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Joint Board of Aldermen and Board of Education Meeting The Center of Clayton September 11, 2019 6:00 p.m. Minutes Attendance:

City of Clayton Board of Aldermen - Mayor Michelle Harris, Alderman Joanne Boulton, Alderman Rich Lintz, Alderman Ira Berkowitz, Alderman Susan Buse, Alderman Mark Winings, Alderman Bridget McAndrew, and City Clerk June Frazier.

City of Clayton Staff – Interim City Manager Janet Watson, Patty DeForrest, Director of Parks & Recreation, Toni Siering, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation, and Andrea Muskopf, Assistant to the City Manager.

Board of Education – Joe Miller, Kristin Redington, Lily Raymond, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, Gary Pierson, and Adam Jaffee, Student Representative.

School District of Clayton – Dr. Sean Doherty, Superintendent, Mary Jo Gruber, Finance Director, and Barbara P. Moore, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent.

CRSWC - Todd Thomason

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Mayor Harris introduced the members of the 2019-2020 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council – Sara Stemmler, Nick Pompian, George Mitrev, Michael Melinger, William Winings, Max Keller, Liam Redington, Anna Walsh, John Winings, Lauren Sheets, CeCe Cohen, and Rucha Kelkar. Community Advisor, Cheryl Redohl and Faculty Advisor, Josh Meyers.

Patty DeForrest provided a presentation on the CRSWC Annual update and the proposed FY2020 Budget.

There being no further business the joint meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

____________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ City Clerk

Patty DeForrest provided a presentation on the CRSWC Annual update and the proposed FY2020 Budget. There being no further business the joint meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

____________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ City Clerk

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THE CITY OF CLAYTON

Board of Aldermen City Hall – 10 N. Bemiston Avenue September 11, 2019 7:10 p.m.

Minutes

Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:

Aldermen: Mark Winings, Joanne Boulton, Richard Lintz, Ira Berkowitz, Bridget McAndrew, and Susan Buse.

Mayor Harris Interim City Manager Watson City Attorney O’Keefe

Motion made by Alderman Lintz to approve the August 27, 2019 minutes. Alderman Boulton seconded.

Motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Mayor Harris presented a proclamation in recognition of Constitution Week, September 17-23,

AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE SETTING THE TAX YEAR 2019 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR FY2020 BUDGET – 2nd READING

Interim City Manager Watson reported that due to not having received final assessed valuation data from St. Louis County staff recommendation is to table until the September 24 Board of

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Aldermen meeting.

Motion made by Alderman Winings to table Bill No. 6751, an ordinance Setting the Property Tax Levies for Tax Year 2019 until the September 24 Board meeting. Alderman Boulton seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE FY2020 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET – 2nd READING

Interim City Manager Watson reported that this is the 2nd reading of the City Manager’s proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget. The Board held a public hearing and first reading on August 27.

Interim City Manager Watson noted that there was a revision on the Reconciliation within the Capital Improvement Fund stating that the costs for the police building project were lower than estimated.

In response to Alderman Lintz’ question, Interim City Manager Watson stated that they will be proposing a FY2020 first quarter budget amendment for the Fire Department kitchen renovations.

Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6752, to adopt the FY2020 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget issue to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6752, second reading, an ordinance Adopting an Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2020 Commencing on October 1, 2019.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Winings – Aye; Alderman Boulton – 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. 6616 of the City of Clayton.

AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A CONTRACT FROM INTEGRA, INC. FOR THE 10 N. BEMISTON FIRE DEPARTMENT KITCHEN REMODEL Interim City Manager Watson reported that the Fire Department is requesting approval of a contract with Integra Incorporated for the Fire Department kitchen remodel project. The scope of work consists of the complete renovation of the kitchen and dining facilities, and removal of all finishes, fixtures, equipment and several walls, doors and ceilings. A temporary kitchen will also be constructed (and ultimately removed) to facilitate meal prep/consumption during the scope of the renovation.

Chief Jones, Fire Department addressed the Board to answer questions.

In response to Alderman Buse’s question, Interim City Manager Watson stated that the project was proposed a few years ago and at that time they had received an estimate, since then the costs has increased considerably.

Chief Jones, Fire Department addressed the Board to answer questions. In response to Alderman Buse’s question, Interim City Manager Watson stated that the project was proposed a few years ago and at that time they had received an estimate, since then the costs has increased considerably.

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In response to Alderman McAndrew’s question, Chief Jones stated that the new design will include an installation of a commercial grade kitchen which will encroach into the day room, approximately five feet. John Wulf, Public Works, added that the kitchen size will increase approximately 25%.

Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6756, an ordinance to approve a contract with Integra Incorporated for the 10 N. Bemiston Fire Department Kitchen Remodel Project to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6756, first reading, an ordinance Approving a Contract with Integra, Inc. for the 10 N. Bemiston Fire Department Kitchen Remodel Project 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. 6756 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Boulton seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6756, an ordinance to approve a contract with Integra Incorporated for the 10 N. Bemiston Fire Department Kitchen Remodel Project to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6756, second reading, an ordinance Approving a Contract with Integra, Inc. for the 10 N. Bemiston Fire Department Kitchen Remodel Project by title only.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Winings – Aye; Alderman Boulton – 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. 6617 of the City of Clayton.

ORDINANCE – A CONTRACT WITH HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL BUYING GROUP (HGACBUY) FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN AMBULANCE

Interim City Manager Watson reported that on January 22, 2019, the Board of Aldermen approved Ordinance No. 6580 authorizing a contract with Pinnacle Emergency Vehicles for purchase of an ambulance through HGACBUY for an amount not to exceed $300,000. However, Chief Jones thereafter found that Pinnacle was not a reliable partner for that transaction and sought a better solution to the City’s needs.

In response to Alderman Winings’ question, Chief Jones stated that a new ambulance is needed due to new technology, suspension components, redesign and layout of the back of an ambulance for improved employee and patient safety.

In response to Alderman McAndrew’s question, Chief Jones stated that the replacement cycle is every four years.