Manchester public meetings in 2025

Board of Aldermen

The Manchester Board of Aldermen will meet on December 15, 2025 to consider several new pieces of legislation, including a resolution for a 2026 electronics recycling collection grant, a resolution amending the parking resolution, and two bills amending sections of the municipal code. The agenda also includes petitions for the Most Neighborly City Award and an International Dark Sky Community designation. Additional items are reports from the mayor, city administrator, and various committees.

• Resolution No. 25-1039 – 2026 Electronics Recycling Collection Grant (Alderwoman Huether)
• Resolution No. 25-1040 – Amending Parking Resolution 16-0580 (Alderman Baumann)
• Bill No. 25-2567 – Amending Section 110.100 (A) (Alderman Toben)
• Bill No. 25-2568 – Amending Section 110.100 (C) (Alderwoman Ottenad)
• Petition for International Dark Sky Community Designation (Karen Zelle and Stephanie Todd)

The Board of Aldermen approved two resolutions: Resolution 25‑1039 endorsing Saint Louis County’s grant program for the city’s waste‑reduction efforts, and Resolution 25‑1040 amending the parking resolution to authorize signage by the Director of Public Works. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting also approved the prior meeting minutes and the agenda order, all without objection.

• Approved Resolution 25‑1039 endorsing Saint Louis County grant for waste‑reduction (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑1040 amending Parking Resolution 16‑0580 and authorizing signage (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the December 1, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved the order of items on the agenda (unanimous)
• No action taken on Bill 25‑2567 amending Section 110.100(A) (no further action)
• No action taken on Bill 25‑2568 amending Section 110.100(C) (no further action)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Manchester Board of Aldermen will consider public petitions and reports from the mayor, city administrator, and various committees. The meeting includes a vote on Bill No. 25-2566 for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Two new resolutions will be considered: Resolution No. 25-1037 to approve the ballot order policy and Resolution No. 25-1038 for emergency repair of the Old Sulphur Spring Culvert Bridge. Public comments are invited throughout the session.

• Bill No. 25-2566 – Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• Resolution No. 25-1037 – Approving the Ballot Order Policy
• Resolution No. 25-1038 – Old Sulphur Spring Culvert Bridge Emergency Repair
• Petition for MU Extension – Most Neighborly City Award
• Introduction of Police Officer Alecxis Leon

The Board of Aldermen approved the FY 2026 city budget, adopted a ballot order policy, and authorized an emergency repair contract for the Old Sulphur Spring culvert bridge. All three measures passed unanimously. The meeting also approved the prior meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Approved FY 2026 budget (Bill No. 25-2566) unanimously
• Approved Resolution No. 25-1037 (ballot order policy) unanimously
• Approved Resolution No. 25-1038 (emergency bridge repair contract $20,350) unanimously
• Approved minutes of Nov 17, 2025 meeting unanimously
• Approved amended order of agenda items unanimously
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Board of Aldermen

The Manchester Board of Aldermen will review and vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget presented in Bill No. 25-2566. They will also consider Resolution No. 25-1036, an agreement with Spectrum Fiber. Additional agenda items include reports on Manchester Road Phase 1, the 2026 health benefits renewal, and a list of paid bills for 11‑03‑2025 to 11‑16‑2025. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester Justice Center and via video conference.

• Bill No. 25-2566 – Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• Resolution No. 25-1036 – Agreement with Spectrum Fiber
• Manchester Road Phase 1 Update (report from Director Errol Tate)
• 2026 Health Benefits Renewal (report)
• List of Paid Bills (warrant dates 11‑03‑2025 – 11‑16‑2025)

The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 25‑1036, authorizing the City Administrator to enter a 60‑month renewal agreement with Charter Communications for Ethernet and cloud services. Alderman Ottenad’s motion to reappoint Nancy Miller to the Tree Board was also approved unanimously. No action was taken on the FY 2026 budget bill. All routine approvals (minutes, agenda order) and the adjournment were passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. 25‑1036 Spectrum Fiber agreement (unanimous)
• Reappointed Nancy Miller to the Tree Board (unanimous)
• Approved October 28, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2025 public hearing minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved order of items on agenda (unanimous)
• No further action on FY 2026 budget bill (Bill No. 25‑2566)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Veterans Commission

The Commission discussed logistics for the Hometown Heroes Ceremony and Veterans Day Breakfast. Members also reviewed the upcoming Veterans Commission Banquet and the Kaufmann Fund Christmas tree giveaway.

• Hometown Heroes Ceremony scheduled for November 11 from 6-8 p.m.
• Veterans Day Breakfast scheduled for November 11 starting at 7 a.m.
• Veterans Commission Banquet scheduled for November 14 at the Parks building
• Kaufmann Fund Christmas tree giveaways for veterans on December 1
• Proposed Commission budget of $5,400

The Veterans Commission unanimously approved the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes for posting. It approved obtaining an extra dog tag, photo and flag to give to Clarkson Valley Mayor Sue McNamara, and approved printing extra copies of dog tags and photos of two South High graduates who died since 9/11 for display at the Veterans Memorial. Police department veterans will receive $100 Quik Trip gift cards on Veterans Day. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved gifting extra dog tag, photo and flag to Clarkson Valley Mayor Sue McNamara
• Approved printing extra copies of dog tags and photos of two South High grads for Veterans Memorial display
• Approved $100 Quik Trip gift cards for 12 veteran police officers on Veterans Day

Board of Aldermen

The Manchester Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on a special‑use permit for a dance studio at 57 Nationalway in the Planned Business District. It will also consider three new pieces of legislation: a snow‑plowing agreement for Highlands Boulevard Drive, a purchase of a 2024 Police Department F150 truck, and a special‑use permit for the same 57 Nationalway site. Additionally, the board will act on the Travel Safe Zone bill from the previous session.

• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for a dance studio at 57 Nationalway (PBD)
• Resolution No. 25-1034 – Highlands Boulevard Drive Snow Plowing Agreement
• Resolution No. 25-1035 – Purchase of a Police Department 2024 F150 truck
• Bill No. 25-2565 – Special Use Permit for 57 Nationalway
• Bill No. 25-2564 – Travel Safe Zone (old legislation action)

The Board unanimously approved a $58,584 purchase of a police support vehicle funded by a Missouri Blue Shield grant. It also adopted a Travel Safe Zone ordinance, amended the snow‑plowing agreement for Highlands Boulevard, and granted a special‑use permit for a dance studio at 57 Nationalway. All actions passed with a 6‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved Travel Safe Zone ordinance (Bill 25-2564 → Ordinance 25-2446) (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-1034 amending snow‑plowing services agreement (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-1035 authorizing $58,584 police vehicle purchase (6-0)
• Approved special‑use permit ordinance for dance studio at 57 Nationalway (Bill 25-2565 → Ordinance 25-2447) (6-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Manchester Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The agenda includes highlights of the overall budget and departmental allocations for courts, mayor and BOA, administrative, finance, MIS, police, planning and zoning, parks, and public works. All budget items are subject to a $5,000 threshold. The meeting will take place at Manchester City Hall, 14317 Manchester Road.

• Consideration of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (all items $5,000+ threshold)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The review includes departmental budgets for items meeting a $5,000 threshold.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget review
• Budget discussions for Police (440)
• Budget discussions for Public Works (470)
• Budget discussions for Parks (460)
• Budget discussions for Planning and Zoning (475)

The Board of Aldermen held a work session on Oct. 28, 2025, and reviewed the proposed FY2026 budget. No formal actions on the budget were taken. Alderman Baumann moved to adjourn, Alderman Toben seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting ended at 8:17 p.m.

• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Manchester Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting on October 22, 2025 at the Manchester Justice Center. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and a notice that an executive session will be convened. The closed session is intended to address confidential legal actions and individually identifiable personnel records under Missouri Open Meetings law. No other business items are listed.

• Executive session notice to discuss confidential legal actions and personnel records

Board of Aldermen

The Manchester Board of Aldermen will introduce several new resolutions and a bill, including projects for Country Lane Woods, Country Stone Creek, a Stormwater Master Plan contract, and a Public Works Facility study. The board will also consider Bill 25-2564, the Travel Safe Zone. In addition, the meeting includes routine reports from the mayor, city administrator, and various committees.

• Resolution No. 25-1030 – Country Lane Woods – Gascony Creek Project
• Resolution No. 25-1031 – Country Stone Creek Project
• Resolution No. 25-1032 – Stormwater Master Plan Contract
• Resolution No. 25-1033 – Public Works Facility Study Agreement
• Bill No. 25-2564 – Travel Safe Zone

The Board unanimously approved adding Dec. 22, 23 and 26 as extra city holidays. They also approved a new part‑time code enforcement officer position. Four resolutions were passed, authorizing contracts for the Country Lane Woods‑Gascony Creek improvements ($373,756.95), Country Stone Creek improvements ($136,466.40), a city‑wide stormwater master plan ($189,500.00), and a public works facility study ($39,900.00). The proposed Travel Safe Zone ordinance received no further action.

• Approved Dec. 22, 23 and 26 as additional holidays (unanimous)
• Approved part‑time code enforcement officer position (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑1030 for $373,756.95 Country Lane Woods‑Gascony Creek contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑1031 for $136,466.40 Country Stone Creek contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑1032 for $189,500.00 stormwater master plan consulting contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑1033 for $39,900.00 public works facility study contract (unanimous)
• No further action on Travel Safe Zone Bill (no vote)
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a vote on a Special Use Permit (PC‑25‑SUP‑001) to allow a dance studio at 57 Nationalway. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, agenda, and reports from the director, mayor, and ex‑officio members.

• Special Use Permit (PC‑25‑SUP‑001) for a dance studio at 57 Nationalway – vote requested
• Approval of the minutes of the June 23, 2025, regular meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 regular meeting. A special‑use permit application (PC-25‑SUP‑001) for a dance studio at 57 Nationalway was presented and a vote was requested, but no outcome was recorded. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Aldermen

The Manchester Board of Aldermen will review several petitions, including an audit presentation by Ms. Mollie Malone and a Stormwater Master Plan contract. They will hear public comments and consider a new resolution to purchase three Motorola Watchguard in‑car cameras. The meeting also includes reports from the mayor, city administrator, and multiple city commissions.

• Resolution No. 25-1029 – purchase of three Motorola Watchguard in‑car cameras
• Stormwater Master Plan Contract (item 5b)
• Audit Presentation by Ms. Mollie Malone (item 5a)
• Mayoral proclamations: Good Neighbor Week, St. Joseph Parish 160‑year ministry, John Plowman’s retirement
• Approval of September 15, 2025 Board of Aldermen meeting minutes

The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 25‑1029 to purchase three Watchguard video‑in‑car camera systems for $15,370.50. The amended minutes of the September 15 meeting and the amended order of agenda items were also approved unanimously. No public comments were received.

• Approved amended September 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended order of agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑1029 for $15,370.50 watchguard car‑camera purchase (unanimous)

Audit and Finance Committee

The Audit and Finance Committee will approve the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes, hear an audit presentation by Stopp and VanHoy (partner Mollie Malone), and receive a budget update from Director of Finance Shawn Sieve. The committee will also set a tentative date for its next meeting on December 15, 2025.

• Approve May 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Audit presentation by Stopp and VanHoy, Mollie Malone, Partner
• Budget update presentation by Director of Finance Shawn Sieve
• Set tentative date for next meeting on December 15, 2025

The Audit and Finance Committee approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The committee then unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Veterans Commission

The Manchester Veterans Commission will approve the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and receive updates on several veteran-focused events, including the 2025 Veterans Resource Fair, the Veterans Day Breakfast on November 11, and the 2025 Hometown Heroes evening. Members will also discuss the Flags of Valor display at Veterans Memorial Park and set dates for future meetings.

• Approval of September 10, 2025 minutes
• Update on 2025 Veterans Resource Fair
• Planning Veterans Day Breakfast for Tuesday, 11/11
• Planning 2025 Hometown Heroes evening event
• Discussion of Flags of Valor at Veterans Memorial Park

The commission unanimously approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The city budget for the Veterans Commission was reestablished at $5,500, and the Veteran Resource Fair received a budget of $4,600 to $5,000. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Reestablished $5,500 budget for Veterans Commission
• Allocated $4,600–$5,000 budget for 2026 Veteran Resource Fair

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will take action on legislation to establish the real and personal property tax rate. The body will also introduce resolutions regarding a newsletter contract and a demolition authorization.

• Bill No. 25-2563: Establishing and Levying the Rate of Taxation for Real and Personal Property
• Resolution No. 25-1027: Extending contract services with Modern Litho Inc. for Manchester Message Newsletter
• Resolution No. 25-1028: Amending the 1069 Treetop Demolition Authorization

The Board voted 6‑0 to adopt Bill No. 25‑2563, establishing the rate of taxation for all real and personal property in Manchester for calendar year 2025. It also unanimously approved Resolution No. 25‑1027, renewing the Modern Litho Inc. contract for the Manchester Message newsletter up to $16,000 for 2026. Finally, the Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 25‑1028, amending the demolition authorization for 1069 Treetop Lane, noting the work is complete and the city will seek cost recovery.

• Adopted Bill No. 25‑2563 establishing 2025 property tax rate (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑1027 renewing Modern Litho contract up to $16,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑1028 amending demolition authorization for 1069 Treetop Lane (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved order of items on agenda (unanimous)

Veterans Commission

The Veterans Commission will review the progress of the 2025 Veterans Resource Fair and plan for the Veterans Day Breakfast and Hometown Heroes Evening Event. The agenda also includes a review of the Homecoming Booth and the Flags of Valor display.

• Review of Homecoming Booth
• 2025 Veterans Resource Fair update
• 2025 Hometown Heroes Banner Update
• POW/MIA Recognition Sept. 19 10 a.m.
• Veterans Day Breakfast/Hometown Heroes Evening Event

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting for posting on the city website. No other formal votes or decisions were recorded during the September 10 session.

• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 Property Tax Levy for the City’s General Operating Fund and Debit Service Fund. The board will also consider legislation to establish and levy the rate of taxation for real and personal property.

• Public hearing: 2025 Property Tax Levy for General Operating Fund and Debit Service Fund
• Bill No. 25-2563: Establishing and Levying the Rate of Taxation for Real and Personal Property

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting and the order of items on the agenda. A new ordinance (Bill No. 25‑2563) was read but no action was taken. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved order of items on agenda (unanimous)
• Read Bill No. 25‑2563, no further action taken
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board adopted Bill No. 25‑2562 as Ordinance No. 25‑2444, updating school crossing guard duties, with a 6‑0 vote. It also voted 5‑1 to decline pursuing a residential tow‑truck parking exemption. Additionally, the Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 4 work session and regular meeting, and unanimously approved a change of managing officer for Tuckers Place West.

• Adopted Bill 25‑2562 as Ordinance 25‑2444 (6‑0)
• Declined to pursue tow‑truck parking exemption (5‑1)
• Approved change of managing officer for Tuckers Place West (unanimous)
• Approved August 4, 2025 work‑session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 4, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Veterans Commission

The commission unanimously approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes for posting on the city website. A donation can for the Veterans tent was approved. Members agreed a 10 percent budget increase would be helpful for the 2026 Veterans Commission budget and resource fair. The updated playground at Schroeder Park was also approved.

• June 10 minutes approved unanimously for website posting
• Donation can for Veterans tent approved
• 10% budget increase deemed helpful for 2026 Veterans Commission
• Updated playground at Schroeder Park approved

Board of Aldermen

The Board adopted three key measures: a final plat ordinance for 419 Sulphur Spring Road (6‑0), a contract with H3 Studio for up to $200,000 for the comprehensive plan update (6‑0), and a change order of $551,986 for additional construction services at the Schroeder Park playground (5‑1). The meeting also approved the prior minutes, the agenda order, and a picnic‑license officer change, all unanimously.

• Approved Bill No. 25-2561 (final plat for 419 Sulphur Spring) 6-0
• Approved Resolution No. 25-1024 (contract with H3 Studio up to $200,000) 6-0
• Approved Resolution No. 25-1025 (change order $551,986 for Schroeder Park playground) 5-1
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved order of items on agenda (unanimous)
• Approved change of managing officer for St. Joseph Church picnic license (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board heard a presentation on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update from H3 Studio. Afterwards, Alderman Toben moved to adjourn, the motion was seconded by Alderwoman Huether, and it passed unanimously. No other actions were taken.

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen approved Resolution No. 25‑1023, authorizing $163,476 for road‑salt purchase and delivery for the 2025‑26 fall and winter season. They also approved the change of managing officer for Randall’s Wine and Spirits, the minutes from the June 16 meeting, and the amended agenda order, all by unanimous vote. A motion to enter closed session was adopted, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of June 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved order of items on agenda, sponsor change for Bill No. 25‑2561 (unanimous)
• Approved change of managing officer for Randall’s Wine and Spirits (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑1023 authorizing $163,476 for road‑salt purchase (unanimous)
• No further action on Bill No. 25‑2561 (final plat plan) at this time
• Adopted motion to hold closed session (aye vote by all five members listed)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved Resolution No. 25‑1022, adopting the city’s 2025‑2030 St. Louis Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. They also approved the release of the 2024 closed‑session minutes to Molly Malone of Stopp & VanHoy. The Board approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes and the agenda order, both unanimously. A motion to enter a closed session was adopted unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved release of 2024 closed‑session minutes to Molly Malone (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑1022, 2025‑2030 Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Veterans Commission

The Veterans Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 10, 2025 meeting. It selected Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the 2026 Veteran Resource Fair. The next regular meeting was scheduled for August 6, 2026 at 5 p.m. The Vietnam Veteran Memorial traveling exhibit was slated for July 24‑27 at Jefferson Barracks.

• Approved May 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected April 18, 2026 for 2026 Veteran Resource Fair
• Scheduled next meeting for August 6, 2026 at 5 p.m.
• Set Vietnam Veteran Memorial exhibit dates July 24‑27 at Jefferson Barracks

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting and the agenda for the June 9, 2025 meeting. The commission agreed to present a clean draft of the subdivision regulation text amendment for a vote at the June 23, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved agenda for June 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled clean draft subdivision regulation amendment for vote on June 23, 2025 (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The Board approved the minutes and agenda items unanimously. It approved 27 liquor license renewals and one new license without objection. The Board re‑appointed Mandy Meininger to the Board of Adjustment unanimously. The Board voted 6‑0 to repeal Section 210.1825, removing limits on retail ephedrine and pseudoephedrine sales.

• Approved May 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved 27 liquor license renewals and 1 new license (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Mandy Meininger to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Repealed Section 210.1825 retail ephedrine limitation (6‑0)

Veterans Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. It set a Memorial Day walk‑through for May 22 at 10 a.m. and scheduled a Flag Day ceremony for June 13 at noon. The commission also confirmed a veteran tent at the Fourth of July concert and a pavilion renaming in Schroeder Park on May 31.

• Approved April 23 minutes unanimously
• Scheduled Memorial Day walk‑through for May 22 at 10 a.m.
• Planned Flag Day ceremony for June 13 at noon at City Hall
• Confirmed veteran tent with free beverage or sandwich at Fourth of July concert
• Set pavilion renaming in Schroeder Park for May 31 at 2 p.m.
• Scheduled next regular meeting for Tuesday, June 10

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a cost‑share agreement with MODOT and an engineering services contract for Phase II of the Manchester Road Pedestrian Improvement Project. It also approved a $44,771.86 resolution to update the digital signboard at Schroeder Park. No action was taken on the proposed repeal of the ephedrine sales restriction. Routine items such as the meeting minutes and agenda order were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Cost Share Agreement with MODOT for Manchester Road Pedestrian Improvement Project Phase II (Ordinance No. 25‑2440) – vote 6‑0
• Approved Engineering Services Contract with George Butler Associates for same project (Ordinance No. 25‑2441) – vote 6‑0
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑1021 to update Schroeder Park digital signboard ($44,771.86) – unanimous
• Approved minutes for May 5 Session One – unanimous
• Approved minutes for May 5 Session Two – unanimous
• Approved amended order of agenda items – unanimous
• Took no further action on Bill No. 25‑2560 (repeal of ephedrine sales limits) – no vote
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Board of Aldermen

The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and agenda order, reappointed Angelica Gutierrez to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and passed several resolutions including the digital signboard purchase, license‑plate recognition cameras, Missouri Blue Shield accreditation, and certification of the 2025 municipal election results. In the second session, Alderman Ottenad was elected President of the Board by a 6‑0 vote. No action was taken on two pedestrian‑improvement bills.

• Approved April 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved order of items on agenda (unanimous)
• Reappointed Angelica Gutierrez to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-1015 certifying 2025 municipal election results (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-1016 digital signboard purchase $67,874.76 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-1017 license‑plate recognition cameras $9,579.84 per year (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-1018 Missouri Blue Shield accreditation (unanimous)
• Elected Alderman Ottenad as President of the Board (6‑0)

Audit and Finance Committee

The Audit and Finance Committee approved the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The committee also approved Peter Bitzer as the new Committee Chairperson, again unanimously. A tentative next meeting was set for July 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Peter Bitzer as Committee Chairperson (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (tentative)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Veterans Commission

The Manchester Veterans Commission met on April 23, 2025 and unanimously approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting for posting on the city website. The commission received updates on the new arts center, community service events, and upcoming Memorial Day activities. No other formal actions or votes were recorded. The next meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2025.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen approved the minutes from the April 7 work session and the April 7 regular meeting, each by unanimous vote. They also approved the agenda order and granted liquor picnic licenses for the St. Louis Scottish Games and On the Rocks, all unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved April 7 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 7 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved order of items on agenda (unanimous)
• Approved liquor picnic license for St. Louis Scottish Games and On the Rocks (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission elected Commissioner Ron Portis as chairman and Commissioner Derrick Williams as secretary. The commission also approved the January 27 2025 meeting minutes and the April 14 agenda by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. No substantive policy actions were taken.

• Elected Ron Portis as Chairman (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Derrick Williams as Secretary (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved January 27 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 14 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Tree Advisory Board

The board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the January 7, 2025 Tree Advisory Board meeting. No other motions were adopted; the board discussed awards, the street‑tree inventory, potential 2026 grants, spring limb‑chipping, Arbor Day plans, and tree health concerns, but these items were not decided.

• Approved January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved Resolution No. 25-1014, authorizing the City Administrator to extend street paint striping services through 2025 for up to $27,500. The motion was made by Alderwoman Huether, seconded by Alderman Streeter, and passed 6‑0. The Board also unanimously approved the March 17 minutes, the agenda order, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda order as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-1014 extending street paint striping services up to $27,500 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen met on April 7, 2025 at 200 Highlands Blvd. Drive. A traffic impact study for Wren Avenue was presented and discussed. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which was carried unanimously.

• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

Veterans Commission

The Veterans Commission unanimously approved the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes and a $60 scholarship application. The planned veteran resource fair was tabled for the next meeting. Clarkson Valley Mayor Sue McNamara was confirmed as the guest speaker for Memorial Day 2025, and a dedication of the Schroeder Park pavilion on May 31 was announced, to be named for former Mayor Mike Wood.

• Approved February 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $60 scholarship for a child of a formerly unhoused veteran family
• Tabled veteran resource fair for next meeting
• Confirmed Clarkson Valley Mayor Sue McNamara as Memorial Day 2025 guest speaker
• Planned dedication of Schroeder Park pavilion on May 31, to be named for former Mayor Mike Wood
• Invited eight veteran staff members to order Hometown Heroes banners (ongoing)
• Added one staff member to the Freedom Memorial Wall
• No decision on Flags of Valor 2026 (no update)