BALLWIN, Mo. — The Ballwin Board of Aldermen voted unanimously in a closed meeting last week to place police Chief Douglas Schaeffler on paid leave.
The closed session last Monday was attended by the mayor, city administrator, city attorney and all eight aldermen.
According to meeting minutes, Alderman Mike Utt made a motion to place Schaeffler on paid leave until further notice and to retrieve city-issued property and access to the police department building.
The motion was seconded by Alderman David Siegel and passed with an 8-0 vote.
City officials have not commented on the reason for the closed meeting or why board members decided to place Schaeffler on leave.
City spokeswoman Megan Freeman said the city "cannot comment on any personnel matters."