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RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI February 21, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ The City Council convened in a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 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 Mary Ann Ohms, presiding, The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith and the Members of the Council present as follows: Dave Beckering, Tom Besselman, John Hanneke, Rod Herrmann, Bridget Ohmes, Jerry Reese and Mary West. Absent: Laurie Feldman. City Clerk Laura L. Whitehead was present and performed the duties of that office. File #48664 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 MARY WEST to excuse the absence of Councilmember Laurie Feldman. BRIDGET OHMES seconded the motion. All voted in favor, motion passed. PUBLIC HEARING There were no public hearings. REPORT OF THE MAYOR/AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Recognition of Kristina Ball for her Life Saving Efforts on Friday, December 23, 2016 The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith announced Miss Ball was not able to attend tonight’s meeting and the family has requested to attend the March 7, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting. Proclamation Proclaiming February 21 – 28, 2017 as Ron Stivison Memorial Week The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith read a proclamation proclaiming February 21 – 28, 2017 as Ron Stivison Memorial Week. Dale Stivison and Gary Stivison accepted the proclamation. Update from the Department of Engineering Relative to Various Road Projects Director of Engineering Jerry Hurlbert provided a brief update on the following road projects: Droste Road, First Capitol, Zumbehl Road & Friedens, Hwy 370 Pedestrian Bridge, Truman Road Phase I & II, and Muegee Road. Mr. Hurlbert provided a brief update on the foam/mudjacking sidewalk project and miscellaneous maintenance projects. Update from Convention & Visitors Bureau Relative to the Statistics for Christmas Traditions from 2016 compared to 2014 Director of Convention & Visitors Bureau Joe Ward provided a review of the report distributed regarding the stats for Christmas Traditions from 2016 compared to 2014. File #48687 Approval of Boards/Commissions/Committees A motion was made by DAVE BECKERING to approve the following appointments: Board of Appeals: Re-Appointment of Karl Leiber for a 3-year term ending February 2020  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI February 21, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ Re-Appointment of Dave Moellering for a 3-year term ending February 2020 Board of Public Works: Appointment of Dave Garrison for a 3-year term ending February 2020 Convention & Visitors Commission: Appointment of Greg Vanwyk for a 3-year term ending February 2020 Economic Development Commission: Re-Appointment of Dianne Garrison for a 3-year term ending February 2020 Re-Appointment of Hyatt Bangert for a 3-year term ending February 2020 Re-Appointment of Keith Schneider for a 3-year term ending February 2020 Senior Citizen Advisory Commission: Re-Appointment of Barbara Baum for a 2-year term ending February 2019 Re-Appointment of Sandi Bohler for a 2-year term ending February 2019 Re-Appointment of Caroline Geisz for a 3-year term ending February 2020 Re-Appointment of Mary Lynne Porzel for a 1-year term ending February 2018 Re-Appointment of Sharon Tebbe for a 3-year term ending February 2020 Re-Appointment of David Borgmeyer for a 3-year term ending February 2020 MARY WEST seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: “Aye”: Besselman, Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West and Beckering. “Nay”: None. Absent: Feldman. Motion passed. File #48661 Written and Verbal Messages from the Mayor The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith announced upcoming events. Visit www.historicstcharles.org for a listing of upcoming events. PUBLIC COMMENT John Blazek, 14 Olde Orchard Court, St. Charles, Missouri, voiced concerns regarding Council Bill 12130. RESOLUTIONS A Resolution Declaring Certain Fire Department Equipment as Surplus Property and Authorizing Disposal by On-Line Auction Service GovDeals (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 22, 2017 and is known as Resolution 17-005  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI February 21, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ A Resolution Calling a Special Election for August 8, 2017 for the Purpose of Filling a Vacancy in the Office of Council Member for Ward 9 (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 22, 2017 and is known as Resolution 17-006 A Resolution Authorizing Submittal of 2017 Project Applications for Surface Transportation Program-Suballocated and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Funding Available Through East West Gateway Council of Governments (Sponsors: Tom Besselman, John Hanneke, Rod Herrmann and Bridget Ohmes) Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 22, 2017 and is known as Resolution 17-007 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Saint Charles, Missouri, Establishing a Fund Balance Policy (Sponsor: Dave Beckering) Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 22, 2017 and is known as Resolution 17-008 A Resolution Declaring Information Technology Equipment Surplus Property; Authorizing Disposal of the Equipment with Resale Value by Internet Auction; and Authorizing Recycling of the Equipment without Resale Value (Sponsor: John Hanneke) Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 22, 2017 and is known as Resolution 17-009 BILLS FOR FINAL PASSAGE Bill 12053 An Ordinance Annexing Certain Adjacent Contiguous Land into the City of Saint Charles, Missouri, and Assigning the Land to a Designated Ward of the City Being Petitioned for Annexation by THD Design Group Approximately 9.62 Acres of Land With the Address of 500 Blanche Drive (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman)  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI February 21, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ Councilmember Mary West requested a separate vote be taken on Council Bill 12053. Ms. West further reported she spoke to Councilmember Laurie Feldman and Ms. Feldman does not support Council Bill 12053. A separate vote was taken on Council Bill 12053 with the following results: Failed “Aye”: Ohms, Reese, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: Herrmann, Ohmes, West and Hanneke Absent: Feldman File #48681 Bill 12054 An Ordinance Rezoning to City Zoning District R1-D Single-Family Residential District From County Zoning District R1-E Single-Family Residential District, a 9.62 Acre Parcel of Land Located at 500 Blanche Drive (Sponsor: Laurie Feldman) Council Bill 12054 was withdrawn from council consideration. File #48682 Bill 12120 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 16-174 by Revising Exhibit A, the List of Persons Authorized for Use of Account and “Specimen Signatures,” Adding Jerry Hurlbert as the Director of Engineering with a $2,500 Limit, Adding James Wright as the Public Works Director and Amending the Title of the Interim Fire Chief and Interim Emergency Management to Fire Chief and Emergency Management (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-022 Bill 12121 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Bommarito, Ford, Inc. for the Purchase of One (1) 2017 Ford F-150 4x4 Extended Cab Pickup Truck; One (1) 2017 Ford F-250 Extended Cab Pickup Truck; Two (2) 2017 Ford F-550 18,000 GVWR Trucks with Platform Body and Lift Gate and Two (2) 2017 Ford F-550 18,000 GVWR 4x4 Trucks with Dump Body, Snow Plow and Salt Spreader in an Amount not to Exceed $318,334.00 (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann) Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-023  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI February 21, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 12122 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Oros & Busch Application Technologies, Inc. for Lime Residual Collection and Disposal Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $350,000.00 (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann) Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-024 Bill 12123 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 16-269 by Amending Certain Revenue, Expenditure, and Fund Balance Accounts for the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2017 (Budget Amendment #1) (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-025 Bill 12124 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with St. Louis Trolley, LLC to Provide Transportation Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $180,000.00 (Sponsors: John Hanneke, Tom Besselman, Mary West, Jerry Reese and Laurie Feldman) Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-026 Bill 12125 An Ordinance Authorizing an Engineering Services Contract with Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. to Provide Design Services for the Lawrence Street and North Second Street Storm Sewer Improvement Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $283,062.00 (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms and Rod Herrmann) Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-027  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI February 21, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 12126 An Ordinance Authorizing Change Order Number 1 to the Contract with NB West Contracting Company for the Kingshighway Signalization Improvement Project in an Amount of $161,185.88, for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $1,123,808.32 (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-028 Bill 12127 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Concrete Strategies, LLC, for the 2016 Bridge Culvert Maintenance Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $133,720.00 (Sponsors: Jerry Reese and Rod Herrmann) Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-029 Bill 12128 An Ordinance Approving Costs of Certain Improvements; and Authorizing Payments from the Project Fund in Connection with the New Town at St. Charles Neighborhood Improvement District Phase Ten-B Improvements (Reimbursement Number 1) (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann) Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-030 Bill 12129 An Ordinance Authorizing an Engineering Services Contract with Intuition & Logic, Inc. to Provide Design Services for the Cole Creek Bank Stabilization Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,319.00 (Sponsors: Jerry Reese and Rod Herrmann) Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-031  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI February 21, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 12130 An Ordinance Authorizing a Four-Way Stop Sign at the Intersection of Jefferson Street and Seventh Street (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Councilmember Dave Beckering requested Council Bill 12130 either have a separate vote or be held. Council President Mary Ann Ohms requested Council Bill 12130 be held and directed Administration to schedule meetings with the schools as soon as possible to discuss their issues. Councilmember Rod Herrmann requested Baue be included in the meetings. Bill 12131 An Ordinance Authorizing Amendment Number 4 to the Agreement with Woodard & Curran, Inc., for Operations and Maintenance of Wastewater Facilities Due to a Reduction of the Chemical Allocation by $60,000.00, for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $2,015,101.59 (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann) Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-032 Bill 12132 An Ordinance Authorizing a First Amendment to the Agreement with St. Charles County for Use of St. Charles County Transportation Sales Tax Funds for a MO 94 Corridor Study Project (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-033 Bill 12133 An Ordinance Authorizing a Cooperative Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Saint Charles, Missouri and the City of Saint Charles School District for the Development, Construction and Use of a Wide Area Network Project in an Amount not to Exceed $1,645,920.00 (Sponsors: John Hanneke, Dave Beckering, Laurie Feldman and Rod Herrmann) Passed “Aye”: Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Feldman Approved by the Honorable Mayor on February 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-034  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI February 21, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION The following council bills were introduced: Bill 12134 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with GBA Systems Integrators, LLC to Provide Project Coordination, Network Design and Project Management Services for the Fiber Optic WAN Infrastructure Design Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $106,990.00 (Sponsor: John Hanneke) Bill 12135 An Ordinance to “Opt-In” for the State Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday from April 19 through April 25, 2017 (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms, Tom Besselman, Laurie Feldman, Mary West, John Hanneke, Jerry Reese, Dave Beckering, Rod Herrmann and Bridget Ohmes) Bill 12136 An Ordinance Finding and Declaring the Acquisition of Certain Land and Real Property Interests for the 1733 and 1745 Muegge Road Sanitary Sewer Project is Necessary for Municipal Purposes and Authorizing Acquisition of Said Land and Real Property Interests (Sponsor: John Hanneke) Bill 12137 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with M & H Concrete Contractors, Inc. for the 2017 Annual Concrete Repair Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,314,229.00 (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms, Tom Besselman, Laurie Feldman, Dave Beckering, Rod Herrmann and Bridget Ohmes) Bill 12138 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Sweetens Concrete Services, LLC for the 2017 Annual Crack Seal Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,624.38 (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms, Tom Besselman, Laurie Feldman, Mary West, John Hanneke, Jerry Reese, Dave Beckering, Rod Herrmann and Bridget Ohmes) Bill 12139 An Ordinance Amending Schedule III, Table III-A of Chapter 350 of the Code of Ordinances by Establishing a Parking Restriction Along a Portion of Nathan Avenue Between West Clay Street/Boone Avenue and Powell Street (Sponsors: Tom Besselman and Mary Ann Ohms) Bill 12140 An Ordinance Suspending the Prohibition Against Drinking Alcoholic Beverages in Public Places at the Location and During the Hours of Operation of the 2017 Events of Honduran Street Party Run, Trailnet’s Spring Chicken Bike Ride, Spring Yoga Event,  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI February 21, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ StreetsFest Concerts, Fall Yoga Event, Mosaics Festival and Trailnet’s Ride the Rivers Bike Ride (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms, Laurie Feldman and John Hanneke) Bill 12141 An Ordinance Suspending the Prohibition Against Drinking Alcoholic Beverages in Public Places at the Location and During the Hours of Operation of the Music on Main 2017 Event; Authorizing an Agreement with the Historic Downtown Business Association for the Purpose of Conducting the Music on Main Special Event from May Through September 2017, Which Shall Include the Placing of Booths on a Portion of the Main Street Sidewalk for the Dispensing of Alcoholic Beverages and Sale of Food to the Public, and the Providing of Live Entertainment (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms and John Hanneke) ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR COUNCIL ACTION (none) CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by DAVE BECKERING to approve the Consent Agenda. JERRY REESE seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: “Aye”: Ohmes, Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, Hanneke and Herrmann. Nay”: None. Absent: Feldman. Motion passed. A. Approval of Council Minutes A. Approval of Council Minutes (none) 1. Regular Council Meeting of February 7, 2017 2. Public Hearing of February 7, 2017 File #48683 B. Approval of Council Committee Reports 1. Approval of Council Committee Minutes (none) 2. Approval of Council Committee Motions/Actions/Recommendations (none) C. Receipt of Reports from Boards, Commissions, or Committees 1. Digital Media Commission Meeting of December 7, 2016 File #48602 2. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of December 19, 2016 File #48359 3. Human Relations Commission Meeting of January 5, 2017 File #48684 4. Economic Development Commission Meeting of January 5, 2017 File #48685 5. Convention and Visitors Commission Meeting of December 15, 2016 File #48522  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI February 21, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Board of Public Works Meeting of December 19, 2016 File #48524 D. Receipt of Reports of the Director of Administration 1. Authorization to Fill Vacant Position in Convention & Visitors Bureau File #48676 2. Monthly Report on Requests for Intra-Departmental Transfer of Appropriations > $10,000 – January, 2017 File #48686 3. Authorization to Fill Vacant Water Plant Operator/Maintenance Mechanic Position in Public Works and any Subsequent Vacant Positions in Public Works due to Internal Movement to Fill the Current Vacant Position File #48676 E. Approval of Contracts and Easements from $30,001 - $99,999 1. Contract with Pundmann Motor Company for One (1) New 2017 Ford One Ton Four Wheel Drive Supercab F-350 EL DRW Truck and One (1) 2017 New Ford F-150 XL Supercab Truck for Public Works Water Division in an Amount not to Exceed $71,846.00 C17-117 2. Contract with CDW Government LLC for the Purchase of 19 Panasonic Toughbooks for Police Vehicles in an Amount not to Exceed $72,083.15 C17-116 3. Amendment No. 2 to Contract C16-208 with St. Louis Post Dispatch, LLC DBA St. Louis Advertising Network to Add $3,503.00 for Advertising Services for a Total Contract Amount not to Exceed $30,860.00 C16-208 F. Preliminary Plats (none) G. Miscellaneous 1. Approval of Liquor License Application for Shannon Gabbert, d/b/a: Lil Gio’s Taqueria located at 336 South Main Street File #48663 2. Approval of Liquor License Application for Debrah Ann Baker-Oliver, d/b/a: Olivino located at 1650 Beale Street, Suite 167 File #48663  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI February 21, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/MISCELLANEOUS Written and/or Verbal Messages from the Council Members Councilmember Jerry Reese announced Bogey Hills Country Club experienced a fire and the building and its contents were a total loss. Mr. Reese further reported the Foundry Art Centre is offering to help those who have wedding reception reservations at Bogey by offering a 20% discount for rental space at the Foundry. Contact the Foundry Art Centre and speak to either Melissa or Jillian for assistance. APPROVAL OF CLOSED MINUTES A motion was made by DAVE BECKRING to approve the following closed session minutes: A. City Council Work Session on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 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 preparation, including any discussions or work product, on behalf of the Council or its representatives for negotiations with employee groups (RSMo 610.021.9) at 6:30 p.m. JERRY REESE seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, with the following results: “Aye”: Ohms, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, Hanneke, Herrmann and Ohmes. “Nay”: None. Absent: Feldman. Motion passed. The Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m. _____________________________ Date Approved ______________________________ _________________________________ City Clerk Mary Ann Ohms, Presiding Officer