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September 14, 2021 — Meeting Minutes
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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. 6863 on the day of its introduction. Alderman McAndrew seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6863, to approve an ordinance designating Piper Sandler as the City’s financial advisor for the 2011 Special Obligation Bonds refunding and the 2014 General Obligation Bonds refunding to be read for the seconded time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6863, seconded reading, an Ordinance Designating Piper Sandler as Financial Advisor for the City of Clayton, Missouri, for a Refunding of the 2011 Special Obligation Bonds and a Refunding of the 2014 General Obligation Bonds and Establishing Terms and Conditions for Such 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; Alderman Feder – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6720 of the City of Clayton. A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE OFFERING FOR SALE OF SPECIAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS
City Manager Gipson reported that the City will be issuing bonds for the purpose of refunding, similar to refinancing, an outstanding bond issue where the City can experience savings over
Alderman McAndrew seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6862, first reading, an Ordinance Designating Gilmore Bell as Bond Counsel for the City of Clayton, Missouri, for a Refunding of the 2011 Special Obligation Bonds and a Refunding of the 2014 General Obligation Bond Issues and Establishing Terms and Conditions for Such Services 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. 6862 on the day of its introduction. Alderman McAndrew seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6862, to approve an ordinance engaging Gilmore Bell as bond counsel for the refunding of the 2011 Special Obligation Bonds and the 2014 General Obligation Bonds to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6862, second reading, an Ordinance Designating Gilmore Bell as Bond Counsel for the City of Clayton, Missouri, for a Refunding of the 2011 Special Obligation Bonds and a Refunding of the 2014 General Obligation Bond Issues and Establishing Terms and Conditions for Such 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; Alderman Feder – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6719 of the City of Clayton.
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AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING PIPER SANDLER AS FINANCIAL ADVISOR FOR THE 2021 SPECIAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS AND A FUTURE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUE
City Manager Gipson reported that in 2019, the City entered into an agreement with Piper Jaffray, now Piper Sandler, for municipal financial advisory services. The City is again in need of services related to two upcoming bond issues which are the 2011 Special Obligation Bonds refunding (refinancing) and the 2014 General Obligation Bonds refunding. These bond issues will occur over the next few months and the City and citizens should realize significant interest savings over the remaining life of the bonds. Todd Goffoy, Piper Sandler, was in attendance (virtually) to answer questions. Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6863, to approve an ordinance designating Piper Sandler as the City’s financial advisor for the 2011 Special Obligation Bonds refunding and the 2014 General Obligation Bonds refunding to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6863, first reading, an Ordinance Designating Piper Sandler as Financial Advisor for the City of Clayton, Missouri, for a Refunding of the 2011 Special Obligation Bonds and a Refunding of the 2014 General Obligation Bonds and Establishing Terms and Conditions for Such Services 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. 6863 on the day of its introduction.
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the lifetime of the bonds. The total estimated funds needed from the sale of the bonds to be issued is approximately $5,600,000. Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to approve Resolution No. 2021-15, authorizing the sale of $5,600,000 in bonds to refund the Series 2011 bonds. Alderman McAndrew seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE FY2022 CLAYTON RECREATION, SPORTS AND WELLNESS COMMISSION (CRSWC) BUDGET FOR THE CENTER OF CLAYTON
City Manager Gipson reported that this is a resolution to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Clayton Recreation, Sports and Wellness Commission (CRSWC) Budget for the Center of Clayton. This budget includes revenues and expenses for the period October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022, for the three CRSWC Funds --- Operating, Equipment Replacement and Capital. The Clayton Recreation, Sports and Wellness Commission considered this budget on August 20, 2021, and approved it as proposed. On September 1, 2021, the budget was presented at the Joint Meeting of the Board of Aldermen and Board of Education. Patty DeForrest, Director of Parks & Recreation, addressed the Board to answer questions. Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to consider Resolution No. 2021-16, approving the FY2022 CRSWC Budget Alderman McAndrew seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. A MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE ALDERMANIC COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
City Manager Gipson reported that to be consistent with the Charter requirements all appointments/assignments to the Boards and Commissions requires approval by the Board of Aldermen.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. A MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE ALDERMANIC COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
City Manager Gipson reported that to be consistent with the Charter requirements all appointments/assignments to the Boards and Commissions requires approval by the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Harris has proposed that Alderman Gary Feder is assigned to the Clayton Equity Commission, the Economic Development Advisory Committee, and the Non-Uniformed Employees Retirement Fund Board. Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to approve the appointment of Alderman Gary Feder to the Clayton Equity Commission, the Economic Development Advisory Committee, and the Non-Uniformed Employees Retirement Fund Board. Alderman McAndrew seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. A MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
City Manager Gipson reported that Mayor Harris has reviewed a recommendation to appoint Peter Love, Ward 3 (appointment for a 6-yr term through June 30, 2027), the Industrial Development Authority of the City.