Alderman Lintz agreed. Alderman Boulton disagreed with removing vegetation as a means for screening as it can be done quite effectively when done properly. Joyce Stenger, resident, addressed the Board stating that she has owned and maintained a number of chickens within Clayton for the last 28 years. Although she has never had any issues with her free ranging backyard chickens (and roosters) she did have one complaint with regard to a neighbor being able to see the white feathered chickens through the heavy screening from his yard. She also told a story with regard to her beehives where the Post Office requested that she move her mailbox to a different location in order to avoid the postman from being stung. Mayor Sanger commented that Ms. Stenger is a treasured member of the community. Walter Shifrin, resident (over 50 years) at 925 S. Central Avenue, addressed the Board stating that he is in favor of backyard chickens, but for several years he has dealt with an adjacent property that has some issues of concerns (i.e. unkempt and unsightly chicken coop(s), “roaming” chickens onto other properties, offensive smells, improper screening, crowing roosters, and the possibility of disease). He noted that there are a very few municipalities who allow roosters. He was pleased to see the stipulation of a coop design listed in the ordinance.

He noted that there are a very few municipalities who allow roosters. He was pleased to see the stipulation of a coop design listed in the ordinance. Song Lu, resident, chicken owner, addressed the Board with his concerns for the city to have such strict regulations (i.e. privacy fencing for screening, specific coop design, and 60 day compliance all as it relates to financial affordability). He said that due to the popularity of “green living” he feels that these regulations “kill” the option for residents to have chickens and referred to the feeling of a “military” government versus a “friendly” government. In response to Mayor Sanger’s question, Mr. Lu stated that he has eight chickens and currently no roosters and that with regard to flying chickens, if they are raised from chicks they will not fly. Mayor Sanger commented that the chicken issue has created a conundrum and that the purpose of the ordinance is to regulate requirements to satisfy property owners, both chicken owners and non-chicken

Alderman Garnholz introduced Bill No. 6519, an ordinance to approve the third quarter FY2015 Budget amendment to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Winings seconded. City Attorney Heinz reads Bill No. 6519, an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget for the first time by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Alderman Garnholz moved that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6519 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Winings seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Alderman Garnholz introduced Bill No. 6519, an ordinance to approve the third quarter FY2015 Budget amendment to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Winings seconded. City Attorney Heinz reads Bill No. 6519, an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget for the second time by title only. Alderman Garnholz – Aye; Alderman Winings – Aye; Alderman Boulton – Aye; Alderman Berger – Aye; Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; and Mayor Sanger – Aye. The bill was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6388 of the City of Clayton. MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE DISPOSAL OF RECORDS City Manager Owens reported that as the Board is aware, it is the recommended guideline of the Secretary of State to formally approve the disposition of records at the Board of Aldermen level.

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The Human Resources Department staff is proposing to dispose of (1) Employment Applications dated 2006 through 2012; (2) Employee Timesheets dated 2007 through 2010.

The Finance Department is disposing of records as specified and provided previously to the Board.

Based on the Board’s past discussions, staff has reviewed the records and confirmed that these are materials that meet the retention schedules set forth by the Secretary of State and that these records are no longer needed by staff. We have also verified that this list does not contain any records we would consider to be of an “historical” nature. Recommendation is to approve a motion to dispose of the records listed above

Alderman Garnholz moved to approve the destruction of records as specified. Alderman Winings seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Alderman Garnholz moved to approve the recommended appointment of Peggy “Pepe” Finn to the Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board. Alderman Winings seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Other

Alderman Berger reported that the CRSWC met and approved the proposed budget. He complimented Patty DeForrest and Toni Siering on their hard work.

Alderman Berger complimented the Fire and EMS staff in the handling of a recent 911 emergency over the weekend.

Mayor Sanger announced that the Clayton High School Homecoming is scheduled October 11th and the Board will again ride in a fire truck during the parade.

Mayor Sanger reported that he and City Manager Owens attended a meeting with regard to the potential MetroLink route extension.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

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