SYNOPSIS

St. Clair Shores City Council Meeting

Monday, August 7, 2006, 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 to appeal Sign Arbitration Committee denial of signs painted on trailer (2 sides) not permitted as outlined in ordinance 19.154, sec. 39.4 g(1)(3) at 19699 E. 8 Mile Road Michigan Neurology Associates, petitioner Thomas Giancarlo, D.O (Item rescheduled from 7/17/06) Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Walby to DENY. Approved 6-1; Nay: Stahl

8. Request for variance of 216 sq. ft. for proposed addition to existing garage at 21607

Elizabeth, petitioner T. McAllister Motion by Frederick, seconded by Stahl. Approved 7-0

6. Request for a variance to allow the existing fence in lieu of a concrete wall at 32225 Jefferson, petitioner Dr. Barretto (Item postponed from 7/17/06) Motion by Walby, seconded by Moffitt to DENY. Approved 5-2; Nays: McFadyen, Stahl

7. Request to Amend City Ordinance 40.242 Section 17J-2 regarding designation of Fire Lane in the alley east of Harper behind businesses located at 24912 and 24916 Harper (the alleyway on the east side of Harper that extends north of Lange to 10 Mile Road), by repealing this designation, petitioner D. Hartemayer Motion by Stahl, seconded by Frederick to postpone until 9/5/06 meeting. Approved 7-0

9. Request for variance of 2 ft wall height for proposed new detached garage at 23321

Deziel, petitioner G. Wheatley Motion by Ahearn, seconded by Frederick Approved 7-0

10. Bids/Contracts/Purchase Orders

a. Award bid for Prefabricated Waterless Vault Type Restrooms at the St. Clair Shores

Municipal Country Club, bids opened 8/01/06 Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Ahearn Approved 7-0

b. Request from Parks & Recreation for approval of Home Plate Sports Center batting cage and concession agreement Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Frederick Approved 7-0

c. Purchase Data Conversion software from New World Systems to CLEMIS for Police Dept. Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Frederick Approved 7-0

d. Request approval of AFSCME Local 1015A, AFL-CIO Crossing Guard agreement for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 31, 2009 Motion by Walby, seconded by Moffitt Approved 7-0

11. Recommendation from the Council Sub-Committee on Boards, Commissions and Committees Motion by Stahl, seconded by McFadyen Approved 7-0

Motion by Stahl, seconded by Moffitt that all boards, commissions and committees comply with the Open Meetings Act regarding posting of meeting notices with dates and times, and that minutes be provided to City Council. Ayes: 5-2; Nays: Ahearn, Frederick

12. Consent Agenda Motion by Walby, seconded by Stahl Approved 7-0

a. Bills and Progress Payments

AAA Pipe Cleaning Corporation $18,063.00

Murray Underground Systems, Inc. $19,221.73

Lake County Sewer Company, Inc. $ 9,793.06

b. Approval of Minutes

c. Receive & File Boards, Commissions & Committee Minutes

13. City Manager’s Report - none

14. Audience Participation

15. Request to Enter Closed Session as permitted by State Statute MCLA 15.268 8(c)

Motion by Walby, seconded by Stahl to enter Closed Session at 10:53 p.m. Approved 7-0

Motion by Walby, seconded by Stahl to adjourn Closed Session at 11:13 p.m. Approved 7-0

Motion by Walby, seconded by McFadyen to adjourn the meeting at 11:14 p.m. Approved 7-0

THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006