<p> CITY OF ST CLAIR, MICHIGAN REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SYNOPSIS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 7:00 P.M</p><p>Meeting Called to Order at 7:00pm by Mayor Cedar in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 547 N. Carney Drive. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. </p><p>PRESENT: Cedar, Ellery, Kindsvater, Klieman, LaPorte, McCartney ABSENT: Kuffa (excused)</p><p>Consent Agenda – Approved city council minutes of 09/5/17, received Cemetery Board of Trustees minutes of 8/1/17 and accepted with regrets resignations from Housing Commission & Cemetery Board of Trustees.</p><p>Public Hearing- Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate Request: Planet Clair, LLC. Dan Casey, EDA and Rick Barreca, Planet Clair, LLC spoke for 12-year tax abatement. Public comment included property security concerns and request for abatement term details. Closed at 7:28pm. Ordinances and Resolutions-Adopted Resolution (17-17) Approving application of Planet Clair, LLC, Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate and Resolution (17-18) Approval of 2016-17 Budget Adjustments. Reports from Administration –City-wide crack sealing of local streets almost done. Cemetery Board of Trustees and Harbor Commission seats available. National Voter Registration Day is 9/26/17.</p><p>Unfinished Business – None</p><p>New Business – Scheduled public hearing: Vacation of Ruff and Orchard Streets 10/2/17, accepted MML proposal for 2017-18 Property and Liability Insurance Renewal, approved local street projects and Housing Board appointment.</p><p>Claims and Accounts – Approved payment of bills for 9/8/17 and 9/15/17 as presented.</p><p>Public Questions and Comments – Administration requested to consider Thornapple for repair.</p><p>Mayor and Councilmember Comments and Announcements – Special Events: St. Clair Historical Museum presentation of 50 plus years of St. Clair Theater Guild 9/21 @ 7pm and 9/22 @ 1pm; St. Mary’s Festival 9/22-9/24; Chalk the Walk and Whistles on the Water 9/30/17 and St. Clair Library System 100th anniversary celebration 9/30/17. Thank you to Patrick Coughlin for his help with hurricane relief efforts in Florida.</p><p>Adjourned at 7:47pm. Annette Sturdy, City Clerk</p>