SYNOPSIS

St. Clair Shores City Council Meeting

Monday, June 2, 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

2.   Proclamations & Presentations

      a. Blessing of the Fleet June 7, 2008

3.   Updates and follow-ups from Council Meeting

4.   Comments by Individual Councilpersons

5.   Proposed Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget and Millage Rates

a.       Public Hearing on Proposed Budget and Millage Rates

b.       Set Millage rates for tax bills Motion by Frederick, seconded by Ahearn.  Approved 7 – 0.

c.   Adoption of 2008-2009 Budget  and Ordinance amendments to Sewer Use and Rate Ordinance 25.060 Sec. 31-6 (A) (b, e); Water Rates Ordinance 25.260 Sec. 34-10 (d); and Storm Water Utility Ordinance 25.113 Sec. 3 and 25.114 Sec. 4.  Motion by Walby, seconded by McFadyen. Approved 7 – 0.

6.    Request for Appeal of Water Resources & Advisory Board decision of Lake Case #09-2008 at 26926 Koerber for a free standing boat lift approximately 600 ft east of the seawall, petitioner M. Najm (rescheduled from 5/5/08 at petitioner request).  Motion by Ahearn, seconded by Frederick to DENY Appeal.  Approved 7 – 0.

7.   Request for Planning Commission Cases: PC 08-06 and 08-06A, petitioner Andiamo's Lakefront Bistro located at 24030 Jefferson

a.   PC 08-06:  Request for Special Land Use within Central Lakefront District-to allow the construction if a first and second story addition, which includes seasonal outdoor seating, to the existing restaurant. Motion by Moffitt, seconded by McFadyen.  Approved 7 – 0.

b.   PC 08-06A:  Request for Site Plan Approval-for proposed construction of a first and second story addition to the existing restaurant. Motion by Frederick, seconded by McFadyen. Approved 7–0.

8.   Request to approve proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance Chapter 15.500, Section 35.73 Off Street Parking Requirements, Subsection 12 part 2.k, Theaters and Auditoriums. Motion by Frederick, seconded by McFadyen to amend seating to 1 to 4 ratios. Motion Approved 5-2 Nays: Moffitt, Walby.  Motion by Moffitt, seconded by McFadyen.  Approved 5-2, Nays: Moffitt, Walby

9.   Request to amend Site Plan PC 06-15A at 29161 Jefferson, The Plaid Rabbit, to allow the use of tv’s on patio.  Motion by Ahearn, seconded by McFadyen to DENY. Approved 4-3, Nays: Moffitt, Rubello, Walby.

10. Bids/Contracts/Purchase Orders – Request to approve the purchase of Replacement PCs.  Motion by Ahearn, seconded by Moffitt.  Approved 7 – 0.

11. Consent Agenda - Motion by Walby, seconded by Frederick.  Approved 7 – 0.

a.       Bills

b.       Fees – None

c.       Progress Payments

d.       Approval of Minutes

e.       Receive & File Boards, Commissions & Committee Minutes

f.         To receive and deny the claims of Marianne McLeod v St. Clair Shores and refer to legal counsel

      g.   Recommendation from the Mayor for appointments to Fence Arbitration Committee and Board of Fence Appeals.

12. City Manager’s Report – None

13. Audience Participation

14. Request to enter closed session as permitted by State Statute MCLA 15.268, Sections 8 (c) & (d). Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Ahearn to enter Closed Session at 10:10 p.m. Approved 6 – 1, Nays: Walby.

Motion by Frederick, seconded by McFadyen to return to Open Session at 10:13 p.m.  Approved 7– 0.

15. Adjournment.  Motion by Moffitt, seconded by Ahearn to adjourn at 10:24 p.m.  Approved 7 – 0.

 

THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, June 16, 2008