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St. Clair Shores council swears in three members, names Ron Frederick mayor pro tem and votes to enter closed session
Summary
At its Nov. 17 organizational meeting the St. Clair Shores City Council administered oaths to three council members, unanimously selected Ron Frederick as mayor pro tem, approved the consent agenda, and voted to convene a closed session under state statute MCL A 15.268 section 8(c).
The St. Clair Shores City Council on Nov. 17 administered the oath of office to three council members and handled routine organizational items before hearing presentations on infrastructure.
Judge Marcu administered the oath to John Karen, David Rebello and Candace Barbara Roussy, each repeating the pledge to support the U.S. and Michigan constitutions and to fulfill the responsibilities of office. After the swearing‑in, Councilmember Burgess nominated Councilmember Ron Frederick to serve as mayor pro tem; the nomination was seconded by Councilmember Rebello and the council recorded the motion as approved by voice vote (recorded in the meeting as 7–0).
The mayor used the organizational time to thank residents for passage of a recent millage, noting the increased funding supports police and fire services and expressing appreciation for voter support.
Procedural votes and motions - Selection of mayor pro tem: Motion to select Councilmember Ron Frederick as mayor pro tem moved by Councilmember Burgess and supported by Councilmember Rebello; vote recorded as unanimous (7–0), outcome: approved. - Consent agenda: Motion to approve the consent agenda was moved by "mister Kieran" and supported by "mister Frederick." The council voiced 'Aye' and the consent agenda passed (no roll‑call details beyond the affirmative voice votes recorded in the transcript). - Closed session: The council voted to meet in closed session under "state statue m c l a 15.268 section 8 c." The motion was moved by Councilman Kieran, supported by Councilwoman Rusey, and a roll‑call vote recorded seven 'Aye' votes (Council member Kieran, Rusey, Burgess, Frederick, Rovello/Rebello, Vitale, and the Mayor), after which the meeting adjourned to closed session.
Other agenda items The council heard community presentations (Kiwanis donation, the Assumption Cultural Center senior‑health expo proclamation) and received staff updates on street PASER ratings, crosswalk illumination, a contractor IRS garnishment matter, and a Benjamin Statler Canal dredge item that was deferred for future meetings.
Sources: Oath administered by Judge Marcu; nomination and mayor pro tem vote recorded in council discussion; closed session request citing MCL A 15.268 section 8(c) and roll‑call recorded on the transcript.
