SYNOPSIS

St. Clair Shores City Council Meeting

Monday, May 5, 2008 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.  Motion by Moffitt, seconded by McFadyen to excuse Mr. Walby from this evenings meeting.  Approved 6 – 0.

2.   Proclamations & Presentations – None

3.   Updates and follow-ups from Council Meeting

4.   Comments by Individual Councilpersons

5.   Request from the Nautical Mile Merchants Association to hold Nautical Mile Special Events in June and July 2008.  Motion by Moffitt, seconded by McFadyen.  Approved 6 – 0.

6.   Request from the Samantha Gooley Foundation to be recognized by the City as a non-profit organization to obtain a Charitable Gaming License.  Motion by Ahearn, seconded by Moffitt.  Approved 6 – 0.

7.   Request for Appeal of Water Resources & Advisory Board decision of Lake Case #09-2008 at 26926 Koerber, petitioner M. Najm (at petitioner’s request)

8.   Request from Cub Scout Pack 1475 Masonic Heights for Pack Parents to solicit at City Intersections on May 17, 2008 from 9 am – 3 pm at 13 Mile & Harper and Masonic & Harper.  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Frederick.  Approved 6 – 0.

9.   Request from the Waterfront Advisory Board to hold the 13th Annual Cleanup on May 18, 2008 from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm.  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Rubello.  Approved 6 – 0.

10. Public Hearing for the Harper Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) to adopt the Development and TIF plans.  Motion by Frederick, seconded by Ahearn.  Approved 6 – 0.

11.   Public Hearing to review the assessment roll, hear objections to the roll and confirm the roll for the Special Assessment District for the Dredging of the Maple - Benjamin Canal 2008 dredging.  Motion by Ahearn, seconded by Moffitt.  Approved 6 – 0.

12.   Public Hearing to review the assessment roll, hear objections to the roll and confirm the roll for the Special Assessment District for the Dredging of the 2008 Benjamin - Statler Canal dredging.  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Moffitt.  Approved 6 – 0.

13.  Request to add changeable copy board to existing sign in the Central Lakefront District at 24317 Jefferson, Petitioner Steve’s Backroom.  Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Frederick.  Approved 6 – 0.

14.  Bids/Contracts/Purchase Orders – None

15.  Consent Agenda - Motion by Ahearn, seconded by Moffitt to approve items a-f.  Approved 6 – 0.

a.       Bills

b.       Fees – None

c.       Progress Payments – None

d.       Approval of Minutes

e.       Receive & File Boards, Commissions & Committee Minutes

        f.      Request approval to publish the notice of public hearing on the proposed budget and millage rates   

      g.   Notice to add barrier free walk for Gaffke Park Motion by Moffitt, seconded by McFadyen to approve item g.  Approved 6 – 0.  

16.  City Manager’s Report – None

17.  Audience Participation

18.  Request to enter closed session as permitted by State Statute MCLA 15.268, Sections 8 (c). Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Frederick to enter Closed Session at 9:27 p.m. Approved 6 – 0.

Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Frederick, to return to Open Session at 10:06 p.m.  Approved 6– 0.

19.  Adjournment.  Motion by Ahearn, seconded by Moffitt to adjourn at 10:15 p.m.  Approved 6 – 0.

 

THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008