2014-06-30 Special - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

federal government keeps the Congressional Record that includes comments given in session proceedings Ms. McQueen said that Robert’s Rules states “by a single vote, a series of special orders or general orders or a mixture of both can be made; such a series is called an agenda” therefore it only takes one to change the agenda. Ms. McQueen asked if it was not the City Clerk who prepared the resolutions and ordinances for the agenda not the City Manager Ms. McQueen said discussion over video-conferencing is long overdue. She did not agree with text or spirit of Resolution 2014-26. Mayor Welsch noted from the City Clerk that the software storage software the City uses is being upgraded and she has not been able to upload records lately. Jeffrey Bassin, 531 Mapleview, University City Mr. Bassin spoke of a past incident where a group of residents spoke against a business being allowed and the Council then listened and overturn the City recommendation. Without citizen comments that could not happen. Mr. Bassin said from his past experience he has never witnessed the kind of meetings that have been occurring in University City. He quoted what “dictatorship” was described in the dictionary. Barbara Santoro, 514 Midvale, University City, MO Ms. Santoro questioned not including comments and discussion in the formal minutes. She suggested they could be included in a separate packet after each session. If comments and discussion are not liked of the minority and insignificant numbers of citizens, the Council’s action might be on the wrong track. Gregory Pace, 7171 Westmoreland, University City, MO Mr. Pace asked to clear up his last statement noting that he never said Mr. Salamon’s item ever passed but rather that he went to work lobbying to get enough in favor and not until then was it put back on the agenda. It did not pass because one of the votes he convinced to change could not be at the meeting. He noted the point was that he did not bring the motion back until he had the votes. Mr. Pace noted his name was invoked tonight. He stated that he sent an email as to how he interpreted Robert’s Rules and was accused of impugning Ms. Dickey’s reputation. Mr. Pace said he just gave a comparison of interpretations to make a case. Mr. Pace said he hoped that one did not have to have expertise in order to speak to Council as was just suggested by Councilmember Carr. Lastly he said he was not tired of the meetings. Ed Mass, 8360 Cornell, University City Mr. Mass stated that none of the gang of five were willing to go on record as to why all of the meetings. He gave his interpretation which he prefaced by saying “Thugs often act in the dark of night for specific purpose and try to get away quickly without a public notice”. He said all the meetings were called quickly to pass rule changes and other items without public awareness and notice. He asked to go on record stating, “The gang of five is entirely wrong removing any of the discussion from the minutes”. Mr. Mass said he was taught that when a statement is made and their actions were contradictory to that statement, it would be considered a lie. He stated Mayor Welsch’s action were contrary to her statement in reprimanding Councilmember Kraft. Mayor Welsch entertained a motion to go into a closed session according to Missouri Revised Statutes 610.021 (1) Legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys and (2) Leasing, purchase or sale of real estate by a public governmental body where public knowledge of the transaction might adversely affect the legal consideration therefor. 3