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June 22, 2021 — Meeting Minutes
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THE CITY OF CLAYTON
Board of Aldermen Virtual Zoom Meeting June 22, 2021 7:00 p.m. UMinutes
NOTE: In accord with the provisions of Section 610.015, RSMo., and multiple declarations of emergency at every level of government, and the prohibition on gatherings of 10 or more persons due to the Coronavirus pandemic, normal requirements for voting in the Board meeting were suspended. Accordingly, votes were taken as if all Board members were physically present and in attendance at the meeting. Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:
Aldermen: Rich Lintz, Ira Berkowitz, Bridget McAndrew, Susan Buse, and Becky Patel. Mayor Harris City Manager Gipson City Attorney Karr
Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to approve the June 8, 2021 minutes. Alderman McAndrew seconded. Motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously on a voice vote.
41TUPUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A SUCCESSOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLAYTON AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 2665
City Manager Gipson reported that the bargaining representatives have met, discussed, and agreed upon a successor Collective Bargaining Agreement which contains a resolution of the issues that affect the wages and terms and conditions of the Union members’ employment. The fire union members have ratified the agreement and it is being presented for Board approval.
Motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously on a voice vote.
41TUPUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A SUCCESSOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLAYTON AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 2665
City Manager Gipson reported that the bargaining representatives have met, discussed, and agreed upon a successor Collective Bargaining Agreement which contains a resolution of the issues that affect the wages and terms and conditions of the Union members’ employment. The fire union members have ratified the agreement and it is being presented for Board approval. Key provisions of the CBA that were not the City’s current practice: • The parties agreed to an improved mandatory training and certification procedure for fire department personnel. • All city employees, including fire and police personnel, may sell back 50 percent of their unused but accrued sick leave balance when they separate upon or after reaching normal retirement, as defined by their respective pension plan.
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• After ratification of the Agreement, the Fire Department will promote six members to the rank of Apparatus Engineer, and they shall receive an annual stipend of $2,500. Both front-line apparatuses shall then have assigned to them a promoted Engineer.
• 1 percent wage increase for FY 2021 (not retroactive), and 2 percent wage increase for FY 2022. • Within 90 days of the execution of the Agreement, the City will add a second provider to its list of 457 providers. Recommendation is to approve an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a successor Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2665 and other required administrative actions as may be required to comply with the intent of this ordinance. City Manager Gipson expressed appreciation and thanks to the collective bargaining teams, Union, and staff. Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6847, to approve a successor Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Clayton and the International Association of Firefighters Local 2665 to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. City Attorney Karr reads Bill No. 6847, first reading, an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2665 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. 6847 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.