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THE CITY OF CLAYTON

Board of Aldermen In-Person and Virtual Meeting October 24, 2023 7:00 p.m.

MINUTES

Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:

In-person: Ira Berkowitz, Bridget McAndrew, Susan Buse, Becky Patel, Gary Feder, Rick Hummell, and Mayor Michelle Harris.

Staff: City Manager Gipson, City Attorney O’Keefe, City Clerk Frazier, and Assistant City Manager Andrea Muskopf

PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS

None

AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER A CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH BUILDINGSTARS FOR THE CUSTODIAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR CITY OWNED FACILITIES AT 10 S BRENTWOOD BOULEVARD, 10 N BEMISTON AVENUE, AND 8300 SHAW PARK DRIVE

City Manager Gipson reported that the Public Works Department is requesting approval of a three-year custodial services contract extension to clean the Police Station & Municipal Building(s) at 10 S. Brentwood Boulevard, City Hall at 10 N. Bemiston Avenue, and the Municipal Garage at 8300 Shaw Park Drive. The contract approved in March 2021 with Buildingstars expired at the end of September 2023.

Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6997, to approve an extension of the contract with BuildingStars for custodial services to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6997, first reading, an Ordinance approving a Contract Extension with Buildingstars for the Custodial Services Contract for City Owned Facilities at 10 S. Brentwood Boulevard, 10 N. Bemiston Avenue, and 8300 Shaw Park Drive 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. 6997 on the day of its introduction. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderman McAndrew seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

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Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6997, to approve an extension of the contract with BuildingStars for custodial services to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6997, second reading, an Ordinance approving a Contract Extension with Buildingstars for the Custodial Services Contract for City Owned Facilities at 10 S. Brentwood Boulevard, 10 N. Bemiston Avenue, and 8300 Shaw Park Drive 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; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6858 of the City of Clayton.

CONSENT AGENDA

Louis City Emergency Dispatch Center – continued interest into looking at bringing communities together to help. Alderman McAndrew reported on the following: • Plan Commission/ARB o Reviewed plans for a large addition to a home on Polo Drive • Party in the Patch event – thanks to Toni Siering and staff for a great event! • Clayton High School Homecoming Parade – great event! • Davis Place annual meeting • Steering Committee meeting re: Comprehensive Plan – reminded everyone about the scheduled Ward meetings; encourage people to attend.

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Alderman Buse reported on the following: • St. Louis City Dispatch Center – very supportive of Alderman Berkowitz’ suggestion • Sustainability Committee – provided a presentation on Clayton Tomorrow 2040. • Best of Clayton event. • Encouraging the City to look at a policy on eliminating the use of plastic bottles in city facilities.

Alderman Patel reported on the following: • Clayton Equity Commission – Pastor Sarah Rugenstone, The Gathering, is a new ex- officio member.

Alderman Feder reported on the following: • Best of Clayton event. • Davis Place annual meeting. • Polo Subdivision meeting will be held on November 2nd. • Ward 3 Coffee at Starbucks will begin again in November.

Alderman Hummell reported on the following: • Best of Clayton • CHS Homecoming Parade – great time! • Jazz Festival – great event and very well done! • Clayton Community Foundation Executive Board meeting will be held on October 25th. • Clayton Tomorrow 2040 – great communications/notifications are getting out to the citizens. • Meeting with staff to continue conversations regarding the Washington University and Concordia Seminary project.

Mayor Harris reported on the following: • Davis Place Annual meeting. • Landscape Task Force – working on commemoration in recognition of the Osage Nation; attended a commemoration in Tower Grove Park. • Continuing to work with staff and various agencies in discussion regarding the issue with the “unhoused.”

Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to adjourn the meeting. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.

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Mayor

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