Drew Weber

The agenda for the Board of Aldermen meeting includes the Treasurer's Report, review of bills and recurring disbursements, and certification of the general municipal election results. The session features the swearing-in of elected officials, the election of the Board President, and various department reports. Old business involves an ordinance amendment concerning city code provisions for premises safety and enforcement. New business covers an Arbor Day proclamation, municipal code amendments regarding board and committee requirements, the authorization of a contract for law enforcement audio and video services, and a resolution for a grant application for police technology enhancements.

The agenda includes the review of the Treasurer's report, approval of bills and recurring disbursements, and the receipt of reports from the fire department, police department, city clerk, building commissioner, city engineer, various committees, and the mayor. Key legislative items include an ordinance regarding sight triangles and premises safety. New business covers a discussion on renewing city employee dental and vision insurance, as well as the authorization of contracts for rental products and live entertainment for the upcoming Fall Festival.

The purpose of the meeting was to review public works projects with the Chairman. Key discussion items included preliminary plan reviews and comments for the Warson Woods Drive Improvements and the Forest View Bridge. For Warson Woods Drive, discussions focused on the proposed 20-foot width, cross slope promotion for eastward drainage via flumes instead of intakes, road thickness, and the selection of a 6-inch mountable curb on the east side to retain runoff and diminish erosion. Design challenges involved lowering the elevation to accommodate the new curb and modifying the horizontal layout to improve intersection alignment. For the Forest View Bridge, the plans detailed a typical section with a 12.5-foot uncurbed section north of the centerline and a 12-foot curbed lane with a sidewalk south of the centerline. The plan includes removing the center pier to provide a full reinforced slab crossing and coordinating roadway elevations. A preliminary cost opinion for the bridge structure was noted at $166,000, excluding adjacent roadway replacement costs.

The meeting included acceptance of the treasurer's report and the bills and recurring disbursements with an addendum. Reports were accepted for October concerning Glendale Fire and Warson Woods Police activities. The Junior Alderpersons reported on the Christmas Light Competition. Other reports reviewed included those from the City Clerk, Chief of Police (noting radar sign shipping delays), Building Commissioner/City Engineer (updates on Warson Woods Drive and Forest View Bridge), and the City Financial Consultant. Under Old Business, a motion to table Bill 1826, which amends the City Code regarding sight triangles and premises safety, was unanimously approved. Under New Business, Bill 1827, amending the 2025 Fiscal Year budget, was approved unanimously. Additionally, Resolution 12162025 appointing Mary Abegg to the Warson Woods Parks and Beautification Commission was approved unanimously. The Mayor and Police Chief plan to meet with the Prosecutor regarding the zero-tolerance policy for the speed limit and discussed efforts to manage traffic exiting from 7 Brew.

The Board of Aldermen conducted its regular meeting, beginning with the unanimous approval of an amended agenda that included the swearing in of Junior Alderpersons and a corresponding report. The board approved the minutes from the previous Regular Board Meeting, Executive Session Meeting, and the Public Safety Committee meeting. Disbursements and the Treasurer's Report were accepted. Key discussions included citizen requests concerning the replanting of areas disturbed by the MSD project with prairie grass and wildflowers, and safety improvements on Woodlawn, such as crosswalks and speed radar signs. The Junior Alderpersons proposed a Christmas Light competition and received approval to spend up to $175 for prizes. Reports were reviewed from the City Clerk, Chief of Police regarding speeding reduction efforts, and the Building Commissioner/City Engineer detailing updates on various infrastructure projects like Warson Woods Drive and the Forest View Bridge. The board also discussed coyote sightings and options for addressing them. In new business, the board unanimously passed two ordinances: Bill 1824 setting the date for the 2026 General Municipal Election, and Bill 1825 authorizing the Chief of Police to approve certain traffic control signage purchases. A third bill concerning sight triangles and premises safety was tabled.