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July 14, 2020 — Meeting Minutes
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Mayor Harris reported: • Announced that City Manager Gipson was elected as President of the ICMA-St. Louis region – Congratulations! • Cultural Festivals – The Art Fair will be provided virtually this year due to COVID-19. • Participated in a walk-around tour by H3.
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• Announced that she has been appointed to the newly formed St. Louis County Economic Rescue Team; the Team will recommend ways to use COVID-19 relief funds to help boost the county’s economy and review county regulations for businesses to see how government can work more efficiently.
Motion made by Alderman Sokol 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 McAndrew seconded the motion.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Boulton – Aye; Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Sokol – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye.
There being no further regular business the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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Alderman Lintz seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
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A MOTION TO ELECT MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
City Manager Gipson reported that per the City of Clayton Charter, Article II, Section 2, the Board of Aldermen shall elect from among the aldermen a mayor pro-tempore, who shall act as mayor in the absence of the mayor.
Alderwoman Joanne M. Boulton has been nominated by Mayor Harris to be appointed as Mayor Pro Tempore.
Motion made by Alderman Lintz to approve the appointment of Aldermen Joanne M. Boulton as Mayor Pro Tempore. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE ALDERMANIC APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
City Manager Gipson reported that in order to be consistent with the Charter requirements all appointments/assignments to the Boards and Commissions requires approval by the Board of Aldermen. The following assignments are proposed by Mayor Harris:
Clayton Century Foundation Alderwoman Joanne Boulton Alderwoman Bridget McAndrew
CRSWC Alderman Ira Berkowitz Alderwoman Bridget McAndrew
Plan Commission/ARB Alderman Rich Lintz
Economic Development Advisory Committee Alderwoman Susan Buse Alderman Dan Solkol
Parks & Recreation Commission Alderwoman Bridget McAndrew Alderman Ira Berkowitz
Public Art Advisory Committee Alderman Rich Lintz Non-Uniformed Employees Retirement Fund Board Alderman Rich Lintz Alderman Dan Sokol
Uniformed Employees Retirement Fund Board Alderwoman Joanne Boulton Alderman Dan Sokol
Sustainability Committee Alderwoman Susan Buse Alderman Dan Sokol
Clayton Equity Commission Alderwoman Susan Buse Alderwoman Joanne Boulton
Other Mayor Michelle Harris- Municipal League of St. Louis County
Motion made by Alderman Boulton to approve the aldermanic appointments to the Boards and Commissions. Alderman Lintz seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Alderman Lintz seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
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APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD’S DECISION TO APPROVE A GARAGE ADDITION AT 747 MIDDLE POLO DRIVE
City Manager Gipson reported that This is a request for an appeal of the May 4, 2020 Plan Commission/Architectural Review Boards’ (PC/ARB) decision to approve the development plans for a garage addition located at 747 Middle Polo Drive. On May 18, 2020, William Burris, DBK Trust, LLC, who resides at 733 Middle Polo Drive, filed an appeal with the City of Clayton. (copy of report provided in the Board meeting agenda packet)
City Attorney O’Keefe explained the appeal process as it is heard before the Board.
J. Vincent Keady, Attorney, representing, Ken and Laurie Aston, owners of 747 Middle Polo Drive, was in attendance requesting that the Board deny the appeal.
Ken and Laurie Aston, owners of 747 Middle Polo Drive, were in attendance expressing their appreciation to the City and to the staff.
William Burris, DBK Trust, LLC, resident of 733 Middle Polo Drive was not in attendance. NOTE: A request for representative in attendance was called three (3) times, which was unanswered. The City Clerk confirmed that an email was sent to Mr. Burris of notification on the meeting.
Alderman Boulton commented that the architect did a good job on the design of the garage.
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Alderman Boulton reported: • Community Equity Commission (CEC) - good meeting; general response was very positive.
Alderman Lintz reported: • Plan Commission/ARB - there may be a possible appeal on project on Polo Drive which a pool and a pavilion/sports court was approved.
Alderman McAndrew reported: • Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC); provided a summary of the scheduled/cancelled events due to COVID-19. • Clayton Community Foundation (CCF)
Alderman Buse reported: • EDAC • CEC – Guiding Principles adopted by the CEC – sending a copy electronically to the Board.
Mayor Harris reported: • Announced that City Manager Gipson was elected as President of the ICMA-St. Louis region – Congratulations! • Cultural Festivals – The Art Fair will be provided virtually this year due to COVID-19. • Participated in a walk-around tour by H3.