SYNOPSIS

St. Clair Shores City Council Meeting
Monday, July 17, 2006, 7:00 p.m.

 

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

Motion by Walby, seconded by Frederick to excuse Council Members Moffitt and Stahl. Approved 5-0

2.                  Proclamations - Miss St. Clair Shores Natalie Griffith

3.                  Updates and follow-ups from Council Meeting

4.                  Comments by Individual Councilpersons

5.                  Request to hold Annual Nautical Nibble Fest on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Blossom Heath  Motion by Walby, seconded by Ahearn. Approved 5-0; Absent: Moffitt, Stahl

6.                  Request to appeal Sign Arbitration Committee denial of signs painted on trailer (2 sides) not permitted as outlined in ordinance 19.154, sec. 39.4 G(1)(3) at 19699 E. 8 Mile Road Michigan Neurology Associates, petitioner Thomas Giancarlo, D.O. Postponed to August 7, 2006 Meeting  

7.                  Request for a variance to allow the existing fence in lieu of a concrete wall at 32225 Jefferson, petitioner Dr. Barretto  Motion by Walby, seconded by McFadyen to POSTPONE item until August 7, 2006.  Approved 5-0; Absent: Moffitt, Stahl

8.                  Request for Site Plan approval PC 06-17 for additional truck well at 33100 Fisher Drive, petitioner Fisher Dynamics  Motion by Frederick, seconded by Ahearn   Approved 5-0; Absent: Moffitt, Stahl

9.                  Bids/Contracts/Purchase Orders

a. Award bid for Water and Sewer Utility Repair Materials, bids opened 7/11/06

Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Ahearn.   Approved 5-0; Absent: Moffitt, Stahl

b. Approval of blanket purchase orders for Fiscal year 2006-07  Motion by McFadyen,    seconded by Frederick.  Approved 5-0; Absent: Moffitt, Stahl

c. Request for Approval of the Cost Sharing Agreement for Resurfacing of Harper, from 11 Mile to 13 Mile  Motion by Walby, seconded by Ahearn.   Approved 5-0; Absent: Moffitt, Stahl

10.              Consent Agenda (items are approved in one motion unless an item is removed)

Motion by Walby, seconded by Ahearn.  Approved 5-0; Absent: Moffitt, Stahl

a. Bills, Fees and Progress Payments

   Lange & Cholack, PC                                      $       646.44

   Ihrie & O’Brien, PC                                           $  11,445.00

   Tiseo Brothers, Inc.                                          $    9,010.21

   Murray Underground Systems, Inc.              $142,242.16

   Lake County Sewer Company, Inc.              $  50,650.45

b. Receive & File Boards, Commissions & Committee Minutes

            c. Deny Claim Henry T. Goitz & Lorraine Armstrong v  St.Clair Shores & ZBA  and refer to            City Attorney

11.       City Manager’s Report – Motion by Ahearn, seconded by Frederick to authorize the

            City Clerk to apply for and sign the grant documentation    Approved  5-0

12.       Audience Participation

13.              Request to Enter Closed Session as permitted by State Statute MCLA 15.268 8(c & d)

            Motion by McFadyen, seconded by Walby to enter Closed Session at 8:31 p.m.        Approved 5-0; Absent: Moffitt, Stahl

            Motion by Frederick, seconded by Ahearn to adjourn Closed Session and return

            to open session.  Approved 5-0; Absent:  Moffitt, Stahl

            Motion by Frederick, seconded by McFadyen to adjourn the meeting  Approved

            5-0; Absent: Moffitt, Stahl

 

The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 7, 2006