Board of Aldermen

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 AT 200 HIGHLANDS BOULEVARD DRIVE 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor David L. Willson called the Regular Board of Aldermen meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL AND STATEMENT OF QUORUM Roll call showed those present were Alderman Clement, Alderman Ottenad, Alderman Schrader, Alderman Diehl, and Mayor Willson. Alderman Stevens, Alderman Hamill, and Attorney Gunn were absent. A quorum was present. 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES a. Minutes of the February 2, 2015 Public Hearing in regard to a Special Use Permit Request for a laundry and dry cleaning business Alderman Clement made the motion to approve the Minutes of the February 2, 2015 Public Hearing in regard to a Special Use Permit Request for a laundry and dry cleaning business. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ottenad and carried unanimously, without objection. b. Minutes of the February 2, 2015 Public Hearing in regard to a modification of the sign regulations in the Planned Business District Alderman Schrader made the motion to approve the Minutes of the February 2, 2015 Public Hearing in regard to a modification of the sign regulations in the Planned Business District. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clement and carried unanimously, without objection. c. Minutes of the February 2, 2015 Regular Board of Aldermen meeting Alderman Clement made the motion to approve the Minutes of the February 2, 2015 Regular Board of Aldermen meeting. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schrader and carried unanimously, without objection. Regular Board of Aldermen 02/17/2015 Page 1 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF ORDER OF ITEMS ON THE AGENDA Mayor Willson stated that Alderman Clement would be doing the second reading of Bill # 15-2213, and Alderman Ottenad would be reading the Resolution assigned to Alderman Stevens. Alderman Clement made the motion to approve the Order of Items on the Agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ottenad and carried unanimously, without objection. 5. CONSIDERATION OF PETITIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC a. Comments from the Public There were none. 6. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR a. Mayoral Report Mayor Willson reported on February 9, he met with the District Manager from the Boy Scouts of America, along with Director Arnett and City Administrator Hixson. Mayor Willson said the District Manager wanted to get familiar with the City of Manchester and see what the boy scouts can do to participate in Manchester projects. On February 12, he, along with Chief Walsh and City Administrator Hixson, went to the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) Dinner; Lieutenant Smith, Officer Roybal and Officer Ebert were presented with awards in regard to apprehending drunk drivers and alcohol-related offenses. Mayor Willson attended the Lafayette Area Mayors Organization meeting on February 13, the discussion was about tax conversation and how the tax structure could be changed. Mayor Willson reported that today there was a meeting with Michelle Vogel, the Engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). He said they discussed cutting grass, plowing streets, and painting boxes, also in attendance were Alderman Ottenad, Alderman Clement, and Director Ruck. In addition, Mayor Willson attended the Rotary Club Luncheon today with Director Arnett, Alderman Diehl, and City Administrator Hixson and they discussed the potential for economic development. 7. REPORTS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR a. List of Paid Bills (Warrant dates of February 5 – February 11, 2015) There were no questions. 8. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES a. Planning and Zoning Commission Alderman Clement stated that they did not meet last week, but there is an Agenda for next week. b. Manchester Arts Alderman Clement advised that the Manchester Arts Board meets tomorrow. The Regular Board of Aldermen 02/17/2015 Page 2 photography show will be at Manchester United Methodist Church. Also, the Manchester Community Band concerts are being planned currently and they now have themes, it is estimated that there will be 80 to 120 musicians. 9. ACTION ON OLD BILLS a. BILL # 15-2210, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING BUSINESS AT 14523 MANCHESTER ROAD Alderman Diehl read for the second time Bill # 15-2210, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING THE SAME TO STL CLEANERS, LLC, DOING BUSINESS AS CD ONE PRICE CLEANERS TO OPERATE A LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING BUSINESS AT 14523 MANCHESTER ROAD, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 405.240(C)(5)(f) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER”, by title only. Alderman Diehl made the motion that Bill # 15-2210 become Ordinance # 15-2096. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clement. A poll of the Board showed: Alderman Stevens - absent Alderman Hamill - absent Alderman Diehl - aye Alderman Schrader - aye Alderman Ottenad - aye Alderman Clement - aye Mayor Willson announced that the motion passed 4 - 0, with no objections and two absentees. b. BILL # 15-2211, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CODE RELATING TO SIGNAGE REGULATIONS IN THE PLANNED BUSINESS DISTRICT Alderman Clement read for the second time Bill # 15-2211, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 405.285(E)(2)(e) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER RELATING TO SIGNS IN THE PLANNED BUSINESS DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER”, by title only. Alderman Clement made the motion that Bill # 15-2212 become Ordinance # 15-2097. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ottenad. A poll of the Board showed: Alderman Hamill - absent Alderman Diehl - aye Alderman Schrader - aye Alderman Ottenad - aye Regular Board of Aldermen 02/17/2015 Page 3  Alderman Clement - aye Alderman Stevens - absent Mayor Willson announced that the motion passed 4 - 0, with no objections and two absentees. c. BILL # 15-2212, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE BOCA CODE Alderman Schrader read for the second time Bill # 15-2212, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF SECTION 405.320 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER RELATING TO REFERENCES THEREIN TO THE BOCA CODE”, by title only. Alderman Schrader made the motion that Bill # 15-2212 become Ordinance # 15-2098. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ottenad and Alderman Clement. A poll of the Board showed: Alderman Diehl - aye Alderman Schrader - aye Alderman Ottenad - aye Alderman Clement - aye Alderman Stevens - absent Alderman Hamill - absent Mayor Willson announced that the motion passed 4 - 0, with no objections and two absentees. d. BILL # 15-2213, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR PARTICIPATION IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY COURT’S MENTAL HEALTH/JAIL DIVERSION PROGRAM Alderman Clement read the second time for Alderman Hamill Bill # 15-2213, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER A CONTRACT WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI FOR MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE PROSECUTION IN THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT’S MENTAL HEALTH/JAIL DIVERSION PROGRAM. Alderman Clement made the motion that Bill # 15-2213 become Ordinance # 15-2099. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schrader. A poll of the Board showed: Alderman Schrader - aye Alderman Ottenad - aye Alderman Clement - aye Alderman Stevens - absent Alderman Hamill - absent Alderman Diehl - aye Regular Board of Aldermen 02/17/2015 Page 4  Mayor Willson announced that the motion passed 4 - 0, with no objections and two absentees. 10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BILLS a. RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR THE 2015 POOL MANAGEMENT BID Alderman Ottenad read proposed Resolution # 15-0517, entitled: “A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF LIFEGUARDS UNLIMITED, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($170,400.00) FOR ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, TOOLS, AND EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE MANCHESTER AQUATIC CENTER IN 2015 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT THEREFOR.”, by title only. Alderman Ottenad made the motion for approval of Resolution # 15-0517. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clement and carried unanimously, without objection. 11. MISCELLANEOUS a. Comments from the Public There were none. 12. ADJOURNMENT At 7:13 p.m., there being no further business, Alderman Schrader made the motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clement and carried unanimously, without objection. The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ruth E. Baker, MMC/MRCC-S City Clerk Note: This is a journal of the Board of Aldermen meeting held February 17, 2015 (summary); not a verbatim transcript. If a recording of the meeting is desired, please contact City Hall. Regular Board of Aldermen 02/17/2015 Page 5