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RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 16, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ The City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of City Hall, 200 North Second Street, with President of the Council Laurie Feldman, presiding, The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith and the Members of the Council present as follows: Dave Beckering, Tom Besselman, Michael Klinghammer, Bridget Ohmes, Mary Ann Ohms, Ron Stivison, Mary West and Michael Weller. Absent: Jerry Reese. City Clerk Laura L. Whitehead was present and performed the duties of that office. File #47729 The meeting was opened with the Invocation, those present standing in a moment of silence, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. A motion was made by MICHAEL KLINGHAMMER to excuse the absence of Councilmember Jerry Reese. DAVE BECKERING seconded the motion. All voted in favor, motion passed. AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Proclamation Recognizing Individuals for Lifesaving Efforts at Ameristar Casino The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith presented a proclamation recognizing the individuals for their lifesaving efforts at the Ameristar Casino on July 24, 2012. Presentation Relative to the November 6, 2012 Election Director of Administration Michael Spurgeon provided an update relative to the City of St. Charles November 6, 2012, ballot issues. The Media Department presented a video relative to the ballot issues. Information relative to the issues can be found on the City’s website at www.stcharlescitymo.gov or by contacting 636/949-3200. Introduction of the Following Staff Members from the Media Department: James Dreyer, Jessica Rasch, and Lani D’Angelo Director of Media Carol Felzien introduced James Dryer, Jessica Rasch, and Lani D’Angleo. Each staff member provided a brief bio on their employment and education backgrounds. Proclamation Recognizing “Shopping with the Saints: Saint Charles, Saint Peters and Saint Nicholas” during this Holiday Season The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith presented a proclamation to President and CEO of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Scott Tate recognizing this upcoming holiday season as “Shopping with the Saints: Saint Charles, Saint Peters and Saint Nicholas”. Mr. Tate thanked the City of St. Charles and reported the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce is encouraging consumers opt for shopping and dining in St. Charles and St. Peters during the Blanchette Bridge closure during this holiday season. For more information, please visit www.shoppingwiththesaints.com.  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 16, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ Proclamation Recognizing Titanova, a Local Manufacturing Company, who was Recently Recognized as Missouri’s 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year at the Governor’s conference on Economic Development The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith presented a proclamation recognizing Titanova as Missouri’s 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year; and introduced Director of Convention & Visitors Bureau and Economic Development David Leezer. Mr. Leezer introduced President of Titanova John Haake. Mr. Haake provided a brief explanation of the company. Proclamation Recognizing the Economic Development Center of St. Charles County, Who was Recognized as the Top 504 Lender in America by the U.S. Small Business and has thus far in 2012 Assisted Fourteen (14) Businesses in St. Charles County, for a Total Project Value of more than $17.4 Million The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith presented a proclamation recognizing President and CEO of St. Charles County Economic Development Center Greg Prestemon as the Top 504 Lender in America by the U.S. Small business. Mr. Prestemon thanked the City of St. Charles for this recognition. PUBLIC COMMENT Tony Bethman, 3201 Town & Country Lane, St. Charles, Missouri, voiced concern relative to Council Bill 10829 An Ordinance Authorizing a Cost Sharing Cooperation Agreement Between the City of St. Charles and Lindenwood University for the West Clay Extension Project; and Council Bill 10772 An Ordinance Vacating Right Of Way And City Utility Easements In A Tract Of Land Being Part Of West Highlands, a Subdivision and Wilmes & Trendley’s Subdivision of The Cunningham Farm, Block 6 of The Steen & Cunningham’s Survey of the St. Charles Commons; and Authorizing and Providing for Continuing Authority to Execute All Documents Necessary to Vacate Said Right of Way and Easements. RESOLUTIONS A Resolution to Apply for Federal Safe Routes to School Funding for the Construction of Sidewalks located within a mile of the Blackhurst Elementary and Hardin Middle Schools (Sponsors: Dave Beckering, Jerry Reese, Ron Stivison, Mary Ann Ohms, Tom Besselman, and Bridget Ohmes) Councilmember Michael Klinghammer requested to be added as sponsor. Passed “Aye”: Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Stivison, Weller, West, and Beckering “Nay”: None Absent: Reese Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 18, 2012 and is known as Resolution 12-28  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 16, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ BILLS FOR FINAL PASSAGE Bill 10772 (To be tabled) An Ordinance Vacating Right Of Way And City Utility Easements In A Tract Of Land Being Part Of West Highlands, a Subdivision and Wilmes & Trendley’s Subdivision of The Cunningham Farm, Block 6 of The Steen & Cunningham’s Survey of the St. Charles Commons; and Authorizing and Providing for Continuing Authority to Execute All Documents Necessary to Vacate Said Right of Way and Easements (Sponsors: Michael Klinghammer, Mary Ann Ohms, and Mary West) A motion was made by MARY ANN OHMS to table Council Bill 10772. MICHAEL KLINGHAMMER seconded the motion. All voted in favor, motion passed. Bill 10836 (Substitute Bill No. 1) An Ordinance Amending Section 400.330 Regarding the Historic South Main Preservation District to Establish a Conditional Use Permit Requirement for the Performance of Live Music; and Technical Amendments (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms and Mary West) Councilmember Tom Besselman voiced concerns relative to Council Bill 10836; and requested a separate vote on Council Bill 10836. Passed “Aye”: Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Stivison, West, Weller, and Feldman “Nay”: Beckering and Besselman Absent: Reese Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 18, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-184 Bill 10841 An Ordinance Authorizing Amendment Number 1 to the Lease Agreement with The Boys’ Club of St. Charles d/b/a Boys & Girls Club of St. Charles County for the Property Situated at 1400 Olive Street in St. Charles, Missouri (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms and Dave Beckering) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Stivison, West, Weller, Beckering, and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Reese Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 18, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-185 Bill 10854 An Ordinance Computing the Final Costs Of Phase Two-B Improvements Within the Streets of St. Charles at Noah’s Ark Neighborhood Improvement District of the City; Apportioning the Cost of Such Improvements Among the Properties Benefited; Assessing the Final Costs as Special Assessments; and Providing Further Authority, All Pursuant to the Neighborhood Improvement District Act (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Stivison, West, Weller, Beckering, and Besselman “Nay”: None  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 16, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ Absent: Reese Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 18, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-186 Bill 10855 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 12-95 by Revising Exhibit A, the List of Persons Authorized for Use of Account and “Specimen Signatures,” Replacing the Designated Fire Chief (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Stivison, West, Weller, Beckering, and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Reese Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 18, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-187 Bill 10856 An Ordinance Amending Section 400.990 of the Code of Ordinances Relative to Submittal of Applications to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a Conditional Use (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Stivison, West, Weller, Beckering, and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Reese Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 18, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-188 Bill 10857 An Ordinance Amending Section 400.050 of the Code of Ordinances by Revising the Definition of Floor Area in the Zoning Code (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Stivison, West, Weller, Beckering, and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Reese Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 18, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-189 Bill 10858 An Ordinance Authorizing an Easement Encroachment License with Joseph and Cynthia Abrewsczynski for the Construction and Maintenance of a Driveway on the City’s Permanent Easement Located at or Near 2804 Kristopher Bend (Sponsors: Jerry Reese and Michael Klinghammer) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Stivison, West, Weller, Beckering, and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Reese Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 18, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-190  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 16, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 10859 An Ordinance Approving the Lot Split Plat of Lot 25 of Hidden Terrace Plat One, a Subdivision of the City of Saint Charles, Missouri (Sponsor: Mary West) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Stivison, West, Weller, Beckering, and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Reese Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 18, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-191 Bill 10860 An Ordinance Authorizing Amendment Number 2 to the Five-Year Contract with Schowalter & Jabouri, PC to Provide Additional Professional Auditing Services for Fiscal Year 2011 in an Amount of $24,239.50, for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $350,487.00 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Stivison, West, Weller, Beckering, and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Reese Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 18, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-192 Bill 10861 An Ordinance Authorizing Amendment Number 1 to the Protective Rental Agreement with Sparta Investment LLC for the Rental of Seven Mobile Homes Needed for the West Clay Extension Project in an Amount of $43,380.00, for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $71,330.00 (Sponsor: Tom Besselman) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Stivison, West, Weller, Beckering, and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Reese Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 18, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-193 Bill 10862 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Sweetens Concrete Services, LLC for the Crack Seal Contract 2012 in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000.00 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Stivison, West, Weller, Beckering, and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Reese Approved by the Honorable Mayor on October 18, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-194 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION The following Council Bills were introduced with the exception of Council Bill 10872.  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 16, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 10863 An Ordinance Amending Section 705.280 of the Code of Ordinances Pertaining to the Sewer Lateral Repair Program to Temporarily, for the Calendar Year 2013, Reduce the Annual Fee from $28.00 to $20.00 (Sponsor: Michael Klinghammer) Bill 10864 An Ordinance Authorizing the Lease of Space Within the Property Located at 222 North Main Street in St. Charles, Missouri from George and Sharlotte Worthington for the Not To Exceed Amount of $5,250.00, Inclusive of Rent and Natural Gas and Electric Utility Reimbursement for the Rental Term, for the City’s Use During the 2012 St. Charles Christmas Traditions Festival and Granting the Mayor and City Clerk Authority to Execute a Lease Agreement to Carry out the Intent of this Ordinance (Sponsor: Ron Stivison) Bill 10865 An Ordinance Amending Schedule I, of Chapter 375 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of St. Charles, Missouri by Establishing a Speed Limit of Twenty (20) Miles Per Hour on Hollow Brook Drive, Cattail Way, Waterfall Drive and Moss Rock Drive in the Hollow Brook Subdivision (Sponsor: Mary West) Bill 10866 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 11-255 by Amending Certain Revenue, Expenditure, and Fund Balance Accounts for the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2012 (Budget Amendment #5) (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Bill 10867 An Ordinance Authorizing Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement with Gary Elmestad dba Gary Elmestad & Associates to Provide Consulting Services for Project and Funding Initiatives for the City of St. Charles in an Amount Not to Exceed $81,000.00, for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $191,000.00 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Bill 10868 An Ordinance Amending Sections 600.190, 600.200 and 600.280 of the Code of Ordinances Pertaining to the Sale of Liquor by the Drink for Consumption on the Premises on Sunday; Sale of Liquor in the Historic Downtown District; Establishing a License Fee; and an Effective Date (Sponsors: All Members of the City Council) Bill 10869 An Ordinance Authorizing a Cooperative Agreement By and Between St. Charles County, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and the Cities of Cottleville, Dardenne Prairie, Lake Saint Louis, O’Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters, Weldon Spring and Wentzville for the Management of the Gateway Green Light Program in St.  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 16, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ Charles County (Sponsors: Jerry Reese, Ron Stivison, Mary Ann Ohms, Tom Besselman, and Bridget Ohmes) Bill 10870 An Ordinance Accepting Maintenance Responsibility for the Pearl Ridge Estates Storm Water Lift Station (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Bill 10871 An Ordinance Amending Section 255.180 of the Code of Ordinances Pertaining to Dogs in Parks (Sponsors: Jerry Reese, Mary Ann Ohms, Mary West, and Laurie Feldman) Bill 10872 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 500 of the Code of Ordinances by Creating a New Article and Enacting Ten New Sections Pertaining to Registration of Vacant Commercial Structures (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Council President Laurie Feldman requested to hold Council Bill 10872. Bill 10873 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with R.V. Wagner, Inc., for the Bridge Culvert Maintenance Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $222,117.50 (Sponsors: Mary West, Michael Weller, Jerry Reese, and Michael Klinghammer) Bill 10874 An Ordinance Authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 10 to the Agreement with Dave Kolb Grading, LLC for the Pearl Ridge Storm Sewer Extension Project in an Amount of $20,193.45, for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $1,784,339.95 (Sponsors: Laurie Feldman and Michael Klinghammer) Bill 10875 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Coe Equipment Company for the Purchase of One (1) 2013 Vactor 2112 Plus Self-contained Catch Basin/Sewer Cleaner and International 7500 Tandem Chassis in an Amount Not to Exceed $238,587.00 (Sponsor: Michael Klinghammer) Bill 10876 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract Agreement with SAK Construction, LLC for the Sandfort Creek Lift Station Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $459,731.50 (Sponsor: Michael Klinghammer) Bill 10877 An Ordinance Approving Amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Information Technology Policy (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman)  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 16, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR COUNCIL ACTION Discussion Relative to Scheduling the 1st Regular Council Meeting in January 2013 (referred by City Clerk Laura Whitehead) A motion was made by DAVE BECKERING to schedule the first Regular Council Meeting in January 2013 on January 8, 2013 due to January 1, 2013 being a recognized holiday for the City of St. Charles, Missouri. MARY WEST seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye:” Ohmes, Ohms, Stivison, Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, and Klinghammer. “Nay”: None. Absent: Reese. Motion passed. File #47892 Request to Waive Building Permit Fees for Boys & Girls Club of St. Charles County (location 1400 Olive Street) (referred by Councilmember Michael Klinghammer) Councilmember Michael Klinghammer and Councilmember Dave Beckering provided an update relative to the new facility and spoke in favor of waiving the building permit fees in the amount of $27,024.70. A motion was made by MICHAEL KLINGHAMMER to waive the building permit fees for the Boys & Girls Club of St. Charles County (1400 Olive Street). DAVE BECKERING seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye”: Ohms, Stivison, Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, and Ohmes. “Nay”: None. Absent: Reese. Motion Passed. Councilmember Michael Klinghammer requested an ordinance be presented to the full council establishing a policy that would waive 50% of each permit fee including water and sewer for the requests received from non-profits. Councilmember Klinghammer stated he would work with Administration on the proposed new policy. Council President Laurie Feldman and Councilmember Mary West asked to be added as sponsors on the proposed legislation. File #47893 CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by DAVE BECKERING to approve the Consent Agenda. MICHAEL KLINGHAMMER seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye”: Stivison, Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, and Ohms. “Nay”: None. Absent: Reese. Motion passed. A. Approval of Council Minutes 1. Regular Council Meeting of September 25, 2012 2. Public Hearing of September 25, 2012 File #47894 3. Administrative Hearing of September 25, 2012 File #47895 B. Approval of Council Committee Reports 1. Approval of Council Committee Minutes  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 16, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ a. Council Work Session of September 11, 2012 File #47730 b. Council Work Session of September 25, 2012 (Closed) File #47730 c. Technology Committee Meeting of October 4, 2012 File #47879 2. Approval of Council Committee Motions/Actions/Recommendations a. Council Work Session of September 11, 2012 b. Council Work Session of September 25, 2012 (Closed) (none) c. Technology Committee Meeting of October 4, 2012 C. Receipt of Reports from Boards, Commissions or Committees 1. Convention Center Oversight Subcommittee Meeting of August 6, 2012 File #47741 2. Parks and Recreation Board Meeting of September 5, 2012 File #47739 3. Parks and Recreation Board Meeting of August 22, 2012 File #47739 4. Parks and Recreation Board Meeting of July 18, 2012 File #47739 5. Landmarks Board Meeting of August 20, 2012 File #47770 6. Board of Adjustment Meeting of September 10, 2012 File #47740 7. Human Relations Commission Meeting of August 2, 2012 File #47797 8. Human Relations Commission Meeting of May 10, 2012 File #47797 D. Receipt of Reports of the Director of Administration 1. Monthly Report on Requests for Intra-Departmental Transfer of Appropriations > $10,000 – September 2012 File #47743 E. Approval of Contracts and Easements from $30,001 - $99,999 1. Contract with Burns & McDonnell for General Engineering Services to “Prepare RFP for Wastewater Contract Operations” in an Amount Not to Exceed $44,300.00 C12-580 2. Contract with Danny Ashcrarft d/b/a/: On The Spot Auto Home and Building Maintenance, for Holiday Lighting and Decoration Services at North and South Main St, Berthold Park, Frontier Park and Frenchtown, in an Amount Not to Exceed $32,650.00  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 16, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ C12-579 3. Contract with Pundmann Ford Motor Company for the Purchase of (3) 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedans in an Amount Not to Exceed $81,369.00 C12-578 4. Contract with SSM Health Care St. Louis to Provide the City of St. Charles Firefighters with Annual Physicals for the 2012 Calendar Year in an Amount Not to Exceed $40,000.00 C11-587 5. Contract Amendment #2 with Stanley Convergent Security Solutions for Installation of Security System at Fire Station #3 in an Amount Not to Exceed $7,967.74 for a Total Contract Not to Exceed Amount of $37,079.74 C12-305 F. Preliminary Plats (none) G. Miscellaneous 1. Receipt of the Proposed Annual Budget for 2013 as Submitted by the Board of Directors of the Fountain Lakes Commerce Center South Community Improvement District File #47896 2. Receipt of the Proposed Annual Budget for 2013 as Submitted by the Board of Directors of the Fountain Lakes Commerce Center North Community Improvement District File #47897 3. Receipt of the Proposed Annual Budget for 2013 as Submitted by the Board of Directors of the Fairgrounds Road Community Improvement District File #47898 4. Receipt of the Proposed Annual Budget for 2013 as Submitted by the Board of Directors of the Elm Point Commons Community Improvement District File #47899 5. Receipt of the Proposed Annual Budget for 2013 as Submitted by the Board of Directors of the Veteran’s Memorial Parkway Community Improvement District File #47900 6. Receipt of the Proposed Annual Budget for 2013 as Submitted by the Board of Directors of the Plaza at Noah’s Ark Community Improvement District File #47901  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 16, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Receipt of the Proposed Annual Budget for 2013 as Submitted by the Board of Directors of the Elm & 370 Community Improvement District File #47902 8. Report of Court Administrator of Monies Collected and Deposited During the Month of September 2012 File #47746 9. Approval of Liquor License Application for Anthony Longo, d/b/a: Lindenwood Mobil, located at 2305 Droste Road File #47725 REPORT OF THE MAYOR Budget Amendment No. 5 (Council Bill 10866) The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith stated Budget Amendment No. 5 has been introduced this evening and requested Council to contact the Mayor’s Office or Director of Administration Michael Spurgeon if they had questions relative to the Budget Amendment No. 5. The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith announced upcoming events in the City of St. Charles. For more information regarding the upcoming events, please visit www.stcharlescitymo.gov, www.foundryartcentre.org, or www.historicstcharles.com. The Honorable Sally A. Faith announced the 2012 Beneful Dream Dog Park Contest is underway. For more information, please visit www.beneful.com/Dream-Dog-Park. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/MISCELLANEOUS Update from Council Liaisons on Board/Commission/Committee Councilmember Tom Besselman announced the Park’s Department will be hosting a trivia night on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Memorial Hall and the Lewis & Clark Boat House Museum will be hosting a trivia night on Friday, November 9, 2012 at 1050 S. Riverside Drive. For more information on the Lewis & Clark Boat House trivia night event, visit www.lewisandclarkmuseum@yahoo.com. Councilmember Tom Besselman announced that St. Charles City and St. Charles County will be hosting a Veteran’s Day Ceremony at St. Charles City Veterans Memorial – Bishops Landing on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. APPROVAL OF CLOSED MINUTES A motion was made by BRIDGET OHMES to approve the following Closed Session Minutes: A. Council Work Session on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, and following the required roll call vote in open session, the Council convened in closed session relative to legal actions, causes of action, or litigation (RSMo 610.021.1); and hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion of particular employees when information relating to the performance or merit of individual employees is discussed or recorded (RSMo 610.021.3) at 6:00 p.m.  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI October 16, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ B. Technology Committee convened in closed session relative to hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees when information relating to the performance or merit of individual employees is discussed or recorded (RSMo 610.021.3) and sealed proposals and related documents or any documents related to a negotiated contract (RSMo 610.021.12) at 5:10 p.m. C. Council Work Session on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, and following the required roll call vote in open session, the Council convened in closed session relative to legal actions, causes of action, or litigation (RSMo 610.021.1); and hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion of particular employees when information relating to the performance or merit of individual employees is discussed or recorded (RSMo 610.021.3) at 6:00 p.m. MICHAEL KLINGHAMMER seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye”: Stivison, Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, and Ohms. “Nay”: None. Absent: Reese. Motion passed. The Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m. ______________________________ Date Approved ______________________________ _________________________________ City Clerk Laurie Feldman, Presiding Officer