Board of Aldermen

MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2020 BY VIDEO CONFERENCING ON ZOOM REGARDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR THE AREA KNOWN AS THE “HIGHWAY 141/MANCHESTER ROAD REDEVELOPMENT AREA” 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. A following notice of the public hearing was then read: “The City of Manchester Board of Aldermen shall hold a public hearing on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Manchester Justice Center, 200 Highlands Boulevard Drive, to consider the following: This hearing is being held pursuant to the requirements of Sections 99.800 to 99.865 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, as amended, to discuss the redevelopment project for the area known as “Highway 141/Manchester Road Redevelopment Area” in the City of Manchester, Missouri to determine if the redevelopment project is making satisfactory progress under the proposed time schedule contained within the approved plan for completion of such project.” Mayor Clement advised that first the proponents would speak, then the opponents, and the comments from the public, followed by questions from the members of the Board of Aldermen or the City Staff and the progress. Director of Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Melanie Rippetoe spoke as a proponent. She stated that every five years the City is required to hold public hearings regarding those redevelopment plans. This is the City’s 3rd public hearing since 2005. With the 2019 Bond sale the estimated completion date and bonds paid in full is May 2024. Based on collections to date the project is meeting those projections. There were no opponents or comments from the public or Board of Aldermen. Public Hearing 12-07-2020 – Redevelopment Project known as “141/Manchester Redevelopment Area” Page 1  Mayor Clement closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Michelle Melugin Deputy Clerk Note: This is a journal of the Public Hearing from December 7, 2020 (summary); not a verbatim transcript regarding a discussion on the redevelopment project for the area known as the “Highway 141/Manchester Road Redevelopment Area” If a recording of the public hearing is desired, please contact City Hall. Public Hearing 12-07-2020 – Redevelopment Project known as “141/Manchester Redevelopment Area” Page 2  MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2020 BY VIDEO CONFERENCING ON ZOOM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mike Clement called the Regular Board of Aldermen meeting to order at 7:06 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, Monday, November 16, 2020 Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting Alderman Hamill made the motion to approve the Minutes of the Monday, November 16, 2020 Regular of Aldermen Meeting. The motion was seconded by Alderman Ottenad and carried unanimously, with no objections from any members of the Board of Aldermen. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF ORDER OF ITEMS ON THE AGENDA Alderman Ottenad made the motion to approve the Order of Items on the Agenda. The motion was seconded by Alderman Hamill and carried unanimously, with no objections from any members of the Board of Aldermen. 5. CONSIDERATION OF PETITIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC a. Comments from the Public There were none. Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting 12-07-2020 Page 1 6. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR a. Mayoral Report Mayor Clement invited the Board of Aldermen Sergeant First Class Wesley Moore’s promotion ceremony on December 15 at the Manchester Veterans Memorial. Mayor Clement reported that the Parks Department is having Breakfast with Santa on December 12. The Mayor reminded everyone the Parks Department is taking letters for Santa until December 18. Mayor Clement acknowledged the success the Department of Conservation had with their first managed deer hunt in St. Louis County Parks. They were able to take out 146 deer in four parks. In Queeny park a total of 30 deer were removed. Mayor Clement reported that Manchester finished in second place for the “Feed the Masses” food drive competition. Mayor Clement stated that Manchester held another huge electronics recycling event a few weeks ago. They had 644 vehicles come through the line. The recycling events have become huge and regional. 7. REPORTS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Larry Perney stated the Board needed to make a motion for the redevelopment project that was a public hearing. Alderman Hamill made the motion that based on the information that was submitted to the Board of Aldermen at the Public Hearing that the Board of Aldermen find and determine that the redevelopment project described in the Manchester redevelopment plan is making satisfactory progress under the proposed time schedule contained in the plan for completion of the project. The motion was seconded by Alderman Huether and carried unanimously. City Administrator Perney stated that every year the Manchester Police Department names an Officer of the year and invited Chief Scott to announce this year’s recipient. Chief of Police Will Scott stated there were several officers that were nominated and after a discussion it was unanimous that Detective Jason Dowdell be named Officer of the Year. City Administrator Perney reminded everyone that candidate filing opens Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. and runs through January 19, 2021 at 5 p.m. The election day will be April 6, 2021. a. List of Paid Bills (Warrant dates of 11-16-2020 to 12-05-2020) There were no questions. Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting 12-07-2020 Page 2 8. REPORTS FROM a. Planning and Zoning Alderman Hamill stated they did not meet. b. Veterans Commission Alderman Huether stated they met to discuss that they will not meet in December but will reconvene in January. c. Homecoming Committee Alderman Ottenad stated they met on November 18 via Zoom and they are going forth as they are planning on having a Homecoming this year. The Homecoming Committee decided the theme will be “Under the Sea”. She said they plan to have a day parade and will have a second annual run, on Sunday, and a BINGO game afterwards. Alderman Ottenad stated this year there will only be rides on Friday and Saturday. d. Budget and Audit Committee Alderman Toben stated they did not meet. Alderman Baumann stated the next meeting is February 5, 2021. 9. ACTION ON OLD LEGISLATION a. BILL NO. 20-2420 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS APPOINTMENT Alderman Huether read for the second time Bill #20-2420, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING DAVID PRACHT AS THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE CITY OF MANCHESTER, SETTING THE SALARY, AND ESTABLISHING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID EMPLOYMENT, by title only. Alderman Huether made the motion that Bill #20-2420 become Ordinance #20- 2305. The motion was seconded by Alderman Hamill. A poll of the Board showed: Alderman Hamill – aye Alderman Nolte – aye Alderman Ottenad – aye Alderman Huether – aye Alderman Baumann – aye Alderman Toben – aye Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting 12-07-2020 Page 3  Mayor Clement announced that the motion passed 6 – 0, with no objections from any members of the Board of Aldermen. b. BILL NO. 20-2421 - FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET Alderman Toben read for the second time Bill #20-2421, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF MANCHESTER FOR THE YEAR JANUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021, AND APPROPRIATING SUCH SUMS AS SET FORTH HEREIN FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS AND ACCOUNTS THEREIN SPECIFIED”, by title only. Alderman Toben made the motion that Bill #20-2421 become Ordinance #20-2306. The motion was seconded by Alderman Hamill. A poll of the Board showed: Alderman Nolte – aye Alderman Ottenad – aye Alderman Huether – aye Alderman Baumann – aye Alderman Toben – aye Alderman Hamill – aye Mayor Clement announced that the motion passed 6 – 0, with no objections from any members of the Board of Aldermen. 10. ACTION ON NEW LEGISLATION a. RESOLUTION NO. 20-0778 – COURT CLERK OFFICE RENOVATION BID APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION Alderman Hamill read Proposed Resolution #20-0778, entitled: “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH J.E. FOSTER BUILDING CO. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY- SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($37,129.00) FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AND REFERRED TO AS THE COURT CLERK OFFICE RENOVATION PROJECT”, by title only. Alderman Hamill made the motion for the approval of Resolution #20-778. The motion was seconded by Alderman Nolte and carried unanimously, without any objections from any members of the Board of Aldermen. 11. MISCELLANEOUS a. Comments from the Public There were none. Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting 12-07-2020 Page 4 12. ADJOURNMENT At 7:25 p.m., there being no further business, Alderman Hamill made the motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Nolte. Mayor Clement announced the motion carried unanimously, with no objections from the members of the Board of Alderman. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Melugin Deputy City Clerk Note: This is a journal of the Board of Aldermen meeting held Monday, December 7, 2020, (summary); not a verbatim transcript. If a recording of the meeting is desired, please contact City Hall. Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting 12-07-2020 Page 5