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8 I NEWS I August 15, 2018 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE @WESTNEWSMAG WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM Four goats in Maryland Heights got a taste of freedom on Sunday, Aug. 5 when they made a great escape from their owner’s farm. [Maryland Heights PD photo] news briefs BALLWIN Police department holds second Risky Behaviors Program The Ballwin Police Department invites the public to the second installment of its Risky Behaviors Program, which takes places on Saturday, Sept. 8 at Selvidge Middle, 235 New Ballwin Road in Ballwin. The event includes discussions highlighting risky behaviors such as experimentation with drugs and alcohol, and the over-prescribing of medicines that can lead to an opioid addiction. Attendees also will learn what they can do to help those in need. To reserve a seat, RSVP to Chief Kevin Scott by emailing him at kscott@ballwin. mo.us. New overlay scheduled for Old Ballwin Road The city of Ballwin Public Works department has begun work on a new asphalt overlay for Old Ballwin Road. Temporary “No Parking” signs stating road work dates and times will be posted on some residential streets. Parking will be restricted. One lane will be open for traffic on Old Ballwin Road, but short delays can be expected as the work progresses. Residents in the work zone who have lawn irrigation systems are asked to refrain from using them during the paving operation as new asphalt cannot be placed on wet surfaces. For questions or more information, contact Ballwin Public Works at (636) 227- 9000. CHESTERFIELD Council gives verbal approval to Valley developments Two Chesterfield Valley developments, including the proposed ice sports complex, have received unanimous City Council voice approvals of steps leading to the start of construction. Plans for site development, landscaping and lighting submitted on behalf of the Chesterfield Hockey Association received full council approval after earlier endorsements by both the planning commission and the council’s planning and public works committee. The new facility will sit on a 10.12-acre parcel north of Chesterfield Airport Road, northeast of its intersection with Olive Street Road and northwest of its intersection with Wings of Hope Boulevard. Similar plans for a Residence Inn on a 3.7-acre tract north of North Outer 40 Road and east of Boone’s Crossing also gained city council approval. The new four-story hotel will sit between the recently opened Topgolf operation and Chesterfield Prestige Outlets, which was purchased in May by The Staenberg Group and will be rebranded as The District entertainment venue. The hotel will have 128 guest rooms, an indoor pool and an outdoor sport court. Council sets workshops, 2019 meeting dates The Chesterfield City Council has approved dates for upcoming budget workshops and a schedule for its regular meetings in 2019. Sessions to review city administration 2019 budget proposals will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, and at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 8. A third budget meeting likely will be held later in October at a time to be determined. The 2019 meeting schedule includes meetings on Jan. 7 and 23, Feb. 4 and 20, March 4 and 18, April 17, May 6 and 20, June 3 and 17, July 15, Aug. 5 and 19, Sept. 4 and 16, Oct. 7 and 23, Nov. 4 and 18, and Dec. 2. The council normally meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month but makes adjustments to avoid conflicts with national and religious holidays and local elections. Council could allow ‘members emeritus’ to serve The membership on various non-statutory committees in the city of Chesterfield could be expanded due to a new policy allowing members emeritus to serve on them. Approved unanimously by the City Council at its Aug. 6 meeting, the new policy also will make all new committee appointments effective for three years unless the appointee is filling an unexpired term. Previously, there has been a mixture of two- and three-year appointments. Under the new provisions, membership of all non-statutory committees can be supplemented by up to two additional members emeritus to allow for continued participation of members no longer able to attend 50 percent of scheduled meetings. The change also will mean those with special skills, background and experience will be able to participate to help ensure institutional knowledge will be preserved. Member emeritus nominations made by any non-statutory committee will go for consideration to the council committee related to the group. If approved, the nomination will go to the full council for its review and action. During discussion of the member emeritus concept, the council’s finance and administration committee agreed that such members will not be allowed to be a committee officer. In other action, the council also readopted an ordinance calling for all Chesterfield officials, officers and employees to complete a form requiring disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest with their duties to the city. The ordinance first went into effect in 1991 and has been renewed at least biennially and often annually since then. Without the ordinance, all officials, officers and employees, along with all candidates for public office, would be required to file a financial interest statement with the Missouri Ethics Commission. CREVE COEUR Wheelchair basketball team seeks community support The Disabled Athlete Sports Association [DASA] Junior St. Louis Rolling Rams wheelchair basketball team seeks community support as it prepares to battle the St. Louis County Police Department in round two of the Cops vs. Kids Wheelchair Basketball fundraiser game. The game is set for Friday, Sept. 28 at De Smet Jesuit High, 233 New Ballas Road in Creve Coeur. Entry costs $4 per person or $10 per family and proceeds go directly to the team’s travel costs and equipment, as they play other Midwestern states’ wheelchair basketball teams. The DASA Junior Rolling Rams is a
FACEBOOK.COM/WESTNEWSMAGAZINE WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM competitive, coed team that gives children up to age 18 a chance to compete and form lifelong friendships with other kids who can relate to their challenges. The team’s athletes do not have to use a wheelchair in everyday life to play. However, athletes do have to have an irreversible lower extremity disability which consistently interferes with functional mobility. Players do not need experience or a wheelchair to get started. DASA provides coaching as well as wheelchairs for initial practice and play. DASA sports enrich and nurture the lives of athletes; build their self-esteem; encourage greater self-confidence; provide a solid social network; and teach teamwork, competitive skills and discipline. For more information on DASA, contact Meghan at (636) 477-0716 or meghang@ dasasports.org. ELLISVILLE Planning & Zoning Commission welcomes new faces Frequent attendees of Ellisville meetings may notice some new faces at the dais. At the Aug. 8 meeting, Ellisville resident Shari Newby was sworn in as a new commissioner. Newby resides in the city’s third district. At the same meeting, resident Rob Compton was sworn in as Ellisville’s newest Planning & Zoning Secretary. Compton Ellisville City Clerk Leigh Dohack [left] swears in new commissioner Shari Newby as a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission. [City of Ellisville photo] was appointed to the position to fill first the unexpired term of Chris Turner, then Stephen Chismarich. His term will expire in May 2020, according to Ellisville’s official website. In addition to welcoming new faces, the commission also celebrated esteemed members of the community. The commission presented a resolution that honored the service of resident Elizabeth “Liz” Schmidt, who served as a commissioner for District 2 from September 2016 to May 2018. Schmidt was originally appointed to fill the unexpired term of Dan Duffy, then Linda Reel, both of whom are current members of the Ellisville City Council. Amidst a series of accomplishments, Schmidt is often credited by residents and city staff for spearheading multiple citywide changes, including the newly adopted lighting regulations. The Ellisville Planning & Zoning Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month at Ellisville City Hall, 1 Weis Avenue. Its next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 12. MANCHESTER Manchester shines as safe city on SafeWise 2018 list Independent review site SafeWise.com recently released its 2018 list for the Safest Cities in Missouri. Cities were ranked based on population in proportion to reported rates of both violent crimes and property crimes. While the top 20 communities on the list span the entire state, many municipalities from the West County area were named, including Manchester, Town & County and Eureka. According to SafeWise, the list’s top 20 cities averaged a violent crime rate that’s 95 percent lower than the state average and 92 percent lower than the national average, despite a statewide increase in the crime levels previously reported in the state 2016 FBI crime reports. In addition, reported property crimes were 58 percent lower than the state average and 45 percent lower than the national average. West County’s highest position on the list was claimed by the city of Manchester, coming in at sixth place. With an estimated population of 18,256, the rate of violent crimes per 1,000 people was 0.22, and the rate of property crimes per 1,000 people was about 17.8. In total, Manchester’s the crime rate was 1.23 percent for violent crimes and 98.77 for property crimes. The city of Town & Country was the next West County destination to claim a spot on the list and ranked 10th overall. With a population of 11,158, violent crimes per 1,000 people averaged 0.36 and property crimes per 1,000 was a reported 12.19. The total crime rates for the city were 2.94 percent violent and 97.06 percent property-related. Right behind Town & County, the West County suburb of Ballwin claimed the 11th safest city spot in 2018. With a slightly larger population of 30,609 residents, Ballwin reported a rate of 0.36 violent crimes and an average of 7.71 for property crimes. Total crime in the city August 15, 2018 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE The Lafayette Older Adult Program enjoys a day out at the ballgame. I NEWS I 9 was 4.66 percent violent and 95.34 percent property-related. Ladue, an inner-ring St. Louis suburb, took spot 15 on the list. Ladue’s overall population is 8,612 and has a violent crime rate of 0.46 and a property crime rate of 10.68. The total crime averaged 4.35 percent violent and about 95.65 percent property-related. The city of Eureka claimed the 19th spot on the 2018 Safest Cities list. With a population of about 10,681, the city’s rate of violent crimes averaged 0.56 while property crimes averaged 17.13, both per 1,000 people. The total crime rates were 3.28 percent violent, 96.72 percent property-related. For a complete list of cities and rates, visit safewise.com MARYLAND HEIGHTS [LOAP photo] Escaped goats get a taste freedom Goats in Maryland Heights decided to take a Sunday afternoon stroll on Aug. 5 when they escaped from a nearby farm. According to the Maryland Heights See NEWS BRIEFS, page 23 Lakeside is looking for experienced and educated teachers to join our team! These are full time positions working with children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. Our teachers must be able to multi-task, know age appropriate activities, communicate well with families and co-workers, and be flexible. Teachers must have a friendly, positive attitude and must be nurturing with children. Lakeside offers competitive hourly wages and it is a rewarding work environment. Lakeside is celebrating 26 years in business this year and is family owned and operated. To apply, send your resume to laura@lakesidechildrensacademy.com. Or, call Lakeside: 636-225-4800. Please ask to speak to Laura, Director. You must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma. College degrees preferred. 1230 Dougherty Ferry Road | West St. Louis County 63088 www.lakesidechildrensacademy.com We repair what your husband “fixed” Recognized by KSDK as “HONEST & COMPETENT” Locally Owned & Operated • Computer Repair • Network Maintenance • Data Loss Prevention • Data Recovery • Device Integration St. Louis’ most reputable computer repair 12384 Olive Blvd. Just west of I-270 Right behind TGI Friday’s 314-878-2878 www.ComputerProblemBusters.com Monday - Friday 9:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.
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