REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN June 21, 2005 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Warson Woods was held on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at the City Hall, 10015 Manchester Road. The following members of the Board were present: Mayor E. William Bergfeld, Jr. Gordon Gosh George Bruenning Judith Pohl Mark Wittich David Aitken Mike Andrews Absent: Larry Howe Matt Witte
Also present were City Attorney, Marvin Young, Assistant City Attorney, Paul Rost, Treasurer, Bill O’Neil, City Clerk/Collector, Kathy Mahany, Chief Robert Stanczak, Building Commissioner, Elijah Cunningham, and Park Commissioner, Jerry Murphy. Mayor Bergfeld called the Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED 2005-2006 BUDGET Mayor Bergfeld opened the Public Hearing at 7:01 P.M. Hearing no comments, Mayor Bergfeld closed the Public Hearing at 7:02 P.M. MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING—May 17, 2005 Alderman gosh moved, seconded by Alderman Aitken, that the Minutes be accepted as submitted. On Voice Vote, the motion was unanimously approved. EXECUTIVE SESSION-May 17, 2005 Alderman Pohl moved, seconded by Alderman Gosh, that the Minutes be accepted as submitted. On Voice Vote, the motion was unanimously approved. FINANCE COMMITTEE –May 19, 2005 Alderman Wittich moved, seconded by Alderman Pohl, that the Minutes be accepted as submitted. On Voice Vote, the motion was unanimously approved. -1-
REGULAR BOARD MEETING—June 21, 2005 TREASURER’S REPORT—May 2005 Alderman Gosh moved, seconded by Alderman Pohl 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 Wittich, that the Bills with the addendum be approved as submitted. Alderman Pohl asked what the deductible payment to St. Paul’s was for? The City Clerk explained it was for the lawsuit. On Voice Vote, the motion was unanimously approved. GLENDALE FIRE REPORT—No action required. WARSON WOODS POLICE REPORT—No action required. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMPLAINTS-No action required. MISC. REPORTS COLLECTOR—Kathy Mahany-nothing to report. BUILDING COMMISSIONER—Elijah Cunningham reported that 11 permits were issued this month. The total value being just under $800,000.00. PARK COMMISSIONER—Gerry Murphy began his report by stating he had his walk through with Gamma Tree Service. They estimate about it will cost $3,000.00 for the work that needs to be done this year. Next he discussed putting down more ground cover. Alderman Wittich asked when the new dump truck would be in. Chief Stanczak answered the middle of July. Alderman Gosh asked when the equipment cleaning would be done. Mr. Murphy stated he did not know exactly when but it is on the list. Alderman Wittich asked if the purchase of tennis permits has increased. The City Clerk answered somewhat but not what it should be. Mr. Murphy stated new signs were being posted reminding players to purchase a permit. CITY ENGINEER—Ken Lichtenheld stated slab replacement work would begin this week with Bennett & Renderer. Joint sealing will follow later this year. Next he reported that the pool project will be more costly. In the original proposal pool drains were missing. He assumes the extra cost will be paid for by the swim club. Alderman Pohl asked how much more costly. He answered it could be as much as $10,000.00. A lengthy discussion followed. After the discussion Mr. Lichtenheld stated he was not happy with the way the contractor is doing the MSD job on Andrew Drive. He stated he will be talking to both MSD and the contractor. Lastly Alderman Gosh asked if the telephone pole at Flanders and Bennett could be removed. Mr. Lichtenheld stated he called and will make another attempt to have them remove the old portion. Alderman Wittich stated there is a similar pole at Bennett & Manchester and it has been there for 3 years. CITY ATTORNEY—Marvin Young – Nothing to Report at this time. -2-
REGULAR BOARD MEETING—June 21, 2005 ASST. CITY ATTORNEY—Paul Rost – Nothing to Report. TREASURER—Bill O’Neil—Nothing to Report MAYOR— E. William Bergfeld, Jr. –Nothing to Report OLD BUSINESS An Ordinance Amending Schedule IV of Title III of the Traffic Code entitled “Turn RestrictionsLocation and Time restrictions. Alderman Gosh moved, seconded by Alderman Pohl, that Bill 1386 was read two times. A discussion followed. At this time Alderman Pohl moved, seconded by Alderman Aitken to change “South” bound Warson Woods Drive to “North” bound Warson Woods Blvd.. On Voice Vote the motion was unanimously approved. Another discussion followed. Alderman Gosh moved, seconded by Alderman Aitken that Bill 1386, as amended, was read two times becomes Ordinance 1340. By roll Call the Vote was as follows: Ayes Wittich Witte Andrews Gosh Bruenning Pohl Howe Aitken X X X X X X Nays X Abstain Not Present X
The ordinance was announced failed lack of 5 votes. 4-2 An Ordinance entering into a contract with Benz & Parks, Inc. for water flow diversion. Alderman Wittich moved, seconded by Alderman Pohl, that Bill 1387 was read two times, becomes Ordinance 1333. After a short discussion by roll Call, the Vote was as follows: Pohl Witte Andrews Gosh Bruenning Wittich Howe Aitken Ayes X X X X X X X Nays Abstain Not Present X
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REGULAR BOARD MEETING—June 21, 2005 Misc. Old Business-Nothing to Report. At this time Mr. H.J. Schladt, 506 Medina, addressed the Board regarding pool membership. After a discussion the Mayor assured Mr. Schladt he would look into the requirements for joining other pools in the area. With the entrance of Mr. Martin Buckley and Mr. David Davis of Buckley & Buckley, Mayor Bergfeld made an agenda change to Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION Alderman Gosh moved, seconded by Alderman Andrews to adjourn into Executive Session. On roll Call the Vote was as follows: Bruenning Witte Andrews Gosh Wittich Pohl Howe Aitken The meeting closed at 7:32 P.M. The meeting reopened at 8:20 P.M. NEW BUSINESS An Ordinance Establishing a Budget for the 2005 – 2006 Fiscal Year. Alderman Gosh moved, seconded by Alderman Pohl, that Bill 1385 was read two times, becomes Ordinance 1337. By roll Call the Vote was as follows: Wittich Witte Andrews Gosh Bruenning Pohl Howe Aitken Ayes X X X X X X X -4Nays Abstain Not Present X Ayes X X X X X X X Nays Abstain Not Present X
The ordinance was announced passed. 6-0
REGULAR BOARD MEETING-June 21, 2005 An Ordinance Amending Section 545 “Comprehensive Sign Code”. Alderman Pohl moved, seconded by Alderman Bruenning, that Bill 1388 was read two times, becomes Ordinance 1339. By roll Call the Vote was as follows: Ayes Nays Abstain Not Present Aitken X Howe X Andrews X Gosh X Bruenning X Pohl X Witte X Wittich X The Ordinance was announced passed 6-0 MISC. NEW BUSINESS Alderman Pohl discussed our lack of an Arborist. Alderman Pohl moved, seconded by Alderman Andrews to appoint Alderman Gordon Gosh City Arborist. On Voice Vote, the motion was unanimously approved. Next she inquired as to how the mosquito spraying service is set up. The City Clerk explained that she must call St. Louis County Vector Control and request spraying. Alderman Pohl asked her to call and set spraying up for next week. Next she asked Paul Rost if he was working on the Personnel manual? Mr. Rost said no he was not. Mr. Young said he thought his office may be working on it and he would look into it. Then Alderman Pohl asked that a request be placed in the next newsletter requesting historical stories/pictures from the residents to be filed in City Hall. Lastly Alderman Pohl made the comment that possibly the City could take our own board picture with a digital camera. The Mayor stated he preferred using a professional because the pictures are the City’s archive. Alderman Gosh asked Mr. Cunningham to look into the possibility of an abandoned pool on Jamaica. Mr. Cunningham assured Mr. Gosh that he would look into it. Alderman Wittich read a letter he received from Mr. Charles Harrison regarding a traffic warning he received. Chief Stanczak explained the situation to Mr. Wittich. Adjournment Alderman Wittich moved, seconded by Alderman Gosh, the meeting is adjourned. On Voice Vote, the motion was unanimously approved. The meeting closed at 8:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Kathy Mahany, CMC, MRCC City Clerk E. William Bergfeld, Jr., Mayor
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