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MINUTES

of the City of Crystal Lake Park, Missouri

Regular Meeting of the Board of Alderpersons

February 19, 2007

Mayor Balcer welcomed the residents to the meeting and asked that roll call be taken.

ROLL CALL:

Mayor and Alderpersons:  Present:  Mayor Matt Balcer, and Alderpersons Jim Gehringer, Jim Leonard and Sandy Spritzer.  Absent:  Alderperson Bonnie Taylor.

City Officials:  Present:  City Clerk Lois La Driere, Park Commissioner Greg Heck, Police Chief Steve Sood and Building Commissioner (BC) Robb Lappe.   Absent:  City Attorney Steve McCandless and City Treasurer Ann Bradley.

Mayor Balcer asked if there were any changes to the January 2007 meeting minutes.  La Driere indicated that she had received a change earlier in the day from Alderperson Leonard and had made that change.  Alderperson Spitzer stated that the minutes should also reflect that there was a discussion concerning cancelling the February meeting for a lack of quorum, however it was rescheduled for February 19th instead.  Alderperson Spitzer made a Motion to approve the January 2007 meeting minutes, as amended, which was seconded by Alderperson Gehringer, and approved.

Mayor Balcer then said that he had received requests from some members of the Board of Adjustment to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission.  He noted that he had already conferred with the City's attorney on the matter who had said there were no legal issues hampering residents from serving on both Commissions.  Mayor Balcer then indicated that the members who desired to serve on the Commission were Martin Long, Barry Larson and Mary Jane Cusumano.  He also said that four additional residents had requested to serve on the Commission:  Jessica Kerckhoff, Amy Gelner, Caeli Balcer and Judy DiSalvo Hennessey.  He noted that if all were approved, the Commission would have its maximum of fifteen members.  He asked Board members if they were in favor of his appointment of the new seven members to the Commission.  No one being opposed, Alderperson Gehringer made a Motion to approve the appointment of all seven new members to the Commission.  Alderperson Spitzer seconded the Motion, which was then approved by the Board.

CITY OFFICIALS:   

Financial Report:  Next on the Agenda was a presentation of the financial report.  City Treasurer Ann Bradley not being present, no report was made.  City Clerk La Driere, however, stated that $120,000 had been withdrawn from the City's account with Bank of America, deposited in U. S. Bank, and converted to interest bearing T-Bills.  In addition, another $50,000 already in U.S. Bank was converted to CD's.  La Driere also said that efforts to close the City's account with Bank of America were unsuccessful because the account automatically re-opens when a deposit is made.  Since St. Louis County continues to deposit sums in that account, it will never be closed until those deposits cease.  Numerous efforts by the City Treasurer had failed to stop those deposits.  It was suggested that Treasurer Bradley contact the Collector of Revenue directly to cancel the deposits, and City Attorney McCandless should send a letter to ensure that the deposits cease.  Alderperson Leonard requested that the January financial statements be distributed as soon as they were available and not wait until the March 2007 meeting.   

Building Commissioner:  Building Commissioner Robb Lappe reported that the February 2007 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting had been dedicted solely to discussion of a Comprehensive Plan for the City.  He added that there were some pending issues during the construction moratorium which had been instituted by Commission members.  He noted that a couple of requests by residents to build screen porches, as well as a few other construction requests, were denied until the end of the moratorium on March 31, 2007.  BC Lappe also distributed to Board members a copy of his letter of resignation as Building Commissioner.  He announced that March 31, 2007 would be his final day in the position.  He asked those in attendance at the meeting if there were any volunteers to fill the position.  There being none, it was suggested that Board of Adjustment member Barry Larson put a notice of the position opening in the next City newsletter and that a similar notice be posted on the City's bulletin board. 

Park Commissioner:  Park Commissioner Greg Heck reported that he had contacted vendors with regard to emergency tree maintenance.  He recommended that the City hire Living Drecor to do the tree trimming and cut overhanging branches to the curbs of the streets.  He estimated that the job would cost $650.00 at a maximum.  He also suggested that the City first notify residents of the project so they are not taken by surprise when it occurs.  Mayor Balcer asked if Living Decor employed an arborist.  Heck responded no, but said he would check with other companies.  Alderperson Spitzer noted that The Willows subdivision used Petroff Bros. as their arborist.  Mayor Balcer indicated that the City should retain an arborist to assist with the project to ensure that residents' trees aren't ruined.  A Motion was duly made by Alderperson Spitzer and seconded by Alderperson Leonard to authorize Heck the funds to pay for the project and retain an arborist to assist.  The Motion was unanimously approved.  Heck then asked what the City should do concerning the debris which resulted from the recent ice storm.  Mayor Balcer noted that the City wide spring pick up of yard waste would occur on April 1, 2007 and asked Board members if the City should just wait until then for debris pick up.  All agreed with the Mayor to wait. 

Police Chief:  Police Chief Steve Sood said that there were four incidents which had occured in the City to report and distributed his report to Board members.  He stated that the incidents would be included in the next City newsletter as well.  In addition, a copy of the report would be attached to these minutes and posted on the City bulletin board. 

Mayor Balcer then asked if there were any additional items for discussion.  There were none, but he asked if a discussion could ensue concerning preventing sex offenders from living near any of the school bus stops.  Although it was noted that no reported sex offenders were currently living in the City at this time, the Mayor wanted to ensure that should that occur, the City's residents and children would be properly protected.  He asked if the issue was something the Board should consider.  He added that he had done some research into the issue and said that the City could pass an ordinance restricting sex offenders' access to outside of 1000 feet of school bus stops.  He added that he would further research the topic and report to the Board.

Before closing the meeting, Alderperson Leonard asked Mayor Balcer if the Board would be discussing changes to the District D ordinances at this meeting.  Mayor Balcer responded no, and explained that he wanted to address the issue with members of the Planning & Zoning Commission first before any further discussion occured at the Board of Alderpersons meeting. 

NEXT MEETING:

Mayor Balcer announced that the next meeting of the Board of Alderpersons would be March 12, 2007. 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

MINUTES RECORDED BY:__________________________

                                 City Clerk, Lois La Driere

ATTEST:__________________________________________

               Mayor Matt Balcer