Ronald J. Frederick

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.

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

TABLE

Purchase and outfitting of F-150 utility vehicle (tabled)

Believed the 2012 vehicle replacement is overdue and needed now.

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)

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

that the recommendation of the Compensation Commission be rejected

enter closed session at 8:23 p.m.

Motion to reject Compensation Commission 2% salary increase (R-2026-01)