SYNOPSIS

St. Clair Shores City Council Meeting

Monday, February 05, 2007 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 led by Eagle Scout B. Arsenault

Motion by Walby, seconded by Frederick to excuse Mayor Hison who was out of town on City

Business Approved 6-0  

2.      Proclamation to Eagle Scout Bryan Arsenault

3.      Updates and follow-ups from Council Meeting

4.      Comments by Individual Councilpersons

5.      Request from T-Mobile Central, LLC for approval of a proposed Flag Pole Alternative Tower Structure/Light Tower Replacement at Lake Shore High School, petitioner John Stoliker, Jr. (rescheduled from 1/15/07) Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Frederick, Approved 6-0

6.      Public Hearing for the consideration of necessity for the creation of a Special Assessment District for the 2007 dredging of the Lakecrest – Rio Vista Canal Motion by Walby, seconded by McFadyen , Approved 6-0

7.      Request from Shorewood Kiwanis to hold their car cruise on August 29, 2007 from 5 – 9 pm on Harper between Old 8 Mile and Martin Road Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Frederick, Approved 6-0

8.      Request to appeal the Sign Arbitration Committee denial of a request for variance of set back requirement of 60’ from center line of Jefferson; proposed set back 36’3” from center line of Jefferson, petitioner  R. Chambers, Blue Goose Inn, 28911 Jefferson Motion by Walby, seconded by  McFadyen, to POSTPONE until March 19, 2007 Approved 6-0

9.      Request for Special Event Approval from Pat O'Brien’s Tavern, 22385 10 Mile Road to hold St. Patrick's Day Party March 16  from 8 pm -2 am and 17  from 7 am – 2 am, with outside tent and entertainment music to stop in tent at 12:30 am  Motion by Moffitt, seconded by Frederick, Approved 6-0

10.  Request for approval of Brys Park a permanent site for Dog Park Motion by McFadyen, seconded by  Ahearn, Approved 6-0

11.  Request from Golf Course Supt. to attend Golf Course Supt. Conference & Golf Industry Show Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Ahearn, Approved 5-1 (Nay – Moffit)

12.  Request from City Election Commission to adopt a resolution to approve the consolidation of City Precincts to conduct School Elections and August 7, 2007 City Primary Election Motion by Walby, seconded by McFadyen, Approved 6-0

13.  Bids/Contracts/Purchase Orders - none

14.  Consent Agenda

a. Bills & Progress Payments:

           Progress Payments:      RS Contracting Inc.                 $9657.95

                                                   Lanzo Lining Services, Inc.     $44,688.00

                                                   Lake County Sewer Company, Inc.    $23,402.46

                                                   Galui Construction Company, Inc.      $60,644.91

                                                   Galui Construction Company, Inc.      $65,250.82

b. Approval of Minutes

c. Receive & File Boards, Commissions & Committee Minutes

Motion by Frederick, seconded by Ahearn with Item d separated, Approved 6-0

d. Recommendations from Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions & Committees

Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Walby, Approved 6-0

15.  City Manager’s Report - none

16.  Audience Participation

17.  Request for Closed Session as permitted by MCLA 15.268 8(e) G. Stephens v. City of St. Clair Shores

       Motion by  Walby, seconded by Frederick at 8:54 pm, Approved 6-0

       Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Frederick to return to Open Session at 9:29 pm. Approved 6-0

 Motion by Frederick, seconded by Ahearn to proceed as discussed in Closed Session (e) G.   

 Stephens v.  City of St. Clair Shores.  Approved, 6-0.

 Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Frederick to allow the City Attorney to file necessary response   regarding litigation. Approved, 4-0, (Nays Walby & Moffit)

       Motion by Frederick, seconded by Ahearn to adjourn at 9:35 pm.

THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, FEB. 20, 2007