September 29, 2023 — Meeting Transcript

mean that standard. Thank you, Dave. Was that in the original arrangement or is this another ad that was required? This was another ad that was Thank you.

Okay. Any other questions or comments from the audience? Not here in person, Mayor. I'm sorry. There aren't any here in person, Mayor. Thank you. Thank you for letting me know. It's hard to tell. Okay. All right. So then I'll entertain any discussion from the board or questions from the board. Okay. Seeing none. Alderman Berkowitz, would you introduce the bill?

I'd like to introduce Bill number 6996 to approve a First Amendment to the Multifamily Waste Management Contract between the City of Clayton, Missouri and Allied Services LLC to be read for the first time by title only.

Second. Any discussion? All right, Mr. City

Attorney. Bill number 6996, first reading, an ordinance approving the First Amendment to the Multifamily Waste Management Contract between the City of Clayton, Missouri and Allied Services, LLC, doing business as Republic Services of Bridgeton.

All right, all those in favor?

Aye.

Any opposed? All right, Alderman Berkowitz.

I'd like to move that the board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of bill number 6996 on the day of its introduction.

Second. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Let the minutes reflect the board has given unanimous consent.

I'd like to introduce bill number 6996 to approve a first amendment to the multifamily waste management contract between the City of Clayton, Missouri and Allied Services LLC to be read for the second time by title only.

Second. Any discussion? All right, Mr. City Attorney.

Bill number 6996, second reading and consideration for adoption. An ordinance approving the First Amendment to the Multifamily Waste Management Contract between the City of Clayton, Missouri and Allied Services, LLC, doing business as Republic Services of Bridgeton.

Alderman Berkowitz? Aye. Alderwoman McAndrew? Aye. Alderman Patel? Aye. Aldermen Gary Feder? Aye.

Alderman Berkowitz? Aye. Alderwoman McAndrew? Aye. Alderman Patel? Aye. Aldermen Fader? Aye.

Aye.

Alderman Rick Hummell?

Alderman Hummel?

Aye.

And Mayor Harris? Aye. Thank you.

All right, moving on to bill number 6986, amending the collection service and regulations. Mr. City Manager.

Yes, the city of Clayton's municipal code provisions related to solid waste and recycling were first adopted in 1947 and recodified in 1970. Specific sections were later amended to reflect the waste collection practices and contracts that took place at the time. The city of Clayton has contracted with Republic Services for the collection and disposal of solid waste, recycling, yard waste and compost from single family and multi-family properties. The new contract that fills into effect on October 1st, 2023 changes waste collection services from city funded to resident built. Staff recommends updating provisions of the current city code to align with the new waste management contracts as well as the first amendment to the multi-family waste management contract with Republic Services. The proposed ordinance will take effect on October 1st, 2023, along with the new contracts. Required changes include the elimination of a current provision that allows private disposal contracts for residential customers. The city will not interfere with any private contracts established before the effective date of the proposed ordinance, and certain large multifamily buildings will now be treated like commercial properties. The city is also taking this opportunity to update the code sections to provide enhanced regulatory clarity and align the regulations with current practices. The staff recommends that the Board of Aldermen approve an ordinance amending Article 1, Reflection Service Regulations, and Article 2, Recycling, of Chapter 235, Garbage and Trash of the Municipal Code. I apologize for all the airport boys behind me here.

I can't hear it.

Oh, good. It's in the baggage claim area, so there's a lot of... Oh,

wow. Okay. Fun. All right. So first, we'll open up for discussion, and we'll see if anybody in our attendee list has a question or comment before we have a board discussion. I can actually see the list here and no one's got their hand up. So, yes, Board of Aldermen, any discussion or questions?

Sure. Just one comment, Mayor. So from what David just said, I want to make it clear too. So it says that the city will not interfere with any of those pre-existing contracts, correct, David?

That is correct. The city will not interfere with those contracts and the agreement with Republic that was just passed states that the city and Republic, neither of those entities will interfere with the contracts.

That was my clarity. I just want to make that clear. All right. Thank you.

All righty. Any other comments or questions? Okay. Alderman Berkowitz.

I'd like to introduce Bill No. 6986 to approve an amendment to Article 1, Collection Service and Regulations, and Article 2, Recycling of Chapter 235 Garbage and Trash of the Municipal Code to be read for the first time by title only.

Second. Any discussion? All right, Mr. City Attorney.

Bill number 6986, first reading, an ordinance amending Article 1, collection, service and regulations, and Article 2, recycling of Chapter 235, garbage and trash of the Municipal Code of the City of Clayton.

All right. Any, all those in favor?

Aye.

Any opposed? Okay. Alderman Berkowitz.

I move that the board give unanimous consent to the consideration for adoption of Bill number 6986 on the day of its introduction.

Second. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Let the minister reflect the board has given unanimous consent.

I'd like to introduce Bill number 6986 to approve an amendment to Article 1, Collection Service and Regulations, and Article 2, Recycling of Chapter 235, Garbage and Trash of the Municipal Code to be read for the second time by title only.

Second. Any discussion? All right. Mr. City Attorney.

Bill number 6986, second reading and consideration for adoption. An ordinance amending Article 1 collection service and regulations and Article 2 recycling of Chapter 235 garbage and trash of the Municipal Code of the City of Clayton.

Alderman Berkowitz? Aye. Alderwoman McAndrew?

Aye.

Alderman Patel? Aye. Aldermen Gary Feder?

Alderman Patel? Aye. Aldermen Fader?

Aye.

Alderman Rick Hummell.

Alderman Hummel.

Aye.

And Mayor Harris. Aye. Thank you.

Okay. I think that concludes our business for today. Am I correct?

It is the agenda.

Okay. Before we adjourn, I just want to thank everyone involved here for their hard work in getting this whole thing reorganized. It was a job and there were a lot of ups and downs along with it, but perseverance is the key. And also to our listeners, thank you for your patience. I know it was a little stressful, but we got to the best place. And so thanks for bearing with us. And with that, I will take a motion to adjourn.

Motion to adjourn.

Second. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Okay. All right. Everyone have a great weekend. David and Andrea, have a great trip.

We

will. Thanks. We'll see you later. Thank you. Bye, all. Thank you, everybody. Bye.

Safe travels, everyone.