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Regular Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026
CITY OF BRENTWOOD, MISSOURI
BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Parker Tice 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. She immediately led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Alderman David Plufka – Present Alderwoman Nancy Parker Tice – Present
Alderwoman Michele Goad – Absent Alderwoman Sunny Sims – Absent
Alderman Steve Lochmoeller – Present Alderman Jeff Gould – Present
Alderwoman Sharon Harter – Present Alderman Sullivan Erger – Absent
Mayor David Dimmitt – Absent
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, Finance Director Michelle DePew, Public Works Director Dan
Gummersheimer, Major Joe Sullivan, Building Official John Benisch and City Clerk
Octavia Pittman.
AGENDA APPROVAL
The amended agenda was approved by acclamation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS APPOINTMENTS PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing for text amendment to Sections 400.2900, 400.2910, and
400.3020 of Division 8 of Chapter 400 of Title 4 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Brentwood regulating Flood Hazard Controls for buildings,
and all related utility and structures, within a floodplain.
Whitney Kelly, AICP, Planning and Development Director explained this text
amendment requires that such buildings and structures be built at two feet above
the base floodplain elevation in order to ensure that buildings located in flood plains
and floodways are constructed or renovated in a manner that protects the safety of
the occupants and the contents of such buildings. In addition, the proposed
regulations provide that the for the purposes of determining whether renovation
exceed 50% of the current value of the structure for purposes of compliance with
the Code, all renovations performed within a 10 year period will be considered on a
cumulative, rather than a case by case basis.
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There were no public comments; the hearing was closed at 6:02 p.m.
Public Hearing on text amendment to Sections 400.450, 400.920 and
400.930 in Division 4 and Division 8 of Chapter 400 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Brentwood relating to Building Permits For
Residential Building and Construction Projects and when approval of the
Architectural Review Board is required to allow for Staff approval for of
those projects that are not visible from the public right-of way, and
consistent with the Residential Design Guidelines
Whitney Kelly, AICP, Planning and Development Director explained text amendment
to Sections 400.450, 400.920 and 400.930 in Division 4 and Division 8 of Chapter
400 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Brentwood relating to Building Permits
For Residential Building and Construction Projects and when approval of the
Architectural Review Board is required to allow for Staff approval for of those
projects that are not visible from the public right-of-way, and consistent with the
Residential Design Guidelines.
There were no public comments; the hearing was closed at 6:02 p.m.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None
MAYOR AND ALDERMEN REPORTS
Mayor Dimmitt was in Jefferson City attending the MML Legislative Conference.
Alderman Plufka announced the upcoming Public Safety Committee Meeting on
2/25 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Alderwoman Parker Tice announced the upcoming Ward 1 meeting on 3/10 at
the Community Center. Representatives from SWT will be present to address the
water run off at Mt. Calvary Park.
Alderwoman Sims was not present.
Alderwoman Goad was not present.
Alderman Lochmoeller had no report.
Alderman Gould announced the upcoming Communications Committee meeting
on 2/24 at 6:00 p.m.
Alderwoman Harter announced the February Brentwood Forest meeting has been
cancelled, the next meeting will be held the end of March.
Alderman Erger was not present.
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Administrator Akande provided an update in response to residents’ concerns noted
at the February 2nd meeting regarding light pollution emanating from the Industrial
Court from Litzsinger Road as well as what they believed to be construction
material stockpiled on a property also located within the industrial court.
With regards to the lights at 406 Hanley Industrial Ct., John Benish, Chief Building
Official met with Carboline and Kindeva on Wednesday February 3rd; the lights were
installed by Ameren put up the lights approximately 6 years ago and they will
contacted with a request to adjust the lights downward.
With regards to the construction materials and fencing at 410 Hanley Industrial Ct.,
the chain link fence around the property appears to be in good shape, however the
wood fence is in disrepair. They are unable to replace the fence due to the flood
way but staff is considering recommendations. The large cargo containers and
construction trailers stored on the lot have wheels that can be moved in case of a
flood. These items are all allowed in that LI-District.
CONSENT AGENDA
Standing Committee Reports
None
Warrant Lists
2025 Operating Budget Expenditures - $38,964.75
2026 Operating Budget Expenditures - $132,083.99
Revised 2019 Certificates of Participation Proceeds (COP) - $0
Overall Total - $171,048.74
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting February 2, 2026
A motion was made by Alderman Gould and seconded by Alderman Plufka to
approve the consent agenda. ROLL CALL: Alderman Plufka – aye; Alderwoman
Tice – aye; Alderwoman Goad – absent; Alderwoman Sims – absent; Alderman
Lochmoeller – aye; Alderman Gould – aye; Alderwoman Harter – aye; Alderman
Erger – absent; MOTION PASSED.
OLD BUSINESS
Bill No. 6588 - An Ordinance Granting Site Development Plan Approval For
A New Building At 350 Hanley Industrial Court – 2nd Reading
Attorney Hetlage provided the title only reading of Bill #6588. A motion was made
by Alderman Lochmoeller and seconded by Alderwoman Harter to perfect Bill
#6588 in Ordinance form. ROLL CALL: Alderman Plufka – aye; Alderwoman Tice –
aye; Alderwoman Goad – absent; Alderwoman Sims – absent; Alderman
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Lochmoeller – aye; Alderman Gould – aye; Alderwoman Harter – aye; Alderman
Erger – absent; MOTION PASSED.
(Now Becomes Ordinance #5214)
NEW BUSINESS
Bill No. 6590 - An Ordinance Amending Sections 400.450, 400.920,
400.930 in Division 4 and Division 8 of Chapter 400 Relating To Building
Permits For Residential Building and Construction Projects And Declaring
When Approval of The Architectural Review Board is Required - 1st
Reading
Attorney Hetlage provided the title only reading of Bill #6590. Director Kelly
explained, as presented during the public hearing, that the Planning and Zoning
Commission adopted the Residential Design Guidelines on August 13, 2025. In the
effort to allow for quicker review of minor projects and to reduce the review at the
Architectural Review Board, Staff is seeking a Text Amendment to allow for staff
approval of projects that are not visible from the public right-of-way and is
consistent with the Design Guidelines. Larger projects, such as room additions, and
any projects that are visible from the public right-of-way, or if the Building Official
has a concern, then the project will be forwarded to the Architectural Review Board
for review and approval. It was clarified that small projects are those like
doorways, windows, even sunrooms and that any project for staff review would not
prompt a notice to the neighbors.
Bill No. 6591 - Ordinance Amending Sections 400.2900, 400.2910, And
400.3020 of Division 8 of Chapter 400 of Title 4 of the Code Of Ordinances
of the City of Brentwood Regulating Flood Hazard Controls - 1st Reading
Attorney Hetlage provided the title only reading of Bill #6591. Director Kelly
explained, as presented during the public hearing that FEMA/SEMA has
recommended buildings and all related utility and structures within a floodplain be
built at two feet above the base floodplain elevation in order to ensure that
buildings located in flood plains and floodways are constructed or renovated in a
manner that protects the safety of the occupants and the contents of such
buildings. In addition, the regulations provide that any renovation exceeding 50%
of the current value of the structure should be on a cumulative, rather than a case-
by-case basis, is to be floodproofed. The cumulative period would be for 10 years.
It was clarified that taking no action could potentially impact flood insurance.
Bill No. 6592 -An Ordinance Amending Sections 375.010 Through 375.150
Of Chapter 375 Of Title 3, Repealing Sections 340.100 And 340.107 Of
Chapter 340 Of The Code of Ordinances Of The City Of Brentwood
Regulating The Use of Alternative Vehicles In The City of Brentwood,
Missouri, And Amending Section 225.040 Of Chapter 225 Of The Code Of
Ordinances Regarding Park Rules - 1st Reading
Attorney Hetlage provided the title only reading of Bill #6592. He proceeded to
explain being prompted to amend related codes sections after receiving complaints
regarding the reckless nature of alternative vehicles being operated on city streets.
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The proposed bill addresses regulations for the various styles of alternative
vehicles. It also provides updated definitions and an easy to read chart for clarity.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None
CLOSED MEETING
None
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, the closed meeting adjourned at 6:23p.m.
Approved on the 2nd day of March , 2026.
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