Board of Aldermen

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 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 Stevens, Alderman Hamill, Alderman Ottenad, Alderman Baumann, Alderman Diehl, Mayor Willson and Attorney Gunn. A quorum was present. 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES a. Minutes of the Public Hearing of December 7, 2015 regarding the Highlands Development Five-Year Report Alderman Hamill made the motion to approve the Minutes of the Public Hearing of December 7, 2015 regarding the Highlands Development Five-Year Report. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clement and carried unanimously, with no objections. b. Minutes of the Regular December 7, 2015 Board of Alderman meeting Alderman Hamill made the motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular December 7, 2015 Board of Aldermen meeting. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clement and carried unanimously, with no objections. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF ORDER OF ITEMS ON THE AGENDA Alderman Hamill made the motion to approve the Order of Items on the Agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clement and carried unanimously, with no objections. 5. CONSIDERATION OF PETITIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Regular Board of Aldermen 12/21/2015 Page 1  a. Comments from the Public There were none. 6. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR a. Recognition of Officer Anthony Davis receiving the prestigious Medal of Valor award Chief Walsh stated that he applied on behalf of Officer Davis for the Medal of Valor, because he thought Officer Davis was worthy of it. He explained that the event happened on January 3, 2014, 23 months ago, and this application to the State of Missouri was received only three days into the next award period, so it took a little while for Officer Davis to be chosen to receive this prestigious award. Chief Walsh read the nomination information he submitted: “I write to bring to your attention the actions of Manchester Police Officer Anthony Davis involving an apartment building fire and his subsequent life-saving rescue of a probable fire victim. I find his actions to be selfless, admirable and heroic. On January 3, 2014, Officers Anthony Davis and Timothy Hancock were dispatched to an apartment building fire at 1203 Pinyon Drive. They arrived to find thick black smoke with fire on the roof, and several residents running from the building. Responding fire department personnel had not yet arrived on the scene, and also recognizing the apparent danger posed by the situation, both officers entered the building and began to alert residents about the fire, notifying them of the need to evacuate. The fire was located on the third floor in apartment 301 and thick black smoke was filling the building and making it difficult to see and breathe. As Officer Davis was assisting a young woman out of the front door, he heard a man yelling for help from the third floor. The man was trapped in apartment 304 which was across from the burning apartment. Officer Davis ran up the stairs toward the victim but was turned back before he could reach him by the heat and thick heavy smoke. Officer Davis made a second attempt to reach the victim by low crawling to get below the smoke and heat and into the apartment where the man was screaming for help from its outside balcony. Officer Davis grabbed onto the victim and continuing to low crawl, led the man out of the apartment and down the hallway to the stairs as they passed through the intense smoke and heat. As they left the building, Officer Davis delivered the man to fire department medics for treatment. Officer Davis then re-entered the building and assisted another young man who was blinded by the thick black smoke and led him out of the building. As Officer Davis left the building, he recognized that, he also, had been Regular Board of Aldermen 12/21/2015 Page 2  physically affected by the smoke and was led by Lieutenant Lancey to a fire department ambulance. Officer Davis was found to have sustained smoke inhalation and was transported to the hospital for further treatment. At the hospital, Officer Davis was examined, treated for smoke inhalation and released later that evening.” Chief Walsh asked everyone to recognize Officer Davis, who received a standing ovation. Chief Walsh added that there is no higher achievement for a Police Officer, this is the highest achievement that is handed out by the State of Missouri to any policeman in the state. Mayor Willson added that Officer Davis was the only police officer from the St. Louis area who received an award. b. Mayoral Report Mayor Willson reported that on December 10, he attended the West County Chamber of Commerce luncheon. He reported that on December 14, he attended the Lafayette Industries Glee Club performance at Manchester United Methodist Church. He asked Alderman Stevens to report. Alderman Stevens stated that there were about 50 people expected to be in attendance, mostly parents, but almost 200 people attended from all over the community. She said that never has she been so moved. She added that is why there are volunteers, and as a result of the support to Manchester Arts, that gave the community wonderful joy and enjoyment. She stated that few of those participants have ever had an opportunity to show their talents other than in their work environment. She thanked the Board of Aldermen for their support of Manchester Arts. City Administrator Hixson added that this is the first time the parents ever saw their children perform. Alderman Stevens stated that Manchester Arts is working with the Parks Department in determining how to best utilize the new person and she appreciates the support of the Board of Aldermen for this position. Mayor Willson stated that on December 16, along with City Administrator Hixson, Chief Walsh and Captain Milligan, he went to Jefferson City to see Officer Davis receive his honor. He stated that on December 17, he attended the senior staff meeting, and on the same day, as the invited guest of City Clerk Baker and Deputy Clerk Melugin, he attended the City Clerks luncheon, honoring the Mayors. Mayor Willson reported that at Manchester United Methodist Church he gave a Proclamation during an Eagle presentation that evening for Alexander Fuss, and on December 18, he attended the employee luncheon at Tuckers, with 65 employees in attendance. 7. REPORTS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR a. List of Paid Bills (Warrant dates of December 6 – December 19, 2015) No questions. 8. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Regular Board of Aldermen 12/21/2015 Page 3  a. Planning and Zoning Commission Alderman Clement stated there has been no meeting, and the meeting for December 28 has been cancelled, so they won’t be meeting until January. b. Manchester Arts Alderman Stevens stated she had nothing additional to report. 9. ACTION ON OLD BILLS a. BILL # 15-2247 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ADJUSTMENT TO 2015 BUDGET Alderman Stevens read for the second time Bill # 15-2247, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 14-2094 ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF MANCHESTER FOR THE YEAR JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015, BY (1) INCREASING THE ESTABLISHED BUDGET FOR THE SANITARY SEWER REPAIR FUND BY THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($30,000.00), AND (2) REDUCING THE SANITARY SEWER REPAIR FUND BALANCE FOR THE BEGINNING OF 2016 BY THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($30,000.00)”, by title only. Alderman Stevens made the motion that Bill # 15-2247 become Ordinance # 15-2131. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clement. A poll of the Board showed: Alderman Ottenad - aye Alderman Clement - aye Alderman Stevens - aye Alderman Hamill - aye Alderman Diehl - aye Alderman Baumann - aye Mayor Willson announced that the motion passed 6 - 0, with no objections. b. SUBSTITUTE BILL # 15-2248 - AN ORDINANCE CALLING FOR AN ELECTION CONCERNING LOCAL SALES TAX ON TITLING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, ETC. Alderman Hamill asked City Attorney Gunn for an explanation why this is now a Substitute Bill. City Attorney Gunn explained that there are two small changes. He said that as directed by the Board of Election Commissioners, the Proposition is renamed as “Proposition A”. Also the Board of Election Commissioners no longer uses the format for Propositions as set forth in the statute in regard to checking a box “yes or no”. Those are the only two changes to this Bill. Alderman Hamill read for the second time Bill # 15-2248, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CALLING FOR AN ELECTION ON APRIL 5, 2016, TO SUBMIT A BALLOT PROPOSITION Regular Board of Aldermen 12/21/2015 Page 4 CONCERNING CONTINUATION OF THE APPLICATION AND COLLECTION OF LOCAL SALES TAX ON THE TITLING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, BOATS, OUTBOARD MOTORS, AND TRAILERS THAT ARE PURCHASED FROM A SOURCE OTHER THAN A MISSOURI LICENSED DEALER”, by title only. Alderman Hamill made the motion that Bill # 15-2248 become Ordinance # 15-2132. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clement. A poll of the Board showed: Alderman Clement - aye Alderman Stevens - aye Alderman Hamill - aye Alderman Diehl - aye Alderman Baumann - aye Alderman Ottenad - aye Mayor Willson announced that the motion passed 6 -0, with no objections. c. SUBSTITUTE BILL # 15-2249 - AN ORDINANCE CALLING FOR AN ELECTION CONCERNING IMPOSING A LOCAL SALES TAX ON PURCHASES OUT-OF-STATE OVER $2,000 Alderman Hamill asked Attorney Gunn about the changes in this Bill. City Attorney Gunn answered that they are the same basic changes as in the previous Bill, except that it is for “Proposition B”. Alderman Hamill read for the second time Bill # 15-2249, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CALLING FOR AN ELECTION ON APRIL 5, 2016, TO SUBMIT A BALLOT PROPOSITION CONCERNING IMPOSING A LOCAL USE TAX AT THE SAME RATE AS THE LOCAL SALES TAX OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER, MISSOURI ON PURCHASES FROM OUT- OF-STATE VENDORS THAT EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS”, by title only. Alderman Hamill made the motion that Bill # 15-2249 become Ordinance # 15-2133. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clement. Alderman Stevens - aye Alderman Hamill - aye Alderman Diehl - aye Alderman Baumann - aye Alderman Ottenad - aye Alderman Clement - aye Mayor Willson announced that the motion passed 6 -0, with no objections. 10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BILLS a. RESOLUTION PURCHASING PICKUP FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Regular Board of Aldermen 12/21/2015 Page 5  Alderman Baumann read Proposed Resolution # 15-0546, entitled: “A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF MCLARTY JCFO, LLC., DOING BUSINESS AS JOE MACHENS CAPITAL CITY FORD LINCOLN, IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY-TWO DOLLARS ($26,192.00) FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2016 FORD F250 ¾ TON PICKUP TRUCK FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER THEREFOR”, by title only. Alderman Ottenad asked why this will be paid in 2016 instead of 2015. Director of Finance Dave Tuberty answered that according to Accounting Standards, since the delivery of the vehicle will be in 2016, the bill is to be paid in 2016. 11. MISCELLANEOUS a. Comments from the Public There were none. 12. ADJOURNMENT At 7:26 p.m., there being no further business, Alderman Hamill made the motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Baumann and carried unanimously, without objection. The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ruth E. Baker, MMC/MRCC-S City Clerk Note: This is a journal of the Board of Aldermen meeting held December 21, 2015 (summary); not a verbatim transcript. If a recording of the meeting is desired, please contact City Hall. Regular Board of Aldermen 12/21/2015 Page 6