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RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI June 20, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ The City Council convened in a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of City Hall, 200 North Second Street, with Vice President of the Council Mary West, presiding, The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith and the Members of the Council present as follows: Tom Besselman, Dave Beckering, Bart Haberstroh, Rod Herrmann, Bridget Ohmes, Mary Ann Ohms, Vince Ratchford and Jerry Reese. Absent: John Hanneke. City Clerk Laura L. Whitehead was present and performed the duties of that office. 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 ROD HERRMANN to excuse the absence of Council President John Hanneke. DAVE BECKERING seconded the motion. All voted in favor, motion passed. PUBLIC HEARINGS (none) REPORT OF THE MAYOR/AWARDS/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Introduction of the following Fire Department Personnel: Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Desemone and Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Shelton Fire Chief Craig Dodson introduced Private Adam Desemone and Private Ryan Shelton. Mr. Desemone and Mr. Shelton provided a brief biography of their employment background. Update on Various Engineering Projects Director of Engineering Jerry Hurlbert provided updates on the following projects: First Capitol Road Project, Truman Road Project, Droste Road Project, and 7” Concrete Program. Director of Administration Larry Dobrosky thanked Mr. Hurlbert for his leadership. A brief discussion was held relative to the 7” Concrete Program. Councilmember Tom Besselman stated he would like to be listed as the sponsor on the 7” Concrete Program council bill. Appointments to Boards/Commissions/Committees A motion was made by DAVE BECKERING to approve the following appointments: FOUNTAIN LAKES COMMERCE CENTER NORTH COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Appointment of Colleen Millstone for a 3-year term ending November 18, 2020 Appointment of David Zeigler for a 3-year term ending November 18, 2020 Appointment of Anthony Hasek for a 3-year term ending November 18, 2020 LANDMARKS BOARD Appointment of Sherilyn Blair for a 3-year term ending February 2020 SPECIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Appointment of Nichole Moss-Doegler to fulfill a 3-year term ending November 2019  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI June 20, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ VETERANS COMMISSION Appointment of Larry Reighard to fulfill a 3-year term ending March 2019 ZUMBEHL ROAD/HWY 94 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Reappointment of Alan Renner for term ending December 20, 2018 Appointment of Greg Rogers for a term ending December 20, 2018 Appointment of Jeremy Donnelly for a term ending December 20, 2020 Appointment of Tom Bodkin for a term ending December 20, 2020 Appointment of Dan Balenti for a term ending December 20, 2020 MARY ANN OHMS seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: “Aye”: Besselman, Haberstroh, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford, Reese, West and Beckering. “Nay”: None. Absent: Hanneke. Motion passed. File #48661 Budget Amendment No. 8 (Council Bill 12229) The Honorable Mayor Sally Faith announced Budget Amendment No. 8/Council Bill 12229 is being introduced this evening. Mayor Faith provided a brief overview of the amendment summary as presented to the Councilmembers for their consideration and stated if anyone has any questions to please contact the Finance Director, Gina Jarvis. Written and/or Verbal Messages from the Mayor The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith recognized the Department of Public Works and the Fire Department for exceeding expectations while serving the citizens of Saint Charles. The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith announced Music on Main is being held tomorrow night, Free concert in New Town on June 23rd with Dr. Zhivegas, St. Charles County Symphony Orchestra performance is being held on June 28th at 7:00 p.m. on Main Street in front of the OPO building, Riverfest 2017 being held in Frontier Park July 1st-4th, Lewis & Clark Restaurant is scheduled to re-open the week of June 26th, and the St. Charles County Symphony Orchestra is holding a free patriotic concert on June 25th at 6:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church on Muegge Road. For more information on these and other events, visit www.historicstcharles.com. PUBLIC COMMENT Mark Huebbe, 433 Jackson Street, St. Charles, Missouri, distributed informational papers to Members of the Council. Mr. Huebbe read from the documents and voiced concerns regarding a liquor license application being sought for the property located at 416 South Fifth Street. Jackie Huebbe, 433 Jackson Street, St. Charles, Missouri, submitted a Petition to Prevent “Field Box St. Charles” from Obtaining a Liquor License & Opening at 415 South Fifth Street (formerly Eddie’s Pub) to the City Clerk. Ms. Huebbe reported the Petition contains 225 signatures from residents of the City of Saint Charles.  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI June 20, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTIONS 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”: Haberstroh, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford, Reese, West, Beckering and Besselman “Nay”: None Absent: Hanneke Approved by the Honorable Mayor on June 23, 2017 and is known as Resolution 17-026 BILLS FOR FINAL PASSAGE Bill 12211 An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No.16-124 and Enacting a New Ordinance: (1) Authorizing the Establishment of Checking Accounts with Commerce Bank, N.A., and Designating Persons Authorized to Sign Checks; (2) Designating Enterprise Bank & Trust a Depository of the City of St. Charles, Missouri, Authorizing the Establishment of a Convention Center Bank Account at Enterprise Bank & Trust, and Designating Persons Authorized to Initiate ACH Transfers or Sign Checks on Behalf of the City; and (3) Designating New Frontier Bank a Depository of the City of St. Charles, Missouri, Authorizing the Establishment of a Joint Bank Account with the St. Charles County Convention and Sports Facility Authority at New Frontier Bank, and Designating Persons Authorized to Initiate ACH Transfers or Sign Checks on Behalf of the City and Authority (Sponsor: John Hanneke) Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman and Haberstroh “Nay”: None Absent: Hanneke Approved by the Honorable Mayor on June 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-114 Bill 12212 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 400 of the Code of Ordinances by Amending Section 400.620 Pertaining to Setback Requirements (Sponsor: John Hanneke) Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman and Haberstroh “Nay”: None Absent: Hanneke Approved by the Honorable Mayor on June 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-115 Bill 12213 An Ordinance Officially Naming the Senior Citizen Center Located at 1455 Fairgrounds Road as the “Saint Charles Senior Center.” (Sponsors: Jerry Reese, Tom Besselman, Mary Ann Ohms and Vince Ratchford)  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI June 20, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman and Haberstroh “Nay”: None Absent: Hanneke Approved by the Honorable Mayor on June 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-116 Bill 12214 An Ordinance Authorizing a Police Services Agreement with Gershenson Construction Company, Inc. to Provide Police-Related and Traffic Services for the Pedestrian Walkway Project Over South Missouri Highway 94 and Missouri Route 364 (Sponsors: John Hanneke and Mary West) Councilmember Tom Besselman requested a separate vote on Council Bill 12214. Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford, Reese, West, Beckering and Haberstroh “Nay”: None “Abstain”: Besselman Absent: Hanneke Approved by the Honorable Mayor on June 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-117 Bill 12215 An Ordinance Authorizing the Contribution of Six Percent of the Tracfone Wireless Settlement in the Amount of $7,233.50 to the Missouri Municipal League Advocacy Fund (Sponsor: Bridget Ohmes) Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman and Haberstroh “Nay”: None Absent: Hanneke Approved by the Honorable Mayor on June 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-118 Bill 12216 An Ordinance Authorizing Filing a Grant Application with the U.S. Department of Justice, COPS Office, for the 2017 COPS Hiring Program to Provide Funding for New Police Officer Positions; and to Perform All Acts Necessary to Accept and Receive the Grant (Sponsors: Jerry Reese, John Hanneke and Mary Ann Ohms) Director of Administration Larry Dobrosky provided a brief overview of the grant process and stated this will increase the number of full-time employees. Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman and Haberstroh “Nay”: None Absent: Hanneke Approved by the Honorable Mayor on June 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-119  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI June 20, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 12217 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 #6) (Sponsor: John Hanneke) Councilmember Tom Besselman requested a separate vote on Council Bill 12217. Passed “Aye”: Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford, Reese, West, Beckering, Haberstroh and Herrmann “Nay”: Besselman Absent: Hanneke Approved by the Honorable Mayor on June 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-120 Bill 12218 Held An Ordinance Authorizing a Trash Receptacle & Enclosure License Agreement By and Between the City of St. Charles and 136 South, LLC for a Portion of the City’s Parking Lot Located at the Corner of Jefferson Street and the 100 Block of South Riverside Drive (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms) Councilmember Mary Ann Ohms requested to hold Council Bill 12218 to the July 11, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting due to herself and several Councilmembers having some questions relative to the Bill and that Director Evans is not available this evening to address the questions due to his scheduled vacation. Bill 12219 An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance 2017-078 and Authorizing a Revised Memorandum of Understanding By and Between St. Charles County, St. Charles County Cyber Crime Unit and the City of St. Charles to Provide Investigative and Forensic Assistance to the City in the Field of Computer, Mobile and Internet Investigations (Sponsor: John Hanneke) Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman and Haberstroh “Nay”: None Absent: Hanneke Approved by the Honorable Mayor on June 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-121 Bill 12220 An Ordinance Approving the Record Plat for The Enclave at Foxborough, a Subdivision of the City of Saint Charles, Missouri (Sponsor: Jerry Reese) Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman and Haberstroh “Nay”: None Absent: Hanneke Approved by the Honorable Mayor on June 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-122  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI June 20, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 12221 An Ordinance Authorizing the Vacation of a Ten (10) Foot Wide Public Utility Easement Located Along 1301 and 1323 Boone’s Lick Road (Sponsor: Tom Besselman) Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman and Haberstroh “Nay”: None Absent: Hanneke Approved by the Honorable Mayor on June 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-123 Bill 12222 An Ordinance Finding and Declaring the Acquisition of Certain Land and Real Property Interests for the Boschert Creek Lower Trunk Main Project is Necessary for Municipal Purposes and Authorizing Acquisition of Said Land and Real Property Interests (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann) Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman and Haberstroh “Nay”: None Absent: Hanneke Approved by the Honorable Mayor on June 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-124 Bill 12225 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 #7) (Sponsor: John Hanneke) Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman and Haberstroh “Nay”: None Absent: Hanneke Approved by the Honorable Mayor on June 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-125 Bill 12226 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Byrne & Jones Marine, LLC for the Recreational Pier Removal Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000.00 (Sponsor: Tom Besselman) Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman and Haberstroh “Nay”: None Absent: Hanneke Approved by the Honorable Mayor on June 21, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-126  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI June 20, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 12227 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Lamke Trenching & Excavating, Inc., for the Droste Road Reconstruction Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $4,381,103.91 (Sponsors: Bart Haberstroh and Rod Herrmann) Councilmember Tom Besselman requested a separate vote on Council Bill 12227. Passed “Aye”: Ohms, Ratchford, Reese, West, Beckering, Haberstroh, Herrmann and Ohmes “Nay”: None “Abstain”: Besselman Absent: Hanneke Approved by the Honorable Mayor on June 20, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-127 Bill 12228 An Ordinance Authorizing Filing a Grant Application with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant; and to Perform All Acts Necessary to Accept and Receive the Grant (Sponsors: Jerry Reese and John Hanneke) Passed “Aye”: Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman and Haberstroh “Nay”: None Absent: Hanneke Approved by the Honorable Mayor on June 23, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-128 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION The following council bills were introduced: Bill 12229 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 #8) (Sponsor: John Hanneke) Bill 12230 An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Contegra Construction Company, LLC for the Wapelhorst and Blanchette Family Aquatic Centers Project in the Amount of $15,495,778 and Authorizing a Change Order Contingency in the Amount of $775,000 for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $16,270,778 (Sponsors: Dave Beckering, John Hanneke and Mary Ann Ohms) Bill 12231 An Ordinance Authorizing All Way Stop Signs at Two Intersections Located Within The New Town at St. Charles (Sponsors: Rod Herrmann, Mary Ann Ohms, Tom Besselman, Vince Ratchford and Bridget Ohmes)  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI June 20, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill 12232 An Ordinance Authorizing an Engineering Services Contract with George Butler Associates, Inc. for the Concordia Lane Culvert Replacement Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $140,630.00 (Sponsors: Dave Beckering and Rod Herrmann) Bill 12233 An Ordinance Authorizing Acceptance of Public Improvements at Charlestowne Crossing Plat Two and Plat Three, and Authorizing Release of Security Related Thereto (Sponsor: Rod Herrmann) Bill 12234 An Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property Located at 1559 South Main Street for the Not To Exceed Amount of $465,000.00, Inclusive of Closing Costs; Approving a Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Sale Contract and the Assignment of the Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Sale Contract; and Granting the Mayor and City Clerk Continuing Authority to Execute Documents Necessary to Carry out the Intent of this Ordinance (Sponsor: Vince Ratchford) Bill 12235 An Ordinance Authorizing an Engineering Services Contract with Horner & Shifrin, Inc. for the Zumbehl Road Corridor Study in an Amount Not to Exceed $299,543.00 (Sponsors: Mary West, Jerry Reese, Rod Herrmann, Bart Haberstroh and Bridget Ohmes) ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR COUNCIL ACTION (none) CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by DAVE BECKERING to approve the Consent Agenda. MARY ANN OHMS seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: “Aye”: Ratchford, Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, Haberstroh, Herrmann, Ohmes and Ohms. “Nay”: None. Absent: Hanneke. Motion passed. A. Approval of Council Minutes 1. Regular Council Meeting of June 6, 2017 2. Public Hearing of June 6, 2017 File #48741 B. Approval of Council Committee Reports 1. Approval of Council Committee Minutes a. Council Work Session of June 6, 2017 File #48673 2. Approval of Council Committee Motions/Actions/Recommendations a. Council Work Session of June 6, 2017 (none)  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI June 20, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ C. Receipt of Reports from Boards, Commissions, or Committees 1. Park and Recreation Board Meeting of April 19, 2017 File #48675 2. Special Business District Advisory Board Meeting of April 6, 2017 File #48691 3. Special Business District Advisory Board Meeting of May 4, 2017 File #48691 4. Board of Public Works Meeting of April 24, 2017 File #48701 5. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of April 24, 2017 File #48702 6. Convention Center Oversight Subcommittee Meeting of April 3, 2017 File #48703 7. Convention Center Oversight Subcommittee Meeting of May 1, 2017 File #48703 D. Receipt of Reports of the Director of Administration 1. Monthly Report on Requests for Intra-Departmental Transfer of Appropriations >$10,000 – May 2017 2. Authorization to Hire a Part-Time Finance Technician I to Replace the Vacant Full-Time Finance Technician II Position as Outlined in the Finance Department Reorganization Memo Dated May 25, 2017 File #48676 3. Authorization to Promote a Lieutenant Candidate in the Police Department File #48676 E. Approval of Contracts and Easements from $30,001 - $99,999 1. Contract with Consolidated Fence Co. for the Fence on Muegge Road Project in an Amount not to Exceed $38,552.00 C17-377 2. Contract with Gary R. Lucy Gallery, Inc. for the Purchase of an Oil Painting Interpreting the 1795 War Gallery in an Amount Not To Exceed $50,000.00 C17-361 F. Preliminary Plats (none) G. Miscellaneous 1. Approval of Liquor License Application for Lehman John Conley d/b/a St. Charles Music Tavern located at 2556 Raymond Drive 2. May 2017 Investment Report  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI June 20, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ 3. Report of the Municipal Court Administrator of Monies Collected and Deposited during the Month of May 2017 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA (none) ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/MISCELLANEOUS (none) APPROVAL OF CLOSED MINUTES A motion was made by DAVE BECKERING to approve the following Closed Minutes: A. Council Work Session of May 16, 2017 relative to Legal actions, causes of action, or litigation (RSMo 610.021.1); 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 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 6:00 p.m. MARY ANN OHMS seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: “Aye”: Reese, West, Beckering, Besselman, Haberstroh, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms and Ratchford. “Nay”: None. Absent: Hanneke. Motion passed. The Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. _____________________________ Date Approved ______________________________ _________________________________ City Clerk Mary West, Presiding Officer