REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN May 16, 2006 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Warson Woods was held on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at the City Hall, 10015 Manchester Road. The following members of the Board were present: Mayor E. William Bergfeld, Jr. Mike Andrews Matt Witte Larry Howe David Aitken Gordon Gosh Mark Wittich Judith Pohl George Bruenning Also present were City Attorney, Marvin Young, Asst. City Attorney, Paul Rost, City Clerk/Collector, Kathy Mahany, Chief Robert Stanczak, Building Commissioner, Elijah Cunningham, and Park Commissioner, Jerry Murphy. The Mayor called the Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING—April 18, 2006 Alderman Gosh moved, seconded by Alderman Andrews, that the Minutes be accepted as submitted. On Voice Vote, the motion was unanimously approved. ADHOC COMMITTEE—April 19, 2006 Alderman Andrews moved, seconded by Alderman Gosh, that the Minutes be accepted as submitted. On Voice Vote, the motion was unanimously approved. TREASURER’S REPORT—April 2006 Alderman Gosh moved, seconded by Alderman Bruenning that the Treasurer’s report be received as submitted. On Voice Vote, the motion was unanimously approved. BILLS AND RECURRING DISBURSEMENTS TO BE APPROVED Alderman Gosh moved, seconded by Alderman Witte, that the Bills with the Addendum be approved as submitted. On Voice Vote, the motion was unanimously approved. -1-
REGULAR BOARD MEETING—May 16, 2006 CERTIFICATION OF APRIL 4, 2006 ALDERMANIC ELECTION AND BOARD’S ACCEPTANCE Alderman Aitken moved, seconded by Alderman Pohl to accept the certification of the April 4, 2006 Aldermanic Election. On Voice Vote the motion was unanimously approved. At this time Mayor Bergfeld took the Oath of Office. Mayor Bergfeld Swore in Aldermen Pohl, Gosh, Bruenning and Howe. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN Alderman Wittich moved, seconded by Alderman Howe to Elect Alderman Pohl as President of the Board of Aldermen. On Voice Vote, the motion was unanimously approved. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS Mayor Bergfeld Swore in his appointments and reappointments. GLENDALE FIRE REPORT—No Action Required. WARSON WOODS POLICE REPORT—No action required. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMPLAINTS-Anthony and Beth Hasek, 1625 Dearborn, held a discussion with the Board and Paul Rost regarding the next ADHOC meeting and the process to make changes to the present building code requirements. Next, Jim Lewis, 1604 Dauphine, discussed the pool guest program. After discussion, Alderman Howe moved, seconded by Alderman Wittich to amend the Pool Lease Agreement to allow 10 non-resident members for one year only and the City would pay up to $10,000.00 for utilities for the 2006 season. On voice vote, the motion was unanimously approved. COLLECTOR—Kathy Mahany, nothing to report BUILDING COMMISSIONER—Elijah Cunningham reported that nine permits have been issued during the month. They were for fences, screens, decks and one addition. There was one denial for a pergola to be placed in the front yard. There has been no appeal request at this time. PARK COMMISSIONER—Gerry Murphy stated the City had been awarded the Tree City U.S.A. Award for the 16th consecutive year. Next he thanked everyone for their help in preparing our Arbor Day Ceremony and lastly he stated the work in the parks is progressing nicely. -2-
REGULAR BOARD MEETING—May 16, 2006 CITY ENGINEER—Ken Lichtenheld was absent but submitted the attached memo. CITY ATTORNEY—Marvin Young discussed amending the Pool Lease Agreement. ASST. CITY ATTORNEY—Paul Rost –Nothing to report. TREASURER—Bill O’Neil -Absent MAYOR— E. William Bergfeld, Jr.-Nothing to report OLD BUSINESS Ordinance Amending Section 505 relating to Construction Generally. Alderman Aitken moved, seconded by Alderman Witte, that Bill 1401 was read two times, becomes Ordinance No. 1358. By Roll Call the Vote was as follows: Aitken Witte Andrews Gosh Bruenning Pohl Howe Wittich Ayes X X X X X X X X Nays Abstain Not Present
The Ordinance was announced passed. 8-0 MISC. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Ordinance Amending Chapter 270 “Community Tree Standards” Section 270.160 “Enforcement”. Alderman Andrews moved, seconded by Alderman Bruenning, that Bill 1407 was read two times, becomes Ordinance No. 1359. By Roll Call the Vote was as follows: Ayes Nays Abstain Not Present Witte X Andrews X Gosh X Bruenning X Pohl X Howe X Wittich X Aitken X The Ordinance was announced passed. 8-0 -3-
REGULAR BOARD MEETING—May 16, 2006 Ordinance Entering into a Contract with St. Louis County for Real Estate, Personal Property and Lateral Sewer Tax Collection. Alderman Witte moved, seconded by Alderman Wittich, that Bill No. 1408 was read two times, becomes Ordinance No. 1360. Ayes Nays Abstain Not Present Aitken X Andrews X Gosh X Bruenning X Pohl X Howe X Wittich X Witte X The Ordinance was announced passed. 8-0 Ordinance Entering into a Contract with St. Louis County for Vehicle Fee Collection Alderman Witte moved, seconded by Alderman Pohl, that Bill 1409 was read two times, becomes Ordinance No. 1361. By Roll Call the Vote was as follows: Ayes Nays Abstain Not Present Howe X Andrews X Gosh X Bruenning X Pohl X Witte X Wittich X Aitken X The Ordinance was announced passed. 7-1 Ordinance Entering into a Contract with St. Louis County for Nuisance Fee Collection. Alderman Witte moved, seconded by Alderman Andrews, that Bill 1410 was read two times becomes Ordinance 1362. By Roll Call the Vote was as follows: Ayes Nays Abstain Not Present Gosh X Andrews X Witte X Bruenning X Pohl X Howe X Wittich X Aitken X The Ordinance was announced passed. 8-0 -4-
REGULAR BOARD MEETING—May 16, 2006 Ordinance Amending Section 355 “Temporary Parking Zones” Alderman Gosh moved, seconded by Alderman Witte, that Bill 1411 was read two times, becomes Ordinance No. 1363. By Roll Call the Vote was as follows: Ayes Nays Abstain Not Present Witte X Andrews X Gosh X Bruenning X Pohl X Howe X Wittich X Aitken X The Ordinance was announced passed. 8-0 Request from the Police Chief to Attend the Missouri Police Chief’s Conference in Lake Ozark, Missouri June 25 through June 28. Alderman Gosh moved, seconded by Alderman Pohl to allow the Chief to attend the Conference. On Voice Vote, the motion was unanimously approved. Request form Court Clerk to Attend the Spring Seminar in Lake Ozark, Missouri May 22 through May 26. Alderman Aitken moved, seconded by Alderman Witte to allow the Court Clerk to Attend the Spring Seminar. On Voice Vote, the motion was unanimously approved. MISC. NEW BUSINESS Alderman Pohl suggested putting an article in the next newsletter about the tree removal policy. She also suggested putting an article in about the Engineering firm looking into the water issues. She then discussed changing the vacation policy to employees with twenty years of service shall receive five weeks of vacation. Alderman Pohl moved, seconded by Alderman Aitken to change the vacation policy to employees with twenty years of service shall receive five weeks of vacation. On Voice Vote, the motion was unanimously approved. Next she discussed changing employee sick leave policy to 10 days per year and if the days are not used they may accrue at half the amount but there would be an accrued maximum of 20 days. Alderman Pohl moved, seconded by Alderman Witte, to change the sick leave policy to 10 days per year and if not used the hours may accrue at half the amount with an accrued maximum of 20 days. On Voice Vote, the motion was unanimously approved. Next she thanked Jerry Murphy for all his hard work. Alderman Pohl moved, seconded by Alderman Witte to accept the Personnel Committee’s recommendations of non step employees receiving a 5.2% raise and the step employees receiving a 2% raise. The increase would be $25,629.00 over the current budget. On Voice Vote, the motion was unanimously approved. Alderman Witte asked if the new playground equipment would cost anything. -5-
REGULAR BOARD MEETING—May 16, 2006 The Mayor answered no it will be paid for through the Grant. He then mentioned the $10,000.00 which will go to the pool will have to be put into the budget. Next he stated some mothers have contacted him regarding placing “Slow Kids Playing” signs on Mark Drive. He suggested the City purchase some and has them available for residents to use. Next, he informed the Board that the Budget would be ready by the June 20, 2006 meeting. Lastly he asked where the Tasers are. He was told they were still locked up and not in use. Alderman Witte moved, seconded by Alderman Aitken to put the Tasers back in use. The Mayor asked if the Officers were all properly trained in their use. The Chief stated yes and one Officer would be retrained. On Voice Vote the Motion Passed by a vote of 7 to 1. Alderman Aitken asked if the Ferris wheel was in the budget for the Fall Festival. The City Clerk answered yes it is. He then discussed the possibility of assessing each homeowner $200.00 per year for maintenance on the pool. They would then be automatic members of the pool. Paul Rost explained that would have to go on the ballot and be voted on by the residents. Next he discussed the possibility of not trading in the police car and letting the Chief use it as a take home vehicle. It was agreed to let the Chief have a take home vehicle but it was tabled to the June meeting weather to use the old vehicle as the take home car or use the new vehicle as the Chief’s take home car. Alderman Wittich stated he wanted to be notified when the ADHOC meeting would take place. Alderman Howe asked how the ADHOC discussions would affect any projects which have been approved. He was told that would have no affect on anything which has already been approved. Alderman Pohl moved, seconded by Alderman Howe to Adjourn into Executive Session. By Roll Call, the Vote was as follows: Ayes Nays Abstain Not Present Aitken X Andrews X Gosh X Bruenning X Pohl X Howe X Wittich X Witte X Adjournment Alderman Howe moved, seconded by Alderman Gosh, the meeting is adjourned. On Voice Vote, the motion was unanimously approved. The meeting closed at 9:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Kathy Mahany, CMC, MRCC City Clerk -6E. William Bergfeld, Jr., Mayor