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September 12, 2023 — Meeting Minutes
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09-12-2023 BOA Minutes September 12, 2023 Page 1 of 9
THE CITY OF CLAYTON
Board of Aldermen In-Person and Virtual Meeting September 12, 2023 7:00 p.m. 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, and Assistant City Manager Andrea Muskopf
Virtual attendance: City Clerk Frazier
PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
Mayor Harris gave recognition to Chief Ernie Rhodes who was deployed as a member of FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Team’s Blue Incident Support Team to lead rescue efforts in Hawaii. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I COLLECTION SERVICE AND REGULATIONS AND ARTICLE II RECYCLING OF CHAPTER 235 GARBAGE AND TRASH OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CLAYTON
City Manager Gipson reported that the City of Clayton’s Municipal Code provisions related to solid waste and recycling were first adopted in 1947 and revised in 1970. Specific sections were later amended to reflect the waste collection practices and contracts in place at that time. The City of Clayton has contracted with Republic Services for the collection and disposal of solid waste, recycling, yard waste and compost from all single-family and multi-family properties. The new contracts that go into effect on October 1, 2023, change waste collection service from City-funded to resident-billed. The new waste collection agreements require certain provisions of the Municipal Code to align with the new practices.
The new contracts that go into effect on October 1, 2023, change waste collection service from City-funded to resident-billed. The new waste collection agreements require certain provisions of the Municipal Code to align with the new practices. The proposed amendments will take effect on October 1, 2023, along with the new contract. The required changes include the elimination of a current provision that allows private disposal contracts for residential customers. The City is also taking this opportunity to update the Code sections to provide enhanced regulatory clarity and align the regulations with current practices. Brian Kinman, resident, The Crescent Condominium, President of the Clayton Condominium Building Association, addressed the Board with concerns regarding the current ordinance and the proposed draft ordinance expressing opposition to the proposed draft ordinance. Jan Spalding, 8025 Maryland, addressed the Board with concerns on the proposed draft ordinance.
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Elizabeth Burrow, Treasurer for Hanley Towers, explaining the difference between certain equipment used for multi-family buildings. David Butler, Treasurer for Whitehall Condominiums, addressed the Board in support of Mr. Kinman’s proposal. Tony Soukenik, Attorney, 120 S. Central, addressed the Board as a representative for The Crescent Condominium. Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to table Bill No. 6986, amending collection service and regulations. Alderman Buse seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLAYTON AND THE EASTERN MISSOURI COALITION OF POLICE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE 15
City Manager Gipson reported that the bargaining representatives have met, discussed, and agreed upon the proposed successor Collective Bargaining Agreement which contains a resolution of the issues that affect the wages and terms and conditions of the Union members’ employment. The Police Union members have ratified this agreement and it is being presented for Board approval. The agreement has a term of three years, ending on September 30, 2026. Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6987, to approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Clayton and the Eastern Missouri Coalition of Police, Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 15 for FY2024 wage increases to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.