Council Member· 2023–2027
Chris M. Vitale
St. Clair Shores
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 3:13:30
- Avg per meeting
- 10:45
- Segments
- 2602
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Top issues during term (20)
Flock surveillance camera contract concerns
The cameras cost about $3,000 each per year — $36,000 total — paid from drug forfeiture funds, with three years left on a five-year contract.
Assumption Nursery School parking variance
No city budget impact; the addition is privately funded by the school.
Police & Fire Pension Fund Investment Performance
$1.6 million moved to cash from two funds to cover upcoming pension benefit payments.
Small cell wireless pole at 32215 Jefferson
Likely minimal direct city cost; lease or permitting terms not stated.
Bon Bray traffic speeds and Shortcrest construction traffic
Danielson Endodontics fence variance
Any removal or modification of noncompliant fencing would come at the property owners' own expense.
Commercial vehicle parking rules in residential districts
No direct cost — this is about code enforcement and what residents can park at home.
Senior Advisory Committee quorum problem
Most programs are free or low-cost to seniors; some courses like the AARP driver class charge a small day-of fee.
Water Resources Board appeal — boat lift relocation at 33800 Jefferson
Cost falls on the private applicant; no city spending is identified.
Ardmore Park private park accessory structure variance
Board and commission member compensation
A modest increase in stipend costs for volunteer boards across about eleven bodies.
Park Court vacation near Ardmore Elementary
No budget impact; it's an administrative cleanup of state maps.
Graystone Consulting Invoices
The corrected bill is $2,051.18 versus the $6,752.60 originally billed — a significant reduction the board should verify.
Harper Avenue traffic between 10 and 11 Mile
Unknown; any signal would be a county project.
Driveway apron parking ticket dispute
Residents risk tickets and court costs under conflicting ordinances.
Lake St. Clair muck, cormorants, and water infrastructure
Unknown; potential costs of water system improvements on canal streets.
Residential accessory structure and deck variances
Residential zoning variance for air conditioner placement
No cost to the city; this was a homeowner's zoning request.
Board member resignation creates vacancy
Canal dock permit at 22429 Lakecrest
The applicant pays a fee for the case review, which could be forfeited if they don't show up.
Decisions during term (248)
Recorded while Vitale was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Excuse Mayor Walby
Revisions to the Commercial Vehicles Ordinance (tabled)
Revision to Article VI, Sec. 40-159 — driveway appeal process
Purchase and outfitting of F-150 utility vehicle (tabled)
Consent Agenda (bills, fees, contracts, minutes, Express Waste contract)
Adjournment
Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
Variance for air conditioner relocation at 22543 LaVon (Case PBBA26007)
Approval of July 14, 2026 meeting minutes
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 14, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
Approval of September 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Canal Case #22-2026 – 23334 Liberty seawall (Schaefer)
Lake Case #23-2026 – 33806 Jefferson dock, dredging and hoist (Engh)
Canal Case #24-2026 – 23444 Liberty seawall (Gault)
Adjournment.
Denial of resolution vacating the 141-foot public alley west of 27109 Harper and east of 21408 Centennial (PPC26005)
Adoption of resolutions vacating and decertifying Park Court between Ardmore Park and Louise Street (R-2026-37, R-2026-38)
Site plan approval for rear addition to Assumption Nursery School, 22150 Marter Road (PPC26013, R-2026-39)
Consent agenda items 8a–8e and 8g–8i
Voting record (22)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Purchase and outfitting of F-150 utility vehicle (tabled)
Wanted mechanical and service history before approving a $63,000 purchase.
enter closed session as permitted by State Statute MCLA 15.268, Section 8 (c) at 8:24 p.m.
Closed session under MCLA 15.268, Section 8(c)
Pool Building Renovation Contract Award
Believes council was not kept in the loop and that a cheaper fix adding three toilets and three sinks was possible.
award the bid and contract for the Pool Building Renovation to Quadrate Construction, LLC in the amount of $1,767,573.78 which includes a 15% contingency as recommended by the City Manager
enter into closed session as permitted by State Statute MCLA 15.268 Section 8 (c) & (e) at 9:31 p.m.
enter into closed session as permitted by State Statute MCLA 15.268 Section 8 (c) at 9:30 p.m.
enter into closed session as permitted by State Statute MCLA 15.268 Section 8 (c, h) at 10:38 p.m.
Enter closed session under MCLA 15.268, Section 8(c) and (h)
enter Closed Session as permitted by State Statute MCLA 15.268, Section 8 (c) at 10:09 p.m.
Closed Session Request (MCLA 15.268, Section 8(c))
enter into closed session as permitted by State Statute MCLA 15.268 Section 8 (c) at 8:50 p.m.
Closed Session — Collective Bargaining (MCLA 15.268(8)(c))
enter Closed Session as permitted by State Statute MCLA 15.268, Section 8 (c) at 9:50 p.m.
Closed Session (MCLA 15.268, Section 8(c))
enter closed session as permitted by State Statute MCLA 15.268, Section 8(e) at 8:15 p.m.
Enter closed session re: Javell Johnson, et al. v. City
Motion to reject Compensation Commission 2% salary increase (R-2026-01)
approve the budget amendment for Brys Park Walking Path Replacement in the amount of $989,011
that the recommendation of the Compensation Commission be rejected
enter closed session at 8:23 p.m.
Budget Amendment for Brys Park Walking Path — $989,011
Opposed to spending $1 million on unstable soil and against adding more pavement; favors a nature trail