Council Member· 2023-11 to 2027-11
Patrice Schornak
Fraser
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 1:15:19
- Avg per meeting
- 8:22
- Segments
- 1359
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Top issues during term (20)
Mister Car Wash monument sign variance at 34625 Utica Road
No direct cost to the city; delay pushes the car wash's opening sign installation further down the construction schedule.
Stephens Park concept plan
Design services contract costs weren't detailed, but the project has been years in the making.
Senior Activity Center extended hours launch
Requires funding a full-time staff position in next year's budget.
Recreation Commission board size and quorum
Loyal Friends Childcare expansion to 14 children
No city cost — the operator privately invested in a state-approved egress window and basement buildout to expand.
America 250 celebrations and summer events
Registration is $10 single / $20 family, with sponsor Winkler Iron and Metal underwriting the event.
14 Mile Road sewer, drainage, and flooding concerns
Roughly $7 million estimated for sewer rehab — plus a possible $500,000-a-year dedicated stormwater fund under discussion.
New Fraser Public Library Bond
Roughly $7.5 million bond, paid back from the existing library millage, not the city general fund.
Updated Zoning Ordinance adopted
The planner adjusted his office hours to Planning Commission meeting days, saving taxpayers money on multiple trips.
Kratom Sales Ban
Minimal direct cost; publication and enforcement costs absorbed by administration.
Flock safety cameras contract
Sidewalk Repair Costs and Tree Damage Policy
Homeowners can be invoiced for repairs, which become unpaid liens on their taxes.
Where meeting notices get published
About $250 per public hearing notice to add Chronicle publication.
Public safety leadership and Cornell University civil case
Senior bus service expansion to Fridays
Tiger trips priced at $80–$90 per senior, sold out.
Volunteer group community activities
About $4,500 raised for community programs, the event's best result yet.
Rec department budget request: staffing, hours, and software
Roughly $10,600 up front plus about $5,000 a year, which commissioners argue pays for itself by recouping event costs.
Baseball field renovations and future rentals
Field renovations plus extra part-time staffing and DPW help would all cost money the department says it doesn't have.
Cyril Avenue street and storm sewer condition
Street work is planned; adding storm drain replacement could add thousands of dollars but may avoid repeat costs.
Warfield Greens Golf Course development question
The rezoning protects the family's sale prospects and keeps the property on the tax rolls rather than risking a nonprofit buyer.
Decisions during term (244)
Recorded while Schornak was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Amend agenda to add closed session item 13B
Approve agenda as amended
Approve consent agenda
Enter closed session — collective bargaining strategy
Enter closed session 13A — written legal opinion
Enter closed session 13B — written legal opinion
Adjournment
Recommendation of City of Roseville for building services
Recommendation of Wade Trim and Giffels Webster for planning services
Motion to add McKenna to the planning services recommendation
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Agenda – October 6, 2026
Approval of Minutes – September 1, 2026
Fraser Area Pet Sanctuary proposal
Adjournment
Approval of Agenda
Consent Agenda
Closed Session — Collective Bargaining Strategy
FY26-27 Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Program Contract Award
Top-Mounted Hood Air Deflector for Leaf Trailer
Voting record (93)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Enter closed session — collective bargaining strategy
Enter closed session 13A — written legal opinion
Enter closed session 13B — written legal opinion
Approval of Agenda
Fee Schedule Amendment — Home-Based Business License Fee
Library Bond Proposal — Notice of Intent to Issue Bonds
The current library isn't working for the community; better to start than keep paying for something barely hosting a library.
approve the August 13, 2026 City Council Agenda as amended
approve the Consent Agenda as presented
approve Amendment No. 5 to the Water Service Contract between the Great Lakes Water Authority and the City of Fraser, contingent upon final review by the City Attorney
end the moratorium on shipping containers and car washes once the new Zoning Ordinance takes effect
excuse Councilmember Amy Baranski
approve the updated Zoning Ordinance for the City of Fraser as submitted
approve the agenda as presented
authorize City Administration to begin negotiations to enter a contract with Blue Water Solutions for the procurement & installation of water meters for a multi-year installation program
reappoint Tom Iwanicki to the Fraser Historical Commission for a term ending June 30, 2030
approve a three-year service contract with HydroCorp for Commercial Cross Connection Control Program Services in the amount of $90,687.80
Zoning Ordinance Amendment Adoption
directing the City Manager and Legal to proceed as discussed in the Closed Session
remove item E. Water Meter Replacement Recommendation of Award and replace it with Purchase of Polaris Ranger XP for the Public Safety Department.
approve the agenda as amended.
approve the consent agenda.
appoint Darlene Davies-Warner to the Fraser Historical Commission for a 4 year term ending June 30th, 2030.
approve the FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
approve the purchase of the Polaris Ranger XP Crew 1000 for the Department of Public Safety with the funds to come from the Ambulance Fund, and if not then from the Gambling Forfieture fund.
on item #4 to revert Warfield Golf Course to the original split zoning of Recreational in the back and Commercial in front.
leave the Industrial Park zoning as General Industrial.
approve the quote from C&S SOLUTIONS INC. and authorize the purchase of the RD 8200SG 5-watt kit (locator) in the amount of $15,870.99.
approve the proposal from Anderson Overhead Door to replace the exterior vestibule glass doors at Senior Housing in the amount of $9,770.00.
approve contract (customer order form) with BS&A in the amount of $266,070.00 with additional travel expenses billed per BS&A’s standard rates.
approve Resolution #2026-009 to set water and sewer rates for FY 2026-2027.
Approve Resolution 2026-010 CLEMIS Authority Interlocal Agreement as presented.
adjourn the meeting at 10:38pm
approve the quote for the purchase of AV equipment for the City Council Chambers from Advanced Lighting and Sound at a cost not to exceed $10,000.
enter into closed session with the City Attorney to consider written legal opinions exempt from discussion or disclosure
Amend agenda: remove water meter award, add Polaris Ranger purchase
approve Resolution 2026-005 FY 2026-2027 Budget and Millage General Appropriations Act
promote Rob Nagle to the position of Captain upon the union's ratification of the collective bargaining agreement
Resolution 2026-005 — FY 2026-2027 Budget and Millage General Appropriations Act
Concerned draining savings yearly risks the city in a downturn; wants infrastructure investment instead.