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Meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Clarkson Valley at City Hall (Clarkson Executive Center), December 8, 2019.
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The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. A roll call was taken with the following result:
PRESENT/ABSENT Ward
Present Mayor Scott Douglass
Present Alderperson Jim Meyer Ward 1
Absent Alderperson Sue McNamara Ward 1
Present Alderperson Honora Schiller Ward 2
Present Alderperson Amy Setnicka Ward 2
Present Alderperson Scott Schultz Ward 3
Absent Alderperson Lin Midyett Ward 3
Also in Attendance:
City Attorney: Patrick Butler
City Clerk: Michele McMahon
Alderperson Schiller made a motion to accept the Minutes from the November 5th meeting. Alderperson Setnicka seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken to accept the Minutes with an affirmative result and the motion was declared passed.
REMARKS, PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS
Mr. Damon Coulis, from the Forest Hills Club Estates Subdivision, spoke about the Pickleball courts proposed by Forest Hills Country Club.
REPORTS
Chesterfield Police Report
Captain Thompson gave the November Police Report. He Mentioned Lt. Connelly’s was celebrating his 40th Anniversary serving in the police field and everyone congratulated him.
Mayor’s Report
Court Report: The total amount collected for traffic fines and court costs for the month of November 2019 was $8,354.50.
Chesterfield – Court Support: He reported he heard from Chesterfield today that at the Council Meeting held last night, the Council voted to approve taking over our court. He then discussed the reasons we might keep the court going through February.
Sound Study: Mayor Douglass said we will get back to you about the storm study after the Building Commissioner has had a chance to review the revised data supplied by the Country Club.
Alderpersons’ Reports
Water Runoff: Alderperson Setnicka asked if he heard back from anyone regarding the water runoff situation on Jennycliffe. Mayor Douglass said he missed a call from the Government Relations Manager, Ken Franklin, with Missouri American Water. Alderperson Setnicka wanted to know if the water was ever tested for chlorine and Mayor Douglass said he would report next month.
Street Sign Missing: Alderperson Midyett mentioned a recent windy day whereby the sign at Richborough and Kettington came off the pole. He said it was laying in front of the post when he was leaving the subdivision that morning and asked to have it reinstalled. The City Clerk reported the sign man went there the next day and there was no sign. We ordered a new one and once it is received, the sign man will install it.
Retirement Party for Court Clerk: Alderperson Meyer asked Mayor Douglass if he was planning a retirement party for Susan and the Mayor said he was, but the court’s end-date keeps changing. He said he will keep you posted.
Marijuana Situation: Discussion centered on the report of a medical marijuana dispensary being approved in Ellisville. We also discussed recreational marijuana, which seems to be allowed in more and more states; portable breathalyzers; growing marijuana on properties whose owners were granted medical marijuana permits; etc. Mayor Douglass said he’s been looking into the issue – especially the ‘growing’ aspect.
Change of Meeting Time: Alderperson Setnicka asked everyone what they thought of changing the monthly meeting time from 7:30 to 6:30. Discussion took place and everyone seemed on board with the idea. Alderperson Schiller made a motion to change the meeting time to 6:30 p.m., seconded by Alderperson Setnicka. A voice vote was taken to change the meeting time to 6:30 p.m. with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed.
City Attorney’s Report
There was no report.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
Audit: Alderperson Meyer made a motion to approve payment of invoices in the amount of $71,726.04, seconded by Alderperson Setnicka. A voice vote was taken to approve the audit with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed.
Alderperson Midyett made a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen, seconded by Alderperson Meyer. A voice vote was taken with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed. The Meeting of the Board of Aldermen adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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Scott Douglass, Mayor
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ATTEST: Michele McMahon, City Clerk