RECORD OF PROCEEDING:
Meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Clarkson Valley, September 3, 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
Present – Alderman Jeff Schweig, Ward 1
Present – Alderman Honora Schiller, Ward 2
Present – Alderman Brock MacDonald, Ward 2
Present – Alderman Lin Midyett, Ward 3
Present – Alderman Gregg Bogosian, Ward 3
The City Clerk, Michele McMahon, announced that a quorum is met.
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE
City Attorney: Patrick Butler
City Clerk: Michele McMahon
City 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 Bogosian made the motion to amend (move Item 9c To Discuss Amending or Rescinding Ordinance 24-0: Approving A Liquor License Fee increase to be addressed after Item 6 Remarks, Petitions and Complaints) and accept the agenda. Alderman Low seconded the motion. After a voice vote, Mayor McNamara declared the motion passed.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Alderman Bogosian made a motion to amend (correct the Chesterfield Police Report to read July rather than August) and accept the minutes. Alderman Midyett seconded the motion. After a voice vote, Mayor McNamara declared the motion passed.
REMARKS, PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS
To Discuss Amending or Rescinding Ordinance 24-02 Approving a Liquor License Fee Increase
Julie Kennedy, the Controller of Forest Hills Country Club, attended as a representative of the Country Club. Ms. Kennedy expressed the club’s dissatisfaction with the unexpected increase of the Liquor License fee from $75 per year to $600 per year. Discussion ensued. Mayor McNamara stated that the fee has not increased for over fifty years and the city is not required to inform businesses of fee increases, however, the city did have informal communication with the club since the idea was introduced in January. Alderman Bogosian made a motion to rescind Ordinance No. 24-02, seconded by Alderman MacDonald. Discussion ensued. A roll call was taken with the following result: Ayes: Bogosian, MacDonald, Schiller. No: Low, Midyett, Schweig. With there being a tie, the mayor voted in opposition to the motion, therefore it did not pass.
REPORTS
Chesterfield Police Report:
Lt. Connelly gave the August Police Report.
Mayor’s Report:
August Financial Information: Court revenue $5,919.58
Investments totaling $1,968,417.13
Money Market balance $236,139.59
Interest YTD $7,590.04
Reviewed update of resident currently in Housing Court.
Forest Hills Club estates has new HOA President, Jason Espy.
Kim Kossman resigned from Architectural Review Board. Any recommendations or referrals can be communicated to City Hall.
City Hall remodeling update: office staff will utilize Suite 100 during construction. A secure storage location has been identified in the basement of the ECP Building. We have multiple general and electrical contractor bids and will continue to accept more until 9/27/24. The bids will be awarded at the October BOA meeting.
Clarkson Valley 75th Birthday: The Mayor would like ideas for celebrating.
Status Reports from Aldermen:
The Aldermen had nothing to report.
City Attorney Report:
The City Attorney, Patrick Butler, reported that all is good in the city, and he had no report.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discuss Brick Columns off Driveways to allow them under certain conditions (height, location, use, number, size, materials, neighbor approvals):
The Building Commissioner, Brad Holmes, presented the questionnaire results to the Board to provide an avenue in which residents can construct pillars in accordance with the stipulations set forth by the Board. Discussion ensued. Alderman Midyett made a motion to accept Brad’s criteria and forward it to Patrick to draft an ordinance. Alderman Low seconded the motion. After a voice vote, Mayor McNamara declared the motion passed. Mayor McNamara called for a voice vote with the following results: Ayes: Bogosian, Low, Schweig, MacDonald, Midyett. No: Schiller. Mayor McNamara declared the motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO 24-08: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF CLARKSON VALLEY APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (“ARPA”) FUNDS TO THE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION OF FOREST HILLS CLUB ESTATES (“FOREST HILLS CLUB ESTATES”):
Alderman Schweig made the motion to approve Resolution No. 24-08. Alderman Bogosian seconded the motion. Michele read the resolution for the first time. After no discussion Michele read the Resolution a second time. Roll call was taken with the following results: Ayes: Bogosian, Schweig, Midyett, Schiller, MacDonald. Alderman Low-abstained. Mayor McNamara declared the Resolution passes.
Discuss/Approve Special Use Permit for a Pyrotechnic Display:
Alderman Schiller made a motion to approve the Special Use Permit for Forest Hills Country Club. Alderman Schweig seconded the motion. After a voice vote, Mayor McNamara declared the motion passed.
AUDIT
Alderman Schiller made the motion to discuss the audit. Alderman Midyett seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. The increase of Absolute Computer was discussed. The fee increased due to Absolute Computer adding the additional task of managing the city’s website. Alderman Bogosian made a motion to accept the amended audit for $80,919.74. Alderman Schiller seconded. After a voice vote, Mayor McNamara declared the motion passed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Patrick announced a new Missouri law went into effect that gives homeowners the freedom to own six (6) chicken’s outside of an HOA’s jurisdiction, however, roosters are regulated.
ADJOURN
Alderman Bogosian made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Low seconded the motion. After a voice vote, Mayor McNamara declared the motion passed and the Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
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Sue McNamara, Mayor
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ATTEST: Andrea Burns, Assistant City Clerk