The board also approved payroll expenses and a schedule of bills.

• Awarded Parking Lot Reconstruction contract to Murray Underground for $459,695 (All yeas)
• Approved payroll expenses for Jan 6 to Feb 9, 2023, in the amount of $9,008.59 (All yeas)
• Approved Schedule of Bills for Jan 17 to Feb 13, 2023, in the amount of $26,964.84 (All yeas)
• Approved minutes from January 25, 2023 (All yeas)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (All yeas)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Richmond Tax Increment Finance Authority is meeting to approve minutes and bills, review financial reports, and consider awarding a contract for a parking lot reconstruction and sewer project. Public comments will be heard before the board takes action.

• Approval of payroll expense of $9,008.59 for January 6 through February 9
• Approval of schedule of bills totaling $26,964.84 for January 17 through February 13
• Consideration of bid award for Parking Lot Reconstruction/Sewer Project

Library Board of Trustees

The Lois Wagner Memorial Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will review the financial report, approve minutes, and discuss new business including the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget, a library donation, and Mango Languages.

• 2023/2024 FY Budget discussion
• Library Donation item
• Mango Languages discussion
• Financial Report and Requisition Logs review
• Public Comments period

The Board approved the proposed budget for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. Members discussed a potential library donation and the addition of the Mango Languages database, both of which require further action or research.

• Approved 2023/2024 FY Budget (all yes)
• Approved February 2023 Agenda (all yes)
• Approved January 2023 Minutes (all yes)

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine reports and approvals, followed by a public hearing and several items for consideration. Key decisions include special event requests, purchase of patrol body cameras, bid awards for a parking lot sewer project and aggregate supply, tennis court resurfacing, and purchase of service weapons and patrol rifles. A closed session is scheduled for collective bargaining negotiations.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated February 20, 2023, in the amount of $254,340.06
• Consideration of purchase of Patrol Body Cameras
• Consideration of Parking Lot Project/Sewer Portion Bid Award
• Consideration of Aggregate Supply Contract Bid Award
• Consideration of purchase of Service Weapons/Part-time Officers and Patrol Rifles

City Council awarded a sanitary sewer replacement contract and approved several police equipment upgrades. The council also authorized two community special events and a tennis court resurfacing project.

• Approved $110,175 sanitary sewer replacement contract to Murray Underground
• Approved $9,022.52 for 7 Axon body worn cameras
• Approved $4,285 for 10 Glock Model 45 handguns
• Approved $8,765 for 5 SIG Sauer patrol rifles
• Approved tennis court resurfacing by McKearney Asphalt not to exceed $19,775
• Awarded 2023 aggregate materials supply contract to T.R. Pieprzak
• Approved Richmond Lions Club White Cane Sale for April 21-22, 2023
• Approved Richmond Heritage Festival for June 24-25, 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed a proposed text amendment to Section 6.510 regarding package liquor store distance separation requirements. The commission directed administration to revise the text and return the item for a public hearing at the next meeting.

• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Directed administration to revise text amendment TXT-01-2023 regarding package liquor store distance requirements for future public hearing

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a public hearing, and several items for consideration. The main business is deciding on five bid awards for construction projects, including road and building work. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated February 6, 2023, in the amount of $14,307.85
• Consideration of Diane Lane Reconstruction Bid Award
• Consideration of Library ADA Door Bid Award
• Consideration of DPW Meter Building Demolition/Reconstruction Bid Award
• Consideration of Stone Street Bid Award

The City Council approved several construction bids for road reconstruction, library accessibility, and DPW facility upgrades. The council also confirmed a board appointment to the Economic Development Corporation.

• Confirmed appointment of Krissy Wald to the Economic Development Corporation for a 6-year term (All yeas)
• Awarded Diane Lane Reconstruction project to Astec Asphalt for $201,129 (All yeas)
• Awarded Library Automatic Door Opener Project to Secure Door for $22,254.00 (All yeas)
• Awarded DPW Meter Building Demolition project to Oakwood Building for $13,880 (All yeas)
• Awarded DPW Barn Extension project to Booms Construction for $823,500 (All yeas)
• Awarded Stone Street Reconstruction project to Teltow Contracting for $1,544,839 (All yeas)
• Approved bills dated February 6, 2023, totaling $14,307.85 (All yeas)

City Council

This is a special quarterly roundtable meeting of the Richmond City Council. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main item being a discussion on items of general concern, followed by council comments. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Discussion on Items of General Concern

Council reached consensus to accept a $500,000 lump sum donation for the Lois Wagner Memorial Library. The body also supported several police department upgrades, including a rifle lease program and new body cameras. Additionally, Council approved a ground-mounted sign for the Roosevelt Civic Auditorium.

• Accepted $500,000 lump sum donation for Lois Wagner Memorial Library
• Approved police rifle lease program with estimated cost of $20,000 - $25,000
• Approved providing departmental issued handguns to part-time officers
• Approved grant submission for seven Axon body cameras
• Approved ground mounted sign option for Roosevelt Civic Auditorium
• Delayed landscaping options at the Roosevelt Civic Auditorium
• Appointed Councilor Allen to the City Manager evaluation committee

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved payroll and bills totaling over $95,000. The board authorized the purchase of a snowman decoration and pole wraps. A request for youth football and cheer equipment funding was declined.

• Approved payroll expenses for Nov 18, 2022 - Jan 5, 2023 of $12,034.33 (All yeas)
• Approved schedule of bills for Nov 15, 2022 - Jan 16, 2023 of $83,806.22 (All yeas)
• Denied funding request for Richmond Youth Football and Cheer equipment
• Approved $1,479.00 for 6' Snowman pole-mounted decoration and 12 pole wraps (All yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a public hearing on the use of FY2023-24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, followed by consideration of funding allocations. The council will also consider a special event request for Bibs and Brews, a board appointment, and a closed session on collective bargaining with the FOPLC (Patrol). The consent agenda includes receiving various departmental reports and approving a schedule of bills totaling $318,860.69.

• Public hearing on FY2023-24 CDBG funds
• Consideration of FY2023-24 CDBG funding allocations
• Special event request for Bibs and Brews
• Approval of Schedule of Bills for $318,860.69
• Closed session on collective bargaining agreements with FOPLC (Patrol)

The City Council distributed $4,930.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding among several local service providers and the Senior Services Coordinator. The Council also approved a special event request for a local business and confirmed a Planning Commission appointment.

• Approved $318,860.69 schedule of bills (All yeas)
• Allocated $1,200.00 CDBG funding to Care House (All yeas)
• Allocated $1,000.00 CDBG funding to Turning Point (All yeas)
• Allocated $792.00 CDBG funding to MCREST (All yeas)
• Allocated $148.00 CDBG funding to Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers (All yeas)
• Allocated $1,790.00 CDBG funding to Senior Services Coordinator (All yeas)
• Approved Bibs & Brews special event for March 4, 2023 (All yeas)
• Confirmed appointment of Theresa Maniaci to the Planning Commission (All yeas)

Planning Commission

The Commission approved a special condition use permit for a prefabricated drive-thru coffee shop and authorized the replacement of dying shrubs with a vinyl privacy fence. Both approvals include specific conditions for future review or maintenance.

• Approved Special Condition Use Permit and Conceptual Site Plan for a drive-thru restaurant at 66981 Gratiot Avenue (All yeas)
• Approved removal of 10-15 arborvitae bushes and replacement with a 6-foot vinyl privacy fence for Golden Pond Condominium Association (7-1)
• Denied amendment to require hybrid material for the Golden Pond Condominium Association fencing (1-7)
• Approved minutes of the November 10, 2022 regular meeting (All yeas)

Recreation Board

The Richmond Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting with updates from the recreation director on November and December activities. The board will discuss several items, including SPARK grant applications, scheduling around the MRPA Annual Conference, events for the 2023 Chili Cook Off weekend, and rental options for the AUD. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; most items are for discussion or consideration.

• SPARK Grant Applications discussion
• March meeting date related to MRPA Annual Conference
• 2023 Chili Cook Off weekend events
• Rental discussion for the AUD

The board approved changing the March meeting date to allow the Recreation Director to attend the Michigan Recreation Park Association annual conference. The board also reviewed proposed rental rates and usage policies for the Roosevelt Civic Auditorium, though no formal motions were made on those items.

• Approved changing March meeting date to Tuesday, February 28 (All yeas)
• Approved November 1, 2022, minutes (All yeas)
• Adopted the agenda (All yeas)

Library Board of Trustees

The Lois Wagner Memorial Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will review the December 2022 minutes, financial reports, and requisition logs, and discuss new business including National Library Week promotions and Library of Things survey results.

• Approval of December 2022 Library Board Minutes
• Financial Report: Revenue & Expenditures
• Requisition Logs
• National Library Week Promotions
• Library of Things Survey Results

The Board approved the January 2023 agenda and the December 2022 meeting minutes. Members discussed promotional ideas for National Library Week and reviewed survey results for a Library of Things.

• Approved January 2023 Agenda (all yes)
• Approved December 2022 Minutes (all yes)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider filling a council vacancy, approving a resolution for a Drinking Water Asset Management Grant, and authorizing the City Clerk's attendance at a MAMC Institute. The consent agenda includes approval of bills totaling $180,996.24. A closed session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining agreements with the FOPLC (Patrol).

• Approval of Schedule of Bills for January 3, 2023, in the amount of $180,996.24
• Consideration of City Council vacancy
• Consideration of Drinking Water Asset Management Grant – Signature Resolution
• Consideration of City Clerk attendance to MAMC Institute
• Closed session: Collective Bargaining Agreements – FOPLC (Patrol)

City Council appointed Jim Schultz to fill a vacancy left by Jaime Greene. The council also authorized the City Manager to sign a drinking water grant agreement and approved training funds for the City Clerk.

• Appointed Jim Schultz to fill the City Council seat vacated on 12/31/22 (All yeas)
• Approved $180,996.24 schedule of bills (All yeas)
• Authorized City Manager to sign the $469,366 Drinking Water Asset Management Grant Agreement (All yeas)
• Increased Clerk training and education budget line 101-215-865.000 from $550.00 to $1,750.00 (All yeas)
• Approved registration for City Clerk Heather McCallister to attend the Annual Clerk Institute in March 2023 (All yeas)
• Approved minutes of the December 19, 2022 regular meeting (All yeas)