Foristell Chamber of Commerce Minutes
Regular Meeting October 5, 2005

PRESENT: Glenda Bolin, Paul Brockmeyer, Tom Byrnes, Bob Copeland, Tim Hooten, Rose Mack, Dave Monahan, Ken Orf, Susan Marie Prouty, Mark Porter, Larry Shroth, Peggy Alexander, Ray Alexander

Guests: Patty Bartlett - ReMax Team, Phillip Reid and Michelle Smith - Westbound Realty

President Larry Shroth opened the meeting at 12:07 p.m.

Introductions around the table.

Minutes: September 7, 2005 - Approved as printed.

Treasurer's Report: Paul Brockmeyer - Approved as presented. Current balance is $3310.42

City Report: Keith Nelson was unable to attend our meeting today. He is in a meeting with Mike Dooley from McBride & Son Homes Inc. about railroad crossing location and the membrane sewage plant. Larry reported that McBride plans a 5 to 10 year build out of the Liberty Project. Following the McBride meeting , Keith was to meet with MODOT about the necessity of having more than one exit off Highway 70 for Foristell with off and on ramps. Larry also reported that there are 430 acres west of the proposed Johnson Development at Cotton Road that are owned by Mr. and Mrs. Shacks known as Majestic Properties. They are planning villas, single family homes, town homes, and a new Wright City School site .
Water District #2 is supposed to start supplying water to Foristell by the end of the year.
The Police Department has moved to their new location in the old maintenance building behind City Hall. There is a holding cell for prisoners in the new facility

Current Business: Larry attended the Truckers Appreciation Day at the T/A Travel Center on September 29th. It was sponsored by the West/Plex Church and The Travel Center. They had a nice layout. There were 8 to10 booths. Various churches were represented, S.S.M. had a booth, community organizations were there, and the Travel Center had a display of merchandise for truckers. The date for the project had been changed due to a Corporate decision by Travel Center. It was originally scheduled for Tuesday September20th. It is not known if the change made a difference in attendance. Larry was there early so he is not sure of the turnout.

Announcements: We will hold election of Officers for 2006 at our November 2nd meeting. If anyone is interested in serving as an Officer let Larry Shroth know, or you may volunteer at the meeting. Potentially, a presentation by Kim Grothaus from Human Resources Solutions is scheduled for that meeting. She will talk about how small businesses can use human resources effectively. The St.Charles League of Chambers will hold it's Annual Luncheon on Tuesday November 8th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Old Hickory Golf Club at #1 Dye Club Dr. in St. Peters, Mo. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Governor Matt Blunt will be the Speaker. RSVP to the O'Fallon Chamber at 636-240-1818. Advanced reservations are $20.00 per person before November 4th, and after November 4th the cost is $25.00 per person. Non members are $30.00. The Wentzville Chamber is canceling their November meeting so that more members will attend the Luncheon. Larry announced that the Greenway Network is sponsoring Operation Clean Stream on Peruque and Dardene Creeks in Foristell, Wentzville and other St. Charles County communities on Saturday October 22nd. Jerry Beim, their representative, was supposed to attend today's meeting and give a presentation, but for some reason did not attend. Larry gave information in his absence. The plan is to meet at Quail Ridge Park in Wentzville on Saturday morning October 22nd. Clean up is from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Volunteers will be required to sign a waiver of liability. Register with Jane Ogden, Foristell City clerk.

Ameriwood Industries in Wright City is moving their manufacturing facility soon. This will mean the loss of 300 jobs in the area. The offices will remain for approximately 2 years, which will account for another 200 lost jobs when they move. The Warren County Job Rehabilitation Center will be helping to train and find jobs for those that lose their jobs. There is a Job Fair being organized by the Wright City Chamber to be held at the Wright City Middle School on Bell Road November 5th where employers will be able to get information on the available labor force, and workers will be able to seek employment. Set up is from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The Job Fair will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Susan Marie Prouty announced that Wentzville will hold a Circus at Rotary Park this Friday night and Saturday. Call Susan Marie for more information at 636-332-8201.

Dave Monahan said that A Taste of Wentzville will be held on October 13th at Holiday Inn Wentzville from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact Holiday Inn for reservations. The Board of Directors voted to donate $100.00 each to the Wentzville and Wright City Schools for school supplies for children that can't afford them. Gift certificates were purchased from Office Max who also made a donation to both School Districts. They were presented at today's meeting to Dr. Tom Byrnes, Superintendent of the Wentzville District and Dr. Mark Porter, Superintendent of the Wright City School District. There is a list of needed items on our Web site in case any one wants to assist with a donation. This includes cash. The contact person for Wentzville Schools is Norma Sudrock at 636-327-3800. Contact the Central Office at Wright City Schools at 636-745-7200.

Our next meeting will be held on November 2nd at 12:00 noon at Ruggeri's Ristorante in Wentzville.

No further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Ray Alexander