Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting

DRAFT MINUTES BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes April 26, 2021 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 7:03 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 Jim Leahy Alderman Ross Bullington Alderman Raymond Kerlagon City Administrator Eric Sterman City Attorney Robert Jones MINUTES The Minutes from the April 12, 2021, Board of Aldermen meeting were submitted for approval. A motion was made by Alderman Fleming and seconded by Alderman Finley to approve the minutes from the April 12, 2021 Board of Aldermen meeting as submitted. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes DRAFT April 26 2021 1  DRAFT MINUTES BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes April 26, 2021 7:00 PM 1 GOVERNMENT CTR. BALLWIN, MO 63011 PRESENTATION_____________________________________________________________ SWEARING IN OF ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Tim Pogue – oath administered by Honorable Judge Virginia Nye Alderman Michael Utt – oath administered by Honorable Judge Virginia Nye Alderman Mark Stallmann – oath administered by Honorable Judge Virginia Nye Alderman Jim Leahy – oath administered by Honorable Judge Virginia Nye Alderman Ross Bullington – oath administered by Honorable Judge Virginia Nye Officials were sworn in for a two-year term expiring April 2023. Call to order at 7:06. There is a second roll call with newly elected officials. Present: Absent Mayor Tim Pogue Alderman Mike Utt Alderman Michael Finley Alderman Kevin M. Roach Alderman Mark Stallmann Alderman Frank Fleming Alderman Jim Leahy Alderman Ross Bullington Alderman Raymond Kerlagon City Administrator Eric Sterman City Attorney Robert Jones EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION__________________________________________________ Police Chief Doug Schaeffler introduced new Police Officers: Leroy Beard, Rachel Major and Adam Thomas. Officer Major comes to Ballwin from St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (STLMPD). Before becoming a police officer, she attended UMSL and served in the Army reserve for over four years. During her three years with STLMPD, Officer Major received five Department Excellence awards. City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes DRAFT April 26 2021 2  DRAFT MINUTES BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes April 26, 2021 7:00 PM 1 GOVERNMENT CTR. BALLWIN, MO 63011 Officer Beard comes to us from Farmington Police Department, where he served for 20 years and attained the rank of Sergeant. He received his academy training at Mineral Area College and has received training in crisis intervention, hostage negotiations and SWAT; he is also a drug recognition expert. Officer Thomas comes to Ballwin from STLMPD, where he served for four years. During his time with the City, he received two Captain’s Awards of Excellence, one Colonel’s Award of Excellence and was Officer of the Month in December 2019. Chief Schaeffler administered the Oath of Office to Officer Thomas as this was his first day in Ballwin. Chief Schaeffler recognized Lt. Kevin Lorne who is retiring after 33 years of service with Ballwin. Lt. Lorne started in February 1988, was promoted to Sergeant in March 1999 and to Lieutenant in September 2004. During his time with Ballwin, Lt. Lorne served in many divisions. He served in patrol, as a detective, as a patrol sergeant and detective sergeant, as a patrol squad lieutenant and finally as a bureau commander handling policies, accreditation and additional administrative duties. Chief Schaeffler presented him with a plaque and watch. Mayor Pogue thanked Lt. Lorne for his many years of service, adding that he and the Board think highly of our Police Department. He welcomed our new recruits and congratulated Lt. Lorne on his retirement. LEGISLATION_______________________________________________________________ BILL 4095 - AN ORDINANCE IN THE CITY OF BALLWIN, MISSOURI, READOPTING AND AMENDING IN PART CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WHICH ESTABLISHED A PROCEDURE TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS. A motion was made by Alderman Fleming and seconded by Alderman Finley for a first reading of Bill 4095, title only. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and Bill 4095 was read for the first time. Discussion: Mayor Pogue noted that this is not something new and must be done every two years. Alderman Finley asked if there were any changes in language; City Attorney Jones responded that there were not changes. A motion was made by Alderman Fleming and seconded by Alderman Utt for a second reading of Bill 4095, title only. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and Bill 4095 was read for a second time. A roll call vote was taken for passage and approval of Bill 4095 with the following results: Ayes – Aldermen Finley, Utt, Roach, Stallmann, Fleming, Leahy, Bullington, Kerlagon Nays -- None. Bill No. 4095 was approved and became Ordinance No. 21-12 City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes DRAFT April 26 2021 3  DRAFT MINUTES BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes April 26, 2021 7:00 PM 1 GOVERNMENT CTR. BALLWIN, MO 63011 CONSENT ITEMS____________________________________________________________ Administration – Health Insurance Staff recommends accepting the 6.5% medical insurance premium increase from SLAIT. Discussion: None A motion was made by Alderman Roach and seconded by Alderman Utt to accept staff’s recommendation. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. Parks – Ferris Park Lighting Staff recommends approving a change order for three light standards in Ferris Park. Discussion: None A motion was made by Alderman Roach and seconded by Alderman Utt to accept staff’s recommendation. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. MAYOR’S REPORT__________________________________________________________ Mayor Pogue nominated Alderman Frank Fleming as Board President. A motion was made by Alderman Stallmann and seconded by Alderman Utt to accept the nomination. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. Mayor Pogue stated he will be reviewing committee assignments and asked the Aldermen to email him, ranking their committee choices. He also asked if anyone had interest in being on Planning & Zoning to please include that in their email. Mayor Pogue asked Parks Director Chris Conway to share information about a municipal planning grant we are eligible for. Mr. Conway explained that, in preparation for the Vlasis Park master planning, we have the opportunity to apply for a municipal planning grant which is a 20% matching grant, up to $6400; we would be applying for the maximum amount. Mr. Conway stated a motion from the Board for approval would be needed to proceed. A motion was made by Alderman Bullington and seconded by Alderman Utt to approve the application process. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes DRAFT April 26 2021 4  DRAFT MINUTES BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes April 26, 2021 7:00 PM 1 GOVERNMENT CTR. BALLWIN, MO 63011 Mayor Pogue also shared that there would be a strategic planning meeting before the second Board meeting in May; the meeting would be held on May 24, 2021 at 6 p.m. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT___________________________________________________ Nothing to report. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT_________________________________________________ Nothing to report ALDERMANIC COMMENTS_________________________________________________ None A motion was made by Alderman Bullington and seconded by Alderman Utt to move to closed session pursuant to RSMo 610.021(2), real estate matters. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Utt, Finley, Roach, Stallmann, Fleming, Leahy, Bullington, Kerlagon Nays: None The Board moved to closed session at 7:22. A motion was made by Alderman Fleming and seconded by Alderman Finley to reconvene. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. The Board returned to open session at 7:38. A motion was made by Alderman Fleming and seconded by Alderman Finley to adjourn. The motion was passed by unanimous affirmative voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. ______________________________ TIM POGUE, MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________________ POLLY MOORE, CITY CLERK City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes DRAFT April 26 2021 5