Board of Alderman Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes APRIL 28, 2025 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 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 March 24, 2025 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. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. The minutes from the April 14, 2025 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. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. The minutes from the April 14, 2025 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. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ April 28, 2025​ ​ 1  BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes APRIL 28, 2025 7:00 PM 1 GOVERNMENT CTR. BALLWIN, MO 63011 Mayor Tim Pogue told the Board and the public it was a pleasure and honor to serve as Mayor and as Alderman. He said thank you to all of the Aldermen and former Aldermen he worked with. He thanked staff and noted they are the best in the state. And he thanked his family for allowing him to serve the citizens of Ballwin. Alderman Mark Stallmann and Alderman Frank Fleming brought Tim down and thanked him for his service to the City. Alderman Michael Finley spoke and thanked Tim for his time. Former Aldermen Jimmy Terbrock, Press McDowell, Jane Suozzi and Mark Harder also spoke about Tim. Proclamations were presented from St. Louis County and the State Legislature to thank Tim for his time. PRESENTATIONS____________________________________________________________ Mayor Mark Stallmann was sworn in. Alderman Tequila Gray was sworn in. Alderman Jim Lehmkuhl was sworn in. Alderman Mark Weaver was sworn in. Alderman Mike Utt was sworn in. ROLL CALL Present​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Absent Mayor Mark Stallmann Alderman Mike Utt Alderman Michael Finley Alderman Pamela Haug Alderman Tequila Gray Alderman Frank Fleming Alderman Mark Weaver Alderman David Siegel Alderman Jim Lehmkuhl City Administrator Eric Sterman City Attorney Robert Jones CITIZEN COMMENTS________________________________________________________ Lori Stringer of 347 Oakleigh Woods Drive spoke to the Board about the Ballwin Grows Native event about monarchs & mosquitos at the Pointe on May 12th from 7-8 p.m. City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ April 28, 2025​ ​ 2  BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes APRIL 28, 2025 7:00 PM 1 GOVERNMENT CTR. BALLWIN, MO 63011 LEGISLATION_______________________________________________________________ Resolution- A RESOLUTION OF THE BALLWIN BOARD OF ALDERMEN AFFIRMING ITS COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE WELL-BEING OF ALL RESIDENTS. Discussion: Chief John Bergfeld noted this is an initiative from Governor Kehoe as a way for the state to give funding to local police departments. A motion was made by Alderman Michael Finley and seconded by Alderman Mike Utt for approval of the resolution. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. MAYOR’S REPORT__________________________________________________________ Mayor Mark Stallmann noted it was time to reorganize the Board. He nominated Alderman Frank Fleming as president of the Board. Alderman Michael Finley made a motion to accept that recommendation with Alderman Mike Utt seconding the motion. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. Mayor Stallmann recommended cancelling the second meeting in May for Memorial Day. Alderman Frank Fleming made a motion to approve the recommendation with Alderman Michael Finley seconding that motion. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. Mayor Stallmann recommended cancelling the second meeting in June, July and August as part of the summer schedule. Alderman Pam Haug made a motion to approve the recommendation with Alderman Frank Fleming seconding the motion. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. Mayor Stallmann asked all Board members to email their Aldermanic committee preferences to him before the next meeting. He also noted there was a strategic planning session in the works for sometime in June, with the date TBD. He also invited members of the Board and the audience to Coffee with the Mayor on Saturday, May 10th from 10 a.m. - noon at the Wolf Cafe. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT__________________________________________________ City Administrator Eric Sterman noted construction on Ries Road has begun. It’s a federal grant project that will resurface Ries Road to address deteriorated pavement and ADA curb ramps. He noted if the City hears of any issues from flagging traffic he will let the Board know. He noted the Vlasis Park splashpad is officially open and was packed today. He also noted there is fencing going in around the toddler playground that had originally been in the plan and had not been completed yet. He also noted Public Works will soon be putting in the sidewalk from the parking lot to the top of the stairs. City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ April 28, 2025​ ​ 3  BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes APRIL 28, 2025 7:00 PM 1 GOVERNMENT CTR. BALLWIN, MO 63011 CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT_________________________________________________ None. STAFF REPORTS____________________________________________________________ Administration – Tyler Technology Permitting Software Staff recommends in lieu of going out for RFP, pursuing the Tyler/MyGov Saas option as they are the City’s current provider for Financial Management software. Discussion: City Administrator Eric Sterman noted this was approved in this year's budget for permitting software. The City had been seeking some sort of cloud based software to make it easier for residents to fill out permits. The City did not do a traditional bid process for this, but staff did demos with several companies and chose MyGov, which was purchased by Tyler Technologies which we currently use for finance software. He noted it is a $44,000 annual subscription with a $17,000 one time fee for uploading date. Alderman Frank Fleming noted this was a great start to start putting some more of the City’s things online. Mayor Stallmann noted this was a great move and anything the City can do to make it easier for residents is helpful. A motion was made by Alderman Frank Fleming and seconded by Alderman Jim Lehmkuhl to accept staff’s recommendation. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. ALDERMANIC COMMENTS__________________________________________________ Alderman Michael Finley congratulated the Mayor and all Aldermen for winning their race. Alderman Pam Haug congratulated Alderman Gray and noted she was excited to have another woman on the Board with her. Alderman Frank Fleming thanked the Board for voting to make him President of the Board again. ADJOURNMENT____________________________________________________________ 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 8:06 p.m. ______________________________ MARK R. STALLMANN, MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________________ MEGAN FREEMAN, CITY CLERK City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ April 28, 2025​ ​ 4