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September 10, 2024 — Meeting Minutes
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THE CITY OF CLAYTON
Board of Aldermen In-Person and Virtual Meeting September 10, 2024 7:11 p.m. MINUTES
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:
In-person: Bridget McAndrew, Susan Buse, Becky Patel, Rick Hummell, Jeff Yorg, and Mayor Michelle Harris. Staff: City Manager Gipson, City Attorney O’Keefe, City Clerk Frazier, Assistant City Manager Muskopf
Absent: Gary Feder
PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 215.765 TO MODIFY THE ALLOWABLE HOURS OF USAGE FOR MOTOR-DRIVEN OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
City Manager Gipson reported that the Board of Aldermen discussed leaf blowers and gas- powered lawn equipment on April 19, 2024, and July 19, 2024. The Board of Aldermen expressed a desire to further restrict the permitted hours for contracted lawn maintenance using gas-powered equipment. The attached ordinance would reduce the permitted hours for the operation of motor-driven outdoor equipment on weekdays for contractors from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM as currently allowed, to 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Motion made by Alderman McAndrew to amend Bill No. 7038 by the new text of Bill No. 7038.1 as provided in the Board packet. Alderman Buse seconded. The motion passed unanimously by a voice vote. Alderman McAndrew introduced Bill No. 7038.1, approving an amendment to Section 215.765 to modify the allowable hours of usage for motor-driven outdoor maintenance equipment to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Buse seconded.
Alderman McAndrew introduced Bill No. 7038.1, approving an amendment to Section 215.765 to modify the allowable hours of usage for motor-driven outdoor maintenance equipment to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Buse seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7038.1, second reading, an Ordinance Amending Section 215.765 to Modify the Allowable Hours of Usage for Motor- Driven Outdoor Maintenance Equipment by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6899 of the City of Clayton.
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A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A TENANT BILL OF RIGHTS
City Manager Gipson reported that the Board of Aldermen has discussed the establishment of a Tenant Bill of Rights multiple times. The proposed resolution contains all changes and revisions requested by the Board of Aldermen during those discussions. The proposed tenant Bill of Rights will not create any new regulations but is rather a compilation of existing provisions related to fair housing and housing standards contained within Federal, State and Local laws. Motion made by Alderman McAndrew to approve Resolution No. 2024-13, Establishing a Tenant Bill of Rights. Alderman Buse seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE TAX YEAR 2024 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET – 1ST READING
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication. City Manager Gipson reported that as part of the property tax levy process, the Board will hold a public hearing to seek public input on the proposed tax rates. Included in the Board’s packet is the proposed calendar year 2024 property tax levy recommendations for Budget Year 2025. Mayor Harris closed the public hearing. Alderman McAndrew introduced Bill No. 7040, approving an Ordinance Setting the Tax Year 2024 Property Tax Levies for the FY2025 Budget to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Buse seconded.