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Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6916, an ordinance to approve an MOU between the City of Clayton and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2665 For FY2023 wage increases to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6916, second reading, an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Clayton and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2665 for FY2023 Wage Increases 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; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6774 of the City of Clayton.

AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLAYTON, THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 2665 AND THE EASTERN MISSOURI COALITION OF POLICE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE 15 FOR SPECIFIED PENSION ENHANCEMENTS

City Manager Gipson reported that the City of Clayton, and Police Department employees represented by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15, and Fire Department employees represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2665, met and discussed possible pension enhancements. Negotiations occurred during the summer and early fall of

• Allowance of the purchase of military service credits. • A forward DROP and a back DROP with a suggested 60 days’ notice requirement.

If approved, City staff will work with the pension plan managers and attorney to perform a final analysis and determine the process needed to implement the pension enhancements. It is anticipated that the proposed enhancements will result in reduced pension contributions from the City of Clayton.

Staff recommends approval of the ordinance approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Clayton, the International Association of Firefighters, Local 2665 and the Eastern Missouri Coalition of Police, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15 for the specified pension enhancements.

City Manager Gipson explained to Mr. Bliss the definition of the DROP program.

Rick Bliss addressed the Board inquiring as to if the city received actuarial determination as related to the costs.

Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6917, an ordinance to approve an MOU between the City of Clayton and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2665 and the Eastern Missouri Coalition of Police, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15 for the Uniformed Employee Retirement Fund (UERF) enhancements to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

OTHER

Alderman Buse reported on the following: • Chamber of Commerce Shred-Day event • Thanks to Chief Smith and Captain Thuet for attending the Southmoor neighborhood event • Municipal League of Metro St. Louis County event o Discussion on eliminating non-photo ID for elections o Discussion on telephone taxes o Discussion 2nd Amendment Preservation Act • Clayton Equity Commission o Postponement of housing recommendation • Musical Nights in Oak Knoll Park • Jazz Festival

Alderman Patel reported on the following: • Ward 1 coffees was held at Sasha’s • Sustainability Committee o Recommendation to join the Midwest Climate Collaborative

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o Potential partnership with a class from Washington University on an energy efficiency project o Reporting to the Plan Commission on 10/17 regarding solar panels o Hi-Pointe Neighborhood annual block party - thanks to Cpl. Schwartz and PD service dog, Jade for attending; residents from surrounding neighborhoods (St. Louis City) were in attendance

Alderman Feder reported on the following: • Municipal League of Metro St. Louis County meeting was held 9/22 • Reinitiated the Ward 3 coffees at Starbucks • Barclay House Resident’s meeting was held 9/22 • Park Tower Resident’s meeting is scheduled for 10/6 • Jazz Fest • Shakespeare in the Street held in St. Louis City – Ben Hoffman, Clayton resident, is a playwriter

Mayor Harris reported on the following: • ZMD – 50th Anniversary • Fontbonne University – 100th Anniversary • Attending a CCBA meeting on 9/29 • Jazz Fest

Motion made by Alderman Feder that the Board adjourn to a closed meeting, with a closed vote and record, as authorized by Section 610.021(1), (2) and (3) Revised Statutes of Missouri, relating to legal issues, real estate and/or personnel, and to discuss matters related to negotiation of a contract pursuant to Section 610.021(12), RSMo. and/or proprietary information pursuant to Sec. 610.021(15), and/or information related to public safety and security measures pursuant to Section 610.021(18) and (19) RSMO. Alderman Patel seconded.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye.

The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

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Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ City Clerk