CITY OF FLORISSANT     

                                                                      COUNCIL MINUTES

                                                                        SPECIAL MEETING

                                                                               August 29, 2011

The Florissant City Council met in special session at the Florissant City Hall, 955 rue St. Francois on Monday, August 29, 2011 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: English, Schildroth, Stinnett, McKay, Schmidt, Hernandez, Lee, Grib and Eagan.  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 English moved to override Mayor Schneider’s veto of Ord. 7819, seconded by Lee.   On roll call the Council voted: English yes, Schildroth yes, Stinnett yes, McKay yes, Schmidt yes, Hernandez yes, Lee yes, Grib yes and Eagan yes.  The Chair declared Ord. No. 7819 to have been overridden.

Council as a Whole introduced Bill No. 8766 An Ordinance authorizing the City of Florissant, Missouri to enter into a lease purchase transaction, the proceeds of which will be used to pay the costs of financing HVAC improvements to city buildings and construction of a salt storage facility, and refunding the series 2002 Certificates of Participation; and to approve the execution of certain documents and actions in connection therewith and said Bill was read for the first time.  Councilman Eagan moved that Bill No. 8766 be read for a second time, seconded by Stinnett.  Motion carried and Bill No. 8766 was read for a second time.   Councilman Schildroth moved to suspend the rules to hear from Lou Jearls, Director of Public Works, seconded by Eagan.  Motion carried. Mayor Schneider stated that Mr. Jearls had recommended upgrading the electrical panel at St. Ferdinand Lake for the concerts in the park and a new pool filtration system at the Koch Family Aquatic Center.  Mr. Jearls added that the pool filtration system was rusting and was in dire need of replacement. Councilman Schmidt stated that although he had no problem with the improvements, he asked why they were tied to this Bill.  Michelle Bock from Piper Jaffray explained that the additional projects would need to be in line with the existing financing that was presently being refinanced.  This would reduce the issuance cost.  As a result, the refinancing plus the new projects were staying within the original financing parameters.  This was why the projects needed to be identified explained Councilman Lee.  Ms. Bock commented that the Special Meeting was called in order for Piper Jaffray to have more time to enter the market and negotiate a desirable rate for the City.

Councilman Schildroth moved to accept Substitute Bill No. 8766 An Ordinance authorizing the City of Florissant, Missouri to enter into a lease purchase transaction, the proceeds of which will be used to pay the costs of financing HVAC improvements to city buildings and construction of a salt storage facility, improvements to the aquatic center and improvements to the band stand at St. Ferdinand Park, and refunding the series 2002 Certificates of Participation; and to approve the execution of certain documents and actions in connection therewith, seconded by Grib. Motion carried.  Councilwoman McKay moved that Substitute Bill No. 8766 be read for a third time, seconded by Hernandez.  On roll call the Council voted: English yes, Schildroth yes, Stinnett yes, McKay yes, Schmidt yes, Hernandez yes, Lee yes, Grib yes and Eagan yes.    Having received the unanimous vote of all members present Substitute Bill No. 8766 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.   John Engelmeyer, 730 St. Judith, expressed his concerns about the lease purchase program.  He asked Mr. Hessel to explain the difference between repair and improvement. Michelle Bock responded to Mr. Engelmeyer’s question. Before the final vote all interested person were again given an opportunity to be heard.  On roll call the Council voted: English yes, Schildroth yes, Stinnett yes, McKay yes, Schmidt yes, Hernandez yes, Lee yes, Grib yes and Eagan yes.   The Chair declared Substitute Bill No. 8766 to have passed and said Bill became Ordinance No. 7827. 

The Chair stated the next item on the agenda was appointments to the Redistricting Commission:

Ward 1                            Susan Geerling

Ward 2                            Andrew Garvey

Ward 3                            Rick Phillips

Ward 4                            David Hill

Ward 5                            Sean Weller

Ward 6                            Steve Frank

Ward 7                            Linda Rose

Ward 8                            Elizabeth Bowling

Ward 9                            Roland Boehm

Councilman English asked if any Councilperson had any objections to the candidates nominated for the Redistricting Committee.  Being none, Councilman English moved to approve aforementioned candidates, seconded by Lee. Motion carried. 

Councilman Lee moved to change the starting time of regular Council Meetings from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with Executive Sessions starting no earlier than 6:30 p.m., seconded by Grib.  Motion carried.        

Councilman Hernandez moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

Karen Goodwin, City Clerk

The following Bills were signed by the Mayor:

              8757   remained             Ord. No.            7819

              8766                              Ord. No.            7827

Date Minutes Approved: