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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

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A MOTION TO APPROVE THE FY2020 CRSWC BUDGET

Interim City Manager Watson reported that the Board of Aldermen was presented earlier this evening at a joint meeting with the Board of Education the proposed FY2020 CRSWC Budget. The budget includes revenues and expenses for the period October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 for the CRSWC Funds –Operating, Equipment Replacement and Capital as well as the newly created Construction Fund which will be used to track all costs and revenues associated with the Center of Clayton Capital Project. The CRSWC approved the budget at their August 16, 2019 meeting.

Motion made by Alderman Winings to approve the FY2020 CRSWC Budget. Alderman Boulton seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

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

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.