CITY OF FLORISSANT
COUNCIL MINUTES
February 27, 2012
The Florissant City Council met in regular session at the Florissant City Hall, 955 rue St. Francois on Monday, February 27, 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: Schmidt, Hernandez, Lee, Grib, Eagan, English, Schildroth, Stinnett, and McKay. Also present were Mayor Thomas P. Schneider, Acting City Attorney Curt Calloway and City Clerk Karen Goodwin. A quorum being present the Chair stated that the Council was in session for the transaction of business.
Councilman Stinnett moved to approve the Meeting and Executive Minutes of 2/13/2012, seconded by Hernandez. Motion carried.
The Chair stated that the next item on the agenda was Hearing from Citizens.
Cora Reary, 1790 Fernbrook, informed the Council that the water temperature of the pool at the Eagan Center was too cold and should be 87 degrees.
Michael O’Fallon, 1085 Campion Lane, questioned various purchases of dump trucks made from the Sewer Lateral Fund. He would appreciate feedback.
Kevin O’Donnell, 512 Rancho, questioned three financial Bills from the last meeting regarding reimbursement to the Park Improvement Fund.
The next item on the agenda was a special presentation of a portrait of Mayor Schneider drawn by Tim Gillehand. The Mayor stated that he intended to display the portrait at the Eagan Center lobby.
The Chair stated that the next item on the agenda was Communications:
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1. Email dated February 10, 2012 from Mike and Elizabeth O’Fallon regarding Sewer Lateral Fund purchases.
2. Email dated February 17, 2012 from Kevin O’Donnell regarding Federal Recovery funds allocated to Florissant.
3 Email dated February 17, 2012 from Kevin O’Donnell regarding the Mayor’s visits to schools.
4. Letter dated February 21, 2012 from Richard Rebori regarding Wal-mart.
The Chair reported that the next item on the agenda was public hearings of which there were none.
The Chair stated that the next item on the agenda was Second Readings:
Councilman Eagan moved that Bill No. 8802 Ordinance amending Title III of The Florissant City Code, Schedule XIII, Table XII-B “Parking Prohibited at all times at certain locations” by adding 750 Manresa be read for a second time, seconded by Lee. Motion carried and Bill No. 8802 was read for a second time. Councilman Eagan moved that Bill No. 8802 be read for a third time, seconded by Grib. Motion carried and Bill No. 8802 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: Schmidt yes, Hernandez yes, Lee yes, Grib yes, Eagan yes, English yes, Schildroth yes, Stinnett yes and McKay yes. Whereupon the Chair declared Bill No. 8802 to have passed and said Bill became Ordinance No. 7866.
The Chair stated that the next item on the agenda was Board Appointments
Councilman Hernandez moved to accept the Mayor’s reappointment of Don Lafferre, 3395 Hambletonian, to the Senior Commission as a member from Ward 9 for a term expiring on 2/22/2015, seconded by Eagan. Motion carried.
Councilman Schmidt moved to re-appoint Jane Boyle, 3715 Greengrass, to the Planning & Zoning Commission, as a member from Ward 8 for a term expiring on 3/8/16, seconded by McKay. Motion Carried.
Next item on the agenda was a request for a Transfer of Special Use Permit No. 6741 from St. Louis Wings LLC to GSR Restaurants MO, LLC for the operation of a sit-down restaurant located at 8222 N. Lindbergh.Councilman Eagan moved to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak, seconded by Lee. Matthew Poleos approached the podium and explained that one of the partners had moved and he was taking over the business. He had been managing the office for over five years. Councilman Eagan moved to approve the application for the transfer of Special Use Permit No. 6741 from St. Louis Wings LLC to GSR Restaurants MO LLC for the operation of a sit-down restaurant located at 8222 N. Lindbergh, seconded by Grib, motion carried.
The Chair stated that the next item on the agenda was first readings.
Bill No. 8806 Ordinance establishing the Florissant Sunswept Community Improvement District; approving the appointment of the initial board of directors thereto; and directing the City Clerk to notify the Missouri Department of Economic Development of the creation of the District was postponed at the request of the petitioner to March 12, 2012.
Bill No. 8807 An Ordinance designating a portion of the City of Florissant, Missouri, as a blighted area pursuant to the Community Improvement District Act, Sections 67.1401 to 67.1571 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, as amended was postponed at the request of the petitioner to March 12, 2012.
Councilman Eagan introduced Bill No. 8808 Ordinance authorizing a Transfer of Special Use Permit No. 6741 from St. Louis Wings, LLC to GSR Restaurants MO, LLC for the operation of a sit-down restaurant located at 8222 N Lindbergh and said Bill was read for the first time. Councilman Eagan moved that Bill No. 8808 be read for a second time, seconded by Grib. Motion carried and Bill No. 8808 was read for a second time. Councilman Lee moved that Bill No. 8808 be read for a third time, seconded by Stinnett. On roll call the Council voted: Schmidt yes, Hernandez yes, Lee yes, Grib yes, Eagan yes, English yes, Schildroth yes, Stinnett yes and McKay yes. Having received the unanimous vote of all members present Bill No. 8808 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: Schmidt yes, Hernandez yes, Lee yes, Grib yes, Eagan yes, English yes, Schildroth yes, Stinnett yes and McKay yes. The Chair declared Bill No. 8808 to have passed and said Bill became Ordinance No. 7867.
Councilman English introduced Bill No. 8809 An Ordinance authorizing an appropriation of $10,000 from the Park Improvement Fund to account no. 0950 “Professional Services” for a survey and other services related to the donation of park acreage from the Desloge family and said Bill was read for the first time. Councilman Lee moved that Bill No. 8809 be read for a second time, seconded by McKay. Motion carried and Bill No. 8809 was read for a second time. Councilman Lee moved that Bill No. 8804 be read for a third time, seconded by Grib. On roll call the Council voted: Schmidt yes, Hernandez yes, Lee yes, Grib yes, Eagan yes, English yes, Schildroth yes, Stinnett yes and McKay yes. Having received the unanimous vote of all members present Bill No. 8809 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 asked exactly what the $10,000 would be used for. Councilman Lee responded that other than the survey, there would be title work, attorneys fees, and paper work of which the City did not know the exact amount at this time. On roll call the Council voted: Schmidt yes, Hernandez yes, Lee yes, Grib yes, Eagan yes, English yes, Schildroth yes, Stinnett yes and McKay yes. The Chair declared Bill No. 8809 to have passed and said Bill became Ordinance No. 7868.
Councilwoman McKay announced the Mayors Shamrock Ball on March 3rd to benefit Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop. The entertainment is Bob Kuban again this year. It is a formal affair. She also stated that a couple of weeks ago a young group of residents invited all who had filed for office to come and speak and thanked them for the invitation.
Councilman Schildroth announced that Explorer Post 97 would be having a trivia night on 4/14 at the JFK Center.
Councilman Eagan thanked the City employees who participated in the Polar Bear Plunge which raised $94,000 for Special Olympics.
Councilman Lee announced the annual Trivia Night fund raiser for Accessible Play scheduled for March 24.
Mayor Schneider announced that the City was trying to obtain pictures of past Florissant Mayors from 1857-1960 to display in City Hall. Please contact the City Clerk if you have any pictures or know where to obtain them. He also announced an electronic recycling event on 4/28 at St. Ferdinand Park, a “Promise Made-Promise Kept” Veterans event on 3/11 - 3/30, and a document shredding day in May. The Mayor continues to visits the local schools to discuss great leaders in history. He thanked Delio’s Deli for inviting the employees to a “soft opening” and encouraged residents to visit the restaurant. The Mayor stated that Tim Barrett, City Engineer, compiled a reported regarding the West Lake Land Fill. In conclusion, his report stated that more studies were needed and that it was too early to make a determination. If anyone would like a copy of the report, it was available at City Hall.Also, the Mayor had met with the Finance Director and attorneys, and in regards to the Sewer Lateral Program, all fiscal and legal requirements had been met.
Councilwoman McKay moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Hernandez. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Karen Goodwin, City Clerk
The following Bills were signed by the Mayor:
8802 Ord. No. 7866
8808 Ord. No. 7867
8809 Ord. No. 7868