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October 11, 2022 — Agenda
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AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2023 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET—2nd READING
City Manager Gipson reported that in July, the Board of Aldermen received the City Manager’s proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvements Budget, and in August the Board received the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget. 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 13, 2022.
As part of the budget process, the Board is required to hold a public hearing to seek public input prior to formal budget adoption.
City Manager Gipson added that Alderman Patel requested information on new construction and its estimated revenue. A spreadsheet containing all the current large projects with the estimated values, revenue, completion dates and costs (waste collection for residential) was provided to the Board prior to the meeting.
Karen Dilber, Director of Finance, was present to answer questions.
Alderman Patel commented that she is comfortable in approving the FY2023 budget. She stated that for next year they must identify service reductions and revenue increases in order to stop operating in the deficit and doing transfers. She is not okay with continuing to approve a budget that maintains the same consequences without first getting into those discussions.
Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6912, an ordinance to approve the FY2023 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
The approved plan calls for nine trees to be planted as part of the City Standard Streetscape. The applicant is proposing to plant five street trees.
Section 405.1320 outlines the process for adjustments to an approved Special Development District or Subdistrict Development Plan. The proposed amendment is considered a major amendment to the streetscape plan and therefore requires a public hearing and review by the Board of Aldermen.
Matt Malik, Director of Public Works and Anna Krane were present to answer questions.
David Robert, CEO, Midas Hospitality, addressed the Board to answer questions.
Discussion was had to possibly consider the installation of flower baskets as additional greenery on the light posts as part of the replacement of the trees, therefore adding it as a condition of the ordinance. Mr. Robert stated that they were fine with that suggestion.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6914, an ordinance to approve an amendment to the Special Development District Subdistrict Plan for 8126 Forsyth Boulevard and repealing Ord. No. 6667 and any other conflicting ordinances to be read for the first time. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6914, first reading, an Ordinance Approving an Amended Subdistrict Development Plan for Subdistrict/Phase 5 of The Forsyth Center Special Development District, Repealing Conflicting Ordinances, and Other Actions Related Thereto by title only.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER SETTING THE TAX YEAR 2022 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET – 2nd READING
A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER SETTING THE TAX YEAR 2022 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET – 2nd READING
City Manager Gipson reported that as part of the property tax levy process, the Board held a public hearing to seek public input on the proposed tax rates at the September 13, 2022, meeting.
Karen Dilber, Director of Finance, was present to answer questions.
Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6911, an ordinance to approve the Property Tax Levies for Tax Year 2022 (FY2023) to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
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5 City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6911, second reading, An Ordinance Levying and Establishing the Rate of Annual Taxes for General Municipal Purposes; Police Building Debt Service; General Obligation Debt Service; and Special Business District Purposes to be Collected by the City of Clayton, Missouri, for the Year 2022 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. 6771 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2023 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET—2nd READING
Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6912, an ordinance to approve the FY2023 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6912, second reading, an Ordinance Adopting an Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 Commencing on October 1, 2022, and Appropriating Funds Pursuant Thereto an Ordinance Adopting an Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 Commencing on October 1, 2022, 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; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6772 of the City of Clayton.
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6 AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLAYTON AND THE EASTERN MISSOURI COALITION OF POLICE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, LODGE 15 FOR FY2023 WAGE INCREASES AND A REVISED HOLIDAY PROVISION
City Manager Gipson reported that Police (FOP) Lodge 15 previously agreed to meet and bargain Fiscal Year 2023 wages. Negotiations occurred during the summer and early fall of
for FY 2023:
• Employees will receive a 3 percent increase and the parties agree and understand a step increase will also be available to only the Employees that are eligible for a step increase as of October 1, 2022. • On an annual basis, non-exempt sworn Police officers shall receive eighty-eight (88) hours of holiday leave in lieu of guaranteed time off on City holidays. At the Employee’s option, eighty-eight (88) of the hours can be converted to cash based on the Employee’s hourly rate and to be paid to the Employee the first pay period in December. Utilization of the leave hours will be arranged between the Employee and their supervisor. Officers who are not employed by the City for a full year will receive a prorated number of holiday leave hours based on the number of holidays during which they are employed in the shift position. Staff recommends approval of the attached Ordinance approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Clayton and the Eastern Missouri Coalition of Police, Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 15 for FY 2023 wage increases and a revised holiday provision.
Rick Bliss, resident, 7515 Westmoreland, addressed the Board inquiring as to the one-year limit on the agreement and inquired about the agenda item that references a “DROP” program.