RECORD
OF PROCEEDING
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Meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Clarkson Valley at City Hall
(Fru-Con Center), April 4, 2006.
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The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. A
roll call was taken with the following results:
PRESENT |
Ward |
ABSENT |
Mayor Scott Douglass |
|
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Alderperson Susan Shea |
Ward 1 |
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Alderperson Jim Meyer |
Ward 1 |
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Alderperson Honora Schiller |
Ward 2 |
|
Alderperson Wendell Sittser | Ward
2 |
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Alderperson Walt Mixson |
Ward 3 |
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Alderperson Scott Schultz | Ward 3 |
Also in Attendance:
City Attorney: Patrick Butler
City Clerk: Michele McMahon
Alderperson
Schiller made a motion to amend the Minutes to indicate that Patrick Butler,
City Attorney, was not present at the March 2006 meeting. Alderperson
Schultz seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken with an affirmative
result and the motion was declared passed. A motion was made by
Alderperson Shea to accept the Minutes. Alderperson Schiller seconded the
motion. A voice vote was taken with an affirmative result and the motion
was declared passed.
REMARKS, PETITIONS, COMPLAINTS
There were no remarks, petitions or complaints.
REPORTS
Ballwin
Police Report:
Captain Schicker handed out the Police Summary for March 2006.
An Alderperson mentioned interest in why a drug-sniffing dog was on the
parking lot at Marquette High School. Captain
Schicker reported that the principal requested the canine’s presence to do a
search of the parking lot. He
explained that when the dog stops at a vehicle, indicating the possibility of a
controlled substance, the parking permit is checked for the student’s
identity.
Mayor
Douglass mentioned that Ballwin Police Department sponsors a mock crash
scene/safe driving demonstration before prom season at Marquette High School
each year. He invited the Board
Members to attend. He said the
intent is to provide impact enough to make students think twice about driving
inebriated or getting into a car with an impaired driver.
Monarch Fire Protection District and St. Louis County also are involved.
Mayor’s
Report
Court
Report:
The total amount collected for traffic fines and court costs for the
month of March 2006 was $17,135.50.
MML
2nd Annual Conference:
Mayor Douglass stated he attended an all day conference this month
sponsored by the Municipal League. In
a session on Sunshine Law requirements, a handout was provided listing possible
violations. Much discussion came of
this he said, and he would like to hold a special session next month before the
Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen to review the topic.
Bidding
the Sanitation Contract:
Mayor Douglass stated the deadline for sanitation bidding was extended to
April 14.
Budget
Discussion:
Mayor Douglass thanked Alderpersons Shea and Schultz for helping draft
the preliminary 2006-2007 Budget. He
stated further discussion regarding the drafted budget would take place next
month.
Cellular
Tower on Joes Way: Mayor Douglass said that Wildwood has delayed the hearing on
the request to locate an additional cellular tower on Joes Way until April 20.
Alderperson Meyer said he might be available and would attend if
possible. Mayor Douglass said he
would not be able to go. The
question Mayor Douglass would like to have answered at this meeting: is the
property on Joes Way going to become a “farm” for these structures so that
is will look like a power sub-station? Alderperson
Meyer is not happy with the fact they are removing a dozen trees or more.
Planning
and Zoning Hearing: Mayor Douglass announced that a Planning and Zoning Hearing
is scheduled for April 27. There
are two petitioners.
International Building Code: Mayor Douglass said the City is poised to go to the International Building Code 2003 (IBC ’03) and the International Residential Code 2003 (IRC ’03) to follow St. Louis County, who passed theirs in January. He said we would try to have Planning and Zoning look at this in May. It will then go to the Board in June.
Alderpersons’ Reports:
Grounds
Maintenance: Alderperson Schiller reported one complaint heard regarding
Forest Hills Country Club using their blowers too early in the morning.
Mayor Douglass said he spoke with a representative of the club who said
they would try not to start so early.
Alderperson
Schiller indicated there was an abundance of dandelions at Marquette High School
and asked if Mayor Douglass could contact the district about spraying.
He said he would.
Mention
was made that the next newsletter should contain an item on animal droppings and
dogs running at large.
West
St. Louis County Deer Task Force:
Alderperson Shea said she was attending the final meeting of the deer
task force to review the impact of hunting in the West St. Louis County
municipalities.
Attorney’s
Report:
Patrick Butler, City Attorney, said he would reserve his time for discussion of the mini-motorcycles.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
BILL
NO. 0321 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CLARKSON
VALLEY, MISSOURI, IN TITLE III: TRAFFIC CODE, CHAPTER 310: ENFORCEMENT AND
OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, BY DELETING SECTION 310.040: USE
OF COASTERS, ROLLER SKATES, MOTORIZED PLAY VEHICLES, MOTORIZED SKATEBOARDS AND
SIMILAR DEVICES RESTRICTED AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 310.040: USE OF COASTERS, ROLLER SKATES, MINI-MOTORCYCLES, MOTORIZED PLAY
VEHICLES, MOTORIZED SKATEBOARDS AND SIMILAR DEVICES RESTRICTED.
Alderperson
Meyer made a motion to discuss and pass Bill No. 0321.
Alderperson Sittser seconded the motion.
Mayor Douglass read the Bill for the first time and reminded those
present that this was discussed at last month’s meeting and that voting was
delayed until this month per a request for additional information.
He thanked Alderperson Sittser for providing the information and
compiling a matrix that was mailed to the Board Members in advance of this
meeting. Alderperson Sittser
explained the nature of the matrix, which he developed from a survey of
neighboring municipalities’ codes; state statutes; and the history of all
action taken by the Board on this subject.
He also stated that the consensus of those present at last month’s
Trustees Meeting was to prohibit these vehicles.
He mentioned the city's receipt of letters from Dunhill Subdivision
members urging the Board to prohibit the mini-vehicles for reasons of safety. After further discussion, Mayor Douglass requested a roll
call vote to the question, “Do we want to vote on this tonight.”
A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Yeas: Mixson, Schiller and
Schultz. Nays:
Meyer, Shea and Sittser. Mayor
Scott Douglass broke the tie, voting: Yea.
Whereupon it was declared that a vote would take place.
Mayor Douglass read Bill No. 0321 the second time.
A roll call vote was taken for passing Bill No. 0321 with the following
results: Yeas: Meyer. Nays: Mixson,
Schiller, Schultz, Shea and Sitter. Whereupon
Mayor Douglass declared Bill No. 0321 as having failed.
Alderperson
Shea made a motion to change paragraphs A and B in Section 310.040 to allow
coasters, blades, skates, etc. Mayor
Douglass first stated that we would develop an ordinance next month, but then
stated that because state statutes mandated that part of the code, he did not
think it would be possible. He said
the City Attorney would review this. The
motion was dropped.
Alderperson Schiller made a motion to rescind Ordinance No. 06-03, which gave a new definition of mini-motorcycles and amended the current definition of play vehicles. Alderperson Mixson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: Yeas: Mixson, Schiller, Schultz, Shea and Sitter. Nays: Meyer. Whereupon Mayor Douglass declared Ordinance No. 06-03 is hereby repealed.
NEW BUSINESS
BILL
NO. 0324 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CLARKSON
VALLEY, MISSOURI, IN TITLE V: BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS, ARTICLE V.
MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING REGULATIONS, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 500.195: SWIMMING
POOL REGULATIONS.
Alderperson
Schultz made a motion to discuss and pass Bill No. 0324.
The motion was seconded by Alderperson Shea.
Mayor Douglass read Bill No. 0324 the first time.
Mayor Douglass explained that when people drained their swimming pool
onto their neighbor's property in the past, we used the nuisance portion of the
code enumerating the creation of stagnant pools, ponds and unwholesome bodies of
water, but this ordinance would put more teeth into it.
Mayor Douglass read Bill No. 0324 the second time.
A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Yeas: Meyer, Mixson,
Schiller, Schultz, Shea and Sitter. There
were no nays, whereupon Mayor Douglass declared Bill No. 0324 passed and is now
Ordinance No. 06-05.
BILL
NO. 0325 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CLARKSON
VALLEY, MISSOURI, IN TITLE III: TRAFFIC CODE, SECTION 355.010: STOPPING,
STANDING OR PARKING PROHIBITED, PARAGRAPH 2. STAND OR PARK A VEHICLE, WHETHER
OCCUPIED OR NOT, EXCEPT MOMENTARILY TO PICK UP OR DISCHARGE A PASSENGER OR
PASSENGERS, BY ADDING A NEW SUB-PARAGRAPH K: IN SPACES DESIGNATED AS A FIRE
LANE.
Alderperson
Schultz made a motion to consider and pass Bill No. 0325.
Alderperson Sittser seconded the motion.
Mayor Douglass read Bill No. 0325 the first time.
Mayor Douglass explained that the Model Traffic Ordinance for Missouri
Municipalities (taken from state statutes) that we passed in 2001 when we went
through the recodification process, apparently does not does not contain a
clause prohibiting parking in a fire lane.
Mayor Douglass read Bill No. 0325 the second time.
A roll call vote was taken with the result:
Yeas: Meyer, Mixson, Schiller, Schultz, Shea and Sittser. There
were no nays, whereupon Mayor Douglass declared Bill No. 0324 passed and is now
Ordinance No. 06-06.
Audit:
Alderperson Shea made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Schiller to have
invoices in the amount of $84,012.06 approved for payment.
A voice vote was taken with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion
was declared passed.
Alderperson Sittser made a motion for the Board of Aldermen of Clarkson Valley to adjourn, seconded by Alderperson Schultz. A voice vote was taken with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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Scott Douglass, Mayor
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ATTEST: Michele McMahon, City Clerk