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October 24, 2023 — Meeting Minutes
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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
Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to approve the Consent Agenda. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
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.
CLAYTON SPECIAL EVENTS UPDATE
Gary Carter, Director of Development provided a PowerPoint© presentation to the Board on the Clayton Special Events. (presentation available in the City Clerk’s office)
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Alderman Berkowitz reported on the following: • Parks & Recreation o Staff provided a report on the day camps (summer). o The Center is preparing for proposed roof work. • Jazz Festival event – great event! • Blues Home Opener – great event – thanks to staff! • St. 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.