STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen honored one of its own, former alderman and long time member of the Heritage Commission Frank Myers at the start of last night’s board of aldermen meeting.
Mayor Paul Hassler presented Myers with a proclamation recognizing his long service to the city which came after he retired after 27 years in the military.
Myers said he has received much from the community.
Reports were presented by City Administrator Happy Welch, Police Chief Eric Bennett and Steve Wilson of Alliance.
Wilson mentioned the recent vandalism at the Valle Spring Park which included damage to sinks, toilets, paper dispensers etc.
Later during the work session the aldermen discussed ways of preventing future vandalisms and making it easier to apprehend those who did the vandalism. Chief Bennett suggested security cameras and signs indicating the presence of the cameras might help out. The aldermen seemed to agree that security cameras might be the best way to deal with the issue.
During the regular meeting, the aldermen approved the following resolutions:
Resolution 2022-47 declares certain surplus property.
Resolution 2022-48 authorizes the city administrator to enter into a renewal agreement with the Missouri Chamber Federated Benefit Plan Trust for the city health insurance plan for 2022-2023. It was noted the cost of the plan increased nearly 20 percent.
Resolution 2022-49 establishes a budget for American Rescue Plan Act Funds.
The aldermen also approved the following items as part of the consent agenda:
A liquor license request from Ryan Huck of American Custand Company, 1055 Progress Parkway.
A street closure of Second Street from South Gabouri Street to Market Street for the Second Annual Honey Festival and Market on Saturday, June 23 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (There will be no blockage for the three residences on the street).
A street closure of Market Street from Main Street east to the West Center parking lot for the Garden Walk May 14 and 15 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
Three measures were considered by the aldermen.
Bill No. 4486. Vacating an 12-foot wide alley Ziegler to LaHaye Streets was given final approval on a 7-0 vote with one absent (Jeff Eydmann)
Bill No. 4490. A budget amendment was approved for first reading.
Bill No. 4491. An amendment to the city’s personnel manual was approved for first reading.
The aldermen then adjourned to a work session, where artist Joy French presented her plan for a 10×10 foot mural for the north side of city hall. It was suggested that the city take this opportunity to pressure wash and seal all of the brick on the building, prior to French initiating her mural. The aldermen appeared to agree to this suggestion. They also seemed to be agreeable to covering French’s costs of around $375. She said the mural should last 20 years or more.