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THE CITY OF CLAYTON

Board of Aldermen In-Person and Virtual Meeting September 26, 2023 7:00 p.m. MINUTES

Mayor Harris welcomed two Mayors’ Youth Advisory Council members, Liam Ferguson and Shiv Patel who were in the audience. Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:

In-person: Ira Berkowitz, Bridget McAndrew, Susan Buse, Becky Patel, Gary Feder, Rick Hummell, and Mayor Michelle Harris. Staff: City Manager Gipson, City Attorney O’Keefe, City Clerk Frazier, and Assistant City Manager Andrea Muskopf

PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS

None

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I COLLECTION SERVICE AND REGULATIONS AND ARTICLE II RECYCLING OF CHAPTER 235 GARBAGE AND TRASH OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CLAYTON

Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to postpone Bill No. 6986.1 until further notice. Alderman McAndrew seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE TAX YEAR 2023 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET – 2nd READING

City Manager Gipson reported that the City received updated assessed value information from the County Assessor now that the Board of Equalization process is complete. The County advises that there may still be some changes in overall values due to new construction and further appeals. However, the County has said there will be no changes before October 1, which is the statutory deadline for the City to file its tax rates with the County Collector of Revenue.

The County advises that there may still be some changes in overall values due to new construction and further appeals. However, the County has said there will be no changes before October 1, which is the statutory deadline for the City to file its tax rates with the County Collector of Revenue. There is a statutory system in place to recoup lost revenue due to late changes in assessed value. We can address that process in 2024 if warranted. Calculations have been updated accordingly. In general, the assessed values and commercial new construction decreased from the Board of Equalization process. The levies have been revised to reflect these values as shown redlined in the tables as provided in the Board packet. An amendment to the ordinance will be needed to accept these levy changes from the previous reading.

As part of the budget process, the Board is required to hold a public hearing to seek public input prior to formal budget adoption. The public hearing was held at the Board of Aldermen meeting on September 12, 2023. Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6990, to approve the proposed FY2024 to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6990, second reading, an Ordinance Adopting an Annual Budget for Fiscal year 2024 Commencing on October 1, 2023 and Appropriating Funds Pursuant Thereto by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6854 of the City of Clayton. AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING DRIVERS FROM USING HANDHELD ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES

City Manager Gipson reported that Ordinance 340.300 will prohibit drivers from physically holding or supporting a cell phone with any part of their body; manually typing, writing, sending, or reading text-based messages; recording, posting, sending, or broadcasting video, including video calls and social media posts; and watching a video or movie. The ordinance will allow drivers to use voice-operated or hands-free features on electronic communication devices.

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This ordinance conforms to the Missouri “Hands-Free Law”, which took effect statewide on August 28, 2023. The Missouri General Assembly preempted local regulations from deviating from the state statute.

Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6995, to approve an amendment to Chapter 340 with the addition of a new Section 340.300, prohibiting drivers from handheld electronic communication devices to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6995, first reading, an Ordinance Enacting Section 340.300 of the Clayton City Code Relating to Hands-Free Driving by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6995 on the day of its introduction. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6995, to approve an amendment to Chapter 340 with the addition of a new Section 340.300, prohibiting drivers from handheld electronic communication devices to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6995, second reading, an Ordinance Enacting Section 340.300 of the Clayton City Code Relating to Hands-Free Driving by title only.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6855 of the City of Clayton.

CONSENT AGENDA