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Regular Meeting Minutes February 2, 2026
CITY OF BRENTWOOD, MISSOURI
BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Mayor David Dimmitt called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at Brentwood City Hall, 2348 S. Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood, MO 63144.
He immediately led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Alderman David Plufka – Present Alderwoman Nancy Parker Tice – Present
Alderwoman Michele Goad – Present Alderwoman Sunny Sims – Present
Alderman Steve Lochmoeller – Present Alderman Jeff Gould – Present
Alderwoman Sharon Harter – Present Alderman Sullivan Erger – Present
Mayor David Dimmitt – Present
A quorum was declared. Also present were: City Administrator Bola Akande,
Communications Manager Michelle Boyer, Planning Director Whitney Kelly, Fire
Chief Ed Beirne, City Attorney Jim Hetlage, Human Resource Manager Tangula Bell,
Police Chief Joe Spiess, Parks Director/Assistant City Administrator Eric
Gruenenfelder, Court Administrator Christine Schwartz, Public Works Director Dan
Gummersheimer and City Clerk Octavia Pittman.
AGENDA APPROVAL
A motion was made by Alderman Gould and seconded by Alderman Lochmoeller to
removed Bill No. 6589 from the agenda. Unanimous vote in favor taken; MOTION
PASSED.
The amended agenda was approved by acclamation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS APPOINTMENTS PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Ratification of appointment of new City of Brentwood Fire Chief
Ed Beirne was appointed as the Brentwood Fire Chief at the January 20, 2026,
Board of Aldermen meeting. However, the Board of Aldermen did not take the
necessary vote to approve this action.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Tice and seconded by Alderwoman Sims to
approve the Mayor’s Appointment of Ed Beirne as the Fire Chief for the City of
Brentwood. ROLL CALL: Alderman Plufka – aye; Alderwoman Tice – aye;
Alderwoman Goad – aye; Alderwoman Sims – aye; Alderman Lochmoeller – aye;
Alderman Gould – aye; Alderwoman Harter – aye; Alderman Erger – aye; MOTION
PASSED.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
Alice Gleason, extended gratitude to the Board for their public service. She also
offered comments regarding the bright lighting in Hanley Industrial Court, noting
how the led lights glare into neighboring homes. She asked if it could be reviewed
along with the Carboline parking lot.
Michael Gleason, addressed the Board with comments of the appearance of the
fencing and area adjacent to the Litzsinger Road Bridge. He explained the removal
of the vegetation exposes its disrepair as well as visible debris and materials.
MAYOR AND ALDERMEN REPORTS
Mayor Dimmitt thanked employees that participated in responding to the recent
snow storm. He highlighted PW crews drove a combined 1100 miles during the
storm to clear 44 miles of snow.
Alderman Plufka had no report.
Alderwoman Parker Tice thanked the fire crew for the ice rescue
training/demonstration. She also announced that the February Ways & Means
meeting has been cancelled.
Alderwoman Sims had no report.
Alderwoman Goad announced the Ward 2 quarterly meeting will be held on 2/11
at the community center.
Alderman Gould had no report.
Alderman Lochmoeller announced the Public Works meeting will be held on 2/11
in the Council Chambers.
Alderwoman Harter had no report.
Alderman Erger had no report.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
January 25-27, 2026 Winter Storm Response
City Administrator Akande announced Public Works and Parks staff jointly
responded to the winter storm that occurred from Saturday, January 24, 2026
through Sunday, January 25, 2026 and provided a summary report of operations,
staffing, challenges, and impacts related to the event. She extended gratitude to
Public Works, Parks, Police and Fire and ECDC Dispatchers for their diligence and
work during this past historic winter storm.
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Presentation of the Commercial Design Guidelines
Director Kelly announced since the last Board of Aldermen meeting at which H3
Studio presented the Draft Commercial Design Guidelines on November 3, 2025,
eight (8) revisions were made to the Draft Commercial Design Guidelines; a
summary was provided. She noted a public hearing is scheduled for February 11th
at the Planning and Zoning Commission.
CONSENT AGENDA
Standing Committee Reports
None
Warrant Lists
2025 Operating Budget Expenditures - $74,471.00
2026 Operating Budget Expenditures - $169,316.93
Revised 2019 Certificates of Participation Proceeds (COP) - $0
Overall Total - $243,787.93
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting January 20, 2026
Special Use Permit Application
Annual St. Mary Magdalen School Lenten Fish Fry
St. Mary Magdalen School has submitted an application for special use permit
serving beer, wine and margaritas at their Fish Fry's located at St. Mary Magdalen
School (Drive thru only), 8750 Magdalen Ave., Brentwood, MO 63144. This event
will raise funds for the school. The following dates have been submitted: • February
20th & 27th • March 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th.
A motion was made by Alderman Plufka and seconded by Alderman Lochmoeller
to approve the consent agenda. ROLL CALL: Alderman Plufka – aye; Alderwoman
Tice – aye; Alderwoman Goad – aye; Alderwoman Sims – aye; Alderman
Lochmoeller – aye; Alderman Gould – aye; Alderwoman Harter – aye; Alderman
Erger – aye; MOTION PASSED.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Bill No. 6588 - An Ordinance Granting Site Development Plan Approval For
A New Building At 350 Hanley Industrial Court - 1st Reading
Attorney Hetlage provided the title only reading of Bill #6588. Tyson Pyle,
Architect with Arcturis, on behalf of Carboline Global Inc., is seeking approval for
the site development plan for a new 15,010 square foot, two story building, and a 1
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story 1,875 storage building, at 350 Hanley Industrial Court. It was also explained
that they will investigate the lighting to address public comments.
Bill No. 6589 - An Ordinance Approving An Agreement With CivicPlus For
Agenda And Meeting Management Solutions Software - 1st and 2nd
Reading
This Bill was removed from the agenda.
Resolution No. 1578 - A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 953, Adopting
A City Vehicle Policy For The City Of Brentwood Employees
Attorney Hetlage provided the title only reading of Resolution #1578. City
Administrator Akande explained the process to review and edit the vehicle policy. A
motion was made by Alderman Gould and seconded by Alderwoman Goad to
approve Resolution No. 1578. Unanimous vote in favor taken; MOTION PASSED.
Resolution No. 1579 - A Resolution Authorizing And Approving The
Amendment Of The City Of Brentwood’s Current Employee Handbook
Updating The Vehicle Commuting Policy By Adding The Resolution Number
And The Policy To The Appendix Of The Employee Handbook
Attorney Hetlage provided the title only reading of Resolution #1579.
Administrator Akande explained the handbook is being amended to include the
Vehicle Commuting Policy. A motion was made by Alderwoman Tice and seconded
by Alderman Plufka to approve Resolution No. 1579. Unanimous vote in favor
taken; MOTION PASSED.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None
CLOSED MEETING
None
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, the closed meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
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