RECORD OF PROCEEDING
Meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Clarkson Valley, October 1, 2024
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 (Virtual)
Present – Alderman Jeff Schweig, Ward 1
Present – Alderman Honora Schiller, Ward 2
Present – Alderman Brock MacDonald, Ward 2
Absent – Alderman Lin Midyett, Ward 3
Absent – Alderman Gregg Bogosian, Ward 3
The City Clerk, Michele McMahon, announced that a quorum was met.
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE
City Attorney: Patrick Butler
City Clerk: Michele McMahon
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 make two amendments to the agenda; edit Item 9(a) under New Business to also include the nomination to the Board of Adjustment; add Item 9(d): Discuss Conflicting Commercial Parking Codes under New Business. Alderman Schweig seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and resulted in a unanimous affirmative result. The motion was declared as passed.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Alderman Schweig made a motion to waive the reading and accept the minutes. Alderman Schiller seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and resulted in a unanimous affirmative result. The motion was declared as passed.
REMARKS, PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS
Matt St. John, the ARB and Board of Adjustment nominee introduced himself to the Board. Jason Espy, the new President of Forest Hills Subdivision introduced himself to the Board.
REPORTS
Chesterfield Police Report:
Lt. Connelly presented the Police Report.
Mayor’s Report:
Financial Information: Court revenue $4,585.47
Investments Revenue $76,794.14
The mayor attended the Annual MML Conference in Branson and found it to be very educational.
The submittal window for the City Hall Remodel bids closed September 27th. We received four General Contractors bids and four Electrical Contractors bids. Further discussion on the sealed bids will take place at a future Closed Meeting.
The 2024 Personal Property Tax Rate has been determined, voted on, and implemented as of September 25, 2024.
A resident has filed a Board of Adjustment Hearing application with City Hall. The hearing date has yet to be determined.
Status Reports from Aldermen:
Alderman MacDonald introduced the new technician from Absolute Computer.
Alderman Schweig stated he is working with MSD to locate the source of a reoccurring odor in the Kehrs Mill Estates Subdivision.
City Attorney Report:
The City Attorney, Patrick Butler, discussed the draft of the Pillar Ordinance that was distributed before the meeting to the Board members.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discuss Regulations for Pillars and Driveway Entrance Monuments:
Alderman MacDonald made a motion to discuss. Alderman Schweig seconded the motion. After a voice vote, Mayor McNamara declared the motion as passed and discussion ensued. Alderman Schweig made a motion to delay the issue until next month’s meeting. Alderman MacDonald seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and resulted in a unanimous affirmative result. The motion was declared as passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Recommendation for Architectural Review Board and Board of Adjustment Member, Matt St. John:
Alderman Schiller made a motion to approve the nomination to both boards. Alderman Schweig seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and resulted in a unanimous affirmative result. The motion was declared as passed.
Discuss Contracting for HR Service:
Alderman MacDonald made a motion to discuss the prospect of contracting an HR firm. Alderman Schweig seconded the motion. After a voice vote, the motion passed, and discussion ensued. Alderman Low stated the Board lacks a member with HR experience which presents a need for a professional HR firm. Alderman Schweig made a motion to delay the issue until next month’s meeting. Alderman MacDonald seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and resulted in a unanimous affirmative result. The motion was declared as passed.
Discuss Employee Holidays:
Alderman MacDonald made a motion to delay the issue until next month’s meeting. Alderman Schweig seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and resulted in a unanimous affirmative result. The motion was declared as passed.
Discuss Conflicting Parking of Commercial Vehicles:
Alderman Schweig made a motion to delay issue until next month’s meeting. Alderman MacDonald seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and resulted in a unanimous affirmative result. The motion was declared as passed.
AUDIT
Alderman Schiller made a motion to accept the audit. Alderman Schweig seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and resulted in a unanimous affirmative result. The motion was declared as passed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor McNamara gave a brief Housing Court update:
One resident will be referred to Housing Court due to a code violation.
One resident is scheduled to appear in Housing Court November 12, 2024, for a code violation.
ADJOURN
Alderman Schweig made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Alderman MacDonald seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and resulted in a unanimous affirmative result. Mayor McNamara declared the motion as passed and the Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
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Sue McNamara, Mayor
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ATTEST: Andrea Burns, Assistant City Clerk