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May 21, 2021 — Meeting Minutes
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05-21-2021 BOA Minutes May 21, 2021 Page 4 of 4
Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6839, to approve calling for an election on August 3, 2021, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Clayton a question of increasing the City’s property tax to fund essential city services to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6839, second reading, an Ordinance Calling for an Election on August 3, 2021, for the Purpose of Submitting to the Qualified Voters of the City of Clayton a Question of Increasing the City’s Property Tax to Fund Essential City Services by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6699 of the City of Clayton. Alderman Berkowitz excused himself from the meeting at 3:27 p.m. PRESENTATION ON THE MUNICIPAL GARAGE STUDY
Matt Malick, Director of Public Works, provided a brief overview on the Municipal Garage study. John Wulf, Assistant Director of Public Works, was in attendance (virtually). Jim Stotlar and Morgan Perry, Occulus, provided the Board with a PowerPoint© presentation on the study. DISCUSSION ON THE MUNICIPAL JUDGE/PROSECUTOR SELECTION PROCESS
City Manager Gipson provided the Board with a PowerPoint© presentation on the Municipal Judge and Prosecutor selection process.
Alderman McAndrew, in referencing the development projects mentioned by Dr. Galakatos, that Janet Watson and David Gipson can pretty accurately predict the future in terms of how much money the City will gain in the general fund; the Centene project will be coming on soon with Forsyth Point and Residence Inn being currently built. Alderman Buse was disconnected from the virtual meeting at 3:22 p.m. Alderman Buse rejoined the meeting virtually at 3:23 p.m. Alderman Berkowitz echoed Alderman McAndrew’s comments. When citizens see the development and think that the City is receiving millions of dollars that is just not the case. He welcomed citizens to review the presentation and the numbers. The last year has been difficult, but we have good prognosis for the next 3-4 years, but we are still struggling. Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6839, to approve calling for an election on August 3, 2021, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Clayton a question of increasing the City’s property tax to fund essential city services to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6839, first reading, an Ordinance Calling for an Election on August 3, 2021, for the Purpose of Submitting to the Qualified Voters of the City of Clayton a Question of Increasing the City’s Property Tax to Fund Essential City Services by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6839, first reading, an Ordinance Calling for an Election on August 3, 2021, for the Purpose of Submitting to the Qualified Voters of the City of Clayton a Question of Increasing the City’s Property Tax to Fund Essential City Services by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Motion made by Alderman Lintz that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6839 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Jim Stotlar and Morgan Perry, Occulus, provided the Board with a PowerPoint© presentation on the study. DISCUSSION ON THE MUNICIPAL JUDGE/PROSECUTOR SELECTION PROCESS
City Manager Gipson provided the Board with a PowerPoint© presentation on the Municipal Judge and Prosecutor selection process. The Board discussed minor revisions and will affirm the process, and the RFQs at the May 25 Board meeting. Motion made by Alderman Lintz to adjourn. Alderman McAndrew seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. There being no further regular business the meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
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