Oakland public meetings in 2024
19 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Board of Aldermen discussed and reached consensus to require escrow for new home construction and additions, to hold contractors accountable for damage to curbs, streets, and sidewalks. City Attorney Bramman will draft two ordinances for the January meeting. The board also approved minutes from three prior meetings, the November voucher, and discussed budget amendments, a city-wide garage sale, and a December street sweep.
- Approved minutes of October 16, 2024 regular meeting (4-0)
- Approved minutes of September 18, 2024 closed meeting (4-0)
- Approved minutes of October 16, 2024 closed meeting (4-0)
- Approved November voucher (4-0)
- Consensus to move forward with escrow requirement for new homes and additions; ordinances to be drafted for January meeting
- Board in favor of city-wide garage sale in spring and city-wide street sweep in December
Board of Aldermen
The agenda contains only boilerplate city information and no specific items for decision or discussion by the Board of Aldermen. No ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.
Meeting
The Board of Aldermen approved a conditional use permit for Perennial Partners LLC to operate a beer and whiskey tasting room with light food service at 801 S. Holmes. The board also passed a budget amendment for street reconstruction on E. Madison Avenue and approved a new alternate member for the Board of Adjustment. All votes were unanimous (4-0).
- Approved Bill #977 granting a conditional use permit to Perennial Partners LLC for a tasting room at 801 S. Holmes (4-0)
- Approved Bill #976 amending the FY 2024-2025 budget for E. Madison Avenue reconstruction (4-0)
- Approved David Gammon as alternate member of the Board of Adjustment (4-0)
- Approved October vouchers (4-0)
- Approved minutes of September 18, 2024 meeting (4-0)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for Perennial Partners LLC to operate a tasting room with limited retail liquor sales at 801 S. Holmes Avenue. They will also vote on amending the FY2024-2025 budget to fund reconstruction of E. Madison Avenue and consider appointing a new alternate member to the Board of Adjustment.
- Public hearing and vote on conditional use permit for Perennial Partners LLC at 801 S. Holmes Avenue
- Bill #976: budget amendment for street improvements on E. Madison Avenue reconstruction
- Bill #977: ordinance granting conditional use permit for tasting room and limited liquor sales
- Nomination and approval of new alternate member for Board of Adjustment
- Closed session authorized for attorney-client communications, personnel, and contract negotiations
Meeting
The Board of Aldermen approved the annual tax levy for fiscal 2024-2025, authorized a code enforcement agreement with Glendale, and contracted with Munibit for a new city website. They also appointed Andrew Stewart as City Administrator and City Clerk, and Helmut Starras as Assistant City Administrator and Assistant City Clerk. All votes were 4-0.
- Approved annual tax levy for 2024 (Bill #971) 4-0
- Authorized code enforcement agreement with Glendale (Bill #972) 4-0
- Approved catering and entertainment contracts for city picnic (Bills #973 & #974) 4-0
- Revised signatories on city bank accounts (Bill #975) 4-0
- Appointed Andrew Stewart as City Administrator and City Clerk, Helmut Starras as Assistant City Administrator and Assistant City Clerk 4-0
- Approved contract with Munibit for new city website 4-0
- Appointed Sally McGwire to Planning and Zoning Commission, Pat White to Historic Preservation Commission 4-0
- Approved annual audit 4-0
Board of Aldermen
The posted agenda for the September 18, 2024 Board of Aldermen meeting contains only general city information and reminders, not a formal agenda with specific items for decision or discussion. No ordinances, resolutions, public hearings, or other actionable items are listed.
Meeting
The Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance clarifying that event planners are exempt from competitive bidding, passed a $24,000 catering contract for the annual picnic, and approved playground mulch purchase. The August meeting was cancelled, and several items were referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review.
- Approved Bill 970 exempting event planners from competitive bidding (4-0)
- Approved $24,000 catering contract with Orlando's for annual picnic (4-0)
- Approved playground mulch purchase from Express Mulch Company (4-0)
- Referred fence permit language update to Planning and Zoning Commission
- Referred building permit language update to Planning and Zoning Commission
- Cancelled August 2024 meeting and authorized payment of August invoices (4-0)
- Approved July 2024 voucher (4-0)
- Approved minutes of June 19, 2024 meetings (3-0, one abstention)
Board of Aldermen
This agenda for the Oakland, Missouri Board of Aldermen meeting on July 24, 2024, contains only general city information and announcements, with no specific legislative, budgetary, or policy items listed for discussion or decision. The document appears to be a placeholder or boilerplate page rather than a substantive meeting agenda.
- No ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or public hearings listed
- No budget items or fee changes mentioned
- No zoning or land-use matters on the agenda
Meeting
The Board of Aldermen adopted the FY 2024-2025 budget (Ordinance #968) after amending it to adjust allocations for the Missouri Use Tax, Permit Fees, and Aquatic Center costs. The board also passed Ordinance #969 to align election certification timelines with state law and update regular meeting dates. Andrew Stewart was approved as Assistant City Clerk/Administrator at $60/hour during the transition period. All votes were 3-0 with Alderperson Daake absent.
- Adopted FY 2024-2025 budget as Ordinance #968 after amendment (3-0)
- Passed Ordinance #969 updating election certification and meeting dates (3-0)
- Approved May 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved May 2024 voucher (3-0)
- Approved Andrew Stewart as Assistant City Clerk/Administrator at $60/hour (3-0)
- Tabled Tree Preservation Ordinance and website update discussions by unanimous consent
- Moved to closed session for attorney-client and personnel matters (3-0)
- Adjourned regular meeting (3-0)
Board of Aldermen
This agenda contains only general city information and announcements, with no specific items for the Board of Aldermen to decide or discuss. It includes reminders about trash container placement, bulk item pickup, and a welcome note for new residents. No ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.
- City-wide garage sale announced for Saturday, May 30th, 8am-12pm
- Reminder that trash containers must be removed from street after pickup and kept out of sight from the street
- Bulk item pickup arranged by calling Meridian at 314-291-3131
- New residents informed that no occupancy inspections are required and trash/recycling/yard waste pickup is city-paid
- Trash pickup occurs three times each Friday (or Saturday on holiday weeks) by Meridian
Meeting
The Board of Aldermen confirmed appointments for city officials including the City Administrator, City Attorney, City Engineer, Treasurer, and Code Official for new terms beginning June 2024. They also approved a $1,500 monthly retainer for the City Attorney, adopted an agreement allowing Oakland residents to use Webster Groves recreational facilities at resident rates, and authorized Ford Asphalt for citywide street repairs. A bill establishing salaries for fiscal year 2024-2025 was tabled.
- Confirmed appointments: Helmut Starr as City Administrator/City Clerk, Andy Bramman as City Attorney, Dan Wind as City Engineer, Charles Funk as Treasurer, Jeff Wolf as Code Official (4-0)
- Approved Bill 965 raising City Attorney monthly retainer to $1,500 (4-0)
- Adopted Bill 966 allowing Oakland residents to use Webster Groves recreational facilities at resident rates (4-0)
- Authorized Bill 967 for Ford Asphalt to repair streets citywide (4-0)
- Tabled Bill 964 establishing salaries for city officials for FY 2024-2025 (unanimous)
- Accepted Meridian's offer to waive yard waste container limit for storm debris pickup on June 1 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-03 certifying April 2, 2024 election results (3-0)
- Approved May 2024 voucher (4-0)
Board of Aldermen
The agenda for the Oakland, Missouri Board of Aldermen meeting on May 30, 2024, contains only general city announcements and community information, with no specific items for decision or discussion. It includes reminders about a city-wide garage sale, trash container rules, bulk pickup, and a welcome note for new residents. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.
- City-wide garage sale on Saturday, May 30, 8am-12pm
- Reminder: trash containers must be removed from street after pickup and kept out of sight from the street
- Bulk items pickup: call Meridian at 314-291-3131
- New residents: no occupancy inspections required; trash/recycling/yard waste pickup arranged and paid by city
Meeting
The Oakland Board of Aldermen voted 4-0 to postpone Resolution 2024-03, which would have accepted the certification of the April 2 General Municipal Election, because the certified results had not yet been received. Discussion of proposed amendments to the Tree Preservation Ordinance was also postponed until a draft of changes can be obtained from the former mayor. The board approved minutes from the March 28 meeting and the April 2024 voucher, each by 4-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports and citizen complaints.
- Postponed Resolution 2024-03 (election certification) to May meeting (4-0)
- Postponed Tree Preservation Ordinance amendments pending draft from former mayor
- Approved minutes of March 28, 2024 meeting (4-0)
- Approved April 2024 voucher (4-0)
Board of Aldermen
This agenda for the Oakland, Missouri Board of Aldermen meeting on April 17, 2024, contains only general city announcements and informational content, with no specific items for board action or discussion. The text includes reminders about a city-wide garage sale, trash container rules, bulk pickup procedures, and a welcome to new residents. No resolutions, 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
- Bulk item pickup arranged by calling Meridian at 314-291-3131
- Notice that no city occupancy inspections are required and trash/recycling/yard waste pickup is city-arranged
Board of Aldermen
This agenda contains only general city information and reminders, with no specific items for decision or discussion by the Board of Aldermen. It is procedural boilerplate.
- City-wide garage sale scheduled for Saturday, May 30th, 8am-12pm
- Reminder to remove trash containers from street after pickup
- Bulk items pickup arranged by calling Meridian at 314-291-3131
- New residents: no occupancy inspections required; trash/recycling/yard waste paid by city
Board of Aldermen
This agenda contains only general city information and announcements, not a formal meeting agenda with action items. It includes notices about a city-wide garage sale, trash container rules, bulk pickup, and a welcome message for new residents. No ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are listed for the Board of Aldermen to decide or discuss.
- 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 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 paid by city
Meeting
The Board of Aldermen approved Bill #957, authorizing a flower bed maintenance contract with Cozy By Nature for 2024, after Bluegrass Lawn & Snow Management withdrew its bid due to a pricing error. A request by the Martins for $600 reimbursement for ditch work was denied for lack of a second. The Board also approved up to $1,000 in staff time to gather old city carts for pickup, and consented to a $1,000 donation to Kirkwood's July 4th fireworks display.
- Approved Bill #957 (Ordinance #957) authorizing a flower bed maintenance agreement with Cozy By Nature for 2024, after Bluegrass withdrew its bid.
- Denied reimbursement of $600 to Mr. and Mrs. Terry Martin for excavation work in the city right-of-way; motion died for lack of a second.
- Approved expenditure of up to $1,000 in staff time to gather old city carts to a central location for pickup by Meridian.
- Consented to a $1,000 donation to the Kirkwood Fireworks Display for July 4th.
- Consented to the Mayor using spending authority to purchase replacement bulletin boards and a park bench.
- Agreed to refer one-way signage issues on S. Brent to the Kirkwood Police Department.
- Set the March meeting for March 27, 2024 at 7 p.m.
- Moved into closed session under Mo. Rev. Stat. Sections 610.021(1) and 610.021(3).
Meeting
The Board of Aldermen approved Ordinance #956 selecting First Bank as the city's primary depository bank and Ordinance #958 authorizing a contract with Rios Landscaping for mowing services. They also approved the January 2024 voucher as amended to postpone payment to Waste Management until services through January 31 were complete. Consideration of flower bed maintenance bids was postponed to the February meeting.
- Approved Ordinance #956 selecting First Bank as city depository (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance #958 authorizing contract with Rios Landscaping for mowing services (4-0)
- Approved January 2024 voucher as amended to postpone Waste Management payment (4-0)
- Postponed flower bed maintenance bid consideration to February 2024 meeting
Board of Aldermen
This agenda is purely informational and contains no official board actions, resolutions, or public hearings. It consists of general city announcements about a garage sale, trash container rules, bulk pickup, and a welcome note for new residents. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for the Board of Aldermen at this meeting.
- City-wide garage sale announced for Saturday, May 30th, 8am-12pm
- Reminder that trash containers must be removed from street after pickup and kept out of sight from the street per city code
- Bulk item pickup arranged by calling Meridian at 314-291-3131
- New residents informed no occupancy inspections required and trash/recycling/yard waste pickup is city-paid