RECORD OF PROCEEDING
Meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Clarkson Valley, January 7, 2025.
The meeting was conducted virtually due to hazardous road conditions caused by winter weather.
Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order.
A roll call for the meeting was taken with the following result:
ATTENDANCE
Present – Mayor Sue McNamara
Present – Alderman Andrew Low, Ward 1
Absent – Alderman Jeff Schweig, Ward 1
Present – Alderman Honora Schiller, Ward 2
Present – Alderman Brock MacDonald, Ward 2 (Virtual)
Present – Alderman Lin Midyett, Ward 3 (Virtual)
Absent – Alderman Gregg Bogosian, Ward 3
The Assistant City Clerk, Andrea Burns, announced that a quorum was met.
ALSO, IN ATTENDANCE VIRTUALLY
City Attorney: Patrick Butler
City Clerk: Michele McMahon
Building Commissioner: Brad Holmes
Assistant City Clerk: Andrea Burns
Mayor McNamara led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor McNamara announced there will not be a Closed Meeting tonight.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Alderman Schiller made a motion to approve and accept the minutes agenda as posted. Alderman Low seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken, which resulted in a unanimous affirmative result. The motion was declared as passed.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Alderman Midyett made a motion to waive the reading and accept the December 2024 Regular BOA Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes. Alderman Low seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken, which resulted in a unanimous affirmative result. The motion was declared as passed.
REMARKS, PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS
There were no remarks, petitions, or complaints.
REPORTS
Chesterfield Police Report:
Lt. Connelly reviewed the Police Report
Mayor’s Report:
Financial Overview:
- Investment Account Total: $1,948,101.00
- Total Value of Money Market: $231,155.00
- Total Income YTD: $102,164.00
- Court Revenue for last month: $4,267.36
An update of the City Hall remodeling project will be reviewed under Unfinished Business.
Clarkson Valley will have two incumbents running for re-election in the April 8. 2025 Municipal Election, Alderman Bogosian and Alderman Schiller and two new candidates, Tracy Nuelle in Ward 3 and Courtney Birkle in Ward 2.
Municipal Court summons:
- 2019 Kehrsboro Dr. – pending court date
- 237 Pennington Ln. – pending court date
- 2100 Kehrs Mill Rd. – may be referred at the end of January
- 158 Herworth Dr. – Case dismissed due to unclear definition of “Structure” in Code
John Marino provided us with an employment policy. The HR Committee will finalize it and present it at next month’s meeting.
Three interviews have been completed for the City Clerk position and one applicant is a top candidate. Update will be presented at next month’s meeting.
Clarkson Valley hosted the LMAO meeting at Forest Hills Country Club on December 13, 2024.
Brad, City Building Commissioner, has prepared the year-end report and will review under New Business.
Mayor McNamara met with MoDOT regarding the bump-outs along of Clarkson Rd. The mayor has asked that any known accidents be reported to City Hall.
Aldermanic Reports:
Alderman Schiller stated that her constituents have requested that the mayor included helpful rules and regulations in her Meet the Mayor Stroll Article.
Alderman MacDonald has collected information to be presented at the next month’s Board meeting regarding Missouri LAGERS Pension Program.
Alderman Low would like to know how satisfied the HOAs are to the snow removal process that is in place for the subdivisions.
Alderman Midyett has witness MSD working along Kettington, the rental house on Kettington is now vacant and the owner is looking for long-term tenants, lastly, Alderman Midyett is working with the Crane Agency to research health insurance for the new City Clerk.
City Attorney Report:
The City Attorney, Patrick Butler had nothing to report.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Adopt Official City Holiday Calendar, Vacation Policy and Sick Leave:
Alderman Midyett made a motion to discuss the city holiday calendar, seconded by Alderman Low. below. Alderman Macdonald made a Motion to accept the following twelve (12) holidays as official Clarkson Valley Holidays in perpetuity. Seconded by Alderman Low. Alderman Schiller clarified City Hall will be closed for the indicated holidays below.
01/01/25 New Year’s Day (Federal & State)
01/20/25 MLK Jr. Birthday (Federal & State)
02/17/25 Washington’s Birthday/President’s Day (Federal & State)
05/26/25 Memorial Day (Federal, State)
06/19/25 Juneteenth (Federal & State)
07/04/25 Independence Day (Federal & State)
09/01/25 Labor Day (Federal & State)
11/11/25 Veteran’s Day (Federal & State)
11/27/25 Thanksgiving Day (Federal & State)
11/28/25 Day After Thanksgiving (Clarkson Valley)
12/24/25 Christmas Eve (Clarkson Valley)
12/25/25 Christmas (Federal & State)
Update on City Hall Remodeling Project:
Mayor McNamara stated that Two Men and a Truck will be scheduled to begin move soon and that a resident who is an Interior Designer has selected paint colors and carpet for the new office space. Demolition is scheduled to begin 1/13. The security window will be delivered 1/25 and will allow construction to begin and the scheduled completion date is 2/5.
Discuss Aldermanic Pay Increase:
Mayor McNamara would like the Aldermanic Pay increase, if passed, be in place so it may be affective by the April 8, 2025, Municipal Election. Alderman MacDonald discussed the different approaches to calculating the increase. It was decided to table the issue until next board meeting. Alderman MacDonald will create two proposals regarding pay increases for next month: one for the Alderman, the other for the mayor.
NEW BUSINESS
Purchase City Cell Phone for Incoming City Administrator:
Mayor McNamara would like to purchase a cell phone for the City Clerk to use to avoid their personal cell phone from being used. This would protect a personal device from confiscation if a Sunshine Law was challenged. Discussion ensued. The current City iPad is unlocked, LTE enabled, and uses a AT&T Prepaid Plan. Discounts are available for the iPad when a cell phone is added to the current AT&T Prepaid plan. Bids from three providers will be presented at the next meeting.
Building Commissioner’s Annual Report:
Brad, Clarkson Valley Building Commissioner reviewed the annual report with the Board.
Discuss Amending Budget:
It was determined to discuss the issue at next month’s meeting due to its lack of urgency.
AUDIT
Alderman Midyett made a motion to accept the audit as posted. Alderman Low seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken, which resulted in a unanimous affirmative result. The motion was declared as passed.
MISCELLANEOUS
None
ADJOURN
Alderman Low made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Midyett seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken, which resulted in a unanimous affirmative result. The motion was declared as passed. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
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Sue McNamara, Mayor
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ATTEST: Andrea Burns, Assistant City Clerk