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Fenton aldermen approve series of routine contracts, permits and appointments
Summary
At its Oct. 3 meeting the Fenton Board of Aldermen approved multiple vendor contracts, a municipal judge pay increase and a series of routine permits and disposals; the board continued a decision on a prefabricated restroom pending crane/site measurements.
The Fenton Board of Aldermen on Oct. 3 approved several routine contracts, renewals and permits and voted to continue one capital project until staff returns with on‑site measurements.
Key votes and motions at the meeting included approved motions to increase the municipal judge’s pay, enter or amend several vendor agreements, renew finance software, authorize a community event, and consent to a rights‑of‑way assignment.
Municipal judge compensation: Alderman Classe, chairing the police and municipal courts item, said the municipal judge has earned $1,000 a month since February 2007 and requested a $200 monthly increase. Alderman Classe moved to grant the $200 increase; Alderman Harrell seconded and the board voted in favor.
Emergency restoration services contract: Staff brought forward a proposal for an on‑call master service agreement for emergency restoration work after Blue Sky approached the city. The committee recommended having master agreements with both Blue Sky and Servpro so staff can call qualified vendors for roof leaks, flood cleanup and mold remediation. The board voted to proceed with the service agreements.
HVAC maintenance: The board approved an amendment to the city’s HVAC maintenance and repair agreement with DECA to accommodate a rate increase. Staff described DECA as responsive and a primary provider for the city’s HVAC systems.
Website redesign: Staff presented a CivicPlus quote and recommended moving to a mid‑level package that adds department header pages and includes a redesign every two years. The board approved the CivicPlus package and the associated annual cost increase.
Finance software renewal: The board approved a renewal for the city’s Citi Accounting financial software despite a noted 5% price increase; staff said finance is testing other vendors but must remain on the current platform in the interim.
Property disposition and community events: The board approved disposition (sale or donation) of an Old Town redevelopment display and granted a permit for Saint Paul’s Catholic School’s annual walkathon, including police assistance for road closures.
Right‑of‑way agreement assignment: Staff reported EverStream has sold assets and Unite Private Network LLC seeks to assume EverStream’s rights and obligations under existing right‑of‑way agreements (including a bridge use arrangement). The board authorized staff to proceed with a formal ordinance consenting to the assignment and asked the city clerk to send an invoice seeking reimbursement of review/legal costs.
Continued items: The board continued consideration of a proposed prefabricated restroom after staff identified crane and delivery constraints and asked for on‑site measurements; the item was continued to the November committee meeting so staff can finalize logistics and costs.
Next steps: For items continued or requiring further study—chiefly the prefabricated restroom and additional surge/protection options for the Riverchase YMCA—staff will return with site measurements, pricing and recommendations at the November meeting. The board concluded with a successful motion to close part of the meeting under the cited code provision for a forthcoming closed session.
