Board of Alderman Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 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 Board President Frank Fleming at 7:11 p.m. ROLL CALL Present Absent Mayor Tim Pogue Alderman Mike Utt Alderman Michael Finley Alderman Pamela Haug Alderman Mark Stallmann Alderman Frank Fleming Alderman Mark Weaver Alderman David Siegel Alderman Jim Lehmkuhl City Administrator Eric Sterman City Attorney Robert Jones The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. MINUTES The minutes from the September 9, 2024 Board of Aldermen meeting were submitted for approval. A motion to approve as submitted was made by Alderman Michael Finley and seconded by Alderman Mark Stallmann. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. CITIZEN COMMENTS________________________________________________________ None. City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes September 23, 2024 1  BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 7:00 PM 1 GOVERNMENT CTR. BALLWIN, MO 63011 LEGISLATION_______________________________________________________________ Bill 5000- AN ORDINANCE REVISING PROHIBITIONS ON COMMERCIAL VEHICLES A motion was made by Alderman Mark Stallmann and seconded by Alderman David Siegel for a first reading of Bill 5000, title only. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. Alderman Mark Stallmann read Bill 5000, title only. Discussion: City Attorney Bob Jones clarified the bill would correct a typo in Section 15-486, replacing “Claymont Drive” and replacing it with “Clayworth Drive” and adding Ballpark Drive from Manchester Road north to Kehrs Mill Road. The signs have been in place restricting commercial vehicles on Ballpark Drive already for years, this just codifies the prohibition. A motion was made by Alderman Michael Finley and seconded by Alderman Mike Utt for a second reading of Bill 5000, title only. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. Alderman Michael Finley read Bill 5000, title only. A roll call vote was taken for passage and approval of Bill 5000 with the following results: Aye: Aldermen Utt, Finley, Stallmann, Fleming, Weaver, Siegel, Lehmkuhl Nay: None Aldermen Utt, Finley, Haug, Stallmann, Fleming, Weaver, Lehmkuhl, Siegel Bill No. 5000 was approved and became Ordinance No. 24-16. Bill 5001 - AN ORDINANCE REVISING MUNICIPAL COURT COSTS. A motion was made by Alderman Mark Stallmann and seconded by Alderman David Siegel for a first reading of Bill 5001, title only. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. Alderman Mark Stallmann read Bill 5001, title only. Discussion: City Attorney Bob Jones noted there has been legislation passed statewide that affected municipal courts that was not reflected in City Code. This bill rectifies that issue and also removes costs that are in City Code that the City has not collected since the law was passed. City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes September 23, 2024 2  BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 7:00 PM 1 GOVERNMENT CTR. BALLWIN, MO 63011 A motion was made by Alderman David Siegel and seconded by Alderman Mike Utt for a second reading of Bill 5001, title only. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. Alderman David Siegel read Bill 5001, title only. A roll call vote was taken for passage and approval of Bill 5001 with the following results: Aye: Aldermen Utt, Finley, Stallmann, Fleming, Weaver, Siegel, Lehmkuhl Nay: None Bill No. 5001 was approved and became Ordinance No. 24-17. MAYOR’S REPORT__________________________________________________________ None. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT__________________________________________________ City Administrator Eric Sterman gave an update on the contract with the City of Winchester. He noted the renewal for policing, court, and building inspections will be separate contracts running concurrently. There is a proposed three year term with one year extensions and no penalties for either side ending the contract. Both the City of Ballwin and City of Winchester’s Board of Aldermen will need to approve the contract. Alderman David Siegel asked whether Winchester had contacted St. Louis County Police regarding a proposal from them. Police Chief John Bergfeld noted the City of Winchester had not mentioned that to him. City Administrator Sterman asked for a motion from the Board to draft legislation on the contracts. Alderman Mark Stallmann made a motion with Alderman Michael Finley seconding that motion. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT_________________________________________________ None. ALDERMANIC COMMENTS__________________________________________________ Alderman Michael Finley asked about the time table for leaf collection. Public Works Director Jim Link noted leaf pickup will begin October 28th. Alderman Mark Stallmann thanked the Ballwin Police Department for their participation in the Whispering Oakwood 500. Officers were running radar for the bicycle races and Alderman Stallmann thanked Chief Bergfeld for allowing his officers to be out in the community participating. CLOSED SESSION___________________________________________________________ City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes September 23, 2024 3  BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 7:00 PM 1 GOVERNMENT CTR. BALLWIN, MO 63011 A motion was made by Alderman Mike Utt and seconded by Alderman Michael Finley to move to closed session. A roll call vote was taken on the move to closed session with the following results: Aye: Aldermen Utt, Finley, Stallmann, Fleming, Weaver, Siegel, Lehmkuhl Nay: None The meeting moved to closed session at 7:29 p.m. ADJOURNMENT____________________________________________________________ When the Board returned to the chambers, a motion was made by Alderman Mark Stallmann to reconvene in open session. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mike Utt and passed by a unanimous voice vote at 8:01 p.m. A motion was made by Alderman Michael Finley and seconded by Alderman Mike Utt to adjourn. The motion was passed by unanimous affirmative voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. ______________________________ TIM POGUE, MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________________ MEGAN FREEMAN, CITY CLERK City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes September 23, 2024 4