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November 8, 2022 — Agenda

This is the City of Clayton Board of Aldermen agenda and meeting excerpts for November 8, 2022 (with related October 25, 2022 minutes material). It lists agenda items and resolutions under discussion (including support for the Lights Out Heartland Campaign; joining the Midwest Climate Collaborative; purchase of mobile/portable radios for the Fire Department; Clayton Equity Committee housing indenture recommendations; commemorative plaques; aldermanic assignments to boards and commissions; and authorization to print and mail a survey), meeting access instructions, and statutory provisions for closed sessions. The excerpts from prior meeting minutes record ordinance introductions and votes (e.g., adoption of the 2021 International Fire Code; approval of purchase/installation of a pavilion at Oak Knoll Park — Bill No. 6921 adopted as Ordinance No. 6778; authorization for poured-in-place surfacing at Tree Top Playground — Bill No. 6922 introduced and given unanimous consent for same-day adoption), a unanimous vote to approve the 2023 meeting schedule with cancellation of Nov. 22 and Dec. 27 meetings, and various aldermen’s reports.
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Mayor Harris reported on the following: • Clayton Community Foundation dedication of the Ralph Clayton history exhibit; research provided by the Commemorative Landscape Task Force • Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council met last week; project(s) – creating an education module on Clayton local government; organizing a winter clothing drive • St. Louis Metro Mayors – discussion on stricter gun control laws; creating a Crime Task Force for Mayors to support the Police Department(s) Crime Task Force

Motion made by Alderman Feder that the Board adjourn to a closed meeting, with a closed vote and record, as authorized by Section 610.021(1), (2) and (3) Revised Statutes of Missouri, relating to legal issues, real estate and/or personnel, and to discuss matters related to negotiation of a contract pursuant to Section 610.021(12), RSMo. and/or proprietary information pursuant to Sec. 610.021(15), and/or information related to public safety and security measures pursuant to Section 610.021(18) and (19) RSMO. Alderman Patel seconded.

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 meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.

____________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ City Clerk

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May 9, 2023 November 14, 2023 May 19, 2023 (SPS) November 17, 2023 (SPS) May 23, 2023 November 28, 2023

June 13, 2023 December 12, 2023 June 16, 2023 (SPS) December 15, 2023 (SPS) June 27, 2023 December 26, 2023

City Manager Gipson also stated that the upcoming meeting dates of November 22 and December 27, both are around the holiday season and asked the Board if they would like to consider keeping those scheduled meeting dates or would like to cancel.

Motion made by Alderman Lintz to approve the 2023 Board of Aldermen meeting schedule and cancel the November 22 and December 27, 2022, meetings. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

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Alderman Berkowitz reported on the following: • Plan Commission/ARB meeting o discusion on solar panels • Thanks to the St. Louis Police Department on their heroic efforts during the high school shooting incident

Alderman Buse reported on the following: • Clayton Community Foundation dedication of the Ralph Clayton portrait and its history • Clayton Chamber of Commerce “Best of Clayton” event

Alderman Patel reported on the following: • Thanks to staff of the great work done with the Sustainability Committee • Kudos to the Parks staff on a great soccer season • Clayton Community Foundation dedication of the Ralph Clayton history exhibit • October 24 marked the 77th Anniversary of the United Nations Day; event held at the International Institute; Clayton resident, Riz Khan, founder of Little Angels Foundation, was a panelist

Alderman Patel reported on the following: • Thanks to staff of the great work done with the Sustainability Committee • Kudos to the Parks staff on a great soccer season • Clayton Community Foundation dedication of the Ralph Clayton history exhibit • October 24 marked the 77th Anniversary of the United Nations Day; event held at the International Institute; Clayton resident, Riz Khan, founder of Little Angels Foundation, was a panelist

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7 • Blues Home Opener event – great! • Thanks to Mayor Harris for taking a moment to say a few words in recognition of the recent shooting incident

Alderman Feder reported on the following: • Clayton Community Foundation groundbreaking of the Ralph Clayton history • Polo neighborhood annual meeting is scheduled October 27

Mayor Harris reported on the following: • Clayton Community Foundation dedication of the Ralph Clayton history exhibit; research provided by the Commemorative Landscape Task Force • Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council met last week; project(s) – creating an education module on Clayton local government; organizing a winter clothing drive • St. Louis Metro Mayors – discussion on stricter gun control laws; creating a Crime Task Force for Mayors to support the Police Department(s) Crime Task Force