St. Clair Shores public meetings in 2024

Library Board

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine business including financial reports for October and November, announcements for city council, and two action items: approval of the American Library Association membership renewal and approval of a new welcome brochure. No major policy changes or funding decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of Library's American Library Association Membership Renewal
• Approval of New Welcome Brochure
• Monthly Budget Report for October (November not available)
• Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum Budget Report for October
• Raymond James monthly statement (October 31 to November 29, 2024)

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board approved the American Library Association membership renewal and a new welcome brochure with amendments. They also received and filed financial reports, including a cooperative purchasing account balance of $50,883.49. The librarian reported on virtual library cards for the school district, ongoing IT issues, and renovation updates.

• Approved American Library Association membership renewal (3-0)
• Approved new welcome brochure with amendments (3-0)
• Received and filed financial reports (3-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes of November 21, 2024 meeting (3-0)

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration Committee will meet to discuss appeals for denied sign requests. The committee will review requests for a church freestanding sign and multiple window signs for a business.

• Freestanding sign request for Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church at 22310 E. 13 Mile Rd.
• Window sign #1 request for Savvy Sliders at 31301 Harper Ave
• Window sign #2 request for Savvy Sliders at 31301 Harper Ave
• Window sign #3 request for Savvy Sliders at 31301 Harper Ave

The St. Clair Shores Sign Arbitration Board approved a variance for Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church to install a freestanding sign exceeding the 20-square-foot limit in a residential district, despite the initial denial. The board also partially approved Savvy Sliders' request for window signs, allowing two of three signs with transparency conditions and one window left uncovered. The minutes of the October 24, 2024 meeting were approved, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved variance for Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church freestanding sign exceeding 20 sq ft (unanimous)
• Partially approved Savvy Sliders window signs: two of three approved, one must be removed (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 24, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:12 a.m. (unanimous)

Fence Arb.

The Fence Arbitration Committee will hear two cases: a vinyl privacy fence installation at 23137 Middlesex that was denied for exceeding height and gap limits, and arborvitae plantings at 22605 Kaul St. that were placed beyond the front of the house. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes and take public comment.

• Case #16-2024: John Cullen at 23137 Middlesex – request to install 6-ft vinyl privacy fence; denied because fence exceeds 6'3" height and has gaps over 3 inches off ground.
• Case #17-2024: Nancy Fulgenzi/Donfulgenzi at 22605 Kaul St. – installed 5 arborvitae trees that extend beyond the front of the house, violating fence setback rules.
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024 meeting.
• Audience participation period for public comment.

The Fence Arbitration Board approved a request by John Cullen to install a 6-ft vinyl privacy fence at 23137 Middlesex, after noting the yard had been regraded and neighbor approval letters were provided. The board tabled a request by Nancy and Don Fulgenzi for arborvitae at 22605 Kaul St. until property ownership is clarified, with no fees for the next hearing. The board also approved the minutes of the November 20, 2024 meeting.

• Approved Case #16-2024: 6-ft vinyl fence at 23137 Middlesex (2-0)
• Tabled Case #17-2024: arborvitae at 22605 Kaul St. pending property line clarification (2-0)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 (2-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024, has been cancelled. The City Planner stated there are no cases to be heard.

City Council

The City Council will consider accepting a $276,412 federal Port Security grant for a new Marine Patrol vessel, requiring a $92,138 city match. The council also plans to issue a proclamation honoring Enio and Nikki Iafrate for 29 years of service with the Goodfellows. A closed session is requested under state statute MCL 15.268, Section 8(e).

• Accept $276,413 Port Security grant for new police patrol vessel (city match $92,138)
• Proclamation of Outstanding Service to Enio & Nikki Iafrate for 29 years with Goodfellows
• Request to meet in closed session under MCL 15.268 Section 8(e)
• Consent agenda includes November financial reports and approval of minutes
• Current 26-year-old patrol boat to be sold to offset costs

The City Council accepted a federal Port Security grant of $276,412.50 to purchase a new marine patrol vessel, with a required 25% city match of $92,138 from the DLEF account. The council also approved the consent agenda, including bills totaling $1,747,806.66 and various fees and progress payments. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included proclamations, updates, and a closed session.

• Accepted $276,412.50 Port Security grant for new marine patrol vessel (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills of $1,747,806.66 (7-0)
• Approved legal fees totaling $30,324.48 (consent agenda)
• Approved progress payments to Partners in Architecture totaling $135,751.57 (consent agenda)
• Received and filed minutes from various boards and commissions (consent agenda)
• Received and filed November 2024 financial reports (consent agenda)
• Entered closed session under MCLA 15.268(8)(e) (7-0)
• Followed City Attorney's recommendation after closed session (7-0)

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will hear a variance request (Case No. PMBA24035) to place an air conditioner on the side of the house at 21622 Sunnydale, subject to Ordinance 22.406. The board will also consider approval of the December 2, 2024 meeting minutes and open floor for audience participation.

• Variance request Case No. PMBA24035 for air conditioner placement at 21622 Sunnydale
• Consideration of December 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Audience participation period

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Committee approved a variance to place an air conditioner on the side of the house at 21622 Sunnydale, despite the petitioner not appearing. The committee also approved the minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting and adjourned.

• Approved variance for side air conditioner at 21622 Sunnydale (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of December 2, 2024 meeting (all in favor)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The regular meeting of the Downtown Development Authority scheduled for December 11, 2024, has been cancelled.

The Downtown Development Authority voted to forgo installing holiday greenery baskets on 12 poles because the $3,900 cost exceeded the available streetscape budget by $2,400. The board also discussed the upcoming Jingle Mingle event, holiday décor options, and a future downtown maintenance plan. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved to excuse Florek and McKee from the meeting (motion passed)
• Approved September 11, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (motion passed)
• Received and filed the financial report (motion passed)
• Voted to forgo Christmas greenery baskets due to budget shortfall (opposed by Walby)

Communications Commission

The Communications Commission will meet to consider approving the December 2024 meeting minutes and discuss a social media plan for 2025. The agenda is largely procedural, with the social media plan as the only substantive item.

• Approve or deny the minutes from the December 2024 meeting
• Discussion of the 2025 social media plan
• Commission member comments and audience participation (5 minutes)

The Communications Commission approved the minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting. Members reviewed the Crisis Communication Plan and submitted comments, with a suggestion to include streaming in Part 2, Section 1. The commission also previewed videos for the Farmhouse Tour and Disc Golf at Brys Park, which will launch upon approval. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 (all in favor)
• Reviewed Crisis Communication Plan; comments submitted by R. Klucens and K. Zenisek
• Suggested adding streaming to Part 2, Section 1 of Crisis Plan
• Previewed Farmhouse Tour video; launch pending approval
• Previewed Disc Golf at Brys Park video

Cultural Committee

There is no Cultural Committee meeting for December 2024.

Board of Review

The St. Clair Shores Board of Review will meet on December 10, 2024, to hear poverty appeals and correct errors in property assessments. The meeting includes audience participation before the hearings.

• Hearing of poverty appeals and correction of errors

The St. Clair Shores Board of Review heard 14 property tax appeals on December 10, 2024. Six petitions were approved for full or partial reductions in SEV and taxable value, while eight were denied for exceeding income limits or failing to provide required documentation.

• Approved full reduction for John Magee, 19807 Ridgemont (SEV/taxable lowered to $0)
• Denied petition for Wojciech Kosznicki, 22842 Avalon (income exceeds guidelines)
• Approved 50% reduction for Louise Traynor, 31029 Couchez Ct. (SEV/taxable lowered to $34,740)
• Denied petition for Jeremy Vettraino, 22333 Gordon (missing roommate info and bank statements)
• Approved full reduction for Frederick Gillick, 22934 Detour (SEV/taxable lowered to $0)
• Denied petition for Margaret Ducharme, 23435 Joy (income exceeds limit)
• Approved 50% reduction for Michael Stecko, 28020 Manhattan (SEV/taxable lowered to $25,740)
• Denied petition for Roseanne Lucci, 22521 Benjamin (missing food assistance documentation)

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The December 10, 2024 meeting of the Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals has been cancelled because there are no cases to hear. Approval of the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes will be deferred to the next regular meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no cases on the docket.
• Minutes from November 12, 2024 will be considered at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three related cases for properties at 22501 and 22601 East Nine Mile Road: a rezoning from RM-1 Multiple Family Low Rise to B-3 General Business District, a special land use approval for a drive-through restaurant, and site plan approval for a retail center including the drive-through and additional tenant spaces. The commission will also elect officers, approve prior meeting minutes, and hear a report on the last City Council meeting. Public participation is scheduled.

• Rezoning request (PPC24014RZ) for 22501 and 22601 East Nine Mile Road from RM-1 to B-3 General Business District
• Special land use request (PPC24014SLU) for a drive-through restaurant at 22601 East Nine Mile Road within B-3 district
• Site plan approval request (PPC24014SP) for a retail center with drive-through and additional tenant spaces at 22601 East Nine Mile Road
• Election of Planning Commission officers
• Approval of November 26, 2024 meeting minutes

The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a rezoning, special land use, and site plan for a proposed retail center with a drive-thru restaurant at 22601 East Nine Mile Road. The rezoning changes the property from RM-1 Multiple Family Low Rise to B-3 General Business District, and the special land use allows the drive-thru. The site plan approval includes conditions such as a no-right-turn sign, potential variances, and deeding a city-owned parcel to the developer. The commission also approved the November 26, 2024, meeting minutes and tabled officer elections until a full board is present.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 22501 and 22601 East Nine Mile Road from RM-1 to B-3 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of special land use for drive-through restaurant (7-0)
• Recommended site plan approval for 9,083 sq ft retail center with drive-thru (7-0)
• Approved November 26, 2024, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Tabled election of officers until full board present (7-0)

Brownfield

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority met to approve previous meeting minutes and review financial statements. The body received and filed a treasurer's report and a YEO&YEO financial report from June 2024.

• Approval of June 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Receipt and filing of Treasurer's financial statement
• Receipt and filing of YEO&YEO Financial Report June 2024

The St. Clair Shores Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (TIFA) met on December 5, 2024, and approved several routine items. The board approved the minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting, received and filed the treasurer's report, and filed the YEO&YEO financial report for June 2024. No substantive policy decisions were made; all actions were procedural and passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of June 20, 2024 meeting (9-0)
• Received and filed financial statement/treasurer's report (9-0)
• Filed and received YEO&YEO financial report for June 2024 (9-0)

Police & Fire Pension/Health Care Trust

The St. Clair Shores Police & Fire Pension Board will meet to consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes, invoices totaling $13,514.14, an estimated FY2024/2025 budget, and GASB 67/68 reports. New business includes a market update for November 2024 and a private real estate candidate presentation from Blackstone. Following adjournment, the Police & Fire Retiree Health Care Trust Board will hold its regular meeting with similar consent items and a market value update.

• Approval of invoices: Comerica Cash $4,243.14, Gabriel Roeder Smith & Company $9,071, MAPERS Membership $200
• Estimated Budget for FY 2024/2025
• Receive and File GASB 67 and 68 reports
• Market Value as of November 22, 2024 – presented by Tim Brice
• Private Real Estate Candidate Presentation - Blackstone

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The St. Clair Shores Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. Case 34-2024 seeks a wall variance and a 12.34-foot front yard setback variance for a new storage building. Case 36-2024 requests a 0.7-foot sideyard setback variance for a porch extension. The board will also approve minutes, elect officers, and set 2025 meeting dates.

• Case 34-2024: 12.34-foot front yard setback variance for new storage building at 22909 Stadium Dr.
• Case 34-2024: Wall variance on north side of property (Zoning Ordinance Sec. 48-559).
• Case 36-2024: 0.7-foot sideyard setback variance for porch extension at 22605 Martin.
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2024 meeting.
• 2025 ZBA Officer Election and meeting dates.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two variance requests: a wall and front yard setback variance for a new storage building at 22909 Stadium Dr., and a sideyard setback variance for a porch extension at 22605 Martin. The board also approved prior meeting minutes, elected officers for 2025, and set meeting dates.

• Approved wall variance and 12.34' front yard setback variance for storage building at 22909 Stadium Dr. (5-0, Scavone abstained)
• Approved 0.7' sideyard setback variance for porch extension at 22605 Martin (6-0)
• Approved minutes from November 7, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Elected Duane Michno as Chairman for 2025 (6-0)
• Elected Tom Budnick as Vice Chairman for 2025 (6-0)
• Elected Steve Scavone as Secretary for 2025 (6-0)
• Approved 2025 ZBA meeting dates (6-0)

Fence Board of Appeals

The Board of Fence Appeals will meet to hear one case regarding a fence modification. The board will also review and approve minutes from June 1, 2023.

• Case #01-2024: Request to replace a vinyl fence with a 6-foot tall clay color vinyl fence and gate at 22437 Beach

The Board of Fence Appeals denied a request to move and extend a vinyl fence at 22437 Beach, which would have expanded the fenced yard 22 feet closer to Jefferson. The denial was unanimous, with the board citing concerns about blocking the neighbor's view and curb appeal. The board also approved the minutes from June 1, 2023.

• Denied request to replace vinyl fence and move it 22 feet forward (unanimous)
• Approved June 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)

The Tax Increment Finance Authority will receive a presentation on the Jefferson Interceptor Project, review financial reports, and discuss landscaping at Wahby Park. Most items are informational or procedural, including approval of minutes and setting 2025 meeting dates. A separate Brownfield Redevelopment Authority meeting follows with similar routine business.

• Jefferson Interceptor Project Presentation
• Annual TIFA Presentation
• Receive & File YEO & YEO Financial Report for June 2024
• Status of Landscaping at Wahby Park (old business)
• 2025 meeting dates for TIFA and Brownfield Authority

The St. Clair Shores TIFA board approved a budget adjustment reducing the park project account from $20,000 to $13,000 and increasing the Wahby Park Landscape project from $75,000 to $82,000 to fund phase III. They also approved invoices totaling $199,556.27, received and filed financial reports, and set 2025 meeting dates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved budget transfer: park project account reduced from $20,000 to $13,000, Wahby Park Landscape increased from $75,000 to $82,000 (all 10)
• Approved invoices totaling $199,556.27 (all 10)
• Received and filed financial reports (all 10)
• Approved 2025 meeting dates (all 10)
• Approved minutes from September 26, 2024 (all 10)
• Excused Tony Rascano and Stan Simek from meeting (all 10)

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)

The Tax Increment Finance Authority will hold a regular meeting to receive a presentation on the Jefferson Interceptor Project, hear the annual TIFA report, and set 2025 meeting dates. Old business includes a status update on landscaping at Wahby Park.

• Jefferson Interceptor Project Presentation
• Annual TIFA Presentation
• 2025 meeting dates approval
• Status of Landscaping Wahby Park

Police & Fire Civil Service Commission

The commission will consider approving two eligibility lists: one for Fire Fighter/Paramedic and one for Deputy Chief. They will also approve minutes from January 2024 and handle old and new business.

• Approval of Fire Fighter/Paramedic Eligibility List
• Approval of Deputy Chief Eligibility List
• Approval of Minutes – January 26, 2024
• Audience Participation segment

The Police & Fire Civil Service Commission approved three eligibility lists: Fire Fighter/Paramedic (effective Dec 4, 2024, expiring Dec 4, 2025), Police Deputy Chief (effective Dec 4, 2024, expiring Dec 3, 2026), and Fire Training Officer (effective Dec 4, 2024, expiring Dec 4, 2026). All motions passed unanimously. The commission also approved the minutes from January 26, 2024, and discussed expiration date timelines under old business. No new business or audience participation was recorded.

• Approved minutes of January 26, 2024 (all ayes)
• Approved Fire Fighter/Paramedic Eligibility List effective Dec 4, 2024, expiring Dec 4, 2025 (all ayes)
• Approved Police Deputy Chief Eligibility List effective Dec 4, 2024, expiring Dec 3, 2026 (all ayes)
• Approved Fire Training Officer Eligibility List effective Dec 4, 2024, expiring Dec 4, 2026 (all ayes)

Historical Commission

This is a standard procedural meeting of the St. Clair Shores Historical Commission. The agenda includes call to order, adoption of agenda, approval of minutes, and information reports from the treasurer, museum, historical society, and librarian. No specific items are listed under old or new business, and no decisions or discussions are detailed.

Water Resources

The Water Resources Board meeting scheduled for December 3, 2024, has been canceled. There are no scheduled cases to be heard.

City Council

The St. Clair Shores City Council will hear the FY2024 audit report from Yeo & Yeo, showing a higher-than-anticipated unassigned fund balance. They will consider approving the updated Master Plan and Capital Improvement Plan, a fee schedule for business licenses/certificates of occupancy, and acceptance of a Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant with matching funds. Also on the agenda is a site plan request for exterior renovations and a maintenance addition at 20643 Stephens, along with several contracts and consent agenda items.

• Site plan approval for exterior renovations and 300-square-foot maintenance vestibule at 20643 Stephens
• Request to accept Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant and allocate matching funds
• Adoption of Fee Schedule Resolution for Business Licenses/Certificate of Occupancy
• Approval of Draft Master Plan and Capital Improvement Plan
• Award of contracts: Joint Sealing, Kyte Monroe Lighting, Golf Course Carriage House Roofing

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will hear Case No. PMBA24034, a request to install a whole house generator on the side of a house at 22638 Shorewood, governed by Ordinance #22.406, Sec. 8-166. The board will also consider approval of the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes and allow audience participation. No other substantial decisions are scheduled.

• Case No. PMBA24034: request to place a whole house generator at 22638 Shorewood (Ordinance #22.406, Sec. 8-166)
• Consideration of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Audience participation period

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan for exterior renovations and a maintenance vestibule addition. The body will also review the Capital Improvement Plan and a Master Plan resolution.

• Site plan approval for exterior renovations and 300 square foot addition at 20643 Stephens
• Capital Improvement Plan approval
• Master Plan resolution approval

Library Board

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board is holding a regular meeting with mostly procedural items including roll call, adoption of agenda, approval of minutes, and reports from the librarian and financial officer. The only action item is approval of a comment card.

• Action item: approval of a comment card

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting with standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes from October 17, 2024, and correspondence from Patrick Coletta, Chief of Hate Crimes Prosecutions. The agenda also includes liaison reports, a Senior Center Coordinator report, old and new business, subcommittee reports, and public comments. No major decisions, contracts, or financial items are listed.

• Correspondence from Patrick Coletta – Chief of Hate Crimes Prosecutions

Fence Arb.

The Fence Arbitration Committee will hear two cases involving fence violations and requests for modifications. One case at 33000 Jefferson seeks to continue a fence with an electronic gate beyond the front of the house. Another at 30125 Gloria involves a fence that exceeds height limits. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and take public comment.

• Case #14-2024: 33000 Jefferson – request to continue 4-ft aluminum fence and electronic gate (denied for extending past front of house)
• Case #15-2024: 30125 Gloria – request to replace fence with 6-ft wood privacy fence (denied due to gate height of 6'7" and fence over 6'3" in spots)
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2024

General Employees Pension Board

The board will review quarterly and flash investment performance reports from Mariner. Members will also conduct performance reviews for service providers Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company and VanOverbeke, Michaud & Timmony, P.C.

• Approval of final retirement calculations for Natalie Turner
• Approval of service retirement application for John Jannette
• Mariner Investment Performance Review for periods ending September 30 and October 31, 2024
• Performance review of Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company Actuarial Services
• Filing of GASB Statement Nos. 67 & 68 Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions

Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions

The Council Sub-Committee on Boards, Commissions & Committees will meet to conduct interviews and manage membership for city boards. The body will review 35 reappointments, 5 resignations, and one new application.

• Review of 35 reappointments
• Review of 5 resignations
• Review of 1 new application
• Review of amended 2025 meeting dates

City Council

The St. Clair Shores City Council will consider several items including a site plan for a 3,955-square-foot storage building at 22909 Stadium, a resolution to host the Jingle Mingle event on December 7, 2024, and a request to transfer a Class C liquor license to M&D Lanes LLC at 25419 Jefferson Avenue. The council will also select a Mayor Pro Tem and vote on bids for firefighting gear, lighting, roofing, and storm drain repairs.

• Site plan approval for a new 3,955 sq ft storage building at 22909 Stadium (Planning Case PPC24016) with conditions including a variance from the ZBA.
• Resolution to host the Jingle Mingle special event in the Downtown Greater Mack Area on December 7, 2024.
• Transfer of a Class C liquor license with Sunday Sales, Outdoor Service Area, and Specific Purpose Permits to M&D Lanes LLC at 25419 Jefferson Avenue.
• Request for site plan approval for façade renovation and outdoor seating at New York Deli on Little Mack.
• Approval of Master Plan update and multiple bids including $ for firefighting bunker gear, Kyte Monroe Lighting, and Golf Course Carriage House Roofing.

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will decide on three variance requests from homeowners seeking to place air conditioners or heat pumps on the side of their houses, contrary to the city ordinance. The board will also review minutes from its September 30 meeting and take audience comments.

• Case PMBA24031: variance to replace AC on side of house at 20800 Erben
• Case PMBA24032: variance to install heat pump on side of house at 22507 Lavon
• Case PMBA24033: variance to install AC on side of house at 22599 Lange
• Consideration of September 30, 2024 meeting minutes

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to review a financial report and discuss ongoing business. Agenda items include the Jingle Mingle event, holiday decor, and a downtown maintenance plan.

• Jingle Mingle
• Holiday Decor
• Downtown Maintenance Plan

Cultural Committee

The St. Clair Shores Cultural Committee will hold a regular meeting with a standard agenda including roll call, adoption of agenda, approval of minutes, financial report, correspondence, old business, new business, committee comments, audience participation, and adjournment. No specific substantive items are detailed in the agenda.

• Standard agenda items: adoption of minutes, financial report, correspondence

Communications Commission

The Communications Commission will vote on approving the October 2024 meeting minutes and discuss a communication plan/strategy and a calendar. Audience participation is limited to five minutes.

• Approve or deny the October 2024 meeting minutes
• Discuss communication plan/strategy
• Review calendar
• Audience participation period (5 minutes)

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals is meeting to review a request for specific building materials. Two previously tabled cases have been cancelled by the petitioners.

• Case PBBA24006: Request to use vinyl siding on side and rear walls of a new addition at 30016 Maison
• Case PBBA24003: Request for Trek material at 23004 Gaukler (Cancelled by Petitioner)
• Case PBBA24002: Request for Hardy board panels at 29316 Jefferson Ave (Cancelled by Petitioner)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the St. Clair Shores Master Plan and consider a site plan approval for a new storage building at 22909 Stadium. Other agenda items include approval of meeting minutes and staff reports.

• Case PPC24016: Request for site plan approval for a new storage building at 22909 Stadium, represented by Steve Scavone of Shorepointe Properties.
• Case PPC24017: Public hearing on the St. Clair Shores Master Plan.
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 22, 2024.

Water Resources

The November 12, 2024 Water Resources Board meeting has been canceled. There are no scheduled cases to be heard. The agenda is purely procedural with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled; no cases to hear

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing for one variance request: a 12-foot front setback variance for a front porch and stairs at 22466 Alexander. The board will also approve the minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting. A second case (Case 32-2024) regarding a sideyard setback variance for a bay window at 22646 Lakeland was removed by the petitioner.

• Public hearing for Case 33-2024: 12-foot front setback variance at 22466 Alexander (porch and stairs)
• Case 32-2024 (sideyard setback variance at 22646 Lakeland) withdrawn by petitioner before hearing
• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2024 meeting
• Audience participation period open for public comment

Water Systems Advisory Council

The Water System Advisory Council reviewed lead service line replacement progress, noting 442 replacements since 2019 and 12 known lead lines with uncooperative residents. They discussed a distribution system materials inventory, including clerical errors, and reviewed draft letters to notify residents with confirmed lead, galvanized, or unknown service lines by November 15, 2024. The council also elected new officers and scheduled the next annual meeting for October 2025.

• 442 lead service lines replaced since 2019
• 12 known lead service lines where residents are unreachable or refuse replacement
• 791 locations with unknown service line material
• Letters to notify residents of lead/galvanized/unknown status due by Nov 15, 2024
• Election of Brett Smith as chair, Jamie Piper as vice-chair, Bryan Babcock as secretary

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold a regular meeting to review reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports from the treasurer, museum, historical society, and librarian.

Police & Fire Pension/Health Care Trust

The St. Clair Shores Police & Fire Pension Board and Retiree Health Care Trust Board hold a joint regular meeting. They will approve consent items including invoices totaling over $116,000 and a final retirement calculation. New business includes an investment performance review for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, and discussions on manager searches for private real estate and private credit.

• Approval of invoices: Graystone Consulting $92,568.36 (Pension Board) and $22,886.36 (Health Care Trust); City of St. Clair Shores $1,000 (Pension Board)
• File and receive final retirement calculation for Gordon Carrier
• File and receive purchasing of time for Michael Yott
• Investment performance report for quarter ending September 30, 2024 — Tim Brice
• Manager search for Private Real Estate and Private Credit

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration Committee will consider a request from The Loop Hair & Tattoo Studio for a painted wall sign on the south wall of 25835 Jefferson Avenue, which was previously denied because the wall does not abut a road. The committee will also approve minutes from its July and September 2024 meetings.

• Request from The Loop Hair & Tattoo Studio at 25835 Jefferson for a wall sign denied; painted wall sign proposed on south wall does not abut a road.
• Approval of minutes from July 25, 2024 and September 26, 2024.

SCS Memorial Day Parade Committee

The SCS Memorial Day Parade Committee will review the 2024 parade budget, comparing expenses and revenue. They will also consider a request to purchase bleachers from Dave Rubello. Other business includes approving minutes, identifying vacancies, and summarizing tasks for members.

• Review and approve minutes from June 5, 2024
• Budget of 2024 Parade - Expenses vs Revenue
• Request to purchase bleachers - Dave Rubello
• Identification of vacancies & new applicants/members introductions
• Summary of tasks for returning members and new applicants/members

Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions

The Council Sub-Committee on Boards, Commissions and Committees will hold a largely procedural meeting to approve minutes, conduct one interview for the SCS Memorial Day Parade, handle resignations and new applications, review vacancies, and consider 21 reappointments. They will also review approved 2025 meeting dates. No major policy decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Interview for SCS Memorial Day Parade organizer
• 4 resignations from boards or commissions
• Review of 1 new application for a board or commission
• Review of current vacancies on boards and commissions
• 21 reappointments to various boards and commissions

Planning Commission

The October 22, 2024, Planning Commission meeting was cancelled by the petitioner. The agenda included requests for rezoning, special land use, and site plan approval for properties on East Nine Mile Road, as well as an alley vacation on Avon Street.

• Rezoning request for 22501 and 22601 East Nine Mile Road from RM-1 to B-3
• Special land use request for a drive-through restaurant at 22601 East Nine Mile Road
• Site plan approval for a retail center at 22601 East Nine Mile Road
• Request to vacate parcel #09-14-11-204-017 on Avon Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on vacating a portion of Hazelwood Street between Rockwood and Little Mack to align city records with MDOT maps. The body will also discuss funding and contracts for new Police and Fire Department buildings.

• Public hearing and resolution to vacate Hazelwood Street within 27900 Rockwood between Rockwood and Little Mack
• Budget amendment for the 9 Mile Water Main Replacement Project
• Request to replace the roof at the Selinsky Green House
• Execution of a guaranteed maximum price contract with Cunningham-Limp for Police and Fire buildings
• Reallocation of lead service line replacement and water rate stabilization funds to ARPA funds

Library Board

The agenda indicates that there is no Library Board meeting for October 17, 2024.

Senior Advisory Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Senior Advisory Committee with no specific substantive items on the agenda. The committee will approve minutes from September, receive liaison and coordinator reports, and address any new or old business. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2024
• City Council Liaison Report from David Rubello
• Senior Center Coordinator Report by Matthew Hubinsky

Fence Arb.

The Fence Arbitration Committee will meet to review requests regarding hedge height and fence installation. The body will determine if specific property modifications are permitted under city ordinances.

• Case #12-2024: Request to keep hedges over 30 inches at 22716 Wildwood
• Case #13-2024: Request to install a 6' clay color vinyl fence and gate at 22437 Beach St.
• Approval of July 17, 2024 minutes

General Employees Pension Board

The General Employees' Pension Board will consider approval of prior meeting minutes and invoices, and receive a presentation from Mariner on investment performance for the period ending September 30, 2024. A report from VanOverbeke, Michaud & Timmony is also on the agenda, followed by old and new business. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2024
• Approval of invoices as of October 10, 2024
• Mariner presentation – flash report on investment performance
• Report from VanOverbeke, Michaud & Timmony, P.C.
• Old business and new business items

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss old business including signage, the Jingle Mingle event, and a downtown logo. New business includes a quote for light pole decorations.

• Downtown logo discussion
• Light pole decoration quote
• Jingle Mingle event planning
• Signage review

Communications Commission

The Communications Commission will consider approving September 2024 meeting minutes, discuss a proposed 2025 calendar, and review a communications plan. The agenda is mostly procedural with no specific financial or policy items.

• Approve/deny September 2024 meeting minutes
• Discuss 2025 calendar
• Discuss communications plan

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals will hear four requests for variances to use non-standard building materials on residential properties, including a tabled case from September for Hardy Board panels on the sides of a house at 29316 Jefferson Ave. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its September 10 meeting and receive a staff report.

• Case PBBA24002: Variance to use Hardy Board panels on sides of house at 29316 Jefferson Ave. (tabled from Sept. 10)
• Case PBBA24003: Variance to use Trek material for new front porch at 23004 Gaukler
• Case PBBA24004: Variance to use Trek material for new front porch at 22502 Liberty
• Case PBBA24005: Variance to use Trek material for new front porch at 22200 Avon
• Consideration of meeting minutes from September 10, 2024

Cultural Committee

This is a regular meeting of the St. Clair Shores Cultural Committee. The agenda contains only procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, financial report, and committee comments. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

• Agenda includes only routine procedural items; no substantive business listed.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024, has been cancelled. The City Planner stated there are no cases to be heard.

Election Commission

The Election Commission is meeting to test the accuracy of tabulating equipment and programs for the November 5, 2024, General Election. The body will also certify candidates and appoint election inspectors.

• Public accuracy test for tabulators in Precincts #2, 16, and EV 1 (Pct 10)
• Certification of School Board Candidates for the November 5 ballot
• Approval of General Election Inspectors and Receiving Board members
• Appointment of Absentee Counting Board Inspectors to the 21 AVCB
• Review of 3rd party vendor preliminary testing and security certification

City Council

The City Council will review site plan approvals for a new gas station and a deli renovation. The body is also considering a resolution to support state house bills regarding sewage discharge and a permit for a community event.

• Site plan approval for a new gas station at Kroger, 20660 9 Mile
• Façade renovation and outdoor seating site plan for New York Deli on Little Mack
• Resolution to host a Kids Turkey Trot on November 9, 2024, in Downtown Greater Mack Area
• Resolution supporting House Bills 5917 and 5918 regarding contiguous county discharge permits
• Three-year contract extension for AEW, Inc., Hennessey Engineers, Inc. and Fishbeck Engineers

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on October 3, 2024 to decide four variance requests, including a 33-space parking variance for a medical office at 31215 & 31225 Jefferson. The board will also consider three setback variances for proposed porches and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Case 28-2024: 33-space parking variance for medical office at 31215-31225 Jefferson (Acorn Health)
• Case 29-2024: 2-foot front setback variance for a porch at 23004 Gaukler
• Case 30-2024: 7-foot front setback variance for a porch at 22502 Liberty
• Case 31-2024: 12.25-foot front and 1.83-foot sideyard setback variance at 22001 Lakeview
• Approval of minutes from July 11, August 1, and September 5, 2024 ZBA meetings

Historical Commission

The St. Clair Shores Historical Commission will meet on October 1, 2024, for a regular session. The agenda includes standard items: call to order, adoption of agenda, approval of minutes, and information reports from the treasurer, museum, historical society, and librarian. No specific old or new business items are listed, making this a procedural meeting with no concrete actions or proposals.

• No specific items listed; agenda consists of routine reports and approvals

Water Resources

The Water Resources & Advisory Board will meet to discuss and decide on two canal cases for steel seawall installations. Case #27-2024 involves 100 feet of steel seawall at 22401 Bayview, with no backfill. Case #28-2024 involves 50 linear feet of steel interlocking seawall and a boat hoist on Ten Mile Rd., with 64.81 cubic yards of backfill. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Canal Case #27-2024: Install 100 ft of steel seawall at 22401 Bayview, no backfill.
• Canal Case #28-2024: Install 50 ft steel interlocking seawall and boat hoist on Ten Mile Rd., backfill 64.81 cubic yards.
• Approval of September 10, 2024 meeting minutes.
• Any other business that may properly come before the Board.
• Audience participation period.

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will hear three variance requests to place equipment on the sides of houses under Ordinance 22.406, Sec. 8-166. The board will also review minutes from the August 26 meeting and allow public comment before adjourning.

• Variance for generator at 23297 Doremus (Case PMBA24028)
• Variance for AC unit at 27310 Lane St. (Case PMBA24029)
• Variance for AC unit at 21919 Avalon (Case PMBA24030)

Police & Fire Pension/Health Care Trust

The St. Clair Shores Police & Fire Pension Board and the Retiree Health Care Trust Board will hold a joint regular meeting. The agenda is largely procedural: consent items include approval of minutes, an annuity withdrawal request for Gordon Carrier, and one invoice of $884.40 for the health care trust. New business consists of market value updates and fixed income analysis from Tim Brice, plus a MAPERS review.

• Approval of Annuity Withdrawal request – Gordon Carrier
• Approval of invoices – VanOverbeke Michaud & Timmony $884.40 (Health Care Trust)
• Market Value as of Sept 18, 2024 – Tim Brice
• Fixed Income Analysis – Tim Brice
• MAPERS review

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)

The St. Clair Shores Tax Increment Finance Authority will hold a regular meeting. The board will receive and file financial statements, and hear updates on landscaping at Wahby Park, goose prevention efforts, and the status of the ice rink. The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will meet immediately after to discuss a memo on Shorepointe/Cranberry.

• Update on landscaping status at Wahby Park
• Goose prevention update
• Status of ice rink at Blossom Heath
• Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to discuss Shorepointe/Cranberry memo
• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2024

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)

The Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) will discuss landscaping at Wahby Park, goose prevention, and the status of the ice rink. A Brownfield Redevelopment Authority meeting will follow to discuss a memo regarding Shorepointe/Cranberry.

• Status of landscaping at Wahby Park
• Goose prevention update
• Status of Ice Rink
• Shorepointe/Cranberry memo (Brownfield Redevelopment Authority)

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)

The Tax Increment Finance Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review financial statements, and receive status reports on Wahby Park landscaping, goose prevention efforts, and the ice skating rink. No new business items are listed.

• Status update on landscaping at Wahby Park
• Update on goose prevention measures
• Status report on the ice skating rink at Blossom Heath

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration Committee is meeting to hear three appeals of denied sign permits. Two appeals involve wall signs for Johnny Black's Lakehouse at 24409 Jefferson, which were denied because signs with exposed light bulbs are prohibited. One appeal involves a wall sign for Puff Stop at 31394 Harper, denied because the sign exceeds the maximum allowed size of 31 square feet by 22.375 square feet.

• Appeal for Johnny Black's Lakehouse wall sign on Jefferson elevation (denied due to exposed light bulbs)
• Appeal for Johnny Black's Lakehouse wall sign on parking lot elevation (denied due to exposed light bulbs)
• Appeal for Puff Stop wall sign at 31394 Harper (denied for exceeding 31 sq ft by 22.375 sq ft)

Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions

The Sub-Committee on Boards, Commissions & Committees will interview one candidate for the Cool City Committee and discuss three resignations, one new application, and vacancies. They will also consider moving a Waterfront Environmental Committee alternate to a full-voting member and set 2025 meeting dates. Public comments are allowed.

• Interview of 1 candidate for the Cool City Committee
• Review of 3 resignations from city boards/commissions
• Review of 1 new application for a board/commission vacancy
• Request to move the Waterfront Environmental Committee alternate to a full-voting member
• Review of annual reports and attendance for fiscal year 2023/2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan approval for exterior renovations and an outdoor seating area within the city right-of-way at New York Deli at 25008 Little Mack. A public hearing will be held regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and staff reports.

• Case PPC24012: Site plan approval for exterior renovations and outdoor seating in the right-of-way at New York Deli, 25008 Little Mack
• Case PPC24013: Public hearing on CDBG CAPER report
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024 meeting
• Representative's report from last City Council meeting
• Staff report and audience participation

The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission approved a site plan for exterior renovations and an outdoor seating area at New York Deli, 25008 Little Mack, with conditions including a required six-foot wall on the east property line (or a ZBA variance), a hold harmless agreement, and bollards around the seating area. The commission also held a public hearing on the CDBG CAPER report, with no public comments, and approved the September 10, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved site plan for New York Deli renovations and outdoor seating (8-0)
• Required six-foot wall on east property line or ZBA variance
• Required hold harmless agreement for right-of-way use
• Required bollards around outdoor seating area
• Held CDBG CAPER public hearing (no action taken)
• Approved September 10, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)

Library Board

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board will meet to review financial reports and approve administrative items. The board is deciding on a revised child safety policy and the schedule for 2025 meetings.

• Approval of Revised Child Safety Policy
• Approval of 2025 Meeting Dates
• Review of August Monthly Budget Report
• Review of Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum Budget Report (May through August)

Senior Advisory Committee

This is a regular meeting of the St. Clair Shores Senior Advisory Committee with no specific substantive agenda items listed. The agenda consists entirely of standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, reports, and public comment.

• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2024
• Liaison report from City Council member David Rubello
• Senior Center Coordinator report by Matthew Hubinsky
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker

Fence Arb.

The Fence Arbitration Committee will hear a single case: an appeal of a denied fence permit at 21209 Bayside. The applicant proposes a 3-foot white picket fence for a garden bed that extends beyond the front of the house. The committee will also approve July 2024 minutes and allow audience participation.

• Case #11-2024: 21209 Bayside, Randy Slotta – appeal of denied 3-ft white picket fence for garden bed (reason: fence extends beyond front of house)
• Approval of minutes from July 17, 2024
• Audience participation period

Activities Committee

The Activities Committee will discuss planning for the Halloween Fun Fest, Christmas Parade, and Christmas Tree Lighting. The body will also review potential 2025 capital items for park and electrical improvements.

• Halloween Fun Fest planning
• Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting discussion
• Proposed cement pathway on the north side of the park
• Proposed electrical upgrades and speaker installation towards the boats
• Financial report review

General Employees Pension Board

The General Employees Pension Board will consider adopting a Professional Review Policy Resolution and receive a flash report on investment performance. The board is also expected to approve consent agenda items, including an employer contribution summary of $3,032,993.25 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, and approve the 2025 meeting schedule. The meeting includes routine approvals and a policy adoption.

• Employer Contribution Summary for FY ended 6/30/24 of $3,032,993.25
• Mariner Presentation – Flash Report: Investment Performance Review
• Request to adopt Professional Review Policy Resolution
• Approval of 2025 Meeting Schedule
• Payment of Invoices as of September 11, 2024

The board adopted a formal policy to review at least one professional advisor annually, covering actuary, attorney, custodial bank, investment consultant, and medical director. It also approved the consent agenda, received the investment flash report, and approved the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Adopted Professional Advisor and Consultant Review Policy Resolution (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, invoices of $5,854.17, and employer contribution summary of $3,032,993.25 (4-0)
• Received and filed Mariner investment flash report for period ending August 31, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a special assessment district to fund the dredging of the Benjamin Street canal. The body is also considering a site plan for a new gas station at a Kroger parking lot and updates to business licensing ordinances.

• Confirmation of $70,000 Special Assessment District for Benjamin Street 2024 Canal Dredge
• Site plan approval for a new gas station at 20660 9 Mile (Kroger parking lot)
• Purchase of 3 Police Dodge Chargers and 1 Police Ford Explorer
• Revisions to Chapter 10 - Business and Licensing Ordinance and associated fee schedule
• Submission of the Transportation Asset Management Plan 2024

The City Council approved the $70,000 special assessment roll for the Benjamin Street Canal 2024 dredging, funded entirely by residents across 23 parcels. It also approved a revised business licensing ordinance that consolidates 111 license categories into 6 broader ones, excluding food trucks and special event merchants, and tabled a related fee schedule resolution. Additionally, the council approved a $5 daily fee for non-residents using the Blossom Heath Pier and authorized the purchase of four police vehicles.

• Approved $70,000 special assessment for Benjamin Street Canal dredging (7-0)
• Approved revised business licensing ordinance, consolidating 111 categories into 6, excluding food trucks and special event merchants (7-0)
• Tabled fee schedule resolution for business licenses and certificate of occupancy (7-0)
• Approved $5 daily non-resident fee for Blossom Heath Pier (6-1, Rusie opposed)
• Approved purchase of 3 Dodge Chargers and 1 Ford Explorer for police, total $165,529 (7-0)
• Approved $18,370 purchase of BS&A Field Inspection software for code enforcement (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Parks and Recreation fee increases (6-1, Rusie opposed)
• Approved consent agenda including $35.7M in bills and various minutes (7-0)

Cultural Committee

The committee will review confirmed and pending cultural events for fall 2024, including the Elmwood Cemetery tour (Sept 15) and DIA Melodies and Memories concerts. Members will also discuss the October meeting date conflict and receive updates on Pride Fest planning.

• Confirmed Elmwood Cemetery tour, Sunday, September 15, contact Amy
• Pending Mt. Clemens Cemetery walk, Saturday, October 5
• Pending DIA concerts: Oct 10 (Chopin) and Nov 21 (Oyster Princess with Dave Drazin)
• Confirmed talk by Mystic Michigan Paranormal Group
• Discussion of October meeting date conflict

The Cultural Committee meeting scheduled for September 11, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Communications Commission

The St. Clair Shores Communications Commission will review and approve or deny the minutes from its July 2024 meeting. The commission will also discuss a new communications plan/strategy, updates to the library website, and the upcoming meeting calendar.

• Approve or deny July 2024 meeting minutes
• Discuss communications plan/strategy
• Review library website updates
• Review calendar for upcoming meetings

The Communications Commission reviewed concepts for a city Communication Plan and decided a more formal plan should be developed, with a rough draft to be presented at a future meeting. The draft will include media inquiry procedures and a social media plan. The commission also approved minutes from July 2024 and excused Diana Rascano. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from July 2024 meeting (all approved)
• Excused Diana Rascano from meeting (all approved)
• Decided to develop a formal Communication Plan with rough draft at future meeting
• Included Media Inquiry Procedures and Social Media Plan in draft Communication Plan

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will meet to receive updates on city projects and plan for seasonal transitions. Members will discuss the police station project, upcoming award ceremonies, and winter preparations.

• Police station project update
• Beautification Commission Awards Ceremony date and invitations
• Golf Course and Arboretum updates
• Farmer's market on September 22
• Bed clean-up at 696/I94

The Beautification Commission approved the August 14, 2024 minutes and discussed upcoming events, including the Beautification Awards at the September 16 city council meeting and the tree lighting on December 6. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Scheduled Beautification Awards for September 16, 2024 city council meeting
• Scheduled tree lighting for December 6, 2024
• Moved flowerpot from Greenwood Elementary to golf course 7th hole
• Scheduled November meeting for November 20, 2024
• Scheduled mums pickup for September 20, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
• Declined participation in Farmer's Market on September 22, 2024
• Scheduled Christmas decoration of pots at Blossom Heath Park

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request to use Hardy Board panels on the sides of a house at 29316 Jefferson Ave., contrary to Ordinance 22.012, Sec. 25-12. The board will also consider and approve the minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting.

• Variance request for Hardy Board panels at 29316 Jefferson Ave. (Case No. PBBA 2402)
• Consideration of meeting minutes from April 9, 2024

Planning Commission

The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to vacate the public alley adjacent to 22400 Greater Mack, while retaining all public and private easements. The meeting also includes approval of July 2024 minutes and reports from city council and staff.

• Case PPC24008: Request to vacate public alley adjacent to 22400 Greater Mack, retaining all easements
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 9, 2024

The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission denied a request to vacate a public alley adjacent to 22400 Greater Mack because the petitioner, Youwakeen Costandi, did not appear at the meeting for the second time. The commission also approved the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes. Discussion was held on CDBG funding for public service organizations, with members agreeing to draft a letter to City Council supporting continued full 15% funding.

• Denied alley vacation request at 22400 Greater Mack (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2024 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to draft letter to City Council on CDBG funding (discussion only)

Water Resources

The Water Resources & Advisory Board will meet on September 10, 2024, to review a request for a new seawall at 22431 LaVon. The single substantive item is Canal Case #26-2024, proposing to install 85 feet of seawall directly in front of the existing seawall. The remainder of the agenda is procedural: approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Canal Case #26-2024 – Lake St. Clair Construction for Michael Wodecki at 22431 LaVon: Install 85 feet of seawall directly in front of existing seawall.

The Water Resources & Advisory Board approved Canal Case #26-2024, allowing Lake St. Clair Construction to install an 85-foot seawall at 22431 LaVon on behalf of Michael Wodecki. The approval requires either a signed hold harmless agreement from the homeowner or changing the seawall elevation to 580.2'. The board also approved the July 2, 2024 meeting minutes and excused Alex Lince's absence.

• Approved Canal Case #26-2024 for 85-foot seawall at 22431 LaVon, contingent on hold harmless agreement or elevation change to 580.2' (all ayes)
• Approved July 2, 2024 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Excused Alex Lince from September 10, 2024 meeting (all ayes)

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The St. Clair Shores Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three variance requests: a 33-space parking variance for a medical office at 31215-31225 Jefferson (Acorn Health), an 8-space parking variance for a dental office expansion at 22520-22524 Greater Mack (Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry), and multiple variances for an accessory structure including size, height, front-yard placement, and habitable space at 34170 Jefferson. The board will also vote on minutes from its July 11 and August 1 meetings.

• Case 26-2024: 8-space parking variance for dental office expansion at 22520-22524 Greater Mack
• Case 27-2024: Variances for accessory structure at 34170 Jefferson — 14 sq ft size, 1 ft height, front-yard placement, and habitable bathroom
• Case 28-2024: 33-space parking variance for Acorn Health medical office at 31215-31225 Jefferson
• Approval of draft minutes from July 11 and August 1 ZBA meetings
• Public comment period during audience participation

Historical Commission

This is a regular meeting of the St. Clair Shores Historical Commission with no specific actionable items. The agenda consists entirely of standard procedural items: call to order, adoption of agenda, approval of minutes, and information reports from the treasurer, museum, historical society, and librarian. No old or new business items are listed, and no decisions or votes are scheduled beyond routine approvals.

The St. Clair Shores Historical Commission approved spending $1,800 for 17 mahogany porch spindles and $8,900 for masonry repairs to the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum, both contingent on city permits and inspections. It also approved up to $250 for porch paint, $70 for demonstrations, up to $200 for framing historic prints, and funds for lead/arsenic test strips. The commission noted that the annual $15,000 repair budget is insufficient for major repairs, which are now estimated at $30,000-$50,000 each.

• Approved $1,800 for 17 mahogany porch spindles from Detroit Woodworking (all in favor)
• Approved $8,900 masonry contract with Detroit Brick and Masonry for porch/stairs foundation, vent, and chimney repair (all in favor)
• Approved up to $250 for porch paint (all in favor)
• Approved $20 per set for historic print sale and up to $200 for framing (all in favor)
• Approved $70 for jam and basket making demonstrations (all in favor)
• Approved funding for lead and arsenic test strips (all in favor)
• Excused Council Liaison John Caron from meeting (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of June 4, 2024 meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a resolution to create a Special Assessment District for dredging the Benjamin Street canal, with costs divided among property owners (estimated $3,191.95 for canal-front parcels, $148.46 for others). The agenda also includes FY2025 carryover requests, changes to municipal civil infraction ordinances, a lease agreement with the Post Office, and several contracts: professional moving services for police/fire administrative offices, an IntelliTime time system upgrade, and a land sale of Jefferson property.

• Creation of Special Assessment District for Benjamin Street canal dredging, estimated total cost $70,000.35
• Request to approve lease agreement with the Post Office
• Proposal for professional moving services for relocation of Police and Fire Department Administrative Offices
• Request to approve Purchase Agreement for land sale of Jefferson property
• Proposed changes to Article II Municipal Civil Infractions and Related Ordinances

The City Council approved a large package of ordinance amendments (O-2024-007 through O-2024-030) that reclassifies most municipal violations from misdemeanors to civil infractions, aiming to streamline code enforcement. The council also created a special assessment district for the Benjamin Street canal dredging, approved FY24/25 budget carryovers, and approved a three-year lease with the U.S. Postal Service. A contract for police and fire department moving services was awarded with conditions.

• Approved ordinance amendments shifting most violations to civil infractions (7-0)
• Created Benjamin Street Canal 2024 Special Assessment District for dredging; set Sept. 16 hearing (7-0)
• Approved FY24/25 carryover requests (BA 25-01) (7-0)
• Approved 3-year USPS lease for 23165 Cavalier Drive, $16,815/yr (6-1)
• Awarded $110,407 moving contract to Palmer Moving Services, conditional on info (5-2)
• Approved $98,263.56 Intellitime time and attendance system upgrade (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, progress payments, and Master Plan distribution (7-0)

Police & Fire Pension/Health Care Trust

The St. Clair Shores Police & Fire Pension Board will meet to consider approving a service retirement application for Gordon Carrier. The board will also approve minutes from July and invoices totaling $16,321.47. Following that, the Retiree Health Care Trust Board will meet to approve its own minutes and invoices of $1,756.54.

• Approval of service retirement application for Gordon Carrier
• Approval of invoices – Comerica Cash $3,793.77, Loomis Sayles $8,226.30, VanOverbeke Michaud & Timmony $4,301.40 (Police & Fire Pension Board)
• Approval of invoices – Loomis Sayles $1,756.54 (Retiree Health Care Trust Board)
• Approval of minutes from July 25, 2024 (both boards)

Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions

The subcommittee will interview one candidate for the Cool City Committee, review three resignations and one new application, and consider moving a Waterfront Environmental Committee alternate to a full-voting member. Other business includes approval of June minutes and public comments.

• Interview for Cool City Committee (1 candidate)
• Review of 3 resignations
• Review of 1 new application
• Review of vacancies (0 reappointments)
• Proposal to move Waterfront Environmental Committee alternate to full-voting member

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 27, 2024, has been cancelled. The City Planner stated there are no cases to be heard.

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will meet to consider two requests for variances regarding the placement of equipment. The board will also review meeting minutes from August 12, 2024.

• Case No. PMBA24026: Variance request for air conditioner placement at 22573 E. Eleven Mile
• Case No. PMBA24027: Variance request for generator placement at 31810 Jefferson

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Committee approved two variances: one to place an air conditioner on the side of a house at 22573 E. Eleven Mile, and another to place a generator behind the garage at 31810 Jefferson. Both motions passed unanimously. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 12, 2024 meeting.

• Approved variance for air conditioner at 22573 E. Eleven Mile (unanimous)
• Approved variance for generator at 31810 Jefferson (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 12, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss proposed increases to a wide range of CDI (Community Development and Inspection) fees, including building permits, business licenses, certificate of occupancy fees, and permit-related services. The recommendations aim to bring fees in line with actual service costs and reduce the drain on the general fund, which currently sees only 56% of department expenses covered by revenues. No formal vote is scheduled at this meeting; the discussion is informational.

• Proposed increase in certificate of occupancy fee from $50 to $400, covering initial inspection and one re-inspection
• Business license fee restructuring: reduction in category types and increase in fees, with higher penalty for non-payment
• Building permit fees to be based on ICC Building Valuation Data Square Foot Construction Costs, with doubled fees for work without a permit
• Fence permit fee proposed to rise from $25 to $100; elimination of Fence Arbitration Board and Board of Fence Appeals, shifting variance requests to Building and Property Maintenance Board of Appeals
• Water Resources Board application fee proposed to increase from $100 to $300

The City Council held a workshop meeting to discuss potential increases to CDI fees, recreation fees, and the possible purchase of a new garbage truck, but no formal votes were taken. Staff proposed bringing 'low-hanging fruit' fee adjustments to the September 16 meeting, and discussed options for non-resident pier fees and a new garbage truck purchase from the sanitation fund.

• No formal votes taken; workshop discussion only
• Discussed bringing CDI fee adjustments to September 16 meeting
• Discussed potential recreation fee increases (golf, aquatic, boating)
• Discussed non-resident pier fee options ($5 adult, $3 child suggested)
• Discussed purchasing new garbage truck for $260,700 from sanitation fund

Sign Arb

The August 22, 2024 Sign Arbitration meeting has been canceled because no cases were scheduled to be heard. The next meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2024.

• Meeting canceled; no cases scheduled.

General Employees Retirees Health Care Trust

The St. Clair Shores General Employee Retiree Health Care Board will hold a regular meeting on August 20, 2024. The board will consider a consent agenda to approve minutes from April 16, 2024 and invoices totaling $10,114.23. New business includes a quarterly report for the period ending June 30, 2024 and a flash report for July 31, 2024.

• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2024
• Approval of invoices: City of St. Clair Shores $152, City of St. Clair Shores $1,854, Comerica $2,026.23, Mariner Institutional LLC $3,750, Seizert Capital Partners $2,332
• Quarterly Report ending June 30, 2024 – Mike Holycross
• Flash Report ending July 31, 2024 – Mike Holycross

General Employees Pension Board

The General Employees' Pension Board will review a proposed increase in the attorney's hourly billing rate and hear investment performance presentations from Reinhart Partners and Mariner. The board will also vote on the consent agenda, including approval of meeting minutes, invoices, and a retirement application for Natalie Turner.

• Review of increase in attorney's hourly billing rate by VanOverbeke, Michaud & Timmony, P.C.
• Reinhart Partners Presentation
• Mariner quarterly and flash investment performance reports for periods ending June 30 and July 31, 2024
• Approval of service retirement application and active member data sheet for Natalie Turner (final retirement date August 24, 2024)
• Discussion of Seizert Capital Partners Fall 2024 MAPERS Dinner on September 22, 2024

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including $39,972.25 in invoices and a retirement application for Natalie Turner. It also received and filed investment reports from Reinhart Partners and Mariner, and voted to create a Professional Review Policy and schedule for service providers.

• Approved consent agenda including $39,972.25 in invoices (5-0)
• Approved retirement application for Natalie Turner (5-0)
• Received and filed Reinhart Partners presentation (5-0)
• Received and filed Mariner quarterly report (5-0)
• Received and filed Mariner flash report (5-0)
• Approved creation of Professional Review Policy and schedule (5-0)

City Council

The St. Clair Shores City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on confirming the Special Assessment District for the Alexander Lavon 2024 Canal Dredge. They will also consider transferring two liquor licenses to Batou Enterprise Inc. (The Wine Garden) and M&D Jefferson LLC (Johnny Blacks), and vote on a site plan for exterior renovations at 23750-23780 Greater Mack. Other business includes approving contracts for time attendance system upgrades, calendar printing, newsletter printing, and vehicle purchases for the Narcotics Bureau, as well as a land sale at Jefferson property.

• Public hearing and resolution on Alexander Lavon 2024 Canal Dredge special assessment
• Liquor license transfer to Batou Enterprise Inc. for The Wine Garden at 22425 Harper Ave
• Liquor license transfer to M&D Jefferson LLC for Johnny Blacks at 24409 Jefferson Ave
• Site plan approval for exterior renovations at 23750-23780 Greater Mack
• Approval of three-vehicle purchase for Narcotics Bureau and Jefferson property land sale agreement

The St. Clair Shores City Council tabled a $98,263.56 contract for an Intellitime time and attendance system upgrade, pending warranty information. Council also approved a site plan for exterior renovations at 23750-23780 Greater Mack, approved two liquor license transfers, and approved several contracts and purchase orders. A $850,000 land sale agreement for property near Jefferson was tabled for further contract wording review.

• Tabled Intellitime system upgrade and purchase order for $98,263.56 (6-0)
• Approved site plan for exterior renovations at 23750-23780 Greater Mack with conditions (6-0)
• Approved liquor license transfer to Batou Enterprise, Inc. at 22425 Harper Ave (6-0)
• Approved liquor license transfer to M&D Jefferson LLC at 24409 Jefferson Ave (6-0)
• Approved $103,707 purchase of three vehicles for Narcotics Bureau (6-0)
• Tabled $850,000 land sale agreement for Jefferson property (4-2)
• Approved 3-year contract for City Calendar printing to Printwell and distribution to C&G Publishing (4-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved 3-year contract for City Newsletter to C&G Publishing (4-1, 1 abstention)

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to review monthly budget reports and financial statements. The agenda includes reports for the library and the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum.

• Monthly Budget Report for May and June
• Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum Budget Report for May through July
• Cooperative Purchasing and Video Account reports for July
• Raymond James monthly statement for June 28 to July 31, 2024

Cultural Committee

The agenda indicates that there is no Cultural Committee meeting for August 2024.

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, review financial reports, and discuss old business including downtown maintenance walk results, revenue projections, and a downtown logo. New business includes a sign near Casali School of Dance. No votes on contracts or ordinances are scheduled.

• Sign proposal near Casali School of Dance (new business)
• Review of revenue projections (old business)
• Discussion on downtown logo design (old business)
• Results of Downtown Maintenance Walk (old business)

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will hold a regular meeting to review minutes and the treasurer report, then receive updates on several ongoing projects. Members will discuss the Taco Clock electricity update, police station project, brick walkway, flowerpot relocation at Greenwood, fall plantings, and bed clean-ups along I-696/I-94. The meeting also includes a round-table discussion on the BC awards ceremony and concert make-up dates.

• John Caron update on Taco Clock electricity and police station project
• Jeff Fisette update on brick walkway, golf course, and flowerpot relocation at Greenwood
• Diana report on fall plants, checking water on beds, library electrical, and bed photos
• Lillian update on bed clean-up along 696/I-94 and fall/winter bed needs
• BC awards ceremony and concert make-up dates discussed

The Beautification Commission approved the July 10, 2024 minutes and discussed upcoming events, including the Beautification Awards at the September 16 city council meeting. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the meeting focused on planning and coordination.

• Approved July 10, 2024 minutes (motion by Denise Pecherski, seconded by Karen Hefferan)
• Scheduled Beautification Awards for September 16, 2024 city council meeting
• Noted flowerpot relocation from Greenwood Elementary to golf course pending landscaping issues
• Discussed fall plant planning and watering schedule
• Requested assistance with weeding at 696/I-94 flower bed
• Noted Fall BCSEM meeting on September 19 at Hanover Grove Cooperative, Fraser

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The August 13, 2024, meeting has been cancelled because there are no cases to be heard. Consideration of the April 9, 2024, meeting minutes is deferred to the next regular meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 13, 2024, has been cancelled. The City Planner stated there are no cases to be heard.

Water Resources

The August 13, 2024 meeting of the St. Clair Shores Water Resources Board has been canceled. No cases were scheduled for hearing.

• Meeting canceled; no scheduled cases to be heard

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will consider a variance request (Case PMBA24024) to replace a generator on the side of a house at 34170 Jefferson Avenue, which requires a variance from Ordinance #22.406, Sec. 8-166. The board will also consider and approve the minutes from its July 29, 2024 meeting, and will allow audience participation before adjourning.

• Variance request Case PMBA24024 for generator replacement at 34170 Jefferson Avenue
• Approval of July 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Audience participation period

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Committee approved a variance to place a generator on the side of the house at 34170 Jefferson, despite the resident not attending. The board noted setbacks were acceptable. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 29, 2024 meeting and adjourned.

• Approved variance for generator at 34170 Jefferson (unanimous)
• Approved July 29, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 8:45 a.m. (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The St. Clair Shores Historical Commission will not hold a meeting on August 6, 2024. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The St. Clair Shores Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on five variance requests. Items include a height variance for a dry dock storage building addition at Colony Marine (24600 Jefferson), a front yard setback variance for a new house at 29316 Jefferson, a lot coverage variance for a covered porch at 22625 Shorewood, a front setback variance for a porch at 21705 Avalon, and a wall variance at 22393 Maple. The board will also consider approval of minutes from July 11, 2024, and allow audience participation.

• Variance for non-contiguous wall adjacent to 22393 Maple (Case 20-2024)
• 3.25-ft height variance for dry dock storage building addition at Colony Marine, 24600 Jefferson (Case 22-2024)
• 28.3-ft front yard setback variance for new house at 29316 Jefferson (Case 23-2024)
• 14.3% total lot coverage and 1,354 sq ft rear lot coverage variance for covered front porch at 22625 Shorewood (Case 24-2024)
• 4.3-ft front setback variance for new porch at 21705 Avalon (Case 25-2024)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved five of six variance requests, including a non-continuous wall, a height variance for Colony Marine, a front yard setback, a lot coverage variance, and a front setback for a porch. One motion to table the Colony Marine request failed, but the request was then approved as presented. All votes were recorded as roll call.

• Approved non-continuous wall variance for 22393 Maple (5-2)
• Approved 3.25 ft height variance for Colony Marine dry dock storage (5-1)
• Approved 28.3 ft front yard setback variance for new house at 29316 Jefferson (unanimous)
• Approved 14.3% lot coverage and 1,354 sq ft rear coverage variance for porch at 22625 Shorewood (unanimous)
• Approved 4.3 ft front setback variance for porch at 21705 Avalon (unanimous)
• Motion to table Colony Marine request failed (3-4)

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will hear a variance request to place two air conditioners on the side of a house at 31830 Jefferson, under Ordinance #22.406. The board will also consider meeting minutes from July 15, 2024, and take public comments.

• Variance request (Case PMBA24023) for two air conditioners at 31830 Jefferson
• Consideration of minutes from July 15, 2024 meeting
• Public audience participation period

Police & Fire Pension/Health Care Trust

The Police & Fire Pension Board and the Police & Fire Retiree Health Care Trust Board are meeting to review quarterly investment performance and market values. The boards will also consider the approval of several consulting invoices.

• Approval of Graystone Consulting invoices for $83,890.15 and a $974.29 credit (Pension Board)
• Approval of Graystone Consulting invoice for $20,054.73 (Health Care Trust Board)
• Review of investment performance for the quarter ending 6.30.24
• Discussion of MAPERS Fall Conference in Acme, MI, September 21-24, 2024

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration Committee will hear appeals on three denied sign applications: an electronic message board for The Intelligent Company that exceeds size limits, a pole sign for Comet Burgers that is too large and includes an extra cabinet, and two electronic message board requests for Comet Burgers on the same elevation. The Committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and take audience comments.

• Intelligent Company at 31235 Harper: EMB denied, proposed 25.3 sq ft (max 24), total signage 70.33 sq ft (max 60)
• Comet Burgers at 24101 Harper: pole sign denied, 108 sq ft proposed (90 allowed), third cabinet added
• Comet Burgers at 24101 Harper: EMB denied for multiple signs on same elevation (two items listed)
• Approval of minutes from June 27, 2024 meeting
• Audience participation period

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 23, 2024, has been cancelled. There are no cases to be heard at this time.

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to review the librarian's report and financial statements. The agenda includes budget reports for the library and the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum.

• Monthly Budget Report for April
• Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum Budget Report for April
• Cooperative Purchasing Account report for June
• Cooperative Video Account report for June

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board held a regular meeting on July 18, 2024, and approved the agenda, the June 20, 2024 minutes, and the financial reports as presented. No action items were on the agenda. The board discussed various library updates, including new hires, program participation, and database changes.

• Adopted the agenda for July 18, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved the minutes of June 20, 2024 (5-0)
• Received and filed financial reports (5-0)

Fence Arb.

The Fence Arbitration Committee will hear Case #10-2024, a request to extend a 6-ft wood privacy fence from the front of a house at 28411 Shock, William Richards. The case was tabled in June and the petitioner has provided additional information. The committee will also approve minutes from June 19 and allow audience participation.

• Case #10-2024: Request by William Richards to extend a 6-ft wood privacy fence from front of house ending 8 ft from sidewalk (previously denied, tabled from June meeting)
• Approval of minutes from June 19, 2024 meeting
• Audience participation

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to conduct hearings regarding poverty appeals and the correction of errors. This process allows residents to challenge property assessments.

• Hearing of poverty appeals
• Correction of errors

Election Commission

The St. Clair Shores Election Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct a public accuracy test of tabulating equipment and programs for the August 6, 2024 State Primary Election. The commission will also approve election inspectors and receiving board members for the primary, appoint Absentee Counting Board inspectors, and authorize the Clerk to early process and tabulate absent voter ballots for the November 5, 2024 General Election.

• Approval of election inspectors and receiving board members for the August 6 primary
• Adopt resolution appointing Absentee Counting Board inspectors for 21 AVCB
• Conduct public accuracy test for Precincts #9, 15, and EV2 (Pct 11)
• Approval of third-party vendor testing and security certification for voting equipment
• Adopt resolution to authorize early processing and tabulation of absent voter ballots for November 5 General Election

City Council

The St. Clair Shores City Council will consider multiple site plan approvals for new businesses and expansions, including a new restaurant at 24409 Jefferson and a 10,800 sq ft dry dock addition at Colony Marine. The council will also vote on contracts for temporary police and fire department renovations, and hold a public hearing to confirm the special assessment district for the Alexander Lavon 2024 Canal Dredge. Additionally, a request to recognize Angie's Toy Chest as a nonprofit for a charitable gaming license is on the agenda.

• Request to award contract for St. Lucy School temporary partition for Temporary Police Department
• Request to award contract for renovations at 22341 Cedar for Temporary Fire Department
• Site plan approval for exterior renovations for new restaurant Johnny Black's Lakehouse at 24409 Jefferson
• Site plan approval for 10,800 sq ft dry dock storage addition at 24600 Jefferson (Colony Marine)
• Public hearing and resolution confirming Special Assessment District for Alexander Lavon 2024 Canal Dredge

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will hold a public hearing on five variance requests for air-conditioner placements at residential properties, primarily concerning side- or front-yard locations. Some requests received unofficial approval at a prior meeting. The board will also consider meeting minutes from June 2024.

• Case No. PMBA24021: variance for side-yard AC at 21917 Maxine
• Case No. PMBA24022: variance for side-yard AC at 30040 Jefferson
• Case No. PMBA24016: variance for front-yard mini-split at 30816 Jefferson (tabled from 06/03/24; unofficial approval on 06/24/24)
• Case No. PMBA24019: variance for front-yard AC at 30030 Jefferson (unofficial approval on 06/24/24)
• Case No. PMBA24020: variance for side-yard AC at 21601 Maple (unofficial approval on 06/24/24)

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The St. Clair Shores Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 11, 2024. The board will consider several requests for property variances involving setbacks, lot coverage, and outdoor storage. One previously tabled request for 25225 Jefferson has been cancelled by the petitioner.

• 3% lot coverage permit for a wooden boardwalk at 23335 Clairwood
• 8' front yard variance for an open porch at 27901 Gladstone
• Outdoor storage of a food trailer at 29900 Harper, Ste B
• 5' front setback variance at 22328 Fresard
• Lot coverage and sideyard setback variances at 23329 Clairwood

Cultural Committee

The committee will review recent events including the Literary Walk by the Lake and Farmers Market. Members will also discuss pending tours and the SCS Pride event.

• Recap of Literary Walk by the Lake and Farmers Market
• Discussion regarding SCS Pride Event
• Updates on pending tours, such as Meadowbrook Hall Christmas Tour
• Book donation from poetry event

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The regular meeting of the Downtown Development Authority scheduled for July 10, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will review meeting minutes and the treasurer report. Members will provide updates on various city projects, including the police station project and flower bed maintenance at 12 Mile/Greater Mack and 696/I94.

• Status of trees on the pier at Blossom Heath
• Police station project update
• Milk River sign lights and brick walkway update
• 12 Mile/Greater Mack bed update
• 696/I94 bed maintenance and water issues

Planning Commission

The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission will consider several site plan applications for exterior renovations and building additions. The meeting also includes a recommendation regarding the distribution of the Draft Master Plan.

• Site plan approval for Johnny Black’s Lakehouse at 24409 Jefferson
• Request to vacate the public alley adjacent to 22400 Greater Mack
• Site plan approval for renovations at 24200 Harper Avenue
• 10,800 square foot addition to dry dock storage at 24600 Jefferson
• Site plan approval for an exterior cooler at 21601 Harper

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The July 9, 2024, Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals meeting has been cancelled because there are no cases to be heard. Consideration of the April 9, 2024, meeting minutes will occur at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

Historical Commission

There is no Historical Commission meeting scheduled for July 2, 2024.

Water Resources

The Water Resources & Advisory Board will review several applications for canal-side construction. These cases involve requests to install or replace steel seawalls and davits at various residential properties.

• Canal Case #23-2024: 50 feet of steel seawall installation at 22452 Bayview
• Canal Case #24-2024: 72 feet of steel sheet-pile seawall installation at 22422 Lakecrest
• Canal Case #25-2024: 84 feet of seawall installation at 22453 Lakecrest

Animal Ordinance Committee

The committee will consider two requests for exceptions to the city ordinance regarding the maximum number of dogs or cats allowed. The meeting also includes a request to approve minutes from the June 5, 2024, meeting.

• Request by Michael Goode (23106 Masonic Blvd) for a 4th dog
• Request by William and Colleen Frankowski (25521 Winton St) for a 4th, 5th, and 6th dog
• Approval of June 5, 2024, meeting minutes

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration Committee will review several business sign requests that were denied, including wall signs and a freestanding sign. These cases involve properties on Harper and E. 10 Mile Road. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting.

• Review of painted wall sign denial for Chicken Shack at 30926 Harper
• Review of wall sign denials for Savvy Sliders at 31301 Harper
• Review of freestanding sign denial for Pat O’Brien’s Tavern at 22385 E. 10 Mile Road
• Approval of May 23, 2024 meeting minutes

Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions

The Council Sub-Committee on Boards, Commissions & Committees will conduct interviews for the General Employees’ Pension Board and Cool City Committee. The meeting also includes a review of one new application and 12 reappointments.

• Interviews for General Employees' Pension Board and Cool City Committee
• Review of one new application
• Review of 12 reappointments
• Employee Civil Service Commission Election discussion

Planning Commission

The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 25, 2024, has been cancelled. There are no cases to be heard during this session. Approval of the June 11, 2024, minutes will occur at the next regular meeting.

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will review variance requests regarding the placement of air conditioners and a mini-split at three residential properties. The meeting also includes consideration of the June 3, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Variance to replace an air conditioner at 30030 Jefferson
• Variance to place a mini-split at 30816 Jefferson
• Variance to place an air conditioner at 21601 Maple

Library Board

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board will review monthly budget reports and financial statements. The board will also vote on the annual MCLS membership for fiscal year 24/25 and director conference attendance.

• Approval of Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Annual Membership for FY 24/25
• Approval for Library Director to attend Michigan Library Association 2024 Annual Conference
• Review of monthly budget reports and Raymond James financial statements

Brownfield

The Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) and the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will meet to review financial statements and approve previous meeting minutes. Agenda items include discussions regarding the 2024/25 budget, Wahby Park maintenance, and the Shore Pointe Brownfield contract.

• Review of 24/25 Budget
• Discussion regarding Shore Pointe Brownfield Contract
• Update on goose prevention at Wahby Park
• Status of landscaping at Wahby Park
• Porta Potty fencing at Wahby Park

Senior Advisory Committee

The committee will review minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting and hear a presentation on caregivers from Teri Jordan of Home Instead. The agenda also includes reports from the Senior Center Coordinator and City Council Liaison David Rubello.

• Q&A session regarding caregivers with Teri Jordan of Home Instead

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)

The TIFA will review the 2024/25 budget and discuss several items regarding Wahby Park, including landscaping status and goose prevention. The agenda also includes discussions on ice skating rink rentals and porta potty fencing at the park.

• Review of 2024/25 budget
• Wahby Park landscaping status update
• Goose prevention updates for Wahby Park
• Literary Walk discussion
• Ice skating rink rental discussion

Activities Committee

The Activities Committee is meeting to review financial reports and discuss new and old business. The agenda consists of procedural items and general discussion.

Fence Arb.

The Fence Arbitration Committee will hear five cases regarding residential fence requests and modifications. The agenda includes requests for privacy fences, wood fences, and a kneewall. Some items involve reviewing previous denials related to fence placement or orientation.

• Case #06-2024: Request to allow a kneewall to remain at 22708 Wildwood
• Case #07-2024: Request to replace a privacy fence at 27336 Ursuline
• Case #08-2024: Request to replace a 6ft wood privacy fence at 20418 Mauer
• Case #09-2024: Request for cedar lattice top fence at 30230 Jefferson
• Case #10-2024: Request to extend a 6ft wood privacy fence at 28411 Shock

General Employees Pension Board

The General Employees Pension Board will review investment performance reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The board is also scheduled to discuss excess earnings distributions for retirees below the poverty level.

• Certification of Pension Board Trustee Election L. Koto
• Excess Earnings Distribution for retirees below poverty
• Optional Supplemental Benefit Distribution
• Investment Performance Review period ending May 31, 2024

City Council

The City Council will vote on the adoption of the FY 2024-2025 budget and amendments to sanitary sewer and water rates. The agenda also includes a proposal for a canal dredging special assessment district and a new gas station site plan.

• Creation of Alexander Lavon Canal dredge special assessment district ($1,600 per parcel)
• Adoption of FY 2024-2025 budget
• Ordinance amendments to sanitary sewer and water rates
• Site plan approval for a new gas station at 20660 9 Mile
• Lease agreement with St. Lucy's Church for temporary police and fire administration

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will meet to review minutes and a treasurer report. Members will provide updates on several projects, including the Veteran’s Memorial Park and police station plants.

• Update on Police station plants and project status
• Progress on Veteran’s Memorial Park project
• Status of trees at Blossom Heath pier
• Donaldson & Milk River sign lights update
• 12 Mile/Greater Mack bed update

Cultural Committee

There is no Cultural Committee meeting scheduled for June 2024.

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss an ice rink proposal and review budget amendments for FY24 and the FY25 budget. The meeting also includes reviewing results from a downtown maintenance walk.

• Ice Rink Proposal
• FY24 Budget Amendments
• FY25 Budget
• Results of Downtown Maintenance Walk

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The June 11, 2024, Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals meeting has been cancelled. There are no cases scheduled to be heard, and consideration of the April 9, 2024, minutes will take place at the next regular meeting.

Planning Commission

The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission will review site plan approval requests for Shore Lanes at 31100 Harper and exterior renovations at 23750-23780 Greater Mack. The agenda also includes the approval of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Extension of site plan approval for Shore Lanes at 31100 Harper (Case No. PPC210008)
• Site plan approval request for exterior renovations to 23750-23780 Greater Mack (Case No. PPC24006)
• Approval of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on five requests for zoning variances. These cases involve adjustments to parking requirements, porch setbacks, garage placement, and lighting standards.

• 19-space parking variance for a bar/tasting room at 22435 Harper
• 16-space parking variance for a bar/tasting room at 23012 Greater Mack
• Garage placement variance at 32026 Jefferson
• Front setback variance for a porch at 22450 Madison
• Exterior light pole variance at 25225 Jefferson

Community Garden Committee

The committee will discuss assigned roles for plant management, public engagement, and event coordination. Members will also receive updates on several new initiatives, including a harvest sharing program and a food waste collection initiative. The meeting includes a review of the $6,000 city budget.

• Review of the $6,000 city budget
• Updates on harvest sharing program and food waste collection initiative
• Discussion regarding new shed and sunflower field
• Update on City-wide native plant initiative

Animal Ordinance Committee

The Animal Ordinance Committee will consider a request from Michael Goode to keep four dogs at 23106 Masonic Blvd. The committee will also review the May 10, 2024, meeting minutes and discuss new animal ordinance variance applications.

• Request for exception to dog/cat limit at 23106 Masonic Blvd
• Approval of May 10, 2024, proposed minutes
• New animal ordinance variance applications

SCS Memorial Day Parade Committee

The St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade Committee will meet to review invoice status, collect reimbursement claims with receipts, and approve previous minutes. Members will discuss after-action feedback from the recent parade and nominate candidates for chairperson, deputy chairperson, and treasurer positions. The committee will also announce parade winners ahead of a public awards presentation at City Hall on June 17.

• Status review of invoices and reimbursement claims with receipts
• Nominations and elections for committee officer positions (chairperson, deputy chairperson, treasurer)
• Announcement of parade winners before the June 17 awards presentation at City Hall
• After-action feedback session on parade operations to identify improvements

Historical Commission

The St. Clair Shores Historical Commission will hold its regular June 4, 2024 meeting at the public library. The agenda lists standard procedural steps and information reports from city staff and commission members. No substantive proposals, contracts, or rezonings are detailed for this session.

• No concrete rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed on this agenda.

Water Resources

The Water Resources & Advisory Board will review several applications for waterfront modifications. These cases include requests for seawall installations, boat lift repairs, and new boat hoists.

• Canal Case #19-2024: Install 30 feet of seawall at 22505 Beach
• Canal Case #20-2024: Install 76' of steel seawall at 22618 Shorewood
• Lake Case #21-2024: Install a 14-foot by 15-foot cradle lift boat hoist at 34100 Jefferson
• Lake Case #22-2024: Install a 10,000 lb hydraulic lift at 22715 Revere
• Canal Case #15-2024: Replace boat lift roof components at 22527 Ardmore Park Drive

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, millage rates, and amendments to water and sewer rates. The meeting also includes approval of FY23/24 budget amendments, several DPW contracts, and a public hearing for a special assessment district for canal dredging.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2024-2025 budget and millage rates (total 23.5358 mills)
• Ordinance amendment increasing water readiness-to-serve charge from $19.92 to $26.85 per quarter for a 5/8" meter
• Ordinance amendment adjusting non-residential wastewater surcharge (IWC) rates
• Approval of FY23/24 budget amendments decreasing General Fund balance by $471,454
• Request to set a public hearing on June 17, 2024 for creation of a Special Assessment District for dredging the Alexander Lavon canal

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will meet to consider three requests for variances regarding the placement or replacement of air conditioning units. The board will also review meeting minutes from April 22 and May 7, 2024.

• Case No. PMBA 24016: Variance for mini-split at 30816 Jefferson
• Case No. PMBA24017: Variance for air conditioner at 22608 Lake Dr.
• Case No. PMBA24018: Variance to replace air conditioner at 20500 Shores

Police & Fire Pension/Health Care Trust

The Police & Fire Pension Board and the Police & Fire Retiree Health Care Trust Board are holding regular meetings. The Pension Board will address the distribution of excess earnings for fiscal year 24/25.

• Pension Board invoices: City of St Clair Shores $18,031, City of St Clair Shores $1,478, and Loomis Sayles $8,220.86
• Pension Board discussion on Excess Earnings Distribution – FY 24/25
• Retiree Health Care Trust invoices: City of St Clair Shores $3,972, City of St Clair Shores $326, and Loomis Sayles $1,752.09

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority will hold a special meeting to discuss old business items, including an ice rink proposal and rules for a social district. No new business is listed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2024.

• Ice rink proposal discussion
• Rules for social district discussion

Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions

The Council Sub-Committee on Boards, Commissions and Committees will conduct interviews for three specific groups. The body will also review vacancies and reappointments.

• Interviews for Community Garden, SCS Memorial Day Parade Committee, and Dog Park Committee
• Review of two reappointments
• Request to move Communications Commission alternate to full-voting member

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 28, 2024, has been cancelled. The City Planner stated there are no cases to be heard.

Election Commission

The Election Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a permanent precinct boundary alteration for State House Districts 12 and 13, affecting Precincts 11 and 9. The proposed change would redraw the boundary line along Sunnydale Street from Little Mack Avenue to Harper Avenue, splitting odd and even addresses. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Permanent precinct boundary alteration recommendation for State House Districts 12 and 13
• Precinct 11 and Precinct 9 boundary line redrawn to split Sunnydale Street from Little Mack Ave to Harper Ave between odd and even addresses
• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2024 meeting
• Audience participation opportunity

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration Committee is meeting to consider requests from three businesses whose wall sign applications were denied because the signs do not abut a road. The committee will also review minutes from the March 28, 2024 meeting.

• Wall sign request for Modern Tile and Renovation at 23812 Harper
• Wall sign request for Public Storage at 20250 E. 9 Mile Rd.
• Wall sign request for Surgery Centers of Michigan at 29000 Little Mack

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a $386,050 contract for new firefighter breathing apparatus (SCBA) to Macqeen for the MSA brand, funded by a $315,000 budget allocation and a $56,050 budget amendment. The council will also vote on a two-year, $155,098 excess workers' compensation insurance contract with Midwest Employers Casualty. Other items include a one-year extension for site plan approval at 31100 Harper and purchases for backstop netting and a time-and-attendance system upgrade.

• Award $386,050 contract for 44 SCBA airpacks, 49 masks, and 88 bottles to Macqeen (MSA brand), with a $56,050 budget amendment
• Approve two-year $155,098 excess workers' comp insurance contract with Midwest Employers Casualty ($77,549/year)
• Request to approve one-year extension for site plan approval at 31100 Harper
• Authorize purchase of backstop netting for Kyte Monroe Diamond A (bid opened April 30, 2024)
• Approve contract for Intellitime Time and Attendance System Upgrade

Library Board

The agenda states there is no Library Board meeting scheduled for May 16, 2024. No decisions or discussions will take place at this time.

Senior Advisory Committee

The agenda consists of standard procedural items for the Senior Advisory Committee. It includes reports from a City Council liaison and the Senior Center Coordinator. No specific new projects or ordinances are detailed in this document.

SCS Memorial Day Parade Committee

The committee is meeting to coordinate the final details for the Memorial Day Parade. Discussions include the Grand Marshal plan, parade clothing, and a line-by-line review of the task list.

• Drone event at 25 May Social District
• Grand Marshal planning
• Parade clothing updates
• Review of vendor badges and political campaign rules
• Staging area and location assignments

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)

The Tax Increment Finance Authority will hold a special meeting to discuss the status of landscaping at Wahby Park. The body will also receive financial reports and review pending payments for city services and landscaping.

• Review of invoices totaling $23,664.89
• Discussion on landscaping status of Wahby Park
• Payment of $7,083.33 for TIFA admin fee and guard shack
• Payment of $9,100.00 for Nautical Mile holiday pots
• Payment of $2,275.00 for BH Pier and BH Bath House holiday pots

Fence Arb.

The Fence Arbitration Committee will hear one case: a request to install a 9-foot-high privacy fence at 22596 E. Ten Mile. The request was previously denied because the work was already done, the fence is on the water, exceeds the 6-foot height limit, and extends past the front of the house. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting.

• Case #03-2024: T&V Enterprises (Todd Hyatt) requests a 9-ft high, 45-ft long privacy fence with 42-inch post holes along the east side property line at 22596 E. Ten Mile
• Reason for denial: work already completed, fence on water, exceeds 6-ft height limit, extends past front of house
• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2024 meeting

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The May 14, 2024, meeting of the Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals has been cancelled. There are no cases to be heard at this time.

General Employees Pension Board

The General Employees' Pension Board will meet to approve minutes, payments, and a final retirement calculation for Claudia C. Carlton. The board will also hear investment performance presentations from Hamlin Capital Management and Mariner.

• Approve final retirement calculations for Claudia C. Carlton (effective March 9, 2024)
• Hamlin Capital Management presentation
• Mariner quarterly and flash investment reports through April 2024
• Approval of invoices as of May 8, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to provide a budget recommendation for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The meeting also includes a review of previous minutes and reports from staff and the City Council representative.

• Case No. PPC24002: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget recommendation

Animal Ordinance Committee

The Animal Ordinance Committee will meet to consider two requests for exceptions to the city's limit on the number of dogs allowed per household. The committee will also review the proposed minutes from January 31, 2024.

• Request for 4 dogs at 25503 Culver St. (Joyce & James Crechiolo)
• Request for 4 dogs at 23302 Playview St. (Angel Bascomb)
• Review of Ordinance Chapter 6 Section 6-5 regarding dog and cat limitations

Beautification Commission

The commission will review various landscaping projects, including flower pot placement and bed clean-ups. Members are also providing updates on the Memorial Day parade and upcoming planting dates.

• Update on police station plants and Arboretum Arbor Day event
• Discussion of Donaldson & Milk River sign lights and brick walkway update
• Plans for 12/Greater Mack bush replacement
• Spring planting, bed preparation, and Greenwood flower pot updates
• Memorial Day parade and May 18th planting weekend

Cultural Committee

The St. Clair Shores Cultural Committee is holding its regular meeting to review finances, approve minutes, and discuss old and new business. Key items include recapping a poet laureate talk, planning 2025 talks, confirming a DIA tour, and discussing a book donation and secretary position.

• DSO tour May 17 sold out; DIA Melodies at the Museum tour confirmed for October 10
• $29.00 in donations from poet laureate talk
• Plan for 2025 talks
• Book donation discussion
• Children's craft at the Farmers Market

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority's regular meeting scheduled for May 8, 2024, at 10:00 AM in the Geer Conference Room at City Hall has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board is meeting to consider three requests for variances regarding the placement or replacement of air conditioning units. These requests pertain to specific residential properties in St. Clair Shores.

• Case No. PMBA 24013: Variance to replace air conditioner at 28008 Vogt
• Case No. PMBA 24014: Variance to replace air conditioner at 22609 Ardmore
• Case No. PMBA 24015: Variance to place air conditioner at 22510 Avon

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to review reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports from the treasurer, museum, historical society, and librarian.

Water Resources

The Water Resources & Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several permit requests for shoreline and dock modifications. The board will review specific cases involving seawall excavation, boat hoist installations, and dock placement.

• Canal Case #14-2024: Excavate 166 cubic yards and install 75' of seawall at 22684 Bayview
• Lake Case #16-2024: Construct one 12’ x 12’ 4-post hoist at 31918 Jefferson
• Canal Case #17-2024: Install 12’ x 7’ cradle-lift boat hoist at 23329 Clairwood
• Lake Case #18-2024: Install seasonal 30' x 5' aluminum dock at 27022 Koerber

City Council

The St. Clair Shores City Council will consider awarding a $601,558.10 contract to Bidigare Contractors for the 8-Mile Road Water Main Project from Parkside to Harper. The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes denying two claims against the city, approving $6,191,813.29 in bills, and authorizing publication of a public hearing notice for the FY 2024-25 budget. Other business includes progress payments for several infrastructure projects and a possible closed session.

• Award of 8-Mile Road Water Main Project to Bidigare Contractors for $546,871 plus 10% contingency ($601,558.10 total)
• Denial of claim by Kroger Co. of Michigan v. City of St. Clair Shores, referred to City Attorney
• Denial of claim by Dimitri Stathis v. City of St. Clair Shores, referred to City Attorney
• Approval to publish notice of public hearing on proposed FY 2024-25 budget
• Approval of $6,191,813.29 in bills and progress payments for pool pump house, sewer cleaning, and road resurfacing projects

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will meet to consider two requests for variances regarding air conditioner replacements. The board will also review meeting minutes from April 22, 2024.

• Variance request for air conditioner replacement at 28008 Vogt
• Variance request for air conditioner replacement at 22609 Ardmore

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review requests for variances regarding fencing, setbacks, lot coverage, and parking. The board will decide if these specific properties can deviate from standard zoning ordinances.

• Case 13-2023: Variance for a privacy fence and gate at 14-27-234-017 Jefferson
• Case 07-2024: 16.9 foot rear yard setback variance for a storage addition at 30130 Harper
• Case 08-2024: 1.7% total lot coverage variance for a porch at 22111 Blackburn
• Case 09-2024: 2 space parking variance for a salon at 25402 Harper

SCS Memorial Day Parade Committee

The committee is meeting to vote on a drone contract and review the parade task list. Members will discuss plans for the Grand Marshal and coordinate logistics for the upcoming event.

• Vote on drone contract with rescheduling option for $750 or less
• Planning for Grand Marshal weekend
• Review of parade task list including porta-potty and shuttle bus contracting
• Coordination of staging locations near CVS and Senior Center Lot

City Council

The St. Clair Shores City Council is holding budget hearings for the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. The meeting includes presentations and discussions on departmental budgets, including Police, Fire, DPW, Library, and Parks & Recreation. Public comment is allowed at the start and end of the meeting.

• Overview and projections presented by Dustin Lent at 6:00 p.m.
• Police & DLEF budget (funds 301, 265) at 6:30 p.m.
• Fire department budget (fund 336) at 6:45 p.m.
• DPW, Utility Fund, Motor Pool, Streets budget at 7:30 p.m.
• Library budget (fund 271) at 8:00 p.m.

Police & Fire Pension/Health Care Trust

The Police & Fire Pension Board and the Retiree Health Care Trust Board are meeting to review investment performance and market assumptions. Both boards are considering the approval of invoices for Graystone Consulting.

• Approval of Graystone Consulting invoice for $87,448.64 (Pension Board)
• Approval of Graystone Consulting invoice for $20,795.16 (Health Care Trust Board)
• Review of 2024 Capital Market Assumptions
• Review of investment performance for the quarter ending March 31, 2024

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration meeting scheduled for April 25, 2024, was canceled because there was no quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for May 23, 2024.

Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions

The Council Sub-Committee on Boards, Commissions and Committees will conduct four interviews for various city committees. The body will also review resignations, new applications, and reappointments for city boards.

• Interviews for Cultural Committee, Golf Course Committee, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Waterfront Environmental Committee
• Review of 3 new applications and 1 resignation
• Review of 2 reappointments
• Request to move Cool City Committee alternate to full-voting member

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 23, 2024 has been cancelled. The City Planner stated there are no cases to be heard.

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will meet to consider two requests for variances to replace air conditioning units. The board will also review meeting minutes from April 1, 2024.

• Variance request for air conditioner replacement at 21700 Yale
• Variance request for air conditioner replacement at 27325 Jefferson

Library Board

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board is holding a regular meeting to review financial reports, including cooperative purchasing and video accounts, and to discuss library operations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of monthly budget report for October through March (not available)
• Review of Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum budget report for October through March (not available)
• Review of Cooperative Purchasing Account for March
• Review of Cooperative Video Account for March
• Feature film rentals discussion

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee regular meeting has been moved from April 18 to April 25, 2024. The agenda includes the approval of March minutes and reports from a City Council liaison and the Senior Center Coordinator.

• Meeting rescheduled to April 25, 2024
• Approval of March 21, 2024 minutes
• City Council Liaison Report from David Rubello
• Senior Center Coordinator Report

General Employees Retirees Health Care Trust

The St. Clair Shores General Employee Retiree Health Care Board will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items including approval of February 2024 minutes and invoices totaling $6,149. New business includes a flash report for the period ending March 31, 2024, and discussion of fiduciary insurance.

• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2024
• Invoice approval: AndCo Consulting $3,750; Seizert Capital Partners $2,399
• Flash report ending March 31, 2024 – Mike Holycross
• Fiduciary insurance discussion – Renae Warnke

Waterfront Environmental Committee

The committee discussed progress on the Chapoton tour and planned for the Nautical cleanup. No official motions were passed because the meeting lacked a quorum.

• Discussion of Chapoton tour progress and projected 70% reduction in overflows
• Planning for Nautical cleanup including tool management and equipment from Davey’s tree service
• Sponsorship proposal from Brian Owens for Nautical cleanup
• Scheduled meeting with JYC for April 30, 2024

General Employees Pension Board

The St. Clair Shores General Employees' Pension Board will meet on April 16, 2024, to approve minutes from March 19, 2024, and invoices as of April 11, 2024. Presentations are scheduled from Edgewood Management and Mariner on investment performance through March 31, 2024.

• Approval of minutes from March 19, 2024
• Approval of invoices as of April 11, 2024
• Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP portfolio monitoring report (February 23, 2024)
• Edgewood Management presentation
• Mariner flash report on investment performance ending March 31, 2024

Election Commission

The Elections Commission will conduct a public accuracy test of the tabulating equipment for the May 7, 2024 Special Election. The board will also approve election inspectors and receiving board members, and consider a resolution to allow early processing of absentee ballots for the August 6, 2024 State Primary Election.

• Public Accuracy Test for Special Election, May 7, 2024, Precinct #21
• Approval of election inspectors and receiving board members for May 7 Special Election
• Resolution authorizing Clerk to early process and tabulate absent voter ballots for August 6, 2024 State Primary Election per Michigan Election Law 168.765a
• Request to schedule Public Accuracy Test for August 6, 2024 State Primary Election no later than July 22, 2024

Beautification Commission

The commission will review minutes and a treasurer report during this meeting. Members are scheduled to provide updates on various projects including tree/bush replacements, sign lights, and upcoming community events.

• Police station plans and Arboretum Arbor Day event
• Donaldson & Milk River sign lights and brick walkway update
• Greater Mack bush replacement plans
• Spring planting and May 18th planting weekend
• Beautification Awards for homes and businesses

Cultural Committee

The St. Clair Shores Cultural Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business, including upcoming events and policies. They will review a donation cash policy, plan future DIA trips and Melodies at the Museum performances, and discuss fundraising updates. The meeting is a regular session with standard agenda items like roll call and minutes approval.

• Talk by Nandi Comer on April 24 at 6:30 PM
• Donation cash policy discussion
• Senior Center buses meeting with Matthew and Robyn on April 16 at 10:00 AM
• DSO trip on May 17
• Melodies at the Museum available dates: July 5, Aug 22, Sep 26, Oct 10, Nov 14

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority will consider approval of March meeting minutes, review the second-quarter financial report and capture estimates for 2023–2031, and begin FY25 budget preparation. Under old business, the board will continue discussions on downtown visioning, including updates on meetings with USPS and TAP, and review an engineer's cost estimate.

• Approval of March 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Second-quarter financial report review
• Estimation of tax capture for 2023–2031
• FY25 budget preparation discussion
• Continued visioning discussion with USPS and TAP meeting updates and engineer's cost estimate

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals will meet to review a variance request and approve previous meeting minutes. The primary action involves a request to deviate from city brick requirements for a residential porch.

• Case No. PBBA 24001: Request to use Trek material instead of brick for a front porch at 27901 Gladstone

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan for a storage addition to the Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan wellness center and salon. The body will also review a request by the City of St. Clair Shores to vacate a portion of Hazelwood Street.

• Site plan approval for storage addition at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan (Case No. PPC24004)
• Request to vacate a portion of Hazelwood Street within 27900 Rockwood (Case No. PPC24005)

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider four variance requests. These include requests for parking space reductions, screenwall height adjustments, and the removal of a concrete screenwall requirement.

• Case 11-2022: Request to waive a concrete screenwall at 25801 Jefferson
• Case 04-2024: Request for an 11 space parking variance at 25414 Harper
• Case 05-2024: Request for a 10 parking space variance and removal of limited hours at 21815 Greater Mack
• Case 06-2024: Request for a 2' height variance for a concrete screenwall at 23301 E. Nine Mile Rd.

SCS Memorial Day Parade Committee

The committee is meeting to coordinate the 2024 Memorial Day Parade and related activities. Members will discuss a fundraiser dinner, wreath laying at Veteran's Park, and the selection of the Grand Marshal and Veteran of the Year.

• Vote on sponsoring a Drone Show (Night Parade) on May 25 in the Social District
• Fundraiser Dinner on April 18 from 5-7:30 PM at the VFW
• Vote on the number and cost of wreaths for the Veteran's Park ceremony
• Nominations and vote for Grand Marshal and Veteran of the Year
• Discussion of parade merchandise including T-shirts, hoodies, and stickers

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to receive reports from the treasurer, museum, historical society, and librarian. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

Water Resources

The Water Resources & Advisory Board will review several lake and canal case applications. These include requests for new seawalls, dock modifications, and boat hoist foundations.

• Lake Case #06-2024: Install 185' of steel seawall at 22707 Bayview
• Lake Case #11-2024: Add 12’ x 12’ second hoist to dock at 31822 Jefferson
• Canal Case #12-2024: Remove deck and install 40 feet of seawall at 22465 Lange
• Lake Case #13-2024: Replace existing dock with new 45' dock at 28844 Jefferson

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board is meeting to consider variance requests for air conditioner installations. The board will also review meeting minutes from February 5 and February 21.

• Variance request for air conditioner at 29510 Jefferson
• Variance request for air conditioner at 27819 Shock
• Variance request for air conditioner at 23330 Allor

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to apply for state waivers for the General Employees and Police and Fire retirement systems, both of which recently improved their funding status above the 60% underfunded threshold. The council will also vote on a $27,787 contract to purchase a four-faced post clock for the golf course's first tee renovation, funded by a brick paver program. The meeting includes proclamations for a youth hockey team and the concert series, as well as audience participation periods.

• Resolution to apply for a waiver of underfunded status for the General Employees Retirement System (funding improved to 61.6%)
• Resolution to apply for a waiver of underfunded status for the Police and Fire Retirement System (funding improved to 63.0%)
• Request to approve $27,787 purchase of a 4-face post clock from Verdin Company for the golf course 1st tee renovation
• Proclamation for the 10U St. Clair Shores Saints Girls Hockey Team - 2024 MAHA Tier III State Championship
• Proclamation and presentation regarding the concert series

Police & Fire Pension/Health Care Trust

The Police & Fire Pension Board and the Police & Fire Retiree Health Care Trust Board are holding regular meetings. The boards will consider approving professional service invoices and specific pension and annuity actions.

• Pension Board invoice: Loomis Sayles $7,243.90
• Pension Board invoice: VanOverbeke Michaud & Timmony PC $4,442.10
• Pension Board action: Final DROP Calculation for Eric Powell and Annuity Withdrawal for Shannon Schwabe
• Health Care Trust invoice: Loomis Sayles $1,555.54
• Health Care Trust invoices: VanOverbeke Michaud & Timmony PC $582.90 and $1,125.60

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration Committee will meet to discuss a request from Melanie Craik regarding a denied painted wall-sign. The request concerns a proposed mural on a concrete wall at the rear of a commercial property.

• Review of denied wall-sign request for Whistle Stop Hobby and Toy Shop at 21714 Harper

Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions

The Council Sub-Committee on Boards, Commissions and Committees will conduct six interviews for various city boards and committees. The body will also review two resignations, four new applications, and seven reappointments.

• Interviews for Beautification Commission, Historical Commission, Memorial Day Parade Committee, Animal Care & Welfare Committee, Community Garden Committee, and Zoning Board of Appeals
• Review of 4 new applications and 7 reappointments
• Review of 2 resignations
• Review of Communications Commission attendance

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 26, 2024, has been cancelled. The City Planner stated there are no cases to be heard.

Library Board

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board will consider and vote on three new policies: a Bulletin Board Policy, a Study Room Policy, and the St. Clair Shores Cultural Committee's Cash Handling Policy. The meeting also includes a financial report with no monthly budget data available for October through February, and updates from the librarian.

• Approval of Bulletin Board Policy
• Approval of Study Room Policy
• Approval of St. Clair Shores Cultural Committee's Cash Handling Policy
• Monthly budget reports for October through February marked as N/A
• Raymond James monthly statement for January 31 to February 29, 2024

Brownfield

The Tax Increment Finance Authority will review financial reports and consider several public works items, including the Jefferson Streetscape Improvements, replacement benches at Wahby Park, storage container expenditures, and a flower pot reclassification. A separate Brownfield Redevelopment Authority meeting immediately follows but lists only standard procedural items like minutes approval and open discussion periods.

• Jefferson Streetscape Improvements review
• Replacement benches at Wahby Park (Richard Widgren)
• Approval of storage container expenditures (Denise Pike)
• Item reclassification for flower pots
• Status update on landscaping at Wahby Park

Senior Advisory Committee

The committee will conduct routine business, approve February meeting minutes, receive a city council liaison report, and hear updates from the senior center coordinator. This agenda contains only standard procedural items with no new policies, contracts, or rezoning decisions listed.

• Approval of February 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• City Council liaison report from David Rubello
• Senior Center Coordinator update from Matthew Hubinsky

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)

The Tax Increment Finance Authority is meeting to discuss infrastructure and park enhancements. The body will review expenditures for storage containers and replacement benches at Wahby Park, as well as Jefferson streetscape improvements.

• Approval of storage container expenditures
• Jefferson Streetscape Improvements
• Replacement benches at Wahby Park
• Status of landscaping at Wahby Park
• Item reclassification for flower pots

Fence Arb.

The St. Clair Shores Fence Arbitration Committee will hear three cases regarding fence height and placement violations. Cases involve a 9-foot privacy fence, a fence built with the wrong side facing out, and a gate exceeding height limits. One case is postponed until April.

• Case #03-2024: Request for 9' high privacy fence at 22596 E. Ten Mile (postponed to April)
• Case #04-2024: Fence built with good side inward and on raised flower bed at 28008 Roy
• Case #05-2024: 6'6" tall driveway gate at 21328 Yale

Waterfront Environmental Committee

The committee is meeting to review treasury reports and city bylaws. Members will discuss the Nautical Coast Clean-Up and a tour of the Chapaton Retention Basin.

• Bylaws for City
• Chapaton Retention Basin Tour
• Nautical Coast Clean-Up
• Student Outreach

City Council

The City Council will consider approving ballot language for a 2-mill streets millage renewal on the August 2024 primary election, replacing the current 1.643-mill tax. They will also decide on a site plan for a new gas station in the Kroger parking lot at 20660 Nine Mile Road, and award a $1.17 million contract for Senior Center parking lot improvements funded by CDBG grants.

• Approve ballot proposal for 2-mill streets millage for 5 years, estimated to raise $3.93 million in first year, on August 6, 2024 primary ballot
• Site plan approval for new gas station within existing Kroger parking lot at 20660 Nine Mile Road
• Award $1,173,099.25 contract to Metropolitan Concrete for Senior Center parking lot improvements
• Authorize lease of St. Lucy School for temporary police and fire administration offices
• Adopt resolution for 2024 Memorial Day Parade on May 26 along Harper Avenue from Ridgeway to 11 Mile Road

Election Commission

The Election Commission will hold a special meeting to approve the ballot for the May 7, 2024 Special Election and schedule a Public Accuracy Test. The meeting is at 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

• Approve ballot for May 7, 2024 Special Election
• Request approval to schedule Public Accuracy Test for Special Election no later than May 2, 2024
• Approve minutes of January 29, 2024 meeting

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority will continue discussions on visioning downtown, including updates on meetings with MCDOR, local stakeholders, and the TAP coordinator. They will also share changes to the Greater Mack Plan, discuss pavement design, and consider new business regarding flower pots.

• Continued discussion on Visioning Downtown with updates on meetings with MCDOR, Al LaHood, Mark Fuga, Post Office, and TAP coordinator Caitlin Yost
• Share Greater Mack Plan changes
• Pavement design discussion
• New business: flower pots
• Upcoming meetings: April 5 Nine Mack Merchants, May 6 Council, June 19 TAP Grant Application due

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will meet to review updates on city landscaping and signage. Members will discuss plant selection for the police station and maintenance for the Arboretum.

• Police station plant selection and update
• Arboretum update and work party
• Donaldson & Milk River sign lights
• Brick paver project update
• Replacement of bushes at 12/Greater Mack

Cultural Committee

The St. Clair Shores Cultural Committee will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports, correspondence, and old business, including confirmed and pending tours and talks. New business includes handling of donation jar cash, an Instagram page, and participation in the Memorial Day parade.

• Confirmed DIA tour on March 14, contact Madeline
• DSO 'Disco Fever' tour on May 17, $50 per ticket, 12 tickets
• Poet Laureate Nandi Comer & Tommye Blount talk on April 24, sign-up starts March 20, 50 people
• New business: donation jar cash handling, Instagram page, Memorial Day parade

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to conduct a public hearing on property assessment appeals. The agenda includes call to order, audience participation, and hearing of assessment appeals before adjournment.

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The March 12, 2024 meeting of the Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals has been cancelled. There are no cases to be heard.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 12, 2024, has been canceled. There are no cases to be heard at this time.

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to conduct a public hearing on property assessment appeals. This is a routine procedural meeting with no other business listed.

• Hearing of assessment appeals

City Council

The St. Clair Shores City Council will hold a work study meeting to discuss the police and fire building budget, a meter replacement program, and a proposed street millage. Staff changes, including fire department staffing via a SAFER grant and recreation/event director adjustments, are also on the agenda.

• Police and Fire Building Budget Update
• Meter Replacement Program
• City Millage – Street Millage discussion
• Fire 3 additional staff (SAFER Grant)
• CDBG: Senior Center Parking Lot and Kyte Monroe

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to review one case. The board will determine if a variance is granted for a specific property on Jefferson Avenue.

• Case No. 12-2023: Request for variance to allow two detached garages to be built more than 5 feet forward of the front porch at 32610 Jefferson

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to review the presentation of the assessment roll. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding procedural changes.

• Presentation of assessment roll
• Discussion of procedural changes

Historical Commission

The commission will hold a regular meeting to review reports from the Treasurer, Museum, Historical Society, and Librarian. The agenda includes items for old business, new business, and audience participation.

• Treasurer’s Report
• Museum Activities
• Historical Society Report
• Librarian’s Report

Water Resources

The Water Resources & Advisory Board will meet to discuss several residential and association requests for shoreline modifications. The board is reviewing applications for new seawalls, boat hoists, and excavation work along Bayview, Jefferson, and Wildwood.

• Case #04-2024: New steel seawall and four-post boat hoist at 22504 Bayview
• Case #05-2024: New seawall and boat hoist replacement at 22510 Bayview
• Case #06-2024: 185 feet of new steel seawall at Bayview Street Homeowner’s Association Park (22707 Bayview)
• Case #08-2024: Roof addition to existing boat hoist at 33930 Jefferson
• Case #09-2024: Excavation of 28 cubic yards and seawall modification at 22632 Wildwood

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to recognize Hope Bags of Michigan as a nonprofit organization, a required step for the group to obtain a state charitable gaming license. The council will also hold a public hearing and vote on a 2024 Recreation Passport Grant application, and consider a site plan for exterior renovations at 22701 Harper Avenue for a physical therapy office. A proposed ordinance amendment to Article V of the Fence Ordinance regarding height variances is also on the agenda.

• Recognition of Hope Bags of Michigan as a nonprofit for charitable gaming license
• Public hearing and resolution for 2024 Recreation Passport Grant
• Site plan approval for exterior renovations at 22701 Harper Avenue for a physical therapy office
• Ordinance amendment for Article V: Fence Ordinance (Height Variance)
• Custodial Services Contract for City Facilities with Du-All Cleaning, Inc.

Police & Fire Pension/Health Care Trust

The Police & Fire Pension Board and the Retiree Health Care Trust Board are meeting to approve invoices and discuss fiduciary insurance. The Pension Board will also consider an annuity withdrawal and the 2024 MAPERS Spring Conference.

• Payment of invoices: Comerica Cash $3,808.92 and Graystone Consulting $2,347.86 (Pension Board)
• Payment of invoice: Graystone Consulting $1,210.54 (Health Care Trust Board)
• Annuity withdrawal for Eric Powell
• Discussion of fiduciary insurance
• Update on HSAs for retirees

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 27, 2024, has been cancelled due to the election. Consideration of the February 13, 2023, minutes will be deferred to the next regularly scheduled meeting.

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration Committee is meeting to discuss a request from Dida Paloka regarding three denied wall-mounted signs at The Blue Goose Inn. The committee will also consider the approval of minutes from the January 25, 2024 meeting.

• Review of request for three wall-mounted signs at The Blue Goose Inn (28911 Jefferson)

Activities Committee

The Activities Committee will discuss updates regarding Music on the Lake Concerts and review a financial report. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the January 18, 2024 meeting.

• Music on the Lake Concerts updates
• Financial report
• Approval of January 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Fence Arb.

The Fence Arbitration Committee will hear two cases: a request for a 6-ft wood privacy fence at 22715 Revere St. and a request for a 6-ft wood shadowbox fence at 24937 Junior St. Both were previously denied due to code violations. The committee will also approve minutes from November 15, 2023.

• Case #01-2024: Vince and Mary Paul request 96 ft of 6-ft wood privacy fence along south side of driveway at 22715 Revere St.
• Case #02-2024: Austin Balik/Freedom Fence Repair LLC request 6-ft wood shadowbox fence along north side and rear property lines at 24937 Junior St.
• Denial reasons for Case #01-2024: privacy fence on water-adjacent property and fence beyond face of house
• Denial reasons for Case #02-2024: grade issues causing fence height up to 6'4'' and solar lights on posts at 6'7''
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2023 meeting

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board is meeting to consider variance requests for air conditioner installations. The board will also review meeting minutes from February 5, 2023.

• Case No. PMBA 24003: Variance request to replace air conditioner at 22504 Statler
• Case No. PMBA24007: Variance request to place air conditioner at 23300 Middlesex
• Review of February 5, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The St. Clair Shores City Council will vote on Budget Amendment 24-04, which decreases the General Fund balance by $2,230,523 and increases the ARPA Grant fund balance by $200,000 and the Golf fund balance by $218,520. The Council will also vote on a six-month extension for compliance with conditions of the site plan approval for a four-story condominium building at 24101 Jefferson Avenue, to allow time for EGLE to review a submitted closure report on environmental remediation. Other items include bids for the Pool Pump House Project, purchase of backhoe excavators, and extension of the local patching program contract.

• Budget Amendment 24-04: General Fund decrease of $2,230,523; ARPA Grant increase of $200,000; Golf fund increase of $218,520
• Six-month extension request for site plan conditions at 24101 Jefferson Avenue (four-story condo building) pending EGLE review of closure report
• Request to increase Project Contingency for the Pool Pump House Project (D&S Construction)
• Request to approve purchase of Water and Sewer Departments' Backhoe Excavators
• Request to extend contract for Galui Construction Inc. for the local Patching Program

General Employees Retirees Health Care Trust

The St. Clair Shores General Employee Retiree Health Care Board is holding a special meeting to consider consent agenda items including approval of January 2024 meeting minutes and an invoice from Seizert Capital Partners for $2,545. New business includes a flash report ending January 16, 2024, and an AndCo consent form. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2024 meeting
• Approval of invoice: Seizert Capital Partners $2,545
• Flash report ending January 16, 2024 by Mike Holycross
• AndCo consent form by Mike Holycross

General Employees Retirees Health Care Trust

The St. Clair Shores General Employees Retirees Health Care Trust Board is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from January 16, 2024, and an invoice from Seizert Capital Partners for $2,545. They will also receive a flash report ending January 16, 2024, and consider an AndCo consent form. The meeting includes public participation and other business.

• Approval of Seizert Capital Partners invoice for $2,545
• Flash report ending January 16, 2024 presented by Mike Holycross
• AndCo consent form discussion
• Approval of January 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Waterfront Environmental Committee

The St. Clair Shores Waterfront Environmental Committee is meeting to review treasury reports and plan the Nautical Coast Clean-Up. The body will also discuss scholarships and the annual meeting.

• Nautical Coast Clean-Up
• Scholarships
• Annual Meeting

General Employees Pension Board

The General Employees' Pension Board will hear presentations from Seizert Capital Partners and AndCo Consulting, including quarterly and flash investment performance reports. The board will also consider approving minutes from January 16, 2024, and invoices as of February 14, 2024. New business includes reviewing and filing 2023 service provider disclosure forms.

• Seizert Capital Partners presentation
• AndCo Consulting quarterly investment report for period ending December 31, 2023
• AndCo Consulting flash report for period ending January 31, 2024
• Consent for assignment of investment consulting services agreement with Mariner/AndCo Consulting
• Review and file 2023 service provider disclosure forms

Library Board

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board will consider two action items: an amended meeting room contract and a proposal to allow library card barcodes on a phone app. Financial reports for October through January are listed as not available. The meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2024.

• Approval of Amended Meeting Room Contract
• Proposal to Allow Library Card Barcode Feature on Phone App
• Monthly Budget Report – October N/A; November N/A; December N/A; January N/A
• Monthly Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum Budget Report – October N/A; November N/A; December N/A; January N/A
• Raymond James annual disclosure update and monthly statement

Senior Advisory Committee

The St. Clair Shores Senior Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and discuss ongoing business. The agenda includes reports from the Elder Abuse Task Force, City Council liaison David Rubello, and the Senior Center Coordinator. No specific ordinances, contracts, or budget decisions are listed in the provided text.

• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2024
• Report from Elder Abuse Task Force Representatives
• Liaison report from Council Member David Rubello
• Senior Center Coordinator Report

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve minutes from January 10, 2024, and a financial report. The main discussion item is continued work on the Visioning Downtown project, with updates on meetings and consideration of the Greater Mack parking layout and next steps.

• Continued discussion on Visioning Downtown project
• Update on Greater Mack parking layout and items still in consideration
• Approval of January 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of financial report
• Next regular meeting scheduled for March 13, 2024

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission is meeting to review reports on city landscaping and maintenance. Members will discuss plant selection for the new police station and plan for 2024 projects.

• Plant selection and construction updates for the police station
• Lighting for Donaldson and Milk River signs
• Brick walkway at the Golf Course and brick paver project
• Flower bed needs for the library and Milk River
• City tree replacement and spring planting

Cultural Committee

The St. Clair Shores Cultural Committee will discuss and plan several upcoming events, including a kids craft activity at the 2024 Farmers Market (six Sundays from May to October), a Detroit Institute of Arts tour on March 14, a Detroit Symphony Orchestra 'Disco Fever' performance on May 17, and a talk with Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer on April 24. The committee will also review old business items such as the Tiny Art Show and a Meet-Up at Refill Emporium.

• Farmers Market Kids Craft: need to pick dates and confirm with Tracy David and Parks & Rec; six Sunday dates listed from May 19 to October 6
• DIA tour: March 14, 12:00PM-3:00PM, free, 25-person minimum, registration deadline February 28
• DSO 'Disco Fever': May 17, 9:00AM-12:30PM, $50 per ticket, 12 bus seats, payment due April 10
• Poet Laureate Nandi Comer in conversation with Tommie Blount: April 24, 6:30PM, $75 honorarium, 50 seats, sign-up at library
• Pending tours: Mexican Town (POC Barbara) and DIA Melodies at the Museum Motown tribute with G-Note7 on May 30, free, 25-person minimum

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan approval for a medical office at 22701 Harper Avenue (Case PPC24003) and discuss a Community Development Block Grant (Case PPC24002). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a council representative report, and a staff report.

• Case PPC24003: site plan approval for a medical office at 22701 Harper
• Case PPC24002: Community Development Block Grant discussion
• Approval of January 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Representative's report from last City Council meeting

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The February 13, 2024, meeting has been cancelled because there are no cases to be heard. Consideration of the November 14, 2023, minutes will be deferred to the next meeting.

Community Garden Committee

The committee is meeting to define roles and responsibilities for grounds management, public engagement, and event coordination. Members will also discuss several new project initiatives for the garden.

• Discussion of a harvest sharing program
• Proposal for a new shed
• Monarch Waystation certification and plaque
• Planning for a sunflower field
• City-wide native plant initiative

SCS Memorial Day Parade Committee

The committee is meeting to review the 2024 parade logo recommendation and discuss fundraising efforts. Members will vote on a fundraiser dinner scheduled for April 18 and discuss the creation of an online payment system.

• Recommendation for 2024 Parade Logo
• Vote on fundraiser dinner for April 18
• Discussion of tier-level recognition for contributions
• Proposal for an online payment system
• Review of parade webpage

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review information reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports from the museum, historical society, and librarian.

• Museum Activities report
• Historical Society Report
• Librarian’s Report

Water Resources

The Water Resources & Advisory Board will discuss three canal cases involving dredging and construction. These items affect the Benjamin Street Canal, the area between Alexander Drain and Lake St. Clair, and a private property on Bayview.

• Canal Case #03-2024: Dredge and maintain a 625' x 35' channel in the Benjamin Street Canal for five years
• Canal Case #26-2023: Construction of a 27'-10 3/4" x 55'-5" covered boat-well at 22710 Bayview
• Canal Case #07-2024: City dredging of the canal channel between Alexander Drain and Lake St. Clair (approx. 2,100 feet)

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board is meeting to consider four variance requests regarding the placement of mechanical equipment. The board will also review meeting minutes from January 22, 2023.

• Variance for air conditioner replacement at 22504 Statler
• Variance for generator placement at 23241 Westbury
• Variance for generator placement at 32630 Jefferson
• Variance for air conditioner placement at 22625 Martin Rd

City Council

The St. Clair Shores City Council will consider approving the 2023 Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP), a state-required report on road and bridge conditions, and authorizing the mayor to sign it. The council will also vote on purchasing 80 new golf carts and a beverage cart for the city's pool pump house project contingency increase.

• Request to approve a resolution accepting the 2023 Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) as required by Michigan Public Act 325 of 2018
• Request to approve the purchase of 80 new 2024 Club Car Tempos and 1 new 2024 Club Car Cafe Express (beverage cart)
• Request to increase project contingency for the Pool Pump House Project with D&S Construction
• Request to amend city ordinances to add no parking to the south side of Red Maple Lane east of Greater Mack
• Request to meet in closed session regarding Flora Wellness Spa v. City of St. Clair Shores

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to review a variance request for a business at 28801 Harper. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the January 4, 2024 meeting.

• Case No. 03-2024: Request for a 3 parking space variance for Beyond Juicery & Eatery at 28801 Harper

Animal Ordinance Committee

The Animal Ordinance Committee will meet to review the August 30, 2023 proposed minutes. The committee will also consider a request for a miniature horse at 31232 Arrowhead St. and discuss old business regarding Matthew Vican.

• Request for a miniature horse exception at 31232 Arrowhead St.
• Exception request for Ordinance Chapter 6 Section 6-9 Farm Animals prohibited
• Old Business: Matthew Vican Court Register of Actions

Election Commission

The Election Commission will hold a special meeting to approve election inspectors and receiving board members for the February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary Election, and authorize the Clerk to fill vacancies. Commissioners will also adopt a resolution appointing Absentee Counting Board inspectors, set a start time no later than 10:00 a.m., and conduct a Public Accuracy Test on tabulators for Precincts #8, #14, and #EV1 (Precincts 1-10). The meeting includes approval of the accuracy test and acknowledgment of third-party vendor testing of voting equipment as required by Michigan election law.

• Approval of election inspectors and receiving board members for the Feb. 27 Presidential Primary
• Resolution to appoint 21 Absentee Counting Board inspectors and set start time at City Hall
• Public Accuracy Test for tabulators in Precincts #8, #14, and #EV1
• Approval of third-party vendor preliminary testing and security certification for voting equipment
• Authority for Clerk to fill any vacancies in election inspector and counting board positions

Police & Fire Civil Service Commission

The Police & Fire Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to approve a specific eligibility list. The body will also review minutes from October 5, 2023.

• Approval of Fire Fighter/Paramedic Eligibility List
• Approval of October 5, 2023 minutes

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration Committee will meet to consider a request from Dida Paloka regarding three denied wall-mounted signs for The Blue Goose Inn. The committee will also review minutes from the December 21, 2023 meeting.

• Request for three wall-mounted signs at The Blue Goose Inn (28911 Jefferson)

Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions

The Council Sub-Committee on Boards, Commissions & Committees will conduct interviews and review applications for city positions. The body will also discuss bylaws for the Senior Advisory Committee and a request to increase Board of Review compensation.

• Interview for Water Resources Development & Advisory Committee
• Review of 8 new applications and 16 reappointments
• Review of 3 resignations
• Review of Senior Advisory Committee Bylaws
• Request to increase Board of Review compensation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a zoning ordinance amendment regarding civil infraction penalty clauses. The body will also review minutes from the November 28, 2023 meeting and receive reports from the city representative and staff.

• Case No. PPC24001: Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Penalty Clause – Civil Infraction

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the 2024-2028 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which is required for state grant eligibility. The council will also consider deficit elimination plans for the Police & Fire Pension Millage Fund and the Parks & Recreation Fund, and a budget amendment for concrete replacement on local roads.

• Public hearing and vote on 2024-2028 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Request to approve Deficit Elimination Plan for Police & Fire Pension Millage Fund
• Request to approve Deficit Elimination Plan for Parks & Recreation Fund
• Request to approve Budget Amendment for Concrete Replacement-Local Roads
• Request to increase Project Contingency for Pool Pump House Project with D&S Construction

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will meet to consider two variance requests regarding the placement of equipment on residential properties. The board will also review meeting minutes from December 11, 2023.

• Case No. PMBA 24001: Variance request for second floor air conditioner at 23244 Clair Wood
• Case No. PMBA24002: Variance request for generator in side yard rear corner at 22708 Wildwood St.
• Review of December 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Activities Committee

The committee will meet to discuss Music on the Lake concerts and review a financial report. The agenda also includes updates, follow-ups, and various items of new and old business.

• Music on the Lake Concerts Discussion
• Financial Report

Library Board

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board is holding its annual meeting to handle routine business, including adopting the agenda, approving minutes, receiving librarian and financial reports, and taking action on two items: amending the meeting room contract and electing officers. The financial reports for October through December are marked as not available.

• Approval to amend meeting room contract
• Election of officers
• Monthly budget report for October, November, December not available
• Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum budget report for October, November, December not available
• Cooperative purchasing and video account reports for December

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to review previous minutes and receive reports. The agenda includes a report from the Senior Center Coordinator and a liaison report from City Council member David Rubello.

• Approval of November 16, 2023, meeting minutes
• City Council Liaison Report from David Rubello
• Senior Center Coordinator Report

Fence Arb.

The St. Clair Shores Fence Arbitration Committee meeting scheduled for January 17, 2024, is canceled because there are no cases to be heard. The agenda contains only a memo from the Community Services Director notifying members and the city attorney of the cancellation.

• Meeting canceled due to no pending fence arbitration cases

General Employees Pension Board

The General Employees' Pension Board will consider approving several retirement applications and invoices, receive actuarial and investment performance reports, and elect officers for 2024. The meeting also includes a request to adopt an electronic meeting attendance policy under Michigan Public Act 214 of 2023.

• Approval of retirement applications for Ronald Demski, Teri Socia, Pamela Desmond, Patrick Mackowiak, John F. Kravitz, and Rosemary Orlando
• Gabriel Roeder Smith & Company to present 71 Actuarial Valuation Report and Assumption Study
• AndCo Consulting to present Flash Report on investment performance through December 31, 2023
• Annual election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024
• Request to adopt Open Meetings Act Amended Resolution for electronic meeting attendance

General Employees Retirees Health Care Trust

The St. Clair Shores General Employee Retiree Health Care Board will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, including approving minutes and paying invoices, and to review investment performance and an Open Meetings Act memo.

• Approve minutes of October 17, 2023
• Approve invoices: AndCo Consulting $3,750; Comerica $1,151.06; Seizert Capital Partners $2,304
• Investment Performance Review ending December 31, 2023
• Memo on Open Meetings Act

Waterfront Environmental Committee

The committee is meeting to review the treasury report and discuss the Nautical Coast Clean-Up. The agenda includes items regarding scholarships and the annual meeting.

• Nautical Coast Clean-Up
• Scholarships
• Treasury Report
• Annual Meeting

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss ongoing visioning for downtown, including updates from the TAP coordinator, police and fire, and the post office. They will also review Greater Mack parking layout and time duration, and set a timeline for submitting the TAP application. The meeting includes approval of minutes and financial report.

• Continued discussion on Visioning Downtown with updates from TAP coordinator, police/fire, and post office
• Review of Greater Mack parking spaces and time duration
• Timeline for TAP submission: June 19 or October 9, 2024
• New business: flower pots
• Approval of December 13, 2023 meeting minutes and financial report

Cultural Committee

The St. Clair Shores Cultural Committee is holding its annual meeting to review finances, approve minutes, and plan cultural activities for 2024. Old business includes confirmed and pending tours/meet-ups, plus the Tiny Art Show 2024. New business covers coach service and a premium event featuring Poet Laureate Nadia Coomer.

• Confirmed tours: Michigan Military Technical & Historical Museum (Jan 14, 1:00 PM) and Refill Emporium (Feb 5, 6:30 PM)
• Pending tours: DSO Coffee Concert, DNR Outdoor Adventure Center, Hamtramck, Eastern Market, Mexican Town, Meadowbrook Hall Holiday Tour
• Tiny Art Show 2024 planning
• New business: Coach service and premium event with Poet Laureate Nadia Coomer (contact Richard Yurack, 734-497-2958)
• Financial report by Amy Lockard