Politics & Government
Wing Ding, Fill the Boot Events Discussed at Crestwood Board of Aldermen Meeting
In a rapidly paced meeting in Crestwood that lasted only 35 minutes, the board agreed to two measures that will aid charities, agreed to purchase a stump grinder and readopted the city's conflict of interest ordinance.
Business was brisk at the Crestwood Board of Aldermen meeting earlier this week. Four items were introduced and voted on.
The first item was a request for a one-day liquor license to the United Cerebral Palsy Heartland for a Wing Ding event on Thursday, Aug. 25, in Crestwood Court. The license was approved by a unanimous vote.
The second item was the consideration of a Toll Road Permit to the Crestwood Fire Department. The department wants to conduct the toll roads as part of its “Fill the Boot” campaign to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The toll road would be at the intersection of Watson and Sappington roads and would be held on Aug. 12-13, Aug. 19-20 and Aug. 26-27. The measure was approved unanimously.
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The third item was the consideration of an ordinance prohibiting conflict of interest on part of the mayor, the Board of Aldermen, the city administrator and the director of finance. It was noted that this is part of the Crestwood Municipal Code and is renewed every two years. The measure passed unanimously.
The fourth item was the consideration of the purchase of a stump grinder. It would be purchased from Vermeer SC252 Stump Grinders. The previous stump grinder was removed from service after 33 years of use. The cost to purchase the new stump grinder is $15,449.36, but the cost to rent a stump grinder would be approximately $2,210 per year, with the cost rising to $5,525 per year if the stump grinding service also was purchased. The measure passed unanimously.
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The only other business of note was Police Chief Michael Paillou sharing that there had been a string of car break-ins in Crestwood, and in most cases the cars had been unlocked. He urged people to lock their cars and not be timid about calling the police if they notice anyone or anything strange.
One Crestwood citizen asked to speak before the board. He urged the city to not purchase any electronic devices due to possibility of increased solar activity that might destroy the electronic devices. Members of the board listened but made no comment.
On that note, the meeting was adjourned.