RECORD OF PROCEEDING:
Meeting of the Board of Alderman of the City of Clarkson Valley, June 7, 2024.
Mayor McNamara led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken with the following result
ATTENDANCE
Mayor McNamara – Present
Alderman Low (Ward 1) – Present
Alderman Schweig (Ward 1) – Present
Alderman MacDonald (Ward 2) – Present
Alderman Schiller (Ward 2) – Present
Alderman Bogosian (Ward 3) – Absent
Alderman Midyett (Ward 3) – Absent
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
City Clerk – Michele McMahon
City Attorney – Patrick Butler
Assistant City Clerk – Andrea Burns
AGENDA APPROVAL
Alderman Low made the motion to approve the June BOA Agenda which was seconded by Alderman MacDonald. Mayor McNamara called for a voice vote which resulted in all ayes. The motion was declared passed.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Alderman Schweig made the motion to waive the reading and approve the May 2024 BOA Minutes which was seconded by Alderman MacDonald. Mayor McNamara called for a voice vote which resulted in all ayes. The motion was declared passed.
REMARKS, PETITIONS, COMPLAINTS
Ms. Elkin, a resident of Clarkson Farm Estates, asked the Board to consider installing an LED solar powered speed indicator sign, like the one installed in the Westhampton Subdivision. The installment details and cost were discussed but not determined. A discussion ensued whether speedhumps/speedbumps could be used. Patrick indicated speedbumps/speedhumps are prohibited by most Fire Marshalls. It was stated that if the subdivision will be completing an ARPA application for the sign it should be submitted to the ARPA Committee so the funds can be obligated by the deadline of 12/31/24.
Ms. Swearingen, a resident of Clarkson Farm Estates, expressed her concern over speeding vehicles coming around the corner on Clarkson Farm Drive too fast and not seeing pedestrians on the other side.
REPORTS
Chesterfield Police Report:
Lt. Connelly presented the May 2024 Police Activity Report.
Mayoral Update:
1. Alderman Midyett and Mayor McNamara completed the 2024-2025 budget which will be reviewed tonight.
2. The amount of court revenue for May was $3,656.27.
3. A resident from Dunhill Farm is scheduled to appear in Housing Court tonight.
4. The Kehrswood Annual Picnic will be held on June 8, 2024, in Faust Park in Chesterfield at 2pm with dinner served at 4pm. Clarkson Valley Police Officers and Clarkson Valley Officials are invited, please RSVP by Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Status Report from Aldermen:
Alderman Low stated the residents of Kehrs Mill Estates have reported the presence of a reoccurring odor that was thought to be remedied last fall. Alderman Schweig and Alderman Low will work with MSD to resolve this issue.
City Attorney Report:
The City Attorney has nothing to report.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill No. 0547 – Eliminating Code Contradiction Regarding Pool Gates:
Eliminate the contradiction between the Clarkson Valley Code regarding the gate latch height requirement. Michele read the Bill for the first time. Alderman Schiller made a motion to approve Bill No. 0547 which was seconded by Alderman Schweig. Michele read the Bill a second time. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Schiller, Schweig, Low, MacDonald. The motion was declared passed.
EyeCare Partners (ECP) Lease Agreement and Update on Storage Space Allowance:
Mayor McNamara stated she is waiting for a lease agreement from ECP. In appreciation of the low rent that has been offered by ECP Mayor McNamara offered to waive and/or reduce Building Permit fees for ECP. The Board will revisit the issue once a lease has been provided.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 24-05, ARPA Approval of Disbursement to Kehrs Mill Estates (KME):
Alderman Schweig made a motion to approve the reimbursement to KME which was seconded by Alderman MacDonald. Michele read the resolution, Mayor McNamara asked for a roll call which resulted in the following: Ayes: Schweig, Schiller, and MacDonald. No Nayes. Alderman Low abstained. The motion was declared passed.
Discuss Request from Kehrs Mill Trails (KMT) to Modify their ARPA Application:
Mayor McNamara explained that KMT would like to change their ARPA application so that it covers road repairs instead of repairs to the dam due to time constraints of the repairs. Alderman MacDonald stated he would first like to have the new application before the Board discusses and votes on it.
Discuss and Approve 2024-2025 Budget:
Alderman Schiller made the motion to discuss the budget, Alderman Schweig seconded the motion to discuss. Discussion ensued regarding different line items of the budget, and it was determined the review and approval of the 2024-2025 Budget should be revisited next month when Alderman Midyett will be present.
Establish a Formal Hiring Committee consisting of Mayor McNamara, Alderpersons Midyett & Low:
Alderman Schiller asked if the committee should have a representative from Ward 2. Mayor McNamara stated it wasn’t necessary at this time. Mayor McNamara called for a motion and second to vote on establishing the Hiring Committee. Alderman Low made a motion, which died for a lack of a second.
AUDIT
Mayor McNamara asked for a motion and a second to discuss and accept the April 2024 Audit as it was previously approved via email by the Board. Alderman Schweig moved to ratify and accept the April 2024 Audit that was approved via email by the Board members. Alderman Low seconded the motion. Mayor McNamara called for a voice vote to be taken and there was an affirmative result. The motion was declared passed.
Mayor McNamara asked for a motion and a second to discuss and accept the May 2024 Audit as posted. Alderman Schweig made the motion which was seconded by Alderman Low. A voice vote
was taken with an affirmative result, the motion was declared passed.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED MEETING
Mayor McNamara asked for a motion and a second to go into a Closed Meeting. Alderman Schiller made the motion to go into a closed session to discuss personnel issues. The motion was seconded by Alderman Schweig and a roll call was made with the following results. Ayes: Schiller, Low, MacDonald, and Schweig. Nayes: none. Patrick read the following: Notice is also hereby given that the Board of Aldermen reserves the right to also hold a closed meeting for the purpose of dealing with matters relating to one or more of the following: legal actions, causes of action, litigation or privileged communications between the City’s representatives and its attorneys (RSMo 610.021(1) 1994; hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting employees with employee groups RSMo 610.021(3)1994. Mayor McNamara declared the meeting closed and kindly asked the audience to depart, and the Board went into a closed meeting at 8:00pm.
A motion was made by Alderperson Low to reconvene the Regular Meeting, seconded by Alderperson Schweig. A Roll Call vote was taken with the following result: Ayes: Low, Schweig, MacDonald, Schiller. Nays: None. The motion was declared passed and the regular meeting of the Board of Alderman reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
Alderman Schweig made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Low. A voice vote was taken resulting in an affirmative result and the motion was declared passed. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Alderman adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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Mayor Sue McNamara
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ATTEST: Andrea Burns, Assistant City Clerk