Votes at a glance: St. Clair Shores council actions Dec. 1, 2025

Here are the formal actions the St. Clair Shores City Council approved on Dec. 1, 2025:

• Fee schedule revision (Agenda Item 4): Motion to approve revised fee schedule to take effect 01/01/2026. Mover: Council member Vitale; second: Council member Burgess. Outcome: Approved 6–1 (Council member Frederick opposed). Amendment adopted to move 'work without a permit' charges to the penalty clause.

• Police vehicle purchase (6A): Approve purchase of one Ford Explorer Police Interceptor from state vendor Gorno Ford ($46,810 total; $31,200 insurance funds; $15,610 FY patrol budget). Mover: Council member Rusey; second: Council member Frederick. Outcome: Approved unanimous.

• Michigan Drug Court grant extension (6B): Authorize execution and continuation of the Michigan Drug Court grant for the district problem‑solving court. Mover: Council member Karen; second: Council member Frederick. Outcome: Approved unanimous.

• Consortium fuel contract extension (6C): Approve two‑year extension of the joint bid for unleaded and diesel fuel (20‑community consortium). Mover: Council member Frederick; second: Council member Karen. Outcome: Approved unanimous.

• DPW pickup truck replacements (6D): Approve replacement of four DPW pickup trucks via state procurement and cascade older units to Parks & Rec. Mover: Council member Frederick; second: Council member Rubello. Outcome: Approved unanimous.

• Consent agenda (Item 7): Mover: Council member Kearns; second: Council member Frederick. Outcome: Approved unanimous.

• Closed session (end of meeting): Move to meet in closed session under MCL 15.268(e) to discuss pending litigation (Dimitri Stathis v. City of St. Clair Shores; George Filonio v. City of St. Clair Shores). Mover: Council member Rusey; second: Council member Karen. Outcome: Roll-call vote — all Aye.

Each of the motions above is reflected in the meeting record and minutes. For full text, background materials and any associated purchase orders, contact the city clerk's office or review the posted meeting packet.