Board of Aldermen Meeting

MINUTES BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010 – 7:00 P.M.

MAYOR PAUL MARTI ALDERWOMAN MAUREEN GRAVES ALDERMAN CHRIS GRAVILLE ALDERMAN ANDREW STEWART CITY ATTORNEY HELMUT STARR CITY TREASURER CHARLES FUNK CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK DEBORAH LEMOINE

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER- by Mayor Marti at 7:00 p.m. at the Webster Groves Christian Church.

ROLL CALL- showed that all Board members were present.

APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 11, 2010 BOARD OF ALDERMEN MINUTES- Mayor Marti asked if there were any comments regarding the January 11, 2010 Board of Aldermen minutes as submitted. There being none, Mayor Marti requested a motion for the approval of the minutes as submitted. Alderman Stewart so moved, seconded by Alderman Graville. The Board voted 4-0 in favor of the approval.

TREASURER’S REPORT AND APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 2010 VOUCHER Treasurer Funk reported on the current income and expenses for the City. The February voucher was reviewed. Alderwoman Graves moved to approve the voucher and Alderman Graville seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0 in favor of approving the voucher.

CITIZEN COMMENTS: Dee Joyce-Hayes presented an update on the regions long range public transit plan on behalf of Metro.

APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS- Mayor Marti announced that Tim Stead had agreed to serve a new term on the HPC and requested approval of his appointment, Alderman Stewart moved and Alderman Graville seconded the approval of the appointment of Tim Stead to the Historic Preservation Commission and the motion carried 4-0.

ORDINANCE 783: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 781 AND AMENDING TITLE VI “BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION” OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, MISSOURI BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER 606 “COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA LICENSE,” TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ON COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS; CALLING FOR A GENERAL ELECTION TO SUBMIT THE QUESTION OF THE TAX PROVIDED FOR HEREIN TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY. The City Attorney and Administrator recused themselves from this portion of the agenda, which was led by Alderman Graville. Alderman Bach moved for the first and second reading and subsequent passage of Ordinance 783. Alderman Stewart seconded the motion, a quorum was confirmed and the ordinance was read by the Mayor. Alderman Graville discussed with the Board the appropriate amount for the tax, which following the election could be up to $7,500. The Board discussed the options and determined that $2,500 was the appropriate amount for the tax this year. Alderman Graville moved to amend the ordinance to make the initial tax rate $2,500 per year, Alderman Bach seconded the motion to amend which carried 4-0. A quorum was confirmed and the ordinance was read a second time. The ordinance as amended passed 4-0.

ORDINANCE 784: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 205 “ANIMAL REGULATIONS” TO ADOPT REGULATIONS FOR THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS IN THE CITY Alderwoman Graves moved for the first and second reading and subsequent passage of Ordinance 784. Alderman Stewart seconded the motion, a quorum was confirmed and the ordinance was read by Attorney Starr. A quorum was confirmed and Attorney Starr read the ordinance a second time. The ordinance passed 4-0.

ORDINANCE 785: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A CONTRACT WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL SERVICES Alderwoman Graves moved for the first and second reading and subsequent passage of Ordinance 785. Alderman Stewart seconded the motion, a quorum was confirmed and the ordinance was read by Attorney Starr. A quorum was confirmed and Attorney Starr read the ordinance a second time. The ordinance passed 4-0.

ORDINANCE 786: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A MUNICIPAL HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPLEMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI FOR 2010 Alderwoman Graves moved for the first and second reading and subsequent passage of Ordinance 786. Alderman Stewart seconded the motion, a quorum was confirmed and the ordinance was read by Attorney Starr. A quorum was confirmed and Attorney Starr read the ordinance a second time. The ordinance passed 4-0.

SPECIAL DISCUSSION 1. Holmes Avenue Update: The City Administrator will be attending a meeting regarding the funding of 2010 projects. Right of Way files are being turned in to MODOT for approval. 2. Potential Engineering Bids for Park Avenue Improvements: Mayor Marti will contact Dan Wind to determine if he would be interested in helping the City shape a request for engineering services.

3. Focus St. Louis Sustainability Report was reviewed by the Board. Mayor Marti reported on elements of green design being encouraged.

4. Backstoppers Park Irrigation Update: There has been no response from Missouri American Water regarding the mis-location of the water main, and no further action will be taken at this time. Completion of the project is pending improved weather.

5. Business License Update: Most license renewals have been received, a certified letter has been sent to the owner of the Billboard regarding the Billboard license.

6. Lamertin Lane Damage: Flower pots may be too far into right of way, Greg will review to see if they need to be pulled two feet away from street to avoid further damage. Waste Management reviewing the damaged landscape blocks.

7. City Administrator’s Report. The City Administrator’s Report was reviewed and discussed. The Board asked the City Administrator to review a potential ordinance to increase penalties for doing work without a permit in the City.

REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND ALDERMEN

Alderman Stewart had nothing further.

Alderwoman Graves requested follow up from Chief Plummer regarding a mirror on Fortune Lane, making sure dispatch is able to give directions in Oakland. She also noted the condition of the crosswalk at Scott.

Alderman Bach reported that the lights are out at Argonne and Holmes.

Alderman Graville noted the need to address the pothole on Sappington.

Mayor Marti updated the Board about 2010 census mapping issues.

MISCELLANEOUS- none

Alderman Graville moved to adjourn and Alderman Stewart seconded the motion which carried 4-0.

These minutes accepted as submitted this eighth day of March, 2010.

Deborah LeMoine City Administrator/Clerk