City Council - Regular Meetings

Please note, residents can share comments in-person, virtually via Zoom using the “Raise Hand” option, during the Regular Meeting, via email or U.S. mail. Written comments will not be read aloud at the meetings. All speakers will be allowed three minutes. Instructions on listening through phone or computer to the meetings are available at www.webstergrovesmo.gov/virtualmeetings. All those attending in person must comply with masking and other public health measures as ordered by the City of Webster Groves. CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA DATE: TUESDAY – OCTOBER 3, 2023 6:30 P.M. LOCATION – CITY HALL IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY #4 E. LOCKWOOD AVENUE 1. BOARD/COMMISSION INTERVIEWS 2. REVIEW REGULAR AGENDA 3. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER ISSUES/MEETING UPDATES 4. TOPIC: • Parks & Recreation Bond Discussion 5. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS 6. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED SESSION) RE: 1. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (1)] 2. REAL ESTATE [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (2)] 3. PERSONNEL [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (3)] 4. NEGOTIATED CONTRACT [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (12)] 7. ADJOURNMENT  CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: TUESDAY – OCTOBER 3, 2023 7:30 P.M. LOCATION-CITY HALL-#4 E. LOCKWOOD IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY Please note, residents can share comments in-person, virtually via Zoom, using the “Raise Hand” option, via email or U.S. mail. Written comments will not be read aloud at the meetings. All speakers will be allowed three minutes. Instructions on listening through phone/computer to meetings available at www.webstergrovesmo.gov/virtualmeetings. All those attending in person must comply with masking and other public health measures as ordered by the City of Webster Groves. Welcome to the regular meeting of the City Council. We welcome questions, ideas and comments from persons in attendance. Members of the audience may, however, comment only when recognized by the Mayor or Mayor ProTem if the Mayor is absent. We ask that comments be limited to three minutes in order to complete the agenda within a reasonable time. Comments concerning items not on the agenda should be made during the Remarks of Visitors section of the agenda, near the beginning of the meeting. I. ROLL CALL II. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS • Camp Wyman/Webster Groves School District 75 Year Partnership • Missouri Good Neighbor Awards III. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Shared Space Initiative (45 W. Lockwood Avenue): An application by Webster Groves Presbyterian Church for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for shared spaces within an existing building for multiple tenants operating under Educational Facility, School for the Arts uses located on a 1.67 acre lot at 45 W. Lockwood Avenue in the “D” Commercial District • Bill # 9235 – First & Second Reading - An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Webster Groves Presbyterian Church to Allow for Shared Spaces Within an Existing Building for Multiple Tenants Operating Under Educational Facility, School for the Arts Use on an Approximately 1.67-Acre Tract of Land in An Existing Structure at 45 W. Lockwood Avenue in the “D” Commercial District and Matters Related Thereto IV. REMARKS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS  V. NEW BUSINESS - MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. Charter Review Advisory Board Recommendations/Discussion 2. Bill #9236 – First & Second Reading - An Ordinance Permitting the Subdivision of Certain Property at 617 Grant Court and 614 Grant Court in the “A2” Fifteen Thousand Square Foot Residence District 3. Resolution #2023-44 – Authorizing the Solar Rebate Program for Qualified Residential Solar Projects in the City of Webster Groves VII. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes – September 19, 2023 2. Resolution #2023-45 – Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a Stretcher for the Fire Department 3. Resolution #2023-46 – Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a CPR Automated Device for the Fire Department VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS IX. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED SESSION) RE: 1. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (1)] 2. REAL ESTATE [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (2)] 3. PERSONNEL [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (3)] 4. NEGOTIATED CONTRACT [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (12)] X. ADJOURNMENT Individuals who require an accommodation (sign language, interpreter, listening devices, etc.) to participate in the meeting should contact the City Clerk at 314-963- 5318 (fax number 314-963-7561) or Relay Missouri at 1-800-735-2966 (TDD) at least two working days prior to the meeting. NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: TUESDAY– OCTOBER 17, 2023  BILL # 9235 ORDINANCE # 9235 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO WEBSTER GROVES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TO ALLOW FOR SHARED SPACES WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR MULTIPLE TENANTS OPERATING UNDER EDUCATIONAL FACILITY, SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS USE ON AN APPROXIMATELY 1.67-ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 45 W LOCKWOOD AVENUE IN THE “D” COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO WHEREAS, the Zoning Code of Webster Groves provides the City Council may, by conditional use permit issued under the provisions of Section 53.140 and 53.159, authorize the use of property in the “D” Commercial District for an “Educational Facility, School for the Arts”; and WHEREAS, the property located at 45 W. Lockwood Avenue (the “Property”) is used for a place of worship most recently; and WHEREAS, Webster Groves Presbyterian Church (the “Applicant”), is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to utilize the classroom spaces in the existing structure for a shared space for tenants which would fall under an educational facility, school for the arts use within a “D” Commercial District (the “Application”); and WHEREAS, the Application was referred to the City Plan Commission, which, after studying the Application and the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Development, and holding a public hearing on September 11, 2023, has recommended approval of the Application subject to certain conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council gave due notice and held a public hearing on the Application at City Hall on October 3, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., where the Council heard and considered comments and suggestions by those present; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined, in accordance with Section 53.176.b of the Zoning Code, that the existing building setbacks are not being changed and shall continue to govern structures on the Property; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 53.170 et seq. of the Zoning Code, that granting the Applicant’s Conditional Use Permit will not: 1. Substantially increase traffic hazards or congestion; 2. Substantially increase fire hazards; 3. Adversely affect the character of the neighborhood; 4. Adversely affect the general welfare of the community; or 5. Overtax public utilities.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES: Section 1. The City Council hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit to Webster Groves Presbyterian Church to operate a shared space for tenants operating under educational facility, school for the arts use within an existing structure on an approximately 1.67 acre tract of land at 45 W. Lockwood Avenue within the “D” Commercial District, subject to the following conditions: 1. All provisions of the City Code shall apply except as expressly modified in this Ordinance #9235. 2. All activities of the Educational Facility, School for the Arts use shall be located within the existing structure of the subject property. 3. Hours of operation shall be limited to Mondays-Fridays 8 am-9 pm. 4. This conditional use permit is personal to the owner and shall not run with the land. Section 2. This Ordinance shall not be printed in the Code of Webster Groves. Section 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval. Passed and Approved this _____ day of _______________ 2023. _____________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ City Clerk  CRAB Report Proposed Review Timeline October 17 • Presentation of the report o explanation of the process o highlights from the chair and board members • Legal requirements o process for placing items on the ballot o deadlines o ability to place items on multiple ballots o status of the CRAB • Introduction of categories of items and plan for discussion • Public engagement planning November 7 Items that bring us into compliance with state law, common practice and available data. • 2.12 Publication of information • 5.18 Replace insane asylums, delete poor houses • 5.6 Audits • 7.6 Classification of Employees • • 7.12 Expanded nondiscrimination classes • 10.3 Police and Fire Retirement Fund • 13.4 Preparation of Ballots • 14.9 Ballot language conforms with county/state law November 21 Representation • 2.1 Hybrid system of representation o Yes/No o Plan for creating specific proposal • 9.2 Residency of Municipal Judge December 5 Preamble Any additional items proposed by councilmembers that must go on the April 2023 ballot December 19 Any additional items proposed by councilmembers that must go on the April 2023 ballot January 2 Discussion and votes Consideration of which items go on which ballots January 16 Discussion and final votes Consideration of which items go on which ballots TBD/2024 Administrative Organization and Personnel Yes or No on considering this group of changes. If yes, then: • 11.2Planning and Zoning • 7.7 Merit System Rules • 7.1 Human Resources name change • 7.5 Personnel Board investigation>review • 10.2 Parks and Recreation Commission • 10 Boards and Commissions • 4 Enumerate Departments, Boards and Commissions • 5.3 Excessive Expenditures • 5 Department of Finance name change TBD/2024 Election Rules • 14.1 Initiatives, Referendum ballots cast Public Engagement Requirements • New section of the Charter TBD/2024 Compensation • 2.4 Compensation  BILL #9236 ORDINANCE #9236 AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING THE SUBDIVISION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AT 617 GRANT COURT AND 614 GRANT COURT IN THE “A2” FIFTEEN THOUSAND SQUARE FOOT RESIDENCE DISTRICT WHEREAS, Matthew and Mariea Snell and Anthony and Kimberly Alessi (the “Owners”) -- who own certain property that is approximately 0.696 acres of land commonly referred to as 617 Grant Court and 614 Grant Court and that is more particularly described in the final subdivision plat which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and that is incorporated herein by this reference (hereinafter referred to as “the Property”) -- have requested a subdivision of the Property that is within the “A2” Fifteen Thousand Square Foot Residence District; and WHEREAS, three of the structures are currently non-conforming to the Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, the re-subdivision of the Property does not meet all the requirements of the current version of the zoning code; and WHEREAS, consideration of the request was referred to the City Plan Commission, which, after studying the application and the standards and requirements of the Webster Groves Subdivision Ordinance, recommended approval of the requested subdivision to allow the existing structures to remain in place at 617 Grant Court and 614 Grant Court until such time as they are reconstructed or required to be reconstructed pursuant to the regulations governing non- conforming uses; and WHEREAS, the City Plan Commission also recommended approval of the requested subdivision where the property at 614 Grant Court will not meet the minimum lot size for the “A2” Fifteen Thousand Square Foot Residence District; and WHEREAS, the owners are now requesting that the City Council give final approval to the subdivision of the Property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council approves the subdivision of the Property in accordance with the final subdivision plat submitted to the Council and attached hereto as Exhibit A, including allowing the existing structures to remain where they have been built until such time as it is reconstructed or required to be reconstructed pursuant to the regulations governing non- conforming uses. Section 2. All future development at the subject properties shall meet the existing Municipal Code requirements. The establishment of this plat precludes current and future owners from obtaining setback variances from the Municipal Code at the subject properties.  Section 3. This ordinance shall not be printed in the Code of Webster Groves. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. Passed and Approved this _____ day of ______________ 2023. ____________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk  RESOLUTION 2023-44 AUTHORIZING THE SOLAR REBATE PROGRAM FOR QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL SOLAR PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES WHEREAS, in the FY2024 budget, the City Council did appropriate $19,500 to an “EV Charging and Solar Installation Microgrant Program” and appropriated a further $25,000 to reserves for sustainability policy and program goals; and WHEREAS, the Sustainability Commission recommends the creation of a Solar Rebate program in lieu of the aforementioned microgrant program; and WHEREAS, leadership of the City, in coordination with the Sustainability Coordinator, Finance, and Planning and Development departments has constructed a Solar Rebate program and believes that program to be inclusive of the recommendations of the Sustainability Commission and the prudent program rigor and documentation needs of the City, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Webster Groves, Missouri, that the Solar Rebate program for incentivizing and encouraging solar energy installations on residential properties, as documented in Exhibit A, attached hereto, is adopted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, sufficient appropriations being available, the rebate program is authorized for expenditure of up to $20,000 from the Special Initiatives Fund; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Solar Rebate program herein adopted shall not continue beyond June 30, 2024 without the express consent of the City Council. Passed and approved on this _______ day of ________, 2023. __________________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ City Clerk  EXHIBIT A City of Webster Groves Solar Rebate Program Funding Source: FY2023 40-01-88-875 Appropriation: $19,500 Program Life: Program expires June 30, 2024. Rebate Amount: $500 per rebate. No variable or project value pro-rated rebates offered. Eligible Projects: New solar panel installation, valued at $2,500 or greater, permit applied for between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Eligible 1) Webster Groves residential property owners, one rebate Recipients: per parcel property. 2) Rebates will not be paid to the Contractors of a project; rebates will only be paid to the property owner. Rebate Limits: Rebates offered until total rebate amount obligated by the City is $20,000 or the end of the fiscal year, whichever is first. Application & 1) Property owners may apply by simply indicating “Solar Rebate Process: Rebate Project” on the City MEP Permit application (MEP=Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing). 2) MEP permit must be accompanied by a contract/scope of work indicating that the solar project is valued at $2,500 or greater (inclusive of materials and labor). 3) MEP permit is issued by Planning and Development. 4) Project commences through construction process. 5) Upon final inspection, Planning and Development inspectors confirms that solar installation is appropriately installed and in accordance with the issued MEP permit. 6) Planning and Development issues a rebate request, via the current refund process, for the property owner to the Finance department. 7) Finance executes payment of the rebate via normal accounts payable procedures. Retroactive Permit 1) P&D provides Sustainability Coordinator (SC) with a list of Process: MEP permits including solar projects filed between July 1, 2023 and date of enactment. a. SC contacts permittee to inform of rebate program and get a Yes or No if they would like to be considered. b. SC provides P&D with list of those to be considered for final inspection check and process 5-7 above. 2) For any permittees, filed permit July 1 or later and already inspected and completed, SC gains approval for rebate issuance from permittee. Informs P&D for step 6 and & above.  CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES September 19, 2023 The City Council met this date in a regular session, in the City Council Chambers, which was available to the public in person, and virtually, at 7:30 p.m. Present at Roll Call: Mayor Laura Arnold Councilmember Pam Bliss Councilmember David Franklin (virtually) Councilmember Emerson Smith Councilmember Sarah Richardson Councilmember Emily Hixson Shepherd Absent at Roll Call: Councilmember Karen D. Alexander A quorum was present. Also present: Dr. Marie Peoples, City Manager Mr. Neil Bruntrager, City Attorney Ms. Katie Nakazono, City Clerk PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Arnold and Council presented the proclamation for National Hispanic Heritage Month to Jose Garza the artist who designed the Hispanic Heritage flag. Mayor Arnold read the proclamation related to Suicide Prevention Month. REMARKS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS Dave Buck, 124 S. Elm Ave, spoke about the tragedy of suicide and ways individuals and groups can become more aware and active in prevention. (Exhibit A). Ashley Merrims, spoke about the construction at Hixson School at Moss Field. She stated the site is unsafe. After having spoken today twice, with the Director of Planning and Development, leaving a message for Mayor Arnold, addressing the Traffic Advisory Commission twice, and others, she hopes something can be done to address the concerns. Ms. Merrims informed council that her son was injured on the site today, and broke a tooth. Councilmember Franklin asked Ms. Merrims to elaborate on her concerns, and she stated that the construction barrier is in the middle of the crosswalk, and she addressed the lack of a crosswalk by Colebrook in the final plans. NEW BUSINESS - MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEY, CTY MANAGER No new business September 19, 2023 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BILL #9233 – THIRD READING On motion of Councilmember Hixson Shepherd, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, BILL #9233 – ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF ANNUAL PROPERTY TAXES TO BE COLLECTED FOR THE YEAR 2023 BY THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 9192, having been introduced and read twice on September 5, 2023, was taken up its title read a third time and placed upon its passage to become Ordinance #9233. Prior to the vote of Bill #9233, a motion was made by Councilmember Hixson Shepherd, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to amend Bill #9233 to reflect the revised numbers from the County Board of Equalization as referenced in said Bill dated September 19, 2023. Mayor Arnold called for the vote to amend Bill #9233. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: BLISS, FRANKLIN, SMITH, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD NOES: NONE ABSENT: ALEXANDER Mayor Arnold stated that the amendment to Bill #9233 was approved. Mayor Arnold called for the vote on Bill #9233 as amended. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: FRANKLIN, SMITH, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS NOES: NONE ABSENT: ALEXANDER Mayor Arnold stated that Bill #9233 was approved as amended. BILL #9234 – THIRD READING On motion of Councilmember Hixson Shepherd, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, BILL #9234 – ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF ANNUAL PROPERTY TAXES TO BE COLLECTED FOR THE YEAR 2023 FOR THE WEBSTER GROVES LIBRARY DISTRICT, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 9193, having been introduced and read twice on September 5, 2023, was taken up its title read a third time and placed upon its passage to become Ordinance #9234. Prior to the Third Reading of Bill #9234, a motion was made by Councilmember Hixson Shepherd, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to amend Bill #9234 to reflect the revised numbers from the County Board of Equalization as referenced in said Bill dated September 19, 2023. Mayor Arnold called for the vote to amend Bill #9234. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: SMITH, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS, FRANKLIN NOES: NONE ABSENT: ALEXANDER Mayor Arnold stated that the amendment to Bill #9234 was approved. 2 September 19, 2023 Mayor Arnold called for the vote on Bill #9234 as amended. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS, FRANKLIN, SMITH NOES: NONE ABSENT: ALEXANDER Mayor Arnold stated that Bill #9234 was approved as amended. NEW BUSINESS APPOINTMENT OF PROVISIONAL JUDGE DANIEL J. NOLAN A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to appoint new Provisional Judge Daniel J. Nolan. Mayor Arnold called for the vote. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS, FRANKLIN, SMITH NOES: NONE ABSENT: ALEXANDER Mayor Arnold stated that the appointment of Provisional Judge Daniel J. Nolan was approved. RESOLUTION #2023-35 – REVISING SEWER LATERAL REPAIR COST PERCENTAGE FORMULA RELATED TO THE SEWER LATERAL PROGRAM A motion was made by Councilmember Bliss, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to adopt Resolution #2023-35. Prior to the vote, Director of Public Works, Todd Rehg, made a presentation. (Exhibit B) Mayor Arnold called for the vote on Resolution #2023-35. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS, FRANKLIN, SMITH, RICHARDSON NOES: NONE ABSENT: ALEXANDER Mayor Arnold stated that Resolution #2023-35 was approved. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Bliss, to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Arnold called for the vote on the Consent Agenda. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: ARNOLD, BLISS, FRANKLIN, SMITH, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, NOES: NONE ABSENT: ALEXANDER Mayor Arnold stated that the Consent Agenda was approved. The following Consent Agenda was approved: • Approval of Minutes – September 5, 2023 • Resolution #2023-41 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Professional Services Agreement to Finalize the Contract Documents for the Service Center Vestibule 3 September 19, 2023 • Resolution #2023-42 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for the Replacement of the Concrete City Hall Plaza • Resolution #2023-43 – Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Fifty (50) Glock Pistols for the Police Department APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS • Lindsay Thomas was appointed to the Business Development Commission. • Jean Spurr was appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission. • Michael Rose was reappointed to the Historic Preservation Commission. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION No closed session. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. on motion of the Mayor, duly seconded. PASSED AND APPROVED this _______day of ____________________ 2023. ________________________ Mayor _______________ City Clerk 4 Exhibit A From: Dave Buck <dave@buckstl.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 8:58 AM To: Laura W. Arnold; Pam Bliss; Alexander, Karen; Richardson, Sarah; Emily Hixson Shepherd; David Franklin; Emerson Smith; Peoples, Marie; Peterson, Eric; njbatty@aol.com; Nakazono, Katie; Starkey, Jenny; Perry, Mara; Davis, Scott; Rehg, Todd; Curtis, Dale; Perks, Greg; Ellis, Brett; Bainter, Gary; Gerry Welch; Kathy Hart; Toni Hunt; Sebastian Bellomo; Jeanne Kirkton; Bill Newhouse Cc: Jaime Mowers; Kevin Murphy; Randy Drilingas; Don Corrigan; Melissa Wilkinson; websterjournal@gmail.com; Arnold Stricker; Mark Langston; Ree Hamlin; rebeccanow@sbcglobal.net; John Simpson; Jo Doll; Kita Quinn; John Gabriel; siebe.kara@wgmail.org; Bill Senti; Valori Sherer; Davis Allen; gary schoenberger; Warner Properties; Kelvin Cunningham; ejohnson@wustl.edu; Wynn Miller; Jack Pirozzi; Eric Hayes; estellesings4U@gmail.com; croftrj@sbcglobal.net; tonybev1956 @gmail.com; Janice Seele Subject: Dave Buck's "Remarks from the Community & Visitors" at the 9/19/23 Webster Groves City Council Regular Meeting Caution: This is an External Message ‐ Please be cautious when opening links or attachments “I’d like to share a few remarks about suicide. It is somewhat ironic, if not a li le unse ling, that Council has given out a proclama on this evening to honor September as “Suicide Preven on Month” when 1) April is the highest month annually for suicides, but more importantly, 2) suicide is a na onal tragedy. In 2022, there were 49,000 suicides in America, the highest number ever recorded. That’s 1 suicide every 11 minutes in this country. And it’s happened right here in Webster Groves. A wonderful person named Donna McDonald worked for me at the then Ralston Purina Company. Her husband was Chip McDonald and they lived on Jefferson in Webster Groves, just a block and a half south of Lockwood. They had two beau ful daughters. Chip was mentally ill. He was a bi‐polar manic depressive, just as I am. He was a really good guy and a good friend. He kept a handgun locked up in his house for home protec on, like many residents do. Then one bright, sunny day, Chip took out his handgun, walked around the 1 corner to the Walter Ambrose Family Center playground, sat on the swings, put the gun in his mouth and blew his brains out. I relate to this story. I have been bi‐polar since high school but did not know it un l I finally went in and was professionally diagnosed at age 40. And for the last 30 years, now at age 70, I take 1,050 mg of lithium every morning to try to keep me balanced and even. But as my family, close friends and co‐workers know, even my meds don’t always work. My point tonight is that one thing that can help prevent suicides is that we each need to be our brother’s keeper. We need to simply be aware and watch out for each other. My wife, Barb, is my keeper, my watcher, for she is the first to no ce when I am swinging up or down and can catch and stop me. This is so important because the #1 reason most mentally ill people do not seek out help is because they think it is a sign of weakness. So it takes the care and vigilance of others to do so. This is why I am a member of the Sandy Hook Promise. Many mass public shoo ngs and mass school shoo ngs are commi ed by mentally ill people who turn such shoo ngs into suicide missions. Sandy Hook Promise teaches students and adults how to read the signs in people who may be mentally struggling and be a poten al danger to themselves and others so they can get them help. That’s all I wanted to say. We need to help each other. Thank you.” 2 Exhibit B Sewer Lateral Repair Program Todd Rehg, P.E. 1 History of the Program • April 1999 voters approved $28 fee • April 2016 voters approved $50 fee • Sewer Lateral fund negative balance in 2018 • Changed coverage to 70/30 2 Curent reimbursement 70/30 with maximums $3,500, up to $8,000 if in the street. 3 Current Fund Balance is $412,000 4 Projections over next 5 years: fund will continue to increase until year 6 when the new reimbursement starts to reduce the fund balance. 5 Recommendations: Increase coverage to 80/20 and maintain maximum coverages. Once the fund reaches $100,000, review reimbursement policy. 6 Questions? 7  RESOLUTION #2023-45 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A STRETCHER FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the City of Webster Groves received the sole source bid for the purchase of a stretcher for the Fire Department; and WHEREAS, the bid of Stryker Medical, P.O. Box 93308, Chicago, IL 60673- 3308, in the amount of $31,217.12, was determined to be the most advantageous bid received in accordance with the specifications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, that the City Manager be authorized to accept the bid of Stryker Medical, and to enter into a contract, for the sum hereinabove set forth, and to assure that all items constituting the bid are provided in accordance with specifications. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funds for this purchase shall be paid from the Capital Improvement Sales Tax Fund. ADOPTED this ____ day of ______, 2023. __________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: ______________________________ CITY CLERK  RESOLUTION #2023-46 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A CPR AUTOMATED DEVICE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the City of Webster Groves received the sole source bid for the purchase of a CPR automated device for the Fire Department; and WHEREAS, the bid of Stryker Medical, P.O. Box 93308, Chicago, IL 60673- 3308, in the amount of $25,389.00, was determined to be the most advantageous bid received in accordance with the specifications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, that the City Manager be authorized to accept the bid of Stryker Medical, and to enter into a contract, for the sum hereinabove set forth, and to assure that all items constituting the bid are provided in accordance with specifications. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funds for this purchase shall be paid from the Capital Improvement Sales Tax Fund. ADOPTED this ____ day of ______, 2023. __________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: ______________________________ CITY CLERK