SYNOPSIS

St. Clair Shores City Council Meeting

Monday, March 19, 2007 7:00 p.m.

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

2.      Proclamations - 36th Annual “Reflections on Ice” Weekend March 30, 31 and April 1, 2007

3.      Updates and follow-ups from Council Meeting

4.      Comments by Individual Councilpersons

5.      Request to appeal the Sign Arbitration Committee denial of a request for a variance on 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 subject to providing City with hold harmless agreement.  (postponed from February 5, 2007) Motion by Walby, seconded by Stahl.  Approved 6-1. Nay: Hison

6.      Request from  Embree Sign Co. to appeal the Sign Arbitration Committee denial of Salon Eleni, 21911 Greater Mack – variance to permanent sign permit for a wall mounted illuminated sign box  – petitioner installed a roof top sign which is not allowed by ordinance nor as permit granted Motion by Ahearn, seconded by Moffitt. Denied 4-3. Nays: Stahl, Frederick, McFadyen

7.      Bids/Contracts/Purchase Orders  

a.      Request to approve one year renewal option for Official Towing, Inc. agreement  (Rescheduled from 3/5/07) Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Ahearn.  Approved 7-0

b.      Award contract for the 2007 Weed Control to Michigan Aquatic Motion by Ahearn, seconded by Walby.  Approved 7-0

c.       Award bid for 2007 Irrigation Systems Maintenance, bids opened 3/06/07 Motion by Walby, seconded by Frederick.  Approved 6-1, Nay: Stahl

d.      Award bid for 2007 Landscaping Maintenance, bids opened 3/06/07 Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Ahearn.  Approved 7-0

e.      Award bid for Alger Pump Station Renovations and Alexander and Doremus Storm Water Pump Station Replacement, bids opened 3/13/07 (removed by administration)

  1. Request to authorize the execution of the MDOT Local Agreement Contract – I-94 Sound walls (10 Mile to Frazho and Martin to 12 Mile) by the City Manager and Clerk Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Frederick.  Approved 7-0
  2. Request for approval of the Command Officers Agreement for the period July 1, 2005 – July 30, 2009 Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Moffitt.  Approved 7-0

8.      Consideration of adoption of a Resolution to dedicate the 2007 Medicare Part D reimbursement toward funding OPEB liability Motion by Walby, seconded by McFadyen.  Approved 7-0

9.      Consideration of adoption of the Michigan Video Franchise Resolution subject to legal interpretation of PEG requirement.  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Frederick,  Approved 7-0

10.  Consent Agenda Motion by Walby, seconded by Frederick excluding 10b.  Approved 7-0

a.      Bills, Fees and Progress Payments

Attorney Payments:                        Lange & Cholack, PC               $11,665.09

                                                        Ihrie & O’Brien, PC   $7,308.00

Progress Payments:                        Lake County Sewer Co.          $6,000.00

                                                        Lake County Sewer Co.          $182.447.30

                                                        Lake County Sewer Co.          $1,000.00

                                                        Galui Construction Co.            $52,600.92

                                                        Galui Construction Co.            $27,275.06

                                                        Tiseo Brothers, Inc. $14,970.09

c. Receive & File Boards, Commissions & Committee Minutes

b. Approval of Minutes Motion by Walby, seconded by Moffitt, to approve Council minutes noting one change to February 26, 2007 correction to page 2 Approved 7-0

11.  City Manager’s Report - none

12.  Audience Participation

 

Motion by Stahl, seconded by McFadyen, to adjourn at 9:25 p.m.

 

 

 

THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2007