Board of Aldermen

MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018 AT 200 HIGHLANDS BOULEVARD DRIVE REGARDING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR A RETAIL PACKAGE LIQUOR STORE AT 701 BIG BEND ROAD Mayor Mike Clement called the Public Hearing of the Board of Aldermen to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call showed those present were Alderman Huether, Alderman Nolte, Alderman Hamill, Alderman Ottenad, Alderman Baumann, Alderman Toben, and Mayor Clement. A quorum was present. The following notice of the public hearing was then read: “The City of Manchester Board of Aldermen shall hold a public hearing on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester Police Facility, 200 Highlands Boulevard Drive, to consider the following: CASE #18-SUP-008 – Srinivas Pidikiti, SG Mart, LLC, on behalf of Treetop Associates, owner, has submitted a Special Use Permit request for a retail package liquor store at the property at 701 Big Bend Road in the Treetop Shopping Center in the C-2 Commercial Zoning District.” Mayor Clement advised that first the proponents would speak, then the opponents, and comments from the public, followed by questions from the members of the Board of Aldermen or the City staff. Mr. Srinivas Pidikiti, 727 Woodridge Heights Court, spoke as the proponent. He said he is in the process of purchasing the business at 701 Big Bend Road. He is a resident of Manchester. There were no opponents and no comments from the public. Alderman Hamill said the Planning and Zoning Commission did send it to the Board Public Hearing –Special Use Permit Request – package liquor store – 701 Big Bend Page 1 with a favorable recommendation. Mayor Clement closed the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ruth E. Baker, MMC/MPCC City Clerk Note: This is a journal of the Public Hearing held November 5, 2018 (summary); not a verbatim transcript regarding a Special Use Permit Request for a retail package liquor store at 701 Big Bend Road. If a recording of the public hearing is desired, please contact City Hall. Public Hearing –Special Use Permit Request – package liquor store – 701 Big Bend Page 2  MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018 AT 200 HIGHLANDS BOULEVARD DRIVE 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mike Clement called the Regular Board of Aldermen meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL AND STATEMENT OF QUORUM Roll call showed those present were Alderman Huether, Alderman Nolte, Alderman Hamill, Alderman Ottenad, Alderman Baumann, Alderman Toben, and Mayor Clement. A quorum was present. 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES a. Minutes of the Monday, October 15, 2018 Regular Board of Aldermen meeting Alderman Hamill made the motion to approve the Minutes of the Monday, October 15, 2018 Regular Board of Aldermen meeting. The motion was seconded by Alderman Toben and carried unanimously, without objection. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF ORDER OF ITEMS ON THE AGENDA Mayor Clement stated he will introduce a Boy Scout under his report from the Mayor. Alderman Hamill and Alderman Ottenad simultaneously made the motion to approve the order of items on the agenda, as amended. The motion was seconded by Alderman Toben and carried unanimously, without objection. 5. CONSIDERATION OF PETITIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC a. Comments from the Public Mr. Robert Lopez, 1302 Mautenne, discussed residents not picking up the dog waste. He asked if the City could put up a sign on Samone at Mautenne near his property. Regular Board of Aldermen meeting 11/05/2018 Page 1  Mayor Clement suggested that Mr. Lopez speak with Alderman Huether and Alderman Ottenad. Also, he would suggest that Mr. Lopez might want to talk to the subdivision trustees. Mr. Lopez talked about a van that comes by and the lady lets her dog go onto the common ground. He is trying to get the license plate number. State Representative Jean Evans, 1541 Award, said she has lived in Manchester for 17 years, and that having done this job for two years now, she really appreciates the work the aldermen do. She asked for their support. 6. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR a. Introduction of Boy Scout Mayor Clement introduced Boy Scout Andrew Li of Troop 750 who is working on his “Citizenship in the Community” merit badge. b. Mayoral Report Mayor Clement wanted to acknowledge that tomorrow the City will be honoring retiring Sergeant John Tennyson. He has been on the force for the last 29 years. Everyone is welcome to come. Mayor Clement stated the City needed to do a Proclamation for Arbor Day. They are wanting to be a Tree City USA, especially with all the work the City Park’s Department does. Mayor Clement stated Veterans Day is actually November 11, but the holiday will be recognized on November 12. The Park’s Department will be serving breakfast and a Proclamation will be presented. The Flags of Valor will be flying at the Manchester Veterans Memorial that day. Mayor Clement extended an invitation for residents to visit the Veterans Interactive Exhibit at the Park, where they can listen to stories from Manchester’s veterans. Mayor Clement stated the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight is using the meeting space at the Police Facility, gathering on a Saturday morning, and they train the guardians who go along with the veterans on the trip. The following Sunday, the guardians and the veterans meet at the Legion Hall for the Honor Flight. 7. REPORTS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR a. Introduction of Human Resources Coordinator Regular Board of Aldermen meeting 11/05/2018 Page 2  City Administrator Perney stated that the Human Resources Coordinator was unable to attend this evening. b. List of Paid Bills (Warrant dates of October 14 – November 3, 2018) There were no questions. 8. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES a. Planning and Zoning Commission Alderman Hamill stated that there were five site plans for the Bend at Sulphur Spring, and two other site plans, one at Howard George and one at the lot across from the veterinary building, an improvement at Good Shepherd Church, and a boundary adjustment and easement vacation for the gas station on Henry Avenue. 9. ACTION ON OLD BILLS a. There were none. 10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BILLS a. BILL APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A RETAIL PACKAGE LIQUOR STORE AT 701 BIG BEND ROAD Alderman Baumann introduced Bill # 18-2353, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING THE SAME TO SG MART, LLC, DOING BUSINESS AS DISCOUNT LIQUOR, TO OPERATE A PACKAGE LIQUOR STORE AT 701 BIG BEND ROAD, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 405.250(C)(4)(b) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER.”, by title only. No further action at this time. b. BILL ESTABLISHING AN AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Alderman Toben introduced Bill # 18-2354, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER”, by title only. No further action at this time. c. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A GENERATOR FOR THE PARKS BUILDING Alderman Ottenad read Proposed Resolution # 18-0649, entitled: “A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF CATERPILLAR, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF FORTY-ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($41,000.00) FOR THE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY STANDBY GENERATOR EQUIPMENT FOR THE PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS BUILDING AND Regular Board of Aldermen meeting 11/05/2018 Page 3 AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER THEREFOR”, by title only. Alderman Ottenad made the motion for approval of Resolution # 18-0649. The motion was seconded by Alderman Hamill and carried unanimously, without objection. d. RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE USE OF THE PARKS BUILDING MEETING SPACES Alderman Nolte read Proposed Resolution # 18-0650, entitled: “A RESOLUTION REVISING THE POLICY FOR THE USE OF THE MANCHESTER PARK BUILDING FACILITY”, by title only. Alderman Nolte made the motion for approval of Resolution # 18-0650. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ottenad and carried unanimously, without objection. e. RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO USE OF THE MEETING ROOMS AT CITY HALL AND THE POLICE FACILITY Alderman Hamill read Proposed Resolution # 18-0651, entitled: “A RESOLUTION REVISING THE POLICY FOR THE USE OF THE MANCHESTER CITY HALL MEETING SPACE AND THE MANCHESTER POLICE FACILITY BOARD OF ALDERMEN CHAMBERS”, by title only. Alderman Hamill made the motion for approval of Resolution # 18-0651. The motion was seconded by Alderman Toben and carried unanimously, without objection. 11. MISCELLANEOUS a. Comments from the Public There were none. 12. ADJOURNMENT At 7:22 p.m., there being no further business, Alderman Hamill made the motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Toben and carried unanimously, without objection. The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ruth E. Baker, MMC/MPCC City Clerk Note: This is a journal of the Board of Aldermen meeting held Monday, November 5, 2018 (summary); not a verbatim transcript. If a recording of the meeting is desired, please contact City Hall. Regular Board of Aldermen meeting 11/05/2018 Page 4