SYNOPSIS

St. Clair Shores City Council Meeting,

Monday, April 5, 2004 7:00 p.m.

 

1.          Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance by Eagle Scout Joshua Taggart

2.          Proclamations & Presentation- a. Eagle Scout Joshua Taggart  b. Presentation by Shores Harbor Club donation to Special Needs Program  c. Mike’s Marine Supply d. West Marine 

3.          Updates and follow-ups from Council Meeting

4.          Comments by Individual Councilpersons

5.     Request from Assumption Greek Orthodox Church located at 21800 Marter Road to hold festival July 30 – August 1, 2004 Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Hison   Approved 7-0

6.     Request from Nautical Mile Merchants for a Temporary Sign Variance to allow for inflatable balloons to promote the Nautical Mile Boat Show & Open House 2004 event April 22-25, 2004 Motion by Walby, seconded by McFadyen    Approved 7-0

7.     Request from American Cancer Society for charitable solicitations at City Intersections on May 22, 2004, petitioner J. Wielgot  Motion by Stahl, seconded by Soulliere   Approved 7-0

8.     Request for a 65 sq. ft. size variance for an addition to existing garage at 28008 Grant, petitioner D. Szymanski  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Walby    Approved 7-0

9.     Request for variances for garage addition of 184.21 sq. ft. size variance, 252.98 sq. ft variance of total lot coverage and 69.5 sq. ft. variance for rear lot coverage at 22404 Raymond Court, petitioner P. Giannotta 

10.   Request from Lac Ste Claire Kiwanis Club to hold Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise on August 25, 2004 from 5 – 9 pm. on Harper from East Old 8 Mile Road to 11 Mile Road   Motion by Hison, seconded by Soulliere to Table for 2 Weeks    Approved 7-0

11.   Requests for Planning Commission Cases #04-08  & 04-08A  at 26333 Jefferson (former Christian Science Church) at the southwest corner of Bon Heur and Jefferson 

        a. PC 04-08 Request for rezoning from RA1 Residential, to O-1 Office District  Motion by Walby, seconded by Hison   Approved 5-2  No: Dumas, Soulliere

        b. PC Case 04-08A Site Plan Approval for conversion from church to professional office space  Motion by Walby, seconded by Hison  Approved 6- 1 no Soulliere

        Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Hison to Table for 2 Weeks the request to erect a 6ft wood in place of 6ft cement wall.   Approved 7-0

12.   Request for a Site Plan Amendment to  PC # 03-05  at 29167 Jefferson for an additional 6 ft, 7 inch height variance for a proposed medical building, petitioner E. Calo   Motion by Hison, seconded by Boyle  Approved 5-2 No: Soulliere, McFadyen

13.   Request for Planning Commission Cases #04-09 & 04-09A at 23800 Jefferson, for the remodeling and addition of retail space to existing gas station and convenience store

        a. PC Case 04-09 Special Land Use  Motion by Walby, seconded by Hison   Approved 7-0

        b. PC Case 04-09A Site Plan Approval   Motion by Hison, seconded by Walby   Approved 7-0

14.   Request for a variance to allow a swimming pool in the side yard at 21225 Stanley, petitioner  J. Pillars Motion by      Walby, seconded by Hison   Approved 7-0

15.   Bids/Contracts/Purchase Orders

a. Request approval of purchase order with Tri County Pest Control for preventative West Niles virus program

            Motion by Hison, seconded by McFadyen    Approved 7-0

        b. Request approval for emergency Seawall repair at Blossom Heath Boat wells  Motion by McFadyen,

            seconded by Hison   Approved 7-0

        c. Request from MDOT to enter into contract # 04-5056 milling and resurfacing work, audiovisual taping work along

            Greater Mack Avenue from 8 Mile to 9 Mile Road  Motion by Hison, seconded by McFadyen  Approved 7-0

        d. Request from MDOT to enter into contract # 04-5057 resurfacing and audiovisual taping work along Masonic Blvd.     from Harper Avenue to I-94  Motion by Hison, seconded by McFadyen    Approved 7-0

        e. Request from MDOT to enter into a contract for 11 Mile Road Pavement Reconstruction Little Mack to Harper

            AEW Project #150-252  Motion by Hison, seconded by McFadyen     Approved 7-0

        f.  Request to extend Weed Control Program contract maintaining 2003 pricing  Motion by Walby, seconded by           McFadyen      Approved 7-0

16.   Recommendations from the Council Sub-Committee on Boards and Commissions   Motion by Soulliere, seconded by Boyle    Approved 7-0

17.   Ordinance Amendments to the Building Code 22.001, Plumbing Code 22.301, Mechanical Code 22.401, Electrical ode 22.351 and Property Maintenance Code 18.001  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Hison    Approved 6-1  No: Stahl

18.   City Manager’s Report

19.   Bills, Fees, and Progress Payments  Motion by Hison, seconded by McFadyen    Approved 7-0

20.   Claims – none

21.   Approval of Minutes Motion by Hison, seconded by McFadyen   Approved 7-0

22.   Audience Participation

        Motion by Soulliere, seconded by McFadyen to adjourn the meeting at 9:41 p.m.

 

THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, April 19, 2004