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December 11, 2018 — Meeting Minutes
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It is appropriate to treat them differently when they play a more supervisory role in our department then some sergeants play in other departments. It is recognizing the critical role they play that makes the separate treatment an important part of the process. We appreciate the fact that counsel for the FOP has a different view and expect that we will continue to have discussions and have different points of view on a variety of subjects going forward. But we are in a position now to create a process which will bring to fruition the desire for representation by the officers. In general, it is perceived that it is time to move forward with that process. Ms. Thompson addressed the Board confirming that there have been negotiations and some changes made, but she disagrees that those changes have been substantial. She stated that the biggest issue is the supervisory, sergeants should be in the same union. Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6703, an ordinance to approve a collective bargaining agreement for law enforcement personnel to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6703, first reading, An Ordinance adopting to Authorize Provisions for Collective Bargaining with Law Enforcement Personnel City of Clayton 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. 6703 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Boulton seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Alderman Winings moved that the Board go into executive session to consult with counsel. Alderman Boulton seconded. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Winings – Aye; Alderman Boulton – Aye; Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman Harris – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; and Mayor Sanger – Aye. The meeting reconvened at 7:48 p.m. Mayor Sanger thanked everyone for their patience stating that they have had many conversations about this framework for them to once again hear about how this was all put together.
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City Attorney O’Keefe stated that it is important that everyone appreciate that the Board of Aldermen through its HR counsel has negotiated with the Fraternal Order of Police over the terms of this framework for about two and half months and it has been changed. The substantial changes were made at the request of the union. Not all the requests were agreed to, but substantial changes were made. The product is a fuller and better document than what was started out as a result of that collaboration and those discussions. With respect to the role of sergeants, not all sergeants in every department are the same, the sergeants in the Clayton Police Department do play important supervisory roles in our department. They are critical to the service of quality, performance of duties by their subordinates, and the service to the public that they generate and respecting that important role recognizing that critical difference is manifest in the terms of this proposed framework. It is appropriate to treat them differently when they play a more supervisory role in our department then some sergeants play in other departments. It is recognizing the critical role they play that makes the separate treatment an important part of the process.
Alderman Boulton seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6703, an ordinance to approve a collective bargaining agreement for law enforcement personnel to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6703, second reading, An Ordinance adopting to Authorize Provisions for Collective Bargaining with Law Enforcement Personnel City of Clayton by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Winings – Aye; Alderman Boulton – Aye; Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman Harris – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; and Mayor Sanger – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6568 of the City of Clayton. PRESENTATION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING STUDY
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Richard Brady, Matrix Consulting Group, addressed the Board providing a PowerPoint presentation on the study. (presentation available in the City Clerk’s office)
AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING A WAIVER AND AGREEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 216 N. MERAMEC
City Manager Owens reported that the City, RPB Clayton LLC (the “Developer”) and the Daniele Community Improvement District (the “CID”) entered into a Redevelopment Agreement dated January 28, 2014, relating to the redevelopment of the former Daniele Hotel, located at 216 N. Meramec Avenue, into a Hampton Inn & Suites. The Redevelopment Agreement requires the CID to comply with all applicable provisions of Missouri law, including a requirement that the CID submit its annual budget to the City prior to approval by the CID. The Redevelopment Agreement also requires the CID to submit its annual audited financial statements to the City. The CID has not complied with those requirements. The City had no obligation, either under the CID Act or the Redevelopment Agreement, to remind the CID to submit those documents in a timely fashion or to otherwise demand those documents from the CID. The CID has already submitted its 2019 budget to the City and has agreed to prepare and submit all prior audits to the City no later than June 30, 2019. Rob Klahr, Attorney, Armstrong Teasdale, addressed the Board to answer questions.