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June 22, 2021 — Meeting Minutes
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Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6848, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Clayton Community Foundation and the Nussbaum Family for a donation to fund improvements at Oak Knoll Park Pond to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. City Attorney Karr reads Bill No. 6848, first reading, an Ordinance Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between Sam and Rhoda Nussbaum, the Clayton Community Foundation and the City of Clayton for Contributions to Fund Improvements to the Pond at Oak Knoll Park by title only. 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. 6848 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6848, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Clayton Community Foundation and the Nussbaum Family for a donation to fund improvements at Oak Knoll Park Pond to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. City Attorney Karr reads Bill No.6848, second reading, an Ordinance Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between Sam and Rhoda Nussbaum, the Clayton Community Foundation and the City of Clayton for Contributions to Fund Improvements to the Pond at Oak Knoll Park in the City of Clayton, Missouri by title only.
The parties to the agreement include Sam and Rhoda Nussbaum (the “Nussbaums”), the Clayton Community Foundation (the “Foundation”) (CCF), and the City of Clayton (the “City”). The agreement outlines the following terms:
• The improvements may include a small pavilion, new landscaping, trail improvements, pond improvements and the installation near the pond of stone carved turtles. (A conceptual design is included with Exhibit A). • The Nussbaums will make a gift to the Foundation of $150,000 to be paid within 60 days following the execution of the MOU. • The Foundation will make gifts to the City for costs associated with the project. • In recognition of the Gift, the Foundation will request that a sign near the pond be installed to recognize that the improvements were made possible by the Gift of the Nussbaums. • The City will continue to maintain the pond improvements, signage, and enhanced landscaping for a period of no less than twenty-five (25) years. If the MOU is approved by all parties, the City will continue to develop the project plan, conduct public engagement on the work, seek approval from all governmental bodies and complete the work within eighteen (18) months. Recommendation is to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Nussbaum Family, the Foundation, and the City for improvements to the pond at Oak Knoll Park. Alderman McAndrew expressed cheers to Patty DeForrest, Director of Parks and Recreation, and her staff for their work to make this happen.
Recommendation is to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Nussbaum Family, the Foundation, and the City for improvements to the pond at Oak Knoll Park. Alderman McAndrew expressed cheers to Patty DeForrest, Director of Parks and Recreation, and her staff for their work to make this happen. Alderman Buse echoed Alderman McAndrew’s comments and thanked the Nussbaums and the CCF for their work to get this project going. Kathleen Gund, resident, commented that this is a generous gift from the Nussbaums and in referencing the Capital Improvement Plan asked if the City is covering $50,000 of the $200,000 project. Patty DeForrest confirmed that the City is covering the $50,000 and they are working with a consultant adding that the City may not need the whole amount, but that the scope will not increase. Mayor Harris thanked the Nussbaums for their generous gift to improve the park and that they are valued neighbors. Alderman Patel commented that she is excited about the project and loves going to Oak Knoll to enjoy the nature walks.
Alderman Berkowitz seconded. City Attorney Karr reads Bill No.6848, second reading, an Ordinance Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between Sam and Rhoda Nussbaum, the Clayton Community Foundation and the City of Clayton for Contributions to Fund Improvements to the Pond at Oak Knoll Park in the City of Clayton, Missouri by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6708 of the City of Clayton. A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER READOPTING PROCEDURE TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
City Manager Gipson reported that in 1991, the Missouri General Assembly adopted the ethics/personal financial disclosure law, which affects municipalities with an annual operating budget in excess of $1 million. The ethics legislation allowed political subdivisions to establish their own method of disclosing potential conflicts of interest and substantial interests. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 105.485 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, on August 13, 1991, the City adopted by ordinance its own simplified personal financial disclosure requirements. According to Section 105.485.4, RSMo., the Missouri Ethics Commission requires each affected municipality to readopt the personal financial disclosure ordinance in an open meeting biennially by September 15th. Recommendation is to approve the resolution readopting the City of Clayton’s procedure to disclose potential conflicts of interest and substantial interests for certain municipal officials.
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Motion made by Alderman Linz to approve Resolution No. 2021-10, Readopting Procedure to Disclose Potential Conflicts of Interest. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. A MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
City Manager Gipson reported that the following individuals have expressed interest in being appointed to or continuing to serve as a member of the following Boards or Commissions of the City. Mayor Harris has reviewed and agrees with the recommendations for appointment or reappointment to the respective Board or Commission and, therefore, submits the following nominations for the Board’s consideration.