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St. Clair Shores City Council Meeting    TUESDAY, February 17, 2004, 7:00 p.m.

 

1.                  Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout  Pack #1984 Webelo’s Den

2.                  Proclamation Detroit Elks Lodge #34 National Patriotism Week February 16-22, 2004

3.                  Updates and follow-ups from Council Meeting

4.                  Comments by Individual Councilpersons

5.                  Request for a variance to build a proposed garage in the front yard at 22443 E. 10 Mile Road, petitioner Andrew Cottrell

Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Walby             Approved 7-0

6.                  Request approval of SMART Community Based Transit Contract for Advertising

Motion by Hison, seconded by Soulliere to approve on a 1-year trial basis contract.   Approved 5-2; No: Boyle, Dumas

7.                  Request to eliminate the remaining two years payment for the Alexander/La Von Canal Dredging SAD

Motion by Hison, seconded by Soulliere   Roll Call: Ayes: Hison, Soulliere, Dumas; No: Boyle, McFadyen, Stahl, Walby    Motion Failed.

8.                  Request to set a public hearing for March 15, 2004 for reallocation of costs for the Shorewood/11Mile/ Worthington SAD  This item was removed from the agenda

9.                  Second Quarterly Budget Amendment 04-04  December 31, 2003

Motion by Soulliere, seconded by Walby to approve except for Court Amendment      Approved 7-0

10.              Bids, Contracts and Purchase Orders

            a.         Request to extend Concrete Pavement Replacement Program (2004) with Galui Construction Company Inc.

            Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Hison                    Approved 7-0

            b.         Request to increase the DPW Blanket Purchase Orders for salt

            Motion by Hison, seconded by McFadyen                    Approved 7-0

11.              City Manager’s Report Motion by Soulliere, seconded by Walby to appoint special counsel for District Court Litigation   Approved 7-0

12.              Bills, Fees, and Progress Payments  Motion by Walby, seconded by Soulliere   Approved 7-0

Attorney Payments Ihrie O’Brien      $10,993.00       Motion by Hison, seconded by McFadyen  Approved 7-0

L. D’Agostini & Sons                           $108,031.96     Motion by Soulliere, seconded by Hison  Approved 7-0

13.              Claims - none

14.              Approval of Minutes Motion by Hison, seconded by Walby          Approved 7-0

15.              Audience Participation

16.              Request to enter closed session as permitted by State Statute MCLA 15.268 Section 8(c)

 

Motion by Soulliere, seconded by Walby to enter closed session at 9:23 p.m.

Ayes:   All – 7

 

Motion by Walby, seconded by Soulliere to adjourn closed session and return to open session at 9:37 p.m.        Ayes: All – 7

 

Motion by Boyle, seconded by Walby to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 p.m.  Ayes:  All – 7

 

 

THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2004