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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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Mayor Harris commented that the Board had been discussing this for over a year and they are excited to move forward. Lily Raymond, 416 Edgewood Drive, addressed the Board expressing her appreciation for addressing the issue and how important this would be locally as well as nationally. She is a member of the Board of Education and would gladly offer to help the City in working together. Ben Uchitelle, 41 Crestwood Drive, addressed the Board commending them on establishing the Commission. He also expressed the support of Kelvin Westbrook, resident, who could not attend tonight’s meeting. Becky Patel, 79 Aberdeen Place, addressed the Board asking if the seven members would be determined by the Board; how often will the Commission meet; and the role of the City staff. Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6759, an ordinance to establish a Community Equity Commission to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Lintz seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6759, first reading, an ordinance Establishing the Community Equity Commission of the City of Clayton, Missouri 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. 6759 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Lintz seconded.

As of today, the levies have been revised due to the county Board of Equalization process, which is now complete as noted in the Board’s packet. In general, the assessed values decreased, and new construction amounts increased from the Board of Equalization process. There will need to be an amendment to the ordinance to accept these changes from the first reading held August 27. Kayla Pacanowski, Interim Finance Director, addressed the Board to answer questions. Motion made by Alderman Winings to amend Bill No. 6751, an ordinance Setting the Property Tax Levies for Tax Year 2019 to include the tax levies as revised by St. Louis County. Alderman Lintz seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6751, to adopt an ordinance Setting the Property Tax Levies for Tax Year 2019 to include the tax levies as amended to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Lintz seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6752, second 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 2019 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. 6620 of the City of Clayton.

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AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH PACE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC FOR THE BRENTWOOD BOULEVARD RESURFACING CONTRACT Interim City Manager Watson reported that the City has not received final approval from the Missouri Department of Transportation therefore staff is recommending that the Board table this item. Motion made by Alderman Winings to table Bill No. 6758, an ordinance to approve a contract with Pace construction for the Brentwood Resurfacing Project. Alderman Lintz seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE COMMUNITY EQUITY COMMISSION

Interim City Manager Watson reported that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen have previously discussed the creation of a new Board or Commission to further the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion in programs, strategies, and services. The creation of the proposed Community Equity Commission will provide the Mayor and Board of Aldermen with an additional resource as well as special insight and guidance on matters of equity, diversity and inclusion. The ordinance will establish the new Community Equity Commission by amending Chapter 140 of Title I of the City’s Code of Ordinances by the addition of one new section, designated as Section 140.050, of related to Boards and Commissions. Mayor Harris commented that the Board had been discussing this for over a year and they are excited to move forward. Lily Raymond, 416 Edgewood Drive, addressed the Board expressing her appreciation for addressing the issue and how important this would be locally as well as nationally.

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The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6759, an ordinance to establish a Community Equity Commission to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Lintz seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6759, second reading, an ordinance Establishing the Community Equity Commission of the City of Clayton, Missouri 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. 6621 of the City of Clayton.

Alderman Berkowitz thanked the staff, Andrea Muskopf, and Interim City Manger Watson for all of their work.

AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLAYTON AND THE EASTERN MISSOURI COALITION OF POLICE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, LODGE 15

Interim City Manager Watson reported that the bargaining representatives have met, discussed, and tentatively agreed upon the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which contains a resolution of wages for Union members for Fiscal Year 2020 to begin on October 1,

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.

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