7/26/22, 10:13AM  BoardDocse! Pro  JENNINGS  Monday, June 27, 2022  JUNE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  Jennings Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm Hybrid (in-person at. Jennings City Hall and virtual via https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tOvcelug8jGND-3INELeurwnuOwwWIZMT3 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the One or more of the members of the City Council will be participating by telephone or other electronic means. Members of the public will be allowed to attend the meeting in person ata For accommodations due to disability, please call City Hall at 314-388-1164, or Relay Missouri  Zoom)  Register in advance for this meeting to attend via Zoom:  meeting. limited capacity. All meetings are recorded. Meeting posting date: A. PUBLIC HEARING B.R REGULAR MEETING 1. Call to Order 2.P Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of the Agenda  (TDD) at: 1-800-735-2460, 72 hours in advance of the meeting.  initials by:  5. Approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 23, 2022 6.A Approval of the minutes from the Special Meeting of June 8, 2022 1.E Employee Appreciation for the Parks and Recreation Department  C.PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS AND REQUESTS 2. Comments by public. (Please sign in. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance.) 3. Counciimember's Reports (Reports arel limited to 10 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance)  4. Mayor's Report 1.F Finance Department 2. Courts 3.: Jail Report 4. Building Department 5. Sewer Lateral 6.E Economic Development Report 7.F Public Works Report 8. Recreation Department 9. St. Louis County Police Department 10. North County Fire &F Rescue 11. Emergency Management/Public. Safety E.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Ways & Means and Public Safety Committee 2. Public' Works & Building Committee 3. Parks & Recreation Committee tpslgeboardocscommopmigePomansinstPhnatelopenaicgnt  D. MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  1/2    7/26/22, 10:13AM  BoardDocs@! Pro  4. Policy and Ordinance Committee 5. Municipal League 6.F Planning Commission 7. Economic Development Board 8.Y Youth Commission 9.Senior Commission  F.LEGAL BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  1. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, AND ST. LOUIS COUNTY ALLOWING THE CITY OF JENNINGS MUNICIPAL COURT TO REFER PARTICIPANTS TO THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY SPECIALTY COURT(S). 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, AND ALLOWING "NO PARKING" SIGNS TO BE PLACED 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OFJ JENNINGS, MISSOURI, MODIFYING ARTICLE II, DIVISION 1, SECTION: 2-27  ON THE ENTIRE EAST SIDE OF POHLMAN LANE IN THE CITY OF. JENNINGS, MISSOURI. SUB-SECTION (6) "ORDER OF BUSINESS" TO SET ATIME LIMIT ON COUNCIL REPORTS.  G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS  1.A Approval of the Letter of Intentt to Award to Hankins Construction 2. Approval of the ARPAI Funds Budget Amendment 3. Approval oft the Security Contracts  4. Approval oft the disposition of non operational and obsolete computer equipment  5. Approval of speed bumps on Mary Avenue and Eichler Place and at Mary Avenue and College Avenue  6. Approval oft the monthly bills for payment I.MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS J.CLOSED SESSION 1. Legal (RSMO 610:021-1) 2. Personnel (RSMO 610:021-3) K.A Adjournment 1.A Adjournment  2/2    JENRINGS  Minutes oft the City Council Regular Meeting Jennings City Hall Telemeeting Via Zoom Video June 27, 2022 Regular Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.  Thet two thousand four hundred and thirty-sixth meeting of the. Jennings City Council was held on  Monday, June 27, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. inj person and via Zoom Video.  A. PUBLICHEARING B. REGULAR MEETING  1. Call to Order- Thei meeting was called to order at 7:00p.m.  2. Roll Call  Council members present: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Dr. Kimberly Morton, Gary. Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner.  Council member(s) absent: none.  Also present: Mayor Yolanda Austin; Deletra Hudson, City Clerk; Khianna Ward DeGarmo,  Deputy City Clerk, and Sam Alton, City. Attorney.  3. Approval of the Agenda  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council removed from the agenda the approval of the security contracts. All in favor;  none opposed.  4. Approval oft thei minutes from the Regular Meeting of] May 23, 2022.  On thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the City Council approved the minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 23, 2022. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson opposed. Roll call: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Dr. Kimberly Morton, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and Joseph Turner. Councilwoman! Fountain! Henderson askedt that a correction ber madet tot thel May 2022 City Council meeting minutes. Shel hads stated that onj page 15 oft thel May meeting minutes, she did not refer to newspapers dumped ont thej property. Shes stated that what wass said was that there wast trash dumped ont the property and Councilman Johnson had gone through there allowing for them to locate the address oft thei resident. Councilwoman. Fountain Henderson stated that theyl had asked thei resident ifhe had trash service, not door service. She stated that on the sixth paragraph of thes same page thatt the resident had reported itt tol Republic Services wheni it was reported tol her directly. 5. Approval oft thei minutes from the Special Meeting of June 8, 2022.  Ont thei motion madel by Councilwoman Fountain! Henderson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City Council approved the minutes from the Special Meeting of June 8, 2022. All in favor; C.PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS, AND  none opposed. REQUESTS  Page 1of16  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo June 27, 2022 City Council Meeting    1.1 Presentation - Employee Recognition for the Parks and Recreation Department Willie Brandon, Parks and Recreation Director, presented a certificate of appreciation to' Trenton McClellan, Parks and Recreation Crew Leader, for his service in the department and his act of 2. Comments by thej public. (Please signi in. Comments arel limited to3 3 minutes. Seel Decorum Susan Sneed, 88274 Scottdale Avenue, president oft the Kiwanis Club of. Jennings. She announced ai final date for the annual fishing derby which will be hosted at Koeneman Park on Saturday, August 27, 2022. She stated that they have been working with the Parks and Recreation Department closely and should havet the required paperwork taken care ofs soon. Ms. Sneed stated thati it wasi not only good for children andi families but also a good wayt tol highlight thej park system int the City of. Jennings. Shei invited members oft the City Council toj joini ini the event. Marsha Hawkins-Hourd, 2449 Hord Avenue, Executive Director for the Child and Family Empowerment Center, located at 41451 Kennerly Avenue. Shes statedt that the center applied in April 20221 for ane empowerment center at 24491 Hord Avenue and was asked tos speak with thei neighbors near thel location. Ms. Hawkins-Hourd: stated thats shel had done SO with many neighbors, informing them of what the center was planning to do. Shel had not received any negative feedback and has received some assistance from neighbors tol help clean and maintain the property. Ms. Hawkins- Hourd stated that Ms. Victoria presented a great idea, since the home behind 24491 Hord Avenue, Ms. Hawkins-Hourd: stated that they were also asked to attend a townl hall meeting. Shes stated that two residents attended, and they did discuss with no objections to the center's purpose. She Sam Alton, City Attorney, stated that the ordinance for the family empowerment center at 2449 Hord Avenue wasi not ont the. June 2022 agendal but his hunch was thati it would! be on the. July 2022 Gwen. Jones, 8300 Lucas and Hunt Road, stated that she was not happy with what has been going oni int the area. Regarding some ofthel businesses, streets, and! houses that arei not being taken care of. She stated that everybody has been turning a blind eye to what is going on in the area. Everybody else's area can look pretty, and someone is taking care ofit, but this side in Ward3 Ms. Jones stated that shel has beeni in. Jennings for twenty-two years and as the years go by, it gets worse and worse. Especially with some oft thel businesses located in Ward 3; she did not think that they needt tol bet therel because they cause a lot oftrouble. She statedt that some oft thel houses across Ms. Jones stated that when she moved out of St. Louis City, she was building al better life for herself and her kids. Her kids attended the Jennings School District schools and when her kids come back to visit her, they commented that the City of] Jennings was not getting any better. She stated thats shel hadi nowhere else to go and Jennings is where shel bought herl house. Ms.. Jones stated that things in. Jennings have gotten worse. Shel hoped that someone would stand upi for thei residents and provide support. She was upset that she paid! her taxes, and nothing could be done about the vacant houses and grass in yards so high. Ms. Jones had called City Hall to try to get thel barricade that used tol be on her street back, and there seemed to be confusion between Sam asked. Jim Maixner, Public Works Director, who placed thel barricade: initially. Jim stated that he did not know, and through an email from Councilman Johnson, it was on the agenda for the next Public Works and Building Committee meeting on July 6, 2022. He stated that the City intended toj place concrete barricades in its place. Jim stated that he would connect with Schona McClellon, Director ofl Housing, to get ani inspector to visit thel high grass locations so they could  heroism that resulted ins saving thej public and staffi members.  Ordinance.)  had been torn down that perhaps they could start a community garden together. inquired as to when the empowerment center could move forward. City Council meeting agenda for the council to take a vote.  that shei isi ini is pitiful.  the street need tol be torn down, itl looks horrible.  Jennings and Country Club] Hills as to who placed the barricade.  be added tol MyGov.  Page 2of16  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo- June. 27, 2022 City Council Meeting    Marietta Beck, 54761 Hodiamont. Avenue, reported that the school bus parked at 5443 Hodiamont Avenue was in the yard, along with other vehicles parked on an unimproved surface. She stated that 54261 Hodiamont Avenue with all the cars and tow trucks in the back yard has not seen any Ms. Beck asked when a candidate files for office for the City Council, who checks to seei ift their taxes] havel been paid, was it done at City Hall, or was their word just taken for it. Sam stated that the candidate fills out an affidavit, which is accepted as true unless someone finds out otherwise, and typically a complaint would be filed with the Board of Elections, the Attorney General's Office, and the Department ofl Revenue, which opens ani investigation. Ms. Beck stated that she believed that it was the Secretary of State the investigates the situation. Sam stated that there was at time when City Clerks would verify that information but now the affidavits are taken as true sincei iti is done under oath. Ms. Beck asked what the penalty was for a candidate who incorrectly statest theirt tax status. Sams stated any range ofthings can occur as ai result ofa ani investigation. They can be allowedi toj pay theirt taxes, ifpaid, they willi not! bei removed from theirs seat. Ifthe candidate cannot pay the taxes or refuses toj pay them, then they can be directed to give up their seat. Ms. Beck commented thats she was tired oft the dishonesty amongst all thej politicians. Ms. Beck hoped that she would never havet to attend another Special City Council meeting liket the onel held on. June 8, 2022. She stated it was a repetition of whati is always said. She addressed the City Council, they received their packets on' Thursdays and the City Council has time to do their research and ask questions beforehand. Ms. Beck stated that ift they want to serve the residents, they should listen to residents asking them tos stop squabbling and get down tol business. Councilwoman Clower stated that the property at 5443 Hodiamont Avenue was referred to Sam regarding the school bus! parkingi issue. Schona stated that a citation was sent tot thej property owner, inl between the migration from MyGov version 41 to MyGov version 5. She hoped that in the next two weeks that letters can be generated for complaints in the system and sent out after the June City Council meeting. Schona stated that the City was awaiting the court and the process takes Councilwoman Clower asked for a status ont the issue at 54261 Hodiamont Avenue. Schona stated that thei inspector issued a citation tot the property owner. Councilwoman Clower asked Schona to JoAnne Clay, 5562 Albia Terrace, stated she had been a homeowner in the City of Jennings for forty-two years. Shes stated thats shei moved to. Jennings from thel hood, and now she feels likes she Ms. Clay askedi ifthe Spring 2022 Newsletter was current. Deletra Hudson, City Clerk, confirmed that it was. She asked why the City was spending $175,000 on awnings for businesses from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund Budget. Ms. Clay asked why they could not buy their awnings and the $175,000 could be used towards the old, derelict, piss-poor homes. Shes stated that Ms. Clay stated that Albia Terrace had not been paved in forty-two years. She stated that iti is raggedy, torn-up, andj patched-up to where: it doesn'tmatter anymore. She askedi ifthe City needed aTreasurer and which ofthe City Council: members livedi near Wards3 & 4. Ms. Clay commented Ms. Clay stated that she cannot go outside without hearing loud music. After surgery, she had to keep her door closed and could not have aj peaceful outing in her backyard. She called the police; they mightr respond ori mightr not. Somethingi might get done, something might not. Ms. Clay stated ifs someone wanted to own a house, why don't they take care ofit. She remarked that there is all this property, and no one uses them. Shes stated that her wholei front street was crowded with young folks who don'ts stop at the stops sign and you can'tg get anything done at City Hall. Ms. Clay asked whati in the worldi is going on. Shel hoped to get more involved once shei retired and that everyone Mayor Austin asked that Ms. Clay'st telephone number be provided on the attendance sheet.  improvement.  approximately thirty days. forward thei information to Sam. is backi int thel hood.  she was shocked, thati money could be used in other places.  that they were the worst wardss shel had ever seen.  worked together.  Page 3of16  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo- June 27, 2022 City Council Meeting    Barbara Houston, 5627 Hodiamont. Avenue, stated she livedi in Ward 4. She asked why Ward 4 looked raggedy but the other wards looked okay. Shei remarked on the City Council discussing the demolition ofl houses and asked where demolition would be done. Ms. Houston stated that there weret too many that have been derelict, sitting vacant for years. She stated that other wards do not Ms. Houston statedt thats shev was ai renter, buts shea andl her landlord cared for thej property sher resides at. Shes suggested that the City cut the high grass properties like the ones near. her and charge the property owner because she had observed snakes and raccoons in her yard. She reported that drivers speed up and down the 56001 block ofHodiamont. Avenue, which] has no speed bump. She Ms. Houston stated that shel had toj pay the trash bill in advance for a whole year in accordance with the Occupancy Permit application process and observed other renters taking their trash to another property's trash bin which leads her to believe that they do not have trash service. She stated thati it was unfair that she had toj pay for a year oftrash service, and she had to go out and Ms. Houston stated that she had to call Councilwoman Clower to get a response to a hole in the street that was supposedly the responsibility of the Metropolitan Sewer District, to get anything done. She stated that the ARPA funds should be used for all the wards to be beautified. She expressed concern over the safety of her daughter walking down the street and the potential for Councilwoman Clower asked that. Jim put the 5600 block of Hodiamont Avenue on the list for speed bumps and suggested that when as speed bump isi installed that it bel between properties, not Zelma Chikeleze, 8744 Granda Place, stated that shel had been livingi in the City of. Jennings for twenty-one years in Ward 4. She stated that when she first retired, she looked around her neighborhood and her council members because their job was to help the residents. She began volunteering and encouraged residents to volunteer to know what is happening within the City. Ms. Chikeleze stated that the Ward 4 councilmembers. are Councilman Turner and Councilwoman Clower. She stated thats she could not get al hold of Councilwoman Clower but she did speak with Councilman Turner. Shes statedt thats shei informed! him ofwhat needed tol be done onl hers street. She stated that one cannot sit int their house and wait for the council members to come tol help them. Ms. Chikeleze stated that since shel had been living there, shel has been safe and noj police needed to come tol her area. Shes stated thatt there were some derelict houses there buti it was stated at other meetings that new houses are coming to Ward 4. She stated that Jennings residents needed to be Ms. Chikeleze stated that shel loved Jennings. When she was a young woman, Jennings was the place tol be: and shei ist tired ofcoming to meetings and hearing negative things about. Jennings. She stated that when you think about all theset things, itl had: nothing to do with the Mayor but all about Culeta Hendricks, 8404McLaran. Avenue, thanked thel Mayori inl hera absence and the City Council fort their time. She statedt that she has been ai resident ofJ Jennings for over twenty years. Shej prided herself onl her "Gingerbread House" on McLaran Avenue and tries tol keep up the property. Ms. Hendricks observed that there was work being done to beautify the outer sides of. Jennings and asked what about the inside of the City. She stated that no drivers stop at the stop sign at Kinamore Drive and McLaran Avenue. Ms. Hendricks was concerned about the high speeds that drivers use on McLaran Avenue. She stated that she was sO grateful for the speed bumps off Ms. Hendricks went into Country Club Hills one day and could not believe all the speed bumps they had. She observed that the street was short and houses were not very distanced, and they had about ten speed bumps on the street but there was only one onl McLaran. Avenue. She requested  look that bad and Ward 41 looked the worst.  suggested that thes streets sincei it was not wide, be made a one-way street.  pick up trash from other residents.  her tol bei taken to a vacant house and bel harmed.  directly ini front ofal home. She also asked for him toi follow up with her.  Ms. Chikeleze stated that not everything can happen all at once.  patient andt to work together to get something done.  working together to make. Jennings al better place.  Woodlawn to slow drivers and protect children.  Page 4of16  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo June. 27, 2022 City Council Meeting    one to two speed bumps be installed between West Florissant Avenue and Kinamore Drive, then reposition the stops sign atl McLaran. Avenue and Kinamore Drive that was leaning to the side. Ms. Hendricks was fearful of being hit by another vehicle trying to back into her driveway. She Councilman Johnson informed Ms. Hendricks that the speed bump request was on the agenda for the next Public Works and Building Committee meeting on July 6, 2022. Councilwoman Brown Angelia Bills, 8335 Eton Place, reported 83351 Eton] Place, her mother'shome fori thirty-fives years. Shes statedt that thei issue they had was 4 vacant properties near her that need the grass cut because it was about 5 feet high. She stated that two of the properties are on either side of1 her mother's home. They are fearful ofs snakes and rodents that could come onto her property from those vacant Councilwoman Clower stated that she had reported the issue ofl high grass on that street to Code Enforcement Inspector Ross and. Jim. Schona stated the whole block onl Eton] Place was inspected and entered into thel MyGov system, and it was only a matter oft timel before the abatement would be scheduled. Councilwoman Clower asked. Jim whenl Public Works would be able to get to the block.. Jim stated that he would follow up with Schona int the morning because the addresses have Shirley Wayne, 5828. Janet Avenue, thanked Capt. Mann for the townl hall meeting that was held last Thursday, June 23, 2022, with eighteen residents in attendance. and good information shared. She stated that she wanted residents tol know that the police are out there to help and tol keep in mind that there are over 14,000 residents in the City of. Jennings. She encouraged residents to introduce themselves to the police officers to help build a relationship with the Jennings Ms. Wayne thanked the Building Department for what they do. All City departments are short- handed, and they try to do thel best that they can. She suggested that residents could volunteer to Ms. Wayne thanked Willie for presenting different activities in Jennings. He does an awesome Ms. Wayne reported 5805 Helen. Avenue to. Jim. She asked Sam what else could be done regarding thej property that was not beingt taken care of at 5826. Janet Avenue. She stated that it has been an issue for years, letters havel been sent out, the property owner does not respond, and theni it is left to the Public Works Department to take care oft the grass. Ms. Wayne stated that at some point, someone: must be held accountable for properties like that. She also reported 5825 Janet Avenue Ms. Wayne requested an update on 5829 Helen Avenue where they have been trying to get the property owner to clean the lot up. She suggested tol Mayor Austin that there be aj job fair held, if there wasi not already one, tol help fill vacant positions with the City of] Jennings. Alice Wilson, 8860 Lucas and Hunt Drive, stated she was a representative of the Youth Commission. She announced the annual Splish-Splash event, which will be a foam party with a foam cannon from Santa Claus and af firet truck that willl be joining at Koeneman Park on. July23, Ms. Wilson announced that the Youth Commission willl be att the Back-to-School. Jamboreel hosted at. Jennings Senior High School on Saturday, August 20, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2p p.m. They will bel hosting a giveaway. She encouraged everyone to follow the Jennings Youth Commission on 3. Councilmember's: Reports (Reports are limited to 101 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance) Councilwoman Fountain Henderson stated on Facebook that a resident shared his excitement over a speed bump placed on Shannon Avenue. She stated that he was showing off the Public  suggested that thej police monitor that corner and catchs speeding drivers.  confirmed that the meeting would be held at 5:30p.m.  properties.  notl been sent down tot thel Public Works Department.  community.  help some of the City departments ini need.  job.  for high grass ont the vacant property.  2022,at2p p.m.  Instagram to get their updates.  Page 5of16  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo - June 27, 2022 City Council Meeting    Works staff ands stated that ifthere were any extra speed bumps, he didi not mind more on Shannon Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that on. June 9, 2022, there was a town hall meeting for Ward 1, where Capt. Mann and Rita Days attended. She stated that Capt. Mann spoke on the camera system that residents can be aj part of by giving signed consent to access their camera by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported to Schona, that at 5476 Hodiamont Avenue and Emma Avenue ai is tree growing ont the side of thel house onto the street. She stated that it was an accident waiting tol happen and requested that the resident be contacted to cut the trees back. She reported at 2517, no street provided, that a white Dodge Charger was parked literally at the front door of the house. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that at 2525 Hord. Avenue, the backyard looked like a jungle, although the owner cuts the front yard. She reported at 2504 Shannon. Avenuet that the truck was still there and askedi ifthel backyard could be accessed because itisa aj jungle. Jim stated that thel backyard needs tol be accessed by al Bobcat and the truck must be moved. He stated that the Building Department had contacted St. Louis County for assistance to Councilwoman Fountain Henderson stated that she attended the Juneteenth Parade in Dellwood. She stated that the event was nice, well attended, and hosted many vendors. She hoped that the City of. Jennings could do something like that next year in celebration of. Juneteenth Day. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that the first farmer'si market that was. hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department was nice. She asked Willie to let her know when the next Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that summer school ends Thursday, June 30, 2022, and school was backi in session on August 22, 2022. She reported that she attended a new senior citizen building that was noti in the City of] Jennings off Chambers Road and] Halls Ferry Road. She stated that a senior resident had moved to that building. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson suggested that therel be a gospel music festival held by the Parks and Recreation Department. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that there was a gettogether held at Councilwoman Clower's home where Councilman Johnson, Councilwoman Morton, and County Councilwoman Councilwoman Fountain! Henderson stated that she would liket toj plan a cleanup with Jimi in Ward Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that at 2401 and 2407 Petrova, the owner cuts the front yard buti not thel backyard and the trash goes down the street. She reported all kinds oft trash and at television ini thel backyard. She also reported to 8907 Sumter Court that the front was cut but not thel backyard. Shei reported that at 2447 Shannon Avenue there was an SUVi in the yard. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson confirmed that there willl be a Back-to-School jamboree. If anyone was interested in being a vendor ati the event, let her know. She thanked the residents and reassured residents that the City Council does hear them. Shes stated that shel had been in Jennings Councilman Stichnote reminded everyone that since July 4th was approaching, there was an ordinance against the use of fireworks in the City of. Jennings. He inquired of Jim if the street Councilman Stichnote asked that the Building Department send citations tot the addresses that he reported to Schona about one: month ago. Schona stated that Officer Root was working with the Code Enforcement Inspectors, and the newly hired Code Enforcement Inspector that started that Councilman Stichnote reported that he attended the town hall meeting on. June 23, 2022, with St. Louis County Policel Department, which explained all that they do. Het thanked Capt. Manni for the  Avenue.  police tol help monitor crimei in the City of] Jennings.  remove1 thet truck.  farmers' market will bes sO she could spread the word.  Rita Days also attended.  1.  since 1977 and was looking tol bring up the City of. Jennings.  sweeper was working. Jims stated that it was being serviced at the dealer.  day, toi issue citations.  Page 6of16  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo June 27, 2022 Citly Councill Meeting    event. Councilman Stichnote reported that he attended thei farmer's market. He stated that it was discussed with Williet tol host the farmer's market once ai month or every other month. Councilman Stichnote reported to Jim that at 8820 Clifton Avenue the street was losing its surfacing and asked thatt the: street bej patched. Hei reported to Schona that at 8624 Clifton Avenue, there aret tenants in the house and some livingi in the garage. The garage is not fit tol be inhabited Councilman Stichnote thanked Trenton McClellan for the great jobl he does att thej parks. Councilwoman. Browni reported thats shel had the opportunity to meet with the. Jennings Historical Society. It was great to learn about the beginnings of the City of. Jennings and how tol keep the Councilwoman Brown reported that she spoke with the project manager of Food Industry Construction Incorporated, who has been vital in the development of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) coming to the City of Jennings. She stated that the project manager was excited about the Councilwoman Browni reported that she was impressed byt the. Juneteenth Day Essay winners. She was pleased to see. Jennings Schooll District students in aj positive light. She stated that from essay entries, the students had done their homework by using their essays to explain what Juneteenth Councilwoman Brown stated that thet townl hall meeting was a great evening with greati interaction. She was impressed byl how many residents spoke about the great service provided by the Police Department. Councilwoman Brown reported that at thei farmer's market shel had the opportunity tor make new acquaintances. Shes stated that shel looked forward to the next one. Councilwoman Brown reported on the opportunity to build and establish relationships at the basketball game with St. Louis City and St. Louis County, hosted at Saint Louis University on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Shes stated that there was a nice turnout, andi it was a fun event. Councilwoman Brown gave ai reminder for blood donations because blood supply was ata critical Councilman Wilson wished that Mayor. Austin get better. He1 reported that on. June 9,2022, Ward 21 hosted its. first Coffee with the Council event at. Jennings Place which was very well attended. Het thanked the Policel Department, Mayor Austin, Verna Charles, and Senator Brian Williams, for Councilman Wilson: reported that there were a couple of concerns voiced regarding the building, hes statedt that he would liket to connect with Schona to discuss some of those concerns oft the senior buildings. Hes stated that he and Councilwoman Brown had spoken with thep property management and hoped to come to some resolution. Councilman Wilson stated that he was glad to see the addition of another inspector to the Building Department, but the City needed more help. He encouraged thej public to apply for the vacant positions with the City of. Jennings. Councilman Wilson: stated that as Councilwoman Browni mentioned that KFC was comingt to Ward 2.1 He stated that it was being erected at the corner of Ada Wortley Avenue and Jennings Station Road. He stated that they were very excited over the asset to the community. Councilman Wilson reported that he also attended the Juneteenth event in Bellefontaine Neighbors. He stated that a young man that goes by the name of] Mr. Fresh started a business at tens years old, hei is now thirteen, years old, and! his air fresheners canl bei foundi int thel local Schnuck's grocery store. Councilman Wilson stated that he purchased about ten bottles of the air freshener andi it was soi inspiring to see a young. person following their dreams and doing better than a lot of Councilman Wilson encouraged thej public to get out and vote: int the. August 2022 election and the absentee ballot process had started the previous week. He stated that it was a very important election cycle, as seen with what has happened regarding the Supreme Court overturn of] Roe VS.  by persons.  momentum going as the City moves forward.  development.  Day was all about and what iti meant tot them.  low. She encouraged everyone to givel blood.  attending thei meeting.  adults. He encouraged everyone tos support thel business.  Page7of16  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo- - June 27, 2022 City Councill Meeting    Wade. Councilman Wilson stated thatl hel knows that thei issue was very controversial, but women's healthi is very important, and everything possible must be done toj protect women, their health, and Councilman Wilson encouraged the public to look after each other and the area around them, not waiting fors someone to take care ofs situations for them. That will help out al bit. Councilwoman Morton reported that she attended the. Juneteenth Walk in Forest Park, which was also attended by Congresswoman Cori Bush and Circuit Attorney, Kim Gardner. She also reported that there was a Ward 3 meeting that Councilman Johnson would be speaking more on. Councilwoman Morton reported that she attended a barbeque gathering at Councilwoman Clower's home. She stated that the barbeque was very nice, and Capt. Mann and County Councilwoman Rita Heard Days were present to discuss concerns from residents. Councilwoman Morton reported that she attended the town hall meeting hosted by St. Louis County Police Department. She thanked Capt. Mann, Mayor Austin, the council members, and Councilwoman Morton reported that she was on the Ways and Means & Public Safety Committee, where the reallocation of the ARPA Funds was discussed for the demolition of vacant homes. She stated that the committee was informed that there were 500 to 600 vacant homes in. Jennings and the committee was working to tear down those homes in all wards. She encouraged thej public toi report vacant homes to their corresponding council member or contact Councilwoman Morton reported that she also served on the Policy and Ordinance Committee where they discussed the ordinance concerning occupancy permits and an amendment proposed by Councilman Johnson, ensuring that homeowners insurance coverage was on the property at the time of application. She encouraged the public to report occupancy issues, properties with trees down, or poor landscaping so that those properties can be checked for occupancy permits. Councilwoman Morton asked. Jim ift the vacant homes that are reported are added to the grass- cutting listi fori thel Public Works Department. Shei reported thats she wasi not surei ifthei inhabitants of 7155 Dawson Place had an occupancy permit because she noticed dead trees and poor landscaping ont thej property. Councilwoman Morton reported! high grass at 83400 Osborn Avenue, both the front and back yards] have not been cut by the property owner. She also reported that at 8344 Osborn Avenue and 8345 Osborn Avenue, both the front and back yard needed to be cut. Councilwoman Morton reported that the property behind 5377 College Avenue on Fletcher Councilman Johnson reported that on. June gth and June 10th, he attended the Elected Officials Seminar in Columbia. He stated that he heard some great information, speakers, and insight, Councilman Johnson stated that he was a part of the Economic Development and Human Resource Committee for the Missouri Municipal League. He stated that once a year, the committee meets to amend policies. He reported that he had attended that meeting on. June 16, 2022, in Columbia. He stated that he attended the elected conference and meeting to better Councilman Johnson reported that on June 11, 2022, there was a meeting in Ward 3 that was well attended. He stated that there were about 10 new attendees that were also in attendance at Councilman Johnson reported that he attended the barbeque at Councilwoman Clower's beautiful residence on. June 18, 2022. He stated that for a second, being there one forgets that Councilman Johnson inquired on the status of 7341 Harney Avenue, which was supposed to havel been pushed down tol Public Works to cut. He: stated thatt the grass was about five feet high. Jim stated that through the migration with MyGov, there was some delay in the response to  their freedom.  residents that attended to voice their opinions and conçerns.  thel Building Department.  Avenue needs thel backyard cut.  that he was able tol bring back and apply to the City of. Jennings.  himselfa as a councilman. the City Council meeting.  they arei in Ward 4. He appreciated: herl hosting the gathering.  Page 8of16  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo June 27, 2022 City Council Meeting    complaints. Councilman Johnson asked fort the status of the paving in the south end. Jim stated that the area was due: for paving, but Public Works was very short-staffed. Hes stated that the area Councilman Johnson askedifthe City wasi responsible for maintaining the fence line ofFairview Elementary School and College Avenue. Jim stated that Fairview Elementary School was responsible: fort that. Councilman Johnsoni reported thatt there was aj pothole ont the side ofFamily Councilman Johnson stated that it might be the last time that the City Council be given ten minutes each to report. Hei responded to a comment from] Ms. Beck, stating that the City Council should get down tol business. He stated that the City Council wanted to work together but they are going tol be divided. Some may: not] like whatl hel hadt to say or bring up, but hei reads andj pays Councilman Johnson addressed Ms. Beck stating that he will speak up if a property was purchased by the City, taxes wiped, and then the property is given back to the previous owner. He stated they will speak upi if the City pays an owner to do work on their building. He stated that he does want to see aj park near Ward 3, and with the $175,000 allocated for awnings for businesses, the City could make that happen. Hes stated that he did not care about the feelings of the other City Council members. He cares about Ward 3 andi ifl he sees an issue, he will speak Councilman Johnson stated that at the. June Special City Council meeting, hel brought itt to light andi it was still wrongi int thei meeting minutes. He stated that Ward31 looked terrible and the effort was terrible. He stated that it was not about going after the police, but the City pays St. Louis County $4 million for police services which may not be something that the City should do. Councilman Johnson stated that yes, the police had a town hall meeting, but he bet that it was nots stated that the contract was signed for ten years. He was against it because it was too much Councilman Johnson stated that the ARPA Funds did not need to be spent until sometime in 2026, and he will say something about that. He stated that he expected that when he reported or said something about an issue, it would be looked into, but it was not happening. Councilman Johnson stated that council members receive a little check to serve, and he will earn his check. Councilman Johnson stated that towards the end of the meeting, there will be a vote taken to take away the ten-minute council member reporting time. He stated that it was as strategic effort to shut the council members up. He paid no disrespect to the people that work hard but the minutes are not right. Councilman Johnson stated that the City was receiving $2.9 million, and with those funds, the City could be turned around. He stated that ai few one-time actions could Councilwoman Clower thanked those who attended the Ward 3 & 41 meet and greet meeting. Shes stated that there was division in Jennings because out off four wards, two wards look better than Wards 3&4 4. Shes stated that Wards3 3 & 41 have morei issues thant the other wards. She stated Councilwoman Clower stated if one ward needs more attention, then that should be the focus. She remarked that the City hears the people cry out, yet the focus is elsewhere was unfair. She stated that yes, the City Council should work together butl how can they, when they are outvoted. Councilwoman Clower stated that Ward 4 was the ward mosti in need, and tol her understanding, there are over 600 vacant homes int the City of. Jennings, and thei majority oft them arel located in Ward 4 and Ward 3. As a council person, she asked the City to consider the reallocation of the ARPA Funds, she requested that $300,000 be moved for demolition and there was a council member in Ward 4 that did not speak up. She stated that his proposal was for $150,000. Councilwoman Clower stated that it was sad to see a resident crying at the meet and greet and yet another Ward 4 councilmember did not support her proposal. She stated that what] hurts her.  was stills scheduled for paving.  Dollar.  attention.  up.  money, and the contract language needed tol be changed.  Hes stated that there was nothing in Ward 3 for children.  bet taken, like knocking down 1001 houses.  thatt there was aj proposal to reallocate ARPAI Funds.  That was why the City Council could not get things done.  She will speak up.  Page 90f16  Prepared by Khiannal Ward DeGarmo- June 27, 2022 City Council. Meeting    Councilwoman Clower statedt that what Councilman Johnson said was true, don'tl lose focus and focus on what you see when you walk out your door. She stated that what you see was trash, vacant homes, and high grass. She stated that she had lived in Ward 4 for thirty years and she was looking at the same houses, she asked how long will the residents of Jennings have to cry Councilwoman Clower stated that Mayor Austin, Councilman Wilson, and Councilwoman Brown livedi in better wards. She stated that Councilman Stichnote stated that he didi not want to move all that money from the ARPA Funds to demolition. She stated that they should look at Councilwoman Clower stated to Councilman Turner that it hurt her that when Ward 4 was in need, he did not stand up. She asked for her report to be verbal sO that when someone. looked back at the minutes, she wanted them to be able to see what was said. She asked what Councilman Stichnotel bel backi in thei minutes from that meeting. She askedt that when she stated thats she did not work for thei mayor at the March City Council meeting buti in the report as well. Councilwoman Clower stated that taking away the ten-minute report time was to keep the City Council silent. She stated thati ifs she only was given 51 minutes to speak or submit in writing, how would the public know about what is happening. She stated that if you go back to read the Councilwoman Clower stated that they are trying to work together but it was hard when she hears dissent. She stated that she had aj problem with that. She stated that she worked for the residents, not thei mayor and she was going to stand up for what is right. Councilwoman Clower stated that they could not get anything done because they were outvoted. She stated that as Councilman Wilson says, know who you are voting for. She: stated that her greatest concern was Ward 4. She stated thatl before she was a council member, she complained about the same issues Councilwoman Clower stated that she was for thei residents and encouragedt them to call her. She announced that Ward 4 was trying to form a cleanup event, she was collecting names for those who want tol bei involved and they should call her. Shes stated to Capt. Mann that they hoped for some of the police volunteers to help out and the fire department. Councilwoman stated that when she tries to get trees trimmed, thef first thingt the City gives heri ist the tree ordinance stating that it was the homeowner's responsibility. Shes stated that ordinances could be changed but the City doesn't want to focus ont that. She stated that she was not saying that all this was the mayor ora councilperson, but the City was receiving $2.9 million a difference can be made with that. She stated that if someone states that the City Council was arguing, they needed to check Councilman Turner stated his name. He stated tot the public that he was glad they attended, glad Councilman Turner reported that like Councilman Johnson, he was privileged to attend the Elected Official Seminar in Columbia. He reported that he had learned some things and he learned that he could be better as a councilperson. He stated that some fundamentals were Councilman Turner reported that he was going down Acacia Drive, he noticed ai man mowing his grass. Hes stated thatl he stopped tot talk with George Brocker, whoi is retired, and cuts several lawns just because he had time to do it. He stated that he was on Wilborn Drive at one of the houses built by A Caring Plus, he spoke with they young lady that lived there who was very proud ofher home. Shet talked withl her and she complained about a space with tall grass between 5500 Wilborn Drive and 5503 Wilborn Drive that was the City'si responsibility to maintain. Councilman Turner reported that he received from ai resident that had called the City about the properties across from her, 58051 Helen Avenue and 5807 Helen Avenue, that were vacant. She had stated that the properties had been vacant for 51 to 61 years and had the front yards cut once  out.  the need and what the City should focus on.  minutes, you willi never know what she had said.  ands she asked how long will the issues go on.  themselves.  tos see them, and that hel heard their comments.  covered and allowed discussion. Hel learned a lot about the Sunshine Law.  and thel back yards had never been cut.  Page 10of16  Prepared by Khianna Wardi DeGarmo June 27, 2022 City Council Meeting    Councilman Turner stated that he listened to what Councilman Johnson and Councilwoman Clower, he appreciated how they voiced what has been going on. He stated in his report at the April City Council meeting that int thej past, hel had noi intention ofbeing on the City Council. He stated that he was impressed to come by God and file for City Council, and he was here at present. He stated that God was their answer, flesh, and blood werei not their answer. Councilman Turner stated thati if they asked him, he could tell them where to get their answers. Hes stated that it was good for everyone to operate together, but they could not do it without supernatural help. He stated that he spoke with Mayor Austin, he will be praying for her, and she willl bel back soon. He stated that change was going tol happen, not through flesh and blood. Councilman Turner stated that! he was not ont the City Council because he wanted it, but because  he wanted toj please God. 4.1 MAYOR'S! REPORT  Mayor Austin thanked all thec department heads for attemptingt to do their jobs and meet the needs oft the community int thel last month. She reported that thel Building Department was almost fully staffed. She stated that they were only down one- and one-halfpeople, the City now has three full- time Code Enforcement Inspectors, which the third inspector started that day. Mayor Austin reported that there was also al Permit Clerk and two. Administrative Assistants. She stated that the City was hoping to seei more things inspected and pushed down tol Public Works for them to do Mayor Austini reminded everyone thatt the complaint process regarding grass oral home began with the Building Department and then pushed down tol Public Works Department. She reported that the) Public Works Department needed four full-time Laborers and five part-time Laborers. She encouraged the public that ift they knew of anyone needing employment to direct them to the City Mayor Austin reported that she attended the Installation Luncheon for the Missouri City Clerks and Finance Officers Association (MOCCFOA) - Eastern Division on June 16, 2022, in Wentzville. She congratulated Deletra Hudson, City Clerk, and Interim Finance Director, for her appointment as Vice President of MOCCFOA - Eastern Division, and Khianna Ward DeGarmo, Deputy City Clerk, for her appointment as the Treasurer of the MOCCFOA Eastern Division. Shes stated thats she did not think that itl had ever been done with the organization, where two staff Mayor Austin reported that on. June 17, 2022, the City celebrated Juneteenth Day. She reported that City staff were off that day. She thanked Willie and the Parks and Recreation Department as they worked their off day they celebrated the three Juneteenth Day essay winners. She congratulated sixth grader, Alexia Hammond from Hanrahan Elementary School; the seventh- grade winner was Sheree Williams from Rosemary. Johnson Jennings Junior High School, and the eighth grader winner was Shania Williams from Rosemary Johnson Jennings Junior High School. Mayor Austin thanked Mark. Johnson from Daniel and] Henry Company for his donation ofprizes, where each oft the prize winners received a $100 gift card andj judges received $25 gift cards. She thanked Dr. Knight, the Superintendent of. Jennings School District, the. Jennings School District teachers, and parents who helped get their essays in on time although the school was out. Dr. Mayor Austin reported that KFC was scheduled to open sometime in September of 2022, at the corner of Ada' Wortley. Avenue and. Jennings Station Road. Shei thanked Verna Charles and Kellie Shelton, Economic Development Coordinator, for carrying on with the Business Watch meeting when she could not attend. She stated that speakers at the Business Watch meeting were Rita Dawson, Great Western Insurance; Stacy James, Internal Revenue Service; and Rebecca Zall, Mayor Austin stated that the City of. Jennings was pleased to welcome back, Lt. Luis Perez, who hads served as a sergeant with the City fors several years and left the City for about fourteen months. Shes stated that Lt. Perez spoke at the Business Watch meeting on diversity and inclusion. Mayor Austin added that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for home improvement: repairs, thel list has opened for residents and eight residents have applied. She stated  their job.  website to apply.  members from the City of. Jennings served on the board.  Knight thanked Mayor Austin for the acknowledgment.  North County Incorporated.  Page 11 of16  Prepared by Khiannal Ward DeGarmo June 27, 2022 City Councill Meeting    that there are cases still open. For more information about the program, contact Kellie Shelton in Mayor Austin reported that A Caring Plus Foundation, which has its offices in Ward 4, was approved by the Missouri Housing and Development Commission for funding for houses on the south end of the City of. Jennings. She stated that the project willl be bringing thirty new homes to Mayor Austin reported that thanks to the Economic Development Department, twenty-two of thirty-seven homes for auction were sold. She stated that there were still homes that were still Mayor Austin statedt that bids for construction contracts were turnedi ini fort the City Center project, and the City will continue to move: forward with the assistance of the Construction Management Mayor Austin reported that at the July City Council meeting she will be recognizing one of the Codel Enforcement Inspectors oft thel Building Department. Hel has held down the fort alone when he did not have any other inspectors to work with. Anthony Rivers had performed at least 209 inspections and witht the addition ofas second inspector, whom Anthony has been working with. Ont ther motion madel by Councilman' Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman, Brown, the City Council  thel Economic Development Department.  Ward 4, and the organization willl begin construction in 2022. available. For morei information, contact Kellie Shelton.  Team.  D.MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  approved the monthly departmental reports. All ini favor; none opposed.  E.1 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  1. Ways and. Means & Public Safety Committee - Councilman Wilson stated that there was a meeting on June 20, 2022, at 5:15 p.m. The committee received aj presentation about the City Center project regarding the construction proposals. Irvetta Williams, IJay Enterprises, stated that Tony Dukes, Emanon Group, and. Joel Kerschen, KAI Architects, serve ast the City'sConstruction Management Team. She stated that the project went through. al bid phase and opened on June 7, 2022. Shes stated thatt thel bids received were over budget due tot the cost ofmaterials and labor due Joel stated bidi invitation was open for two months. Both bidders were interviewed to get an idea ofwhy thel bids werei moret than expected. Thel bidders indicated that the cost ofmaterials and labor hadi increased. Tony stated that the Construction Management team met with the bidders to seei if they could work with the City regarding the construction cost. The team has decided to work with thel lower bidder andt thel bidder has requested a letter ofintent to award the bid tot the construction Councilman Wilson stated that the committee received information about the Court Live Scan System, Policel Department keyless entry, Mobile Hot Spot purchase, Ring doorbells, replacement oft the City] Hall refrigerator, thel DVR for the Federal jail cells, and the landscaping contract. The committee. also approved the disposition ofnon-operational and obsolete equipment, discussed the monitoring of dumping sites, discussed the security contracts, discussed the contracts for Irvetta Williams, discussed the budget amendment for the ARPA Funds and the committee tabled the discussion of the tree trimming services. Deletra stated that the committee recommended the reallocation of ARPA Funds as follows: $72,000 from the internet service line, $72,000: from the mobile hot spot, and $6,000 from the Ring doorbell line. She stated that the hot spot funds had already been used for the purchase of thel hot spots and the service since it had previously been approved. The funds are not available tol be reappropriated. She suggested that other equivalent Councilman Wilson stated that it had been discussed on. June 27, 2022, meeting before the City Council meeting. He: stated that there were: still some questions regarding the security contract for 2.Public Works & Building Committee- - Councilman Browni reported that the committee: met on June 8, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The committee discussed thei installation and removal of speed bumps,  tot the current economic status.  contractor in good faith.  funds could be found for the $72,000r reallocation.  the park and dumping sites. There wasi no decision made that evening.  Page 120f16  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo June 27, 2022 City Council Meeting    the election ofa Vice-Chair, and the approval of the honorary street name of the 53001 block of Helen Avenue pending City Council approval. Shes stated that the committee then learned that the block had been adopted by another family. Additional research was in progress and obtain the clarification in writing. When thati is received, follow-through willl bei madei in the best interest of all concerned, then present the naming request to the City Council for approval. Councilwoman Brown stated thatt the committee agreed toi meet ont the first Wednesday ofe each month at 5:30p.m. Councilwoman! Fountain! Henderson statedt thatt the City Council voted ont the adoption oft thes street fort the 5300block ofHelen Avenue, she asked what the conflict was. Sam statedt that thei resolution that was passed for the previous family stated that it was adopted and named for former Councilwoman Owen's brother, Marlon Owens. The question was ifit was already adopted and named for someone, the issue was bypassing the prior resolution and that was up to the City Council. It was out ofrespect to the family; they were advised to obtain somethingi in writing from the family to rename the street. Deletra stated that the body clearly stated the intent of the 3. Parks &i Recreation Committee- - Councilman Stichnote stated that there was a. Joint Committee meeting with Ways andl Means & Public Safety and Councilman Wilson reported on the meeting. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked where the City was with the fountain at Sievers Park andt thei repair oft thef fence at Sievers Park. Willies stated that there was a discussion with the vendor who services the fountain, and a plumber was checking on al leak in the fountain. He stated that 4. Policy and Ordinance Committee - Councilman Turner reported that there was a meeting on June 14,2 2022, at5:45p p.m. The committee discussed the approval ofthe ordinance tol limit Council Reporting" Time, the discussion of thet time oft the meetings, the discussion ofnotification time of meetings, and the discussion ofthe Occupancy Permit process and notification. Councilwoman Clower: statedt that the Council reporting time needed tol be discussed: more and that thei minutes werei not being reported ast the Council speaks. She expressed concern over the public noti receiving theiri reports and does not feelt that the Council shouldhavet to submit a written report. She suggested that time be taken away from other sections of the meeting. Councilman Wilson stated that it would be voted on that evening. He suggested the submission of a written report 5. Municipal League - Councilman Wilson stated that there was an Executive Board planning session the week previous. Hes stated the Missouri Municipal League registration will be sent out 6. Planning Commission - Councilwoman Morton reported that there was no meeting.  resolution, and the description oft the resolution was causing confusion.  The geese at Koeneman Park havel been relocated.  the fence was been addressed by the insurance company.  because it could be quoted verbatim and be oni record. through email and be found oni their website.  7. Economic Development. Board- - There was noi meeting. 8. Youth Commission There was ai meeting. 9. Senior Commission - There was ai meeting. F.LEGAL BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  1.A AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THECITY OF. JENNINGS THE FOLLOWING. AGREEMENT BETWEENTHE CITY OF. JENNINGS, MISSOURI, AND ST.J LOUIS COUNTY ALLOWING' THE CITY OF JENNINGS MUNICIPAL COURTTO! REFER PARTICIPANTS TO THE ST. LOUIS On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson forl Bill #2685. Sam didt thef first reading ofthe ordinance. Ont thei motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Johnson, for the second reading. Sam did the  COUNTY SPECIALTY COURT(S).  second reading oft the ordinance.  Page 13 of16  Prepared by Khianna Wardl DeGarmo June 27, 2022 City Council Meeting    Bill #26851 became Ordinance #26181 by the following roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Kimberly Morton, Gary. Johnson, and Lorraine Clower; Joseph Turner abstained; none opposed. 2. ANORDINANCEOFTHECITYOFJENNINGS, MISSOURI, AND ALLOWING-NO PARKING" SIGNS TO BE PLACED ON' THE ENTIRE EAST SIDE OF POHLMAN On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower for Bill #2686. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman! Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, for the second Bill! #26861 became Ordinance #2621 by thei following roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting ini favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolondal Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Dr. Kimberly Morton, Gary. Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner; none abstaining nor opposed. 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, MODIFYING ARTICLE II, DIVISION 1, SECTION 2-27 SUB-SECTION (6) "ORDER OF On the motion for the first reading made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown for Bill #2687.Byt the: following roll call vote ofthe councilmembers, votingi in favor: Allan Stichnote, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, and Joseph Turner; Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Dr. Kimberly Morton, Gary Johnson, and Lorraine Clower opposed; Mayor Austin voted in favor. On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, for thes second reading. By the following roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, and Joseph Turner; Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Dr. Kimberly Morton, Gary Johnson, and Lorraine Clower opposed; Mayor Austin votedi in favor. Sam did the Bill #26871 became Ordinance #26221 by the following roll call vote of the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, and Joseph Turner; Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Dr. Kimberly Morton, Gary Johnson, and Lorraine Clower opposed; Mayor Austin  LANEI INTHE CITY OF. JENNINGS, MISSOURI.  reading. Sam didt the second reading oft the ordinance.  BUSINESS"TOSETATIME LIMIT ON COUNCIL REPORTS.  Sam did the first reading oft the ordinance.  second reading oft the ordinance.  votedi ini favor.  G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS  1. Approval of the Letter of Intent to Award to Hankins Construction  On the motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Turner, the City Council approved the Letter ofl Intent to Award tol Hankins Construction. By the following roll call vote of the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Dr. Kimberly Morton, and Joseph Turner; Gary Johnson abstained; and Yolonda Fountain Henderson and  Lorraine Clower opposed.  2. Approval oft the ARPA Funds Budget Amendment  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Morton, the City Council approved the budget amendment oft the ARPA Funds Budget from the dumping security contract line for $72,000, internet access line for $72,000, and $6,000 Ring doorbell line. Alli in  favor; none opposed. 3. Approval of the Security Contracts No action was taken.  4. Approval of the disposition of non operational and obsolete computer equipment  Page 14of16  Prepared by Khiannal Ward DeGarmo- June. 27, 2022 City Council Meeting    Ont thei motioni madel by Councilman Wilson, secondedby Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved the disposition ofnon-operational and obsolete computer equipment. All ini favor; none Councilman Johnson askedi ifthei items were! beingi repurposed or thrown away. Deletra stated that itv was being disposed of. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson askedi ifthere werei more equipment that will come before the City Council to be disposed of. Deletra stated that by department, 5. Approval of speed bumps on Mary Avenue and Eichler Place and at Mary Avenue and On thei motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Johnson, the City Council approved thei recommendation for speeds at Mary Avenue and Eichler Place and  opposed.  equipment was being assessed for disposal.  College Avenue  Mary Avenue and College Avenue. Alli ini favor; none opposed. 6. Approval of the monthly bills for payment.  Ont thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded! by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked about the payment to Stivers and the number of employees being paid. Deletra stated that Stivers was a temporary staffing service and at some point, four staff members were being paid weekly. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked if they werel hired. Deletra stated that some were. hired onj permanently. Councilman Johnson asked  approved the monthly bills for payment. All in favor; none opposed.  ifthel largei invoice wasl back paid. Deletra stated that it was multiple invoices.  .MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS  Mayor Austin thanked those who stayed on the Zoom for the City Council meeting and those in  person for the meeting.  J.CLOSED SESSION,LEGAL, AND PERSONNEL (RSMO 610:021-3)  On June 27, 2022, on the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved a closed session for Legal and Personnel RSMO610:021-1,3) byt the following roll call vote ofcouncilmembers voting ini favor: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Brown, Morton, Wilson, Johnson, Clower, and Turner; none absent; none opposing nor abstaining. Also present were Mayor Yolanda Austin (via Zoom video conference); Deletra Hudson, City Clerk; Khiannal Ward] DeGarmo, Deputy City Clerk; and Sam Alton, City Attorney.  PERSONNEL Thei following actions were taken: a. Hirea al Full-Time Accounting Clerk  On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council voted to approve the recommendation from Deletra Hudson, City Clerk/Interim Finance Director, toj proceed with the hiring process for Erica Ross through the Stivers Staffing Agency, pending receipt ofa completed City of. Jennings Employment Application and all pre- employment screening. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote of councilmembers voting in favor: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Morton (via Zoom video conference), Johnson, Clower, and Turner; none absent; none opposing nor  abstaining. LEGAL-  On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council votedt to approve thei recommendation; presented by the City Attorney, Sam Alton, pursuant to the recommendation of the city's insurance carrier, to accept the settlement recommendation for the case of Christine Brooks Vs City ofJenningsi in the amount of $400,000.  Page 15 of16  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo June. 27, 2022 City Council Meeting    The motion was approved by the following roll call vote of councilmembers voting in favor: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Morton (via Zoom video conference), Johnson,  Clower, and' Turner; none absent; none opposing nor abstaining.  K.A ADJOURNMENT  On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council voted by roll call votes ofthe following council members to adjourn the meeting at 10:42 p.m.: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Dr. Kimberly Morton (via Zoom video conference), Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and Joseph  Turner; none absent; none opposed nor abstained.  Approved: Velaubllusto  Yolanda Austin, Mayor Shdhe Deletra Hudson, City Clerk  Attest:  Page 160 of16  Prepared by Khianna Wardi DeGarmo June 27, 2022 City Councill Meeting