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Crestwood Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting – January 14, 2026

Board of Aldermen & Boards — Wednesday, January 14, 2026

BodyCrestwood, Missouri

SessionBoard of Aldermen & Boards

DateWednesday, January 14, 2026

StatusFILED

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Okay, seven o'clock.

0:52

All this uh January 13th Port of Alderman meeting to order.

0:55

If you please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:58

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

1:06

Under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

1:10

City Clerk, can you please take roll?

1:13

Alderman Zavas.

1:15

Alderman Morrison.

1:16

Alderman Ballis.

1:18

Here.

1:18

Alder Person now.

1:20

Here.

1:21

Alderman Hall.

1:22

Here.

1:23

Alderman Maybe.

1:24

Here.

1:24

Alderman Seven.

1:26

Here.

1:26

And Alderman Jadella.

1:28

Excuse.

1:28

Thank you.

1:29

You have seven.

1:30

You have a quorum, Your Honor.

1:31

Please proceed.

1:32

Very good.

1:32

Under presentations, communications, and appointment.

1:34

We have one item, and that is the oath of office for fire chief Ryan Harrell.

1:39

I'm going to finish out there.

1:43

Try light.

1:51

So throughout Pressworth has actually been very fortunate over the years to have pretty good fire chiefs, actually excellent fire chiefs.

2:00

They've all brought different experiences, and I think that's worked out well for the city.

2:08

Actually, I think I think he actually brings something a little more than that.

2:12

His enthusiasm and uh excitement that is already brought along with all of the experience and knowledge and education.

2:21

Um I think it just actually I believe tonight we are kind of witnessing the beginning of a new chapter for our fire department here across the uh we're all very thrilled that you decided to come to Crosswood and lend your leadership and your abilities to take us to that next chapter.

2:37

So let's get that started.

2:41

Thank you.

2:42

I appreciate it.

2:54

Do you Ryan Harrell, as you Ryan Harrow, as Fire Chief of the Crestwood Fire Department, will you hereby declare that you support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Missouri, the confirmed of the city of Cressford?

3:08

I do.

3:09

Do you will you faithfully honestly and impartially discharge the duties of fire chief of this city of Crestwood's fire department?

3:16

I will.

3:17

Do you pledge to carry out the duties of fire chief to the best of your ability?

3:21

And will you honor and respect the mission, goals, purpose, and policies of the City of Crestwood's fire department?

3:28

I will.

3:29

Do you pledge to promote and protect the best interests of the City of Crestwood through fiscal responsibility, honesty, integrity, and loyalty?

3:38

I will.

3:39

Do you never will you never allow your personal feelings nor danger to yourself deter you from your responsibilities as fire chief?

3:47

I will never at all times respect the property and rights of all.

3:54

I will.

3:54

And will you recognize the badge as a symbol of your office of public faith and trust and would you remain true to the ethics of fire service?

4:02

I will.

4:03

Do you accept the self-imposed and self-enforced obligation as your responsibility and make these promises so solemnly, freely and upon your honor?

4:12

I do.

4:13

Congratulations, sir.

4:31

Why don't you all come up and help with that?

4:56

Thank you.

5:28

So that brings us uh right to public comment.

5:30

Uh it's an opportunity for anybody to speak anything on or off the agenda related to Crestwood.

5:35

Um anybody care speaking.

5:40

Seeing none.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

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Procedural████████████████████████████28%

Personnel Matters██████████10%

Public Works██████████10%

Public Safety███████7%

Summary of Proceedings

Crestwood Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting – January 14, 2026

Note: The official agenda lists this meeting as Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The summary below uses the date provided in the instruction (January 14, 2026).

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM with seven aldermen present. Highlights included the swearing‑in of Fire Chief Ryan Harrell, the announcement of City Administrator Kris Simpson’s departure, and unanimous approval of a consent agenda covering multiple routine purchases and agreements.

Consent Calendar

Approval of Minutes: December 9, 2025 Board of Aldermen regular meeting minutes and a record of adjournment to closed session on December 23, 2025.
Appointment: Megan Gadallah appointed as Crestwood’s representative on the University of Missouri Extension Council, term ending February 2027.
Resolution – Kirkwood Police Firearms Range: Approved an agreement with the City of Kirkwood Police Department to use its indoor firearms range in Kirkwood Park.
Resolution – Crest Oak Lane Sidewalk Grant: Approved a grant application for construction of five‑foot‑wide sidewalks on Crest Oak Lane from East Watson Road to Harwich Drive.
Ordinance – Additional De‑Icing Salt: Amended Ordinance 5563 to purchase additional de‑icing salt from the St. Louis Metro APWA Salt Cooperative, with an additional not‑to‑exceed amount of $29,000.
Ordinance – REJIS Service Agreement: Approved annual renewal of the law enforcement services agreement with REJIS Commission.
Ordinance – Police Vehicle Purchase: Authorized purchase of one 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit police vehicle for a total not‑to‑exceed $42,200.
Ordinance – Compact Track Loader: Authorized purchase of a 2026 New Holland compact track loader for $64,851, and designated a 2015 Case track steer as surplus for trade‑in.
Ordinance – Two Ford F250 Vehicles: Authorized purchase of two 2026 Ford F250 vehicles for $57,190, and designated two existing vehicles as surplus for trade‑in.
Ordinance – Two Ford F550 Vehicles: Authorized purchase of two 2026 Ford F550 vehicles for $240,000, and designated two existing vehicles as surplus for sale.

Reports and Announcements

City Administrator Departure: Kris Simpson announced he will leave Crestwood effective January 31, 2026, to become City Administrator of Creve Coeur. He thanked the Board and community for the privilege of serving for ten years.
Fire Chief Oath of Office: Ryan Harrell was sworn in as Fire Chief. The Mayor noted Harrell’s enthusiasm, experience, and education, calling the moment “the beginning of a new chapter” for the fire department.
Alderman Hall (Beautify Crestwood Club): Reported on the club’s three‑year government center landscaping project and plans for the Joseph Seption House log cabin. The Seption House Foundation raised $30,000 from fundraisers; a trivia night is scheduled for March 6 at the community center. Also noted the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.
Alderman Maybe (Planning & Zoning): Announced that Seven Brew Coffee was approved for the Crestwood Crossing development, with an expected opening in mid‑ to late‑summer. Commended the police department for saving taxpayer money by choosing a local vendor for vehicle purchases and using the Kirkwood range agreement.
Alderman Seven: Reported on the open house for Back Nine golf (virtual golf venue in Washington Plaza), noted the Crestwood Chamber of Commerce has grown by at least two dozen businesses in the past year, and announced that the Beautify Crestwood Club received its official 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter.
Alderman Morrison: Expressed appreciation for Megan Gadallah’s service on the University of Missouri Extension Council and welcomed her appointment to that role.
Mayor’s Report: Noted that Crestwood summer camp registrations opened at 8:00 AM and sold out by 9:45 AM. Reported progress at Sanders Park (more open space, with phase two homes to begin this spring). Announced a goal‑setting session with staff in February, a presentation to the Crestwood‑Sunset Hills Rotary Club, a meeting with Cub Scouts, and that a Waste Connections representative will attend the next meeting to discuss service reliability.

Key Outcomes

Consent Agenda Approved Unanimously: All ten consent items were approved by a roll‑call vote of 7‑0.
Closed Session Adjourned: The Board voted 7‑0 to adjourn to closed session immediately following the regular meeting, citing Missouri Revised Statutes 610.021(1) (legal) and (3) (personnel).

Meeting Transcript

Okay, seven o'clock. All this uh January 13th Port of Alderman meeting to order. If you please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. Under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. City Clerk, can you please take roll? Alderman Zavas. Alderman Morrison. Alderman Ballis. Here. Alder Person now. Here. Alderman Hall. Here. Alderman Maybe. Here. Alderman Seven. Here. And Alderman Jadella. Excuse. Thank you. You have seven. You have a quorum, Your Honor. Please proceed. Very good. Under presentations, communications, and appointment. We have one item, and that is the oath of office for fire chief Ryan Harrell. I'm going to finish out there. Try light. So throughout Pressworth has actually been very fortunate over the years to have pretty good fire chiefs, actually excellent fire chiefs. They've all brought different experiences, and I think that's worked out well for the city. Actually, I think I think he actually brings something a little more than that. His enthusiasm and uh excitement that is already brought along with all of the experience and knowledge and education. Um I think it just actually I believe tonight we are kind of witnessing the beginning of a new chapter for our fire department here across the uh we're all very thrilled that you decided to come to Crosswood and lend your leadership and your abilities to take us to that next chapter. So let's get that started. Thank you. I appreciate it. Do you Ryan Harrell, as you Ryan Harrow, as Fire Chief of the Crestwood Fire Department, will you hereby declare that you support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Missouri, the confirmed of the city of Cressford? I do. Do you will you faithfully honestly and impartially discharge the duties of fire chief of this city of Crestwood's fire department? I will. Do you pledge to carry out the duties of fire chief to the best of your ability? And will you honor and respect the mission, goals, purpose, and policies of the City of Crestwood's fire department? I will. Do you pledge to promote and protect the best interests of the City of Crestwood through fiscal responsibility, honesty, integrity, and loyalty? I will. Do you never will you never allow your personal feelings nor danger to yourself deter you from your responsibilities as fire chief? I will never at all times respect the property and rights of all. I will. And will you recognize the badge as a symbol of your office of public faith and trust and would you remain true to the ethics of fire service?

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