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Crestwood Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting - September 23, 2026

Board of Aldermen & Boards — Wednesday, September 23, 2026
BodyCrestwood, Missouri
SessionBoard of Aldermen & Boards
DateWednesday, September 23, 2026
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1:11

All right, my clock says it's seven o'clock, so I'll call this board of all the meeting order for September 22nd.

1:17

If you please join me in Pledge of Allegiance.

1:19

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

1:26

One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

1:32

City Clerk team, please take a roll.

1:35

Alderman Zavas.

1:36

Alderman Morrison.

1:38

Alderperson Nangalorum.

1:40

Alder Person now.

1:42

Here.

1:42

Alderman Hall.

1:44

Alderman Maybe.

1:46

Here.

1:46

Alderman Sebin.

1:47

Here.

1:48

Alderman Jadala.

1:49

All later here.

1:50

You have a quorum, Your Honor.

1:52

Very good.

1:52

Uh we have no presentations, communications, and appointments, but we do have one public hearing this or this evening.

1:58

So it's an ordinance establishing the annual rates of tax levies for the year 2026 for all taxable residential, commercial, and personal property in the city of Crestwood.

2:07

So I will call this public hearing to order.

2:11

As I just said, this is just kind of our annual exercise to set our tax rates uh in accordance with uh state law.

2:18

And um if if I looked at it correctly, I think it's pretty much the same as it was last year.

2:23

Um I think there was one slight change on the commercial, but uh not anything to speak of.

2:28

So uh this is a public hearing.

2:30

Um the public isn't invited to comment on this topic.

2:33

If anyone cares to, please raise your hand.

2:37

You sure it's exciting.

2:40

Okay, seeing none.

2:41

Uh before uh any further board input before we close the public hearing and move on to the ordinance.

2:48

Seeing none, is there a motion and a second to close the public hearing?

2:51

So move.

2:52

Second.

2:54

All in favor say aye.

2:55

Aye.

2:56

Any opposed say nay.

2:57

Moving on to the ordinance itself.

2:59

Any discussion on the ordinance.

3:03

Seeing none, is there a motion and a second for a first reading?

3:06

So moved.

3:08

Second.

3:09

All in favor of first reading, say aye.

3:11

Aye.

3:12

Any opposed say nay.

3:13

City clerk, you can please read that for a first time.

3:18

An ordinance establishing establishing the annual rate of tax levies for the year 2026 on all taxable residential, commercial, and personal property in the city of Crestwood, and providing for the extension of said taxes on the books of the collector.

3:33

Roll call vote, please.

3:34

Alderoman Jadala.

3:36

Yes.

3:38

Yes.

3:39

Alder Person Nangalorum.

3:41

Yes.

3:45

Yes.

3:47

Yes.

3:48

Alder Person now.

3:49

Yes.

3:50

Alderman Zavis.

3:51

Yes.

3:51

Eight eyes.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Community Engagement██████████████████████████████████████████42%
Procedural█████████████████████████████████████37%
Historic Preservation█████████9%
Public Transportation███████7%
Public Safety█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Crestwood Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting - September 23, 2026

Note on date discrepancy: The agenda and transcript indicate this meeting occurred on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, but the provided instruction specifies the date as September 23, 2026. The summary uses the instructed date.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Key actions included a public hearing and unanimous approval of the 2026 tax levy ordinance, reports from aldermen on community events, and approval of a consent agenda that included routine items and two new business ordinances moved to consent. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to enter a closed session.

Public Hearing: 2026 Tax Levy Ordinance

  • Mayor opened a public hearing for an ordinance establishing the annual tax rates for 2026 on all taxable residential, commercial, and personal property. The rates were described as largely unchanged from the prior year with a slight adjustment on commercial property.
  • No members of the public commented. The hearing was closed, and the ordinance was read twice. Both readings passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 8-0 (all eight aldermen present voting yes).

Reports & Comments

  • Alderman Jadala reported on the success of Crestwood Night Out (attendance doubled from the prior year) and a stargazing event.
  • Alderman Zavis was out of town and had no report.
  • Alderman Morrison noted two ward one Night Out parties, positive feedback on parking, and thanked staff for giveaway items (especially glow sticks).
  • Alderperson Nangalorum reported attending four ward parties, discussed speeding and traffic calming concerns, and noted one neighborhood gathering that had been meeting for 28 years.
  • Alderperson Now attended a neighborhood Night Out and a stargazing event, and updated on Sappington House Foundation progress (logs being raised, interior work, fundraiser event scheduled).
  • Alderman Hall attended three ward three parties (one with 67 attendees), highlighted upcoming Rondy Palooza weekend, and provided construction updates on the Joseph Sappington Cabin (logs up, flooring delivered, front deck framed, stonemason to begin soon). He also noted Sun Crest Fest is nearly fully funded by sponsorships.
  • Alderman Maybe thanked police and fire for Night Out participation, noted the fire department’s presence in the annexed area with both vehicles, and mentioned the upcoming Planning and Zoning meeting on October 7.
  • Alderman Sebin reported on a community center walk-through, results of the Christmas and Crestwood Trivia Night ($4,300 intake, proceeds for December items), and multiple other community events (garden market, Father Dixon Cemetery trivia night, personal milestones).
  • City Administrator thanked public safety and staff for Night Out support.
  • Mayor announced a paint recycling event on Saturday and an electronics recycling event the following weekend, and thanked all departments for making Night Out a success.

Consent Agenda

  • The consent agenda originally included:
    • Approval of September 8, 2026 Board of Aldermen regular meeting minutes.
    • Temporary liquor license for St. Raymond-St. Elizabeth Maronite Catholic Church (October 17 fall festival).
    • Temporary liquor license for Our Lady of Providence Parish Catholic Church (October 10 fall festival).
    • Temporary liquor license for City of Crestwood Parks and Recreation (October 10 event).
    • A proclamation honoring Marsha Sappington Halkola.
    • Ordinance approving agreement with Lawrence Group for Whitecliff Park Trail Loop and Pedestrian Bridge.
    • Ordinance approving agreement with CCIMW, LLC for Aquatic Center Lazy River and Leisure Pool Painting Project.
  • Alderman Maybe moved to add two new business ordinances to the consent agenda. The motion passed unanimously (voice vote). The added items were:
    • Ordinance authorizing an amendment with Enterprise Sewer and Drain for additional scope and compensation not to exceed $40,000.
    • Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5608 (Sewer Lateral Fund Budget) for fiscal year 2026.
  • The clerk read all consent items, and the entire consent agenda (including the added items) passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 8-0.

Future Issues

  • Alderman Maybe requested a discussion item titled "Sewer Lateral Tax Discussion" be placed on the next meeting agenda.

Adjournment and Closed Session

  • The city clerk read the closed session notice (Missouri Revised Statute 610.021(1)(12)(13) for legal advice, contract documents, and personnel records). A motion to adjourn to closed session was seconded and passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 8-0.

Key Outcomes

  • Unanimous approval of the 2026 tax levy ordinance on both readings (8-0).
  • Unanimous approval of the consent agenda (8-0), including temporary liquor licenses, a proclamation, two professional service agreements, and two new business ordinances moved to consent.
  • Unanimous vote to enter closed session (8-0).
  • Future agenda will include a discussion item on sewer lateral tax.

Meeting Transcript

All right, my clock says it's seven o'clock, so I'll call this board of all the meeting order for September 22nd. If you please join me in Pledge of Allegiance. I have pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. City Clerk team, please take a roll. Alderman Zavas. Alderman Morrison. Alderperson Nangalorum. Alder Person now. Here. Alderman Hall. Alderman Maybe. Here. Alderman Sebin. Here. Alderman Jadala. All later here. You have a quorum, Your Honor. Very good. Uh we have no presentations, communications, and appointments, but we do have one public hearing this or this evening. So it's an ordinance establishing the annual rates of tax levies for the year 2026 for all taxable residential, commercial, and personal property in the city of Crestwood. So I will call this public hearing to order. As I just said, this is just kind of our annual exercise to set our tax rates uh in accordance with uh state law. And um if if I looked at it correctly, I think it's pretty much the same as it was last year. Um I think there was one slight change on the commercial, but uh not anything to speak of. So uh this is a public hearing. Um the public isn't invited to comment on this topic. If anyone cares to, please raise your hand. You sure it's exciting. Okay, seeing none. Uh before uh any further board input before we close the public hearing and move on to the ordinance. Seeing none, is there a motion and a second to close the public hearing? So move. Second. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed say nay. Moving on to the ordinance itself. Any discussion on the ordinance. Seeing none, is there a motion and a second for a first reading? So moved. Second. All in favor of first reading, say aye. Aye. Any opposed say nay. City clerk, you can please read that for a first time. An ordinance establishing establishing the annual rate of tax levies for the year 2026 on all taxable residential, commercial, and personal property in the city of Crestwood, and providing for the extension of said taxes on the books of the collector. Roll call vote, please. Alderoman Jadala. Yes.

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