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September 26, 2023 — Meeting Minutes

This is the minutes of the City of Clayton Board of Aldermen meeting held September 26, 2023. The excerpts record attendance, public requests (none), and agenda items including amendments and votes on ordinances: amendments/postponement of a garbage/recycling ordinance (Bill No. 6986.1), adoption of property tax levies for Tax Year 2023 (Bill No. 6989.1 → Ordinance No. 6853), and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget (Bill No. 6990 → Ordinance No. 6854). The minutes also note approval of other items on the consent agenda, discussion of a proposed ordinance restricting handheld electronic device use while driving, various committee and community updates, and a motion (approved by roll call) to adjourn into a closed session under multiple RSMo. provisions.
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4. Motion - Boards and Commissions appointment.

Louis County Municipal League. • Landscape Task Force o The remembrance marker for Black Community has been planted at Centene Park, corner of Hanley and Carondelet. • MYAC – met last week and is off to a great start.

• Met with the Parks Master Plan Steering Committee and discussed the Commons’ project. • Met with Lal Karsanbhai, Emerson Electric; corporate headquarters are moving to Clayton by the Fall of 2024. Motion made by Alderman Hummell 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

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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 for preparation per Section 610.021(9) for labor negotiations. Alderman Patel seconded.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye.

There being no further regular meeting discussion the Board adjourned into a closed session at 7:30 p.m.

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Mayor

ATTEST:

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Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to approve the Consent Agenda. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye.

OTHER

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. OTHER

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Alderman Berkowitz reported on the following: • Livable Communities meeting

Alderman McAndrew reported on the following: • Plan Commission o Discussion on a new home construction on Polo that is of a significant size; citizens attended to express nonsupport of the project. o Kathleen Gund gave a presentation on the use of gas fueled lamps.

Alderman Patel reported on the following: • Community Equity Commission (CEC) o Discussion to receive an update on the Comprehensive Plan o Working with the Chamber to survey businesses about diversity and inclusion. • Ward 1 citizens have expressed interest in discussion on traffic safety.

Alderman Feder reported on the following: • Community Equity Commission (CEC) o Welcomed new member, Karin Schute. o CEC Housing Subcommittee met with Webster Groves on issues of affordable/attainable housing. • Commended City Attorney O’Keefe on “great job” presenting a Parliamentary Procedure seminar.

Alderman Hummell reported on the following: • Clayton Community Foundation o Participated in the Comprehensive Plan – focusing on getting performing arts centers and cultural organizations here in Clayton. • BOA/BOE Breakfast meeting o The SRO for the elementary school is working well and is a great fit.

Mayor Harris reported on the following: • Clayton Equity Commission o Discussion with Ben Uchitelle and CEC to present what they've been doing and how it's been working to the St. Louis County Municipal League. • Landscape Task Force o The remembrance marker for Black Community has been planted at Centene Park, corner of Hanley and Carondelet. • MYAC – met last week and is off to a great start.

• Met with the Parks Master Plan Steering Committee and discussed the Commons’ project. • Met with Lal Karsanbhai, Emerson Electric; corporate headquarters are moving to Clayton by the Fall of 2024.

Motion made by Alderman Hummell 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

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