Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:41 p.m. · 3 items · 22 votes · 23 public comments
What happened
- Approved 18 routine items including $332,459 roof replacement contract with Best Contracting Services.
- Approved 5% cost of living increase for city retirees.
- Approved letting firefighters and police contribute extra 1% toward retirement.
- Approved hiring NEMA Construction for Richmond Auditorium elevator and restroom upgrades.
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Personnel(2 items)
Approve 5% cost of living increase for city retirees
In Plain English
City retirees currently receive a 2% minimum annual increase in their pension payments. The city proposes adding an extra 3% increase this year for a total 5% boost. If approved, monthly pension checks increase to help retirees keep up with inflation.
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Votes
Bring the matter back in two weeks with additional information that supports the contention that the pension amounts lost value over the years
5 to 0
Allow firefighters and police to contribute extra 1% toward retirement
In Plain English
Current firefighters and police hired before 2013 contribute 2% of their salary toward retirement benefits. This change lets them voluntarily contribute an additional 1% to increase their future pension payments. The city pays nothing extra under this optional program.
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Votes
Approve first reading of said ordinance
5 to 0
Contracts(1 item)
Hire NEMA Construction for Richmond Auditorium elevator and restroom upgrades
In Plain English
The Richmond Auditorium currently lacks full accessibility for people with disabilities. The project installs a new elevator and upgrades restrooms to meet federal ADA standards. If approved, the auditorium becomes accessible to all residents and visitors.
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Votes
Approve the contract
5 to 0
Zoning(1 item)
Grant 60-day extension for cannabis dispensary to begin operations
In Plain English
Richmond Compassionate Care Collective received city approval to open a cannabis dispensary but has not started operations yet. City law requires dispensaries to begin business within a set timeframe or lose their permit. The company is asking for 60 more days to open their doors.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.