SYNOPSIS

St. Clair Shores City Council Meeting

Monday, April 7, 2008 7:00 p.m.

City Hall 27600 Jefferson Circle Drive, St. Clair Shores MI 48081(586) 447-3303 www.scsmi.net

 

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

Motion by Moffitt, seconded by Frederick to excuse Councilmember McFadyen this evening. Approved 6 - 0.

2.       Proclamations

a.       37th Annual “Reflections on Ice” Weekend April 11-13, 2008

b.       South Lake High School Environmental Club

c.       City Engineer Presentation

3.       Updates and follow-ups from Council Meeting

4.       Comments by Individual Councilpersons

5.       Public Hearing for the consideration of necessity for the creation of a Special Assessment District Maple – Benjamin Canal 2008 dredging and set second public hearing.  Motion by Ahearn, seconded by Moffitt.  Approved 6 – 0.

6.       Public Hearing for the consideration of necessity for the creation of a Special Assessment District for the 2008 Benjamin - Statler Canal dredging and set second public hearing.  Motion by Moffitt, seconded by Ahearn.  Approved 6 – 0.

7.   Request for Planning Commission Cases: PC08-02 & 08-02A, petitioner Jefferson Yacht Club located at 24504 Jefferson.

a.       PC 08-02: Request For Special Land Use Within the Central Lakefront District – To allow the construction of an outdoor pavilion, with a knee wall and fireplace, at the north end of the property, east of the existing pool Motion by Walby, seconded by Frederick.  Approved 6 – 0

b.   PC 08-02A: Request for Site Plan Approval – For proposed construction of an outdoor pavilion, with a knee wall and fireplace, at the north end of the property, east of the existing pool.

      Motion by Frederick, seconded by Ahearn.  Approved 6 – 0.    

8.   Request from St. Clair Shores Sail & Power Squadron to be recognized by the City as a non-profit organization to obtain a Charitable Gaming License.  Motion by Ahearn, seconded by Walby.  Approved 6 – 0.

9.   Bids/Contracts/Purchase Orders

a.       Request to extend Solid Waste Collection Contract with Waste Management for 5 years

b.       Request to enter into and authorize the execution of MDOT Contract No. 08-5083 – Martin Rd Reconstruction Local Agreement Contract by the City Manager and City Clerk Motion by Walby, seconded by Frederick.  Approved 6 – 0.

c.       Request to enter into and authorize the execution of MDOT Contract No. 08-5083 – Martin Rd Reconstruction Local Jobs Today Loan Contract by the City Manager and City Clerk Motion by Walby, seconded by Ahearn. Approved 6 – 0.

d.       Request to award bid for Gaffke Park Improvements (bid opening 3/25/08) Motion by Walby, seconded by Frederick. Approved 5-1 Nay Moffitt.  Motion by Frederick, seconded by Ahearn to deny the walking track portion $50,000 of the bid addendum for Gaffke Park. Approved 5 -1 Nay Moffitt. 

e.   Request for approval of the Police Officers Association Agreement for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2010 Motion by Walby, seconded by Moffitt.  Approved 6 – 0.

10. Request to approve Revisions to the Police and Fire Pension System Supplemental Benefit Program City Ordinance 12.561.11(c).  Motion by Frederick, seconded by Walby.  Approved 6 – 0.

11. Consent Agenda - Motion by Walby, seconded by Ahearn.  Approved 6 – 0.

a.       Bills

b.       Fees – None

c.       Progress Payments

d.       Approval of Minutes

e.       Receive & File Boards, Commissions & Committee Minutes

f.         Request to set public hearing date for the Harper Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) May 5, 2008 to hear public comments on the Development and TIF plans

g.       Request to set Budget Hearings for April 28, 29 (30 if needed), 2008 starting at 6:00 pm

12. City Manager’s Report - None

13. Audience Participation

14. Request to enter Closed Session as permitted by State Statute MCLA 15.268 Section 8(d).

Motion by Frederick, seconded by Ahearn, to enter Closed Session at 10:40 p.m. Approved 5-1 Nay – Walby.

       Motion by Frederick, seconded by Moffitt, to return to Open Session at 11:04 p.m.  Approved 6– 0.

15. Adjournment.  Motion by Moffitt, seconded by Ahearn to adjourn at 11:04 p.m.  Approved 6- 0.

 

THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008