MAYOR’S REPORT – DET. SGT. MASON GRIFFITH DAY: Mayor Bruce Cox said that May 3, 2023 was Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith day, in honor of the fallen officer. The date reflected Griffith’s badge number, 503. Cox read a proclamation for Griffith and his family that day.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: Cox said that he also read a proclamation for the National Day of Prayer at the Hermann Christian Church.
MAIFEST: Maifest is coming up on May 20 and 21. Mayor Cox urged citizens to be careful during the festival.
OFFICER ADAM SULLENTRUP: Cox said that today, May 8, 2023, reflects Officer Sullentrup’s badge number, 508. Chief Marlon Walker said that Sullentrup’s condition is improving and that he is in high spirits. Cox said that he was glad that Walker was able to visit Officer Sullentrup in Colorado.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – BUDGET: City Administrator Patricia Heaney reported that the draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget is ready. She will have full packets for the budget workshop scheduled for May 15, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. May 8, 2023
LEAD/COPPER FUNDING: The Department of Revenue is offering funding programs in the form of grants or loans to help fund the identification and replacement of lead water pipes. Heaney hopes City Engineer Travis Hernandez will send the City of Hermann’s application out this week. There is a Resolution for this on the agenda for this evening.
CDBG: MRPC’s Bonnie Prigge is advocating for a Community Block Development Grant project for public infrastructure, which can include housing developments.
POLICE CRUISER: The new police cruiser has arrived. STREETS: A pre-construction meeting with contractors will be held on May 10 for upcoming street projects.
RIVERFRONT CLOSURE: The Riverfront Park was closed today and will be again tomorrow due to Union Pacific repairs.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None. ORDINANCES (NO. 2347) BILL NO. 2023-13 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MUNICIPAL AND COST APPORTIONMENT AGREEMENT. Bill No. 2023-13 was posted on the bulletin board in City Hall on May 4, 2023 at 1:45 p.m. City Administrator Heaney said that this bill represents the State’s commitment of funds for the repair of the Highway 19 bridge over Frene Creek. Discussion of the project funding followed. Alderwoman Susan Lenger moved to approve the first reading of Bill No. 2023-13 by title only, seconded by Alderman Derek LeRoy. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer ----aye NONE ----nay Motion passed unanimously.
Alderman Ash Geers moved to approve the second reading of Bill No. 2023-13 and upon the signature of the Mayor and City Clerk will become Ordinance No. 2347, seconded by Alderman Jim Schirmer. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer -----aye NONE -----nay Motion passed unanimously.
BILL NO. 2023-14 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF HERMANN, MISSOURI TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 216 REGARDING PERSONAL USE MARIJUANA. Bill No. 2023-14 was posted on the bulletin board in City Hall on May 4, 2023 at 1:45 p.m. City Attorney Dave Politte explained that this ordinance is the City exercising its power to enact restrictions upon personal use marijuana within City limits. Discussion of the ordinance’s provisions for transportation, smell, and public use followed. Alderwoman Susan Lenger moved to approve the first reading of Bill No. 2023-14 by title only, seconded by Alderman Derek LeRoy. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer ----aye NONE -----nay Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS (NO 1331) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SPACE PERMITS FOR THE MAIFEST FESTIVAL Alderwoman Susan Lenger moved to approve Resolution No. 1331, seconded by Alderman Jim Schirmer. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer ---aye NONE ---nay Motion passed unanimously.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM FOR LOANS UNDER THE MISSOURI CLEAN WATER LAW (CHAPTER 640, RSMO.) Alderman Ash Geers moved to approve Resolution No. 1332, seconded by Alderman Derek LeRoy. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer ----aye NONE ---nay Motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS – BIG TRASH PICKUP: Alderman Jim Schirmer said that he was concerned about some people abusing the big trash pickup day. He passed out photos of some of the properties. Discussion of solutions followed.
PORT AUTHORITY: City Attorney Dave Politte said that the Gilmore & Bell law firm has submitted proposed ordinances and bylaws for Steve Etcher and Montgomery County to review. Politte said that he may need to prepare the intergovernmental agreement for the City. KV 69 LINE: Alderwoman Susan Lenger asked about the status of the KV 69 Line. City Attorney Dave Politte said that there are still property owners who are unwilling to sign the easement.
NEW BUSINESS – None.
MOTIONS MINUTES Alderwoman Susan Lenger moved to approve the pre-read April 24, 2023 Board of Aldermen Meeting minutes, seconded by Alderman Ash Geers. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer ---aye NONE ---nay Motion passed unanimously.
INVOICES FOR PAYMENT Alderman Ash Geers moved to approve the list of invoices for payment as presented, seconded by Alderman Derek LeRoy. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer ---aye NONE ---nay Motion passed unanimously.
APPROVE BID FOR LIFT STATION REPAIRS FROM VANDEVANTER City Administrator Patricia Heaney explained that the City used to have a maintenance agreement with this company, and that it has been resumed. This bid is to address issues found during their recent inspection Alderman Derek LeRoy moved to approve the bid for lift station repairs from Vandevanter for $29,860.00, seconded by Alderman Ash Geers. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer ---aye NONE----nay Motion passed unanimously.
HIRE GAVIN HACKMANN AS A LIFEGUARD FOR 2023 POOL SEASON Alderwoman Susan Lenger moved to hire Gavin Hackmann as a lifeguard for the 2023 pool season, seconded by Alderman Jim Schirmer. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer ---aye NONE-----nay Motion passed unanimously.
LIQUOR LICENSE – Missouri Trading Post/Crystal Binkholder – 413 Market Street, indoor only Alderman Ash Geers moved to approve the liquor license for Missouri Trading Post/Crystal Binkholder at 413 Market street indoors only, seconded by Alderwoman Susan Lenger. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer ----aye NONE----nay Motion passed unanimously.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL – 108 E. 13th Street, LLC/Zachary & Ashley McMichael – Owner-unoccupied guesthouse Alderman Jim Schirmer moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit Renewal for 108 E. 13th Street, LLC/Zachary & Ashley McMichael to operate an owner-unoccupied guesthouse at 108 E. 13th Street, seconded by Alderman Ash Geers. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer ---aye NONE ---nay Motion passed unanimously.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL – Concert Hall & Barrel/Alex Stemme – Outdoor liquor consumption – 206 East 1 st Street Alderwoman Susan Lenger moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit Renewal for Concert Hall & Barrel/Alex Stemme to have outdoor liquor consumption at 206 East 1 st Street, seconded by Alderman Jim Schirmer. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer -----aye NONE -----nay Motion passed unanimously.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL – Doxie Slush/Nicholas & Brittany Renfroe – Outdoor liquor consumption – 222 East 1st Street Alderman Derek LeRoy moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit Renewal for Doxie Slush/Nicholas & Brittany Renfroe to have outdoor liquor consumption in their private walkway at 222 East 1 st Street, seconded by Alderman Ash Geers. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer ----aye NONE ------nay Motion passed unanimously.
VEHICLE FOR HIRE LICENSE RENEWAL – Wine Country Wagon Rides Alderman Ash Geers moved to approve the Vehicle For Hire License renewal for Wine Country Wagon Rides, seconded by Alderman Jim Schirmer. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer ----aye NONE ------nay Motion passed unanimously.
CATERER’S PERMIT – Adam Puchta Winery – Maifest Event in front of 204 East 3rd Street with Slushy Wagon – May 20, 2023 Alderwoman Susan Lenger moved to approve the Caterer’s Permit for Adam Puchta Winery to participate in the Maifest Event in front of 204 East 3rd Street with Slushy Wagon on May 20, 2023, seconded by Alderman Derek LeRoy. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer ---aye NONE ------nay Motion passed unanimously.
CATERER’S PERMIT – Adam Puchta Winery – Wine & Jazz Festival Event with Slushy Wagon – Amphitheater – August 19, 2023 Alderwoman Susan Lenger moved to approve the Caterer’s Permit for Adam Puchta Winery to participate in the Wine & Jazz Festival Event with Slushy Wagon at the Amphitheater on August 19, 2023, seconded by Alderman Jim Schirmer. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer ------aye NONE ------nay Motion passed unanimously.
CATERER’S PERMIT – Adam Puchta Winery – Freedomfest Event with Slushy Wagon – Amphitheater – July 2, 2023 Alderman Jim Schirmer moved to approve the Caterer’s Permit for Adam Puchta Winery to participate in the Freedomfest Event with Slushy Wagon at the Amphitheater on July 2, 2023, seconded by Alderman Ash Geers. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer ---aye NONE ---nay Motion passed unanimously.
CATERER’S PERMIT – J. Rieger & Co. – Maifest Event in front of 204 East 3rd Street – May 21, 2023 Alderman Ash Geers moved to approve the Caterer’s Permit for J. Rieger & Co. to participate in the Maifest Event in front of 204 East 3rd Street on May 21, 2023, seconded by Alderwoman Susan Lenger. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer -----aye NONE ------nay Motion passed unanimously.
SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION – Midwest Blue Oval Club – Annual Car Show – Various streets on August 11, 4th Street from Market to Gutenberg and Schiller from 2nd to 4th requested closed on August 12 – August 11 & 12, 2023 Alderman Jim Schirmer moved to approve the Special Event Application for Midwest Blue Oval Club to host the Annual Car Show event on various streets on August 11, 4th Street from Market to Gutenberg and Schiller from 2nd to 4th requested closed on August 12 on August 11 & 12, 2023, seconded by Alderman Derek LeRoy. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer ---aye NONE ---nay Motion passed unanimously.
SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION – Hermann Tourism Department – National Travel & Tourism Week Celebration – Amtrak Station – May 12, 2023 Alderman Derek LeRoy moved to approve the Special Event Application for Hermann Tourism Department to host the National Travel & Tourism Week Celebration at the Amtrak Station on May 12, 2023, seconded by Alderman Jim Schirmer. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer ----aye NONE -----nay Motion passed unanimously.
FESTIVAL EVENT APPLICATION – Lions Club – Maifest Kettlecorn Stand – Back lot of Wursthaus – May 20 & 21, 2023 Alderman Jim Schirmer moved to approve the Festival Event Application for the Lions Club to host the Maifest Kettlecorn Stand at the back lot of the Wursthaus on May 20 & 21, 2023, seconded by Alderman Ash Geers. Mayor Bruce Cox called for a vote: Aldermen Geers, Lenger, LeRoy, and Schirmer ----aye NONE ----nay Motion passed unanimously.
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