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March 10, 2015 — Meeting Minutes
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THE CITY OF CLAYTON
Board of Aldermen City Hall – 10 N. Bemiston Avenue March 10, 2015 7:00 p.m. Minutes
Mayor Sanger called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:
Aldermen: Michelle Harris, Cynthia Garnholz, Mark Winings, Joanne Boulton, Alex Berger III, and Richard Lintz. Mayor Sanger City Manager Owens City Attorney O’Keefe
Alderman Winings moved to approve the February 24, 2015 minutes. Alderman Garnholz seconded. The motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously on a voice vote. PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None
MOTION TO APPOINT JOSEPH R. DULLE AS MUNICIPAL JUDGE
City Manager Owens reported that due to the recent resignation of Peter Krane, the City’s Municipal Judge, a Request for Qualifications was published on January 14, 17, 21, and 30, 2015, in the Missouri Lawyers’ Media publication. The City received three responsive applications. Mayor Sanger and Alderman Garnholz conducted individual interviews and unanimously recommend Joseph R. Dulle to be considered for appointment as the Municipal Judge. Mr. Dulle has served as the City’s provisional judge since May 2014 and has recently served as substitute municipal judge during the vacancy. Section 2 of Article VI of the Clayton City Charter provides that when a vacancy occurs in the office of municipal judge the Board of Aldermen is to appoint an eligible individual for the unexpired term. Thus, the term of this appointment would run through June 30, 2015 - the unexpired portion of Judge Krane’s term.
Section 2 of Article VI of the Clayton City Charter provides that when a vacancy occurs in the office of municipal judge the Board of Aldermen is to appoint an eligible individual for the unexpired term. Thus, the term of this appointment would run through June 30, 2015 - the unexpired portion of Judge Krane’s term. This position receives compensation of $600 per court session or approximately $1,800 per month. Recommendation is to consider the appointment of Joseph R. Dulle as Municipal Judge. Mr. Dulle addressed the Board providing a brief background stating that he has been a member of the Bar Association since 1988, his practices has mainly been civil litigation, resident of Clayton since 1999, and has four children. Mayor Sanger commented that in interviewing several candidates for municipal judge he and Alderman Garnholz found Mr. Dulle to be an excellent selection.
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Alderman Garnholz commented that Mr. Dulle is an outstanding candidate adding that Mr. Dulle has been serving as the City’s provisional judge and has been doing a great job. Alderman Harris moved to approve the appointment of Joseph Dulle as the municipal judge. Alderman Garnholz seconded. The motion was approved unanimously on a voice vote. Mayor Sanger reminded everyone the appointment is for the unexpired term for the previous municipal judge, which runs through June 30, 2015. MOTION TO APPOINT A PROVISIONAL MUNICIPAL JUDGE
City Manager Owens reported that a provisional judge substitutes at Municipal Court when the Municipal Judge is absent. Matthew D. Fry, 7430 Wydown Boulevard, Ward 2, has been nominated. Recommendation is to consider the appointment. Alderman Harris moved to approve the appointment of Matthew Fry as a provisional municipal judge. Alderman Garnholz seconded. The motion was approved unanimously on a voice vote. SWEARING IN CEREMONY OF JOSEPH R. DULLE AS THE CITY OF CLAYTON’S MUNICIPAL JUDGE
FY2015 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT
Janet Watson gave a brief summary on the FY2015 Financial Report that was previously provided to the Board. She reminded the Board that the FY2015 year began with a balanced budget and then the City experienced some significant costs related to the safe demonstrations. She stated that due to this unexpected expense it is projected to end the year with a deficit of approximately $466,000. She noted that the City ended its FY2014 better than had been projected. In response to Alderman Boulton’s question, Ms.