City Council

RECORD OF THE COLINCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOURI December 2. 2025 The City Council convened in a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 2,2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of City Hall, 200 North Second Street, St. Charles, Missouri, with President of the Council Michael Galba presiding. The Honorable Mayor Daniel J. Borgmeyer and Members of the Council were present as follows: Justin Foust, Brian Gould, Bart Haberstroh, Mark Hollander, Steve Hollander, Bill Otto, Vince Ratchford, and Mary West. Absent: Denise Mitchell. City Clerk Kimberly Hudson was present and performed the duties of that o{fice. File #49361 The meeting was opened with a moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance led by City of Saint Charles Leader of Tomorrow, Aria Quarando ofSt. Charles Borromeo School. MARK HOLLANDER made a motion to excuse the absence of Councilmember Denise Mitchell. MICHAEL GALBA seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion passed. PRES ENTATIONS/AWARDSi?ROC LAMATIONS Recognition ofthe Promotion of Joe Gragnani to Fire Chief Police Chief Ray Juengst introduced Fire ChiefJoe Gragnani and acknowledged his recent promotion. Chief Gragnani's wife pinned on his new badge. Rec o!:n ition of the Promotion of Jamie Y o Lln !r to utv Fire Chief Police Chief Ray Juengst introduced Depuff Fire Chief Jamie Young and acknowledged his recent promotion. Deputy Chief Young's wife pinned on his new badge. Ma or's Reco uul tion of Todd Barnes fbr Disti IlgUt S hed Service to the Communi tv Mayor Borgmeyer presented an award and recognized Todd Bames for his many years of distinguished service to the Community. I  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOURI December 2, 2025 PUBLIC COMMENT David Hoening, representing Christmas Traditions, spoke relative to proposed changes to organization of Christmas Traditions, Halloween, etc. festivals. Grayson Jostes, spoke relative to Mayor's changes to Main Street festivals. Jose S. Lardizabal, spoke relative to tourism. Amy Senter, spoke relative to tourism. Emity Stoinski, spoke relative to proposed changes to the tourism department. Jennifer Kemer, spoke relative to tourism department restructuring. Mark Huebbe, spoke relative to tourism restructuring. James Enstall, spoke relative to festival restructuring. Amie C. AC "Honest Abe" Dienoff, representing City/County Public Advocate, spoke relative to snow fighters, park petition, City-Council-Mayor issues. REPORT OF THE MAYOR ADDointments to Boards. Commissions. Committees A motion was made by VINCE RATCHFORD to approve the following appointments: Board ofAppeals The appointment of Matl Barker. a builder, to replace Pat Riiey whose term expired in June 2021, for a 3-year term expiing June 2027. 2  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI December 2,2025 Frenchto wnS t') ecial Business District The appointment of Kate Manful to fill the vacant position for a business owner in the district formerly held by Ed Akers for a term expiring January 2027. MARY WEST seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results "Aye": Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Otto, Ratchford, West and Foust "Nay": None. Absent: Mitchell. Motion passed. Mayor Borgmeyer reported relative to his obligation to the City as CEO is to make sure we nrn efficiently and properly, spoke relative to his last article in the City Newsletter, and reported he will continue to investigate to insure the festivals and events are in the best interest of the citizens and will be making a presentation at the January City Council Work Session meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Bill Otto thanked Council President Galba for initiating the Leader of Tomorrow Program. He commented that it is a wonderful oppornrnity to bring in young people of our community to say the Pledge of Allegiance! Councilmember Mark Hollander read the following announcement: As our city residents are out this Saturday and visiting Wal-Mart at Regency Park for atl of your holiday shopping, please be sure and stop by the Salvation Army Red Kettle at the entrance of the store. Your City Councilmembers will be stationed there beginning at 10:00 a.m. and wrapping up near 6:00 p.m. Please stop by and drop off your spare change or a bill or two into our kettle to help us win the City Council Challenge. We are looking forward to staying in the top 3 again this year but - most importantly - always staying ahead of St. Peters and raising funds that will stay in our community to help those less fortunate over the next year. Thank you in advance for your support. J  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI December 2,2025 Councilmember Michael Galba read a "shout out" to the Fire Department he received from one of the residents in his ward. Mr. Galba announced and wanted to remind everyone that we have a map that shows the conditions of the streets and where the snow plows are during a winter weather event. The map can be accessed a1: cityofstcharlesfocus5l l.com, also on our city website. Mr. Galba also read an email received from one of the residents in his ward complimenting the Public Works Department and their work during our recent snow event. Mr. Galba also amounced he was hopeful that those who weren't able to "Shop Small Saturday" last weekend due to the weather, would take an oppo(unity to do so this weekend and support our local businesses. Councilnember Vince Ratchford amounced that he too, wanted to give a "shout out" to the Public Works Department and their work during our recent snow event. We heard from a lot of people on social media how bad much of the region was, however he heard nothing from his residents! Councilmember Ratchford asked Assistant City Administrator Pemey to pass this along to the employees of the Department of Public Works how much their work on those long shifts is very much appreciated. PUBLI C HEARING Council President Michael Galba announced the Public Hearing will now be held. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the regular order of business continued. A. Case No. CU-2015-23. (David & Kathryn Gillette) An application for Conditional Use Permit per 9400.210(C)( I )(d) for Liquor Sales associared with a permitted Restaurant use within the C-1/LMPD Neighborhood Business District within the Landmark Preservation District located at 321 Boone's Lick Road. The subject property is located in Ward 2. (RCA Attached) 4 RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOURI December 2. 2025 B. Case No. LL-2025-19 - Approval of a Liquor License Application for David & Kathryn Gillette d/b/a Old Trading Post Baker Cafe located at 321 Boone's Lick Road. (Ward 2) (RCA Attached) C. Case No. CU-2025-24 (Do Shaggy's Burgers - Matthew Cartwright) An application for Conditional Use Permit per 9400.220(C)( I )(a) for Liquor Sales associated with a permitted Restaurant use within the "C-2" General Business District located at 1981 Zumbehl Road. The subject property is located in Ward 6. (RCA Attached) D. Case No. LL202 -18 - Approval of a Liquor License Application for Matthew Cartwright d,/b/a Do Shaggy's located at 1981 Zumbehl Road (Ward 6) (RCA Attached) E. Case No. Z-2025-14 (T.R. Hughes Homes) An application to rezone an 8.50 acre tract of land located on the westem side of Harry S Truman Blvd and approximately 465 feet north of Ehlmann Road, from I-l Light Industrial District "R-3A" Multiple Family Residential District. The subject property is located in Ward 6. (Council Bill 14033) F. Case No. Z-2025-15. (T.R. Hughes Homes) An application to rezone an 8.50 acre tract of land located on the westem side of Harry S Truman Blvd and approximately 465 feet north of Ehlmann Road, from "R-3A" Multiple Family Residential District to "PD-R" Plan-ned Development - Residential. The subject property is located in Ward 6. (Council Bill 14034) G. Case No. Z-2025-16 (Bax Engineering) An application to rezone a 0.53 acre (more or less) tract of land located at 207 Reservoir Avenue from '.R-1E/EHp" 5 RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOURI December 2, 2025 Single-Family Residential District within the Extended Historic Preservation District to "HCD/EHP" Historic Commercial District within the Extended Historic Preservation District for the proposed expansion of an existing Winery, Meeting Facility, and Liquor Sales use. The property is located in Ward 2. (Council Bill 14035) H. Case No. u-2025-25 (Wine Garden LLC John Dorurelly) An application to expand an existing Conditional Use Permit per $400.200(CX1)(b) for a Meeting Faciliry, $400.200(C)(1)(d) for a Winery and 9400.200(C)(1)(i) for Liquor Sales for the expansion of these uses within the proposed ,,HCD/EHP,' Historic Commercial District within the Extended Historic Preservation District located at 207 Reservoir Avenue. The expansion will bring the total adjusted site to 3.19 acres (more or less) and is located in Ward 2. (RCA Attachecl) I An Ordinance Adopting a Budget for the City for the Period from January 1, 2026 to December 31,2026, and Appropriating Money in the City Treasury to pay the Cost of Operating the City Govemment During that Period in Accordance with the Budget (Council Bill 14025) J. A Resolution Adopting the Capital Improvement Program for the City of Saint Charles, Missouri, for the Fiscal Years 2026 Through 2030 (Resolution 10.A) K, An Ordinance Amending Section 700.150 and Section 705.220 of the Code Of Ordinances to Establish Water Rates And Sewer Rates Effective January 1,2026, January 1, 2027, JanuNy 1,2028, January 1,2029, And January 1, 2030 (Councit Biil 14027) 6  RECORD OF THE COL]NCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES" MISSOURI December 2,2025 CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember BRIAN GOULD requested to remove Consent Agenda Item 8.8.1. - Case No SUB-2025-03 from consideration. A motion was made by VINCE RATCHFORD to approve the balance of the Consent Agenda. MARK HOLLANDER seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results' *Aye": Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust and Galba. 'Nay": None. Absent: Mitchell. Motion passed. A Approval of Council Minutes and Reports 1. Regular City Council Meeting of November 18,2025 File #49361 2. Council Work Session of November 18. 2025 File #49367 3. Special Council Work Session ofNovember 4,2025 Flle #49367 B Receipt of Reports from Boards, Commissions and Committees 1. The Housing Authority of the City of St. Charles Meeting of August 27, 2025 File #49384 2. Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Meeting of October 14,2025 Flle #49373 3. Landmarks Board Meeting of October 27, 2025 Flle #49377 C. Receipt of Director of Administration Reports 1. FITS Report - October 2025 7  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI December 2,2025 File #49375 D. Approval of Contracts and Easements 1. Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission to Receive Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Federal Funds in the Amount of $2,960,000.00 for the First Capitol and Kingshighway Roundabout Project CMAQ-7302(72 1) c25-286 2 Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission to Receive Transportation Altematives Program Federal Funds in the Amount of $2,000,000.00 for the First Capitol Shared Used Path Bridge Project T AP -7302(722) c25-285 3 Authorization for the Police Department to Perform All Acts Necessary to Apply For and Accept the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs in an Amount not to Exceed $24,165.00. c25-287 E. Preliminary Piats 1. Case No. SUB -2025-03 (Tempest Properties) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. F. Miscellaneous 8  RECORD OF THE COI.INCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI December 2,2025 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Preliminary Plats 1. Case No. SUB -2025-03 (Tempest Properties) Councilmember BRIAN GOULD reported the applicant has requested this item be tabled to the January 6, 2026 Regular City Council meeting. The City Clerk announced this item is now tabled and will be on the Consent Agenda portion of the January 6,2026 Regular City Council meeting agenda. File #49402 RESOLUTIONS A. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI, FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2026 THROUGH 2031fSPONSORSi BILL OTTO, MARK HOLLANDER, VINCE RATCHFORD, MARY WEST, DENISE MITCHELL, JUSTIN FOUST, BRUN GOULD, MICHAEL GALBA, BART HABERSTROH AND STEVE HOLLANDER) Passed "Aye": M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galb4 Gould and Haberstroh 'Nay: None Absent: Mitchell Approved by the Honorable Mayor on December 3,2025 and is known as Resolution R25-016 B A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED FAQADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM AND ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR SAME (SPONSO.RS: MARK HOLLANDER, STEVE HOLLANDER AND DENISE MITCHELL) Passed "Aye": S. Hollander, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba and Gould, Haberstroh and M. Hollander ()  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOURI December 2, 2025 'Nay: None Absent: Mitchell Approved by the Honorable Mayor on December 3, 2025 and is known as Resolution R25-017 BILLS FOR FINAL PASSAGE BILL 14025 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2026 TO DECEMBER 31,2026, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE CITY TREASI]RY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET (SPONSORS: BILL OTTO, MARK HOLLANDER, VINCE RATCHFORD, MARY WEST, DENISE MITCHELL, JUSTIN FOUST, BRUN GOULD, MICIIAEL GALBA, BART IIABERSTROHAND STEVE HOLLANDER) Passed "Aye": Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander and S. Holiander "Nay: None Absent: Mitchell Approved by the Honorable Mayor on December 3,2025 and is known as Ordinance 25-086 BLLLt4026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15O.O3O OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADruST CERTAIN FEES AND ADDITION OF NEW FEES (SPONSOR: MICHAEL GALBA) Passed "Aye": Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould, Haberskoh, M. Hollander and S. Hollander 'Nay: None Absent: Mitchell Approved by the Honorable Mayor on December 3,2025 and is known as Ordinance 25-087 l0  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES" MISSOURI December 2,2025 BILLt4027 AN ORDINANCE AMENDNG SECTION 7OO.15O AND SECTION 705.220 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH WATER RATES AND SEWER RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,2026, JANUARY 1,2027, JANUARY 1,2028, JANUARY 1,2029, AND JANUARY 1,2030 (SPONSORS: BILL OTTO, MARK HOLLANDER, VINCE RATCHFORD, MARY WEST, DENISE MITCHELL, JUSTIN FOUST, BRIAN GOULD, MICHAEL GALBA, BART HABERSTROH AND STEVE HOLLANDER) Passed "Aye": Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander and S. Hollander 'Nay: None Absent: Mitchell Approved by the Honorable Mayor on December 3,2025 and is known as Ordinance 25-088 BILL 14028 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF.WAY AND EASEMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE BEAVER CREEK COURT BANK STABILIZATION PROJECT BY PURCHASE, DONATION OR EMINENT DOMAIN; AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SAID RIGHT.OF-WAY AND/OR EASEMENTS (SPONSOR: DENISE MITCHELL) Passed "Aye": Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander and S. Hollander "Nay: None Absent: Mitchell Approved by the Honorable Mayor on December 3,2025 afi is known as Ordinance 25-89 1l  RECORD OF THE COLTNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI December 2, 2025 BILLt4029 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TWO ADDITIONAL STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF PALISADES DRIVE AND COPPERFIELD COURT TO CONVERT THE INTERSECTION TO AN ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLLED INTERSECTION (SPONSOR: MICHAEL GALBA) Passed "Aye": Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander and S. Hollander "Nay: None Absent: Mitchell Approved by the Honorable Mayor on December 3, 2025 and is known as Ordinance 25-90 BILL I4O3O AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TWO ADDITIONAL STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF INDIAN HILLS DRIVE AND SHAWNEE DRIVE TO CONVERT THE INTERSECTION TO AN ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLLED INTERSECTION (SPOffSOR: BRIAN GOU LD) Passed "Aye": Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander and S. Hollander 'Nay: None Absent: Mitchell Approved by the Honorable Mayor on December 3,2025 and is known as Ordinance 25-91 BILL 14031 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 22-152 WHICH ESTABLISHED A PARKING RESTRICTION ALONG A PORTION OF BENTWATER PLACE AND AMENDING SCHEDULE III, TABLE III.A OF CHAPTER 350 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ESTABLISHING A NEW t2  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI December 2,2025 PARzuNG RESTRICTION ALONG A PORTION OF BENTWATER PLACE (SPONSOR : MICHAEL GALBA) Passed "Aye": Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander and S. Hollander 'Nay: None Absent: Mitchell Approved by the Honorable Mayor on December 3, 2025 and is known as Ordinance 25-92 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION The following Council Bills were Introduced: BILL 14032 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A MASTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI, AND THE ST. CHARLES CITY-COTINTY LIBRARY DISTRICT TO ENABLE FOR THE JOINT PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS (SPONSOR: DENISE MITCHELL) BILL 14033 AN ORDINANCE REZONING TO ST. CHARLES CITY ZONING DISTRICT "R-3A" MULTIPLE.FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FROM ST. CHARLES CITY ZONING DISTRICT "I.I" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AN APPROXIMATE 8.50 ACRE TRACT OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF HARRY S. TRUMAN BOULEVARD AND APPROXIMATELY 465 FEET NORTH OF EHLMANN ROAD fSPONSOX: JUSTIN FOUST) BILL T4034 AN ORDINANCE REZONING TO ST. CHARLES CITY ZONING DISTRICT "PD-R" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT _ RESIDENTIAL FROM ST. CHARLES CITY ZONING DISTRICT *R.3A" MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AN 13  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI December 2, 2025 APPROXIMATE 8.50 ACRE TRACT OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF HARRY S. TRUMAN BOULEVARD AND APPROXIMATELY 465 FEET NORTH OF EHLMANN ROAD fSPONSOR: JUSTIN FOUST) A motion was made by JUSTN FOUST to amend the recommended condition from the Planning & Zoning Commission to be as follows: 1. The applicant shall apply masonry on the frontage area adjacent to the front door (to the height of the overhang) on all units. MARK HOLLANDER seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: "Aye": Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander and S. Hollander. 'Nay": None. Absent: Mitchell. Motion passed. The City Clerk announced Council Bill 14034 will be moved forward to the December 16,2025 Regular City Council meeting as a Bil[ for Final Passage, as amended. BILL 14035 AN ORDINANCE REZONING TO ST. CHARLES CITY ZONING DISTRICT ..HCD/EHP" HISTORIC COMMERCIAL DISTRICT WITHIN THE EXTENDED HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT FROM ST. CHARLES CITY ZONING DISTRICT "R-1E/EHP" SINGLE.FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT WITHIN THE EXTENDED HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT A 0.53 ACRE (MORE OR LESS) TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 207 RESERVOIR AVENUE (SPONSOR: MARK HOLLANDER) BILL 14036 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 24-154 BY AMENDING CERTAIN REVENUE, EXPENDITURE, AND FUND BALANCE ACCOLTNTS FOR THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 (BUDGET AMENDMENT #I1) (S P ONSO R : BA RT HA B E RSTROH) 14  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI December 2,2025 BILL 14037 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE BETWEEN THE CITY OF ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI AND THE FOUNTAIN LAKES COMMERCE CENTER LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., A MISSOURI NONPROFIT CORPORATION (SPONSOR: MICHAEL GALBA) BILL 14038 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ST. CHARLES AND ST. CHARLES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO FURNISH, DELIVER AND PROVIDE HOUSING FOR PRISONERS OF THE ST. CHARLES CITY MUNICIPAL COURT IN AN AMOIJNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,500.00 (SPONSORS: MARK HOLLANDER AND JUSTIN FOUST) BILL 14039 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2024-159 AND ENACTING NEW 2026 BUDGETED POSITIONS, AND RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS BUDGETED POSITIONS, PAY GRADES, SALARY RANGES AND OTHER COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE TSPONSOXST MICHAEL GALBA AND MARK HOLLANDER) ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION ADDo intment to Board of Adiustment A motion was made by MARK HOLLANDER to approve the appointment of Ward Silver to the Alternate Member position on the Board of Adjustment recently vacated by Brian Andrzejewski. STEVE HOLLANDER seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following 15  RECORD OF THE COLTNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOURI December 2,2025 results: "Aye": Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander and Otto. "Nay": None. Absent: Mitchell. Motion passed. File #49405 A motion was made by MARY WEST to adjoum the Regular City Council Meeting. VINCE RATCHFORD seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion passed. The Regular Council Meeting was adjoumed at 8:55 p.m. Approved L, ,?*J ,dL berlv H ty Clerk Michael Galba, Presiding Officer l6