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June 9, 2015 — Meeting Minutes
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06-09-15 BOA Minutes June 9, 2015 Page 1 of 17
THE CITY OF CLAYTON
Board of Aldermen City Hall – 10 N. Bemiston Avenue June 9, 2015 7:00 p.m. Minutes
Mayor Sanger called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:
Aldermen: Cynthia Garnholz, Mark Winings, Joanne Boulton, Alex Berger III, Rich Lintz, and Ira Berkowitz. Mayor Sanger City Manager Owens City Attorney O’Keefe
Alderman Boulton moved to approve the May 26, 2015 minutes. Alderman Winings seconded. The motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously on a voice vote. PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None
A MOTION TO APPROVE A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR B.O.S.S. EAT, LLC (DBA BARRISTER’S) AT 7923 FORSYTH BOULEVARD
City Manager Owens reported that B.O.S.S. Eat, LLC (dba Barrister’s) is requesting a liquor license to sell all kinds of intoxicating liquor at retail by the drink, including Sundays, at 7923 Forsyth Boulevard. The restaurant is under new ownership. The current business, Barrister’s has a liquor license, but it cannot be transferred to the new owners. The Police Department has completed its review of the application and supports the issuance of the requested license. The Planning and Development department has also approved the application with no objections. The applicant has chosen not to submit a petition from surrounding property owners and first floor tenants. As a result, they are aware that this application must have a super majority vote of five Board members in order to be approved. Staff has requested that a representative be in attendance at the meeting.
As a result, they are aware that this application must have a super majority vote of five Board members in order to be approved. Staff has requested that a representative be in attendance at the meeting. Staff recommends passing a motion to approve the liquor license to sell all kinds of intoxicating liquor at retail by the drink, including Sundays. In response to the Board’s questions, Christy Bocktner, owner, stated that they are purchasing the current restaurant and will keep the current menu along with possibly bringing back some fan favorites. Alderman Garnholz moved to approve a liquor license for B.O.S.S. Eat, LLC. Alderman Winings seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
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AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO THE MUNICIPAL TRAFFIC CODE RELATED TO ON-STREET PARKING IN THE MOORLANDS SUBDIVISION
Mayor Sanger gave a very brief summary, stating that the Board voted to table Bill No. 6498 during the May 26 meeting in order to hear all citizens concerns and comments. He stated that the Board received approximately 132 emails to which each and every email was personally responded to by the aldermen and himself. He recapped all of the citizens’ reasons for being in favor and/or against the parking restrictions and welcomed anyone in the audience to address the Board with any new information that they wanted to share. Allen Krause, 7516 York, owns a two unit condominium, addressed the Board requesting that all residents are treated equally. Margaret Welch, 7525 Buckingham, resides in an 18-unit condominium, addressed the Board with her concerns that the City is not currently enforcing parking rules. Todd Haby, representing KLMR Properties, addressed the Board stating that Bill No. 6498 is unconstitutional which prevents the City from enforcing parking restrictions on City streets. Nick Akers, addressed the Board with regard to safety concerns, pointing out that the majority of the 7500 block neighbors are good neighbors. Lawrence Miller, Wellington Way, addressed the Board with his concerns for his disabled wife who has trouble walking a distance due to lack ofparking. Ted Wickenhauser, addressed the Board with his concerns regarding zoning and parking restrictions and the failure to accommodate adequate parking in the 7500 blocks.