Board of Alderman Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes NOVEMBER 13, 2023 7:00 PM 1 GOVERNMENT CTR. BALLWIN, MO 63011 THE MINUTES ARE PREPARED IN SUMMARY TO REFLECT THE OVERALL DISCUSSIONS, NOT VERBATIM QUOTES. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pogue at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present Absent Mayor Tim Pogue Alderman Mike Utt Alderman Michael Finley Alderman Kevin M. Roach Alderman Mark Stallmann Alderman Frank Fleming Alderman Mark Weaver Alderman Ross Bullington Alderman David Siegel City Administrator Eric Sterman City Attorney Robert Jones The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. MINUTES The minutes from the October 23, 2023 Board of Aldermen meeting were submitted for approval. A motion to approve as submitted was made by Alderman Frank Fleming and seconded by Alderman Michael Finley. The motion was approved unanimously. The minutes from the October 23, 2023 Board of Aldermen Closed Session meeting were submitted for approval. A motion to approve as submitted was made by Alderman Frank Fleming and seconded by Alderman Michael Finley. The motion was approved unanimously. City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes November 13, 2023 1  BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes NOVEMBER 13, 2023 7:00 PM 1 GOVERNMENT CTR. BALLWIN, MO 63011 CITIZEN COMMENTS________________________________________________________ None. PRESENTATIONS___________________________________________________________ Employee Recognition – Ballwin Police Department The City of Ballwin and the Ballwin Police Department recognized four Ballwin officers for their services in keeping the City safe during a standoff back in March. Sgt. Joe Venneman, Sgt. Michael Burgoyne, Officer Ryan Carr and Officer Peter Haupt were presented with awards in front of the Board. Budget Survey Results Finance Officer Denise Keller went through the results of the City’s Budget Survey. The survey was posted on Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, Twitter, the City’s website and sent out in the City’s newsletter. 307 people responded to the survey. CONSENT ITEMS____________________________________________________________ Administration – Disposal of Former Police Department Building Staff recommends that the Board approve disposal of all property listed. Public Works staff will demolish the Police Station after the first of the year. IT staff will remove and destroy any hard drives in the equipment. Alderman Frank Fleming made a motion to accept staff’s recommendation. Alderman Michael Finley seconded. The motion was approved unanimously and staff’s recommendation was accepted. MAYOR’S REPORT__________________________________________________________ None. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT__________________________________________________ City Administrator Eric Sterman noted the static in the speakers from the podium microphone is getting fixed. He also thanked the members of the Parks & Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee for coming tonight to take a look at the playground options for Vlasis Park. The playground proposal will most likely be presented to the Board of Aldermen at their meeting on November 27th. City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes November 13, 2023 2  BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes NOVEMBER 13, 2023 7:00 PM 1 GOVERNMENT CTR. BALLWIN, MO 63011 CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT_________________________________________________ None. ALDERMANIC COMMENTS__________________________________________________ Alderman Kevin Roach noted he received a concern from a citizen regarding street parking. He noted that person is asking if they can park in front of their home with a disabled placard. He also noted parking on Kehrs Mill has been restricted in the past due to Marquette students parking there. Alderman Mark Stallmann noted he had also received a similar question from a resident on Westpar Drive. He noted he wanted to hear from residents on this issue. He also welcomed Representative Philip Oehlerking who was in the audience. Alderman Stallmann also thanked Human Resources Coordinator Haley Morrison and Finance Officer Denise Keller for making a wonderful breakfast for the City’s Veterans that week. Alderman Michael Finley noted he wanted to recognize the same things. CLOSED SESSION__________________________________________________________ A motion was made by Alderman Michael Finley and seconded by Alderman Mark Stallmann to move to closed session. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Utt, Finley, Roach, Stallmann, Fleming, Weaver, Siegel Nayes: None The Board moved to closed session at 7:24 p.m. When the Board returned to open session, a motion was made by Alderman Fleming to reconvene. The motion was seconded by Alderman Stallmann and passed by a unanimous voice vote at 8:02 PM. Then, a motion was made by Alderman Fleming to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Finley and passed by a unanimous voice vote at 8:03 PM. A motion was made by Alderman Frank Fleming and seconded by Alderman Michael Finley to adjourn. The motion was passed by unanimous affirmative voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. ______________________________ TIM POGUE, MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________________ MEGAN FREEMAN, CITY CLERK City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes November 13, 2023 3