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March 10, 2015 — Meeting Minutes
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The Hanley House events during December 2014 were very popular and well attended. Alderman Boulton reported on the Sustainability Committee: The Committee will be reviewing Green Globe with regard to the certification similarities as compared to LEED. Dale Houdeshell shared news regarding a grant received to place recycling containers in Shaw Park. Alderman Berger commented regarding Alderman Garnholz’s report on CCF and the development of the overlay project. He said that there is some consternation within Ward 3 about that location (north end of Shaw Park). He said that the upcoming CityViews mentions that there will be an opportunity for significant public input and feels that this would be a great opportunity for the Board to have a good process of participation before it moves forward to be final. Alderman Garnholz added that the Parks and Recreation Commission also had a lengthy and lively discussion about the ice rink. She noted that there was no consensus, nor a vote on the subject. In response to Mayor Sanger’s question, Patty DeForrest stated that she will provide an overall summary to the Board on Friday. City Manager Owens reported that staff has been in discussions on the financial impact of the safe demonstrations. There was a meeting today on the After-Action Report that involved all of the inter-agency partners, a lot of lessons learned, but the staff is very proud of the City’s response.
The bill was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6358 of the City of Clayton. RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER SUPPORTING EARTH HOUR 2015 ON MARCH 28TH City Manager Owens reported that the World Wildlife Fund is asking individuals, businesses, governments and organizations around the world to turn off their lights for one hour on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at 8:30 p.m. local time – Earth Hour – to make a global statement of concern about climate change and to demonstrate commitment to finding solutions. The Mayor and Board of Alderman previously voted the last several years to join several U.S. cities for action with their light switch by committing to go dark for a similar one-hour period in prior years. Recommendation is to approve the resolution. Alderman Winings stated that he will be voting no on the resolution because he is pro electricity. Alderman Harris moved to approve Res. No. 15-04, to designate/support Earth Hour, March 28, 2015, 8:30 pm. Alderman Garnholz seconded. In response to Alderman Lintz’s question, City Manager Owens stated that on Saturday the City does not have a lot of offices open, but there are security issues therefore keeping some lights on. Anything that is for an operational necessity will remain on, but will participate otherwise in terms of unoccupied offices. The motion passed on a six (6) – Aye to one (1) – Nay (Winings) vote. Other
Alderman Harris reflected on the loss of Thomas Schwiech, a good neighbor, a fine public servant, and recognizes the importance of respectful interchange among public servants and elected people.
The motion passed on a six (6) – Aye to one (1) – Nay (Winings) vote. Other
Alderman Harris reflected on the loss of Thomas Schwiech, a good neighbor, a fine public servant, and recognizes the importance of respectful interchange among public servants and elected people. Alderman Garnholz reported on the Parks and Recreation Commission: There will be a change in the Newman Green (circle in front of high school); there is a new concrete walk that leads towards the Board of Education Administration Building and the adjacent parking lot. The area will be irrigated and will be in place by the end of the school summer, the School District will pay the water bill. The Clayton Century Foundation (CCF) is working on a development agreement with the donor for the improvements for the north end of Shaw Park.
City Manager Owens reported that staff has been in discussions on the financial impact of the safe demonstrations. There was a meeting today on the After-Action Report that involved all of the inter-agency partners, a lot of lessons learned, but the staff is very proud of the City’s response. Mayor Sanger mentioned that a senator is lobbying to get monies from the federal government for reimbursement of expenditures related to the safe demonstrations. City Manager Owens stated that staff has completed all of the forms and will be ready to submit when those monies become available. Mayor Sanger reminded the Board of upcoming events: Women’s Business Leaders’ event, Wednesday, March 11th, 5:00 p.m. at The Avenue Candidate Forum, Monday, March 23rd, 7:00 p.m. at Clayton High School
Mayor Sanger welcomed Mr. Jay Collier in the audience. City Attorney O’Keefe explained that Mr. Collier is a student who is shadowing members of his firm. There being no further regular business the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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