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

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.

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

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

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)

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

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)

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.

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)

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)

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.

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.

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

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.

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)

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 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.

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)

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)

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)

Planning Commission

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)

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)

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

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 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 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)

Library Board

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 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 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)

Water Resources

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)

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

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)

Police & Fire Civil Service Commission

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)

Library Board

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 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 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)

General Employees Pension Board

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)

Planning Commission

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

Bldg/Prop Mnt.

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)

Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)

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)

Water Resources

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)

Historical Commission

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)

Planning Commission

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 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)

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)

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 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 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)

Senior Advisory Committee

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.

Water Resources

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 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)

Planning Commission

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)

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Library Board

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)

Senior Advisory Committee

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)

Fence Arb.

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)

Mechanical Equipment Arbitration

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)

General Employees Pension Board

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)

Communications Commission

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.

Planning Commission

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 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

Water Resources

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)

Historical Commission

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)

Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions

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 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)

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)

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)

Brownfield

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)

Senior Advisory Committee

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)

Activities Committee

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)