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July 13, 2021 — Meeting Minutes
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07-13-2021 BOA Minutes July 13, 2021 Page 4 of 5
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6850, first reading, an Ordinance Approving the Agreement with the Cities of Brentwood, Maplewood and Richmond Heights, Missouri to provide a shared training officer 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. 6850 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Alderman Lintz introduces Bill No. 6850, to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Cities of Brentwood, Maplewood, and Richmond Heights to provide a shared training officer to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6850, second reading, an Ordinance Approving the Agreement with the Cities of Brentwood, Maplewood and Richmond Heights, Missouri to provide a shared training officer by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6710 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF BRENTWOOD, MAPLEWOOD AND RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MISSOURI TO PROVIDE A SHARED TRAINING OFFICER
Andrea Muskopf, Assistant to the City Manager, reported that due to technical advances in firefighting, the growing complexity of emergency medical responses, threats from hazardous materials, and other factors, the expertise required of firefighters, EMT's and paramedics has never been greater. In 2016, the cities of Brentwood, Clayton and Maplewood determined that it is a challenge for the cities to provide required training necessary at a reasonable cost. An agreement with said cities was executed and a Battalion Chief-Training Officer position was created and is dedicated solely to the training and development of firefighters, paramedics, and other personnel of the fire departments of Brentwood, Clayton, and Maplewood. The success of this program over the years generated interest by the City of Richmond Heights and they have requested entry to this program. With unanimous agreement with all City Managers and approval by their respective Board of Aldermen, this new Agreement will become effective July 1, 2021. In response to the Board’s questions, Chief Paul Mercurio stated that currently Jason Hildebrandt (stationed at the Maplewood site) is the training officer with adjunct training assistants. Training takes place at all the engine houses. He added that this is another example of a success story of departments working together and he hopes to expand the program to add other municipalities.
Training takes place at all the engine houses. He added that this is another example of a success story of departments working together and he hopes to expand the program to add other municipalities. Alderman Lintz introduces Bill No. 6850, to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Cities of Brentwood, Maplewood, and Richmond Heights to provide a shared training officer to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6710 of the City of Clayton. A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN FOR INCLUSION IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 PROPOSED BUDGET DOCUMENT
Andrea Muskopf, Assistant to the City Manager, reported that at the June 18, 2021, discussion session, staff presented the Board of Aldermen with the recommendations for the funded projects in the five-year Capital Improvements Plan (fiscal years 2022 – 2026). After discussion regarding specific projects, the Board made no changes to the recommended project list at that meeting. The Capital Improvements Plan, once approved, will be incorporated into the proposed City budget document and will be a part of the public hearing process prior to budget approval. Janet Watson, Director of Finance and Administration, confirmed as previously reported by Andrea Muskopf, that the projects’ list has not changed and is the same as presented at the June 18 meeting where the Board made no changes. The listing of projects will be funded over the next five years. She noted that there was also a list of significant unfunded projects which were not included but mentioned at the meetings. Those projects were discussed as major projects, but unfunded – the Public Works and Parks facilities, the multi-use facility in Shaw Park, and some major street lighting projects.
She noted that there was also a list of significant unfunded projects which were not included but mentioned at the meetings. Those projects were discussed as major projects, but unfunded – the Public Works and Parks facilities, the multi-use facility in Shaw Park, and some major street lighting projects. The public will also have an opportunity for questions during the public hearing budget set for the September meeting. Mayor Harris reiterated that this list takes us out through 2026 and it does not have any project(s) that requires a bond; it does not have a major project (i.e., multi-use facility, a new Public Works facility, major street lighting projects). She stated that there may have been some confusion about the projects’ list and wanted to re-emphasize so that everyone understood.