Watson stated that the net cost for the safe demonstrations was approximately $480,000. Several departments experienced safe demonstration costs which exceeded the budget. The Police department experienced costs for salaries, overtime and related benefits; safety apparel, supplies and small equipment; and food supplies for a total of $169,400; the Fire department experienced costs for salaries, overtime and related benefits; mailings and supplies; equipment; and food for all departments during the active Emergency Command Center for a total of $141,700; the Public Works department experienced costs for overtime, building work, parts, and equipment purchase and rental for a total of $47,900; and the Administrative areas experienced costs for public communications and for securing the City’s computer network for a total of $88,200. In response to Alderman Boulton’s question regarding the pension, Ms. Watson explained that last year was a little lower than the previous year due to the DROP program offered (and accepted) to eligible employees. In response to Alderman Harris’ question regarding the Financial Institutions Tax, Ms. Watson explained that the business licenses for financial institutions are a flat rate compared to gross receipts for retail. She suspects that the banks are doing something different and that there really is no “rhyme or reason” and in looking back at the past 12 years this past year has come in a lot higher. In response to Alderman Harris’ question, Ms. Watson explained that the Wydown resurfacing project came in under budget due to favorable bids and not needing to replace the solid concrete base.

In response to Alderman Harris’ question, Ms. Watson explained that the Wydown resurfacing project came in under budget due to favorable bids and not needing to replace the solid concrete base. This project was one of two that had associated federal grant funds and the FY15 federal grant revenue can be reduced by $477,387 for Wydown Boulevard. City Manager Owens added that the construction costs were reimbursed by the grant funds.

The bill was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6357 of the City of Clayton. A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SAINT LOUIS COUNTY FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL SERVICES

City Manager Owens reported that this is a contract with Saint Louis County to provide mosquito control services to the City. In response to Mayor Sanger’s question, Dale Houdeshell stated that the services include treatment for killing mosquito insect larvae and a spraying treatment to kill the mosquitos. Alderman Harris moved to approve Resolution No. 15-03, to approve a contract with St. Louis County for mosquito control. Alderman Winings seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Alderman Berger moved that 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 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. Alderman Boulton seconded the motion. Alderman Harris – Aye; Alderman Winings – Aye; Alderman Boulton – Aye; Alderman Berger – Aye; and Mayor Sanger – Aye. There being no further regular business the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

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