CITY OF FLORISSANT
COUNCIL MINUTES
January 9, 2012
The Florissant City Council met in regular session at the Florissant City Hall, 955 rue St. Francois on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. with Council President Keith English presiding. The Chair asked everyone to stand and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On Roll Call the following were present: McKay, Schmidt, Lee, Grib, Eagan, English, Schildroth and Stinnett. Councilman Hernandez was unable to attend. Also present were Mayor Thomas P. Schneider, City Attorney John Hessel and City Clerk Karen Goodwin. A quorum being present the Chair stated that the Council was in session for the transaction of business.
Councilman Schildroth moved to approve the Meeting Minutes of 12/12/2011, seconded by Grib. Motion carried.
Councilman English announced his candidacy for the upcoming State Representative race in the75th district.
The Chair stated that the next item on the agenda was Hearing from Citizens.
Elizabeth Bowling, 2915 Derhake, announced a Neighborhood Watch Meeting on 1/18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Police Department.
Clair Heil, 1080 Fifth Plaza, encouraged all residents to join the Neighborhood Watch Program.
The Chair stated that the next item on the agenda was Communications.
The Chair reported that the next item on the agenda was public hearings.
The City Clerk reported that Public Hearing #12-01-001 to be held this night on a request to consider the establishment of the Florissant Sunswept Community Improvement District consisting of 27 acres generally referred to as 3400 and 3350 N. Hwy 67 and 3605 Seville Dr. had been advertised in substantially the same form as appears in the foregoing publication and by posting the property. The Chair declared the Public Hearing to be open and invited those who wished to be heard to come forward.
At the request of the petitioner, Councilman Schmidt moved to postpone Public Hearing #12-01-001 to 2/13/2011, seconded by McKay. Motion carried.
The City Clerk reported that Public Hearing #12-01-002 to be held this night on a request to authorize a Special Use Permit to Angel Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a D’Angelo Automotive to allow for an automotive repair service with the sale of vehicles for the property located at 1104 N. Jefferson had been advertised in substantially the same form as appears in the foregoing publication and by posting the property. The Chair declared the Public Hearing to be open and invited those who wished to be heard to come forward.
John D’Angelo, petitioner, explained that he had been in business in Florissant for 28 years and would like now to sell a few cars at this location with the maximum being four. Councilman Stinnett stated that Mr. D’Angelo kept his business clean and well kept, with no signage problems. Councilman Schmidt asked if he planned to add anything to the existing sign, to which the petitioner responded yes.
The Chair asked if there were any citizens who would like to speak on said public hearing. Being none, Councilman Stinnett moved to close P.H. #12-01-002, seconded by McKay. Motion carried.
Councilman Lee moved that Bill No. 8790 An Ordinance amending B-5 Ord. No. 5186 as amended by Ordinance Nos. 5472, 5733 and 6291 to allow for the development of additional retail establishments located at 2393 N. Hwy 67 and repealing Ordinance No. 7705 be read for a second time, seconded by Stinnett. Motion carried and Bill No. 8790 was read for a second time. Councilman Grib moved that Bill No. 8790 be read for a third time, seconded by Lee. Motion carried and Bill No. 8790 was read for a third and final time and placed upon its passage. Before the final vote all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard. On roll call the Council voted: McKay yes, Schmidt yes, Hernandez absent, Lee yes, Grib yes, Eagan yes, English yes, Schildroth yes and Stinnett yes. Whereupon the Chair declared Bill No. 8790 to have passed and said Bill became Ordinance No. 7853.
The Chair stated that the next item on the agenda was Board Appointments of which there were none.
Councilman Grib moved to postpone the request of the City Council by Iwana Rayburn for a permit to keep chickens at 25 Hammes Dr. until 1/23/2012, seconded by Lee. Motion carried
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Councilman English moved to approve the request of the City Council by Mike Puleo for a permit to a miniature Swedish Landrace pig located at 665 Madison Lane, seconded by McKay. Councilwoman McKay moved to suspend the rules to hear from the petitioner, seconded by Stinnett. Motion carried. Mr. Puleo stated that the pig was not a pot belly pig, would not get over 40-45 pounds, does not bite and the neighbors don’t have a problem with the pet. On the motion to approve, motion carried.
Councilman Stinnett introduced Bill No. 8793 An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to Angel Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a D,Angelo Automotive to allow for an automotive repair service with the sale of vehicles for the property located at 1104 N. Jefferson and said Bill was read for the first time. Councilman Stinnett moved that Bill No. 8793 be read for a second time, seconded by McKay. Motion carried and Bill No. 8793 was read for a second time. Councilman Eagan moved that Bill No. 8793 be read for a third time, seconded by Schildroth. On roll call the Council voted: McKay yes, Schmidt yes, Hernandez absent, Lee yes, Grib yes, Eagan yes, English yes, Schildroth yes and Stinnett yes. Having received the unanimous vote of all members present Bill No. 8793 was read for the third and final time and placed upon its passage. Before the final vote all interested person were given an opportunity to be heard. On roll call the Council voted: McKay yes, Schmidt yes, Hernandez absent, Lee yes, Grib yes, Eagan yes, English yes, Schildroth yes and Stinnett yes. The Chair declared Bill No. 8793 to have passed and said Bill became Ordinance No. 7854
Councilman as a Whole introduced Bill No. 8794 An Ordinance reducing the Sewer Lateral fee from $50.00 to $28.00 per year and said Bill was read for the first time. Councilman Schildroth moved that Bill No. 8794 be read for a second time for the purpose of discussion, seconded by McKay. Motion carried and Bill No. 8794 was read for a second time. Councilman Eagan stated that after talking to residents, Council members and staff, he felt lowering the fee would put Florissant more in line with the rest of the cities in St. Louis County. The account is currently well funded. Councilwoman McKay gave a brief overview of the history of the Sewer Lateral Program. The Mayor read a memo from the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works supporting the reduction in fees while at the same time continuing the excellent level of service.
Councilwoman McKay moved that Bill No. 8794 be read for a third time, seconded by Eagan. On roll call the Council voted: McKay yes, Schmidt yes, Hernandez absent, Lee yes, Grib yes, Eagan yes, English yes, Schildroth yes and Stinnett yes. Having received the unanimous vote of all members present Bill No. 8794 was read for the third and final time and placed upon its passage. Before the final vote all interested person were given an opportunity to be heard. On roll call the Council voted: McKay yes, Schmidt yes, Hernandez absent, Lee yes, Grib yes, Eagan yes, English yes, Schildroth yes and Stinnett yes. The Chair declared Bill No. 8794 to have passed and said Bill became Ordinance No. 7855
Councilman English introduced Bill No. 8795 An Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 7756 and setting the rates for professional services for the courts for the City of Florissant and said Bill was read for the first time. Councilman Lee moved that Bill No. 8795 be read for a second time, seconded by Grib. Motion carried and Bill No. 8795 was read for a second time. Councilman Grib moved that Bill No. 8795 be read for a third time, seconded by Eagan. On roll call the Council voted: McKay yes, Schmidt yes, Hernandez absent, Lee yes, Grib yes, Eagan yes, English yes, Schildroth yes and Stinnett yes. Having received the unanimous vote of all members present Bill No. 8795 was read for the third and final time and placed upon its passage. Before the final vote all interested person were given an opportunity to be heard.
Kevin O’Donnell, Rancho Lane, asked for clarification regarding the Bill. On roll call the Council voted: McKay yes, Schmidt yes, Hernandez absent, Lee yes, Grib yes, Eagan yes, English yes, Schildroth yes and Stinnett yes. The Chair declared Bill No. 8795 to have passed and said Bill became Ordinance No. 7856
The next item on the Agenda is Council Announcements.
Councilman Lee highlighted the activities of the Florissant Parks Foundation over the last year: installation of security system, installation of paved brick patio and new banquet tables and chairs at Sunset Park.
Councilwoman McKay encouraged residents to keep an eye out on their streets and join the Neighborhood Watch Program.
Councilman Schildroth read a letter from Ron Phillips, congratulating the Florissant Police Department on helping a young man who was left at the St. Louis airport.
Councilman Eagan announced the grand opening of “Decore Re Mix” at Villa Del Cresta Shopping Center and encouraged residents to shop in Florissant.
Councilman Stinnett announced the annual Pancake Breakfast at the Wedding Chapel sponsored by Old Town Partners on Super Bowl Sunday.
Councilman English wished everyone a Happy New Year and added that he looked forward to working with the Council on Charter Review and Budget work sessions.
Mayor Schneider stated that he was glad the Council passed the Value City bill. Five Guys Burgers and Fries was now open and very busy. He congratulated all the DARE graduates as well as the teachers, police officers and Project Lift Off. He thanked Peggy Hogan, the Senior Coordinator, members of the Senior Commission and Councilmembers for their work with the New Year’s Eve Party “Countdown in Paris.” The Mayor met with Don Nations of Metro Transit to discuss connecting Old Town with transits systems. He ordered night light inspections of various Florissant shopping centers. He wished Happy New Year to all residents and volunteers of the City.
Councilman Schildroth moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Lee. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Karen Goodwin, City Clerk
The following Bills were signed by the Mayor:
8790 Ord. No. 7853
8793 Ord. No. 7854
8794 Ord. No. 7855
8795 Ord. No. 7856