SYNOPSIS St.. Clair Shores City Council Meeting

Monday, May 16, 2005, 7:00 p.m.

 

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

2.                  Proclamations & Presentations

a.                  Presentation of Donation for Fireworks

b.                  Announcement of Safety Light Program poster contest winner

c.                  47th Annual Blessing of the Fleet

d.                  Presentation from City St. Clair Shores Sail & Power Squadron and Jefferson Yacht Club of 3 “No Wake buoys”

e.                  Waterfront Soccer Tournament presentation and proclamation

3.                  Updates and follow-ups from Council Meeting

4.                  Comments by Individual Councilpersons

5.                  Request from Nine-Mack Merchants to hold Annual June Fest on Saturday, June 4, 2005 Motion by Soulliere, seconded by Walby.   Approved 7-0

6.                  Request from St. Clair Shores Waterfront Advisory Committee to hold 10th Annual Nautical Coast Cleanup on May 22, 2005 from 8 am – 1 pm.   Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Walby.   Approved 7-0

7.                  Request from Aco Hardware to have a Tool Tent Sale in Parking Lot at 23245 Greater Mack May 19 -23, 2005 from 9 am – 9 pm, petitioner S. Lafata  Motion by  McFadyen, seconded by Soulliere    Approved 7-0

8.                  Request for Site Plan Approval PC 05-09 for proposed new building for Bank One within the parking lot at the shopping center on the southwest corner of 13 Mile Rd. and Harper at 31045 Harper petitioner A. Okon Motion by  Walby, seconded by Moffitt   Approved 7-0

9.                  Request from Infinity Yacht Charter, LLC for a new Watercraft Class C Liquor License with Dance permit to be located at 24400 E. Jefferson Dock #H-1 at 24935 Jefferson, business name Ovation Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Soulliere.   Approved 7-0

10.              Requests for PC Cases 05-11 & 05-11A for 24125 Jefferson for proposed Marine sales (formerly Ship-n-Shore Party Store), petitioner Wilson Marine

            a.         PC 05-11Special Land Use Motion by Soulliere, seconded by McFadyen. Approved 7-0

            b.         PC05-11a Site Plan Approval Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Soulliere    Approved 7-0

11.              Request for a variance to allow the fence to remain in place of a 6 ft. concrete wall at 24731 Harper, petitioner Y Kang  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Stahl    Approved 6-1  Nays – Moffitt

12.              Request for a 1 ft. total height variance for proposed new home at 22651 Lakeland, petitioner G. Puck Item removed by petitioner at meeting to be resubmitted.

13.              Request for PC 05-10 for site plan approval for the addition of a vestibule, classrooms and restroom facilities to an existing building at 22150 Marter Road, petitioner Assumption Greek Orthodox Church  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Soulliere.  Approved 7-0

14.              Bids/Contracts/Purchase Orders

a.                  Request to award bid for Police Department Carpeting, bids opened 5/10/05 Motion by Walby,     seconded by McFadyen   Approved 7-0

b.                  Renewal of Library Café Concession Agreement 1) Motion by McFadyen, seconded by   Soulliere.  Roll call vote: Ayes 3- Nays 4: Moffitt, Stahl, Walby, Hison MOTION FAILED

2) Motion by Walby, seconded by Moffitt to approve a 3 year contract effective 5/16/05 with an addendum to reopen the contract in November 2005 if Mr. Ahearn is elected to Council and require financial reports to Council every 6 months. 3) Amended Motion by Boyle, seconded by Soulliere to approve 3 year contract with review annually in November of rental rate increase. Roll Call: Ayes 6-Nays1: Walby

4) Motion by Boyle, seconded by Soulliere to approve the 3 year Renewal of Library Café Concession Agreement with review annually in November of rental rate increase. Roll Call Ayes 6- Nay 1: Walby

15.              Report to Council on Unpaid water bills to be transferred to the 2005 city tax roll Motion by   McFadyen, seconded by Soulliere    Approved 7-0

16.              Request to receive the Quarterly Budget Report and approve Budget Amendment 05-05 Motion by   Soulliere, seconded by Walby   Approved 7-0

17.              Consent Agenda shall be considered without debate by motion and vote of Council, unless a member of Council specifically requests action taken separately on said item

a.                  Bills, Fees, and Progress Payments:  Aielli Construction Company $45,158.74, National Industrial Maintenance $9,557.79, National Industrial Maintenance $16,119.13, AAA Pipe Cleaning corporation $37,803.60

b.                  Approval of Minutes

c.                  Receive & File Boards, Commissions & Committee Minutes

d.                  Set Public Hearing for proposed Budget on June 6, 2005 and Approve Tax Rates for publication

e.                  Set Public Hearing for consideration of necessity for the creation of a Special Assessment District for the Paving of Edmunton from Greater Mack to Old Eight Mile Road on 6/20/05

f.                    Deny Claim of A Robinson v St. Clair Shores  and refer to City Attorney

            Motion by Soulliere, seconded by Walby  Approved 7-0

18.              City Manager’s Report Motion by Soulliere, seconded by McFadyen   Approved 7-0

19.       Audience Participation

 

Motion by Soulliere, seconded by McFadyen to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 p.m.  Approved 7-0

 

The next Council Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 6, 2005