August 22, 2023 — Meeting Minutes

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THE CITY OF CLAYTON

Board of Aldermen In-Person and Virtual Meeting August 22, 2023 7:00 p.m.

Mayor Harris acknowledged William Ferguson, member of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) who was in the audience.

Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:

In-person: Ira Berkowitz, Bridget McAndrew, Susan Buse, Becky Patel, Rick Hummell, and Mayor Michelle Harris.

Staff: City Manager Gipson, City Attorney O’Keefe, City Clerk Frazier, and Assistant City Manager Andrea Muskopf

Absent: Gary Feder

PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS

Rick Bliss, 7515 Westmoreland, addressed the Board reading a statement (available in the City Clerk’s office) with comments and concerns on the Comprehensive Plan – EngageClayton.

CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes – August 8, 2023 2. Resolution – Submittal of a Municipal Parks grant application for improvements to Fields 3. Motion – To set the public hearing date for the proposed Tax Year 2023 (FY2024) property tax levies and the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget. 4. Motion – Acceptance of the Central Core Fire Training Center Commission’s By-Laws and Ground Lease Agreement.

Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to approve the Consent Agenda. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye.

Other

Alderman McAndrew reported on the following: • CRSWC Finance Committee • Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee met last week presenting more data (available on the City’s website) • Plan Commission

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o MYAC students, Gavin Wickenhauser and Story Kummer attended. o The Commission approved the hotel project for the World News site. o The Commission approved a text amendment to the Entertainment Overlay District.

Alderman Buse reported on the following: • Attended the Art Fair kickoff reception.

Alderman Hummell reported on the following: • Non-Uniformed Employees’ Retirement Fund Board o Welcomed two new members to the Board o Received a report that the financials are doing well

Mayor Harris reported on the following: • Uniformed Employees’ Retirement Fund Board o Received a report that the financials are doing well • Along with City Manager Gipson and Chief Smith they met with members of the Social Work Department of Fontbonne University regarding working on help with the unhoused citizens. • Municipal League of St. Louis County has invited area mayors to work together on issues regarding the State Legislation.

Motion made by Alderman Hummell that the 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 for preparation per Section 610.021(9) for labor negotiations. Alderman Buse seconded.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.

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Mayor

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