City Council
Regular MeetingSt. Charles, MO · July 18, 2017
Minutes
RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI
July 18, 2017
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The City Council convened in a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 6:25 p.m.
in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of City Hall, 200 North Second Street, with
President of the Council John Hanneke, presiding, The Honorable Mayor Sally A. Faith and the
Members of the Council present as follows: Tom Besselman, Bart Haberstroh, Rod Herrmann,
Bridget Ohmes, Mary Ann Ohms, Vince Ratchford, Jerry Reese and Mary West. Absent: Dave
Beckering. City Clerk Laura Whitehead was present and performed the duties of that office.
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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 Councilmember Dave
Beckering. MARY WEST seconded the motion. All voted in favor, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
BILLS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Bill 12248
An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Miracle Recreation Equipment Company for
the Purchase and Installation of New Replacement Playgrounds at McNair Day Camp
Park and Wapelhorst Park in an Amount Not to Exceed $550,000.00 (Sponsors: Mary
Ann Ohms and Dave Beckering)
Passed “Aye”: Besselman, Haberstroh, Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford,
Reese and West
“Nay”: None
Absent: Beckering
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on July 18, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-136
Bill 12249
An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for the Purchase
and Installation of New LED Lighting at Multiple Sports Fields Throughout the Parks
System in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,649,000.00 (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms and
Dave Beckering)
Passed “Aye”: Besselman, Haberstroh, Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford,
Reese and West
“Nay”: None
Absent: Beckering
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on July 18, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-137
RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI
July 18, 2017
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Bill 12250
An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc. for the
Purchase and Installation of New Replacement Playgrounds at Westwinds Park, DuSable
Park – Bales Area, and DuSable Park – Regot Area in an Amount Not to Exceed
$245,000.00 (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms and Dave Beckering)
Passed “Aye”: Besselman, Haberstroh, Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford,
Reese and West
“Nay”: None
Absent: Beckering
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on July 18, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-138
Bill 12254
An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract of Purchase and Sale With Norfolk Southern
Railway Company in the Amount Not to Exceed $545,344.00 and Closing Costs Not To
Exceed $5,000; and Granting Continuing Authority to Execute Documents Necessary to
Carry out the Intent of this Ordinance (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms)
Passed “Aye”: Besselman, Haberstroh, Hanneke, Herrmann, Ohmes, Ohms, Ratchford,
Reese and West
“Nay”: None
Absent: Beckering
Approved by the Honorable Mayor on July 18, 2017 and is known as Ordinance 17-139
The Special Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
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Date Approved
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City Clerk John Hanneke, Presiding Officer
Agenda
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers - 4th floor - City Hall - 200 North Second Street
July 18, 2017
6:15 p.m.
TO: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Mary Ann Ohms, Ward 1 Jerry Reese, Ward 6
Tom Besselman, Ward 2 Dave Beckering, Ward 7
Vince Ratchford, Ward 3 Rod Herrmann, Ward 8
Mary West, Ward 4 Bart Haberstroh, Ward 9
John Hanneke, Ward 5 Bridget Ohmes, Ward 10
You are hereby notified that a Special Session of the City Council of the City of Saint Charles,
Missouri has been called by Mayor Sally A. Faith on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 for 6:15 p.m., in
the Council Chambers on the 4th Floor of City Hall, Saint Charles, Missouri 63301. The Special
Session is called for the following reasons:
1. ROLL CALL
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
A. Reading of Written Petitions, Memorials and Remonstrances
B. Public Comment Relative to Agenda Items
C. Public Comment Relative to City Issues
NOTE: To address the Council, please complete a speaker card and present to the City
Clerk prior to the meeting.
4. BILLS FOR FINAL PASSAGE
Bill 12248
An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Miracle Recreation Equipment Company for
the Purchase and Installation of New Replacement Playgrounds at McNair Day Camp
Park and Wapelhorst Park in an Amount Not to Exceed $550,000.00 (Sponsors: Mary
Ann Ohms and Dave Beckering)
Bill 12249
An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for the Purchase
and Installation of New LED Lighting at Multiple Sports Fields Throughout the Parks
System in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,649,000.00 (Sponsors: Mary Ann Ohms and
Dave Beckering)
Bill 12250
An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract with PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc. for the
Purchase and Installation of New Replacement Playgrounds at Westwinds Park, DuSable
Park – Bales Area, and DuSable Park – Regot Area in an Amount Not to Exceed
$245,000.00 (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms and Dave Beckering)
Posted: Friday, July 14, 2017 – 5:00 p.m. 1
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers - 4th floor - City Hall - 200 North Second Street
July 18, 2017
6:15 p.m.
Bill 12254
An Ordinance Authorizing a Contract of Purchase and Sale With Norfolk Southern
Railway Company in the Amount Not to Exceed $545,344.00 and Closing Costs Not To
Exceed $5,000; and Granting Continuing Authority to Execute Documents Necessary to
Carry out the Intent of this Ordinance (Sponsor: Mary Ann Ohms)
Closed Session, if requested, relative to:
A. Legal actions, causes of action, or litigation (RSMo 610.021.1)
B. Leasing, purchase or sale of real estate where public knowledge of the transaction
might adversely affect the legal consideration therefor (RSMo 610.021.2)
C. 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)
D. Preparation, including any discussions or work product, on behalf of the Council
or its representatives for negotiations with employee groups (RSMo 610.021.9)
E. Sealed proposals and related documents or any documents related to a negotiated
contract (RSMo 610.021.12)
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Sally A. Faith, Mayor
Dated: ___________________
The City of St. Charles offers all interested citizens the opportunity to attend public meetings and
comment on public matters. If you wish to attend this public meeting and require an
accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Office of The City Clerk to coordinate an
accommodation at least two (2) business days in advance of the scheduled meeting at 636-949-
3282 or 636-949-3289 (TTY – for the hearing impaired).
The City of St. Charles, Missouri, fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and
related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information, or to
obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (636)949-3282 or visit
City Hall located at 200 North Second Street, St. Charles, Missouri, 63301.
Posted: Friday, July 14, 2017 – 5:00 p.m. 2
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