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Richfield Village Council took a step toward spending funds for the second half of 2011 at the Aug. 2 meeting.

While income tax revenue is up 10.3 percent over last year, most of the $423,780 in planned expenses would come from grant money, said Finance Director Sandy Turk.

The rest of the expenses would be funded through income tax and increased fees from the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.

One of the main expenses would be for an analysis of the Highpoint Trucking Project/ Soni property on Congress Parkway East. A Clean Ohio Grant would cover $262,140 for the project, while the village would contribute another $6,000, according to village officials.

The village also plans to spend $25,000 from another grant on the engineering and construction of the Carter/Pedigo trail system, according to village officials.

Council read the appropriations legislation for the first time and waived the second reading, so it could be passed as soon as the Aug. 16 meeting.

In other action:

? Council approved a deal with HD Supply Waterworks for remote water reading equipment and software. The cost will be $9,582, according to village officials.

? Council also approved assessments for the Motor Road sewer project.

Council member Patrick Lovejoy thanked everyone for their hard work on the project, and Council President Bobbie Beshara thanked Service Director Melanie Baker and her staff.

Ellis noted that the original estimate for the assessment was $14,000, but the actual price was around $4,000.

? The Ohio Division of Liquor Control informed the village that liquor permits would be expiring Oct. 1. The village must notify the state if it wants a hearing to challenge the renewal of a permit. Police Chief Dale Canter said those permits would be reviewed.

? The village also received a letter from the attorneys for Water and Sewer LLC. The utility is seeking to raise the sewer rates for its 75 customers in the Briarwood subdivision by approximately 40 percent.

? Canter said the Sweet Corn Ride went very well, with only “a few minor scrapes” from the 2,300 riders at the July 31 bicycle outing.

Council member Andrew Ellis said he was “amazed” at how smoothly the event went, crediting volunteers and the Chamber of Commerce for a “work of art” in coordinating the ride.

? Canter talked about the upcoming car show at Regina Health Center Aug. 17 at 6 p.m.

“It’s really a nice show,” he said. “It’s free, and there are a lot of classic automobiles.”

? Canter also said 339 people participated in a memorial bike run for Sgt. Robert Gilbert, and he offered his condolences to retired Brecksville police chief Dennis Kancler, whose son, like Gilbert, was killed in military action in Afghanistan.

? Parks and Recreation Director Ruth Jocek said plans for this weekend’s Community Day celebration were coming along well.

Events will begin tomorrow, Aug. 12, with the annual parade starting at 6:30 p.m. at Richfield Elementary School on Streetsboro Road and proceeding to Richfield Woods Park, 4100 Broadview Road.

The next day, Aug. 13, the Community Day Sprint 5K run/walk will begin at Richfield Woods Park at 8 a.m. and the children’s run — the Community Day Scamper — will follow at 9:30 a.m. for ages 7-12.

Community Day, Aug. 14, will see events at Richfield Woods Park, 4100 Broadview Road, from 11 a.m. until the conclusion of the fireworks.

? Council welcomed Brian Krantz, who is the village’s new planning and zoning director.

? Council member Mike Wheeler said the Buildings and Grounds Committee will meet today, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall for 45-50 minutes. Council’s work session will then begin at 7 p.m.