Council to review meeting-minute software, drone limits and a draft ordinance restricting sale to minors

At the Feb. 2 meeting the St. Clair Shores City Council directed staff to review software options and existing modules to produce ADA-compliant meeting minutes and to avoid unnecessary software expense where possible.

Council discussed possible local regulation of low-level drone use. Staff noted municipal authority is limited because the Federal Aviation Administration regulates airspace, but local controls can regulate takeoffs and landings on city property, address privacy and nuisance concerns, and create no-drone launch zones on municipal property. The council asked staff to consult the city attorney and report back.

Councilmember Frederick raised concerns about a herbal substance reported to produce opioid- or stimulant-like effects. Councilwoman Roussy said she has drafted an ordinance restricting the sale and use of "creatinine and creatinine" (terminology as recorded in the transcript) by minors and has sent it to administration for review; she said it was modeled on earlier vaping/ e-cigarette regulations. Staff and council agreed to return a reviewed draft for potential introduction.

Engineering staff reported on the Bridal walking-path bid: Fishbeck's review suggested geotextile fabrics under consideration may not meet AASHTO and ADA standards for walking surfaces; the bid will include a crushed-limestone alternate that would meet standards, and funding options need not rely solely on Act 51 funds.

These items were recorded as follow-ups; no final ordinances or regulations were adopted at the meeting.