Oakland public meetings in 2023

Meeting

The Board of Aldermen approved a contract with Meridian Waste for 2024-2025 (Bill #955) by a 4-0 vote. They also accepted Spencer Contracting's bid for the E. Madison project (4-0) and postponed discussion of depositary and mowing bids to January 2024. No action was taken on a resident's complaint about an unleashed dog.

• Approved Meridian Waste contract for 2024-2025 (4-0)
• Accepted Spencer Contracting bid for E. Madison project (4-0)
• Postponed depositary and mowing bids to January 2024 (4-0)
• Approved December 2023 voucher (4-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 15, Nov 30, and Sept 20 meetings (4-0, 4-0, 3-0 with one abstention)

Board of Aldermen

The agenda for the December 20, 2023 Board of Aldermen meeting contains only general city information and announcements, with no specific items for decision or discussion. It is purely procedural boilerplate.

Meeting

The Board of Aldermen voted 4-0 to award the city's contract for refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection and hauling to Meridian Waste. The vote also authorized the Mayor, City Administrator, and City Attorney to negotiate the contract terms based on the city's bid specifications and Meridian's proposal. Republic Services was the other bidder but did not attend the meeting.

• Awarded refuse, recycling, and yard waste contract to Meridian Waste (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor, City Administrator, and City Attorney to negotiate contract terms with Meridian Waste

Board of Aldermen

This agenda for the Oakland, Missouri Board of Aldermen meeting on November 30, 2023, contains only general city information and reminders, not specific meeting business. No ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

• No specific agenda items listed; only general city announcements

Meeting

The Board of Aldermen adopted Bill #954, aligning the city's gross receipts tax on video service providers with state law, by a 4-0 vote. A motion to reimburse resident Terry Martin $600 for ditch work done without permits failed 1-2-1. The board also postponed Bill #953 on bond/escrow requirements for excavations and discussed bids for a new trash hauler.

• Adopted Bill #954 aligning video service gross receipts tax with state law (4-0)
• Postponed Bill #953 on bond/escrow requirements for excavations (4-0)
• Denied reimbursement of $600 to resident Terry Martin for unpermitted ditch work (1-2-1)
• Approved November 2023 voucher (4-0)
• Approved September 20, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved October 18, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0, one abstention)

Board of Aldermen

This agenda contains no meeting-specific business items, only general city information about trash pickup, a garage sale, and community history. The Board of Aldermen meeting itself has no listed agenda items.

• No ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or public hearings listed

Meeting

The Board voted 0-3 against adopting a Tier 3 cooperative agreement with Kirkwood for parks and recreation access, then voted 3-0 to give notice of non-renewal of the existing Aquatic Center agreement for 2024. The Board also approved a snow removal contract with Bluegrass Lawn and Snow Management and increased the purchasing agent's spending authority. Citizen comments highlighted frustration with the city's zoning and drainage review process.

• Rejected Tier 3 cooperative agreement with Kirkwood for parks and recreation access (0-3)
• Voted to give Kirkwood notice of non-renewal of Aquatic Center agreement for 2024 (3-0)
• Approved snow and ice removal contract with Bluegrass Lawn and Snow Management for 2023-24 (3-0)
• Approved ordinance increasing purchasing agent's authority for purchases without prior board approval (3-0)
• Approved October 2023 voucher as amended, adding payments to Spencer Contracting and Lashly Baer (3-0)
• Approved September 27, 2023 special meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled approval of September 20, 2023 minutes due to lack of quorum

Board of Aldermen

The provided document contains city information and community announcements rather than a meeting agenda. There are no items listed for discussion or decision by the Board of Aldermen.

Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting to adopt revised 2023 tax rates for real estate and personal property after the State Auditor's Office adjusted rate ceilings due to late changes in property valuations. Bill #949, which repealed the previously approved Ordinance #945 and set the new rates, was passed unanimously (4-0). The meeting lasted about 10 minutes.

• Adopted Ordinance #949 setting 2023 tax rates for residential, commercial real estate and personal property (4-0)

Board of Aldermen

This agenda contains only general city information and announcements, not a list of items the Board of Aldermen will decide or discuss. It includes reminders about trash container placement, bulk pickup, and a city-wide garage sale, but no specific legislative or policy actions are scheduled.

• City-wide garage sale scheduled Saturday, May 30th, 8am-12pm
• Reminder: trash containers must be removed from street after pickup and kept out of sight per city code
• Bulk item pickup arranged by calling Meridian at 314-291-3131
• New residents: no occupancy inspections required; trash/recycling/yard waste pickup paid by city

Meeting

The Board of Aldermen approved the 2023 tax rate (Bill #945) and several other ordinances, including a code re-codification contract and a catering agreement for the annual picnic. A contract with Black Raven for website and social media services was tabled for further discussion. The board also authorized bid solicitations for waste hauling, snow plowing, lawn maintenance, and flower bed maintenance, and approved a change in policy with Spire for excavation permits.

• Approved 2023 tax rate ordinance (Bill #945) (3-0)
• Approved code re-codification contract with General Code (Bill #946) (3-0)
• Tabled website upgrade contract with Black Raven (Bill #947) (3-0)
• Approved catering contract with Orlando Gardens for annual picnic (Bill #948) (3-0)
• Authorized bid solicitations for waste hauling, snow plowing, lawn maintenance, and flower bed maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved change of policy with Spire for excavation permits (unanimous)
• Approved $1,250 expenditure for striping Melshire Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $300 contribution to River Des Peres Trash Bash (unanimous)

Meeting

The Board approved Bill 944, authorizing a contract with Weinhardt Party Rentals for tents, chairs, and other items for the 2023 Community Picnic. The contract was awarded to the second-lowest bidder because they included 10 disposal trash cans with liners and an ice tub, which the low bidder did not offer. The vote was unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Bill 944: Contract with Weinhardt Party Rentals for 2023 Community Picnic supplies (3-0)

Board of Aldermen

This agenda contains only general city information and announcements, not a list of items the Board of Aldermen will decide or discuss. It includes reminders about trash container placement, a city-wide garage sale, and notes for new residents about trash pickup. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• City-wide garage sale scheduled Saturday, May 30th, 8am-12pm
• Reminder that trash containers must be removed from street after pickup and kept out of sight from the street
• Special bulk items pickup arranged by calling Meridian at 314-291-3131
• New residents: no occupancy inspections required; trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup paid for by the City of Oakland

Meeting

The Board of Aldermen voted 3-0 to allocate $5,000 of 2024 CDBG funds to the Home Improvement Program and the balance to the Oakland Avenue bridge project, with excess funds for flood remediation. They also adopted Ordinance #943 amending the Zoning Code to restrict recreational vehicle parking in residential districts, and approved contracts for swale construction ($7,400) and slope repair ($10,300) with Kuesel Contracting Company, Inc. Additionally, the Board set salaries and appointed officials for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, updated bank account signatories, and elected Alderperson Lueker as Board President.

• Allocated $5,000 of 2024 CDBG funds to HIP, balance to Oakland Avenue bridge, excess to flood remediation (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #943 amending Zoning Code to restrict RV parking in residential districts (3-0)
• Approved $7,400 swale construction contract with Kuesel Contracting Company, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved $10,300 slope repair contract with Kuesel Contracting Company, Inc. (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #939 setting salaries and appointing City Officials for 2023-2024 (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #942 updating bank account signatories (3-0)
• Elected Alderperson Lueker as Board President (3-0)
• Authorized Treasurer and City Administrator to prepare RFQ for City Depository (3-0)

Meeting

The Oakland Board of Aldermen approved Mayor Steuby's nomination of Thomas Daake Jr. to fill the vacant Ward 1 aldermanic seat on a 3-0 vote. The board also adopted the FY 2023-2024 budget (Ordinance #937) and maintained the utility gross receipts tax rate (Ordinance #938), both by 3-0 votes. The budget projects a $19,725 operating surplus and approximately $2 million in reserves by June 30, 2024. The board also approved the June 2023 voucher and the May 2023 meeting minutes, each 3-0.

• Approved May 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Confirmed Mayor's nomination of Thomas Daake Jr. to fill vacant Ward 1 aldermanic seat (3-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report for period through May 31, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved June 2023 Voucher (3-0)
• Adopted Bill #937 as Ordinance #937: FY 2023-2024 Budget (3-0)
• Adopted Bill #938 as Ordinance #938: Maintaining utility gross receipts tax rate (3-0)
• Voted 3-0 to adjourn to closed session under Mo.Rev.Stat. 610.021(12) to discuss contract negotiations
• Adjourned regular meeting (3-0)

Board of Aldermen

This agenda for the Oakland Board of Aldermen meeting on June 21, 2023, contains only general city information and boilerplate content, with no specific items for decision or discussion listed. It includes reminders about a city-wide garage sale, trash container rules, bulk item pickup, and information for new residents. No ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• City-wide garage sale scheduled Saturday, May 30th, 8am-12pm (advertised in Webster Kirkwood Times and signs around town)
• Reminder that trash containers must be removed from street after pickup and kept out of sight from street per city code
• Special bulk items pickup arranged by calling Meridian at 314-291-3131
• New residents: no occupancy inspections required; trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup arranged and paid for by City of Oakland

Meeting

The Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #921, updating the City's Land Disturbance Code to align with St. Louis County standards, and approved Ordinances #933 and #934 for a prosecution assistant services agreement with Glendale and a PAMS workstation maintenance contract. The Board also approved a license for repair work on the Fortune Lane monument wall, a $2,000 payment to Reliable Tree Care for tree trimming, and the April 2023 voucher list. Mayor Andrew Stewart announced his resignation effective April 30, 2023, due to a move to Glendale.

• Approved minutes of March 15, March 29, January 18, and March 29, 2023 meetings (4-0).
• Approved April 2023 voucher list (4-0).
• Approved up to $2,000 payment to Reliable Tree Care for tree trimming on Fortune Lane (4-0).
• Accepted Treasurer's ARPA report (3-0, with one abstention).
• Approved issuance of a license for Fortune Lane monument wall repair (4-0).
• Adopted Bill #921 as Ordinance #921, updating the Land Disturbance Code (3-0, with one abstention).
• Adopted Bill #933 as Ordinance #933, authorizing a prosecution assistant agreement with Glendale (4-0).
• Adopted Bill #934 as Ordinance #934, authorizing a PAMS workstation maintenance agreement with REJIS (4-0).

Meeting

The Board of Aldermen approved a $2,944.28 street striping contract with Spencer Contracting (4-0) and voted to temporarily close Frisco and Lexington streets at Berry Road due to cut-through traffic from a Berry Road lane closure. They also approved a $3 million umbrella insurance policy payment and moved into closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approved $2,944.28 street striping contract with Spencer Contracting (4-0)
• Temporarily closed Frisco and Lexington streets at Berry Road until April 19, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved $3 million umbrella insurance policy payment before April 10 due date (4-0)
• Moved into closed session for attorney-client communications and employee matter (roll call, all aye)

Meeting

The Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance No. 922, levying an additional sales tax on adult-use marijuana and calling for a voter election to approve the tax. It also adopted Ordinance No. 923, amending sign placement rules on East Argonne and removing a sign on Holmes at the I-44 Bridge. The Board approved the concept plan for East Madison Avenue reconstruction and directed the City Engineer to proceed with construction drawings for spring bidding.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 922: additional sales tax on adult-use marijuana, calling for voter election (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 923: amending sign placement on East Argonne and removing a sign on Holmes at I-44 Bridge (3-0)
• Approved concept plan for East Madison Avenue reconstruction, directed drafting of construction drawings for spring bidding (3-0)
• Approved January 2023 voucher and check detail (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 2, 2023 as amended (4-0)

Meeting

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved two ordinances adopting St. Louis County building and swimming pool codes as Oakland's own, and authorized an amendment to the existing code enforcement agreement with the county. The board also voted 4-0 to appoint Grant Stecher as the city's Building Commissioner for the remaining term. The meeting included a closed session for attorney-client communications, personnel, and contract negotiations.

• Approved Ordinance 924: Amendment to code enforcement agreement with St. Louis County (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 925: Adoption of St. Louis County building/swimming pool codes (4-0)
• Appointed Grant Stecher as Building Commissioner (4-0)

Meeting

The Board of Aldermen approved Ordinance No. 922, levying an additional sales tax on adult-use marijuana and calling for an election for voter approval. They also approved Ordinance No. 923, amending sign placement rules on East Argonne and Holmes at the I-44 Bridge. The Board voted 3-0 on both ordinances. Additionally, the Board approved the concept plan for East Madison Avenue reconstruction and directed the City Engineer to proceed with construction drawings for spring bidding.

• Approved Ordinance No. 922 levying additional sales tax on adult-use marijuana and calling for an election (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 923 amending sign placement on East Argonne and Holmes at I-44 Bridge (3-0)
• Approved concept plan for East Madison Avenue reconstruction and directed drafting construction drawings for spring bidding (3-0)
• Approved minutes of December 21, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved January 2023 voucher and check detail (4-0)
• Held closed session for attorney-client communications, personnel matters, and contract negotiations (3-0, with one absent vote)

Board of Aldermen

This agenda for the Oakland, Missouri Board of Aldermen meeting on January 18, 2023, contains only general city announcements and community information, with no specific items for decision or discussion. It includes reminders about trash container placement, bulk item pickup, and a city-wide garage sale, but no ordinances, resolutions, or other official actions are listed.

• City-wide garage sale scheduled for Saturday, May 30th, 8am-12pm
• Reminder that trash containers must be removed from street after pickup and kept out of sight per city code
• Bulk items pickup arranged by calling Meridian at 314-291-3131
• New residents: no occupancy inspections required; trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup paid by city
• Meridian makes three trips into Oakland each Friday (or Saturday on holiday weeks)