The Minutes of the April 14, 2003 Board of Aldermen meeting were submitted for approval. A motion was made by Alderman Anderson and seconded by Alderman Buermann to approve the Minutes. A voice vote was taken with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed.

City Administrator Kuntz administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected aldermen who were incumbents: Press McDowell, Kenneth Buermann, James Robinson, and Ray Lembke for 2-year terms. A second roll call was taken with all of the above present.

Dale Songer, of Larson Allen, presented an overview of the City’s financial condition for the fiscal period ending December 31, 2002. He said all of the financial statements provided are materially correct. The statement of revenue and expenses shows that during 2002, the city collect approximately $20 million in revenue while expenses were $22 million. The general fund had approximately $11.5 million in revenue and almost $12 million in expenses, for a decline in reserves after transfers of about $500,000. The fund balance changed from $2.8 million to $2.2 million. He recommended that the fund balance should not be allowed to decrease much further. The City must remain fiscally sound.

Mr. Songer said the accounting staff is small and there are not enough employees to fully separate all of the duties. City Administrator Kuntz said there is a vacancy to be filled in the Finance Department but no new positions are in the budget this year.

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A motion was made by Alderman Suozzi and seconded by Alderman Lembke for a first reading of Bill No. 3226. A voice vote was taken with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed. Bill No. 3226 was read for the first time.

A motion was made by Alderman Gatton and seconded by Alderman Lembke for a second reading of Bill No. 3226. A voice vote was taken with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed. Bill No. 3226 was read for the second time.

A roll call was taken for passage and approval of Bill No. 3226 with the following results: Ayes – Gatton, Robinson, Buermann, Lembke, Easter, Anderson, Suozzi. Nays – McDowell. Whereupon Mayor Jones declared Bill No. 3226 approved and it became Ordinance No. 03-22.

A motion was made by Alderman Lembke and seconded by Alderman Buermann for a first reading of Bill No. 3227. A voice vote was taken with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed. Bill No. 3227 was read for the first time.

A motion was made by Alderman Suozzi and seconded by Alderman Buermann for a second reading of Bill No. 3227. A voice vote was taken with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed. Bill No. 3227 was read for the second time.

A roll call was taken for passage and approval of Bill No. 3227 with the following results: Ayes – Suozzi, McDowell, Lembke, Robinson, Gatton, Buermann, Easter, Anderson– . Nays – None. Whereupon Mayor Jones declared Bill No. 3227 approved and it became Ordinance No. 03-23.

A motion was made by Alderman Buermann and seconded by Alderman Lembke for a first reading of Bill No. 3228. A voice vote was taken with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed. Bill No. 3228 was read for the first time.

Mayor Jones said this matter was on the Planning & Zoning Commission agenda on April 7. The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of Z03-1.

A motion was made by Alderman Easter and seconded by Alderman Buermann for a second reading of Bill No. 3228. A voice vote was taken with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed. Bill No. 3228 was read for the second time.

A roll call was taken for passage and approval of Bill No. 3228 with the following results: Ayes – Easter, Robinson, Lembke, Anderson, Suozzi, McDowell, Gatton, Buermann. Nays – None. Whereupon Mayor Jones declared Bill No. 3228 approved and it became Ordinance No. 03-24.

A motion was made by Alderman Lembke and seconded by Alderman Buermann for a first reading of Bill No. 3229. A voice vote was taken with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed. Bill No. 3229 was read for the first time.

Mayor Jones said this item was on the agenda of the Planning & Zoning Commission on April 7. The commission members present voted unanimously to recommend approval.

A motion was made by Alderman Suozzi and seconded by Alderman Lembke for a second reading of Bill No. 3229. A voice vote was taken with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed. Bill No. 3229 was read for the second time.

A roll call was taken for passage and approval of Bill No. 3229 with the following results: Ayes – Suozzi, Robinson, Lembke, Anderson, McDowell, Buermann, Easter, Gatton. Nays – None. Whereupon Mayor Jones declared Bill No. 3229 approved and it became Ordinance No. 03-25.

Mayor Jones explained to the audience that the two areas referred to in the above two ordinances were both newly annexed by the City of Ballwin and the City is responsible to rezone the areas as quickly as possible but consistent with Ballwin’s Zoning Ordinance. By doing this, it becomes as close as possible to the existing St. Louis County zoning.

A. Printing

B. Asphalt Overlays

C. Microsurfacing

D. Ammunition

E. Police Radios

Alderman Gatton asked for an explanation of Nova Chip. City Administrator Kuntz said that Nova Chip is a new pavement product that has a thickness between microsurfacing, which has been done for the past 2 years, and is a thin sealant, and an asphalt overlay, which traditionally is 1½ to 2 inches thick. The Nova Chip process compared to microsurfacing, uses a larger aggregate which is the stone that is mixed with the asphalt emulsion to create a stronger wearing surface. It is more expensive than microsurfacing, but it is less than half of what is paid for an overlay. Another advantage of the Nova Chip, besides the structural integrity, is that it is not so thick as to require grinding to prevent the elimination or covering up of the gutter, which is a very expensive part of the process. By taking the basic streets with the microsurfacing and introducing, on a limited basis, the Nova Chip to the alternate streets, and combining experience with several other cities, we will then have some historical data to be able to monitor and determine which product is best for what location.

City Attorney Lucchesi said if Ballwin is planning to consider public financing for development of the area that has been under discussion in Olde Towne, it may best be done via a Chapter 353 Development Corporation. Presently, the City has no legislation to allow the creation of such a corporation. Direction is requested to proceed with the preparation of such enabling legislation.

City Administrator Kuntz said that the cancellation of the May 26 meeting has created some timing issues for the developer. His presentation needs to be made to the Board recognizing the time elements. Does the Board want the City Attorney to draft legislation or wait to hear from the developer. The developer will be at the May 12 meeting. He said there is presently no change in the ratio of residential to commercial in the plan. Alderman Easter said she is not in favor of legislation at this point.

Alderman Gatton said he is happy with MoDOT’s doing away with the roundabout plans for Clayton and Kehrs Mill. A traditional intersection will be in the improvement plans and will be best for the residents of the City of Ballwin. Alderman Suozzi agreed that the 2-lane roundabout should be dropped, but she is in favor of a single lane roundabout. She is looking forward to a safer Clayton Road.

A motion was made by Alderman Easter and seconded by Alderman Buermann to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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