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September 8, 2020 — Meeting Minutes
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THE CITY OF CLAYTON
Board of Aldermen Virtual Zoom Meeting *September 8, 2020 7:00 p.m. Minutes
NOTE: In accord with the provisions of Section 610.015, RSMo., and multiple declarations of emergency at every level of government, and the prohibition of large gatherings due to the Coronavirus pandemic, normal requirements for voting in the Board meeting were suspended. Accordingly, votes were taken as if all Board members were physically present and in attendance at the meeting. Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:
The following individuals attended the meeting by videoconferencing at all times unless otherwise noted. Aldermen: Joanne Boulton, Rich Lintz, Bridget McAndrew, Susan Buse, Dan Sokol, and Mayor Michelle Harris
City Manager David Gipson City Attorney Stephanie Karr City Clerk June Frazier
The following members were absent: Ira Berkowitz. Motion made by Alderman Lintz to approve the August 25, 2020 minutes. Alderman Boulton seconded. Motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously on a voice vote. PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
Mayor Harris announced that the St. Louis Art Fair will be presented virtually, September 11-13 and encouraged everyone to “attend.”
A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE TAX YEAR 2020 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET – 1ST READING
Mayor Harris opened the Public hearing and requested proof of publication.
PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
Mayor Harris announced that the St. Louis Art Fair will be presented virtually, September 11-13 and encouraged everyone to “attend.”
A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE TAX YEAR 2020 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET – 1ST READING
Mayor Harris opened the Public hearing and requested proof of publication. Janet Watson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, addressed the Board reporting that each year the City must approve property tax levies which are then submitted to St. Louis County for billing. Calendar year 2020 was not a reassessment year therefore there was little change in continuing assessments. The City experienced significant commercial new construction growth, which increases assessed values, related to the remainder of the Centene development among other smaller projects. The City is allowed to receive additional revenue
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up to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which was 2.3% for this year, and for the value of the new construction. Per the Fiscal Year 2021 proposed budget plan, we are submitting the maximum allowable rates for your review. As part of the property tax levy process, the Board will hold a public hearing to seek public input on the proposed tax rates. Mayor Harris closed the public hearing. Alderman Boulton introduced Bill No. 6804, an ordinance Setting the Property Tax Levies for Tax Year 2020 to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Lintz seconded. City Attorney Karr reads Bill No. 6804, first 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 2020, Including Resetting Certain Tax Rates to the Voter-Approved Tax Rate Ceiling and Articulating Reasons for Doing So by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2021 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication. City Manager Gipson reported that in August the Board of Aldermen received the City Manager’s proposed FY2021 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget.