Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF TWIN OAKS, TWIN OAKS CITY HALL ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026 Mayor Russ Fortune called the meeting of the Twin Oaks Board of Aldermen to order at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call was taken: In Attendance: • Alderman Jim Crawford • Mayor Russ Fortune • Alderman Tim Stoeckl • Alderman Lisa Eisenhauer Absent: • Alderman Joe Krewson Also Present: • April Milne, Administrator/Clerk • Paul Rost, City Attorney Permanent records are kept of all minutes and ordinances. Each ordinance is read a minimum of two times by title, unless otherwise noted. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mayor Fortune asked for a motion to approve the agenda. • Motion: To approve the agenda. • Moved by: Alderman Crawford Seconded by: Alderman Eisenhauer Vote: Motion approved by three yes and one absent. CITIZEN COMMENTS No Citizen Comments. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Fortune asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the Regular Meeting Minutes from April 15, 2026, and Bills List from April 11, 2026, to May 1, 2026. • Motion: To approve the consent agenda. Moved by: Alderman Crawford City of Twin Oaks-Board of Aldermen-Regular Meeting Minutes–May 6, 2026 Page 1 of 5  Seconded by: Alderman Eisenhauer Vote: Motion approved by three yes and one absent. ELECTION RESULTS Resolution No. 2026-10: A Resolution of the Twin Oaks Board of Aldermen Accepting the Abstract of the City Election held on April 7, 2026, as Returned to the City by the board of Election commissioners of St. Louis County. • Motion: To approve the Election Results. Moved by: Alderman Eisenhauer Seconded by: Alderman Crawford Vote: Motion approved by three yes and one absent. ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE Mayor Fortune called for an Adjournment Sine Die at 6:40 pm. OATHS OF OFFICE Administrator/Clerk April Milne administered the Oath of Office to Alderman Tim Stoeckl. She stated that Alderman Joe Krewson had been sworn in earlier in the week. ROLL CALL Following the swearing in ceremony, Mayor Russ Fortune asked for a roll call at 6:42 pm. Roll call was taken: Mayor: Russ Fortune – yea Aldermen: Lisa Eisenhauer – yea Jim Crawford – yea Joe Krewson – absent Tim Stoeckl –yea ELECT BOARD PRESIDENT Mayor Fortune asked for nominations for Board President. Alderman Eisenhauer nominated Alderman Jim Crawford, seconded by Alderman Stockel. The nomination was passed by a voice vote of all three yea and one absent. Aldermen Crawford is the new Board President. APPOINT COMMITTEE LIASONS Mayor Fortune appointed Aldermen as liaisons to various boards and committees. Alderman Lisa Eisenhauer: Planning and Zoning Committee Alderman Jim Crawford: Park Committee Alderman Tim Stoeckl: Board of Adjustments City of Twin Oaks-Board of Aldermen-Regular Meeting Minutes–May 6, 2026 Page 2 of 5  REPORT OF COMMITTEES/COMMISSION/CONTRACTORS Police Report: Officer John Wehner provided a summary of police activity for April, including radio calls, written reports, traffic stops, crimes, and motor vehicle accidents. He reported on the recent Bike Rodeo held at the City Hall stating that it was a small but successful turnout. Participants were fitted with bike helmets and practiced riding skills through cone courses. In response to a question raised by Mayor Fortune, Officer Wehner shared that county police vehicles use blue lights on the driver’s side and red lights on the passenger side due to historical traffic safety studies. OLD BUSINESS No old business. NEW BUSINESS Appointments to Committees, Boards and Commissions: Administrator/Clerk Milne and Mayor Fortune reviewed current board and committee openings. Initial announcement of openings outreach produced no new volunteers. Mayor Fortune asked to resend the request. Administrator/Clerk Milne also reminded members of the mandatory Planning & Zoning and Board of Adjustment training scheduled for May 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Resolution No. 2026-11: A Resolution of the Twin Oaks Board of Aldermen Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Game World Event Services, LLC. Administrator/Clerk April Milne read Resolution 2026-11. There were no questions or comments. • Motion: to approve Resolution No. 2026-11. Moved by: Alderman Stoeckl Seconded by: Alderman Eisenhauer Vote: Motion approved by three yes and one absent. Resolution No. 2026-12: An Agreement with Brittnie Selbert/Gateway Yoga for Yoga Instruction at City Hall. Administrator/Clerk April Milne read Resolution 2026-12. She explained that Gateway Yoga and instructor Brittnie Selbert were offering an introduction to community yoga program at City Hall. The proposed program will begin with two trial sessions, offered free of charge to residents. The classes are designed to be open to all skill levels, with the requirement that participants be able to get up from the floor without assistance. If participation remains strong, the program may be expanded in the future. • Motion: to approve Resolution No. 2026-12. Moved by: Alderman Crawford Seconded by: Alderman Eisenhauer Vote: Motion approved by three yes and one absent. City of Twin Oaks-Board of Aldermen-Regular Meeting Minutes–May 6, 2026 Page 3 of 5  DISCUSSION ITEMS No discussion items. ATTORNEY’S REPORT City Attorney Paul Rost stated that he is preparing for the upcoming mandatory training session required for the City’s Boards and Committees to be held on May 26 at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Rost also requested a Special Meeting to address the Crescent Stormwater and Sidewalk Project. Following brief discussion, the Board agreed to hold a Special Meeting, including a Closed Session, on May 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK REPORT Administrator/Clerk April Milne reported on the Park Access Pedestrian Improvement Project, recommending an expanded scope to fully utilize available grant funding. Proposed additions include a turnaround area and potential overlay of the entire drive lane, allowing the City to maximize the current grant while shifting future improvements into a Phase II grant application. Following discussion, the Board reached consensus to proceed with the expanded project, emphasizing the importance of completing the work efficiently and avoiding delays into 2027. The Board directed Administrator/Clerk Milne to prepare updated cost estimates, clearer conceptual renderings, and final design details for review prior to bidding. Discussion also included support for additional project management training for Public Works Supervisor Jake Kemper as his role in overseeing City improvement projects continues to grow. MAYOR AND ALDERMEN COMMENTS Mayor Fortune announced he will not be at the May 20, 2026, Board of Aldermen Meeting as he will be traveling to Europe. FINAL CITIZEN COMMENTS No citizen comments. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion: To adjourn the meeting Moved by: Alderman Stockel Seconded by: Alderman Crawford City of Twin Oaks-Board of Aldermen-Regular Meeting Minutes–May 6, 2026 Page 4 of 5  Vote: Motion approved by three yes and one absent. The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Drafted By: Paula Dries Assistant City Clerk 05-20-2026 Date of Approval: ATTEST: ________________________ _____________________________ April Milne Russ Fortune, City Administrator/Clerk Mayor, Board of Aldermen City of Twin Oaks-Board of Aldermen-Regular Meeting Minutes–May 6, 2026 Page 5 of 5