STE. GENEVIEVE – Two major projects got the go-ahead at last night’s meeting of the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen.
The aldermen voted 7-0 with Aldermen Robert Donovan abstaining to approve a $349,541 contract for the city hall remodeling project.
The aldermen also approved a $342,604.65 contract for Water Main Improvement Project.
The aldermen also gave a go-ahead to the Industrial Development Corporation to continue with the effort to establish a residential subdivision on Progress Parkway.
The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen met in regular and work sessions Thursday night.
All were present for the meeting, except Alderman Eric Bennett who attended via Zoom.
A public hearing was held on a request for the rezoning of 51 Ste. Genevieve Drive, which would allow for the construction of two additional structures on the lot.
The consent agenda was approved except resolution 2023-47 and resolution 2023-42.
The consent agenda was approved which included:
Resolution 2023-43 – a farm lease with Michael Naeger for an agricultural operation on city-owned land on Progress Parkway.
Resolution 2023-44 – a website service agreement with J. Rudny, LLC to maintain the Visit Ste. Gen website.
Resolution 2023-45 – a property maintenance agreement with Mark E. Trautwein to maintain flood buy-out property.
Resolution 2023-46 – Appointing Taylor Marberry to the Tourism Tax Commission.
Resolution 2023-42 was approved separately. It allows the city to purchase furniture for the board room after it has been remodeled for no more than $13,925 from Missouri Vocational Enterprises.
Resolution 2023-47 was approved separately at the end of the meeting.
Old Business:
Bill No. 4560 Approving a special use permit for guest lodging at 495 Jefferson Street. Passed on second reading: 8 yes, 0 no,
Bill No. 4561 Approving a special use permit for an internally lit 4×10 foot monument type sign at 600 West Market Street. Passed on second reading: 8 yes, 0 no,
Bill No. 4562 A budget amendments. Passed on second reading: 8 yes, 0 no,
Bill No. 4564 An agreement with Vern Bauman Contracting Company for the Blain Street Water Tank Removal Project. Passed on second reading: 8 yes, 0 no,
Bill No. 4565 An agreement with Bales Concrete for sidewalk replacement at $62.83 a linear foot. Passed on second reading: 7 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention: Donovan.
Bill No. 4568 Lowering the amount of late water and wastewater payment penalty. Passed on second reading. Passed on second reading: passed 8 yes, 0 no,
New Business:
The low bid of Jokerst Inc. for the Progress Parkway Crack Seal Project of $5. 963 was approved on a voice vote.
Bill No. 4569 awarding a $349,541contract for the city hall remodeling project. Passed first reading on a voice vote 7-0 with one abstention: Donovan. Voted 6-1 with one abstention for a second vote. The second vote passed 7-0, with Donovan abstaining.
Bill No. 4570 granting an agreement with Jokerst Inc. for the Water Main Improvement Project for $342,604.65 passed on first reading on a voice vote and second reading 8 yes, 0 no,
Bill No. 4571 a zoning change from R-1 to R-2 for 51 S. Ste. Genevieve. 1st reading passed on voice vote. Second reading passed 8 yes, 0 no,
Bill No. 4572 An agreement with the Industrial Development Corporation regarding the creation of a residential subdivision on Progress Parkway. Passed on a first reading voice vote and on a second reading 8-0.
During the work session, Ste. Genevieve County Chief Deputy Sheriff Jason Schott discussed funding for improved communications for police and fire dispatching.
The aldermen discussed establishing a handicapped parking spot in front of 450 Walnut Street.
The video of the meeting is available on the SteGenTV You Tube Channel: https://youtu.be/Nq_UZWFHuBI