SYNOPSIS   -   St. Clair Shores City Council Meeting          Monday, May 15, 2006, 7:00 p.m.

 

1.                   Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance led by Eagle Scout Michael B. Meade

2.                   Proclamations & Presentations

a.       Michael B. Meade

b.       St. Clair Shores Sail and Power Squadron Safe Boating Week

c.       48th Annual Blessing of the Fleet

3.                   Updates and follow-ups from Council Meeting

4.                   Comments by Individual Councilpersons

5.                   Request from Nine-Mack Merchants’ Association to hold Annual June Fest on Saturday, June 3, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Frederick   Approved 7-0

6.                   Request from Lakeview High School for approval of  temporary banner signs  Celebrating their  75th  Commencement on 8 DTE poles in the 11 Mile Road right of way between Harper and Little Mack from 6/05/06 – 7/15/06  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Walby      Approved 7-0

7.                   Request to hold the 11th Annual Nautical Coast Cleanup Sunday, May 21, 2006 from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm at Veterans Memorial Park Motion by Stahl, seconded by Moffitt   Approved 7-0

8.                   Request to appeal Planning Commission Cases 06-10 & 06-10A recommendations to deny requests at 24605 Jefferson, petitioner 18th Street Deli Petitioner withdrew the request during the meeting

            a. PC 06-10 Special Land Use request to allow outdoor seating adjacent to Jefferson

            b. PC 06-10A Site Plan Approval for outdoor seating adjacent to Jefferson

9.                   Request for approval of new sign in Central Lakefront District for Mike's Marine located at 24030 Jefferson  Motion by Ahearn, seconded by Frederick Approved 7-0

10.               Request for Amendment to PC 01-12 Site Plan approval to allow 24-hour operation (drive-thru only) at 24201 Harper, petitioner Burger King  Motion by Frederick, seconded by Ahearn  Approved 4-3; Nays: McFadyen, Walby, Hison

11.               Request for variance for 2 foot wall height for proposed accessory structure at 22500 Hanson Ct., petitioner J. Zacharias  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Ahearn  Approved 7-0

12.               Request for variance for 66 square foot total size for detached garage addition at 23619 Allor, petitioner N. & S. White  Motion by Walby, seconded by Moffitt    Approved 7-0

13.               Approval of the Third Quarter Budget Report and Budget Amendment 06-06  Motion by Walby, seconded by McFadyen   Approved 7-0

14.               Approval of Millage Rates for Publication  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Frederick Approved 6-1; Nay Stahl

15.               Approval to enter into lease agreements with Metro PCS to co-locate on cell towers at Brys and Maple, north of 10 Mile.  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Walby    Approved 7-0

16.               Consideration of adoption of a resolution encouraging that our Federal Representatives adopt Fiscal Year 2007 CDBG Programs in continuation of current funding levels  Motion by Frederick, seconded by Moffitt   Approved 5-1-1; Nay: Stahl; Absent: Walby

17.               Consideration of adoption of a resolution in support of maintaining local control regarding franchise fees  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Walby   Approved 6-1; Nay: Stahl

18.               Bids/Contracts/Purchase Orders - None

19.               Consent Agenda  Motion by Walby, seconded by Ahearn    Approved 7-0

a. Bills and Fees

b. Approval of Minutes

c. Receive & File Boards, Commissions & Committee Minutes

20.               City Manager’s Report 

a.  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Ahearn to approve the purchase of two emergency generators for the Fire Department from Consumers Energy in the amount of $42,156.00.  Approved 7-0

b.  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Ahearn to approve purchase order with Tri-County Pest Control in the amount of $25,000 for preventative West Nile Virus Treatment Program.  Approved 7-0

c.  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Frederick to approve the addition of Turning Point as a beneficiary of the 2006-2007 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.  Approved 7-0

d. Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Frederick to approve Michigan Department of State HAVA grant agreement   Approved 7-0

21.               Audience Participation

22.               Request to Enter Closed Session as permitted by MCLA 15.268 8(c) and (e) Michael Herman vs. St. Clair Shores

Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Stahl to enter Closed Session at 9:50 p.m.  Approved 7-0

Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Stahl to adjourn Closed Session and return to open session at 10:40 p.m.  Approved 7-0

Motion by Stahl, seconded by Walby to proceed as presented by the City Attorney in M. Herman v SCS.  Approved 6-1; Nay: Moffitt

Motion by Stahl, seconded by Frederick to adjourn the meeting at 10:41 p.m.  Approved 7-0

THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2006