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May 26, 2026 — Meeting Minutes
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In response to Councilmember Yorg’s question, City Clerk Frazier confirmed that the last two pages (7, 8) of the draft minutes were included in error. Motion made by Councilmember Buse to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Patel seconded. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Yorg – Aye; Councilmember Waldman – Aye; Councilmember Meyland-Smith – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. AN ORDINANCE FOR AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SHREWSBURY FOR THE CENTRAL CORE FIRE TRAINING DIVISION
City Manager Gipson reported that the Central Core Cities—Brentwood, Clayton, Richmond Heights, and Maplewood—jointly operate the Central Core Fire Training Division (CCTD), a collaborative program designed to deliver consistent, high-quality fire service training across jurisdictions. For the 2026 training year, the Shrewsbury Fire Department has requested to join the program as an active participant. Chief Ernie Rhodes and Battalion Chief Jeff Tobin were present to answer any questions. Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7157, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement to allow the City of Shrewsbury to join the Central Fire Training Division program as an active participant to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7157, first reading, an Ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Among the Cities of Clayton, Brentwood, Richmond Heights, Maplewood and Shrewsbury for Coordinated Fire Training Services by title only. The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Shaw Park. (Res. No. 2026-12)
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7157, first reading, an Ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Among the Cities of Clayton, Brentwood, Richmond Heights, Maplewood and Shrewsbury for Coordinated Fire Training Services by title only. The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote. Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Council give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7157 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded. The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote. Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7157, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement to allow the City of Shrewsbury to join the Central Fire Training Division program as an active participant to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
05-26-2026 BOA Minutes May 26, 2026 Page 3 of 5 City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7157, second reading, an Ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Among the Cities of Clayton, Brentwood, Richmond Heights, Maplewood and Shrewsbury for Coordinated Fire Training Services by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Yorg – Aye; Councilmember Waldman – Aye; Councilmember Meyland-Smith – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 7015 of the City of Clayton. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL CONTINGENCY FUNDS AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CLAYTON MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROJECT
City Manager Gipson reported that staff is requesting authorization to utilize the remaining contingency funds already included within the previously approved total project program budget. Specifically, staff recommends authorization of an additional $277,000 consisting of:
• $222,000 in additional contingency authority for unforeseen construction conditions and remaining construction activities; and • $10,000 as a placeholder allowance for incorporation of site and building signage into the construction contract. • $45,000 for incorporation of the Fueling System Repairs Project into the construction contract. This action would increase the total authorized construction contingency from $200,000 to $477,000 and remain within the combined overall project program budget and Fueling System Repairs project budget. Matt Malick, Director of Public Works, addressed the Council to answer questions.