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August 13, 2019 — Meeting Minutes
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Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6746, an ordinance to approve Piper Jaffray as financial advisor for the 2019 Special Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bond issue to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.
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City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6746, second reading, an Ordinance Designating Piper Jaffray as Financial Advisor for the City of Clayton, Missouri, for a Possible 2019 Special Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bond Issue and Establishing Terms and Conditions for Such Services 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. 6607 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER AMENDING CHAPTER 225 OF THE CLAYTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT HOUSING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF A PERSON’S SOURCE OF INCOME
Interim City Manager Watson reported that this ordinance was on the May 28, 2019, agenda as a discussion only item. It was presented as one of many ways that can help support more inclusive housing options. A few changes were made to the ordinance from comments at that discussion.
Tristin Smiez, Moorlands resident, addressed the Board in support of the ordinance.
Alderman Boulton commented that this is a positive direction.
Alderman McAndrew commented that this could be a lead for other municipalities to follow suit.
Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6747, to approve an amendment to Chapter 225 of the Clayton Municipal Code to Prohibit Housing Discrimination based on a person’s source of income to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6747, first reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 225 of the Clayton Municipal Code to Prohibit Housing Discrimination on the Basis of a Person’s Source of Income 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. 6747 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Boulton seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6747, to approve an amendment to Chapter 225 of the Clayton Municipal Code to Prohibit Housing Discrimination based on a person’s source of income to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6747, second reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 225 of the Clayton Municipal Code to Prohibit Housing Discrimination on the Basis of a Person’s Source of Income 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. 6608 of the City of Clayton.
Alderman Winings commented that there was an RFP done four years ago, no one came close to a $12 million valuation, at that time the one developer backed out. He stressed his objection to the characterization that this has not been transparent.
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Mayor Harris commented that she values the long-standing corporate participation in the Clayton and appreciates all the concerns brought tonight. Over the years the City has brought a lot of residential space added a lot of residential space to our downtown putting a dent in the Master Plan. We are also doing lots of efforts to increase vibrancy in to encourage young people to move into our downtown and stay. She believes this is a good strong development and will be endorsing its passage.
Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6744, an ordinance to approve a purchase and sale agreement with U.S. Capital for 8049 Forsyth Boulevard to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6744, first reading, an Ordinance Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for 8049 Forsyth Boulevard by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote - Alderman Winings – Aye; Alderman Boulton – Nay; Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Nay; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye.
A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE OFFERING FOR SALE OF SPECIAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS
Interim City Manager Watson reported that the City will be issuing bonds for two items. The first purpose of the bonds is the cost of one-half of the renovations and expansion of The Center of Clayton. The other purpose is the refunding, similar to refinancing, of an outstanding bond issue where the City can experience savings over the lifetime of the bonds. The total estimated amount of bonds to be issued is $12,975,000.
Motion made by Alderman Winings to approve Resolution No. 19-10, authorizing the sale of the Special Obligation Refunding and Improvements Bonds and authorize the execution of a Redemption Notice in Connection. Alderman Boulton seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING GILMORE & BELL AS BOND COUNSEL FOR THE 2019 SPECIAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUE
Interim City Manager Watson reported that Gilmore & Bell has provided excellent bond counsel services to the City of Clayton related to the issuance of bonds for the past several years. A proposal for services was received from Mark Grimm, Gilmore & Bell, to serve as bond counsel in connection with the issuance of special obligation bonds to refund (refinance) an outstanding bond issue and to fund renovations and expansion of The Center of Clayton. The amount of bonds to be issued is approximately $12,975,000. The bonds will be competitively bid.
Todd Goffoy, Financial Advisor, Piper Jaffray, addressed the Board to answer questions.
Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6745, an ordinance to approve Gilmore & Bell as bond counsel for the 2019 Special Obligation Bond issue to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6745, first reading, an Ordinance Designating Gilmore & Bell as Bond Counsel for the City of Clayton, Missouri, for the 2019 Special Obligation Bond Issues and Establishing Terms and Conditions for Such Services by title only.
Alderman Boulton seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6745, first reading, an Ordinance Designating Gilmore & Bell as Bond Counsel for the City of Clayton, Missouri, for the 2019 Special Obligation Bond Issues and Establishing Terms and Conditions for Such Services by title only.
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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. 6745 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Boulton seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6745, an ordinance to approve Gilmore & Bell as bond counsel for the 2019 Special Obligation Bond issue to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6745, second reading, an Ordinance Designating Gilmore & Bell as Bond Counsel for the City of Clayton, Missouri, for the 2019 Special Obligation Bond Issues and Establishing Terms and Conditions for Such Services 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. 6606 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING PIPER JAFFRAY AS FINANCIAL ADVISOR FOR THE 2019 SPECIAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT BOND ISSUE
Interim City Manager Watson reported that in 2018, a committee of Clayton employees evaluated proposals from several firms offering financial advisor services to the City. The City has been very impressed with the professional expertise, market insight and excellent service received from Piper Jaffray in the past and is sensitive to the fact that Piper Jaffray is already very familiar with the City, its personnel and circumstances and is thereby in an advantageous position to respond rapidly to the City’s needs and interests. With approval from the City Manager, the committee selected Piper Jaffray with the intention of evaluating the selection again in another 3 to 5 years.
Todd Goffoy, Piper Jaffray, addressed the Board to answer questions.
Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6746, an ordinance to approve Piper Jaffray as financial advisor for the 2019 Special Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bond issue to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6746, first reading, an Ordinance Designating Piper Jaffray as Financial Advisor for the City of Clayton, Missouri, for a Possible 2019 Special Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bond Issue and Establishing Terms and Conditions for Such Services 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. 6746 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Boulton seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6746, an ordinance to approve Piper Jaffray as financial advisor for the 2019 Special Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bond issue to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.
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. 6608 of the City of Clayton.
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AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO THE METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT’S SEWER AND STORMWATER SYSTEM IN SHAW PARK
Interim City Manager Watson reported that the proposed ordinance would approve easements to be granted to the Metropolitan Sewer District (“MSD”) for the purpose of allowing MSD to build and maintain a relocated sanitary sewer system and storm water system and other related appurtenances and improvements within Shaw Park.
Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6748, approving an easement agreement and maintenance agreement with Metropolitan Sewer District to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6748, first reading, an Ordinance Approving an Easement and BMP Maintenance Agreement for Installation of Certain Improvements to the Metropolitan Sewer District’s Stormwater and Sewer System to be Located in Shaw Park 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. 6748 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Boulton seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6748, approving an easement agreement and maintenance agreement with Metropolitan Sewer District to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6748, second reading, an Ordinance Approving an Easement and BMP Maintenance Agreement for Installation of Certain Improvements to the Metropolitan Sewer District’s Stormwater and Sewer System to be Located in Shaw Park 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. 6609 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GEORGE L. CRAWFORD AND ASSOCIATES, INC. D/B/A CBB FOR THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT
Interim City Manager Watson reported that in the fall of 2018, the City of Clayton was awarded a grant from the East-West Gateway Council of Governments to implement a Traffic Management Enhancements Project. Engineering is planned to begin in 2019 with implementation in 2020.
In the spring of 2019 Public Works staff performed consultant solicitation in accordance with the Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) Local Public Agency Manual. An advertisement was placed on MoDOT’s website, and four consultants’ submitted qualifications. Upon review of the qualifications by the selection team, George L. Crawford and Associates, Inc. d/b/a CBB, was selected to provide engineering services for the project.
Matt Malick, Interim Director of Public Works, addressed the Board to answer questions.
Crawford and Associates, Inc. d/b/a CBB, was selected to provide engineering services for the project. Matt Malick, Interim Director of Public Works, addressed the Board to answer questions.
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Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6749, approving a contract with George L. Crawford and Associates, Inc. d/b/a CBB for the Traffic Management Enhancements Project to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6749, first reading, an Ordinance Providing for the Approval and Execution of an Engineering Services Contract with George L. Crawford and associates, Inc. d/b/a CBB for Engineering Services Related to the Traffic Management Enhancements Project (CMAQ-5438(614)) and Actions Related Thereto 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. 6749 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Boulton seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6749, approving a contract with George L. Crawford and Associates, Inc. d/b/a CBB for the Traffic Management Enhancements Project to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6749, second reading, an Ordinance Providing for the Approval and Execution of an Engineering Services Contract with George L. Crawford and associates, Inc. d/b/a CBB for Engineering Services Related to the Traffic Management Enhancements Project (CMAQ-5438(614)) and Actions Related Thereto 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. 6610 of the City of Clayton.
ALDERMANIC COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT
Interim City Manager Watson reported that in order to be consistent with the Charter requirements all appointments/assignments to the Boards and Commissions requires approval by the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Harris has proposed that Alderman Susan Bradley Buse is appointed as the aldermanic representative to the Economic Development Advisory Committee and the Sustainability Committee.
Motion made by Alderman Winings to approve the appointment of Alderman Buse to the Economic Development Advisory Committee, and the Sustainability Committee. Alderman Boulton seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Interim City Manager Watson reported that the following individual has expressed interest in being appointed as a member of the following Boards or Commissions of the City. Mayor Harris has reviewed and agrees with the recommendations for appointment to the respective Board or Commission and, therefore, submits the following nominations for the Board’s consideration.
Sustainability Committee