The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6908, an ordinance (amended to include Exhibit A), to accept the proposed boundary adjustment, Option E, as recommended by the Redistricting Commission to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6908, second reading, an Ordinance Adopting New Ward Boundaries for the City of Clayton, Missouri, and Providing for an Effective Date for Same 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. 6769 of the City of Clayton.

A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER SETTING THE TAX YEAR 2022 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET – 1ST READING

Mayor Harris opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.

City Manager Gipson reported that as part of the property tax levy process, the Board will hold a public hearing to seek public input on the proposed tax rates. City Manager Gipson provided a PowerPoint© presentation of the proposed tax levies.

Karen Dilber, Director of Finance, was present to answer questions.

Mayor Harris closed the public hearing. 09-13-2022 BOA Minutes September 13, 2022 Page 3 of 6

Mayor Harris closed the public hearing. 09-13-2022 BOA Minutes September 13, 2022 Page 3 of 6

5 Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6911, an ordinance to approve the Property Tax Levies for Tax Year 2022 (FY2023) to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6911, first 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 2022 by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2023 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET—1ST READING

Mayor Harris opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.

City Manager Gipson reported that In July, the Board of Aldermen received the City Manager’s proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvements Budget, and in August the Board received the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget. As part of the budget process, the Board is required to hold a public hearing to seek public input prior to formal budget adoption. City Manager Gipson provided a PowerPoint© presentation of the proposed budget.

Karen Dilber, Director of Finance, was present to answer questions.

Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.

Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6912, an ordinance to approve the FY2023 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

Alderman Lintz commented on the St. Louis Art Fair – great event.

Alderman Berkowitz reported on the following: • Plan Commission/ARB • Thanks to Toni Siering on a great job on the CRSWC budget.

Alderman McAndrew reported on the following: • CRSWC meeting – audit presentation by Rubin Brown • Parks & Recreation Commission

Alderman Buse reported on the following: • Parks & Recreation Commission • Clayton Equity Commission o Discussion on the restrictive covenants o Discussion on affordable housing Alderman Feder reported on the following: • St. Louis Art Fair • Thanks to Toni Siering on a great presentation of the CRSWC budget • Attended the Board of Adjustment meeting last week and commended Chairman Gary Soule and Board on the work that they do • Acknowledged his 1st anniversary as a member of the Board of Aldermen

Alderman Patel thanked the Parks & Recreation staff, Patrick McGee and David Wiley for a great job with the youth soccer and having two refs. She is an assistant coach for a team.

Mayor Harris reported on the following: • St. Louis Art Fair • Attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Marriot Hotel • The BOA/BOE Breakfasts have been scheduled for the 2022-2023 year

Motion made by Alderman Lintz to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.

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