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RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI November 6, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ The City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, November 6, 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, Jerry Reese, Ron Stivison, Michael Weller and Mary West. Absent: None. 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS The President of the Council Laurie Feldman announced that the following Public Hearings would now be held. At the conclusion of the hearings, the Regular Session continued with the order of business: A. Case No. Z-08-12. An application to rezone a parcel of land along the east side of Huck Finn Drive and north of Country Club Road from St. Charles County R-1E Single-Family Residential District to City of St. Charles O-I Office Institution District. The lot is approximately 1.99 acres and is currently owned by the School District of the City of St. Charles (Parcel ID: 6-010B-4488-00-00A1.0000000). The property will be located in Ward 6 upon annexation (Council Bill 10880) B. Case No. CU-30-12. (Chris Berry) An application for a Conditional Use Permit from §400.290(C)(4) for a Guest House within the FHCD Frenchtown Historic Commercial District, specifically to approve a single rental unit for lodging for compensation on a short-term basis at 1411 North Second Street. The subject property is 0.21 acres and is located in Ward 1 (RCA Attached) AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Proclamation Declaring November 20, 2012, as “No Hunger Holiday” The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith presented a proclamation declaring November 20, 2012 as “No Hunger Holiday”. Deaton Ellis representing the “No Hunger Holiday” program accepted the proclamation and stated for information regarding the program to please visit www.nohungerholiday.com. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring November 11 – 17, 2012, as “American Education Week” The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith presented a proclamation declaring November 11 – 17, 2012 as “American Education Week”. Larry DuFour representing the St. Charles American Legion Post 312 accepted the proclamation. Mr. DuFour reported 5th graders from the community were asked to write an essay titled “Why I Should Vote”. The following students were recognized: 1st place: Ryley Schaub (Immanuel Lutheran School); 2nd place: Anthony  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI November 6, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ Pieron (St. Peters School); and 3rd: Lucas Wehde (Immanuel Lutheran). The students present read their winning essays. The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith requested to present agenda item 12A Oath of Office to Newly Appointed Fire Chief Rick Daly at this time. Administration of the Oath of Office to Newly Appointed Fire Chief Rick Daly The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith administered the oath of office to newly appointed Fire Chief Rick Daly. PUBLIC COMMENT Adam Glosier, representing St. Charles Association of Realtors, 1519 Heritage Manor Court, St. Peters, Missouri, spoke in opposition to Council Bill 10872. Cort Schneider, representing St. Charles Association of Realtors, 18 Tupelo Court, St. Peters, Missouri, spoke in opposition to Council Bill 10872. Owen Peters, 729 Apricot, St. Charles, Missouri, voiced concern relative to the E911 Emergency System. RESOLUTIONS A Resolution Declaring a Parks and Recreation Department Dump Truck with Salt Spreader and Snow Plow to be Surplus Property, Donating Same to the City of Wood Heights, Missouri, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Appropriate Documents to Transfer Title (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, and Klinghammer “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on November 8, 2012 and is known as Resolution 12-29 A Resolution Declaring a Certain City Fire Department Mobile Command Trailer Unit to be Surplus Property, Donating Same to the City of Bowling Green, Missouri, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Appropriate Documents to Transfer Title (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, and Ohmes “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on November 8, 2012 and is known as Resolution 12-30  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI November 6, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ A Resolution Declaring Two Ford Pick-up Truck Beds as Surplus Property and Authorizing Disposal by Sale to Salvage Yard (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Councilmember Tom Besselman and Councilmember Michael Klinghammer voiced concern relative to items not being sold at the City’s Surplus Sale. Councilmember Klinghammer requested Administration to provide additional information relative to this item to the full Council. Passed “Aye”: Reese, Stivison, Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, and Ohms “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on November 8, 2012 and is known as Resolution 12-31 A Resolution Declaring Vehicles and Equipment as Surplus Property; Authorizing Disposal by Auction at Manheim Auto Auction; and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Appropriate Documents to Transfer Title (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: Stivison, Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, and Reese “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on November 8, 2012 and is known as Resolution 12-32 A Resolution Declaring a 2007 Vactor Self-Contained Catch Basin/Sewer Cleaner Mounted on an International 7400 Tandem-axle Chassis as Surplus Property; Authorizing Disposal by Trade-in; and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Appropriate Documents to Transfer Title (Sponsor: Michael Klinghammer) Passed “Aye”: Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, and Stivison “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on November 8, 2012 and is known as Resolution 12-33 BILLS FOR FINAL PASSAGE 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) Passed “Aye”: Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, and Stivison “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on November 8, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-196  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI November 6, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ 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) Passed “Aye”: Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, and Stivison “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on November 8, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-197 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) Passed “Aye”: Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, and Stivison “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on November 8, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-198 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) Passed “Aye”: Stivison, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, and Reese “Nay”: None Absent: Weller and West Approved by the Honorable Mayor on November 8, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-199 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) Councilmember Tom Besselman voiced concern relative to Council Bill 10867. A separate vote was taken on Council Bill 10867 with the following results:  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI November 6, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ Passed “Aye”: Beckering, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, and West “Nay”: Besselman Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on November 8, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-200 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) Passed “Aye”: Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, and Stivison “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on November 8, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-201 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. Charles County (Sponsors: Jerry Reese, Ron Stivison, Mary Ann Ohms, Tom Besselman, and Bridget Ohmes) Passed “Aye”: Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, and Stivison “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on November 8, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-202 Bill 10870 An Ordinance Accepting Maintenance Responsibility for the Pearl Ridge Estates Storm Water Lift Station (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, and Stivison “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on November 8, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-203 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)  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI November 6, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ Councilmember Dave Beckering and Councilmember Tom Besselman voiced concern relative to Council Bill 10871. A separate vote was taken on Council Bill 10871 with the following results: Failed “Aye”: Feldman, Ohms, Reese, and West “Nay”: Besselman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Stivison, Weller, and Beckering Absent: None File #47904 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) Passed “Aye”: Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, and Stivison “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on November 8, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-204 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) Passed “Aye”: Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, and Stivison “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on November 8, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-205 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) Passed “Aye”: Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, and Stivison “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on November 8, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-206  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI November 6, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ 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) Passed “Aye”: Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, and Stivison “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on November 8, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-207 Bill 10877 An Ordinance Approving Amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Information Technology Policy (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, and Stivison “Nay”: None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on November 8, 2012 and is known as Ordinance 12-208 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION The following Council Bills were introduced: Bill 10872 (Proposed Substitute Bill No. 1) 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) Bill 10878 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 12-187 by Revising Exhibit A, the List of Persons Authorized for Use of Account and “Specimen Signatures,” Replacing the Designated Information Technology Director (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Bill 10879 An Ordinance Annexing Certain Adjacent Contiguous Territories into the City of Saint Charles, Missouri and Assigning the Properties to a Designated Ward of the City Being Lands Petitioned for Annexation by the St. Charles City School District (Approximate 1.99 Acres Parcel of Land Located on the East Side of Huck Finn Drive and North Country Club Road) (Sponsor: Jerry Reese) Bill 10880 An Ordinance Rezoning to City Zoning District O-I (Office Institution District)from County Zoning District R-1E (Single-Family Residential District) an Approximate 1.99 Acres Parcel of Land Located Along the East Side of Huck Finn Drive and North of Country Club Road (Sponsor: Jerry Reese)  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI November 6, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 10881 An Ordinance Authorizing Amendment Number 1 to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Between the City of St. Charles and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department to Furnish, Deliver and Provide Housing for Prisoners of the St. Charles Municipal Court in an Amount of $5,000 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $15,000.00 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Bill 10882 An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Between the City of St. Charles and the St. Charles County Department of Corrections to Furnish, Deliver and Provide Housing for Prisoners of the St. Charles Municipal Court in an Amount not to Exceed $5,000.00 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Bill 10883 An Ordinance Authorizing a Trail Easement for Frontier Park between the City of St. Charles, Missouri and Missouri Department of Natural Resources (Sponsor: Bridget Ohmes) Bill 10884 An Ordinance Authorizing an Agreement By and Between the City of St. Peters, Missouri and the City of St. Charles, Missouri, by and through its Parks and Recreation Board, for Reciprocal Use of the St. Peters Rec-Plex and the St. Charles Blanchette Aquatics Facility, McNair Aquatics Facility and the Wapelhorst Aquatics Facility (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Bill 10885 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Anthem to Provide a Self-Funded Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug Program to the Mayor, City Council, All Full-Time Employees and Their Eligible Dependents, Eligible Retirees and Their Eligible Spouses from February 1, 2013 Through January 31, 2014 in an Amount Not to Exceed $936,579.00 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Bill 10886 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Delta Dental to Provide the Mayor, City Council, All Full-Time Employees and Their Eligible Dependents, Eligible Retirees and Eligible Spouses With a Basic and Buy-Up Dental Program for the Period February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014 in an Amount Not to Exceed $87,665.76 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Bill 10887 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Standard Insurance Company to Provide Group Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI November 6, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ Dependent Life Insurance for the City Council, Mayor and Full-Time Employees for the Period February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014 in an Amount Not to Exceed $55,000.00 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Bill 10888 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Standard Insurance Company to Provide Long Term Disability Insurance for the City Council, Mayor and Full-Time Employees for the Period February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014 in an Amount Not to Exceed $90,000.00 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Bill 10889 An Ordinance Authorizing an Architectural Services Contract with H Design Group, LLC, for the Design of the Public Works Facility in an Amount Not to Exceed $543,706.00 (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms, Bridget Ohmes, and Tom Besselman) Bill 10890 An Ordinance to Authorize Application with the Missouri Department of Transportation, Highway Safety Division, for the Law Enforcement Grant Program for the Period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 for Four Grants; Authorize Acceptance of Grant Funds; and Authorize Execution of All Necessary Documents and Performance of all Acts to Accept and Receive the Grants (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Bill 10891 An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the Eastern Missouri Law Enforcement Training Academy for Annual Membership to the Police Academy for Law Enforcement Training and Administrative Services for the Period of October 1, 2012 Through September 30, 2013 in an Amount Not to Exceed $11,400.00 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Bill 10892 An Ordinance Authorizing a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to Provide CMAQ Federal Funding for the Kingshighway Signal Interconnect Project (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms, Dave Beckering, and Ron Stivison) Bill 10893 An Ordinance Authorizing a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to Provide CMAQ Federal Funding for the Muegge Road Traffic Flow Improvement Project (Sponsor: Jerry Reese) Bill 10894 An Ordinance Authorizing a Cost Apportionment Agreement Among the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, Ameristar Casino St. Charles, Inc., and the  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI November 6, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ City of St. Charles, Missouri Regarding the Reconstruction of South Main Street in an Amount Not to Exceed $83,493 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Bill 10895 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Dave Sinclair Ford, Inc., for the Purchase of Three 2013 Ford Medium Duty Trucks in an Amount Not to Exceed $105,829 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Bill 10896 An Ordinance Authorizing Amendment Number 3 to the Contract with Wright Express Financial Services Corporation to Provide Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Services from September 1, 2011 Through August 31, 2012 for the City of St. Charles in an Amount of $20,034.00 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $490,534.00 (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Bill 10897 An Ordinance Amending Schedule III, Table III-A of Chapter 300 of the Code of Ordinances by Establishing a Parking Restriction Along a Portion of Penbrooke Lane West of Zumbehl Road (Sponsors: Jerry Reese, Tom Besselman, Bridget Ohmes, Mary Ann Ohms, and Ron Stivison) Bill 10898 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Walker Process Equipment, Division of McNish Corporation for the Purchase of Replacement Clarifier Equipment for the Mississippi Wastewater Treatment Facility in an Amount Not to Exceed $156,325.00 (Sponsor: Michael Klinghammer) ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND /OR COUNCIL ACTION Appointment of Council President Laurie Feldman as Liaison/Alternate to the Parks & Recreation Board (referred by Council President Laurie Feldman) A motion was made by JERRY REESE to approve the appointment of Council President Laurie Feldman as liaison/alternate to the Parks & Recreation Board. MICHAEL KLINGHAMMER seconded the motion. All voted in favor, motion passed. File #47905 CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by DAVE BECKERING to approve the Consent Agenda. MARY WEST seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye”: Feldman, Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, West, Beckering, and Besselman. “Nay”: None. Absent: None. Motion passed. A. Approval of Council Minutes 1. Regular Council Meeting of October 4, 2012  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI November 6, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Public Hearing of October 4, 2012 File #47906 B. Approval of Council Committee Reports 1. Approval of Council Committee Minutes a. Council Work Session of October 4, 2012 File #47730 b. Street Committee Meeting of October 9, 2012 File #47735 c. Council Work Session of October 9, 2012 File #47730 d. Council Work Session of October 16, 2012 File #47730 e. Public Works Facility Design Task Force Meeting of October 22, 2012 File #47769 2. Approval of Council Committee Motions/Actions/Recommendations a. Council Work Session of October 4, 2012 (none) b. Street Committee Meeting of October 9, 2012 i. Motion to accept staff recommendation the intersection at Yale Blvd. and Mayer remain a two way stop ii. Motion to accept staff recommendation and deny the request for two perpendicular parking spaces on Timbercross Place iii. Motion to accept staff recommendation and approve adding an additional traffic lane on Penbrooke Lane approaching Zumbehl Road iv. Motion to approve staff to prepare a Bill for Introduction to the full Council recommending approval of the Gateway Green Light (GGL) Cooperative Agreement with the new letter of commitment from St. Charles County v. Motion to approve supporting a Resolution to apply for Federal Safe Routes to School funding for this project. Subject to change as data and input from the school district is gathered c. Council Work Session of October 9, 2012 i. Motion to authorize the acquisition of the three remaining parcels (Ponds Plus, Midas and Sparta Investments mobile home park) for the completion of the West Clay Extension Project as presented d. Council Work Session of October 16, 2012 (none)  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI November 6, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ e. Public Works Facility Design Task Force Meeting of October 22, 2012 i. Motion to approve Public Works staff recommendation to bring forward to the full Council a contract with H Design Group, L.L.C. for professional services related to construction of the Public Works facility C. Receipt of Reports from Boards, Commissions or Committees 1. Beautification Commission Meeting of September 5, 2012 a. Motion for approval to return the $4,290 for the 2012 budget shortfall b. Motion to use the same sign design for the City Lights awards from previous years File # 47819 2. Special Business District Advisory Board Meeting of September 6, 2012 a. Motion to approve the budget report b. Motion to contact Laura Sprehe (operator of Centennial Carriage Company) to determine the availability of providing shuttle service on Wednesdays and Fridays c. Motion to write a letter to the CVB expressing the SBD’s displeasure with this year’s arrangements for carriage rides d. Motion to obtain bids for a horse-drawn shuttle service on Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 5:00 p.m. e. Motion not to provide any shuttle service this year f. Motion to approve the funding request to support the 2013 Fete de Glace in the amount of $4,690.00 g. Motion to obtain bids for tree grates for the new trees to be planted at Jefferson and Main h. Motion to obtain bids for the benches i. Motion to approve payment to Park View Gardens to cover maintenance costs for the planters on Main Street j. Motion to approve expenditures of funds not to exceed $100.00 to purchase flowers for Mr. Thro’s family File #47737 3. Human Relations Commission Meeting of September 6, 2012 File #47797 4. Veteran’s Commission Meeting of September 10, 2012 File #47864 5. Landmarks Board Meeting of September 17, 2012 File #47770 6. Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Meeting of September 18, 2012 File #47781 7. Board of Adjustment Meeting of October 8, 2012  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI November 6, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ File #47740 D. Receipt of Reports of the Director of Administration 1. Authorization to Hire a Temporary Full Time Position in Information Technology Department File #47907 2. Authorization to Fill Vacant Position in Department of Administration File #47908 3. Extension of Interim Chief of Police Temporary Employment Contract C12-230 E. Approval of Contracts and Easements from $30,001 - $99,999 (none) 1. Contract with Gerstner Electric, Inc. for Installation of Seven Streetlights along South River Road in an Amount Not to Exceed $46,866.00 C12-625 2. Contract with Municipal Equipment Company (MEC/Walker Process Equipment (WPE, for the Sole Source Purchase of Two (2) WPE Gritlift Units (Grit Removal System) at the Mississippi River Wastewater Treatment Facility in an Amount Not to Exceed $58,290.00 C12-642 3. Contract with TSI Technology Solutions LLC for One (1) Sony HDW- 1800 HDCam Studio Editing Recorder in an Amount Not to Exceed $33,299.59 C12-628 4. Contract with AVI Systems, Inc. for One (1) Hitachi DK-H100 HD Studio Camera and Components: eagle Pan Tilt System, Camera Control Panel, and Installation and Configuration in an Amount Not to Exceed $33,230.00 C12-627 5. Contract with Zoll Medical Corporation for Autopulses with Batteries, Cases, and Chest Straps in an Amount Not to Exceed $51,792.20 C12-626 6. Renewal Contract with United Healthcare Specialty Benefits for Vision Benefits through January 31, 2014 (No Cost to the City) C12-640 7. Contract with Standard Insurance to Provide Voluntary Life and Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Coverage to the Council, Mayor and Full-Time Employees for a One- Year Period Beginning February 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014 (No Cost to the City) C12-41  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI November 6, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ 8. Contract Amendment No. 4 with St. Louis Post-Dispatch, LLC. Additional Advertising in an Amount Not to Exceed $7,970.00 for a Total Contract Amount of $99,596.00 C12-016 F. Preliminary Plats (none) G. Miscellaneous 1. Report of the City Clerk Relative to Disposal of Various Records Pursuant to the Missouri Records Manual and State Records Retention Law File #47910 2. Receipt of the September Investment Report File # 47847 REPORT OF THE MAYOR Appointments to Boards/Commissions A motion was made by MICHAEL KLINGHAMMER to approve the following appointments to Boards and Commission as presented by the Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith: Elm & 370 CID  Appointment of Duane Mueller for a 4 year term ending in November 2016  Appointment of Robert Cissell for a 2 year term ending in November 2014  Appointment of Brad Franta for as 4 year term ending in November 2016  Appointment of John Kastner for a 2 year term ending in November 2014  Appointment of Aaron Reuther for a 4 year term ending in November 2016 Fountain Lakes Commerce Center North & South Community Improvement District (Fountain Lakes North CID & Fountain Lakes South CID  Appointment of Anthony P. Hasek, III for a 1 year term ending in November 2013  Appointment of David M. Zeigler for a 1 year term ending in November 2013  Appointment of Robert D. Millstone for a 3 year term ending in November 2015  Appointment of Steve Garlock for a 3 year term ending in November 2015 Convention & Visitors Commission  Appointment of Ann Hazelwood for a 3 year term ending in November 2015 RON STIVISON seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye”: Klinghammer, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, Stivison, Weller, West, Beckering, Besselman, and Feldman. “Nay”: None. Absent: None. Motion passed.  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI November 6, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ The Honorable Sally A. Faith announced upcoming events in the City of St. Charles. For more information visit the City’s website at www.stcharlescitymo.gov. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Tom Besselman announced the Park’s Department will be hosting a trivia night on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Memorial Hall. Councilmember Mary West thanked all those involved with dissemination of information relative to the I-70 Blanchette Bridge closure. Council President Laurie Feldman and Council Vice President Bridget Ohmes announced the 2012 City of St. Charles Coat Drive is being held November 2 – December 7, 2012. New or gently used coats, gloves, hats and gently used children’s books can be dropped of at City Hall, 200 N. Second Street. The items collected will be distributed at the Helping Hands for the Holidays event which is being held on Monday, December 17th, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Saint Charles Convention Center. The Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m. ______________________________ Date Approved ______________________________ _________________________________ City Clerk Laurie Feldman, Presiding Officer