SYNOPSIS

St. Clair Shores City Council Meeting

Tuesday, July 5, 2005, 7:00 p.m.

 

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

2.                  Proclamations & Presentations - None

3.                  Updates and follow-ups from Council Meeting

4.                  Comments by Individual Councilpersons

5.                  Request from Nino Salvaggio Charitable Foundation for Children in Need to be recognized by the City as a non-profit organization Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Moffitt.  Approved 7-0

6.                  Requests from CABA Baseball World Series 2005 for Temporary Sign Permits for businesses along Harper welcoming event   Action on item taken after Item 18

7.                  Request to hold Annual Nautical Nibble on Wednesday, August 10 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Soulliere. Approved 7-0

8.                  Request for variance to leave existing fence in lieu of 6 ft. wall as required by Ordinance at 29611 Harper (Midas Muffler) be denied and installation required within two year’s from today. Motion by Boyle, seconded by McFadyen to amend the original motion to change installation to two year’s from today’s date. Approved 7-0   Motion by Walby, seconded by Moffitt to deny variance and require installation within two year’s of today’s date. Roll Call vote   Approved 6-1; Nay: Stahl

9.                  Request for variance to allow an additional accessory structure and a variance of 198.9 sq. ft. for total lot coverage at 30612 Champine, petitioner P. Dwaihy     Rescheduled to 7/18/05

10.              Request for variance to leave existing fence in lieu of a 6 ft. wall as required by Ordinance at 21618 9 Mile Road, petitioner G. Jayakar  rescheduled to 7/18/05

11.              Request for a 2 ft. variance for total height for a proposed home renovation at 22651 Lakeland, petitioner G. Puck – Rescheduled to 7/18/05

12.              Request for 385.85 square ft. variance for total lot coverage for new accessory structure at 21904 Lakeland, petitioner K. Koscierzynski Motion by Walby, seconded by Moffitt.  Approved 7-0

13.              Request for a variance of 1.5 ft. for wall height for a proposed accessory building/structure at 28800 Rockwood, petitioner K. VanHouzen Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Stahl.  Approved 6-1; Nay: Soulliere

14.              Request for variances of 216.375 sq. ft. for rear lot coverage, 289 sq. ft. for total lot coverage and 3 ft. sideyard, to allow the installation of a proposed new swimming pool at 22409 California, petitioner R & S Driscoll  Motion by Walby, seconded by Moffitt.  Approved 7-0

15.              Request for Rezoning from LI (Light Industrial) to B3 (General Business) for 26 parcels along Harper Avenue between Pleasant and Ridgeway, PC Case 05-12 Motion by Walby, seconded by Soulliere.  Approved 5-2; Nays: Boyle, Stahl

16.              Request for a 2’8” total height variance for a proposed new accessory building/structure at 28117 Elmdale, petitioner Five Lakes Construction Motion by Walby, seconded by Soulliere to deny request.  Approved 6-1; Nay: Stahl

17.              Bids/Contracts/Purchase Orders

a. Request to award bid for Police Building Audio/Video Surveillance System, bids opened 6/28/05 rescheduled to 7/18/05

b.   Request to award bid for Two (2) 4-Wheel drive backhoes with extend-a-dig, bids opened 6/21/05  Motion by Walby, seconded by Soulliere.  Approved 7-0

c.   Request to award bid for Water and Sewer Utility Repair Materials, bids opened 6/28/05  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Soulliere.  Approved 7-0

d.   Request to award bid for Water and Sewer Utility Excavation Debris and Backfill Materials, bids opened 6/28/05 Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Walby.  Approved 7-0

f.   Request approval of City Hall Postage Machine Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Soulliere.  Approved 7-0

e.  Request approval of Blanket Purchase Orders

                    a) (1) Fire Dept. Turnout Suits              Apollo Fire Equipment             $ 12,500

                        (2) Fire Dept.   Medical Supplies                     Tri-Anum                                 $ 30,000

                     Motion by Walby, seconded by McFadyen.  Approved 7-0

                     b)(1)DPW/Streets          Rock Salt                   Detroit Salt                              $ 90,000

                                                             Rock Salt                   Morton Salt, Inc.                      $ 30,000

                     Motion by Soulliere, seconded by McFadyen.  Approved 7-0

                        (2) DPW/Streets         Asphalt Patching Mat. Barrett Paving Inc.                  $ 40,000

                     Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Soulliere.  Approved 7-0

                        (4) DPW/Motorpool     Fuel Supplies              Mansfield Oil                          $198,000

                      Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Soulliere.  Approved 7-0

                     c)(1) City Clerk   Election Supplies & Prog. Coding     ES&S                          $ 41,000

                        (2) City Clerk   QVF & Absentee voter app.    Printing Systems Inc.              $   4,500

                        (3) City Clerk   Ord. amendments, code book            Municipal Code Corp. $   6,500

                      Motion by Soulliere, seconded by McFadyen.  Approved 7-0

                      d)(1) P & R Golf            Gasoline & Diesel       Atlas Oil                                   $   8,200

                         (2) P & R Golf            Chemical & Fertilizer  Turfgrass, Inc                          $ 25,000

                         (3) P & R Golf            Fertilizer & Chemicals            Verdicon                                  $ 10,000

                         (4) P & R Golf            Fertilizer & Chemicals            Pro Source One                      $ 10,000

                         (5) P & R Golf            Greens Fertilizer         Great Lakes Turf                     $ 20,000

                         (6) P & R Golf            Sand & Topsoil           Sand Sales                             $   5,000

                         (7) P & R Golf            Sand & Topsoil           Osburn Industries                   $   5,000

                         (7) P & R Golf            Items for resale           Top Flite Golf Co.                    $   6,000

                         (8) P & R Golf            Items for resale           White Mountain Traders         $   4,000

                         (9) P & R Golf            Items for resale           Titleist                                      $   6,000

                       (10) P & R Golf            Items for resale           Footjoy                                    $   5,000

                       Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Soulliere.  Approved 7-0

                      e)(1) DPW                  Misc. concrete repairs  Minniti Construction                 $  50,000

                       Motion by Soulliere, seconded by McFadyen.  Approved 7-0

            g. Request to award Contract for Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Inspection Services          Motion by Walby, seconded by Moffitt to award Contract for Building, Plumbing and        Mechanical Inspection Services to PMI for a 3 year contract with flat fees (Option 2).        Approved 7-0

h. Request approval of purchase of a replacement copier for City Clerk/City Manager Offices Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Soulliere.  Approved 7-0

18.              Request for approval PC Case 05-13 approval of Harper Avenue Overlay District Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance 15.000  Motion by Walby, seconded by Soulliere. Roll Call vote.   Approved 5- 2; Nays: Boyle, Stahl

a.  Request for approval of Revisions to Sign Ordinance, PC Case 05-13A Motion by

     Soulliere, seconded by McFadyen.    Approved 7-0

b.  Request for approval of Revisions to Zoning Ordinance, PC Case 05-13B as part of

     the Harper Revitalization Plan Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Boyle.  Approved 6-

     1; Nay: Stahl

6.         Requests from CABA Baseball World Series 2005 for Temporary Sign Permits for businesses along Harper welcoming event and waive fees Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Boyle.  Approved 7-0

19.              Consent Agenda – Items shall be considered without debate by motion and vote of Council, unless a member of Council specifically requests action taken separately on said item Motion by Walby, seconded by Boyle.  Approved 7-0

b.  Approval of Minutes

c.  Receive & File Boards, Commissions & Committee Minutes

a.  Bills, Fees and Progress Payments  Motion by Walby, seconded by Moffitt. Approved 7-0

20.              City Manager’s Report - None

21.              Audience Participation

22.              Adjournment   Motion by Soulliere, seconded by Walby to adjourn at 10:50 pm.  7-0  

Next Regular City Council Meeting July 18, 2005