Board of Aldermen

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2024 AT 200 HIGHLANDS BOULEVARD DRIVE CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clement called the Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL AND STATEMENT OF QUORUM Roll call showed those present were Alderman Dodge, Alderman Ottenad, Alderman Huether, Alderman Toben, Alderman Baumann, and Mayor Clement. Alderman Nolte was absent. A quorum was present. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES December 18, 2023 Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting Alderman Ottenad made the motion to approve the minutes of the Monday, December 18, 2023, Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting. The motion was seconded by Alderman Baumann and carried unanimously, with no objections from any members of the Board of Aldermen. ESTABLISHMENT OF ORDER OF ITEMS ON THE AGENDA Alderman Ottenad made the motion to approve the Order of Items on the Agenda, as presented. The motion was seconded by Alderman Huether and carried unanimously, with no objections from any members of the Board of Aldermen. CONSIDERATION OF PETITIONS Comments from the Public Melissa Jones Copeland, owner of 610 Wren Ave, expressed concern about the parking along Wren Ave during drop off and pick up times for Wren Hollow Elementary School and Southwest Middle School. She explained that the traffic blocks her driveway and causes serious traffic and safety concerns. She also raised concerns about who maintains Wren Ave and asked that a traffic study be conducted by the City of Manchester or St. Louis County. Mayor Clement told her he would have Public Works and the Police Department look into her concerns and he would set up a time to meet with her. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR Appointment of Board of Adjustment Alternate Member (5-year term) Mayor Clement gave background for the nomination Debbie Rodgers as an alternate member of the Board of Adjustment. Alderman Ottenad made the motion to approve the appointment of Debbie Rodgers as an alternate member of the Board of Adjustment. The motion was seconded by Alderman Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting 01/02/2024 Page 1 Huether and carried unanimously, without objection. Mayoral Reports Mayor Clement informed the Board that the City would probably see the unaudited financial report for 2023 in mid-January. He also notified the Board of the upcoming meetings with each of the Aldermen as they look at goals for 2024. Mayor Clement brought up discussions surrounding AI in government and expressed that they were looking into possible training on understanding AI. REPORTS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR 2024 Goals City Administrator Klocke reiterated what the mayor discussed and stated that they would be meeting with the Aldermen in the upcoming weeks to discuss goals for the year. List of Paid Bills (Warrant dates of 12-18-2023 to 12-31-2023) There were no questions. Reports from the Committees Planning and Zoning Commission Mayor Clement reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission did not meet. Veterans Commission Alderman Huether stated that there was no Veterans Commission report. She stated that the next meeting will be January 10th at 5:00 p.m. Audit and Finance Committee Alderman Toben stated that there was no Audit and Finance Committee report. Tree Advisory Board Alderman Dodge stated that there was no report for the Tree Advisory Board. OLD LEGISLATION None NEW LEGISLATION None MISCELLANEOUS Comments from the Public Alderman Baumann inquired if it was possible to track the car counts on Wren Ave to figure out the peak traffic times. He continued that with Parkway purposing a third school on that street, knowing the peak times of the other two schools might settle or raise traffic concerns that were brought up. Chief Will stated the Police Department could do this. Mayor Clement noted that the next Board of Aldermen meeting would be on a Tuesday night due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day falling on that Monday. ADJOURNMENT Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting 01/02/2024 Page 2 There being no further business, Alderman Ottenad made the motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Baumann and carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting 01/02/2024 Page 3