City Council

The St. Louis City Council is composed of five members: Mayor Joe Scholtz, Mayor Pro-tem James C. Kelly, Melissa Allen, William E. Shrum and Jerry Church. The Mayor's term is for two years and the rest of the council seats are four-year terms. Council meetings are scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 108 West Saginaw. All regular and special meetings of the council are open to the public.

Council Member Jerry Church has served the City Council since 2000 and is on his second 4-year term. Jerry is also serving on the Building Code Board of Appeals, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Housing Code Board of Appeals.  He is a lifetime resident, retired from Dow Chemical of Midland. He also served on the Fire Department and recently retired after 42 years of service.  His wife Sally is also active in the community.  Sally serves on the Parks & Recreation Committee and is very active in her church. 

Council Member Melissa Allen is the newest member of the Council; she has served since January, 2004.  Melissa is also serving on the Parks & Recreation Committee and Brownfield Task Force. Melissa and her husband Eric have two children.  She is currently a realtor with Century 21 Lee-Mac in Alma.  

The Ambassador Award is presented annually by the St. Louis City Council at the Evening of Excellence award presentation at St. Louis High School. The council accepts nominations from the school and selects a winner.

Criteria for the Award:

• St. Louis High School Senior
• Highly regarded individual, exemplary behavior
• Community participation for the betterment of the St. Louis area
• Demonstrates leadership or inspirational qualities
• Represents St. Louis in the true spirit of the community

• 2007-Nick Davaloz
• 2006-Brandon Strong
• 2005-Megan Parsons
• 2004-Elizabeth Martinez and Kaylie Steere
• 2003-Pete Bush
• 2002-Rachel Howd
• 2001-Nikki Beattie
• 2000-Mollie Parsons