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August 23, 2022 — Meeting Minutes
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If supported staff will simultaneously prepare an ordinance for Board consideration and a survey of impacted property owners/tenants; which will include both sides of the street. The survey will provide notice of the public meeting where the changes will be considered.
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The Board was in consensus to support the revised modification.
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Alderman Berkowitz reported on the following: • Plan Commission/ARB – Commission unanimously approved an application for solar panels to be installed on the front of a home.
Alderman McAndrew thanked the Parks staff for all the planning and preparation in holding the Clayton Kids Triathlon, special thanks to Big Shark Bicycle Company.
Alderman Buse reported on the following: • Clayton Community Foundation o Proposed Art at Forsyth Pointe o Commons project
• Clayton Equity Commission o Discussion on the restrictive covenants o Letter to faith-based communities
Alderman Patel reported that the Sustainability Committee is scheduled to meet this week.
Alderman Feder reported on the following: • attended the Business Journal Regional Government event • Amendments to the Davis Place indentures are complete and filed with the County
Mayor Harris reported on the following: • thanked the Fire Department and Public Works on their help with the aftermath of the flooding. • Polled the Board regarding a future retreat.
Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ City Clerk
Alderman Berkowitz seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6909, first reading, an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and Appropriating Funds Pursuant Thereto by title only.
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The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Motion made by Alderman Lintz that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6909 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6909, approving the 3rd Quarter FY2022 budget amendment to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6909, second reading, an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and Appropriating Funds Pursuant Thereto by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6766 of the City of Clayton.
FISCAL YEAR 2022 3RD QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT
Karen Dilber, Director of Finance, provided the Board with a summary report as provided in the Board’s packet.
AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL COURT SERVICES – SPECIALTY COURTS
City Manager Gipson reported that St. Louis County Municipal Mental Health Court was established to focus on those individuals who suffer from mental illness and become engaged in the criminal justice system based on primarily misdemeanor/ordinance offenses. The goals of the St. Louis County Municipal Mental Health Court are to:
- Protect public safety; - Reduce the use of jail and repeated interaction with the criminal justice system for persons suffering from mental illnesses; - Connect or reconnect persons suffering from mental illnesses with needed mental health services; and - Improve their likelihood of ongoing success with treatment, their access to housing or shelter, and linkages with other critical support.
Program participation is voluntary for individuals who suffer from mental illnesses and referrals to the St. Louis County Municipal Mental Health Court are required.
Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6910, approving an agreement with St. Louis County for participation in the Specialty Court Program to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6910, first reading, an Ordinance for an Agreement Between the City of Clayton and St. Louis County Regarding Participation in the County’s Specialty Court Program by title only.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6910, first reading, an Ordinance for an Agreement Between the City of Clayton and St. Louis County Regarding Participation in the County’s Specialty Court Program by title only.
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The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Motion made by Alderman Lintz that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6910 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6910, approving an agreement with St. Louis County for participation in the Specialty Court Program to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6910, second reading, an Ordinance for an Agreement Between the City of Clayton and St. Louis County Regarding Participation in the County’s Specialty Court Program by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6767 of the City of Clayton.
A MOTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR TAX YEAR 2022 (FISCAL YEAR 2023) AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
City Manager Gipson reported that the Board of Aldermen has received the City Manager’s proposed Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 23) Operating and Capital Improvement Budget. The City has also recently received assessed valuation information from St. Louis County for calculating the 2023 (FY 23) property taxes. As part of the property tax and budget process, the Board is required to hold a public hearing to seek public input prior to formal adoption.
Staff is recommending that a public hearing be scheduled for September 13, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the regular Board of Aldermen meeting for both the property tax levy hearing, and also the Fiscal Year 2023 budget hearing.
Motion made by Alderman Lintz to approve setting the public hearing date for the FY2023 Budget and 2022 Property Tax Levy for September 13, 2022. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
REVISED PARKING MODIFICATION REQUEST PROCEDURE
City Manager Gipson reported that the Board has been provided a revised parking modification request procedure as presented in tonight’s packet. Staff will use this procedure to evaluate parking restriction modification requests from residents, businesses, and institutions. The process includes staff analysis and review of current conditions. If supported staff will simultaneously prepare an ordinance for Board consideration and a survey of impacted property owners/tenants; which will include both sides of the street. The survey will provide notice of the public meeting where the changes will be considered.