SYNOPSIS

                                    St. Clair Shores City Council Meeting

Monday, January 17, 2005, 7:00 p.m.

1.                  Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance

2.                  Proclamations & Presentations - none

3.                  Appointment of Councilmember to fill vacant seat with term expiring 11/05 Motion by Boyle, seconded by Walby to appoint Mark Moffitt.  Roll call vote:  Approved 4-2, Nays: McFadyen, Soulliere

4.                  Updates and follow-ups from Council Meeting

5.                  Comments by Individual Councilpersons

6.                  Request from St. Joan of Arc to hold the 36th Annual Spring Festival May 20 – 22, 2005 Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Soulliere.  Approved 6-0

7.                  Request for site plan approval PC # 04-35 at 21211 Harper for a new Walgreen’s and adjoining tenant space at the former Kroger site at 8 Mile and Harper, petitioner Mark Drane, ROGVOY Architects Motion by Boyle, seconded by McFadyen to postpone action to 2/7/05 meeting. Roll call vote:  Approved 5 – 1, Nays: Soulliere

7A.       Request from J & N realty to permanently remove the restriction not allowing the   passage of vehicles in the vacated alley from the north side of Eight Mile extending       east from Salisbury Avenue to west line of alley (Behind 21003 Harper – Mobil Gas     Station) As companion item 7 was postponed this item was also postponed to 2/7/05

8.                  Request for Special Event Approval from Pat O'Brien’s Tavern, 22385 10 Mile Road to hold St Patrick's Day Party March 16 – 17, 2005 with outside  tent, music  and food (outside music from 10:00 am - 12:00 am) Motion by Boyle, seconded by McFadyen.  Approved 6-0

9.                  Request for a Site Plan Amendment PC Case #03-10 for  6.5’ total height variance for an existing glass tower in front of Family Video at 27710 Little Mack  Motion by Boyle, seconded by Stahl.   Roll call vote FAILED 2-4,  Ayes: Boyle, Stahl

10.              Bids/Contracts/Purchase Orders

          a. Request to award bid for Polyurethane Floor System Installation for Senior Activities Center, bids opened 01/11/05  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Soulliere.  Approved 5-1. Nays: Stahl

          b. Request for renewal of Annual Permit to work on State Highways  Motion by Soulliere, seconded by  McFadyen.  Approved 6-0

          c. Purchase of replacement computer systems

11.              Recommendations from Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Committees to amend ordinances regarding membership to Parks & Recreation, Historical Commission, Older Persons Advisory Committee and Water Resources Board to create an alternate position  Motion by Soulliere, seconded by Walby.  Approved 6-0

12.              City Manager’s Report - None

13.              Request from City Clerk for adoption of a resolution regarding election consolidation coordinating committee options Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Soulliere.  Approved 6-0

14.              Bills, Fees, and Progress Payments Motion by Walby, seconded by Soulliere.  Approved 6-0

Attorney Payments:  Lange & Cholack  $704.40   Motion by McFadyen,  seconded by Soulliere.  Approved 6-0  Ihrie & OBrien, PC   $7,940.00    Motion Soulliere, seconded by Walby  Approved 6-0

Progress Payments:  United Survey $58,721.40  Motion Soulliere, seconded by Walby  Approved 6-0

Motion by Walby, seconded by Soulliere to approve 2 progress payments for National Ind. Maint, $28,369.65 and $21,066.14 Approved 6-0      

                AAA Pipe Cleaning $ 7,659.00   Motion by Walby, seconded by Soulliere.  Approved 6-0

15.              Claims - none

16.              Approval of Minutes Motion by Soulliere, seconded by Walby.  Approved 6-0

Motion to receive & file by Walby, seconded by Soulliere.  Approved 6-0

17.              Audience Participation

18.              Request that the City Council shall meet in Closed Session as permitted by State Statute MCLA 15.268, Section 8 (c) Motion to enter Closed Session by Boyle, seconded by Soulliere, at 9:04 pm.  Approved 6-0   Motion to re-enter Open Session by Walby, seconded by Soulliere, at 9:54 pm.  Approved 6-0  Motion to adjourn by Walby, seconded by Soulliere, at 9:54pm.  Approved 6-0

A STUDY SESSION HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 24, 2005

THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS FEBRUARY 7, 2005