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August 24, 2021 — Meeting Minutes

This is the minutes of the City of Clayton Board of Aldermen virtual meeting held August 24, 2021. It records roll call and swearing-in events, public requests and awards, a public hearing on downtown overlay district standards, certification of the August 3, 2021 special municipal election results (Ward 3 Gary Feder 628 votes; Proposition A 939 NO, 787 YES), and consideration of a contract award for a federally funded Traffic Management Enhancements Project. The minutes note Gerstner Electric’s low bid of $257,075.38, the engineer’s estimate of $363,900.00, authorization to approve change orders up to $25,000, an estimated City share of about $75,000 after federal reimbursement, and unanimous adoption of the ordinance approving the contract.
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Alderman Buse reported on the following: • Musical Nights at Oak Knoll – the bank was good and enjoyed the music. Alderman Patel reported on the following:

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• Musical Nights at Oak Knoll – thrilled to be back this year. • Sustainability Committee meets this week.

Alderman Feder expressed appreciation for City Manager Gipson organizing the elected official’s orientation; very informative; looking forward to working with everyone.

Mayor Harris reported on the following: • Commemorative Landscape Committee will meet tomorrow, discussion on recommendations regarding Ralph Clayton portrait. • Attended the Art Fair Kick-off party.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.

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Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ City Clerk

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. 6715 of the City of Clayton.

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AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE 3RD QUARTER AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET

Janet Watson, Director of Finance, reported that the City reviews and adjusts budgeted revenues and expenditures on a quarterly basis to respond to changes as the fiscal year progresses and to update the Board regarding budgetary issues. As part of the quarterly budget review, staff is presenting for their consideration the third amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) budget.

Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6857, an ordinance to approve the FY2021 3rd Quarter Budget amendment to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6857, first reading, an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget and Appropriating Funds Pursuant Thereto by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Alderman Lintz that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6857 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6857, an ordinance to approve the FY2021 3rd Quarter Budget amendment to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6857, second reading, an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget and Appropriating Funds Pursuant Thereto 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. 6716 of the City of Clayton.

AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CLAYTON FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS

City Manager Gipson reported that in the fall of 1997, the city entered into an agreement with the Clayton School District to provide a School Resource Officer at Clayton High School. Partial funding for the position was provided through a federal grant. The grant paid for one-third of the cost of the officer while the School District paid one-third as did the city. In 1999, an agreement was reached to also provide a School Resource Officer at Wydown Middle School. As Federal funding was still available, the one-third agreement was continued for that position as well.

In 2003, Federal funding was no longer available with the exception of one year remaining on the School Resource Officer position at Clayton High School. At that time, the City and School District entered into a three-year agreement to continue the School Resource Officer program at both the High School and Middle School. The agreement was that the city and the School

At that time, the City and School District entered into a three-year agreement to continue the School Resource Officer program at both the High School and Middle School. The agreement was that the city and the School

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District would each pay 50% of the cost of the officer at each school. In 2009, an agreement was made with the School District that they would pay 75% of the cost of the officer at each school. The last agreement renewal was approved in 2018 and is now due to expire at the end of August. The proposed terms for renewal will continue the 75%/25% School District/City cost sharing arrangement.

The Board of Education approved the agreement at its August 18, 2021 meeting.

Chief Mark Smith was in attendance to answer questions.

Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6858, to approve an agreement with the School District of Clayton for School Resource Officers to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6858, first reading, an Ordinance Approving a School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement with the Clayton School District by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Alderman Lintz that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6858 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6858, to approve an agreement with the School District of Clayton for School Resource Officers to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6858, second reading, an Ordinance Approving a School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement with the Clayton School District 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. 6717 of the City of Clayton.

Other

Alderman Berkowitz reported on the following: • Plan Commission/ARB – H3 presentation; questions were raised regarding setbacks and efforts to “protect” downtown.

Alderman McAndrew reported on the following: • CRSWC – Rubin Brown provided an audit presentation; the Commission discussed the mask mandate for the Center of Clayton.

Alderman Buse reported on the following: • Musical Nights at Oak Knoll – the bank was good and enjoyed the music.

Alderman Patel reported on the following:

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