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 Cost. The committee selected two firms to interview which were Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP, and RubinBrown LLP. Both firms interviewed well, responded to questions and provided excellent information about their firm’s philosophy, related experience of the firm and assigned staff, and audit methods. Both firms were similar in cost and within budgeted amounts. After consideration the Committee is recommending RubinBrown LLP for the five-year audit engagement. RubinBrown has a sizeable local government client base with many of their clients also receiving the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. RubinBrown’s staff receives extensive training in governmental and non-profit auditing. They also agreed to meet the audit schedule provided by the City and the CRSWC. Finally, RubinBrown is located in Clayton and is very active in the community. Recommendation is to approve a resolution to appoint RubinBrown LLP to serve as the auditing firm for the City of Clayton and the CRSWC for Fiscal Years 2015 through 2019. In response to Mayor Sanger’s question, City Manager Owens explained that staff did not go with the lowest bidder because they felt that the firm was not as experienced with municipal auditing. Alderman Garnholz moved to approve Resolution No. 15-18, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Rubinbrown LLP for Audit Services for the City and CRSWC. Alderman Winings seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Other

Alderman Boulton expressed that she was glad to be back from her recent trip.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Other

Alderman Boulton expressed that she was glad to be back from her recent trip. Alderman Berger announced that it was his grandson’s first birthday. Alderman Lintz reported on the following:

 The Clayton Century Foundation is currently expanding their board by adding members.  The Sustainability committee met recently where they had a very lively meeting, members expressed a lot of renewed interests (invite speakers, ideas from other communities).  Related to the auditor review/selection committee the managing partner of RubinBrown commented that his first assignment as an auditor (many years ago) was with the City of Clayton. Alderman Berkowitz reported that the CCF Major Gifts Committee met recently and discussed raising funds for the Taylor Park and DeMun Playground projects. Mayor Sanger reported that the Board recently met with the Clayton clergy group as an introductory meeting to get to know everyone. Mayor Sanger announced that they will be welcoming a new grandson soon. Mayor Sanger surveyed the Board with regard to a quorum for the November 24 meeting. The Board was in agreement to cancel the November 24, 2015 meeting. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.