A motion was made

Holy Infant Liquor License for non-intoxicating beer – Alderman Buermann requested a representative from Holy Infant to come before the Board to explain because he does not completely understand the request. Alderman Boland said this is to cover the church’s sales of beer at its events. It will allow sales all days that are allowed by State law, including Sundays, for consumption on the property. Alderman Boland agreed that a representative from Holy Infant should answer the Board’s questions.

Aldermanic Appointment – Mayor Jones recommended the appointment of Tom McCarthy to fill the unexpired term of Ron Nichols as Alderman in Ward 3.

The Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Tom McCarthy as Alderman in Ward 3, for the unexpired term of Ron Nichols.

Health Insurance – City Administrator Kuntz presented the Health Insurance premium survey from the 10 comparison cities. There isn’t a standard for this policy. He recommended soliciting competitive bids, evaluating the quotes received, and considering a change, if necessary, in conjunction with the April 2002 renewal.

Board and Business Appreciation Events – City Administrator Kuntz recommended that these issues be discussed at the Winter Retreat. A motion was made by Alderman McDowell and seconded by Alderman Boland to accept the recommendation. A voice vote was taken with a unanimous affirmative vote and the motion was declared passed.

Pool Design Contract – City Administrator Kuntz said, based on the recommendation from the Pool Advisory Commission, approval of the contract by motion is requested. A motion was made by Alderman Robinson and seconded by Alderman Gatton to accept the contract. A voice vote was taken with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed.

Manchester Road Enhancement Grant – City Administrator Kuntz said Regency does not wish to participate as had originally been anticipated. He recommended that Ballwin not accept the offer of $275,000. He does not believe Ballwin can do the work for this amount of money. Ballwin is not in the position to fund any overage, which is an unknown at this point.

Alderman McDowell believes the developer should be required to do what was agreed regardless of the cost. Mayor Jones questioned if Ballwin can force the higher expenditure, and agreed that $275,000 should not be accepted.

Alderman McDowell suggested reviewing the minutes to see what the record shows at the next meeting. He said anything less than $400,000, the amount originally projected to be spent, is unacceptable. Ballwin will assume additional cost by funding it through the Ballwin system as opposed to the original agreement, which would go through their system. Alderman Easter agreed.

City Administrator Kuntz said he will check the minutes of the meeting and invite the developer to answer Board questions at the next meeting.

Personnel Rules / Military Leave / Cell Phones – City Administrator Kuntz said other municipalities were canvassed regarding military leave. The recommended policy keeps an employee whole for a reasonable period of time. Currently the City is only covering for 30 days, which is already passed in one current instance. The cell phone policy is a generic city-wide policy. It calls the employee’s attention to the fact that the primary responsibility is operating moving vehicle.