St. Clair Shores City Council Awards Liquor License, Approves Music in the Park

City Council voted on a number of items Monday evening before the announcement that  will be coming to St. Clair Shores.

Liquor license approved

A request for a liquor license from at the was approved by St. Clair Shores City Council. The catering company can now offer liquor for sale during events such as seafood buffets, Mother's Day brunches, and fundraisers. Currently, events would have to apply to the state for one-day licenses. The city now has five licenses available to be issued.

Music in the park returns

The Macomb Chamber Music Society receives approval from City Council to hold their Monday evening concerts during July and August in Wahby Park. 

Bond approval

St. Clair Shores City Council approved the issuing $585,000 in bonds to pay for improvements to the city's sanitary sewers.

Bids approved

• City Council approved a three year contract with Plante & Moran for audit services. The bid contract was bid out, and after interviews and checking references, city staff recommended the contract with Plante & Moran—the city's current audit firm.
• A two-year extension of the tree trimming and stump removal contract with Wosney Tree Service was approved by City Council. The bid was nearly 60 percent lower than other bidders.
• A request to purchase a new email server and software was approved by City Council. The current 7-year-old server will be replaced, which will also allow for city employees to receive emails with larger attachments.

Community Development Block Grant budget

Council approved a revised Community Development Block Grant which increased the allocation to the from a proposed $92,500 to $100,000. Funds will also be allocated to homeowner rehabilitation, street and infrastructure repair, code enforcement wages and local community service organizations.