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City Council Meeting Summary - December 29, 2025

Board of Aldermen — Monday, December 29, 2025
BodySt Louis, Missouri
SessionBoard of Aldermen
DateMonday, December 29, 2025
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0:01

Like to call the board to order.

0:03

Madam Clerk, please call the roll.

0:05

Alderwoman Swife, sir.

0:08

Alderman Aldenberg.

0:10

Present.

0:11

Alderman Cone.

0:14

Alderman O'Ryan.

0:16

Here.

0:18

Alderman Devotee.

0:22

Alderwoman Velasquez.

0:24

Present.

0:25

Alder Woman Sanye.

0:28

Present.

0:30

Alderwoman Cox Antway.

0:32

Present.

0:34

Alderman Browning.

0:36

Present.

0:37

Alder Woman Clark Hubbard.

0:39

Here.

0:40

Alderwoman Keys.

0:42

Here.

0:43

Alder Woman Thais.

0:45

Alder Woman Boyd.

0:47

Here.

0:49

Alderman Aldridge.

0:50

Present.

0:53

President Green.

0:54

Present.

0:59

Alderwoman's wiser.

1:02

Alderman Cone.

1:05

Alderman Devotee.

1:08

Alder Woman's eye, yes.

1:11

11 present.

1:12

You have form.

1:14

According being present, we will dispense with line items three and four.

1:17

Are there any introduction of honored guests?

1:19

Any introduction of honored guests.

1:25

Seeing none, we can also dispense with line item number five.

1:29

Alder woman from the 10th, you are recognized.

1:33

We're actually not going to do approval of the minutes today.

1:36

So we can dispense with line item six as well.

1:40

Um report of city officials.

1:43

We have none.

1:45

We can dispense with line items seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven.

1:53

First reading of board bills.

1:55

We have none.

1:56

Can dispense with line item 12.

1:59

Reference to committee of board bills.

2:01

We have none.

2:02

We can dispense with line item 13.

2:04

Second reading report of standing committees.

2:06

We have none.

2:07

We can dispense with line item 14.

2:09

Report of special committees.

2:10

We have none.

2:11

We can dispense with line item 15.

2:13

Board bills for perfection consent.

2:16

We have none.

2:17

Can dispense with line item 16?

2:19

Board bills for perfection.

2:20

We have none.

2:21

Can dispense with line item 17?

2:23

Report of engrossment.

2:25

We have none.

2:26

Dispense with line item 18, third reading and final passage of board bills consent.

2:31

We have none.

2:32

Dispense with line item 19, third reading and final passage of board bills.

2:37

We have none.

2:38

Dispense with line item 20.

2:39

Report of the finally passed and signed by the president.

2:42

We have none.

2:43

We can dispense with line item 21.

2:45

First reading resolutions in reference to committees.

2:49

Resolution 205, sponsored by Alderman N'Ryan and Alderman Cone.

2:53

Ordering a special election for the Office of the Sheriff.

2:57

Alderman from the fourth, you are recognized on the first reading, resolution number 205.

3:01

Thank you, Madam President.

3:02

Members of the board, I request unanimous consent.

3:06

Hearing no objection, you may proceed.

3:21

All of the uh statutes are clearly cited in the resolution.

3:27

So if anyone wants to dig in there, uh feel free.

3:31

And uh I'm happy to take any questions.

3:34

And with that, I ask for your favorable consideration.

3:37

Would you like to make a motion to adopt resolution 205?

3:40

Yes.

3:41

I would I would move that we adopt resolution 205.

3:44

Second.

3:45

It's been moved by the alderman from the fourth, seconded by the alderman from the 14th, that we adopt resolution 205.

3:51

Is there any discussion?

3:54

Uh alderman from the 14th.

3:56

I just like to be added as a co-sponsor.

3:59

Madam Clerk, please make note of that.

4:01

Alder Woman from the 6th.

4:02

Same.

4:02

I'd like to be added as a co-sponsor.

4:05

Uh Madam Clerk, if you could please make note of that.

4:08

Alder woman from the 7th.

4:11

I echo my previous colleagues.

4:14

I'd like to be added as a co-sponsor.

4:16

Please add the alder woman from the 7th, and please add myself as a co-sponsor as well.

4:23

Any uh alder woman from the 10th, are you raising your hand to be added as a co-sponsor too?

4:28

Please add alder woman from the 10th as a co-sponsor.

4:33

Any further discussion or wanting to be added as co-sponsor?

4:39

Alder woman from the sixth.

4:40

I move that we make this resolution in bank.

4:46

Second.

4:47

It's been moved by the alder woman from the sixth.

4:50

Uh I think it was seconded by the alder woman from the seventh that we make resolution 205 in bank.

4:57

Is there any discussion on the motion to in bank?

5:01

Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye.

5:04

Aye.

5:05

Aye.

5:06

Opposed.

5:08

Motion carries.

5:09

Resolution 205 is now in bank.

5:12

Alderman from the fourth, you are recognized to close.

5:16

I renew my motion.

5:19

Right.

5:19

It's been moved by the alderman from the fourth, seconded by the alderman from the 14th that we adopt resolution 205.

5:25

All those in favor signify by saying aye.

5:28

Aye.

5:28

Aye.

5:30

Opposed.

5:32

Motion carries.

5:33

Resolution 205 has been adopted.

5:36

Second reading resolutions committee reports and adoptions.

5:40

We have not.

5:47

We have not.

5:53

Dispense with line item 24.

5:54

Miscellaneous and unfinished business.

5:57

We have not.

6:02

We can dispense with line item 25 announcements.

6:06

Thursday, January the 1st, 2026.

6:09

The office will be closed in honor of New Year's holiday.

6:13

Friday, January the 2nd, 2026, public safety.

6:16

We have a committee hearing in the Kennedy Room at 1 p.m.

6:19

That's extended the announcements.

6:25

Any further announcements.

6:28

Seeing none, alder woman from the 10th, you are recognized on the motion to excuse.

6:38

Move to excuse the Ottomans from the third and the 12th ward.

6:44

Am I missing anyone else?

6:45

And the first.

6:50

Okay.

6:51

Can't see everybody on all the little boxes today.

6:54

So I move that we excuse the other persons from the first, the third, the fifth, and the twelfth for necessary absence.

7:01

Second.

7:06

It's been woman from the 10th, seconded by the alder woman from the first.

7:10

That we excuse the alder people from the first, third, fifth, and 12th for I'm sorry, who's second that you said on the first?

7:17

I didn't somebody else did.

7:19

I did.

7:20

Thought it was alder woman from the 11th.

7:22

11th.

7:22

Okay.

7:23

I'm looking at the ones that I said.

7:26

I said first rather than 11th.

7:28

It was the 11th.

7:30

Um, so it's been moved by the alder woman from the 10th, seconded by the alder woman from the 11th, that we excuse the alder people from the first, third, 5th, and 12th for necessary absence.

7:41

All those in favor signify by saying aye.

7:44

Aye.

7:45

Opposed.

7:47

Motion carries.

7:48

Alder woman from the 10th.

7:49

You're recognized on the motion to adjourn.

7:51

Thank you, Madam President.

7:53

Members of the board, I move that we adjourn until Friday, January 9th, 2026.

8:00

We're a full board out of a meeting in the changes.

8:04

I'm sorry, I think it should be January the 6th.

8:07

Is that correct, President Burney?

8:09

Correct.

8:09

Tuesday, January 6th.

8:11

Oh, Tuesday.

8:12

So we call it another, so maybe we need to make that announcement because it's not on the it wouldn't be on here.

8:20

It wouldn't be on because we stop at January the 2nd.

8:24

So but President Green, you're more than welcome to make that announcement, or I can make it.

8:29

Sure.

8:29

I'll I'll make the just announcement that we have noticed up another special meeting for January 6th.

8:36

Um per state law, there is a 14-day requirement for appointment of the sheriff.

8:42

Um there should be legal proceedings playing out this week, but um in the event that uh we've been advised to continue with our kind of process, and so the public safety committee is meeting to review kind of candidates as they come in.

9:00

Um but the goal would be to uh approve any candidate or candidates that the board wants to approve um by Tuesday, January 6th, in order to meet that 14-day deadline.

9:19

Interesting.

9:20

Right.

9:21

So now we will now make the motion that we adjourn until January 6th, 2026 via Zoom.

9:32

Is that correct?

9:35

Correct.

9:36

Okay, all right.

9:40

At 10 a.m.

9:43

At 10 a.m.

9:44

Second.

9:45

Is there a second?

9:46

Second.

9:49

It's been moved by the alder woman from the 10th, seconded by the alderman from the 14th that we adjourn until Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 at uh 10 a.m.

9:58

via Zoom.

10:00

All those in favor signify by saying aye.

10:02

Aye.

10:03

Aye.

10:08

Opposed.

10:10

Motion, we are adjourned.

10:13

Altimate Aldrich.

10:19

No.

10:20

Rocco.

10:21

Have a happy new year, everyone.

10:24

Happy New Year, everyone.

10:25

Be played.

10:26

Happy New Year.

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Summary of Proceedings

City Council Meeting Summary - December 29, 2025

The City Council convened on December 29, 2025, with a quorum of 11 members present. The meeting proceeded with the dispensation of numerous routine agenda items, including the consent calendar, reports, and other resolutions, due to the absence of corresponding business. The primary focus of the session was the first reading and adoption of Resolution 205 regarding the Office of the Sheriff, followed by announcements for upcoming holidays, committee hearings, and a special meeting.

Consent Calendar

  • All routine items (Line Items 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25) were dispensed with by unanimous consent due to having no report or business to present.
  • Approval of the meeting minutes was specifically waived (Line Item 6).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public comment or testimony from members of the public was recorded during this session.

Discussion Items

  • Resolution 205 (Special Election for Sheriff): Sponsored by Alderman O'Ryan and Alderman Cone, this resolution orders a special election for the Office of the Sheriff. Several members moved and were added as co-sponsors during the reading of the resolution:

    • Alderman O'Ryan (4th Ward) and Alderman Cone (14th Ward) introduced the resolution.
    • Alderman Devotee (11th Ward/identified as '14th' in motion) moved to add themselves as a co-sponsor (transcript notes ambiguity on ward numbers).
    • Alderwoman Keys (6th Ward) moved to be added as a co-sponsor.
    • Alderwoman Thais (7th Ward) echoed the motion to be added as a co-sponsor.
    • Alderwoman Cox Antway (10th Ward) was added as a co-sponsor.
    • A motion to "make the resolution in bank" was moved by Alderwoman Keys and seconded by Alderwoman Thais; the motion carried unanimously.
    • The resolution was subsequently adopted via a voice vote.

  • Announcements and Adjournment:

    • The office is closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the New Year holiday.
    • A public safety committee hearing is scheduled for Friday, January 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Kennedy Room.
    • President Green clarified an announcement regarding a special meeting called for Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. The purpose is to review candidates for Sheriff to meet the state mandate's 14-day deadline for appointment.
    • A motion to excuse Alderpersons from the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 12th Wards for necessary absence was moved by Alderwoman Cox Antway and seconded by Alderwoman Clarks Hubbard (11th Ward), based on a correction made during the roll call.

Key Outcomes

  • Adoption of Resolution 205: The Council unanimously adopted Resolution 205, ordering a special election for the Office of the Sheriff. The motion passed with all present members voting "Aye."
  • Quorum and Attendance: 11 members were present. The following were excused for necessary absence: 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 12th Ward Alderpersons.
  • Adjournment: The meeting adjourned until Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. This date was confirmed to align with the 14-day legal requirement for Sheriff appointments.

Meeting Transcript

Like to call the board to order. Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Alderwoman Swife, sir. Alderman Aldenberg. Present. Alderman Cone. Alderman O'Ryan. Here. Alderman Devotee. Alderwoman Velasquez. Present. Alder Woman Sanye. Present. Alderwoman Cox Antway. Present. Alderman Browning. Present. Alder Woman Clark Hubbard. Here. Alderwoman Keys. Here. Alder Woman Thais. Alder Woman Boyd. Here. Alderman Aldridge. Present. President Green. Present. Alderwoman's wiser. Alderman Cone. Alderman Devotee. Alder Woman's eye, yes. 11 present. You have form. According being present, we will dispense with line items three and four. Are there any introduction of honored guests? Any introduction of honored guests. Seeing none, we can also dispense with line item number five. Alder woman from the 10th, you are recognized. We're actually not going to do approval of the minutes today. So we can dispense with line item six as well. Um report of city officials. We have none. We can dispense with line items seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven. First reading of board bills. We have none. Can dispense with line item 12. Reference to committee of board bills. We have none. We can dispense with line item 13.

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