Richmond public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring a closed session. The primary purpose of the closed session is to discuss a settlement strategy for specific pending litigation.

• Closed session regarding settlement strategy for pending litigation

The council adopted its agenda unanimously. It voted to enter a closed session (seven yeas) and later reconvened in open session (all yeas). The council also approved moving forward with the settlement offer for the pending litigation (all yeas). The meeting was adjourned (all yeas).

• Adopt agenda (all yeas)
• Enter closed session (seven yeas)
• Reopen session (all yeas)
• Proceed with settlement offer (all yeas)
• Adjourn meeting (all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will adopt the agenda and approve the consent agenda, which includes a Schedule of Bills dated December 15 , 2025 for $ 686,284.79. A public hearing will follow for several items, including amendments to Dimensional Standards and a Civil Infraction ordinance. The council will also consider special requests such as a non‑profit rental form and a Cross Connection Control Program.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills dated December 15 , 2025 in the amount of $ 686,284.79 (consent agenda)
• Second Reading and Adoption/Text Amendment 156-35/Dimensional Standards
• Second Reading and Adoption/Text Amendment 167-1/Civil Infraction
• Consideration of Approving Aud Non‑Profit Rental Form
• Consideration of Adoption of Cross Connection Control Program

The Richmond City Council approved several items at its December 15, 2025 meeting. It adopted Ordinance 156-35, amending Section 5.101 of the zoning code to lower the minimum gross floor area for single‑family and two‑family residential districts. It also adopted Ordinance 167-1 to make certain code violations civil infractions, approved a $686,284.79 schedule of bills, reappointed members to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Board of Review, and approved the Cross Connection Control Program. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 156-35 reducing minimum gross floor area (All yeas)
• Adopted Ordinance 167-1 making certain violations civil infractions (All yeas)
• Approved Schedule of Bills for $686,284.79 (All yeas)
• Approved changes to the Aud Non‑Profit Building Usage Form (All yeas)
• Reappointed Jennifer Holley to Board of Zoning Appeals (All yeas)
• Reappointed Mike Schade to Board of Zoning Appeals (All yeas)
• Confirmed Monica Wilkie appointment to Board of Review (All yeas)
• Approved Cross Connection Control Program document (All yeas)

Library Board of Trustees

The Lois Wagner Memorial Library Board of Trustees will approve the meeting agenda, review and approve the November 2025 minutes, receive public comments, and hear a financial report. The board will also discuss a feasibility study under new business. The meeting will conclude with board comments and adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of November 2025 Joint City Council/Library Board minutes
• Public comments
• Financial report (revenue & expenditures, requisition logs)
• Feasibility study (new business)

The Library Board approved the December 2025 agenda and the November 2025 joint City Council/Library Board minutes as well as the November 2025 Library Board minutes, all unanimously. No new business or policy decisions were considered. The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

• Approved December 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 joint City Council/Library Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 Library Board minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:52 p.m. (unanimous)

Recreation Board

The board will consider the Aud Flooring Fundraiser, final changes to the Aud Non‑Profit Building Usage Form, and a presentation on RAHGS signage. It will also discuss other items, hear city manager comments, and address miscellaneous matters.

• Aud Flooring Fundraiser
• Aud Non‑Profit Building Usage Form – final changes
• Presentation of RAHGS signage

The Richmond Recreation Board approved the option 1 historic signage for the Richmond Area Historical and Genealogical Society at Main and Oak Streets. It also approved revisions to the Aud Non‑Profit Building Usage Form and will forward the changes to the City Council. The board approved the October 7, 2025 minutes, adopted the agenda, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved RAHGS option 1 sign at Main and Oak Streets (all yeas)
• Approved changes to Aud Non‑Profit Building Usage Form and forwarded to City Council (all yeas)
• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (all yeas)
• Adopted agenda as amended (all yeas)
• Excused absent members Varga & Kiel (all yeas)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:03 p.m. (all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will meet to approve a schedule of bills totaling $201,447.05 and consider several special requests, including roof repairs and storm sewer work. The council will also discuss the resignation and appointment of a member to the Economic Development Corporation.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills ($201,447.05)
• Consideration of Special Request/Well House Roof
• Consideration of Special Request/Well #9 Cleaning
• Consideration of Special Request/Howard Street Storm Sewer/Soil Borings
• Consideration of Board Resignation/EDC

The council approved the minutes of the November 17, 2025 meeting. It adopted the agenda and approved a schedule of bills totaling $201,447.05. It authorized contracts for a $36,500 well house roof replacement, a $27,532 well cleaning (expenses up to $47,474), and a $7,650 geotechnical investigation, and introduced two zoning ordinance amendments. The council also accepted a resignation from the EDC and appointed a new member.

• Approved minutes of Nov 17, 2025 meeting (All yeas)
• Adopted agenda (All yeas)
• Approved Schedule of Bills $201,447.05 (All yeas)
• Authorized $36,500 Well House Roof Replacement contract to R&J Seamless Metal Products (All yeas)
• Authorized $27,532 Well #9 cleaning contract to Peerless Midwest, total expenses up to $47,474 (All yeas)
• Awarded $7,650 Howard Street Storm Sewer Outlet geotechnical investigation to G2 Consulting (All yeas)
• Introduced first reading of Ordinance 156‑35 amending zoning dimensional standards (All yeas)
• Introduced first reading of Ordinance 167 making violations civil infractions (All yeas)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Richmond Tax Increment Finance Authority will approve payroll expenses of $9,399.14 and other bills totaling $43,242.75. It will review a revenue and expense report through October 2025 and several City Council meeting minutes. The board will consider a second PA 57 public information meeting and an update on the Downtown Revitalization Project.

• Payroll expenses for Oct 16–Nov 13, 2025: $9,399.14
• Schedule of bills for Oct 14–Nov 17, 2025: $43,242.75
• Second PA 57 Public Information Meeting
• Update on Downtown Revitalization Project
• Revenue and Expense Report through October 2025

The Authority excused absent member Ball, approved the October‑November payroll expense of $9,399.14 and the bill schedule of $43,242.75, and adopted the agenda and the second public informational meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Excused Authority member Ball (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll expenses $9,399.14 for Oct 16‑Nov 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved schedule of bills $43,242.75 for Oct 14‑Nov 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved second PA 57 public informational meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will adopt the agenda and consent items, including filing the October 2025 revenue and expense report and approving a schedule of bills totaling $127,966.17. A public hearing will be held for two items: volunteer recognition and establishing a quarterly meeting date. The meeting follows standard procedural rules and includes audience comments on non‑agenda items.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills – $127,966.17
• Receive and file Revenue and Expense Report for October 2025
• Consideration of Volunteer Recognition
• Consideration of Establishing Quarterly Meeting Date

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the November 3, 10, and 10 meetings. It adopted the agenda and consent agenda, including a $127,966.17 schedule of bills. Council members approved a volunteer recognition certificate for Michele Novack and scheduled a special quarterly roundtable meeting for January 19, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of November 3, 2025 regular meeting (All yeas)
• Approved minutes of November 10, 2025 special joint meeting (All yeas)
• Approved minutes of November 10, 2025 organizational meeting (All yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (All yeas)
• Approved Schedule of Bills $127,966.17 (All yeas)
• Approved volunteer recognition certificate for Michele Novack (All yeas)
• Scheduled special quarterly roundtable meeting for Jan 19, 2026 at 5:30 pm (All yeas)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:21 pm (All yeas)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider requests for a new RV sales center and changes to residential building size requirements. The body will also review a site plan for a condominium entry sign.

• Special Condition Use Review for A&L RV Center at 68200 Grand Trunk Avenue
• Text Amendment to Section 5.101 regarding minimum gross floor area for residential dwellings
• Site Plan Review for Victoria Park Condominium entry sign at 35039 Cygnet Circle

The commission unanimously approved a Special Condition Use to allow an RV Sales and Service Center on 68200 Grand Trunk Avenue. It also approved a site entry sign for Victoria Park Estates and recommended the City Council adopt a text amendment to the zoning ordinance’s dimensional standards. Routine items such as the meeting minutes, correspondence and agenda were also approved.

• Approved Special Condition Use for RV Sales and Service Center (all yeas)
• Approved site entry sign for Victoria Park Estates Condominium (all yeas)
• Recommended City Council approve text amendment to zoning ordinance Section 5.101 (all yeas)
• Approved October 9, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (all yeas)
• Approved receipt and filing of City Council correspondence (all yeas)
• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (all yeas)
• Excused Chairman Zink from meeting (all yeas)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:31 p.m. (all yeas)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board will consider routine items including approval of the agenda and October minutes, review the financial report and newsletter, and conduct the director’s evaluation. No specific resolutions or contracts are listed.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of October 2025 Library Board minutes
• Financial report review
• November newsletter
• Director evaluation

The board approved the November 2025 agenda and the October 2025 meeting minutes, each with unanimous consent. The board entered a closed session at 7:52 p.m. and exited it at 8:50 p.m., both motions approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. with a unanimous motion.

• Approved November 2025 agenda (all yes)
• Approved October 2025 minutes (all yes)
• Approved motion to enter closed session at 7:52 p.m. (all yes)
• Approved motion to exit closed session at 8:50 p.m. (all yes)
• Approved motion to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. (all yes)

Library Board of Trustees

The Richmond City Council and Library Board will meet jointly to discuss potential improvements for the Lois Wagner Memorial Library. The meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the library's conference room.

• Discussion on potential library improvements
• Joint meeting of City Council and Library Board
• Meeting location: Lois Wagner Memorial Library conference room

The City Council and Library Board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. A presentation on a potential library addition and renovation was given, but no vote or formal decision was taken on the project. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Adopted agenda – all yeas
• Adjourned joint meeting – all yeas

City Council

The City Council is holding an organizational meeting to swear in members elected on November 4, 2025. The body will elect a Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tempore for the 2025-27 term.

• Swearing in of Councilors elected November 4, 2025
• Selection of 2025-27 Mayor
• Selection of 2025-27 Mayor Pro-Tempore

The council swore in the newly elected council members. Tim Rix was elected mayor by unanimous vote. Mike Misteravich was elected mayor pro‑tem by unanimous vote. Oaths of office were administered to both officials.

• Swearing in of newly elected council members – completed
• Tim Rix elected mayor (unanimous vote)
• Mike Misteravich elected mayor pro‑tem (unanimous vote)
• Oath of office administered to Mayor Tim Rix
• Oath of office administered to Mayor Pro‑Tem Mike Misteravich

City Council

A special joint meeting of the Richmond City Council and Public Library Board is scheduled for November 10, 2025. The agenda lists a discussion on potential library improvements as the only substantive item. No specific projects, costs, or decisions are detailed in the agenda. The remaining agenda items are routine procedural matters.

• Discussion on potential library improvements

Both the City Council and the Library Board voted to adopt their respective agendas by unanimous consent. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made. The joint meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Adopt City Council agenda – passed (all yeas)
• Adopt Library Board agenda – passed (all yeas)
• Adjourn joint meeting – passed (all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will approve a consent agenda including bills totaling $850,789.26 and consider a resolution for a tanker truck purchase. The body will also receive a presentation on the FY2024/25 City Audit and consider appointing a member to the Library Board.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills November 3, 2025 in the amount of $850,789.26
• Consideration of Purchase/WWTP/Grit Pump Replacement
• Consideration of Adopting Resolution 2025-17/Public Act 152
• Consideration of Board Appointment/Library
• Presentation of FY2024/25 City Audit

The council authorized a lease‑purchase agreement with PNC Bank (Resolution 2025‑16). It also adopted a $850,789.26 schedule of bills, approved a $17,840 grit‑pump purchase, and appointed Darlene Pinskey to the Library Board. Additional actions included banner approval for the Little League and a resolution to exempt the city from Public Act 152 for the next health‑plan year.

• Approved Resolution 2025-16 authorizing lease‑purchase agreement with PNC Bank (All yeas)
• Adopted Consent Agenda approving $850,789.26 schedule of bills (All yeas)
• Authorized $17,840 purchase of Gorman‑Rupp grit pump for sanitary sewer fund (All yeas)
• Approved two over‑the‑road banners for Richmond Little League event (All yeas)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-17 to exempt city from Public Act 152 requirements for next health‑plan year (All yeas)
• Appointed Darlene Pinskey to Library Board for a two‑year term (All yeas)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Tax Increment Finance Authority will approve payroll expenses of $5,913.93 and scheduled bills of $21,273.61 for September‑October 2025. It will review a revenue and expense report through October 2025 and city council minutes from September 15 and October 6, 2025. The board will also consider a Special Event/Summer Concert Series.

• Payroll expenses for Sep 19–Oct 16, 2025: $5,913.93
• Scheduled bills for Sep 16–Oct 14, 2025: $21,273.61
• Revenue and expense report through Oct 2025
• City Council meeting minutes: Sept 15 2025 and Oct 6 2025
• Consideration of Special Event/Summer Concert Series

The Tax Increment Finance Authority excused absent member Ball and approved the September 24 minutes. It authorized payroll expenses of $5,913.93 and other bills totaling $21,273.61. The board also approved funding for two tribute bands for the summer concert series and supported seeking co‑sponsors. All motions passed with unanimous yeas.

• Excused Authority Member Ball (unanimous yeas)
• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous yeas)
• Approved payroll expenses $5,913.93 for Sep 19–Oct 16, 2025 (unanimous yeas)
• Approved schedule of bills $21,273.61 for Sep 16–Oct 14, 2025 (unanimous yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous yeas)
• Approved funding for Teddy Petty & the Refugees and Toby Keith Cover Band for future concerts (unanimous yeas)
• Supported finding co‑sponsors for the concert series (unanimous yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council will adopt its consent agenda, including a resolution recognizing retirement, a revenue and expense report for September 2025, and approval of a schedule of bills totaling $7,049,032.09. The council will also hear public comments and consider three special‑event requests and a hazardous mitigation plan. All items will be discussed and voted on during the meeting.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-14 – Recognition of Retirement
• Receive and file Revenue and Expense Report for September 2025
• Approve Schedule of Bills dated October 20, 2025 in the amount of $7,049,032.09
• Consider Resolution 2025-15 – Mac. Co. Hazardous Mitigation Plan
• Consider Special Event Request – Santa Parade/Tree Lighting Event

The council approved the 2025-2030 Macomb County Hazard Mitigation Plan as the city's official plan. It also adopted the schedule of bills totaling $7,049,032.09 and approved several special events and vendor permits for December 5‑6, 2025. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-15 adopting Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved schedule of bills for $7,049,032.09 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-14 acknowledging retirement (unanimous)
• Received and filed September 2025 Revenue and Expense Report (unanimous)
• Approved Richmond Lions Club Good Fellows Paper Sale special event Dec 5‑6 (unanimous)
• Approved Santa Parade route and Tree Lighting event Dec 6 (unanimous)
• Approved three mobile food vendors in municipal parking lot Dec 6 (unanimous)
• Approved Theresa Maniaci vendor application for up to seven vendors and five sheds Dec 6 (unanimous)

City Council

The Richmond City Council meeting on Oct. 20, 2025 is a quarterly roundtable. The agenda includes a discussion of items of general concern and council comments. No specific motions, ordinances, or contracts are listed for decision.

The council approved a $300,000 grant contribution to the 32 Mile Road repaving project. It directed the city to remove item 1(c) from the FUMC parking‑lot purchase agreement and to arrange a meeting with the church. The council also approved mailing sidewalk‑construction letters to Orchard Meadows residents and set actions for a water‑tanker purchase and drainage petition. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Allocate $300K grant to 32‑Mile repaving project
• Remove item 1(c) from FUMC parking‑lot purchase agreement
• Direct administration to meet with Glenn Quick regarding FUMC lot
• Request research on local‑preference ordinances for future purchases
• Direct administration to obtain Pierce/PNC financing proposal for water‑tanker truck
• Provide drainage petition documents to Trent Peshek; city will not fund the project
• Approve mailing Orchard Meadows sidewalk‑construction letters to residents
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous yeas)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will approve the September 2025 meeting minutes, review financial reports, and discuss the upcoming 2026 library calendar dates. Officers will be elected, and public comments will be heard. The meeting also includes routine reports from the chairperson and librarian.

• Approval of September 2025 Library Board Minutes
• Election of Officers
• 2026 Library Calendar Dates
• Financial Report – revenue and expenditures
• Public Comments

The board approved the meeting agenda and the September 2025 minutes. They nominated and elected Robson as chair, Kiel as vice‑chair, McCallister as recording secretary, and Stump as corresponding secretary. The proposed 2026 library calendar dates were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

• Approved October 2025 agenda (all yes)
• Approved September 2025 minutes (all yes)
• Nominated board officers: Robson Chair, Kiel Vice‑Chair, McCallister Recording Secretary, Stump Corresponding Secretary (all yes)
• Elected board officers to nominated positions (all yes)
• Approved 2026 library calendar dates (all yes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 p.m. (all yes)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing to discuss revisiting the city's minimum house size requirements. The meeting also includes routine business such as approval of minutes, correspondence, and adoption of the agenda. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on revisiting minimum house size requirements

The commission unanimously excused absent Commissioner Caperton and approved the September 11 minutes. It also received and filed city‑council correspondence, adopted the agenda, and adjourned the meeting. The commission reached consensus to present a 16.6% reduction in the city’s minimum gross floor area at a public hearing on November 13, 2025.

• Excused Commissioner Caperton (unanimous yeas)
• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous yeas)
• Received and filed City Council minutes (unanimous yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous yeas)
• Agreed to present 16.6% reduction of minimum house size at public hearing (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:19 p.m. (unanimous yeas)

Recreation Board

The Richmond Recreation Board will adopt the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes and the agenda for this session. It will receive activity reports for September and hear comments from the city manager. The board will discuss a proposed park walk that would connect Aud grounds, Trail Head Park, Desert Storm Memorial Park, and Gierk Park.

• Adopt September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adopt the meeting agenda
• Review September activity report
• Discuss Park Walk linking Aud grounds, Trail Head Park, Desert Storm Memorial Park, and Gierk Park
• City manager comments

The Recreation Board excused absent members Gillies and Warn. It approved the September 2, 2025 minutes and adopted the meeting agenda as presented. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:14 p.m.

• Excused Gillies & Warn – motion passed (all yeas)
• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes – motion passed (all yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented – motion passed (all yeas)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:14 p.m. – motion passed (all yeas)

City Council

The City Council will meet to review a schedule of bills and consider several contracts and appointments. Discussions include equipment for the RVFD and asphalt repair bids.

• Approval of Schedule of Bills in the amount of $1,972,332.85
• Consideration of Bid Award for 2025 Asphalt Repairs Contract
• Consideration of proposal for RVFD Tanker Truck/Water 1
• Consideration of Planning Commission board appointment for Holley
• Consideration of Special Event Request for Broadway Connection Debut/5K Run

The council approved a $5,500 service exchange for an old RVFD tanker truck and awarded an $11,500 asphalt repairs contract to James P Contracting. It also adopted library board by‑law amendments, a special 5K run event, a planning commission appointment, and a MERS benefit‑plan addendum. The consent agenda items, including a fire‑engine resolution and a $1,972,332.85 schedule of bills, were also approved.

• Approved exchange of old RVFD tanker truck to Pele Fire Training for services valued at $5,500
• Awarded 2025 Asphalt Repairs Contract (2025‑SR‑2) to James P Contracting for $11,500
• Approved amendments to Library Board By‑Laws
• Approved Broadway Connection Debut St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/Walk on March 14, 2026 at Trailhead Park and Macomb Orchard Trail
• Confirmed Mayor’s appointment of Jennifer Holley to Planning Commission (3‑year term, expires June 30, 2028)
• Approved MERS Defined Benefit Plan Adoption Agreement Addendum and authorized City Manager to sign
• Adopted Consent Agenda items: Resolution 2025‑13/100th Birthday RVFD Fire Engine and Schedule of Bills totaling $1,972,332.85
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2025 meeting and adopted agenda

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Richmond Tax Increment Finance Authority will approve August meeting minutes and bills, including payroll expenses of $4,887.26 and scheduled bills of $52,959.38. It will review revenue and expense reports and recent City Council minutes. The board will discuss a Public Act 57 informational meeting, set 2026 TIFA meeting dates, and consider purchasing a picnic table for the municipal parking lot.

• Approval of payroll expenses $4,887.26 (Aug 22‑Sep 18, 2025)
• Approval of scheduled bills $52,959.38 (Aug 19‑Sep 15, 2025)
• Consideration of Public Act 57 informational meeting
• Adoption of 2026 TIFA meeting dates
• Consideration of purchase of picnic table for municipal parking lot

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved payroll expenses of $4,887.26 and a schedule of bills totaling $52,959.38. It received revenue and expense reports and city council minutes. The board considered a Public Act 57 informational meeting, 2026 meeting dates, and a purchase of a picnic table for a municipal parking lot, but no outcomes were recorded.

• Approved payroll expenses $4,887.26
• Approved schedule of bills $52,959.38

City Council

The Richmond City Council will vote on the Schedule of Bills dated September 15, 2025, totaling $1,318,761.18. Council members will also consider a resolution on SMART Community Credits, several special event requests, and purchases for the fire department, public works, and seasonal salt supply. A closed‑session meeting will address the collective bargaining agreement for the fire patrol.

• Approve Schedule of Bills dated September 15, 2025 for $1,318,761.18
• Adopt Resolution 2025-12 on SMART Community Credits
• Purchase extraction tool for the Richmond Volunteer Fire Department
• Purchase snow guards for the Department of Public Works
• Purchase seasonal backup salt from Detroit Salt

The council approved the tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police. It also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and approved several special event permits, a SMART community credit transfer, and purchases of extraction equipment, snow guards, and road salt. All motions passed with unanimous yeas.

• Approved tentative collective bargaining agreement with Michigan Fraternal Order of Police (All yeas)
• Adopted 2026 City Council meeting schedule (All yeas)
• Approved SMART Resolution 2025-12 transferring $5,501 municipal and $15,221 community credits (All yeas)
• Approved Richmond Lions Club Mint Sale event on Oct 4, 2025 (All yeas)
• Approved Richmond Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Sale events Oct 10‑12, 2025 (All yeas)
• Approved purchase of Hurst extraction tool for RVFD, $17,500 (All yeas; roll call: Misteravich, LaFore, Schultz, Rix, Yelencich, Warn, Allen)
• Approved award of snow guard project to R&J Seamless Metal, $9,312 (All yeas; roll call: Warn, Schultz, Allen, Rix, Misteravich, Yelencich, LaFore)
• Approved up to $36,328 road salt purchase from Detroit Salt (All yeas)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan review for an expanded vehicle repair facility. The body will also determine its regular meeting schedule for 2026.

• Site plan review for S&S Auto and Truck Repair on 0.58 acres at 68361 Beech Street
• Adoption of the 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule

The commission approved a site‑plan review for S&S Auto and Truck Repair on 0.58 acres at 68361 Beech Street, adding four conditions on signage, vehicle storage, parts storage, and vehicle transfer. It also adopted the 2026 Planning Commission regular meeting schedule and recorded completion of a water main installation, upcoming MDOT resurfacing of 32 Mile Road, and railroad track repairs. All motions passed unanimously.

• Excused Commissioners Kaminski, Misch and Rix (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the August 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Received and filed city council correspondence (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan review for S&S Auto and Truck Repair at 68361 Beech Street with conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 Planning Commission regular meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees approved the agenda and minutes for the September meeting without opposition. They voted to move the election of officers to the October meeting, to send proposed by‑law edits to the City Council, and to adopt the 2026 meeting schedule. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved September 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved election of officers to October meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded library board by‑law edits to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved proposed 2026 Library Board meeting dates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the schedule of bills totaling $738,791.32 and adopted the consent agenda. It approved the site‑plan review for the Richmond Plaza Condominium Development with a sidewalk access condition. Several special‑event requests were approved, including the RAHGS Cemetery Walk, the Moose Lodge 38th Annual Toy Run, a Trunk‑Or‑Treat event, and the Richmond High School Homecoming Parade. The council also set a quarterly roundtable meeting for October 20, 2025.

• Approved $738,791.32 schedule of bills (unanimous)
• Approved Richmond Plaza Condominium site‑plan review with sidewalk condition (unanimous)
• Approved RAHGS Cemetery Walk event and banner request (unanimous)
• Approved Moose Lodge 38th Annual Toy Run and related banner (unanimous)
• Approved Moose Lodge Trunk‑Or‑Treat event and road closure (unanimous)
• Approved Richmond High School Homecoming Parade and MDOT road‑closure request (unanimous)
• Scheduled quarterly roundtable meeting for Oct 20 2025 at City Hall (unanimous)
• Approved all items on the consent agenda (unanimous)

Recreation Board

The Richmond Recreation Board approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted the agenda. It adopted the proposed 2026 recreation department event and facility‑closure dates. It also accepted the listed 2026 Recreation Board meeting dates. The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.

• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes – All yeas
• Adopted agenda as presented – All yeas
• Approved 2026 recreation event and closure dates – All yeas
• Approved 2026 Recreation Board meeting dates – All yeas
• Adjourned regular meeting – All yeas

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Tax Increment Finance Authority will approve payroll expenses and a quote for Musco Lighting at Diamond C. The meeting includes a closed session.

• Approval of payroll expenses ($105,799.14)
• Consideration of Musco Lighting quote for Diamond C
• Review of revenue and expense report through July 2025
• Closed session for Chairman and Authority Members

The Tax Increment Finance Authority excused two absent members, approved July‑August payroll expenses and bill schedules, adopted the agenda, and voted to waive purchasing ordinance requirements to award a $98,000 lighting contract to Musco Lighting. The meeting then adjourned.

• Excused Authority members Gillies and LaFore (all yeas)
• Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (all yeas)
• Approved payroll expenses $9,263.91 for July 11‑August 21, 2025 (all yeas)
• Approved schedule of bills $96,535.23 for July 8‑August 18, 2025 (all yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (all yeas)
• Approved $98,000 Musco Lighting contract, waiving ordinance (5 yeas, 2 absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:19 p.m. (all yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council adopted its consent agenda, approving a schedule of bills totaling $1,436,991.68. It also approved a special event mobile food vendor for a September 6 car show and authorized painting and signage contracts for the police department. The council entered a closed session to evaluate the City Manager and then approved the manager’s evaluation and a compensation adjustment.

• Approved Special Event Request for Bee’s Motorsports mobile food vendor “Taqueria Martinez” at Sep 6 car show (All yeas)
• Authorized $5,660 painting contract for Police Department hallways and $568 vinyl logo contract (All yeas)
• Adopted Consent Agenda, approving Schedule of Bills totaling $1,436,991.68 (All yeas)
• Constituted closed session to consider periodic personnel evaluation of City Manager (Six yeas, one absent)
• Approved City Manager’s evaluation and compensation adjustment for City Manager and TIFA Director (All yeas)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission excused two absent commissioners and approved the July 10 minutes. It accepted city council correspondence, adopted the agenda, approved a site‑plan review for a 3,000‑sq‑ft oil storage building at 69250 Burke Drive, and recommended approval of a condominium site‑plan for Richmond Plaza. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused Commissioners Caperton and Kaminski (All yeas)
• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (All yeas)
• Received and filed city council correspondence (All yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (All yeas)
• Approved site‑plan review for 3,000 sq ft oil storage building at 69250 Burke Drive, subject to permit conditions (All yeas)
• Recommended City Council approve condominium site‑plan for Richmond Plaza at 67290 and 67500 Main Street (All yeas)
• Adjourned the meeting (All yeas)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting and adopted the agenda for the August 4 session. It approved the consent agenda, including a $375,014.07 schedule of bills. The Economic Development Corporation was authorized to hold a Golf Cart Photo Scavenger Hunt on August 16 at 69271 Forest Avenue. The city waived the purchasing ordinance to allow a $7,514 contract for two solar‑powered radar signs to be installed on Oak Street and South Forest.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous yeas)
• Adopted agenda for August 4, 2025 meeting (unanimous yeas)
• Approved consent agenda, including $375,014.07 schedule of bills (unanimous yeas)
• Approved EDC Golf Cart Photo Scavenger Hunt on Aug 16 at 69271 Forest Avenue (unanimous yeas)
• Waived purchasing ordinance and authorized $7,514 purchase of two TC-600 solar radar signs (unanimous yeas)
• Adjourned regular council meeting at 6:21 p.m. (unanimous yeas)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Tax Increment Finance Authority excused member Yelencich from the meeting and approved its June 25 minutes. It approved payroll expenses of $5,215.97 and a schedule of bills totaling $295,759.89. The agenda was adopted and the DTE streetlight re‑feed billing agreement for $4,419.03 was authorized. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused member Yelencich from the meeting (all yeas)
• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (all yeas)
• Approved payroll expenses $5,215.97 for June 17–July 10, 2025 (all yeas)
• Approved schedule of bills $295,759.89 for June 17–July 7, 2025 (all yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (all yeas)
• Authorized DTE streetlight re‑feed billing agreement $4,419.03 (all yeas)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. (all yeas)

City Council

The council denied resident Scott Bell’s petition to keep two Nigerian dwarf goats at 67808 Leelane Court after a vote with all yeas. It approved several special event requests, including a block party on Circle Lane, a mobile food vendor at Valore Beauty Lounge, and multiple Good Old Days Festival activities. The council also authorized purchases of a Rescue‑1 fire‑engine cab for $53,358, an aluminum service body for $48,985, and six TASER systems for $13,275, each passing with unanimous or six‑yea votes.

• Denied petition to keep two dwarf goats at 67808 Leelane Court (All yeas)
• Approved Circle Lane block party on Aug 16‑17, 2025 (All yeas)
• Approved Mobile Food Vendor event at Valore Beauty Lounge on Aug 15, 2025 (All yeas)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑7 to request MDOT closure of M‑19 for Good Old Days Parade (All yeas)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑8 for Outhouse Race on Sep 5, 2025 (All yeas)
• Authorized purchase of Rescue‑1 cab for $53,358 (All yeas)
• Authorized purchase of Rescue‑1 aluminum service body for $48,985 (Six yeas, one absent Schultz)
• Authorized purchase of six TASER systems for $13,275 (Six yeas, one absent Schultz)

City Council

The council adopted its agenda unanimously. It approved a waiver of purchasing ordinance requirements and authorized a $561,087 purchase agreement with Reliant Fire Apparatus for a Pierce tanker truck on a Freightliner chassis. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda as presented (All yeas)
• Authorized purchase of Pierce tanker truck for $561,087.00, waiving ordinance requirements (Six yeas: Misteravich, Schultz, Allen, Rix, Yelencich, Warn)
• Adjourned the special council meeting (All yeas)

City Council

Council amended the Open Burning ordinance, reducing the required distance for portable fire pits and similar devices from 50 feet to 25 feet from any structure. The city will rewrite the ordinance language to specify sticks and twigs as acceptable fuel and separate online burn permit applications by location. The council also directed revisions to the animal ordinance to add a minimum lot‑size requirement and reorder permit provisions. Additionally, the council approved new letter options for Orchard Meadows sidewalk‑gap notices.

• Amended Open Burning ordinance to require portable fire pits be at least 25 ft from structures (previously 50 ft)
• Directed administration to rewrite brush language to allow sticks and twigs but not brush
• Ordered online burn permit applications to be separated by location with specific ordinance rules
• Directed amendment of animal ordinance draft to add minimum lot‑size requirement and reorder sections
• Directed administration to start process for a temporary traffic control order for Muttonville Lane closure (trial basis)
• Approved option 2 and option 3 for Orchard Meadows sidewalk‑gap letters, including special assessment with interest fees
• Approved posting of Emergency Weather and Fire Siren information on city website and social media
• Motion to excuse Mayor Rix from meeting passed (All yeas)

Planning Commission

The commission excused absent Commissioner Misch and approved the minutes from the June 12 meeting. It adopted the agenda and filed the June 2 City Council minutes. The commission approved the conceptual site plan for the Richmond Plaza Condominium on Main Street, with a recommended title‑page correction. It also approved the public improvement review for the city's six‑year capital improvement plan for FY 2025‑2026.

• Excused Commissioner Misch from the meeting (All yeas)
• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (All yeas)
• Received and filed June 2, 2025 City Council minutes (All yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (All yeas)
• Approved conceptual Richmond Plaza Condominium plan with title‑page correction (All yeas)
• Approved six‑year Capital Improvement Plan public review for FY 2025‑2026 (All yeas)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:48 p.m. (All yeas)

City Council

The council appointed Andrew Yankee as City Assessor and adopted a resolution honoring the Richmond Girls Softball State Championship. It also authorized several wastewater‑treatment and HVAC expenditures, and designated a council member as the city’s MML voting delegate. All motions passed with unanimous yeas.

• Confirmed Andrew Yankee as City Assessor (all yeas)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-5 recognizing Richmond Girls Softball State Championship (all yeas)
• Authorized $41,702 to PCS Construction for clarifier tank painting (all yeas)
• Authorized $48,200 to Process Piping for new weir installation (all yeas)
• Authorized $42,676 to AC/DC Electrical for raw sewage pump electrical work (all yeas)
• Authorized $36,000 to Midwest Power Systems for raw sewage pump installation (all yeas)
• Approved $14,988.10 HVAC repair contract to Tony’s Heating & Cooling for City Hall (all yeas)
• Designated Councilor Michael Misteravich as the city’s MML voting delegate (all yeas)

Recreation Board

The Richmond Recreation Board excused absent members Warn and Kiel, approved the May 6, 2025 minutes, and adopted the agenda. It approved and forwarded a request for two mobile food vendors, Buck‑N‑Dink’s and Taqueria Flores & More, for the RLEMS picnic on August 24, 2025. The board agreed to adopt an updated Non‑Profit Building Usage Form at a future meeting. The meeting noted that the splash‑pad sidewalk was poured, the auditorium floor replacement was approved, and lighting for softball diamond C was approved for the FY2025/2026 budget.

• Excused absent members Warn & Kiel (All yeas)
• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (All yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (All yeas)
• Approved and forwarded Mobile Food Vendor request for RLEMS picnic (All yeas)
• Agreed to adopt updated Non‑Profit Building Usage Form at future meeting (agreement)
• Noted splash‑pad sidewalk poured (informational)
• Noted auditorium floor replacement approved (informational)
• Approved lighting for softball diamond C for FY2025/2026 budget (informational)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Tax Increment Finance Authority adopted the FY2025/26 budget, allocating $1,378,296 in estimated funds and approving $872,837 in expenditures. It also dedicated $505,459 of surplus funds to future projects, authorized a $38,000 gym floor replacement, and approved a $29,325 contract for three fire hall garage doors. All motions passed unanimously.

• Excused Authority members Ball and Garant (unanimous)
• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payroll expenses of $5,863.16 and bills of $29,395.00 for May‑June 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda including fire department garage door item (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025/26 TIFA budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-1 dedicating $505,459 surplus funds (unanimous)
• Authorized $38,000 gym floor contract with Varsity Floors Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized $29,325 garage door contract with Sterling Door LLC (unanimous)

City Council

The Richmond City Council adopted the FY2025‑2026 budget, including the capital outlay program and tax levy. It also approved the FY2025‑2026 fee schedule, a $495,000 wastewater‑treatment equipment purchase, and a tentative agreement with Teamsters Local 214. Additional actions included equal raises for non‑affiliated staff and approvals for two special events.

• Adopted FY2025‑2026 Budget (Resolution 2025‑4) – unanimous approval
• Approved FY2025‑2026 Fee Schedule – unanimous approval
• Authorized $495,000 purchase of WWTP screw press and related equipment – unanimous approval
• Approved Richmond Moose Lodge tent permit (June 20‑22) – unanimous approval
• Approved Mobile Food Vendor event at Lois Wagner Library (July 31) – unanimous approval
• Approved Teamsters Local 214 tentative agreement (signed June 4) – unanimous approval
• Approved equal raise for full‑time non‑affiliated and permanent part‑time employees – unanimous approval
• Scheduled quarterly council workshop for July 14, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. – unanimous approval

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission excused Commissioners Caperton and Rix from the meeting. It approved the May 8, 2025 minutes, received and filed city‑council correspondence, and adopted the agenda as presented. The commission also adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. A discussion on reducing minimum house size was held, but no action was taken.

• Excused Commissioners Caperton and Rix (all yeas)
• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all yeas)
• Received and filed city‑council minutes correspondence (all yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (all yeas)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:03 p.m. (all yeas)

City Council

The council approved a fireworks display for the Richmond Little League on July 4, 2025, requiring the hike/bike path to be closed during the show. They authorized $40,965 for a wastewater treatment plant control panel and $20,525 for a water‑tower valve and hydrant replacement. The council reappointed members to the Cable Commission, Library Board, and Planning Commission for multi‑year terms. The city also finalized the sale of property next to the old Parlor House and entered a closed session to discuss collective‑bargaining negotiations.

• Approved Richmond Little League fireworks display near Diamond E on July 4, 2025, with path‑closure condition (All yeas)
• Reappointed Lori Misch, Lorie Rix, and Mike Schade to the Cable Commission for three‑year terms (All yeas)
• Reappointed Heather McCallister to the Library Board for a two‑year term (All yeas)
• Confirmed Mayor’s reappointment of Mike Kaminski, Kevin Misch, and Mark Zink to the Planning Commission for three‑year terms (All yeas)
• Authorized $40,965 expense for WWTP control panel purchase from Kennedy Industries (All yeas)
• Authorized $20,525 expense for water‑tower valve and hydrant replacement by Teltow Contracting (All yeas)
• Finalized sale of city property adjacent to the old Parlor House (no vote recorded)
• Entered closed session to discuss collective‑bargaining negotiations (All yeas)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved payroll expenses of $7,228.26 and scheduled bills totaling $240,503.22. It also approved a $1,700 funding request for a Beatles tribute concert on August 1. All motions passed unanimously.

• Excused Yelencich from the meeting (All yeas)
• Approved minutes from April 23, 2025 (All yeas)
• Approved payroll expenses for April 12–May 15, 2025 ($7,228.26) (All yeas)
• Approved schedule of bills for April 9–May 19, 2025 ($240,503.22) (All yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (All yeas)
• Approved $1,700 funding for Beatles tribute concert on August 1 (All yeas)
• No public comments received
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m. (All yeas)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a cost‑sharing agreement with Macomb County to build 32 Mile Road, using $29,785 from the city’s Major Street Fund. It also approved three special‑event requests, the splash‑pad signage, and a schedule of bills totaling $317,215.23. All motions passed with all yeas.

• Approved Cost Sharing Agreement for 32 Mile Road (All yeas)
• Approved Special Event: Gears and Beers Auto Show, July 27 (All yeas)
• Approved Special Event: St. Augustine Church procession, June 22 (All yeas)
• Approved Special Event: RJ’s Doghouse food vendor at Big Truck event, Aug 13 (All yeas)
• Approved Splash Pad Rules Sign placement (All yeas)
• Approved Schedule of Bills $317,215.23 (All yeas)
• Adopted agenda and consent agenda (All yeas)
• Approved minutes from May 5 meeting (All yeas)

City Council

The Richmond City Council adopted the agenda unanimously and expressed general agreement with the FY 2025‑26 budget as presented. Council unanimously approved three new voluntary programs—File for Life, Special Needs Registry, and Home Assist Program. The council also approved raising the fire‑run stipend to $10 per run and removed the leaf‑vac purchase from the capital budget. Additionally, council supported postponing repaving of the Aud parking lot in favor of other repairs.

• Adopted agenda (all yeas)
• General agreement with FY 2025‑26 budget items as presented
• Unanimously approved File for Life, Special Needs Registry, and Home Assist Program
• Approved increase of per‑run stipend to $10 for fire officers
• Removed leaf vac purchase from the capital budget
• Supported postponing Aud parking lot repaving in favor of Aud flooring and RVFD garage door repairs

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees approved the May agenda and the April minutes. They adopted updates to the Library Privacy Act and Confidentiality Policy and to the Appearance and Manner Code, each passing unanimously. Member Maksymiuk announced her resignation and the board adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

• Approved May 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Library Privacy Act and Confidentiality Policy updates (unanimous)
• Approved Appearance and Manner Code updates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission formally adopted the 2025 City Master Plan after a public hearing that received no comments. The commission also excused three absent members, approved the March 13 minutes, received city‑council correspondence, adopted the agenda as presented, and adjourned the meeting.

• Excused Commissioners Maniaci, Rix, and Weinert – all yeas
• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes – all yeas
• Received and filed city‑council minutes (Mar 3, Mar 17, Apr 7) – all yeas
• Adopted agenda as presented – all yeas
• Opened public hearing on Master Plan – all yeas
• Closed public hearing on Master Plan – all yeas
• Adopted 2025 City of Richmond Master Plan – Ayes (Frank, Misch, Zink, Caperton, Kaminski, Moore), Nays (None), Absent (Maniaci, Rix, Weinert)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:18 p.m. – all yeas

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board approved a request to have RJ’s Doghouse serve food and drinks at the Big Truck Event on August 13, 2025. It also approved a rules sign for the new splash pad and kept the current officers in their positions. Additional routine actions included excusing an absent member, approving the March 11 minutes, and adopting the agenda.

• Approved mobile food vendor for Big Truck Event, Aug 13, 2025 (All yeas)
• Approved splash pad rules sign (All yeas)
• Kept current officers: Chair Varga, Vice‑Chair Gillies, Secretary Warn (All yeas)
• Excused absent member Kiel (All yeas)
• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (All yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (All yeas)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 p.m. (All yeas)

City Council

The council denied Kyle Dees’ petition to keep up to six egg‑laying chickens at 70237 Chaucer Drive after discussion and resident opposition. The council approved three special event requests: a Veterans of SEMCO 30‑mile walk‑athon on June 14, a weekly Farmers Market at the municipal parking lot from June 5 to October 2, and up to three mobile food vendors at that market. The council also authorized the purchase of fire‑hall exercise equipment for $6,184.14, approved the $380,444.04 schedule of bills, distributed the Master Plan for public comment, and confirmed Anthony Maniscalco’s appointment to the Economic Development Corporation.

• Denied petition for up to six chickens at 70237 Chaucer Drive (all yeas)
• Approved Veterans of SEMCO 30‑mile Walk‑A‑Thon event (all yeas)
• Approved Richmond Artisan & Farmers Market Thursdays June 5‑Oct 2 (all yeas)
• Approved up to three mobile food vendors at the market (all yeas)
• Approved purchase of fire‑hall exercise equipment $6,184.14 (yeas: Warn, LaFore, Yelencich, Allen, Schultz, Misteravich, Rix)
• Approved Schedule of Bills $380,444.04 (all yeas)
• Approved distribution of Master Plan for 63‑day public comment (all yeas)
• Confirmed appointment of Anthony Maniscalco to EDC (all yeas)

City Council

The council adopted the meeting agenda and then expressed general agreement with the FY 2025‑26 budget for each department and fund listed. They also agreed to have Administration obtain quotes to replace the auditorium flooring. The meeting was adjourned after a motion passed.

• Adopted agenda (motion by Warn, seconded by Schultz) – motion passed
• General agreement with Recreation Department budget – motion passed
• General agreement with Planning Commission budget – motion passed
• General agreement with Housing and Urban Development Fund budget – motion passed
• General agreement with Tax Increment Finance Authority budget – motion passed
• General agreement with City Manager budget items – motion passed
• Council agreed to have Administration acquire quotes to replace auditorium flooring
• Adjourned the Special Budget Workshop (motion by Misteravich, seconded by Allen) – motion passed

City Council

The council adopted the workshop agenda and expressed general agreement with the proposed FY2025‑26 budget, including revenue estimates, the 15.4232‑mill property tax levy, and fund allocations. It directed the clerk to notify neighboring communities that Richmond will only hold in‑person voting on Election Day, and instructed the Public Service Director to prepare a cost package for a leaf‑vacuum purchase within 90 days. The council also asked the Department of Public Works to draft letters to Orchard Meadows residents lacking sidewalks and to bring cost estimates back to council.

• Adopted workshop agenda (unanimous yeas)
• Expressed general agreement with FY2025‑26 budget (unanimous)
• Directed clerk to notify neighboring communities that early voting will not be offered (unanimous)
• Directed Public Service Director Goetzinger to prepare leaf‑vacuum cost package within 90 days (unanimous)
• Directed DPW to write letters to Orchard Meadows residents lacking sidewalks and report cost estimate (unanimous)
• Adjourned the Special Budget Workshop (unanimous yeas)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Authority excused absent member Ball and approved its March 26, 2025 minutes. It authorized payroll expenses of $3,592.75 and other bills totaling $10,824.27. The board approved a $21,680 contract with Teltow Contracting to install a storm sewer line in the municipal parking lot, with cost sharing from Maniaci’s Project Clean‑Up fund. The agenda was adopted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Excused Authority member Ball (all yeas)
• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (all yeas)
• Approved payroll expenses $3,592.75 (all yeas)
• Approved schedule of bills $10,824.27 (all yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (all yeas)
• Approved $21,680 Teltow Contracting storm sewer contract with cost‑sharing arrangement (all yeas)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:13 p.m. (all yeas)

City Council

The council excused Councilor Misteravich and approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting. It adopted the agenda and consent agenda, including a $269,284.73 schedule of bills. Several special event requests were approved, and contracts were awarded for library design services ($45,000) and an ADA ramp upgrade ($54,087.50).

• Excused Councilor Misteravich from the meeting (All yeas)
• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (All yeas)
• Adopted agenda and consent agenda, including $269,284.73 schedule of bills (All yeas)
• Approved Veteran banner display on light pole arms (May 13‑June 10) (All yeas)
• Approved Richmond Little League mobile food vendor Kona Ice for June 7‑8 tournament (All yeas)
• Approved $45,000 library feasibility study contract with AEW (All yeas)
• Awarded $54,087.50 Oak and Howard Street ADA ramp upgrade to Santos Cement (All yeas)
• Noted upcoming MDOT road project and Division Rd. railroad crossing replacement (informational)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board unanimously approved the recommendation to hire AEW to conduct a feasibility study for the Lois Wagner Memorial Library, pending City Council approval. The Board also approved the Bed Bug Policy, the meeting agenda, and the March minutes, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Recommended hiring AEW for feasibility study (unanimous)
• Approved Bed Bug Policy (unanimous)
• Approved April agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted to close M-19 on May 26, 2025 for the annual Memorial Day Parade. It also approved the purchase of three wreaths for local cemeteries and several infrastructure contracts, including a splash‑pad fence, pavement markings, and sewage‑pump replacements. A resolution was adopted to seek an EDF grant for a 2026 crack‑filling program, and Melissa Majchrzak was reappointed to the Recreation Board. The council accepted a resignation from the Economic Development Corporation and entered a closed session.

• Approved closure of M-19 on May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day Parade (all yeas)
• Authorized purchase of three wreaths for local cemeteries (all yeas)
• Approved $9,414 splash pad fence contract with Kimberly Fence & Supply (all yeas)
• Waived ordinance and awarded $5,645.05 special pavement marking contract to Zebra Striping (all yeas)
• Waived ordinance and authorized $53,846 purchase of two Flygt submersible pumps for WWTP (all yeas)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-03 to request EDF grant for 2026 Overband Crack Filling program (all yeas)
• Reappointed Melissa Majchrzak to the Recreation Board for a two‑year term (all yeas)
• Accepted resignation of Dave Villeme from the Economic Development Corporation (all yeas)

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Tax Increment Finance Authority approved quotes totaling $10,775 to upgrade the electrical panel and related wiring at the Richmond Volunteer Fire Department Hall. It also approved payroll expenses of $8,493.58 and other bills of $3,720.60, adopted the meeting agenda, and adjourned. All motions passed with unanimous yeas.

• Excused absent member Garant (all yeas)
• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (all yeas)
• Approved payroll expenses of $8,493.58 and bills of $3,720.60 (all yeas)
• Adopted agenda as presented (all yeas)
• Approved $10,775 electrical improvements for Fire Hall (all yeas)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:13 p.m. (all yeas)