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September 24, 2019 — Meeting Minutes

This document is the minutes of the City of Clayton Board of Aldermen meeting held September 24, 2019. It records roll call, approval of prior minutes, and actions including adoption of ordinances authorizing the issuance and sale of Special Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2019 (estimated amount $12,975,000; successful bid interest rate 1.77%; refunding projected savings of ~$720,000), setting 2019 property tax levies for the FY2020 budget (revised after the county Board of Equalization), and creation of a Community Equity Commission. The minutes also record tabling a contract for the Brentwood Boulevard resurfacing project, approval of a memorandum of understanding with the Eastern Missouri Coalition of Police, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15, and authorization related to closing the sale of 227 South Central Avenue; each ordinance vote is recorded as passing (roll call or unanimous voice vote).
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2019. The key provision of the MOU is that the City will adopt the Fiscal Year 2020 Step Pay Schedule

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

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Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6761, an ordinance authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the ancillary documents required to close the sale of 227 S. Central Avenue to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Lintz seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6761, second reading, an Ordinance Authorizing Closing Under a Purchase Agreement for the Sale of 227 South Central Avenue by title only.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Winings – Aye; Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6623 of the City of Clayton.

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Alderman Lintz reported on the following: • Planning Commission/ARB – presentation on the design of the proposed Bank of America building; • Attended the St. Louis County Charter session – about 20 people in attendance; looking for input on five items they are considering: 1) professional manager form of government; 2) nonpartisan ele4ctions; 3) elected auditor; 4) appointed assessor; 5) minimum standard for policing; and 5) minimum pay for full time council members.

Alderman Berkowitz reported on the following: • Attended an event at Kol Rinah; presentation on ethics (political); speakers phenomenal – Lisa Clancy, Hal Goldstein, and Tishaura Jones among others. • CHS Homecoming Parade – fire truck – wonderful event!

Alderman McAndrew reported on the following: • Attended the Clayton Community Foundation meeting – discussed fundraising for the new ice rink facility.

Alderman Buse reported on the following: • Attended a legal/legislative seminar regarding going into 2020; Sam Page, Ann Mackay attended; issues brought up were equity; access to housing; employment and employing and keeping young adults to stay – really proud of Clayton because we are currently addressing.

Mayor Harris reported on the following: • The Board of Freeholders will hold its first meeting in early November. • Centene is beginning to move into its new building; landscape looks great.

Motion made by Alderman Buse that the Board adjourn to a closed meeting, with a closed vote and record, as authorized by Section 610.021(1), (2) and (3) Revised Statutes of Missouri, relating to legal issues, real estate and/or personnel, and to discuss matters related to negotiation of a contract pursuant to Section 610.021(12), RSMo. and/or proprietary information pursuant to Sec. 610.021(15), and/or information related to public safety and security measures pursuant to Section 610.021(18) and (19) RSMO. Alderman McAndrew seconded the motion.

for the Union members which adjusts salary ranges by 2.5% in addition to any step available to an employee.

Staff has calculated the cost of this increase along with reductions for vacancies and believe this change will have no effect on the currently approved budget for next fiscal year.

Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6760, an ordinance to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Eastern Missouri Coalition of Police, Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 15 to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Lintz seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6760, first reading, an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Eastern Missouri Coalition of Police, Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 15 by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Alderman Winings that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6760 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Lintz seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

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

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Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6760, an ordinance to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Eastern Missouri Coalition of Police, Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 15 to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Lintz seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6760, second reading, an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Eastern Missouri Coalition of Police, Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 15 by title only.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Winings – Aye; Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6622 of the City of Clayton.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CLOSING UNDER A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF 227 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE

Interim City Manager Watson reported that the developer and the City are ready to proceed to closing, scheduled this week, for the sale of 227 South Central Avenue. As the parties work with the title company to ensure everything is ready for closing, due to both the passage of time (two years since the execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement) and the fact that the prior ordinances do not expressly empower the Interim City Manager to complete the closing, staff and legal counsel are asking for the Board’s approval and express authorization for the Interim City Manager to execute the necessary ancillary documents, which would include the escrow agreement, and effectuate the closing in a manner consistent with the Board’s prior approval of the original Purchase and Sale Agreement and the subsequent two amendments.

While the Purchase and Sale Agreement, and subsequent amendments have been properly authorized by the Board of Aldermen, staff believes it to be in the City’s best interests to adopt the attached ordinance, which expressly authorizes the Interim City Manager to execute the necessary documents (which includes the escrow agreement) and effectuate a closing to avoid any question whether the Board has authorized (i) the closing to proceed, (ii) the Interim City Manager to sign documents, and (iii) the $50,000 median escrow to be required.

Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6761, an ordinance authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the ancillary documents required to close the sale of 227 S. Central Avenue to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Lintz seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6761, first reading, an Ordinance Authorizing Closing Under a Purchase Agreement for the Sale of 227 South Central Avenue by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Alderman Winings that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6761 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Lintz seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Alderman Buse that the Board adjourn to a closed meeting, with a closed vote and record, as authorized by Section 610.021(1), (2) and (3) Revised Statutes of Missouri, relating to legal issues, real estate and/or personnel, and to discuss matters related to negotiation of a contract pursuant to Section 610.021(12), RSMo. and/or proprietary information pursuant to Sec. 610.021(15), and/or information related to public safety and security measures pursuant to Section 610.021(18) and (19) RSMO. Alderman McAndrew seconded the motion.

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The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Winings – Aye; Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. There being no further regular business the meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

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Mayor

ATTEST:

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