St. Clair Shores public meetings in 2025

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration Committee will meet to consider a request from Embree Sign Company for a wall-mounted sign on the rear elevation of a property at 24108 Greater Mack, Suite 102. The committee is asked to deny the current request and move the sign to a different location for compliance.

• Request for wall-mounted sign on rear elevation denied
• Request to move sign next to Ability Assessments rear entry sign
• Approval of September 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public participation period scheduled
• Next meeting set for January 22, 2026

The Sign Arbitration Board unanimously approved the request from Embree Sign Company to install a wall‑mounted sign on the rear elevation of the building at 24108 Greater Mack, Suite 102. The approval includes a condition that no other sign changes are allowed without a formal request to the Community Development Department. The board also approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes and then adjourned the session.

• Approved rear‑elevation sign for Ronald V. Kneiser (unanimous)
• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
• Stated that any further sign changes require a formal request to Community Development Department

Library Board

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board will review financial reports for November and the Raymond James statement. The board is scheduled to take action on the approval of ALA membership.

• Approval of ALA Membership
• November Monthly Budget Report
• November Cooperative Purchasing Account report
• Raymond James monthly statement (Oct 31 to Nov 28, 2025)

The Library Board unanimously adopted the agenda and minutes for the December 18 meeting, approved the November financial reports, and set the 2026 meeting dates. Members also agreed to install a resident drop‑box for library items. After 21 years of service, Trustee Monie Smith resigned effective the day of the meeting.

• Approved agenda for Dec 18 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Nov 20 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved November financial reports, including $50,371.79 cooperative purchasing balance (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Library Board meeting dates (unanimous)
• Agreed to install a resident drop‑box for library items (unanimous)
• Recorded resignation of Trustee Monie Smith after 21 years of service
• Adjourned meeting at 10:16 a.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission had a meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025, but it was cancelled. No cases will be heard at this meeting. Review of the December 9, 2025 planning minutes will be postponed to the next regular meeting.

Animal Ordinance Committee

The Animal Ordinance Committee will consider approving the October 9, 2025 proposed minutes. It will review a request by Jean Hruschak for an exception to Ordinance Chapter 6 Section 6-5 to keep a fourth and fifth dog at 21637 Visnaw St. The meeting also includes two periods for audience participation.

• Approval of the October 9, 2025 proposed minutes of the Animal Ordinance Committee
• Jean Hruschak's request for a 4th and 5th dog at 21637 Visnaw St. (exception to Ordinance Chapter 6 Section 6-5)
• Audience participation on agenda items (2‑minute time limit)
• General audience participation

Planning Commission

The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission will review a request for site plan approval (Case No. PPC25011) for a 3,572‑square‑foot building with garage, office, and living quarters at 224 11 Harper. The commission will also adopt a new fee schedule and approve the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes. Officer nominations will be considered.

• Case No. PPC25011: site plan approval request for a 3,572‑sq ft building at 224 11 Harper
• Review and adoption of a new fee schedule
• Approval of the meeting minutes from September 23, 2025
• Nomination of officers for the Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the site‑plan request (Case PPC25011) for a 3,572 sq ft two‑story building with garage, office and a one‑bedroom apartment, subject to several conditions. The commission also approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes and excused absent members from the current meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

• Approved site‑plan for 3,572 sq ft mixed‑use building (6‑0)
• Excused Secretary Hanson and Commissioners Mazzenga, Stonik, Kalich from tonight's meeting (unanimous)
• Approved September 23, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m. (6‑0)

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Dec 9, 2025 was cancelled. No cases will be heard at this meeting. The board will consider the minutes from the Oct 14, 2025 meeting at its next regular session.

• Meeting cancelled – no cases to be heard

Board of Review

The St. Clair Shores Board of Review considered a series of hardship appeals and either reduced the assessed and taxable values or denied the poverty exemption. It also changed exemption status for several parcels from exempt to taxable and recapped property values for the 2025 roll. All decisions were recorded in the meeting minutes.

• Reduced assessed and taxable value to $0 for David Mesrey, 20531 Shores (Parcel 14-28-427-032).
• Reduced assessed and taxable value to $0 for John Magee, 19807 Ridgemont (Parcel 14-33-361-044).
• Denied poverty exemption for Malki/Souad Marzouq, 21411 Raymond St. (Parcel 14-10-182-007).
• Reduced assessed and taxable value to $0 for Roland Schultz, 27810 Larchmont (Parcel 14-16-453-012).
• Changed exemption status for 22518 Dorion (Parcel 14-11-102-011) from exempt to taxable.

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests: a 13‑foot rear yard setback for a deck at 22645 Pointe Drive, and a 6.26 % lot‑coverage variance plus a 3‑inch rear setback for a covered patio at 22600 Statler. The board will also approve the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting, elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman, and set the 2026 meeting dates. Additional items include audience participation and board updates.

• 13' rear yard setback request for a deck at 22645 Pointe Drive (Eagle Pointe on the Lake Subdivision)
• 6.26% total lot coverage variance and 3" rear setback request for a covered patio at 22600 Statler (Lakewood Gardens Subdivision No. 6)
• Approval of minutes from the November 6, 2025 ZBA meeting
• Election of ZBA Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Adoption of 2026 ZBA meeting dates

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two variance requests: one for a 13-foot rear yard setback to rebuild a non-conforming deck at 22645 Pointe Drive, and another for a 6.26 percent lot coverage and 3-inch rear setback variance for a covered patio at 22600 Statler, with a stipulation that the patio roof not be enclosed. The board also approved the November 6, 2025 minutes, elected new officers for 2026, and set meeting dates.

• Approved 13' rear yard setback variance for deck rebuild at 22645 Pointe Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 6.26% lot coverage and 3" rear setback variance for covered patio at 22600 Statler (6-1, Stellas nay)
• Approved November 6, 2025 ZBA minutes (6-0, Stellas abstained)
• Elected Mark Moffitt as ZBA Chairman for 2026 (unanimous)
• Elected Steve Scavone as ZBA Vice Chairman for 2026 (unanimous)
• Elected Thomas Budnick as ZBA Secretary for 2026 (unanimous)

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)

The St. Clair Shores Tax Increment Finance Authority will approve minutes from September 18 and October 15, 2025, and receive the treasurer’s financial report and bill payments. The board will discuss possible bylaw changes and provide updates on construction assistance activities and the self‑guided history tour. Additional items include updates on Christmas lights and setting the 2026 meeting dates.

• Approve minutes for Sept 18, 2025 and Oct 15, 2025
• Receive and file the financial statement/treasurer’s report and approve payment of bills
• Discussion of possible bylaw changes
• Update on construction assistance activities (budget line $36,000)
• Update on Christmas lights (budget line $5,000 for Christmas decorations)

The board approved $2500 financial assistance for Wahby Park concerts. It also approved the 2026 meeting dates, set aside $173,498.13 in paid invoices, and referred all TIFA bylaws to the city attorney for review. All motions passed unanimously with nine affirmative votes.

• Approved excusing Robert Bachula, Paul Ellis, Dustin Lent, and Tony Rascano (9-0)
• Approved minutes for Sept 18, 2025 and Oct 15, 2025 (9-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of the financial statement/treasurer’s report (9-0)
• Approved payment of listed invoices totaling $173,498.13 (9-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (9-0)
• Approved referral of all TIFA bylaws to the city attorney for reevaluation (9-0)
• Approved $2500 assistance for Wahby Park concerts (9-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 6:45 pm (9-0)

Brownfield

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved the minutes from September 18, 2025 and October 15, 2025. It also approved the Treasurer’s financial statement. The board set the 2026 meeting dates and adjourned the session at 7:01 p.m.

• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (9-0)
• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (9-0)
• Approved Treasurer’s financial statements (9-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (9-0)
• Excused absent members Robert Bachula, Paul Ellis, Dustin Lent, Tony Rascano (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 p.m. (9-0)

Police & Fire Civil Service Commission

The St. Clair Shores Police & Fire Civil Service Commission will vote on the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes and on the firefighter/paramedic eligibility list. The agenda also includes sections for old business, new business, and audience participation, but no specific items are listed under those headings.

• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of firefighter/paramedic eligibility list
• Discussion of old business (no specific items listed)
• Discussion of new business (no specific items listed)
• Audience participation

Water Resources

The Water Resources & Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting and discuss two marine construction projects. One project seeks to raise the remaining 40 linear feet of seawall by 20 inches at 22558 Ten Mile Rd. The other project involves removing an existing boat lift and installing a new 108‑foot dock at 34060 Jefferson. The board will also set dates for the 2026 Water Resources meetings and consider any other business.

• Canal Case #22-2025 – raise remainder of existing 40 linear feet of seawall by 20 inches at 22558 Ten Mile Rd.
• Lake Case #23-2025 – removal of existing boat lift/dock and installation of new 108' dock at 34060 Jefferson.
• Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes.
• Set 2026 Water Resources meeting dates.
• Any other business.

The Water Resources & Advisory Board excused two absent members and unanimously approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes. The board tabled Canal Case #22-2025 concerning a seawall raise. It then approved Lake Case #23-2025, allowing removal of an existing boat lift and installation of a 108‑foot dock at 34060 Jefferson, with the condition that the dock be illuminated for safety. The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

• Excused Robert Michielutti and Warren Danford Jr. (motion passed unanimously)
• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed unanimously)
• Tabled Canal Case #22-2025 – Maritime Marine Construction (motion passed unanimously)
• Approved Lake Case #23-2025 – Dean Marine & Excavating for 108' dock at 34060 Jefferson, with lighting stipulation (motion passed unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:29 p.m. (motion passed unanimously)

Historical Commission

The St. Clair Shores Historical Commission will receive a Treasurer's Report, updates on museum activities, a Historical Society Report, and a Librarian's Report. The meeting also includes old business, new business, and a brief audience participation segment.

• Treasurer’s Report
• Museum Activities report
• Historical Society Report
• Librarian’s Report
• Old and new business discussion

The commission adopted its agenda and approved the November 4 minutes, both unanimously. It approved a motion to not open the Selinsky‑Green Farmhouse Museum after the Tree Lighting ceremony. Dawn Zifilippo announced her resignation, effective after this meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Adopt agenda – motion carried unanimously
• Approve November 4 minutes – motion carried unanimously
• Do not open SGFM after Tree Lighting ceremony – motion carried unanimously
• Dawn Zifilippo resignation announced – effective after this meeting
• Adjourn meeting at 8:40 p.m. – motion carried unanimously

Compensation Commission for Elected Officials

The St. Clair Shores Compensation Commission will meet on December 1, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to review the salaries of the mayor and city council members. The meeting will also include approval of the minutes from the December 5, 2023 meeting, selection of officers, and a brief audience participation period. Public comment will be allowed before the meeting adjourns.

• Selection of officers (Call to Order)
• Approval of minutes from the December 5, 2023 meeting
• Audience participation on agenda items (2‑minute limit)
• Review of salaries of Mayor & City Council
• Public comment

Planning Commission

The November 25, 2025 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled and no cases will be heard. No agenda items are scheduled for discussion. The minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting will be reviewed at the next regular meeting.

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting, consider correspondence, and discuss old and new business items. Liaison reports, including a City Council update from David Rubello, and a Senior Center Coordinator report will be presented. The meeting will also include subcommittee reports, member comments, and limited public comments before adjournment.

• Approval of Minutes from October 16, 2025
• Correspondence
• Old Business
• Liaison Reports (City Council – David Rubello)
• Senior Center Coordinator Report

The Senior Advisory Committee adopted the meeting agenda after a motion by Matt York, supported by Adura Calhoun. The committee approved the September 18, 2025 minutes following a motion by Matt York, supported by Janet Horan. The meeting was formally adjourned after a motion by Matt York, seconded by Glenda Bolbots.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Library Board

The Library Board will review financial reports for October and the Raymond James statement. The board is scheduled to decide on the meeting dates for 2026.

• Approval of 2026 Meeting Dates
• October Monthly Budget Report
• October Cooperative Purchasing Account report
• Raymond James monthly statement (Sept 30 to Oct 31, 2025)

The board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the October 16 minutes. It received and filed the October financial reports and approved the schedule of meeting dates for 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved October 16 minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed October financial reports (5-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

General Employees Pension Board

The General Employees' Pension Board will approve the October 21 minutes and recent invoices. It will hear quarterly and flash investment performance reports for September 30 and October 31, 2025. The board will review the performance of its service provider, VanOverbeke, Michaud & Timmony, P.C. New business includes filing a Reinhart Partners letter confirming a transaction with Baird Financial Corporation and receiving a GASB pension reporting statement.

• Approve minutes of October 21, 2025
• Approve payment of invoices as of November 12, 2025
• Quarterly and flash investment performance reviews (Sept 30 and Oct 31, 2025)
• Service provider performance review – VanOverbeke, Michaud & Timmony, P.C.
• File Reinhart Partners final letter acknowledging transaction with Baird Financial

The board approved the minutes from the October 21 meeting and paid invoices totaling $6,099.45. It received and filed the Mariner quarterly and flash reports and approved two portfolio rebalancing motions moving $150,000 to cash and $650,000 into intermediate‑bond funds. The board also renewed the legal services contract with VanOverbeke, Michaud & Timmony, P.C. for five years, allowing fee increases up to 3% per year, and approved the consent to Reinhart Partners’ October 16 letter.

• Approved minutes of October 21, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved payment of invoices $6,099.45 (3-0)
• Received and filed Mariner September 30, 2025 Quarterly Report (3-0)
• Received and filed Mariner October 31, 2025 Flash Report (3-0)
• Rebalanced portfolio: moved $150,000 from Reinhart Sm/Mid Cap into cash (3-0)
• Rebalanced portfolio: moved $650,000 from Edgewood Large Growth and Seizert Large Value into Baird Intermediate Bond (3-0)
• Renewed contract with VanOverbeke, Michaud & Timmony, P.C. for five years, fee increase up to 3% annually (3-0)
• Approved consent to Reinhart Partners letter dated October 16, 2025 (3-0)

Communications Commission

The St. Clair Shores Communications Commission will consider approving or denying the previous meeting minutes. It will also discuss the 2026 meeting calendar, plans for the city's 75th Jubilee celebration, and updates from the communications department.

• Approve/Deny Minutes
• Review 2026 Calendar
• Discuss 75th Jubilee
• Review COM News

A motion by Anderson, seconded by Zenisek, was made to adjourn the meeting, which concluded at 6:36 p.m. No vote was recorded for the motion. The September 10 minutes could not be approved because they were not distributed. The commission also discussed the calendar, the 75th Jubilee gala, and a member’s upcoming medical leave.

• Motion to adjourn made; meeting ended at 6:36 p.m.

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The November 11, 2025 Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals meeting was cancelled because there are no cases to be heard. No decisions will be made at this session. The board will consider the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled – no cases to hear
• Minutes from October 14, 2025 meeting to be considered at next meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025, has been cancelled because city offices are closed for Veterans Day. Consideration of the September 23, 2025, meeting minutes is deferred to the next scheduled meeting.

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The St. Clair Shores Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three cases. One case seeks a third accessory structure over 144 sq ft at 19823 Martin Rd. Another requests a variance from side‑yard and rear‑yard greenbelt setbacks and a 25‑ft front setback for a parking lot at 22325 Statler. A third case asks for a temporary structure not to exceed 14 ft in height at 20451 Stephens Rd. The board will also approve minutes from the October 2 meeting and hear audience comments.

• Case 31‑2025: Request for a third accessory structure >144 sq ft at 19823 Martin Rd (Zoning Ordinance Ch. 48, Sec. 48‑550).
• Case 32‑2025: Variance request for side‑yard/rear‑yard greenbelt and 25‑ft front setback at 22325 Statler (Zoning Ordinance Ch. 48, Sec. 48‑457).
• Case 33‑2025: Request for a temporary structure ≤14 ft high at 20451 Stephens Rd (Zoning Ordinance Ch. 48, Sec. 48‑550).

The board approved a third accessory structure and a 144‑sq‑ft accessory structure for a homeowner at 19823 Martin Rd. It also approved three variances for Brunch with Me at 22325 Statler, covering sideyard, rear‑yard and front‑setback requirements. A temporary 14‑ft structure for Allemon Properties was approved for two years. The board unanimously approved the October 2, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m.

• Approved third accessory structure and 144 sq ft accessory structure (5-2)
• Approved 10 ft sideyard greenbelt variance (6-1)
• Approved 5 ft rear‑yard greenbelt variance (6-1)
• Approved 6 ft front‑setback variance (5-2)
• Approved temporary 14‑ft structure for two years (6-1)
• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 p.m. (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The St. Clair Shores Historical Commission will meet on November 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Selinsky‑Green Farmhouse Museum. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes, and reports from the Treasurer, Historical Society, and Library. No specific actions or decisions are listed beyond these informational reports.

• Adoption of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Treasurer’s Report – museum activities
• Historical Society Report
• Librarian’s Report

The St. Clair Shores Historical Commission voted to excuse Vice‑Chairperson John Cilluffo, member Kay VanDeGraaf, and Council Liaison John Caron. The commission also adopted an amended agenda, approved the October 7, 2025 minutes, and adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. No new business or substantive policy decisions were made.

• Excused Vice‑Chairperson John Cilluffo, Kay VanDeGraaf, and Council Liaison John Caron (unanimous)
• Adopted amended agenda to correct numbering (unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission cancelled its October 28, 2025 meeting. No cases will be heard at this time. Review of the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes will be deferred to the next regular meeting.

Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions

The Sub‑Committee on Boards, Commissions & Committees will approve the minutes from the September 23, 2025 regular meeting and hear brief public comments. It will conduct interviews for the Animal Care and Welfare Committee and the TIFA/Brownfield program, and review one resignation, five new applications, and twenty‑one reappointments to city boards and commissions. The committee will also review the Cool City Committee.

• Approve minutes of September 23, 2025 regular meeting
• Interviews – Animal Care and Welfare Committee and TIFA/Brownfield
• Review 1 resignation
• Review 5 new applications
• Review 21 reappointments

The sub‑committee unanimously approved the September 23 minutes, accepted one resignation, recommended reappointment of 24 existing members, appointed Ann Griffin to the Animal Care & Welfare Committee and Robert Bachula to the TIFA/Brownfield board, and voted to reduce the Cool City Committee to nine voting members and four alternates.

• Excused Mayor Walby and Council Member Rusie (2‑0)
• Approved September 23, 2025 sub‑committee minutes (2‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Priscilla McCarthy from Cool City Committee (2‑0)
• Recommended reappointment of 24 members to various commissions (2‑0)
• Recommended appointment of Ann Griffin to Animal Care & Welfare Committee (2‑0)
• Recommended appointment of Robert Bachula to TIFA/Brownfield (2‑0)
• Reduced Cool City Committee to 9 voting members and 4 alternates (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:56 p.m. (2‑0)

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration meeting scheduled for October 23, 2025, has been canceled. This is due to no cases being scheduled for hearing.

General Employees Pension Board

The board will review investment performance reports from Mariner and portfolio monitoring from Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP. Members will also consider a transaction acknowledgement letter regarding Reinhart Partners and Baird Financial Corporation.

• Mariner Investment Performance Review Flash Report dated September 30, 2025
• Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Portfolio Monitoring Reports from August 29 and September 26, 2025
• Reinhart Partners letter dated October 7, 2025, regarding a transaction with Baird Financial Corporation
• Approval of invoices as of October 15, 2025

The board excused absent member Dale Verhaeghe. It approved the consent agenda items, including the September 9, 2025 minutes, invoice payments totaling $35,484.56, and a portfolio monitoring report. The board received and filed the Mariner September 30, 2025 flash investment performance report. It also approved the Reinhart Partners consent to assignment, contingent on final attorney authorization.

• Excused Dale Verhaeghe from the meeting (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: September 9 minutes, invoice payments $35,484.56, portfolio report (4-0)
• Received and filed Mariner Sep 30, 2025 flash report (4-0)
• Approved Reinhart Partners consent to assignment, subject to attorney authorization (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:35 p.m. (4-0)

Senior Advisory Committee

The St. Clair Shores Senior Advisory Committee will approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes, consider correspondence topics, and hear reports from the City Council liaison and the Senior Center Coordinator. The agenda also includes old business, new business, subcommittee reports, and public comment periods. No specific policy actions or contracts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2025
• Correspondence topics (shingles, retirement, dementia, Medicaid cuts)
• City Council liaison report
• Senior Center Coordinator report

The committee adopted the agenda after a motion by Matt York was carried. The minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting were approved following a motion by Matt York. The SCOTS Board reported that the September 25 spaghetti fundraiser has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for the new year. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Maureen Chabot was carried.

• Adopted agenda (motion by Matt York, seconded by Adura Calhoun – motion carried)
• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (motion by Matt York, seconded by Janet Horan – motion carried)
• Cancelled September 25 spaghetti fundraiser (SCOTS Board report)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Maureen Chabot, seconded by Kathleen Rubino – motion carried)

Library Board

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board will consider several action items. These include approving Library Director Stephanie Fair's attendance at the Think Space Conference and adopting a new Collection Development and Materials Selection Policy. The board will also review a resident's request to reconsider library materials and examine guidelines for a local author donation form. Additional agenda items cover routine reports and financial updates.

• Approve Library Director Stephanie Fair to attend Think Space Conference
• Approve Collection Development and Materials Selection Policy
• Review resident request for reconsideration of library materials
• Review Local Author Donation Form and Guidelines

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board approved several actions at its October 16, 2025 meeting. Key approvals included the Collection Development and Materials Selection Policy, the director’s attendance at the Think Space Conference, and a Residents Request for Reconsideration form that now requires a library card. The board also received financial reports, approved the agenda and minutes, and adjourned at 10:26 a.m.

• Excused President Bialecki and Councilman Frederick (motion carried)
• Approved agenda (Ayes: Eggly, Smith, Sullivan, Zenisek)
• Approved minutes of September 18, 2025 meeting (Ayes: Eggly, Smith, Sullivan, Zenisek)
• Received and filed financial reports (Ayes: Eggly, Smith, Sullivan, Zenisek)
• Approved Library Director Stephanie Fair to attend Think Space Conference (Ayes: Eggly, Smith, Sullivan, Zenisek)
• Approved Collection Development and Materials Selection Policy (Ayes: Eggly, Smith, Sullivan, Zenisek)
• Approved Residents Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials with library‑card requirement (Ayes: Eggly, Smith, Sullivan, Zenisek)
• Approved Local Author Donation Form and Guidelines (Ayes: Eggly, Smith, Sullivan, Zenisek)

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)

The St. Clair Shores Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) holds a special meeting on Oct 15, 2025 to receive its financial statement, elect officers, and discuss items such as water meters not in use and community projects. The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority meets immediately afterward to consider a revamp of the SCS brownfield program and to reimburse eligible expenses for 25225 Jefferson. Both authorities will set their next meeting for Dec 4, 2025.

• Election of Officers (TIFA)
• Water Meters Not in Use (TIFA)
• Legacy Tree for Joe Claycomb (TIFA old business)
• Revamp for SCS Brownfield Program (Brownfield new business)
• Reimbursement of eligible expenses for 25225 Jefferson (Brownfield old business)

The board unanimously approved the Treasurer’s financial report. They elected Stan Simek as interim Vice Chair through June/July 2026 and authorized the removal of one water meter. They also approved a self‑guided history‑walks proposal costing up to $50,000 and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved receipt and filing of Financial Report (12 ayes)
• Elected Stan Simek as interim Vice Chair (12 ayes)
• Approved removal of one water meter (12 ayes)
• Approved self‑guided history walks proposal up to $50,000 (12 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 pm (12 ayes)

Brownfield

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved the minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting with all 12 members voting yes. The board also approved the FY 24/25 and FY 25/26 financial statements, again with a unanimous 12‑yes vote. A discussion was held about revamping the city’s Brownfield program and seeking outside counsel, but no vote was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Approved June 19, 2025 minutes (12‑yes)
• Approved FY 24/25 financial statement (12‑yes)
• Approved FY 25/26 financial statement (12‑yes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:58 p.m. (12‑yes)

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals will consider a request to use Trex decking instead of traditional brick and cement cap on the front porch of the property at 23105 Brookdale, referenced under Ordinance 22.012, Sec. 25-12. The board will also review the minutes from its September 9, 2025 meeting and receive a staff report. No other items are listed for decision.

• Request to use Trex decking in place of brick and cement cap on front porch at 23105 Brookdale (Ordinance 22.012, Sec. 25-12)
• Consideration of meeting minutes from September 9, 2025
• Staff report

The Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals voted to deny the request to replace a traditional brick and cement porch cap with Trex decking at 23105 Brookdale. The board also approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 4:24 p.m.

• Denied variance for Trex decking on front porch at 23105 Brookdale (4-1)
• Approved September 9, 2025 board meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:24 p.m. (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025, has been cancelled. The City Planner stated there are no cases to be heard.

Election Commission

The St. Clair Shores Election Commission will consider several items, including approval of the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes and appointment of November 4, 2025 City General Election inspectors and receiving board members. It will adopt a resolution appointing Absentee Counting Board Inspectors and authorize the clerk to fill any vacancies. The commission will also vote on hiring a third‑party vendor to pre‑test election equipment for all 2026 elections and review the 2026 early voting plan and a public accuracy test for Precinct 3.

• Approve minutes for the September 3, 2025 meeting
• Approve November 4, 2025 City General Election inspectors and receiving board members
• Adopt resolution appointing Absentee Counting Board Inspectors and allow clerk to fill vacancies
• Approve clerk’s recommendation to hire a third‑party vendor for equipment pretesting for all 2026 elections
• Conduct public accuracy test for Precinct 3 and acknowledge third‑party testing results

The St. Clair Shores Election Commission approved several items, all by unanimous vote of the three present commissioners. Key actions included appointing absentee‑counting board inspectors, adopting the 2026 early voting plan, and authorizing the Clerk to fill any board vacancies. The commission also approved the public accuracy test for Precinct 3 and acknowledged third‑party testing of voting equipment.

• Excused Grace Descamps and Mary‑Jo Nanni (3-0)
• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved November 4, 2025 City General Election Inspectors and Receiving Board members and Clerk vacancy authority (3-0)
• Adopted resolution appointing Absentee Counting Board Inspectors to the 12 AVCB, allowed Clerk vacancy authority, start time by 11:00 a.m. Nov 4 (3-0)
• Approved hiring a third‑party vendor for equipment pretesting for all 2026 elections (3-0)
• Approved the 2026 Early Voting Plan as presented (3-0)
• Approved Public Accuracy Test results for Precinct 3 (3-0)
• Approved and acknowledged third‑party vendor testing for preliminary voting equipment certification (3-0)

Animal Ordinance Committee

The Animal Ordinance Committee will first approve the September 29 2025 proposed minutes. It will then consider a request from Maria Menozzi to register a foster animal at 29317 Greater Mack Avenue and to obtain an exception to Ordinance Chapter 6 Section 6‑5, which limits the number of dogs or cats. The meeting includes brief audience participation periods before adjourning.

• Approval of the September 29, 2025 proposed minutes of the Animal Ordinance Committee
• Request for foster registration at 29317 Greater Mack Avenue
• Request for an exception to Ordinance Chapter 6 Section 6-5 limiting the number of dogs or cats

The Animal Ordinance Committee approved the minutes from the September 29, 2025 meeting. The committee granted a variance under Ordinance 6.5 so the petitioner may foster dogs at 29317 Greater Mack Ave for a 120‑day period. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 29, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Granted variance to foster dogs at 29317 Greater Mack Ave for 120 days (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Water Resources

The Water Resources Development & Advisory Board will meet on Oct. 7, 2025 to review several canal and seawall projects. The agenda includes approval of the Sept. 9, 2025 meeting minutes and limited audience participation. Specific items are boat lift installations, seawall replacements, and bulkhead work at various properties.

• Canal Case #12-2025 – Maritime Marine Construction: install a side‑lift boat hoist at 22558 Ten Mile Rd.
• Canal Case #14-2025 – On Pointe Construction: install a new elevator‑style boat lift at 22525 LaVon.
• Canal Case #17-2025 – Lakeshore Seawall: install 51 ft of seawall on the north side of the property line at 22540 Benjamin.
• Canal Case #18-2025 – Lake St. Clair Construction: install 78 ft of seawall and replace spring pilings at 22511 LaVon.
• Canal Case #19-2025 – Huron Pointe Excavating: install 72 ft of steel bulkhead and wood spring pilings at 22548 Shorewood.

The Water Resources & Advisory Board unanimously approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved Canal Case #12‑2025 to install a 12‑ft by 14‑ft side‑lift boat hoist at 22558 Ten Mile Rd. It also approved several other canal projects—including an elevator‑style boat lift at 22525 LaVon, a 51‑ft seawall at 22540 Benjamin, a 78‑ft seawall at 22511 LaVon, a 72‑ft steel bulkhead at 22548 Shorewood, and a 65‑ft seawall with roof work at 22591 11 Mile Road—each with required permits and hold‑harmless agreements.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (AYES: all, NAYS: none)
• Approved Canal Case #12‑2025 side‑lift boat hoist at 22558 Ten Mile Rd (AYES: Danford, Oselette, Lince, Michielutti, Monaghan; NAYS: none; RECUSED: Paulus)
• Approved Canal Case #14‑2025 elevator‑style boat lift at 22525 LaVon (AYES: Paulus, Danford, Monaghan, Oselette; NAYS: Michielutti; RECUSED: Lince)
• Approved Canal Case #17‑2025 51 ft seawall at 22540 Benjamin (AYES: all; NAYS: none)
• Approved Canal Case #18‑2025 78 ft seawall at 22511 LaVon with stipulations (AYES: all; NAYS: none; RECUSED: Lince)
• Approved Canal Case #19‑2025 72 ft steel bulkhead at 22548 Shorewood with stipulations (AYES: all; NAYS: none)
• Approved Canal Case #20‑2025 65 ft seawall and roof work at 22591 11 Mile Road with stipulations (AYES: all; NAYS: none)

Historical Commission

The St. Clair Shores Historical Commission will meet on October 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Jefferson Conference Room, City Hall. Commissioners will receive reports from the Treasurer, the Museum, the Historical Society, and the Library Director. The meeting will also address any old business and consider new business items. The public will have an opportunity to comment before adjournment.

The Historical Commission excused member Kay VanDeGraaf, adopted an amended agenda, and approved the September 2 minutes. It voted to purchase two cleaning kits at $30.00 each from the SGFM maintenance budget for the Selinsky‑Green Farmhouse Museum. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

• Excused Kay VanDeGraaf from the meeting (All Ayes, No Nays)
• Adopted amended agenda moving item VII ahead of item IV (All Ayes, No Nays)
• Approved minutes of the September 2, 2025 meeting (All Ayes, No Nays)
• Approved purchase of two cleaning kits ($30.00 each) from the SGFM maintenance budget (All Ayes, No Nays)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. (All Ayes, No Nays)

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The St. Clair Shores Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on October 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The board will consider a request for a 10‑ft‑6‑in front‑yard setback variance for a new porch on lot 51 & 52 of the Lake Drive Subdivision. It will also consider a request for a 2‑ft side‑yard setback variance for a recreational vehicle on lots 273 & 274 of the Greendale Subdivision. The meeting will include approval of prior minutes, audience participation, and a Community Development staff report.

• 10’ 6" front‑yard setback variance for new porch, Lake Drive Subdivision, lot 51 & 52
• 2‑ft side‑yard setback variance for recreational vehicle, Greendale Subdivision, lots 273 & 274
• Approval of September 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Audience participation period
• Community Development staff report

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously excused Mark Moffitt from the meeting. It approved a 10‑ft 6‑in front‑yard setback variance for a porch at 22927 Lake Dr and a 2‑ft side‑yard setback variance for a recreational vehicle at 21614 Alexander, the latter passing with a 4‑3 vote. The board also approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned at 7:52 p.m.

• Excused Mark Moffitt from the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 10'6" front‑yard setback variance for porch at 22927 Lake Dr (unanimous)
• Approved 2' side‑yard setback variance for RV at 21614 Alexander (4‑3 vote)
• Approved September 4, 2025 ZBA meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:52 p.m. (unanimous)

Animal Ordinance Committee

The Animal Ordinance Committee will hold a special meeting to approve previous minutes and enter a closed session. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Approval of June 27, 2024, proposed minutes
• Closed session under MCLA 15.268, Section 8(h)

The Animal Ordinance Committee approved the minutes from the June 27, 2024 meeting. It then voted unanimously to enter a closed session under MCLA 15.268, Section 8(h), returned to open session, and adjourned. All votes were 3‑0 in favor.

• Approved June 27, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Entered closed session per MCLA 15.268, Sec. 8(h) (3-0)
• Returned to open session (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration Committee will meet on September 25, 2025. It will consider a request from David Roth for Shore Lanes (31100 Harper) to install a wall‑mounted sign, which is denied with an option to reduce the sign by 40 sq ft or seek a variance. The committee will also approve the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting and hold an audience participation segment.

• Denial of Shore Lanes' wall‑mounted sign request at 31100 Harper; option to reduce sign by 40 sq ft or request a variance
• Approval of minutes from the August 28, 2025 Sign Arbitration Committee meeting
• Audience participation segment
• Next Sign Arbitration Committee meeting scheduled for October 23, 2025
• Failure to appear results in automatic denial and forfeiture of fee

The Sign Arbitration Board approved Shore Lanes' request for a wall‑mounted sign of 225 sq ft on the Harper elevation. The approval allows the sign to be reinstated after siding repairs, with no other changes permitted without a formal request. The board also approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting and adjourned at 9:03 a.m.

• Approved wall‑mounted sign request (225 sq ft) for Shore Lanes at 31100 Harper (All ayes)
• Approved minutes of the August 28, 2025 meeting (All ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:03 a.m. (All ayes)

Planning Commission

The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the CDBG CAPER project. The commission will also consider approval of the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes and receive a representative's report from the last City Council meeting, a staff report, and audience participation. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Public hearing on CDBG CAPER (Case No. PPC2 5010)
• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Representative's report of last City Council meeting
• Staff report
• Audience participation

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to excuse Commissioners Stonik, Kalich, and McKay from the meeting. It then approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting by a 7-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m. with a unanimous 7-0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused Commissioners Stonik, Kalich, McKay (7-0)
• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 p.m. (7-0)

Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions

The Council Sub‑Committee on Boards, Commissions & Committees will approve the minutes from the May 27, 2025 regular meeting. It will hear audience participation comments and conduct an interview for the Cool City Committee. The committee will review resignations, new applications, vacancies, reappointments, and appointments for city boards and commissions. Any other business includes setting 2026 meeting dates, reviewing FY 2024/2025 annual reports, and discussing the Planning Commission.

• Approve minutes of May 27, 2025 regular meeting
• Audience participation (2‑minute limit per speaker)
• Interview – Cool City Committee
• Review resignations (7), new applications (11), vacancies, reappointments (12), and appointments
• Any other business: 2026 meeting dates, FY 2024/2025 annual reports, Planning Commission

The sub‑committee accepted seven resignations, approved reappointments for twelve members, appointed Matthew Rotar to the Senior Advisory Committee, approved the 2026 meeting schedule, filed FY2024/2025 annual reports, and moved alternate Randy Calderon to a regular Planning Commission seat.

• Approved minutes of May 27, 2025 meeting (3‑aye)
• Accepted resignations of seven board members (3‑aye)
• Recommended reappointment of 12 members to various commissions (3‑aye)
• Appointed Matthew Rotar to Senior Advisory Committee (3‑aye)
• Approved 2026 sub‑committee meeting dates (3‑aye)
• Received and filed FY2024/2025 annual reports/attendance (3‑aye)
• Moved alternate Randy Calderon to regular Planning Commission seat (3‑aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:18 p.m. (3‑aye)

Brownfield

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved several motions unanimously. Members were excused from the meeting, the June 19, 2025 minutes were approved, and the financial invoices were approved as presented. The board adopted the attorney’s recommendation to include a provision in the new Brownfield contract for the authority to receive a portion of administrative fees. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Excused Donna Flaherty, Dustin Lent, and Mayor Kip Walby (9-0)
• Approved June 19, 2025 minutes (9-0)
• Approved financial invoices as presented (9-0)
• Adopted attorney recommendation to add admin‑fee share provision to new contract (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (9-0)

Library Board

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board will adopt the meeting agenda, approve the prior meeting minutes, and hear the librarian's report. It will also review the August financial items, including the monthly budget report (listed as N/A), the cooperative purchasing account, and the Raymond James statement for July 31‑August 29, 2025. No specific actions beyond routine discussion are indicated.

• Adoption of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Review of August monthly budget report (N/A)
• Review of August cooperative purchasing account
• Review of Raymond James monthly statement (July 31‑August 29, 2025)

The board voted unanimously to adopt the meeting agenda. It also approved the amended minutes from the August 21 meeting. The board received and filed the August financial reports, including the cooperative purchasing account balance of $49,793.77. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting at 10:07 a.m.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve August 21 minutes (5-0)
• Receive and file August financial reports (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 10:07 a.m. (5-0)

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)

The Tax Increment Finance Authority will approve minutes from June 2025 and receive a financial report. The body will discuss landscaping at Wahby Park, the ice rink budget, and the Jefferson Streetscape update.

• Approval of June 19, 2025 TIFA minutes
• Receive & File Financial Statement/Treasurer's Report
• Status of Landscaping Wahby Park
• Ice Rink Budget
• Jefferson Streetscape update

The TIFA board unanimously excused three absent members, approved the meeting minutes, and accepted both the FY 24/25 and FY 25/26 financial reports. It also approved payment of all listed invoices totaling $132,618.63 and directed that a repair quote be obtained for noted issues in Wahby Park. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Excused Donna Flaherty, Dustin Lent, and Mayor Walby (9-0)
• Approved minutes from September 18, 2025 (9-0)
• Received and filed FY 24/25 financial report (9-0)
• Received and filed FY 25/26 financial report (9-0)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $132,618.63 (9-0)
• Board agreed to obtain a repair quote for Wahby Park bridge and boulder issues (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 pm (9-0)

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will meet on September 18, 2025 to approve the May 15, 2025 minutes, review correspondence on health and retirement topics, and hear reports from the City Council liaison, senior center coordinator, and subcommittees. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda beyond routine approvals and informational reports.

The committee approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was made by Matt York, seconded by Janet Horan, and the meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Matt York, seconded by Janet Horan)

Communications Commission

The Communications Commission will meet to approve the May 2025 meeting minutes and discuss the 75th Jubilee event. The agenda includes a calendar review and an award presentation.

• Approve May 2025 meeting minutes
• Review 75th Jubilee event
• Award presentation
• Public participation (5 minutes)

The Communications Commission approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting with all eight members voting aye. No other formal actions were taken; the commission discussed the 2026 calendar, the upcoming 75th Jubilee, and a national award. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (8‑aye vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:21 p.m.

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals will review a request (Case No. PBBA2 500 5) to use cultured stone and ½" width brick to replace existing fake brick on a house at 22701 Barton Street, referencing Ordinance 22.012, Sec. 25-12. The board will also consider the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and receive a staff report. The meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall.

• Case No. PBBA2 500 5: request to use cultured stone and ½" brick at 22701 Barton Street (Ordinance 22.012, Sec. 25-12)
• Consideration of meeting minutes from August 12, 2025
• Staff report presentation

The Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals voted to allow the homeowner at 22701 Barton Street to replace the existing fake brick with cultured stone around the perimeter, use half-width brick on the front and east side, and apply hardy board on the west and rear. The motion passed with three votes in favor (Vitale, Dinverno, DeWulf) and one against (Pike). The board also approved its August 12, 2025 meeting minutes and then adjourned at 4:17 p.m.

• Approved cultured stone, half-width brick, and hardy board renovation for 22701 Barton St (3-1)
• Approved August 12, 2025 board minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:17 p.m. (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025 was cancelled. No cases were scheduled for hearing. Review of the August 12, 2025 Planning Minutes will be deferred to the next regular meeting.

General Employees Pension Board

The General Employees' Pension Board will approve the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting and finalize retirement calculations for two employees. It will receive and file the employer contribution summary of $3,063,577.65 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. A Mariner presentation will review investment performance as of August 31, 2025, and the board will consider the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approve minutes of August 19, 2025 meeting
• Approve final retirement calculations for Nino Phillips (July 18, 2025) and Kenneth Preville (July 25, 2025)
• Receive and file employer contribution summary of $3,063,577.65 for FY ending June 30, 2025
• Mariner presentation: Investment Performance Review (August 31, 2025)
• Approve 2026 meeting schedule

The General Employees’ Pension Board excused Mr. Walby, approved the consent agenda—including retirement calculations for Nino Phillips and Kenneth Preville and the FY 2025 employer contribution summary of $3,063,577.65—and received the August 31 investment flash report. The board also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and adjourned the meeting.

• Excused Mr. Walby from the meeting (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a‑d, including minutes, retirement calculations and $3,063,577.65 contribution summary (4-0)
• Received and filed Mariner August 31, 2025 flash report (4-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Water Resources

The Water Resources Development & Advisory Board will elect its leadership and review several applications for shoreline construction. The board is considering requests for boat lifts, seawall installations, and dredging activities.

• Canal Case #12-2025: Boat hoist installation at 22558 Ten Mile Rd.
• Canal Case #13-2025: Steel interlocking sheeting and fill at 22512 Ten Mile Rd.
• Canal Case #14-2025: Elevator style boat lift at 22525 LaVon
• Canal Case #15-2025: 300 feet of steel sheet pile seawall and slip expansion at 22526 Maple
• Canal Case #16-2025: Dredging of 5,000 cubic yards and jetty repair at Benjamin-Statler Canal

The Water Resources & Advisory Board elected Michael Monaghan as Chairman and Alex Lince as Vice Chairman. The board approved Canal Case #13-2025 for steel interlocking sheeting. Canal Cases #12-2025 and #14-2025 were tabled until the October 7, 2025 meeting. A motion to approve Canal Case #15-2025 was made, but the vote outcome was not recorded in the minutes.

• Michael Monaghan elected Board Chairman (unanimous)
• Alex Lince elected Board Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Canal Case #12-2025 (boat hoist) tabled until Oct 7, 2025 (unanimous, Paulus abstained)
• Canal Case #13-2025 approved (unanimous)
• Canal Case #14-2025 tabled until Oct 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Motion to approve Canal Case #15-2025 presented (vote tally not recorded)

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The St. Clair Shores Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 4, 2025, to consider four variance requests for property modifications. The board will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Assumption Greek Orthodox Church: 37' south setback variance for sports facility (21800 Marter)
• Adam Paolucci: 1' wall height variance for new garage (22418 Dorion)
• Frank Leonardi: 9' front setback variance for porch replacement (20512 Rosedale)
• Jeff Bissonnette: 6" sideyard variance for raised patio (22404 Maple)
• Approval of August 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved four variance requests, all passing unanimously. The board granted a 37‑foot south setback for a new sports facility at 21800 Marter, a 1‑foot wall height variance for a garage at 22418 Dorion, a 9‑foot front setback to replace a porch at 20512 Rosedale, and a 6‑inch side‑yard variance for a raised patio at 22404 Maple. The board also approved the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

• Approved 37' south setback variance for Assumption Greek Orthodox Church (21800 Marter) – unanimous
• Approved 1' wall height variance for garage (22418 Dorion) – unanimous
• Approved 9' front setback variance to replace porch (20512 Rosedale) – unanimous
• Approved 6" side‑yard variance for raised patio (22404 Maple) – unanimous
• Approved August 7, 2025 ZBA meeting minutes – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 7:43 p.m. – unanimous

Election Commission

The St. Clair Shores Election Commission will hold a special meeting to approve the November 4, 2025, City General Ballot. The agenda includes routine approval of past meeting minutes and a public participation period.

• Approval of November 4, 2025, City General Ballot

The Election Commission excused absent Commissioner Mary Jo Nanni. It approved the minutes from the July 30, 2025 meeting. It approved the ballot samples for the November 4, 2025 City General Election. The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 a.m.

• Excused Commissioner Mary Jo Nanni (ayes 4)
• Approved July 30, 2025 meeting minutes (ayes 3, abstain 1, absent Nanni)
• Approved November 4, 2025 City General Election ballot (ayes 4)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:34 a.m. (ayes 4)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural items and standing reports.

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

The Historical Commission approved a purchase of a dehumidifier for the Selinsky‑Green Farmhouse Museum, allocating up to $250 from the maintenance budget. The motion passed with all Ayes and no Nays. Procedural motions to excuse three members, adopt the agenda, approve the previous meeting minutes, and adjourn the meeting also carried unanimously.

• Excused Kathryn Wint, John Caron, and Stephanie Fair from the meeting (Ayes: All, Nays: None)
• Adopted the agenda (Ayes: All, Nays: None)
• Approved minutes of the August 5, 2025 meeting (Ayes: All, Nays: None)
• Approved up to $250.00 from the SGFM maintenance budget to purchase a dehumidifier for the Selinsky‑Green Farmhouse Museum (Ayes: All, Nays: None)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. (Ayes: All, Nays: None)

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration Committee will meet to discuss several denied sign requests for local businesses. The committee will review appeals regarding wall-mounted and pole signs.

• Wall-mounted sign request for EW Grobbel at 20643 Stephens
• Sign request for Clean Express Auto Wash at 25100 Harper
• Approval of April 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The Sign Arbitration Board approved a wall‑mounted sign on the north elevation of the E.W. Grobbel building at 20643 Stephens. It also approved a third pole directional sign for Clean Express Auto Wash at 25100 Harper. The board then approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting.

• Approved wall‑mounted sign on north elevation for E.W. Grobbel at 20643 Stephens (Ayes: All, Nays: None)
• Approved third pole directional sign for Clean Express Auto Wash at 25100 Harper (Ayes: All, Nays: None)
• Approved minutes of the April 24, 2025 meeting (Ayes: All, Nays: None)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 26, 2025, has been cancelled. The City Planner stated there are no cases to be heard.

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to review the librarian's report and financial statements for June and July 2025. The agenda includes a review of the monthly budget, the cooperative purchasing account, and the Raymond James statement.

• Monthly Budget Report for July
• Cooperative Purchasing Account for July
• Raymond James monthly statement for June 30 to July 31, 2025

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board adopted its agenda and approved the July 17 minutes. It received and filed the May budget reports and the July 31 cooperative purchasing balance. The board also approved a staff lunch on September 2, 2025 costing up to $300, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted agenda for Aug 21, 2025 (Ayes: Bialecki, Eggly Smith, Zenisek; Nays: none)
• Approved minutes of July 17, 2025 meeting (Ayes: Bialecki, Eggly Smith, Zenisek; Nays: none)
• Received and filed May budget reports and July 31 balance (Ayes: Bialecki, Eggly Smith, Zenisek; Nays: none)
• Approved staff lunch on 9/2/2025 up to $300.00 from SLC account (Ayes: Bialecki, Eggly Smith, Zenisek; Nays: none)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:12 a.m. (Ayes: Bialecki, Eggly Smith, Zenisek; Nays: none)

Police & Fire Civil Service Commission

The Police & Fire Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel matters. The primary action item is the approval of the Fire Fighter/Paramedic Eligibility List.

• Approval of Fire Fighter/Paramedic Eligibility List
• Approval of June 30, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 30, 2025 meeting. They also approved the Fire Fighter/Paramedic Eligibility List effective August 21, 2025, expiring August 20, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 30, 2025 minutes (All)
• Approved Fire Fighter/Paramedic Eligibility List (All)
• Adjourned meeting (All)

General Employees Retirees Health Care Trust

The Board will consider approving several invoices and review quarterly and flash financial reports. These items track the spending and status of the retiree health care trust.

• Invoice approval: Comerica $2,844.70
• Invoice approval: Mariner Institutional, LLC $3,750
• Invoice approval: Seizert Capital $2,564
• Invoice approval: City of St Clair Shores $1,854
• Quarterly Report ending June 30, 2025 and Flash Report ending July 31, 2025

General Employees Pension Board

The General Employees' Pension Board will meet to approve retirement applications and final calculations for several employees. The board will also receive investment performance presentations from Reinhart Partners and Mariner.

• Approval of service retirement applications for Nino Phillips and Kenneth Preville
• Approval of final retirement calculations for Michelle Rice, Melinda Obodzinski, and Linda Kunath
• Review of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Portfolio Monitoring Reports
• Mariner Investment Performance Review for June 30 and July 31, 2025
• Presentation by Reinhart Partners

The General Employees’ Pension Board excused absent member Liz Koto and approved the full consent agenda, including minutes, invoice payments totaling $43,601.07, service retirement applications, active member data sheets, and final retirement calculations. The board also received and filed the Reinhart Partners presentation and Mariner quarterly and flash investment reports. The meeting was adjourned at 3:58 p.m.

• Excused absent member Liz Koto (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $43,601.07 (4‑0)
• Approved service retirement applications for Nino Phillips (July 18) and Kenneth Preville (July 25) (4‑0)
• Approved active member data sheets for Melinda Obodzinski, Nino Phillips, and Kenneth Preville (4‑0)
• Approved final retirement calculations for Michelle Rice, Melinda Obodzinski, and Linda Kunath (4‑0)
• Received and filed Reinhart Partners presentation (4‑0)
• Received and filed Mariner June 30 quarterly report and July 31 flash report (4‑0)

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals will meet to consider a request to use composite materials for a porch and balcony and to approve the minutes from a previous meeting.

• Consideration of June 10, 2025, meeting minutes
• Case PBBA25004: Request to use composite materials for porch and balcony

The board excused two absent members, Dennis DeWulf and Chris Vitale, from the meeting. It approved a variance allowing composite materials for the front porch and balcony at 22113 Maxine. The board also approved the amended minutes from June 10, 2025 and then adjourned.

• Excused Dennis DeWulf and Chris Vitale from meeting (3-0)
• Approved variance to use composite materials for front porch and balcony at 22113 Maxine (3-0)
• Approved amended minutes from June 10, 2025 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:25 p.m. (3-0)

Planning Commission

The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission will meet to review two land-use cases: a rezoning request for 22325 Statler Road and a site plan for a parking lot at 23225 Statler Road. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and a staff report.

• Rezone 22325 Statler Road from RA-1 to P-1 (Case PPC25009RZ)
• Approve site plan for parking lot at 23225 Statler Road (Case PPC25009SP)
• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission voted to rezone 22325 Statler from RA-1 Single Family Residential to P-1 Parking, with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved the site‑plan request for a parking lot at 23225 Statler, also by a 7‑0 vote. Both motions were moved and seconded by members and passed unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 22325 Statler from RA-1 to P-1 (7-0)
• Approved site‑plan for parking lot at 23225 Statler (7-0)

Water Resources

The Water Resources Board meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025, has been canceled. There are no cases scheduled to be heard.

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for four cases involving requests for setbacks and land-use exceptions. The board will decide on requests ranging from outdoor storage for a gas station to building façade standards on Harper Avenue.

• Case 21-2025: Request for permanent outdoor storage of bottled water and firewood at 22600 Harper
• Case 22-2025: Request for 25' front setback variance for a new house at 24440 Greater Mack
• Case 23-2025: Multiple requests for building façade, parking, and setback variances at 31320 Harper
• Case 24-2025: Request for 0.8' sideyard setback for a porch replacement at 21231 Bon Brae

The board denied a permanent outdoor storage variance for a Citgo gas station in the B‑3 district. It approved a 25‑foot front‑yard setback variance for a new house on Greater Mack. It also approved four variances for a Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union building on Harper Avenue, including reduced glass, front parking, setback from centerline, and façade line requirements. Finally, it approved a 0.8‑foot side‑yard setback for a porch replacement on Bon Brae.

• Denied permanent outdoor storage variance (5-2)
• Approved 25' front‑yard setback variance (6-0)
• Approved less than 33% glass façade (unanimous)
• Approved front parking lot (unanimous)
• Approved building set back >82 ft from centerline (unanimous)
• Approved less than 75% façade at building line (unanimous)
• Approved 0.8' side‑yard setback for porch (unanimous)

Historical Commission

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

The St. Clair Shores Historical Commission excused three members, adopted the agenda, approved the June minutes, approved up to $50 to repair a picnic table, authorized use of archive photos for the 75th‑anniversary projects with a courtesy byline, approved moving the Muskrat Tales collection to a rented storage unit, and approved selling the collection at the city garage sale. All motions carried unanimously.

• Excused Jerry Sielagoski, Kay VanDeGraaf, Dawn Zifilippo (Ayes: All, Nays: None)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Ayes: All, Nays: None)
• Approved the June 3, 2025 minutes (Ayes: All, Nays: None)
• Approved up to $50 to repair and repaint the museum picnic table (Ayes: All, Nays: None)
• Authorized archive photos for 75th‑anniversary projects with a courtesy byline (Ayes: All, Nays: None)
• Approved moving the Muskrat Tales collection to a rented storage unit (Ayes: All, Nays: None)
• Approved selling the Muskrat Tales collection at the City Garage Sale on Aug 16 (Ayes: All, Nays: None)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. (Ayes: All, Nays: None)

Election Commission

The Election Commission is meeting to certify candidates and establish operational procedures for the November 4, 2025, City General Election. The body will discuss voting precincts, equipment testing, and the processing of absentee ballots.

• Certification of City Council Candidates for the November 4, 2025, ballot
• Approval of 12 Voting Precincts and 12 Absentee Voter Counting Boards
• Hiring of a third-party vendor for equipment pretesting
• Scheduling of Public Accuracy Test by October 30, 2025
• Resolution on early processing and tabulation of absent voter ballots per Michigan Election Law 168.765a

The Election Commission certified six City Council candidates for the November 4, 2025 ballot and approved the voting precinct and absentee ballot arrangements. It also authorized a third‑party vendor for equipment pretesting, scheduled a Public Accuracy Test by October 30, 2025, and adopted a resolution giving the Clerk discretion to early process absent ballots. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Excused absent member Grace Descamps (All – 4)
• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (All – 4)
• Certified six City Council candidates for Nov 4, 2025 ballot (All – 4)
• Approved use of 12 voting precincts and 12 absentee counting boards (All – 4)
• Approved hiring third‑party vendor for election equipment pretesting (All – 4)
• Approved scheduling Public Accuracy Test by Oct 30, 2025 (All – 4)
• Adopted resolution granting Clerk discretion to early process absent ballots (All – 4)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:13 a.m. (All – 4)

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration meeting scheduled for July 24, 2025, has been canceled. This is due to there being no cases scheduled to be heard.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The City Planner stated there are no cases to be heard.

Library Board

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

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

The Library Board adopted the July 17 agenda and approved the June 19 meeting minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. The board received and filed the May budget reports and the June cooperative purchasing balance of $34,499.42, also by a 5‑0 vote. Members decided the museum budget breakdowns would no longer be included in board packets and set provisional operating hours during renovation (Mon‑Thu 9‑7, Fri 9‑5, Sat 10‑2). The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve June 19 minutes (5-0)
• Receive and file financial reports (5-0)
• Determine museum budget breakdowns not needed in packets
• Set provisional library hours during renovation (Mon‑Thu 9‑7, Fri 9‑5, Sat 10‑2)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider five separate zoning variance requests. These requests involve residential setbacks, accessory structure sizes, and commercial parking and storage requirements.

• Case 16-2025: 6.3' front setback variance for an addition at 21410 12 Mile Rd.
• Case 17-2025: 8' front setback variance for a porch replacement at 22435 Arcadia
• Case 18-2025: 4 parking space variance, temporary shipping container use, and outdoor storage variance for Crossfit Freshwater at 31020 Harper
• Case 19-2025: 12.8' front yard setback variance for a porch and steps at 21622 Sunnydale
• Case 20-2025: Height and size variances for an accessory structure at 22310 Harper Lake

The St. Clair Shores Zoning Board of Appeals approved several temporary variances, including parking, cargo container use and outdoor storage, for properties on Harper Avenue and other locations. Front‑setback variances were also approved for additions and porch replacements on 12 Mile Road and Sunnydale. All motions were passed by roll‑call votes, with most receiving unanimous support.

• Approved 4‑space parking, 3 cargo containers and outdoor storage variances (1‑year) for 22621 Harper (5‑2 vote)
• Approved 6.3‑ft front‑setback variance for 21410 12 Mile Rd (unanimous)
• Approved 8‑ft front‑setback variance for 22435 Arcadia (unanimous)
• Approved 4‑space parking, shipping‑container use and outdoor storage variances (1‑year) for 31020 Harper (4‑3 vote)
• Approved 12.8‑ft front‑yard setback variance for 21622 Sunnydale (unanimous)
• Approved 6.3‑ft front‑setback variance for 21410 12 Mile Rd (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan approval for a new Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union. The meeting also includes a staff review of revised public hearing instructions.

• Site plan approval request for Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union and drive thru at 31320 Harper Avenue
• Review of revised public hearing instructions

The commission voted 8‑0 to approve the site‑plan request for a Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union with a drive‑through at 31320 Harper Avenue. The approval was conditional on engineered plans, nautical‑themed lighting, required ZBA variances, and consolidation of the three parcels into one ownership. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting.

• Approved site‑plan request for new credit union and drive‑through (8‑0)
• Required engineered plans for paving and drainage
• Required nautical‑themed exterior lighting per overlay zone
• Required ZBA variance for façade with less than 33% glass
• Required variance to allow a front parking lot in the overlay zone
• Required variance for building setback beyond 82 ft from Harper Ave centerline
• Required consolidation of three parcels into a single parcel before permit issuance
• Approved June 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes (8‑0)

Historical Commission

There is no Historical Commission meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025.

Water Resources

The Water Resources Development & Advisory Board will meet to discuss a specific canal case. The board is reviewing a request to install a new seawall.

• Canal Case #11-2025: Proposal by C.W. Construction for 23257 Clairwood to install a new seawall within 10 inches waterward of the existing seawall

The board excused three absent members by unanimous vote. It approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved Canal Case #11-2025 to install a new seawall within 10 inches of the existing one, conditional on EGLE and U.S. Army Corps permits and clarification of backfill material. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Excused Joe Claycomb, Robert Krompatic Jr., and Warren Danford Jr. (All AYES, No NAYS)
• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (All AYES, No NAYS)
• Approved Canal Case #11-2025 for new seawall, pending EGLE and U.S. Army Corps permits and backfill clarification (All AYES, No NAYS)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:11 p.m. (All AYES, No NAYS)

Police & Fire Civil Service Commission

The Police & Fire Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to address personnel lists and administrative approvals. The primary action item is the approval of the Police Sergeant Eligibility List.

• Approval of Police Sergeant Eligibility List
• Approval of December 4, 2024 meeting minutes

The St. Clair Shores Police & Fire Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the December 4, 2024 meeting. They also approved the Sergeant Eligibility List, effective June 30, 2025 and expiring June 29, 2027. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:02 am.

• Approved December 4, 2024 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved Sergeant Eligibility List effective June 30, 2025, expiring June 29, 2027 (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:02 am (all ayes)

Agenda

The Police & Fire Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to review administrative items. The primary action item is the approval of the Police Sergeant Eligibility List.

• Approval of December 4, 2024 minutes
• Approval of Police Sergeant Eligibility List

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will meet to review a request for a variance regarding the replacement of an air conditioner. The board will also consider the meeting minutes from June 9, 2025.

• Case No. PMBA25016: Variance request to replace air conditioner at 22700 Grove

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Committee voted to approve a variance allowing homeowner David Riley to replace the existing air‑conditioner on the side of his house at 22700 Grove. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved variance to replace air conditioner at 22700 Grove (all aye, motion passed)
• Approved minutes of the June 9, 2025 Mechanical Equipment Arbitration meeting (all aye, motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (all aye, motion passed)

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration meeting scheduled for June 26, 2025, has been canceled. This is because there were no cases scheduled to be heard.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 24, 2025, 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 a variance request for a residential property. The board will also review meeting minutes from June 9, 2025.

• Case No. PMBA25016: Variance request to replace air conditioner at 22700 Grove

Library Board

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board will review financial reports for the library and the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum. The board is scheduled to decide on the membership for the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) for 2025-2026.

• Approval of Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Membership for 2025-2026
• Monthly Budget Report for April
• Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum Budget Report for April
• Raymond James monthly statements for March 31 to May 30, 2025

The Library Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the April 17 minutes, both unanimously. The board received and filed the February budget reports and the cooperative purchasing balance of $47,919.42. It also approved the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services membership without opposition. The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 a.m.

• Adopted agenda (Ayes: Bialecki, Eggly, Smith, Sullivan, Zenisek; Nays: none)
• Approved April 17 minutes (Ayes: Bialecki, Eggly, Smith, Sullivan, Zenisek; Nays: none)
• Filed February financial reports and noted $47,919.42 cooperative balance (Ayes: Bialecki, Eggly, Smith, Sullivan, Zenisek; Nays: none)
• Approved Midwest Collaborative for Library Services membership (Ayes: Bialecki, Eggly, Smith, Sullivan, Zenisek; Nays: none)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:38 a.m. (Ayes: Bialecki, Eggly, Smith, Sullivan, Zenisek; Nays: none)

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)

The Tax Increment Finance Authority will review a bi-annual presentation and updates on Restaurant Week and the Jefferson Ave streetscape refresh. The board will also discuss the ice rink and landscaping at Wahby Park.

• Jefferson Ave Streetscape refresh update
• Restaurant Week update
• Status of landscaping at Wahby Park
• Ice rink discussion
• Brownfield Redevelopment Authority reimbursement agreement for 22601 9 Mile Rd

The TIFA board approved a $20,000 budget amendment, raising the Wahby Park project budget to $95,000, with up to $5,000 earmarked for gazebo and landscape repairs. The board also approved payment of invoices totaling $76,303.56. Additionally, the board approved prior meeting minutes, excused four members, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved $20,000 budget amendment for Wahby Park (total $95,000, $5,000 cap on gazebo repairs) (9-0)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $76,303.56 (9-0)
• Approved minutes from March 20 and May 22, 2025 (9-0)
• Excused Albrecht, Blondell, Hofmann, and Claycomb from the meeting (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 pm (9-0)

Brownfield

The board excused three absent members and approved the March 20 and May 22 minutes. It received and filed the financial report, approved two attorney invoices totaling $4,928, and approved a reimbursement agreement with MKG 9 Mile LLC. The meeting was adjourned and the next meeting was set for September 18, 2025.

• Excused absent members Blondell, Albrecht, Hofmann, and Claycomb (All‑9)
• Approved minutes from March 20 and May 22, 2025 (All‑9)
• Received and filed the financial report (All‑9)
• Approved attorney invoices totaling $4,928 (All‑9)
• Approved reimbursement agreement with MKG 9 Mile LLC (All‑9)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (All‑9)

Senior Advisory Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific projects, contracts, or ordinances listed for decision or discussion.

The committee approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was made by Matt York, seconded by Janet Horan, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Matt York, seconded by Janet Horan)

Fence Arb.

The committee will review three cases regarding requests to install or maintain fences that were previously denied. The body will decide if exceptions should be granted for fence height, grade clearance, and the direction the 'good side' faces.

• Case #12-2025: Request for 6' wood privacy fence at 28829 Boston
• Case #13-2025: Request for 6' wood privacy fence at 28811 Joan
• Case #08-2025: Request for 6' 6" fence height and good side facing in at 22416 Raymond Ct.

General Employees Pension Board

The General Employees' Pension Board will review investment reports and discuss distributions for retirees. The board is also considering retirement applications for three employees.

• Retirement applications for Michelle Rice, Melinda Obodzinski, and Linda A. Kunath
• Investment performance review from Mariner (May 31, 2025)
• Portfolio Monitoring Report from Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
• Discussion of Excess Earnings Distribution for retirees below poverty and Optional Supplemental Benefit Distribution
• Review of Actuarial Services Request for Information

The General Employees' Pension Board approved the consent agenda items, accepted the Baird presentation, and voted to rebalance the investment portfolio by moving $600,000 into cash. It also voted to retain Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company as actuary subject to contract and fee review, approved an excess earnings distribution for retirees below the poverty limit, and authorized payment for board members to attend the MAPERS conference. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved consent agenda items a‑e (4‑0)
• Received and filed Baird presentation (4‑0)
• Rebalanced portfolio: moved $250,000 from Seizert Large Value, $250,000 from Hamlin Equity Income, $100,000 from Edgewood Large Growth into cash (4‑0)
• Received and filed Mariner May 31, 2025 Flash Report (4‑0)
• Continued to retain Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company as actuary subject to contract and fee review (4‑0)
• Approved Excess Earnings Distribution Program for retirees below poverty limit (4‑0)
• Approved payment for board members and one guest to attend 2025 Fall MAPERS Conference (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:11 p.m. (4‑0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to approve the March 13, 2025 minutes and receive the Director's report. Members will review updates from committees overseeing athletics, lakefront facilities, neighborhood parks, and recreation programs.

• Reports on Lac Sainte Claire Harbor, Pool, and Aquatics
• Updates on Blossom Heath Park and Wahby Park
• Review of neighborhood parks including Alexander, Blackburn, and Brys Park
• Reports on soccer, softball, and horseshoe club programs
• Senior Liaison and Special Needs Program updates

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to approve March 2025 minutes and receive reports from the Director. Members will discuss updates regarding athletics, lakefront aquatics, and neighborhood parks.

• Review of athletics programs including soccer, baseball, and softball
• Reports on Lac Sainte Claire Harbor, Pool, and Aquatics
• Updates on Blossom Heath Park and Wahby Park
• Reports on Veteran's Memorial Park
• Review of neighborhood parks including Alexander, Blackburn, and Brys parks

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals will consider two requests for variances regarding construction materials for front porches. The board will also review the meeting minutes from February 11, 2025.

• Case PBBA25002: Variance request for 8" split face cinder block for front porch at 29921 Oakgrove
• Case PBBA25003: Variance request for wood for front porch at 21911 E. Ten Mile

The Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals approved a variance to use 8" split‑face cinder block for the front porch at 29921 Oakgrove. It also approved a variance allowing a 24" rat wall, block on grade, Trex‑style decking and metal railing for the front porch at 21911 E. Ten Mile. The board subsequently approved its February 11, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved variance for 29921 Oakgrove front porch using 8" split‑face cinder block (ayes: Vitale, Dinverno, DeWulf; nay: Pike)
• Approved variance for 21911 E. Ten Mile front porch with 24" rat wall, block, Trex decking and metal railing (ayes: Vitale, Dinverno, DeWulf; nay: Pike)
• Approved minutes of the February 11, 2025 Board meeting (ayes: all members; abstain: Pike)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:37 p.m. (ayes: all; nay: none)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review three requests regarding 21800 Marter Road, including a rezoning and a site plan for a sports facility. The body will also provide a budget recommendation for a Community Development Block Grant.

• Rezoning request for 21800 Marter Road from RM-1 Multiple Family Low Rise to Residential Facilities District
• Special Land Use request for a Community Recreation Center at 21800 Marter Road
• Site plan approval request for a sports facility at 21800 Marter Road represented by Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
• Budget recommendation for Community Development Block Grant (Case No. PPC25004)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a motion to excuse Patrick McKay, Ed Jones, Lou Schelosky, and Anthony Stonik from the meeting. The commission heard a rezoning request for 21800 Marter Road to change from RM-1 Multiple Family Low Rise to RF Residential Facilities District for an indoor sports facility, with staff recommending approval. Public comments were presented both supporting and opposing the project. No vote or final decision on the rezoning was recorded.

• Excused Patrick McKay, Ed Jones, Lou Schelosky, Anthony Stonik (unanimous)
• Rezoning request for 21800 Marter Road discussed; no vote recorded

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will meet to review a specific variance request and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Case No. PMBA25015: Request for variance to place an air conditioner on the side of the house at 23327 N. Colonial (Ordinance #22.406, Sec. 8-166)
• Review of May 12, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved a variance for Harry and Mary Okray to replace their air conditioner on the side of their house at 23327 N. Colonial, based on a neighbor's letter of consent. The minutes for the May 12, 2025 meeting were tabled until Kelly Smith returns. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved variance for air conditioner replacement at 23327 N. Colonial (unanimous)
• Tabled May 12, 2025 meeting minutes until Kelly Smith returns (unanimous)

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider three variance requests. The board will decide on land use for a daycare center and structural modifications for residential and business properties.

• Case 12-2025: Height and second story variances for a new detached garage at 28205 Manhattan
• Case 13-2025: Use variance for a daycare center at 24001 Greater Mack
• Case 14-2025: Parking variance, temporary use of 3 cargo containers, and outdoor storage variance at 22621 Harper

The Zoning Board denied a 5'-1" total height variance and a 2'-3" wall height variance for John Cubba Jr., but approved a second‑story variance for his detached garage (5‑2 vote). The board unanimously approved a use variance to allow Monte Tots to operate a daycare center in the O‑1 Office District. It also approved temporary variances for Dr. Mastis to keep four parking spaces, use three cargo containers, and store outdoor items in a B‑3 district (6‑1 vote). The May 1, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Denied 5'-1" total height variance for John Cubba Jr. (6-1)
• Denied 2'-3" wall height variance for John Cubba Jr. (3-4)
• Approved second story variance for John Cubba Jr.'s garage (5-2)
• Approved use variance for Monte Tots daycare in O-1 district (unanimous)
• Approved temporary 4‑space parking variance for Dr. Mastis (6-1)
• Approved temporary use of 3 cargo containers for Dr. Mastis (6-1)
• Approved temporary outdoor storage variance in B-3 district for Dr. Mastis (6-1)
• Approved May 1, 2025 ZBA meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historical Commission

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

The St. Clair Shores Historical Commission excused two members, adopted its agenda, and approved the corrected minutes of the May 6 meeting. It authorized up to $50.00 for a museum latch and up to $125.00 for a marker cover. The commission also cancelled the July meeting and set the next meeting for August 5, 2025.

• Excused Kay VanDeGraaf and Dawn Zifilippo from the meeting (motion carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved corrected minutes of the May 6, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of a latch up to $50.00 for the museum (motion carried)
• Approved ordering a marker cover costing no more than $125.00 (motion carried)
• Cancelled the July Historical Commission meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m. (motion carried)

Water Resources

The Water Resources Development & Advisory Board will meet to discuss a specific canal case. The board is reviewing a request for seawall construction and backfilling at a residential property.

• Canal Case #10-2025: Proposal by Stier’s Marine Construction for 22511 Benjamin to install 50 linear feet of steel seawall and 4 cubic yards of clean backfill

The Water Resources & Advisory Board excused Robert Michielutti from the meeting, approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes, and approved Canal Case #10‑2025 to install a 50‑foot steel seawall with a hold‑harmless agreement and a requirement to use 14‑foot sheets. The board then adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m.

• Excused Robert Michielutti from the meeting (ayes: all, nays: none)
• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (ayes: all, nays: none)
• Approved Canal Case #10‑2025 – 50 ft steel seawall installation with hold‑harmless agreement and 14′ sheet requirement (ayes: all, nays: none)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m. (ayes: all, nays: none)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss proposed amendments to accessory structures and the B-1 Local Business District. The body will also review minutes from the May 13, 2025, meeting.

• Case No. PPC25005: Accessory Structure Amendments
• Case No. PPC25006: B-1 Local Business District Amendments

The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission excused four absent commissioners and approved two zoning amendments: the accessory structure amendment (Case PPC25005) and the B‑1 local business district amendment (Case PPC25006) that addresses commercial vehicle parking. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. All motions passed with all present members voting aye and no nays.

• Excused Commissioners Shock, McKay, Jones, Calderon (all aye)
• Approved accessory structure amendment (Case PPC25005) (all aye)
• Approved B‑1 local business district amendment (Case PPC25006) (all aye)
• Approved May 13, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (all aye)

Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions

The Council Sub-Committee on Boards, Commissions & Committees will conduct three interviews for the Cultural Committee, Cool City Committee, and TIFA. The body will also review one reappointment and a vacancy for the Downtown Development Authority.

• Interviews for Cultural Committee, Cool City Committee, and TIFA
• Review of one reappointment
• Review of Downtown Development Authority vacancy

The sub‑committee approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. It recommended the reappointment of Grace Descamps to the Election Commission and appointed Valerie Shelest, Kirk Shankie, Virginia Carstarphen, and Scott Holmes to vacant seats on various city committees. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved approval of April 22, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved reappointment of Grace Descamps to Election Commission (3‑0)
• Approved appointment of Valerie Shelest to Cultural Committee (3‑0)
• Approved appointment of Kirk Shankie to Cool City Committee (3‑0)
• Approved appointment of Virginia Carstarphen to Tax Increment Finance Authority (3‑0)
• Approved appointment of Scott Holmes to Downtown Development Authority (3‑0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (3‑0)

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration meeting scheduled for May 22, 2025, has been canceled. This cancellation occurred because there were no cases scheduled to be heard.

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)

The St. Clair Shores Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) will hold a regular meeting on May 22, 2025, at 6 P.M. in City Hall. The primary item is a discussion of the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The meeting follows standard procedural steps including a financial report and audience participation.

• Proposed Budget FY 26 discussion
• Financial Statement/Treasurer’s Report review

The board voted unanimously to approve the amended FY 24/25 budget, increasing repairs and maintenance to $80,000, construction assistance for a trolley to $4,000, benches and trash cans to $25,000, and the property tax levy to $996,395. The board also voted unanimously to adopt the proposed FY 25/26 budget, adding $5,000 to professional services. All other motions, including excusing absent members and adjourning, were approved unanimously.

• Approved amendment to FY 24/25 budget: repairs & maintenance $80,000 (up from $70,000) (9‑0)
• Approved amendment to FY 24/25 budget: construction assistance $4,000 for trolley (9‑0)
• Approved amendment to FY 24/25 budget: benches and trash cans $25,000 (up from $15,000) (9‑0)
• Approved amendment to FY 24/25 budget: property tax levy $996,395 (up from $980,000) (9‑0)
• Approved FY 25/26 proposed budget with $5,000 added to professional services (9‑0)
• Excused Kenneth Blondell, Donna Flaherty, and Mayor Kip Walby from the meeting (9‑0)
• Filed and received the financial statements/treasurer’s report (9‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:57 pm (9‑0)

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)

The St. Clair Shores Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) will hold a regular meeting on May 22, 2025, at 6 P.M. in City Hall. The primary focus is reviewing the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

The board excused Mr. Blondell, Mrs. Flaherty, and Mayor Walby from the meeting (vote 9‑0). They filed the Treasurer’s financial report (vote 9‑0). They approved the proposed FY 25/26 budget, adding $5,000 to professional services (vote 9‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m. (vote 9‑0).

• Excused Mr. Blondell, Mrs. Flaherty, Mayor Walby (9-0)
• Filed and received financial reports (9-0)
• Approved proposed FY 25/26 budget with $5,000 added to professional services (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 p.m. (9-0)

Brownfield

The Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) and the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will meet on May 22, 2025, at 6 P.M. in St. Clair Shores City Hall. Both bodies will receive financial reports and discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The meeting includes procedural items and an opportunity for public participation.

• Proposed Budget FY 26 for review by TIFA
• Proposed Budget FY 26 for review by Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The board excused three absent members and filed the financial report, both unanimously. It then approved the FY 2026 proposed budget, adding $5,000 for charges for service revenue and raising professional services from $2,000 to $5,000. The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Excused Kenneth Blondell, Donna Flaherty, and Mayor Kip Walby (All-9)
• Received and filed the financial report (All-9)
• Approved FY 2026 proposed budget with $5,000 added for charges for service and professional services increased to $5,000 (All-9)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m. (All-9)

Fence Arb.

The committee will review four cases where fence or wall installations were denied for failing to meet city height, placement, or orientation standards. The body will decide whether to grant requests for exceptions to these rules.

• Case #08: Request for 6'6" fence height and inward-facing good side at 22416 Raymond Ct.
• Case #09: Request for 30' of 6' wooden fence on waterfront property at 28730 Jefferson
• Case #10: Request for inward-facing privacy fence at 22437 Lakeland
• Case #11: Request to maintain 6' screen wall without step down at 28801 Harper

Activities Committee

The Activities Committee will discuss the scheduling of the Tree Lighting and various concert and fireworks events. The body is also continuing a discussion on 2025 capital items for park infrastructure.

• Discussion of adding a cement pathway on the north side of the park
• Discussion of adding a pathway to the drive down
• Repairing 2 slabs of cement on the dance floor
• Adding drainage to the northside direction of the stage
• Planning for Music by the Lake and Chamber Concerts

Library Board

The Library Board agenda states there is no meeting scheduled for May 15, 2025. No items were discussed or decided.

• No meeting held - cancellation confirmed

Senior Advisory Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the St. Clair Shores Senior Advisory Committee. The agenda includes approval of April 17, 2025 minutes, liaison reports, a Senior Center Coordinator report, and public comments. No specific substantive decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2025
• Liaison report from City Council member David Rubello
• Senior Center Coordinator report

The committee approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Bryan Owens and support from Maureen Chabot. Later, Bryan Owens moved to adjourn, seconded by Michael Hanson, and the meeting recessed at 6:54 p.m.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Bryan Owens, supported by Maureen Chabot)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Bryan Owens, seconded by Michael Hanson)

Communications Commission

The commission excused missing commissioners D. Rascano and K. Zenisek. It approved the minutes from the April 5, 2025 meeting. The revised Communications Plan was received, filed, and accepted. The meeting was adjourned at 6:14 p.m.

• Excused missing commissioners D. Rascano and K. Zenisek (ayes: 6)
• Approved April 5, 2025 meeting minutes (ayes: 6)
• Received, filed and accepted the Communications Plan as written (ayes: 6)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:14 p.m.

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The May 13, 2025 meeting of the Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals has been cancelled because there are no cases to be heard. Consideration of the minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting will be deferred to the next regularly scheduled meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to amend the site plan for a commercial property. The proposal includes modifying an existing multi-tenant building and adding a new freestanding building with a pick-up window.

• Case No. PPC24014 A: Site plan approval amendment for 22601 Nine Mile (Alrig USA)

The Planning Commission voted to excuse Commissioners Ed Jones, Anthony Stonik, Patrick McKay, and Chuck Shock from the May 13, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Secretary Hanson, seconded by Commissioner Hison, and passed with all seven members voting aye. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Excused Commissioners Jones, Stonik, McKay, Shock (unanimous)

Water Resources

The Water Resources & Advisory Board will hear a presentation from EGLE and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, then vote on several canal and lake permit applications. Items include a dredging project for the LaVon St–Ardmore Park Dr canal, two seawall replacements on Shorewood and Bayview, a hoist repair at Jefferson, and a dock extension previously tabled. The board will also approve minutes from its April meeting.

• EGLE and USACE presentation on water resources
• Canal Case #09-2025: dredge ~1,666 cubic yards of sediment from LaVon St–Ardmore Park Dr canal
• Canal Case #02-2025: 86 ft replacement seawall at 22537 Shorewood
• Canal Case #07-2025: 66 ft steel seawall at 22401 Bayview
• Lake Case #01-2025 (tabled): extend dock at 29438 Jefferson

The Water Resources & Advisory Board approved several shoreline projects, including an 86‑ft seawall replacement at 22537 Shorewood and a 66‑ft steel seawall at 22401 Bayview. It also approved a dredging project for the LaVon‑Ardmore Park canal to remove 1,666 cubic yards of sediment, pending EGLE approval. Additional approvals were given for a hoist repair at 28840 Jefferson with setback conditions and a dock extension at 29438 Jefferson with lighting requirements.

• Approved Canal Case #02-2025 – 86‑ft seawall replacement at 22537 Shorewood (unanimous)
• Approved Canal Case #07-2025 – 66‑ft steel seawall at 22401 Bayview (unanimous, pending USACE permit)
• Approved Lake Case #08-2025 – hoist repair at 28840 Jefferson with 10‑ft setback conditions (4‑3 vote)
• Approved Canal Case #09-2025 – dredge 1,666 cu yd of sediment from LaVon‑Ardmore Park canal (6‑1 vote, pending EGLE)
• Approved Lake Case #01-2025 – dock extension at 29438 Jefferson with lighting stipulation (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

General Employees Pension Board

The General Employees Pension Board will meet to approve consent items (minutes, invoices, and a portfolio monitoring report), hear presentations from investment managers Hamlin Capital Management and Mariner (including quarterly and flash performance reports), review submissions from the actuarial services request for information, and certify the election of pension board trustee V. Shipman.

• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2025
• Approval of invoices as of May 7, 2025
• Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Portfolio Monitoring Report (March 28, 2025)
• Mariner quarterly and flash investment performance reports (March 31 and April 30, 2025)
• Certification of Pension Board Trustee Election V. Shipman

The board approved its consent agenda, including payment of $12,242 in invoices and acceptance of the March 28 portfolio monitoring report. It received and filed both the Mariner quarterly and flash investment performance reports. The board also filed the actuarial services request for information and certified Vicky Shipman as the elected regular employee trustee.

• Excused absent member Kip Walby (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items: April 15 minutes, $12,242 invoice payments, monitoring report (4‑0)
• Received and filed Mariner Quarterly Report (ending March 31, 2025) (4‑0)
• Received and filed Mariner Flash Report (April 30, 2025) (4‑0)
• Received and filed Actuarial Services request for information submissions (4‑0)
• Certified Vicky Shipman elected as regular employee trustee (term ends June 30, 2028) (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:08 p.m. (4‑0)

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will decide on two requests for variances to place air conditioners on the side of properties, both cited under Ordinance #22.406, Sec. 8-166. One case (PMBA25012) is a residential property at 22413 Revere, tabled from the May 5 meeting. The other (PMBA25014) is for a business at 28801 Harper. The board will also consider approval of the May 5 meeting minutes.

• Case PMBA25012: variance to place air conditioner on side of house at 22413 Revere (tabled from 05/05/25)
• Case PMBA25014: variance to place 2 air conditioners on side of business at 28801 Harper
• Consideration and approval of May 5, 2025 meeting minutes

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Committee approved a variance to relocate an air‑conditioner to the side of the house at 22413 Revere. It also approved a variance to place two air‑conditioners on the side of the building at 28801 Harper, permitting fencing after shrub removal. The committee unanimously approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes. All motions passed with all votes in favor.

• Approved variance to place AC on side of house at 22413 Revere (unanimous)
• Approved variance to place two AC units on side of building at 28801 Harper with fencing (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:42 a.m. (unanimous)

Historical Commission

This is a regular meeting of the St. Clair Shores Historical Commission with only procedural items on the agenda: call to order, adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes, information reports, and open periods for old and new business. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

• Information reports from Treasurer, Museum, Historical Society, Commission members, and Librarian
• Opportunity for audience comment under Audience section

The commission granted Dawn Zifilippo a six‑month leave of absence until October 2025 and named Kathryn Wint as interim treasurer. It also approved the award of a historical marker for a 1950 construction at 22001 Blackburn. Additional actions included allowing a Muskrat Tales garage‑sale fundraiser and adding a photo‑use clause to marker applications.

• Excused Jarrett McGhie, Kay VanDeGraaf, and Dawn Zifilippo from the meeting (all ayes)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (all ayes)
• Approved the minutes of the April 1, 2025 meeting (all ayes)
• Allowed sale of Muskrat Tales at Cilluffo’s garage sale with proceeds to Michigan Humane Society (all ayes)
• Awarded the 1950 historical marker at 22001 Blackburn (all ayes)
• Added “Photos provided may be used for promotional purposes.” to marker applications (all ayes)
• Approved Zifilippo’s leave of absence until October 2025 and appointed Wint as interim treasurer (all ayes)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. (all ayes)

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will consider six requests for variances to place or replace air conditioners on the side of residential properties, citing Ordinance #22.406, Sec. 8-166. The board will also approve minutes from its April 15, 2025 meeting and allow audience participation. These cases involve specific addresses including 20100 Gaukler, 22205 Mylls, and 33041 Jefferson.

• Case PMBA25007: Variance to replace A/C at 20100 Gaukler
• Case PMBA25008: Variance to replace A/C at 22205 Mylls
• Case PMBA25009: Variance to replace A/C at 20004 Parkside St
• Case PMBA25010: Variance to place A/C at 21924 Revere
• Case PMBA25011: Variance to place A/C at 33041 Jefferson

The Special Committee approved variances to replace or place air‑conditioners on the side of houses at 20100 GAUKLER, 22205 MYLLS, 20004 PARKSIDE ST., 21924 REVER, and 33041 JEFFERSON. The variance request for 22413 REVER was tabled until the next meeting. The minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved variance for 20100 GAUKLER (All Ayes, No Nays)
• Approved variance for 22205 MYLLS (All Ayes, No Nays)
• Approved variance for 20004 PARKSIDE ST. (All Ayes, No Nays)
• Approved variance for 21924 REVER (All Ayes, No Nays)
• Approved variance for 33041 JEFFERSON (All Ayes, No Nays)
• Tabled variance for 22413 REVER (All Ayes, No Nays)
• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (All Ayes, No Nays)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:52 a.m. (All Ayes, No Nays)

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The St. Clair Shores Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three variance requests. Cases include a permanent use variance for a mobile imaging unit in an office district, multiple accessory structure variances for a Jefferson Avenue property, and height/size variances for a new detached garage on Manhattan.

• Case 10-2025: Corewell Health seeks permanent use variance for a mobile imaging unit at 21400 11 Mile Rd in O-1 Office District
• Case 11-2025: Joseph Karam seeks variances for 3rd, 4th, and 5th accessory structures at 32610 Jefferson Ave (size variances of 52, 16, and 48 sq ft)
• Case 12-2025: John Cubba Jr. seeks variances for a detached garage at 28205 Manhattan (576 sq ft size, 8.7 ft total height, 3.33 ft wall height, second story)
• Approval of minutes from April 3, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period for all attendees

The Zoning Board of Appeals excused absent Commissioner Bertolo. It approved a five‑year permanent use variance allowing Corewell Health’s mobile imaging unit to remain at 21400 11 Mile Road in the O‑1 Office District. The board also approved three accessory‑structure variances—52 sq ft, 16 sq ft, and 48 sq ft—at 32610 Jefferson for a pool‑front bar and two cabanas.

• Excused Commissioner Bertolo from meeting (6-0)
• Approved 5-year use variance for Corewell Health mobile imaging unit at 21400 11 Mile Rd (6-0)
• Approved 52‑sq ft variance and third accessory structure at 32610 Jefferson (6-0)
• Approved 16‑sq ft variance and fourth accessory structure at 32610 Jefferson (6-0)
• Approved 48‑sq ft variance and fifth accessory structure at 32610 Jefferson (6-0)

Waterfront Environmental Committee

The St. Clair Shores Waterfront Environmental Committee reviewed and approved minutes and the treasurer's report, and discussed plans for Earth Day Family Fun Day and the May 18 NCCUP cleanup at Blossom Heath and Veteran's Memorial Parks. Budgets of $800 for food and $900 for T-shirts were approved for the cleanup event, with about 80 volunteers already signed up.

• Approved $800 food budget and $900 T-shirt budget for NCCUP cleanup on May 18 at Blossom Heath and Veteran's Memorial Parks
• Earth Day Family Fun Day will include story times with city council members Ron Frederick, Candice Rusie, and Dave Rubello
• Treasurer's report shows city balance of $14,325.16, with $4,000 pending for rain barrels
• Committee approved up to $100 for Earth Day scavenger hunt supplies
• Approval of February 2025 minutes and excused absence for member Kevin Hertel

The Waterfront Environmental Committee approved the February 2025 minutes and the Treasurer’s Report. It authorized up to $100 for Earth Day Family Fun Day supplies, an $800 food budget and a $900 T‑shirt purchase for the upcoming NCCUP event. Motions to excuse a member’s absence and to adjourn the meeting were also approved.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (motion by Mark, seconded by Erin, all approved)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (motion by Sharon, seconded by Mark, all approved)
• Approved up to $100 for Earth Day Family Fun Day supplies (motion by Mark, seconded by Erin, all approved)
• Approved $800 food and beverage budget for NCCUP event (motion by Sharon, seconded by Erin, all approved)
• Approved $900 purchase of 60 T‑shirts for NCCUP (motion by Mark, seconded by Erin, all approved)
• Approved motion to excuse Kevin Hertel’s absence (motion by Mark, seconded by Erin, all approved)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (motion by Mark, seconded by Sharon, all approved)

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration Committee will hear appeals for two denied sign requests: one from Extreme Gymnastics USA for a second wall-mounted sign and one from Pat O'Briens Tavern for multiple A-frame signs. The committee will also approve minutes from January 2025.

• Appeal of denied request for second wall-mounted sign at 22955 Industrial Drive W (Extreme Gymnastics USA)
• Appeal of denied request for multiple A-frame signs at 22385 10 Mile Rd (Pat O'Briens Tavern)
• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2025 meeting

The Sign Arbitration Board approved a second wall‑mounted sign for Extreme Gymnastics USA at 22955 Industrial Drive West, authorized to remain until January 1 2027. It also approved four A‑frame signs for Pat O’Brien’s Tavern at 22385 10 Mile Road, also effective until January 1 2027 with a required re‑evaluation. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting and then adjourned.

• Approved second wall‑mounted sign for Extreme Gymnastics USA at 22955 Industrial Drive W (until Jan 1 2027) – motion carried, all ayes
• Approved four A‑frame signs for Pat O’Brien’s Tavern at 22385 10 Mile Rd. (until Jan 1 2027, to be re‑evaluated) – motion carried, all ayes
• Approved minutes of the Jan 23, 2025 sign arbitration meeting – motion carried, all ayes
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:18 a.m. – motion carried, all ayes

Planning Commission

The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two related cases for 32204 and 32208 Jefferson Avenue: a request to rezone the properties from single-family lakeshore residential (RA-LB) to high-rise multiple-family residential (RM-2), and a site plan for a four-story condominium complex with a fifth-story rooftop patio, gym, and storage. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive staff and city council reports.

• Rezoning request (Case PPC25003A) for parcels 09-14-02-476-017 and 09-14-02-476-008 at 32204 and 32208 Jefferson Avenue from RA-LB to RM-2 (high rise)
• Site plan approval (Case PPC25003B) for a four-story condominium complex with fifth-story rooftop patio, gym, and storage, represented by Stucky and Vitale Architects
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 8, 2025

The commission heard a rezoning request for parcels 09-14-02-476-017 and 09-14-02-476-008 to change from RA-LB Single Family Lakeshore Residential District B to RM-2 Multiple Family Residential District (High Rise). Staff raised concerns about traffic impacts, building height, and adequacy of public services. Commissioners expressed differing viewpoints, but the minutes do not record a vote or final decision on the rezoning.

Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions

The Council Sub-Committee on Boards, Commissions and Committees will interview a candidate for the Waterfront Environmental Committee and review four new applications, two reappointments, and current vacancies. The committee will also discuss a vacancy on the Downtown Development Authority. Public comments will be heard.

• Interview for Waterfront Environmental Committee
• Review of 4 new applications for board positions
• Review of 2 reappointments
• Discussion of vacancy on Downtown Development Authority
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2025 meeting

The sub‑committee excused Mayor Walby and approved the March 25 minutes. It recommended appointing Talia Conigliaro to the Waterfront Environmental Committee alternate seat and reappointing Eileen Sullivan and Jerrett McGhie to their commissions. The committee also scheduled interviews for four new applicants at the May 27 meeting and set a review of the Downtown Development Authority vacancy for that date.

• Excused Mayor Walby (3‑0)
• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Recommended appointing Talia Conigliaro to Waterfront Environmental Committee alternate seat (3‑0)
• Scheduled interviews for Matthew Rotar, Valerie Shelest, Kirk Shankie, and Virginia Carstarphen at May 27 meeting (3‑0)
• Recommended reappointing Eileen Sullivan to Cultural Commission (term ends 6/1/2028) (3‑0)
• Recommended reappointing Jerrett McGhie to Historical Commission (term ends 4/4/2028) (3‑0)
• Set review of Downtown Development Authority vacancy for next meeting (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:13 p.m. (3‑0)

Senior Advisory Committee

The St. Clair Shores Senior Advisory Committee will convene a regular meeting to approve the March 20, 2025 minutes, receive liaison and coordinator reports, and hear public comments. No substantive decisions or new proposals are listed on the agenda.

The Senior Advisory Committee approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes. No other formal actions or votes were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned by motion of Bryan Owens, seconded by Matt York.

• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Bryan Owens, seconded by Matt York)

Library Board

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board is holding a regular meeting to review routine reports and conduct standard business. The primary action item is a vote on renewing Michigan Library Association memberships. Financial reports for February and March are included for review.

• Michigan Library Association Membership Renewals
• Monthly Budget Report – February
• Monthly Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum Budget Report – February
• Cooperative Purchasing Account – March

The Library Board excused Vice‑President Kathleen Zenisek from the meeting. It adopted the agenda, approved the March 13, 2025 minutes, received February financial reports, and approved Michigan Library Association membership renewals. The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 a.m.; the next meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2025.

• Excused Vice‑President Kathleen Zenisek (motion carried, ayes: Bialecki, Eggly, Smith, Sullivan)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (motion carried, ayes: Bialecki, Eggly, Smith, Sullivan)
• Approved minutes of the March 13, 2025 meeting (motion carried, ayes: Bialecki, Eggly, Smith, Sullivan)
• Received and filed February financial reports and cooperative account balance (motion carried, ayes: Bialecki, Eggly, Smith, Sullivan)
• Approved Michigan Library Association membership renewals (motion carried, ayes: Bialecki, Eggly, Smith, Sullivan)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:28 a.m. (motion carried, ayes: Bialecki, Eggly, Smith, Sullivan)

Fence Arb.

The Fence Arbitration Committee will hear five cases appealing denied fence, gate, and landscaping permits. The appellants seek variances from city codes on fence height, location, and materials. The committee will decide whether to overturn or uphold the denials.

• Case #03-2025: Jefferson Recreational Club requests replacing fence with a 5-ft aluminum gate across front (denied: fence closer than 60 ft from Jefferson centerline, front yard not allowed).
• Case #04-2025: Chris Cohoon at 22324 Visnaw requests silver 4-ft chain link fence in front yard (denied: fence beyond front of house).
• Case #05-2025: Sapphire Building Inc. at 32630 Jefferson requests 4 sections of arborvitae (denied: private fence on waterfront).
• Case #06-2025: Sapphire Building Inc. requests 10-ft high sport court fencing (denied: taller than 6-ft, privacy fence on water, material not allowed).
• Case #07-2025: Sapphire Building Inc. requests pillars and motorized privacy fence at entrance (denied: pillars over 6-ft, closer than 60 ft to Jefferson; motorized gate beyond front of house, privacy fence on water).

The Fence Arbitration Board approved a front‑yard fence for 22325 Visnaw and a front‑yard fence for the Jefferson Recreational Club with a 60‑foot setback. It also approved four arborvitae plantings, a 10‑ft sport‑court fence with a removal condition, and six‑foot‑six‑inch pillars with a motorized gate at 32610 Jefferson. The agenda was amended to move three cases to 32610 Jefferson, a postponed case was carried, and the March 19 minutes were approved.

• Postponed Case #03-2025 Jefferson Recreational Club to end of agenda (2 ayes)
• Approved front‑yard fence at 22325 Visnaw (2 ayes)
• Amended agenda to change Cases #05‑2025, #06‑2025, #07‑2025 to 32610 Jefferson (all ayes)
• Approved installation of four arborvitae sections at 32610 Jefferson (2 ayes)
• Approved 10‑ft sport‑court fencing with removal condition if deteriorated (2 ayes)
• Approved six‑foot‑six‑inch pillars and motorized privacy gate at 32610 Jefferson (2 ayes)
• Approved front‑yard fence for Jefferson Recreational Club with 60‑ft setback (2 ayes)
• Approved minutes from March 19, 2025 (2 ayes)

Activities Committee

The Activities Committee is reviewing capital improvements for 2025, including adding a cement pathway, a driveway pathway, and drainage near the stage. They are also discussing plans for Music by the Lake Concerts, Chamber Concerts, and Fireworks. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a financial report.

• Capital Items 2025 Discussion: adding cement pathway on north side of park
• Capital Items 2025 Discussion: adding pathway to drive down
• Capital Items 2025 Discussion: adding drainage to north side direction of stage
• Music by the Lake Concerts update
• Chamber Concerts and Fireworks updates

General Employees Pension Board

The General Employees' Pension Board will meet to review portfolio monitoring and investment performance. The agenda includes presentations from Edgewood Management and Mariner regarding a March 31, 2025, performance review.

• Approval of March 18, 2025 minutes
• Payment of invoices as of April 9, 2025
• Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Portfolio Monitoring Report (February 28, 2025)
• Mariner Flash Report: Investment Performance Review March 31, 2025
• Presentation by Edgewood Management

The General Employees' Pension Board approved the March 18 minutes, paid invoices totaling $29,144.15, and adopted the February portfolio monitoring report. The board also received and filed the Mariner March 31 flash report. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of March 18, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $29,144.15 (3-0)
• Approved Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Portfolio Monitoring Report (Feb 28, 2025) (3-0)
• Received and filed Mariner March 31, 2025 Flash Report (3-0)
• Excused absent members Kip Walby and Dale Verhaeghe (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:06 p.m. (3-0)

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will consider four variance requests from homeowners seeking to install air conditioners on the side of their houses, which would otherwise violate the city's mechanical equipment ordinance. The board will also approve minutes from its March 24 meeting and hear public comment.

• Case PMBA 25003: variance for air conditioner at 22014 Harper Lake
• Case PMBA 25004: variance for air conditioner at 21528 California
• Case PMBA 25005: variance for air conditioner at 22536 Alexander
• Case PMBA 25006: variance for air conditioner at 22449 Violet

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Committee approved all requested variances to replace side‑mounted air conditioners at 22014 Harper Lake, 21528 California, 22536 Alexander, and 22449 Violet. Each motion was supported by Chairman Rayes and passed with unanimous approval (all aye, no nay). The meeting minutes from March 24 2025 were also approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:46 a.m.

• Approved variance to replace air conditioner at 22014 Harper Lake (all aye)
• Approved variance to replace air conditioner at 21528 California (all aye)
• Approved variance to replace air conditioner at 22536 Alexander (all aye)
• Approved variance to replace air conditioner at 22449 Violet (all aye)
• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:46 a.m. (all aye)

Communications Commission

The Communications Commission will meet to review the January 2025 meeting minutes. The body is scheduled to discuss a communication plan, the 2026 calendar, and a librarian video project.

• Approval of January 2025 meeting minutes
• Communication plan
• 2026 calendar
• Librarian video project

The Communications Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting (8‑0). No other actions were formally approved; discussions about a new resident packet and the 2026 calendar noted funding needs and positive reception but no votes were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (8‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 p.m.

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The April 8, 2025 meeting of the St. Clair Shores Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals has been cancelled because there are no cases to hear. Consideration of the February 11 meeting minutes will be postponed to the next regularly scheduled meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss Case No. PPC25004 regarding a Community Development Block Grant. The body will also review the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting.

• Case No. PPC25004 – Community Development Block Grant

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to excuse Commissioners Hison, Kalich, McKay, and Shock from the April 8 meeting. The commission then voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 p.m. No funding or project approvals were decided during this session.

• Excused Commissioners Hison, Kalich, McKay, and Shock from meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:24 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The St. Clair Shores Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests: a 666-square-foot size variance for an accessory structure at 23000 Jefferson and an 8.2 percent lot coverage variance for a deck at 22573 LaVon St. The board will also discuss a tabled case from 2022 regarding a concrete screenwall waiver. Items include approval of minutes and audience participation.

• Case 08-2025: Variance for 666 sq ft accessory structure at 23000 Jefferson Ave.
• Case 09-2025: Variance for 8.2% total lot coverage for a deck at 22573 LaVon St.
• Status update on Case 11-2022: variance for concrete screenwall waiver at 25801 Jefferson (Brunch with Me)
• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2025 meeting
• Board discussion on upcoming zoning ordinance changes removed from agenda

The St. Clair Shores Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a 666‑sq‑ft accessory‑structure variance and an additional 144‑sq‑ft accessory structure for AEW, Inc. at 23000 Jefferson. It also approved an 8.2% total lot‑coverage variance for a deck at 22573 LaVon St. Both motions passed 7‑0. The board additionally approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes, also by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved 666 sq ft accessory‑structure variance and additional 144 sq ft accessory structure (Case 08‑2025) – vote 7‑0
• Approved 8.2% lot‑coverage variance for deck (Case 09‑2025) – vote 7‑0
• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes – vote 7‑0

Historical Commission

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

The commission voted to excuse Kay VanDeGraaf, Kathleen Campbell, and Dawn Zifilippo. It then adopted the meeting agenda and approved the March 4, 2025 minutes. Board members approved the planned Underground Railroad lecture. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

• Excused Kay VanDeGraaf, Kathleen Campbell, and Dawn Zifilippo (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Underground Railroad lecture event (approved by Sielagoski and Horan)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Water Resources

The Water Resources & Advisory Board will review several canal and lake construction applications, including a steel seawall replacement with backfill, two covered boat-well projects on Bayview, and a seasonal dock expansion. One previously tabled lake case has been removed from the agenda. The meeting includes public comment and consideration of prior minutes.

• Canal Case #03-2025: 33 feet of steel replacement seawall at 26340 Jefferson with 6 cubic yards of clean fill backfill and 5 pilings
• Canal Case #04-2025: 42'-9" x 28'-9" covered boat-well at 22700 Bayview
• Canal Case #05-2025: 56'-4" x 28'-9" covered boat-well at 22710 Bayview (previously approved, now reappearing with changes)
• Lake Case #06-2025: 40' x 5' seasonal dock at 27022 Koerber (previously approved for 30' dock)
• Lake Case #01-2025 for 29438 Jefferson (dock extension) has been removed from the agenda

The Water Resources & Advisory Board approved several canal and lake projects, including a steel seawall, two covered boat-wells, and a seasonal dock extension. All motions passed with unanimous support (All AYES, No NAYS). The board also excused three absent members, approved the March 4 minutes, and adjourned the meeting.

• Excused Robert Krompatic, Warren Danford Jr., and Theresa Paulus (All AYES)
• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (All AYES)
• Approved Canal Case #03-2025 steel seawall with hold‑harmless agreement (All AYES)
• Approved Canal Case #04-2025 covered boat‑well at 22700 Bayview (All AYES)
• Approved Canal Case #05-2025 covered boat‑well at 22710 Bayview (All AYES)
• Approved Lake Case #06-2025 40'×5' seasonal dock at 27022 Koerber (All AYES)
• Adjourned meeting (All AYES)

Sign Arb

The March 27, 2025 Sign Arbitration meeting has been canceled because no cases were scheduled. The next meeting is set for April 24, 2025.

• Meeting canceled; no cases to hear

Planning Commission

The March 25, 2025, Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled because there are no cases to be heard. Consideration of the January 14, 2025, meeting minutes is postponed to the next regularly scheduled meeting. No other business items were listed.

• Meeting cancelled entirely; no cases scheduled.
• Approval of January 14, 2025, minutes deferred to next meeting.

Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions

The Council Sub-Committee on Boards, Commissions & Committees will conduct interviews for the SCS Memorial Day Parade Committee, Election Commission, Cool City Committee, and Downtown Development Authority. They will also consider a resignation, a new application, and four reappointments, as well as review current vacancies. The meeting includes approval of minutes from February 25, 2025.

• Interviews for SCS Memorial Day Parade Committee, Election Commission, Cool City Committee, and Downtown Development Authority
• Review of 1 resignation and 1 new application
• Review of current vacancies and 4 reappointments
• Public comments session

The council sub‑committee excused Mayor Walby and approved the February 25 minutes. It recommended appointments to the Memorial Day Parade Committee, Election Commission and Cool City Committee, and accepted the resignation of Rick Gudenau from the Animal Care and Welfare Committee. The committee also recommended reappointments to the Beautification Commission, Downtown Development Authority and Election Commission.

• Excused Mayor Walby (3‑0)
• Approved February 25 minutes (3‑0)
• Recommended appointment of Renee Herdon‑Wittkop to Memorial Day Parade Committee, term ending 12/31/2026 (3‑0)
• Recommended appointment of Nathaniel Bean to Election Commission, term ending 5/1/2026 (3‑0)
• Recommended appointment of Matthew Wisotsky to Cool City Committee, term ending 5/14/2027 (3‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Rick Gudenau from Animal Care and Welfare Committee (3‑0)
• Recommended reappointment of Joseph Babula to Beautification Commission, term ending 3/6/2027 (3‑0)
• Recommended reappointments of Ryan Balicki and Gloria Kinne to Downtown Development Authority (term ending 6/6/2029) and Mary‑Jo Nanni to Election Commission (term ending 5/1/2026) (3‑0)

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Board will hear two variance requests for placing air conditioners on the side of houses at 23706 Beverly and 29100 Rosebriar. The board will also consider approval of minutes from December 16, 2024. Audience participation is scheduled.

• Case PMBA 25001: variance for side AC at 23706 Beverly
• Case PMBA 25002: variance for side AC at 29100 Rosebriar
• Consideration of December 16, 2024 meeting minutes

The Mechanical Equipment Arbitration Committee approved a variance to replace the air conditioner on the side of the house at 23706 Beverly. It also approved a variance to place a new air conditioner on the side of the house at 29100 Rosebriar. The committee then approved the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting and adjourned the session.

• Approved variance for 23706 Beverly (all Ayes, no Nays)
• Approved variance for 29100 Rosebriar (all Ayes, no Nays)
• Approved December 16, 2024 meeting minutes (all Ayes, no Nays)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 a.m. (all Ayes, no Nays)

Senior Advisory Committee

The St. Clair Shores Senior Advisory Committee is meeting for its regular monthly session. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including approval of prior minutes, liaison reports, a Senior Center Coordinator report, and public comment. No specific actions, proposals, or financial items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2025
• Liaison report from City Council member David Rubello
• Senior Center Coordinator report by Matthew Hubinsky
• Subcommittee reports
• Public comments (5-minute limit per speaker)

The Senior Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. No new business was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m. after a motion to adjourn was seconded and passed.

• Approved January 16, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:59 p.m. (motion passed)

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) will meet to discuss property-specific agreements and budget allocations. The bodies will consider financial requests and infrastructure-related business support.

• Brownfield reimbursement request for 22601 9 Mile Road
• Brownfield Agreement extension request for 25225 Jefferson (Gourmet House)
• 2025 Budget Additions for Business Owners during Interceptor Project
• Wahby Park Landscaping Project Phase 3
• Canadian Good removal plans for FY ending 6/30/25 and 6/30/26

The TIFA board approved the minutes from December 5 2024 and filed the FY 25 financial statements and invoices. It authorized $2,350 for the Literary Walk event, $15,000 for trolley, advertising and signage for restaurant week, and $46,582 for Phase 3 of the Wahby Park landscaping project. The board declined to pursue additional ice‑rink electrical distribution at this time. All motions passed unanimously with nine affirmative votes.

• Approved December 5 2024 meeting minutes (9‑0)
• Approved filing of FY 25 financial statements and invoices (9‑0)
• Approved $2,350 support for Literary Walk (9‑0)
• Approved $15,000 for trolley, advertising and collateral for restaurant week (9‑0)
• Approved $46,582 Phase 3 Wahby Park landscaping project (9‑0)
• Declined to invest in ice‑rink electrical distribution at this time (9‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:01 p.m. (9‑0)

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) will hold a joint meeting on March 20. The Brownfield Authority will consider a $365,261 reimbursement request for demolition and environmental work at 22601 9 Mile Road, and a request to extend the agreement for 25225 Jefferson (Gourmet House). TIFA will discuss 2025 budget additions to support business owners during the Interceptor Project and a literary walk proposal.

• 22601 9 Mile Road brownfield reimbursement request for $365,261 in eligible costs (demolition, asbestos abatement)
• Request to extend the brownfield agreement for 25225 Jefferson (Gourmet House)
• TIFA new business: 2025 budget additions for businesses affected by the Interceptor Project
• TIFA new business: Literary walk presented by Stephanie Fair
• Old business updates on Wahby Park Landscaping Phase 3 and pier lights/security

Brownfield

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will consider a reimbursement request for 22601 9 Mile Road and an extension of the brownfield agreement for 25225 Jefferson (Gourmet House). The Tax Increment Finance Authority will follow with new business including a literary walk proposal, 2025 budget additions for business owners affected by the Interceptor Project, and updates on Wahby Park landscaping Phase 3, pier lights, security, and Canadian Good removal plans.

• Brownfield reimbursement request for 22601 9 Mile Road
• Extension of brownfield agreement for 25225 Jefferson (Gourmet House)
• TIFA 2025 budget additions for business owners during Interceptor Project
• Wahby Park Landscaping Project Phase 3
• Pier lights and security discussion

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved several unanimous motions, including excusing two members, adopting prior meeting minutes, and filing the financial report. It approved a $365,261 reimbursement request for the 22601 9 Mile Rd site with a 14‑year repayment schedule. The board also authorized use of the revolving fund to complete payment for the 25225 Jefferson (Gourmet House) project, with 2025 taxes covering part of the expense.

• Excused Tony Rascano and Dustin Lent from the meeting (all 9 ayes)
• Approved minutes of the December 5, 2024 meeting (all 9 ayes)
• Received and filed the financial statement/treasurer’s report (all 9 ayes)
• Approved Brownfield reimbursement request for 22601 9 Mile Rd, not to exceed $365,261, 100% capture over 14 years (all 9 ayes)
• Approved use of the Brownfield revolving fund in 2026 to complete payment for 25225 Jefferson (Gourmet House), with 2025 payment from tax revenue (all 9 ayes)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. (all 9 ayes)

Fence Arb.

The Fence Arbitration Committee will hear a single case regarding a property at 21925 E 10 Mile. The applicant requests a 4-ft chain link fence and five 6-ft arborvitaes, which was previously denied because the fence extends beyond the front of the house. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and allow audience participation.

• Case #02-2025: Mirdash Pasho requests to install a 4-ft chain link fence along the right side of the house/garage and five 6-ft arborvitaes from the front of the garage to near the center of the driveway (reason for denial: fence goes beyond front of house)
• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025
• Audience participation opportunity

Activities Committee

The Activities Committee will continue their 2025 capital items discussion, focusing on adding a cement pathway on the north side of the park, a pathway to drive down, and drainage on the north side of the stage. They will also receive updates on Music by the Lake and Chamber Concerts, review the financial report, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion of adding cement pathway on north side of the park
• Discussion of adding pathway to drive down
• Discussion of adding drainage to north side of stage
• Updates on Music by the Lake Concerts
• Updates on Chamber Concerts

The Activities Committee approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The committee also voted to excuse Mayor Kip Walby from the meeting, again unanimously. Finally, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. with unanimous approval.

• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused Mayor Kip Walby from the meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m. (unanimous)

General Employees Pension Board

The General Employees' Pension Board will hear a flash report on investment performance for the period ending February 28, 2025, presented by Mariner. The board will also review a proposed Request for Information (RFI) for actuarial services and discuss Social Security benefits. Other items include approval of minutes and invoices, the MAPERS 2025 Spring Conference, and an election schedule for the seat of Vicky Shipman.

• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2025, and payment of invoices as of March 12, 2025
• Mariner presentation: Investment performance flash report for period ending February 28, 2025
• Review of proposed RFI for actuarial services
• Discussion of Social Security benefits
• MAPERS 2025 Spring Conference and election schedule for Vicky Shipman's seat

The board approved a Request for Information (RFI) for actuarial services, directing the City Clerk to post it on BidNet by March 21, 2025, with a 30-day response deadline. The board also approved consent agenda items, received the Mariner investment report, and approved paying costs for members to attend the MAPERS conference.

• Approved consent agenda: February 18, 2025 minutes and $1,511.10 invoice payment (3-0)
• Received and filed Mariner Flash Report for period ending February 28, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved RFI for actuarial services, directed posting on BidNet by March 21, 2025, with 30-day deadline (3-0)
• Approved paying costs for board members and one guest to attend MAPERS Spring Conference May 17-20, 2025 (3-0)
• Received and filed 2025 election schedule for Vicky Shipman's seat (3-0)

Waterfront Environmental Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the Earth Day Family Fun Day and the Nautical Coast Clean-Up. The agenda also includes new business regarding the Clean Marinas and Storm Drain Marking projects.

• Earth Day Family Fun Day
• Nautical Coast Clean-Up
• Clean Marinas Project
• Storm Drain Marking Project
• Appointment of new committee member Jennifer Kulinski

The Waterfront Environmental Committee approved the February minutes and discussed plans for the Earth Day Family Fun Day and the NCCUP event. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Excused absent members Kevin Hertel and Erin Liberty (motion passed, Mike opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from January, receive a director's report, and hear committee updates on athletics, lakefront parks, neighborhood parks, and recreation programs. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the agenda consists of standing reports and routine business.

• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2025 meeting
• Director's report on department operations
• Committee reports for athletics (soccer, baseball, softball, horseshoes, hockey)
• Committee reports for lakefront parks and aquatics (harbor, pool, Blossom Heath Park, Wahby Park, Veterans Memorial Park)
• Committee reports for neighborhood parks (Alexander, Blackburn, Brys, Champine, Frederick, Fresard, Gaffke, Kaufman, Welsh, Tiseo Skate Park) and recreation programs

The St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation Commission met on March 13, 2025, and approved the January 9, 2025 meeting minutes. They also received and filed the Director's Report and Committee Reports, which included updates on park projects, recreation programs, and facility maintenance. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved January 9, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Excused Brian Mispelon and Timothy Wofford from the meeting (all in favor)
• Received and filed Director's Report (all in favor)
• Received and filed Committee Reports (all in favor)

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 (November through January)
• Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum Budget Report (November through January)
• Cooperative Purchasing Account reports for January and February
• Raymond James monthly statements for December 31, 2024, through February 28, 2025

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board approved $135,000 from the Endowment Fund for upcoming library renovations. The board also received and filed financial reports, and discussed budget cuts of an estimated $100,000 for the next fiscal year due to the closure. The library will move to closing at 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday when Saturday closures begin in May.

• Approved $135,000 from Endowment Fund for renovations (unanimous)
• Received and filed financial reports for November-January (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment to add action item (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 16, 2025 annual meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:39 a.m. (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and receive reports from the Director. The body will hear updates from committees regarding athletics, lakefront facilities, neighborhood parks, and recreation programs.

• Reports on Lac Sainte Claire Harbor, Pool, and Aquatics
• Updates on Blossom Heath Park and Wahby Park
• Review of Veteran’s Memorial Park
• Reports on 10 neighborhood parks including Tiseo Skate Park
• Updates on Senior Liaison and Special Needs programs

Planning Commission

The March 11, 2025 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled because there are no cases to be heard. Approval of the January 14, 2025 meeting minutes will be deferred to the next regularly scheduled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to no cases
• Consideration of January 14, 2025 minutes postponed

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The March 11, 2025, meeting of the Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals has been cancelled because there are no cases to be heard. Consideration of the minutes from the February 11, 2025, meeting will occur at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no cases to be heard
• Minutes from February 11, 2025, meeting deferred to next meeting

Board of Review

The Board of Review met on March 10, 2025, to hear 28 property assessment appeals from residents, adjusting values on many after reviewing appraisals, comps, and explanations of uncapping and inflation. Earlier in March, the Board approved poverty exemption guidelines that now require a credit report and full year of bank statements. The Board also discussed changes to property classification, including separate lake view and lake front ECFs and the deletion of the new construction category.

• Board approved poverty exemption guidelines adding requirement for credit report and full year bank statements
• Denied poverty exemption for Denise Flynn (22645 Colony) after determining deposits exceeded reported income
• Lowered assessed and taxable value for Matthew/Sarah Cook at 22754 Worthington Ct from $309,500 to $244,000
• Recapped property at 21530 Grossedale for Alexander Bloomfield, lowering taxable value to $116,873 (50% uncapping)
• Adopted new Equalization Factor (ECF) book splitting lake view and lake front into separate categories

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests from Viviano Flower Shop and Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace to allow outdoor sale of seasonal products. The board will also consider approving minutes from its February 2025 meeting and hear audience comments.

• Case 06-2025: Viviano Flower Shop (32050 Harper) – variance for outdoor seasonal sales
• Case 07-2025: Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace (27900 Harper) – variance for outdoor seasonal sales
• Approval of February 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Audience participation period

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two variances for outdoor seasonal product sales: one for Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace (5-year term) and one for Viviano Flower Shop (1-year term). Both approvals include conditions to avoid interfering with handicap parking. The board also approved the minutes from the February 6, 2025 meeting.

• Approved variance for Nino Salvaggio to sell seasonal products outdoors for 5 years (5-2)
• Approved variance for Viviano Flower Shop to sell seasonal products from April to October 2025 (4-3)
• Approved minutes from February 6, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Historical Commission

The St. Clair Shores Historical Commission is meeting for its regular monthly session. The agenda includes standard items such as approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and updates on museum activities and historical society matters. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed under old or new business.

The St. Clair Shores Historical Commission met on March 4, 2025, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting. No new business was discussed. The commission received reports on finances, museum activities, and the farmhouse foundation work, and discussed updates on historical markers.

• Excused members Campbell, Zifilippo, and VanDeGraaf from the meeting (motion carried).
• Adopted the meeting agenda (motion carried).
• Approved the minutes of the February 4, 2025 regular meeting (motion carried).
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. (motion carried).

Water Resources

The Water Resources & Advisory Board will consider a request to extend a dock at 29438 Jefferson. The board will also receive an update on the 2025 maintenance dredge of the Lac Saint Clair Channel.

• Lake Case #01-2025: Request to extend dock length 15' on each side at 29438 Jefferson
• Lake Case #01-2023: Update on removing approximately 965 cubic yards of dredge material from Lac Saint Clair Channel
• EGLE training for Board members scheduled for May 13, 2025

The Water Resources & Advisory Board tabled a request to extend a dock at 29438 Jefferson by 15 feet on each side, after a motion to approve it failed due to lack of support. The board will reconsider the case at a future meeting with a full board present. The board also approved the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes and received an update on the Lac Saint Clair Channel maintenance dredge.

• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Tabled Lake Case #01-2025 – dock extension at 29438 Jefferson (all in favor)
• Motion to approve dock extension failed (no support)

Sign Arb

The February 27, 2025 Sign Arbitration meeting has been canceled because no cases were scheduled for hearing. The next meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2025. This agenda is purely procedural with no substantive items.

• Meeting canceled due to no cases scheduled

Planning Commission

The February 25, 2025 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled because there are no cases to be heard. Consideration of the January 14, 2025 minutes is postponed to the next regular meeting.

Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions

The Council Sub-Committee on Boards, Commissions & Committees will conduct interviews for the Waterfront Environmental Committee and Senior Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes reviewing resignations, new applications, and current vacancies. The meeting will begin with approval of minutes from January 28, 2025. This is a procedural meeting focused on filling and managing citizen advisory board positions.

• Interviews for Waterfront Environmental Committee and Senior Advisory Committee
• Review of January 28, 2025 interview
• Resignations (2) and new applications (2) to be reviewed
• Review of current vacancies
• No reappointments (0) listed

The sub-committee recommended Jennifer Kulinski for appointment to the Waterfront Environmental Committee, filling the vacant seat of Cori Champagne. It also accepted resignations from Amy Florek and Cori Champagne, and scheduled interviews for two new applicants. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Jennifer Kulinski for Waterfront Environmental Committee (3-0)
• Accepted resignation of Amy Florek from Downtown Development Authority (3-0)
• Accepted resignation of Cori Champagne from Waterfront Environmental Committee (3-0)
• Scheduled interviews for Matthew Wisotsky and Scott Holmes for March 25, 2025

Senior Advisory Committee

The St. Clair Shores Senior Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting with a mostly procedural agenda. Items include approval of minutes, a City Council liaison report, the Senior Center Coordinator report, and subcommittee updates. No specific ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed for discussion or decision.

• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2025
• City Council liaison report by David Rubello
• Senior Center Coordinator report
• Subcommittee reports

The St. Clair Shores Senior Advisory Committee approved the November 20, 2024 minutes and re-elected Carol Kapusnak as Chairperson, Adura Calhoun as Vice Chairperson, and Kathleen Rubino as Secretary. The committee discussed parking complaints at the senior center, with Chairperson Kapusnak proposing a new 'Senior Center Parking ONLY' sign and emailing coaches about bus parking. No formal votes were taken on these proposals.

• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Maureen Chabot, second by Adura Calhoun)
• Re-elected Carol Kapusnak as Chairperson (nominated by Adura Calhoun, seconded by Janet Horan)
• Re-elected Adura Calhoun as Vice Chairperson (nominated by Janet Horan, seconded by Michael Hansen)
• Re-elected Kathleen Rubino as Secretary (nominated by Janet Horan, seconded by Michael Hansen)

Library Board

The February 20, 2025 meeting of the St. Clair Shores Library Board has been cancelled. There are no items for discussion or decision.

Fence Arb.

The Fence Arbitration Committee will meet to review a request for a vinyl privacy fence installation. The committee will hear one specific case involving a permit denial based on height requirements.

• Case # 01-2025: Request for 87 feet of 6-foot high vinyl privacy fence and a 9-foot wide double driveway gate at 27421 Ursuline

Activities Committee

The Activities Committee will review minutes, hear updates on Music by the Lake and Chamber concerts, and continue discussion on 2025 capital items for the park, such as adding a cement pathway on the north side, a pathway to the drive, speakers towards the boats, cement behind the band shell, and drainage near the stage. No votes are scheduled; items remain under discussion.

• Approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Updates on Music by the Lake concerts: Air Margaritaville and Zang
• Discussion of capital items: cement pathway on north side of park, pathway to drive, speakers towards boats, cement behind band shell, and drainage near stage
• Financial report review

The Activities Committee approved spending up to $2,000 from the Special Activities Account to sponsor St. Patty's in the Park. They also agreed to book two bands, Bernadette Kathryn and Zang, to fill open dates for Music by the Lake. The committee discussed capital improvements and sponsorships but took no other formal votes.

• Approved up to $2,000 for St. Patty's in the Park sponsor (all ayes)
• Agreed to book Bernadette Kathryn and Zang for open Music by the Lake dates
• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes (all ayes)

General Employees Pension Board

The General Employees Pension Board will receive the 72nd Actuarial Valuation Report from Gabriel Roeder Smith & Company. Investment performance reviews from Mariner and Seizert Capital Partners will also be presented. The board will review service provider performance and discuss social security benefits. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and invoices.

• Presentation of 72nd Actuarial Valuation Report by Gabriel Roeder Smith & Company
• Mariner quarterly and flash investment performance reviews for periods ending December 31, 2024, and January 31, 2025
• Service Provider Performance Review for Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company Actuarial Services
• Review and file 2024 Service Provider Disclosure Forms
• Presentation from Seizert Capital Partners

The board approved the 72nd annual actuarial valuation, certifying a $3,021,956 employer contribution for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025. It also received and filed investment reports from Seizert Capital Partners and Mariner, and approved continuing services with the actuary while directing legal to draft a request for proposals for actuarial services and audit. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and invoices totaling $13,355.12 (5-0)
• Approved 72nd actuarial valuation and certified $3,021,956 employer contribution (5-0)
• Received and filed Seizert Capital Partners presentation (5-0)
• Received and filed Mariner quarterly report ending Dec 31, 2024 (5-0)
• Received and filed Mariner flash report ending Jan 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved continuing services with Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company and directed legal to draft RFP for actuarial services and audit (5-0)
• Received and filed 2024 service provider disclosure forms (5-0)

Waterfront Environmental Committee

The St. Clair Shores Waterfront Environmental Committee will hold its regular February meeting, covering updates on the Annual Meeting, Nautical Coast Clean-Up, and Earth Day Family Fun Day. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, treasury report, and social outreach. No new ordinances, contracts, or votes on funding are listed.

• Review of 2025 Annual Meeting
• Planning for Nautical Coast Clean-Up
• Discussion of Earth Day Family Fun Day
• Social outreach update
• Treasury report

The St. Clair Shores Waterfront Environmental Committee met on February 18, 2025, and approved the January minutes and the treasurer's report, though the report noted a discrepancy in the city's balance that needs reconciliation. The committee also discussed upcoming events, including the Nautical Coast Clean Up on May 18 and Earth Day Family Fun Day on April 19, and heard about a storm drain medallion project and a pumping station tour. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and planning-focused.

• Approved January 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report, noting $5,150.59 discrepancy to reconcile (unanimous)
• Excused absent members (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Parking Committee

The City Parking Committee will hear Case #01-2025, a request from Heather Socia and Richard Conte to pour a second driveway and approach at 22621 Socia. The plan review was previously denied. As a two-member board, both votes are needed for approval; one 'no' vote kills the motion.

• Case #01-2025: request for a 9-foot-wide by 60-foot-long second driveway and approach east of existing house at 22621 Socia (plan review denied)

Planning Commission

The February 11, 2025 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled because there are no cases to be heard. Approval of prior meeting minutes will be handled at the next scheduled meeting.

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals will consider a variance request (Case PBBA25001) to use posts from the existing wood porch and Trek deck material for the front porch at 22515 Benjamin. The board will also review meeting minutes from November 12, 2024.

• Case PBBA25001: request to reuse wood porch posts and use Trek deck or equivalent for front porch at 22515 Benjamin
• Consideration of meeting minutes from November 12, 2024

The Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals approved a request to use wood posts from the current porch and Trek decking material for a front porch at 22515 Benjamin, subject to building code compliance. The board also excused staff liaison Denise Pike and approved the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting.

• Approved wood front porch with Trek decking at 22515 Benjamin (all ayes)
• Excused Denise Pike from meeting (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2024 (all ayes)

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider five variance requests. These include requests for setback changes, parking reductions, and structure size adjustments for both commercial and residential properties.

• Case 11-2022: Request to waive concrete screenwall at 25801 Jefferson
• Case 35-2024: 15' setback variance for drive-thru and 12 parking space variance at 22601 9 Mile Rd.
• Case 01-2025: 416 square foot size variance for detached garage at 20100 Maxine
• Case 04-2025: Sideyard and 13' front yard setback variance for porch and addition at 22515 Benjamin
• Case 05-2025: 10 foot front setback variance for metal canopy at 27101 Harper

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a request to extend a variance waiving the concrete screenwall requirement for Brunch with Me at 25801 Jefferson, with a 3-4 vote. The board approved several other variances, including setback and parking variances for a retail center at 22601 9 Mile Rd., a garage size variance at 20100 Maxine, a porch setback variance at 22515 Benjamin, and a canopy setback variance at 27101 Harper. Minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Denied extension of screenwall waiver variance for Brunch with Me (3-4)
• Approved 15' setback variance for drive thru at 22601 9 Mile Rd. (7-0)
• Approved 12 parking space variance for retail center at 22601 9 Mile Rd. (7-0)
• Approved 416 sq ft garage size variance at 20100 Maxine (7-0)
• Approved porch setback variance (not second story) at 22515 Benjamin (7-0)
• Approved 10' front setback variance for metal canopy at 27101 Harper (7-0)
• Approved minutes from January 9, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Historical Commission

The agenda consists of standard procedural items: call to order, adoption of agenda, approval of minutes, and information reports from the treasurer, museum, historical society, commission members, and librarian. There are no specific rezoning requests, contracts, or public hearings listed. The meeting is largely administrative with old and new business to be discussed.

• No substantive actions or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is procedural only

The St. Clair Shores Historical Commission met and approved a $400 expenditure to frame a donated 46-star flag, funded through the Historical Society. Members discussed using the remaining $10,000 budget for structural repairs to the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum, with bids to be presented to City Council in March. No formal votes were taken on the repair plans or other discussed items.

• Approved $400 for framing the donated 46-star flag (unanimous)
• Excused member Kay VanDeGraaf from the meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the January 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. (unanimous)

Water Resources

The Water Resources & Advisory Board will meet to review a request for a dock extension and receive notice regarding an emergent seawall repair. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from October 1, 2024.

• Lake Case #01-2025: Request to extend dock length 15' on each side at 29438 Jefferson
• Informational notice of emergent seawall repair at 22479 LaVon

The Water Resources & Advisory Board tabled a request by Bayside Marine to extend a dock at 29438 Jefferson by 15 feet on each side. The board required a boundary survey, clarification from the building official and city attorney on dock extension limits, and original dock construction documents. The board also approved the October 1, 2024 meeting minutes and excused an absent commissioner.

• Approved October 1, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Excused Robert Krompatic from February 4, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Tabled Lake Case #01-2025 (dock extension at 29438 Jefferson) pending boundary survey, legal clarification, and original documents (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 28, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no cases to be heard. Approval of the minutes from the January 14, 2025, meeting will be deferred to the next regularly scheduled meeting. This session is purely procedural with no decisions or discussions.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of cases
• Approval of January 14, 2025, minutes postponed to next meeting

Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions

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

• Interviews for Cool City Committee, Downtown Development Authority, and SCS Memorial Day Parade Committee
• Review of 2 resignations
• Review of 2 new applications
• Review of 2 reappointments
• Review of Cool City Committee attendance

The Council Sub-Committee on Boards, Commissions and Committees recommended three appointments to city boards, accepted two resignations, and recommended two reappointments. All recommendations were approved unanimously and will go to the Mayor and Council for final approval.

• Recommended Aaron Kuhn to Cool City Committee (3-0)
• Recommended Mark Wiley to SCS Memorial Day Parade Committee (3-0)
• Recommended Sasha Murphy to Downtown Development Authority (3-0)
• Accepted resignations of Christina Lefleur and Marguerite Bowman (3-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Lillian Bate to Parks & Recreation Commission (3-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Maria Galla to SCS Memorial Day Parade Committee (3-0)
• Recommended declaring Cool City Committee seat vacant (3-0)

Election Commission

The Election Commission is meeting to discuss permanent boundary line alterations for 11 different precincts. The body will also consider renumbering precincts from 1-21 to 1-12 and a recommendation to abolish three voting locations.

• Proposed boundary and voting location changes for Precincts 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 12
• Proposed boundary line changes for Precincts 6, 7, 10, and 11
• Renumbering of precincts from 1-21 to 1-12
• Recommendation to Council to abolish 3 voting locations

The Election Commission unanimously approved a resolution redrawing all precinct boundary lines, consolidating the city's 21 precincts into 12 to comply with updated Michigan Election Law and save costs. The commission also approved renumbering the precincts from 1-21 to 1-12 and recommended the City Council abolish three voting locations: South Lake Administration Building, St. Joan of Arc Community Center, and Lakeside Community Church. All motions passed 4-0.

• Approved redrawing Precinct 1 boundary, moving polling place to Senior Center/Civic Arena (4-0)
• Approved redrawing Precinct 2 boundary, moving polling place to St. Paul's Lutheran Church (4-0)
• Approved redrawing Precinct 3 boundary, polling place at St. Lucy Catholic Church (4-0)
• Approved redrawing Precinct 6 boundary, polling place at Blossom Heath (4-0)
• Approved redrawing Precinct 7 boundary, polling place at The Shores Church (4-0)
• Approved redrawing Precinct 8 boundary, polling place at Lakeview High School (4-0)
• Approved redrawing Precinct 9 boundary, polling place at VFW Bruce Post (4-0)
• Approved redrawing Precincts 10, 11, and 12 boundaries with polling places at St. Margaret Church, Lake Shore High School, and Lake Shore Administrative Center (4-0)

Election Commission

The St. Clair Shores Election Coordinating Committee will meet to consider approving election coordinating agreements with Lake Shore Public Schools and Lakeview Public Schools. The committee will also vote on minutes from a 2021 meeting and hear audience participation.

• Lake Shore Public Schools Election Coordinating Agreement
• Lakeview Public Schools Election Coordinating Agreement
• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2021, meeting

Sign Arb

The Sign Arbitration Committee will discuss a request from Timothy Muller for a wall-mounted sign at 28801 Harper (Beyond Juice and Eatery) that was previously denied because the sign does not abut a road. The committee will also approve minutes from its December 2024 meeting and hear audience comments.

• Request from Timothy Muller (Curb Appeal Concepts) for a wall-mounted sign at 28801 Harper for Beyond Juice and Eatery; denied because sign does not abut a road
• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2024 meeting

The Sign Arbitration Board approved a wall-mounted sign on the north elevation of Beyond Juice and Eatery at 28801 Harper, despite the wall not abutting a road. The approval was conditional on the applicant forgoing a sign on the south elevation and making no other changes without formal request. The board also excused City Clerk Abrial Barrett and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved wall-mounted sign on north elevation for Beyond Juice and Eatery (all ayes)
• Excused City Clerk Abrial Barrett from the meeting (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of December 19, 2024 (all ayes)

General Employees Pension Board

The General Employees' Pension Board will meet to conduct annual elections for Chair and Vice-Chair. The board will also discuss estimated budgeted expenses for the 2025 fiscal year end and review service provider performance.

• Annual election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025
• Review of FYE 2025 estimated budgeted expenses
• Performance review of Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company Actuarial Services
• Approval of final retirement calculations for John Jannette
• Review of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Portfolio Monitoring Reports

The General Employees' Pension Board approved the FY2024-2025 budget totaling $6,632,500 in expenses, re-elected Kip Walby as Chair and John Caron as Vice Chair, and tabled a performance review of actuary Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company. The board also approved consent agenda items including invoices totaling $60,557 and final retirement calculations for John Jannette. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with two members absent.

• Approved FY2024-2025 budget of $6,632,500 (3-0)
• Re-elected Kip Walby as Chair and John Caron as Vice Chair for 2025 (3-0)
• Tabled Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company service provider performance review (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including invoices totaling $60,557 (3-0)
• Approved final retirement calculations for John Jannette (3-0)

Waterfront Environmental Committee

The committee will review and approve minutes from a prior meeting, hear the treasury report, and discuss the recent annual meeting held January 18. Public comments will be taken. No significant decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of meeting minutes and treasury report
• Discussion of the annual meeting held January 18, 2025
• Public comments and excuse absences

The St. Clair Shores Waterfront Environmental Committee met on January 21, 2025, and approved the November and December 2024 meeting minutes with spelling corrections. The treasurer's report for calendar year 2024 was approved, showing income exceeded spending by $3,876.34, with a year-end balance of $15,257.28. The committee also reviewed plans for the annual meeting, including student awards at Ardmore Elementary School, and discussed storm drain medallions and monofilament line cleanup at Blossom Heath. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November and December 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 treasurer's report showing $15,257.28 year-end balance (unanimous)
• Excused absent members (unanimous)

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting with standard procedural items including approval of November 2024 minutes, liaison and coordinator reports, and public comments. No substantive decisions or financial items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024
• Liaison report from City Council member David Rubello
• Senior Center Coordinator report by Matthew Hubinsky
• Public comments (limit 5 minutes per speaker)

The St. Clair Shores Senior Advisory Committee met on November 21, 2024, and approved the minutes from the October 17 meeting. The main agenda item was a presentation by Patrick Coletta, Chief of Hate Crimes for Macomb County, about the county's Hate Crimes Unit and its 'Hate Crimes 101' awareness program. The committee also discussed updates on blood pressure cuffs, an elder abuse subcommittee, and various senior center activities. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy matters.

• Approved minutes of October 17, 2024 meeting (motion by Bryan Owens, second by Adura Calhoun)
• Heard presentation on Macomb County Hate Crimes Unit and 'Hate Crimes 101' program
• Discussed update on new blood pressure cuffs (SCOTS board agreed to pay)
• Discussed Elder Abuse Subcommittee follow-up (meeting to be scheduled)
• Suggested inviting Kris Lamblin from Michigan DHHS Adult Protective Services to speak
• Noted Dave Rubello elected as Mayor Pro Tem

Library Board

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board holds its annual meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The only action item is the election of officers. Financial reports for November are not available.

• Election of officers (action item)
• Monthly budget reports for November and December listed as not available

The St. Clair Shores Public Library Board held its annual meeting, approving the agenda, minutes, and financial reports. The board also approved the election of officers, though the minutes do not specify which officers were elected. No other substantive decisions were made; most discussion centered on patron concerns, upcoming programs, and renovation plans.

• Adopted the January 16, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved election of officers (unanimous)

Activities Committee

The St. Clair Shores Activities Committee will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and approve minutes from September 2024. Members will receive updates on Music by the Lake and Chamber Concerts. The main discussion focuses on proposed 2025 capital improvements including adding cement pathways, upgrading electrical, installing speakers, and adding drainage at the park. A financial report and new/old business are also on the agenda.

• Nomination and election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion of adding cement pathway on north side of park and behind band shell
• Discussion of adding pathway to drive down
• Discussion of upgrading electrical and installing speakers towards boats
• Discussion of adding drainage to the north side direction of the stage

The Activities Committee approved funding for an ice sculpture ($400) and a photo booth ($1,500), and booked two bands for Music by the Lake. They discussed but did not decide on moving the tree lighting, capital improvements, and remaining band selections.

• Elected Liz Munger as Chair and Karl Schwarzwalder as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 18, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $400 for an ice sculpture for Aqua Freeze (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 from Special Activities Account for photo booth (unanimous)
• Agreed to book The Groove Council and Mainstream Drive for Music by the Lake (unanimous)

Activities Committee

The Activities Committee will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, approve previous minutes, and discuss updates. Key discussions include Music by the Lake and Chamber Concerts, plus a detailed review of proposed 2025 capital improvements for the park, such as adding cement pathways, upgrading electrical, installing speakers, and improving drainage. A financial report will also be presented.

• Nomination and election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion of Music by the Lake Concerts
• Discussion of Chamber Concerts
• 2025 Capital Items: adding cement pathway on north side of park, pathway to drive down, upgrading electrical, installing speakers towards boats, adding cement behind band shell, adding drainage to northside of stage
• Financial Report review

The Activities Committee approved funding for an ice sculpture at Aqua Freeze ($400) and a photo booth ($1,500 from Special Activities Account). They also booked two bands for Music by the Lake and discussed capital improvements, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved $400 for ice sculpture at Aqua Freeze (all in favor)
• Approved $1,500 for photo booth from Special Activities Account (all in favor)
• Approved booking The Groove Council and Mainstream Drive for Music by the Lake (all in favor)
• Elected Liz Munger as Chair and Karl Schwarzwalder as Vice-Chair (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of September 18, 2024 meeting (all in favor)

Fence Arb.

The January 15, 2025 Fence Arbitration meeting of St. Clair Shores was canceled because there were no cases to hear. This is a procedural cancellation with no substantive items discussed.

• Meeting canceled; no cases were scheduled for arbitration

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan for exterior renovations and a walk-in cooler at 27101 Harper. The body will also address zoning amendments and elect officers.

• Site plan approval for exterior renovations and walk-in cooler at 27101 Harper (Hungry Howie’s)
• Zoning amendments (Case No. PPC25002)
• Election of officers

The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a site plan for exterior renovations and a walk-in cooler at 27101 Harper Avenue for a Hungry Howie's carry-out restaurant, with conditions including screening mechanical equipment, obtaining a 10-foot setback variance, and adding a no-right-turn sign. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of zoning amendments that adjust parking requirements for certain uses, including fast-food restaurants and salons, based on 50% of gross floor area and a 4-space minimum for some uses. The meeting also included approval of previous minutes and election of officers.

• Approved site plan for Hungry Howie's at 27101 Harper (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendments for parking requirements (unanimous)
• Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Paul Doppke as Chairman, Kathy Hanson as Secretary, Lou Schelosky as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

The January 14, 2025, Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals meeting has been cancelled because there are no cases to be heard. Consideration of the minutes from the November 12, 2024, meeting will occur at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled – no cases to be heard
• Minutes from November 12, 2024, deferred to next meeting

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests, including a commercial request from New York Deli to allow an existing fence in place of a concrete wall and an outdoor seating area within the right-of-way. Two residential garage setback variances are also on the agenda. The board will discuss upcoming zoning ordinance changes and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Case 03-2025: New York Deli at 25008 Little Mack Ave seeks variances for a fence and outdoor seating in the right-of-way
• Case 01-2025: Matthew Zabel at 20100 Maxine requests 10.5-foot sideyard setback variance for a garage
• Case 02-2025: Douglas Thompson at 22710 Grove requests 7.5-foot sideyard setback variance for a garage
• Board discussion on upcoming Zoning Ordinance changes
• Approval of minutes from December 5, 2024 meeting

The St. Clair Shores Zoning Board of Appeals approved two garage setback variances (10.5' for 20100 Maxine, 7.5' for 22710 Grove), denied a fence-in-lieu-of-wall variance for New York Deli, and approved an outdoor seating area variance for the same property. The board also approved the December 5, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 10.5' sideyard setback variance for garage at 20100 Maxine (5-2)
• Approved 7.5' sideyard setback variance for garage at 22710 Grove (6-1)
• Denied variance to allow existing fence in place of concrete wall at 25008 Little Mack Ave (6-1)
• Approved variance for outdoor seating area within right-of-way at 25008 Little Mack Ave (7-0)
• Approved minutes from December 5, 2024 meeting (7-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The meeting will begin with approval of November 2024 minutes, followed by nomination and election of a Chair and Vice-Chair for the commission. The Director will give a report, and committees covering athletics, lakefront parks, neighborhood parks, and recreation programs will provide updates. Public comment is scheduled before adjournment.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Committee reports covering athletics, lakefront parks, neighborhood parks, and recreation programs
• Director’s Report on department updates

Parks & Recreation Commission

The St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for the upcoming term. Commissioners will also approve previous meeting minutes, receive a Director's Report, and hear committee updates on athletics, lakefront parks, neighborhood parks, and recreation programs.

• Nomination and election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2024
• Committee reports on athletics, including soccer, baseball, softball, horseshoes, hockey, and figure skating
• Lakefront Parks & Aquatics Facilities update on Lac Sainte Claire Harbor, Pool, Aquatics, Blossom Heath Park, Wahby Park, and Veteran's Memorial Park
• Neighborhood Parks update on 10 parks including Alexander, Blackburn, Brys, Champine, Frederick, Fresard, Gaffke, Kaufman, Welsh, and Tiseo Skate Park

The Parks and Recreation Commission elected April Heier as Chair and Lil Bate as Vice-Chair, both unanimously. The commission also approved the November 14, 2024 minutes and excused absent member John Jonassen. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on reports and discussions.

• Elected April Heier as Chair (all ayes)
• Elected Lil Bate as Vice-Chair (all ayes)
• Approved November 14, 2024 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Excused John Jonassen from meeting (all ayes)

Communications Commission

The Communications Commission will consider approving the December 2024 meeting minutes and discuss the 2025 social media plan. Commission members may also offer comments, followed by a brief public comment period.

• Approve or deny December 2024 meeting minutes
• Discuss 2025 social media plan

The Communications Commission approved the minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting and reviewed the 2025 social media plan. All members agreed to communicate all events and public meetings in one place to make information easier for residents to find. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved minutes of December 11, 2024 (all attendees)
• Reviewed 2025 social media plan; agreed to centralize event/public meeting communications

Historical Commission

The St. Clair Shores Historical Commission is meeting for its annual session. The agenda consists of procedural items such as approval of minutes, treasurer's report, museum activities update, and committee member comments. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

The St. Clair Shores Historical Commission held its annual meeting and unanimously reelected all current officers for 2025. The commission also approved funding for several museum programs and discussed upcoming events and historical marker updates.

• Reelected current officers for 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved funding for Block Quilting workshop ($50), UV film ($30), and Irish lecture (up to $200)
• Approved minutes of November 5, 2024 meeting
• Excused Wint and Zifilippo from meeting
• Adopted agenda

Water Resources

The January 7, 2025 Water Resources Board meeting has been canceled. The cancellation notice indicates there are no scheduled cases to be heard. This meeting was scheduled to be held in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.