JENNINGS  Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting Telemeeting' Via Zoom Video June 22,2020 Regular Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.  The two thousand four hundred and fourth meeting of the Jennings City Council was held on  Monday, June 22, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom Video.  A. PUBLICHEARING 1.2021 CDBG ALLOCATION.  Mayor Austin called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. She invited Schona McClellon, Director of Housing and Economic Development, to discuss the 2021 CDBG Allocation. Schona explained that the 2021 allocation is a grant for the amount of$186,800: and thei remaining 2019 reallocation of grant funds fort the amount of $44,019. She and1 her team recommended that the 2021 CDBG grant funds of$186,8001 be allocated tol homei improvement and demolition as an even split; and the 2018 CDBG grant funds of $44,768.501 be allocated to thel home improvement Schona welcomed more discussion. Councilwoman Anderson asked Schona to explain what the homei improvement funds would be used for. Schona explained that the funds are used for financial or technical assistance which focuses on repairs which arei important to the safety, energy efficiency and accessibility ofl homes in. Jennings andj prevent future problems. She explained that eligibility requirements are the following: must be 18 years ofa age or older, they must] have an income, must bel legal owners and occupants oft thej property, current oni real estate, state and1 local taxes, flood insurance: isi required forl homes that residei int the hundred year flood plain. Awarding oft the grant is on ai first come-first servel basis with a current waiting list, which Councilman Wilson asked ifthis was thej program that residents go through St. Louis County. Schona replied that this] program was administered through St. Louis County, andi ifai resident is eligible, they willl be approved: for $5,000: for authorized home repairs paid directly to contractors Mayor Austin quoted data from 2019, in thel last five years, seventy-five (75)1 homeowners received an average of$5,000 which equated to $375,0001 that was spent within the. Jennings community. At thatt time, St. Louis County had a waiting list for the CDBG grant of approximately sixteen (16) homeowners. Mayor Austin explained that was thei reasoning! behind reallocatingt the 2018 CDBG grant funds of$44,768.501 tol be combined withl halfofthe 2021  line.  only requires one-time application.  from St. Louis County. Councilwoman Anderson thanked Schona.  CDBG grant funds tol help withl home improvements. Mayor Austin opened the floor for public comments.  Shirley Wayne, 5828. Janet Avenue, said that she was ai recipient oft the program with St. Louis County lasty year. Shes said thati if anyone int the. Jennings community that was thinking about the program, shei recommends the program and the process was al bit long but aj process like this Mayor Austin askedi ift there were any other questions from councilmembers. Councilwoman Clower asked about the funds for demolitions and wondered where thel homes are located that are ont the demolition list. Mayor Austin said the homes up for demolition havei not be identified for 2021 CDBG grant funds but therei is a list from 2018-2019 where CDBG funds were used for homes all over the City of. Jennings. Mayor Austin said the City has al largel list andi iti is being  requires patience and documentation.  pulled from asi money becomes available.  Page 1of13  Prepared by Khianna Ward    2.1 PETITION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING. A CONDITIONALI USEI PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO GENECA COLDBYTOOPERATE: A HAIR SALON AT 1282 ANDI 1284 ST.CYR ROAD INTHE Mayor Austin opened the petition at 7:00 p.m. with ai reading oft the conditional use] permit. She asked those speaking for the petition tos speak and asked ifMs. Goldsby was present. Deletra Hudson said thati it did notl look like she was in attendance of the meeting. Mayor. Austin then askedi ifanyone would like to speak against the conditional use permit for Geneca Goldsby. Mayor Austin asked Councilman Johnson ifhel had any information about the petition. Irvetta Williams, Economic Development Consultant, saids she was at thel Planning Commission meeting where the conditional use permit for Geneca Goldsby was discussed. She said thel location is part oft the Lewis and Clark professional building which isa a storefront that are joined units. The Planning Commission recommended the approval of this conditional use permit for this public Mayor Austin thanked Irvetta for her overview. She then asked ifthere were questions from City Councilmembers. There were: no questions. Mayor Austin closed the public hearing. B. SWEARING. IN OF NEWLY ELECTED ANDI RE-ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS City Clerk, Deletra Hudson, sworn in the newly elected andi reelected officials: 1. Ward 1: Allan Stichnote; Ward 2:. Jane Brown; Ward 3: Phyllis Anderson; Ward 4:  CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI.  hearing.  Lorraine Clower. C.R REGULAR: MEETING  1. Call to Order- Ther meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m.  2. Roll Call  Council members present: Allan Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Phyllis  Anderson, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and Aja Owens.  Council member(s) absent: none. 3. Approval of the Agenda  Also present: Mayor Yolanda. Austin; Deletra Hudson, City Clerk; Sam Alton, City Attorney. Ont ther motion made by Councilwoman, Anderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the Council  approved the agenda for the meeting. All ini favor, none opposed. 4. Approval oft the minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 18, 2020.  Ont ther motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Jones, the Council approved thei minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 18, 2020. Alli in favor, none opposed. D. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS AND 1. Comments by public. (Please sign in. Comments are. limited to 3 minutes. See Decorum Shirley Wayne, 5828. Janet Avenue, thanked Councilwoman Owens and Jim Maixner, Public Works Director, fort their assistance with properties at 5825 Helen and 58291 Helen and cutting the grass at 5825. Janet Avenue. She asked. Jim what thej process is whenj property owners are notified  REQUESTS Ordinance.)  ofap property code violation. Prepared by Khianna Ward  Page2of13    Jim explained thej process, he said once the complaint is filed into the MyGov system, a letter is then issuedi in which thej property owner] has seven (7) days to comply. Ani inspector will then go out to thej property. Ift the property owner has not complied, then a citation will bei issued. After that point, iftherei isi nothing done, the City of] Jennings willt take action att that point.. Jim explained that iti is difficult for the City to take action on homes that are occupied due to the potential for confrontation between. Public Works] Laborers and property owners. Normally the City must enlist the help of the Police Department for their presence. Ms. Wayne and Mayor Austin thanked Jim Yolonda Henderson, (no address provided), reported there was tree across the street from her home and at treel limbl has fallen. Thei residents nearby are trying to get thel limb removed. Shes said her neighbor has had difficulty picking up the branches but moved it across the street. Ms. Henderson asked for help in removing it. She said that her mother removed Councilman Allan Stichnote's tree branches that were in the street because he refused to move those, and she Ms. Henderson said that workers have stopped working at Ellison and Solway, as you drive through that area, the roads are uneven and getting deeper and deeper. She said that the pipe replacement had already been completed and covered with rock, buti iti is getting worse. She asked about the anticipated date of opening Lions Park, there are alumni that would like to gather. She pointed out that some Councilpersons arei not observing social distancing. City residents pay sales tax and. Jennings needs to open up the park.. Jim responded saying that the Mayor and Parks and Recreation Committee havel been observing social distance and finding that social distance is not being complied with at Koeneman Park, that is why the upper lot is closed. He said they have decided that re-opening ofparks should wait untilj perhaps July17, 2020. Jims said thate enforcement of the social distance rules is the responsibility of the Department of Health, which can be very hard to enforce. He said the City did not plant those trees on Sharidge. They are the property owner'sr responsibility tor remove them. Hes said1 he will follow up with. Ms. Henderson on the work at Ellison and Solway. Ms. Henderson askedi ifthel housei is vacant, who would bel liable to cut the treel limb.. Jim said ift the property is vacant and Public Works gets notified through MyGov to cut Ms. Henderson asked about the signs placed on Halls Ferry and Cozens. She thought yard signs Monetta Lawson, 7324 Esterbrook, asked what the process was toi implementing speed bumps. Shes said shel lives near Country Club Hills. They just installed new speed bumps but therei is more traffic on Esterbrook and Albia at a high speed. Mayor Austin said that the City has been accumulating a list and it will be presented with the input from the Police Department at the Ms. Lawson mentioned that the stop sign at Albia and Esterbrook is missing. She said that the block in which she resides had an incident recently where a police shooting took place. This situation urged residents of the area to ask about speed bumps. Jim said he would check the ordinance to1 make suret therei isa a stop sign that is supposed tol be at that location. David Green, no address provided, said that at Switzer Avenue: near Clifton and. Jennings Station Road, he saw scrape marks on the road and patchwork. He asked if work was being done on the road. Mr. Green noted that the stretch of road from McLaran to W. Florissant is in deplorable condition. Jimi informed Mr. Green that Public Works is working on completing the pavement on Switzer that week. Due to budget reasons and rainy weather, the road work had been segmented but] hej promised tol Mr. Green that a crew willl bes seen up theret the following day. Marietta Beck, 5476 Hodiamont, congratulated the newly and re-elected City Councilmembers. She asked for an update on the situation at 5426 and 54301 Hodiamont. Shel had recently observed two tow trucks and vehicles stillj parked in the backyard. She also asked about the trash dumping along Garesche Avenue and Theodore Avenue. Ms. Beck thought that the 5300-5400 block of Hodiamont was up for repair, which still has not happened. She asked about the shot-spotter coveragei in the 4th Ward. She wondered ifit was not centrally located since. Jennings was a total of3.7miles: andt the shot-spotter covers one tot two miles. She askedi ifo other municipalities benefit from: it and arei they contributing tot the cost oft thes shot-spotter. Mayor Austin asked. Jim to address  for the information.  recommended that her mother leave thel branches alone.  the grass, they willi remove thel limb when they cut the grass. could not bej posted thirty (30) days prior to an election.  following Building and Public Works Committee meeting.  street-related questions. Prepared by Khianna Ward  Page 3of13    Jim informed Ms. Beck that the City is looking at repairs to Garesche Avenue with the use of CDBG: funds. Unfortunately, Hodiamont was noti included ont the: repair list. He said he didi notice ai need for patchwork tol be done on that street. Jim said he would follow up with Ms. Beck and Capt. Law said the shot-spotter program was funded completely by St. Louis County. Hes said no other municipalities contribute for those services. Right now, Jennings does have a little over a square mile withs shot-spotter. The cost is approximately $60,000 to $80,000, per mile, per year for shot spotter. He said that they do not have the funds to encompass Jennings at this point. Mayor Austin asked if he had ai response to what Ms. Beck said about the vehicles at 5426 and 5430 Hodiamont. Capt.] Lawi informed Ms.] Beck thatj presently, the. Jennings precinct has tagged eighty- five (85) cars in approximately the last month and a half. Ten (10) vehicles were towed and seventy-five (75) vehicle: issues] havel been resolved. The othert ten (10)t thatl havei notb been resolved; A couple oft them are from that location. Mayor Austin askedi ifCapt. Law was already on top of 4. Councilmember's Reports (Reports are limited to 10 minutes. Seel Decorum Ordinance) Councilwoman Jones greeted everyone. She said shei missed the community being together. She talked about the unrest in our country and thei movement around Black Lives Matter, comparing Councilwoman. Jones said shel had been calling thel Police Department every other night because shel had beenl hearing fireworks, andi it had been difficult to determine ift thes sound is fireworks or shootings. Councilwoman, Jones saidt thats shots spotter does not cover all ofJennings. With firework activity, itl hasl been difficult for residents to call Police about shots fired. She asked Capt. Lawi if thej police were ablet to discern the differencel between fireworks ands shots being fired. Shel begged fori more police presence in the area because oft thei fireworks, gun shots ands speeding. Shel knows thes speed bumps or humps willl be discussedi in committee meetings int the: future. She is concerned about the speeding especially around school zones. Drivers are flying up and down Cozens and Shannon. They arei not complying tos speed limits, and they are also going through stop signs. She addressed the constituents that have called about the speeding. She said something must be done about thes speeding. Councilwoman Jones said a recommendation could be more police presence Councilwoman Jones welcomed the newly elected Councilpersons and expressed her excitement inv working together, andt tot thei re-elected Councilpersons, she desires for the City Council to "take 20/20". Therei iss sO1 much going on outside oft the. Jennings community, that inside the community the Council: must work together to ensure that they are doing their best for the best interest oft the City.) It warms her hearta as she passes by thei new Sievers Park and see thel kids out there, although they should not be in the fountains swimming. It makes her happy to see them enjoying it. She spoke of thel beauty of the fountain and the kids having something to do. She saw a couple out there that looked so in love at the fountain, enjoying it. Having things like that speaks to the fact that morei is needed for the children of Jennings. She said they need aj pool because they think that Councilwoman Jones believes that Jennings is headed in thei right direction and thanks everyone for all thel hard work that the City does. She: said. Jim takes her calls and she apologized to. Jim. Jim said thati is why hei isl here. She again thanked the whole City of Jennings team for looking out for ther residents. Shes saidt that shel knows that Public Works was out responding to storm damage and shev would liket to discussi in thei future whati needs tol happen ifthe Cityi incurs more: storm damage Councilwoman. Jones said to newly elected officials, ift they need anything to give her a call. She thanked Mayor Austin, Sam Alton (City Attorney), Deletra Hudson (City Clerk) and the whole team for working straight through this pandemic and keeping the City of. Jennings moving in the Mayor Austin thanked Councilwoman Jones for her report, and she asked Capt. Law to speak in regard tot the upcoming. July 4th holiday. Capt. Laws said that residents should call them on. July 4th'. Hej plans to have more officers on stafft that evening tol help with that high call time period. The Policel Department experiences over twol hundred (200) calls for service just for fireworks inj just  Officer Bakula regarding the vehicles at 5426 and 54301 Hodiamont.  thes situation. Capt. Law confirmed that he was.  today to 2014.  andi in key areas, but att this point, something must! be done.  ist the community pool at this point.  and help residents understand how the process works.  right direction.  Page 4of13  Prepared by Khianna Ward    at two-hour period and four officers on duty. They will not be able to get to every single one of those calls. Mayor Austin asked leading up to the holiday, now until then, residents should continue tol keep calling. Capt. Law advised the residents to keep calling. Councilwoman Jones said that she was not too concerned with the July 4th. She saidi if officers are patrolling the area they willl know wheret the disturbances are coming from. She offered tor ride with patrolling officers tol help point out those problem areas and those residents need tol know that fireworks are illegal. Capt. Law understands what shei is saying and ifs she does have time, he asked her to come ride along with patrolling officers in her Ward. Thej priority list is toj preserve life first, property, and then calls like calls regarding fireworks. Capt. Law said Jennings precinct would love for Councilwoman Jones to come along to respond to those calls and show her what goes on during Councilman Stichnote greeted everyone. He welcomed the new Councilmembers and Councilwoman Anderson back. He thanked those who worked his campaign for re-election. He promised to continue tot take care of the residents of Ward 1 like he didi in the past. Councilman Stichnote thanked. Jim for taking care ofthes storm-related treel limbs. Hel knows there was onet that fell on ac car which. Jim cut aj portion offs so drivers could get through. Jim and Harold covered the Councilman Stichnote echoed Councilwoman Jones in regard to fireworks being used all night long in Ward 1. Hei reported getting calls about Meadowlark, Gillette and Huiskamp about drug activity. Hes suggested the: response: from the Policel Department drug unit. Hel knows that crimei is up all over the City ands shared thei number of calls: Ward 11 had 40; Ward21 had 51; Ward 31 had 4;  the evenings.  whole Cityi ini response to the storm event.  and Ward 41 had 32.  Mayor Austin thanked him for his report.  Councilwoman Brown thanked Mayor Austin and greeted everyone. She said thank you and welcomed the re-elected Councilmembers, as well as the newly elected Councilmember. She was honored toj participate as ai member of the City Council on behalf oft thei residents in Ward 2. She ist really looking forward to working together with everyone to continue the upward and onward progress thati is already been seti ini motion. Councilwoman: Brown was very much encouraged with everything that been started already. She thanked Mayor Austin for her careful, watchful eye and caring for thei resident during the COVID-19 pandemic. She said the Mayor had continually made resources available, testing sites, providing supplies, and being concerned about transportation for Councilwoman Brown gavei much thanks to thel Neighborhood Watch, Officer McCrary, and Sgt. Lopez, as well as other officers for providing meals and supplies to first responders. She had received grateful feedback from residents and the officers are SO1 much appreciated. Councilwoman Brown gaves sincerei thanks and appreciation to City ofJennings Department Heads and their staff for stepping up to this unplanned challenge with ar remarkable show of strength and commitment to provide services to the Jennings community. She remarked on the grass cutting and: shrubbery removal work done at] River Roads; iti made: ai noticeable difference and she thanked Councilwoman Brown saidi it was very heartwarming to see how everyonel has demonstrated team spirit to make things run as smoothly as possible as the community is being served during this time. As shei met withi residents duringl her campaign, she foundt the overall concern that was shared with her was the speeding in the Jennings area. She had personally made calls about thei issue of speeding, gun shots and expressed her concern. She was told by the dispatcher that there would be an officer dispatched tor respond to the call. She again thanked everyone for thel hard work, and she Councilman Wilson greeted everyone and remarked on the number of! people joining on the City Council Meeting call. He gave al big congratulations to the Jennings High School Class of 2020 and asked the community to continue to encourage young people to do great things moving Councilman Wilson acknowledged the officers for protecting Jennings Businesses during the unrest that has been going on. Hei reported that Jennings has not experiençed what has been seen  Jennings senior residents tot testing sites.  them.  looks forward to working with City Council ands support the City of Jennings.  forward.  on television. Hei is grateful fort that and for. Jennings businesses.  Page! 5of13  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Councilman Wilson reported hel has been busy doing other things on various committees outside ofCity Council. Recently, he was appointed to serve ont thel Board ofl Directors for the Municipal League and will also serve on the Missouri Municipal League, Finance and Taxation Policy Committee. He attended his first meeting virtually and willl be sharing the information regarding Sales Tax Bills that has been debating at. Jefferson City, Missouri during this past session. He explained the Wayfair Bill, dealing with Internet Sales Tax. Jennings has not passed the Use" Tax so the City of Jennings will not benefit from the bill. Councilman Wilson suggested having a couplec oftownhall: meetings toe educate the community ont thel Use' Taxl because thet typical response tot the word 'tax' scares residents away. He explained that Use Taxi is already being collected state- widea and county-wide, butt the City of] Jenningsi is not benefitting from ita ata al local level. Herecalled the Use' Tax being on the ballot last year, which did not pass. He thinks that properly educating the Jennings constituents, the community would have a better understanding of everything. Councilman Wilson said hel had been learning even more being on those state committees. They discussed over eighteen (18) policy considerations that thel Municipal League wants tos support. He promised to drafta a' summary which may bei more digestible and sharing that with the City Council Councilman Wilson told Jim that he was appreciated. He knows he receives al lot of phone calls and told him to keep up the good work. For the community listening, he mentioned the vacant positions that must be filled with the City of Jennings and asked the community to get the word out about Public Works positions and other available positions. He urged the community to continue to be safe and continue to look after each other. He asked Mayor Austin if the representative from Republic Services was ont the call. Mayor Austin said no. Hel knows the people are suffering some difficulties with the new trash service provider, but he remarked on the smoothness of the transition in the area near him. He encouraged the community, if they have complaints about the new service, to please do not hesitate to contact their Councilmembers and City Hall to inform Republic Services to improve their services. He said it was good to see Councilwoman. Anderson greeted everyone. She said she missed everyone and cannot wait get back together again. Shei thanked the citizens ofWard3 for trusting her again, shel looks forward to serving Jennings for another term. She congratulated other re-elected and newly Councilwoman Anderson announced the upcoming Building and Public Works Committee meeting on. July 16th, 2020a at 5:30p.m. Shes said Ms. Lawson forgot to ask about paving on Albia Terrace in 2020.. Jims said that Albia' Terrace was not ont thel budget for the 2020 year. He said they will have to revisit the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan to see where that could be addressed. Councilwoman, Anderson thanked him for answering City calls. She liked the way hel handled the grass cutting. She askedi ifhel had gotten back with St. Louis County about their part of thel hill on Lucas and Hunt Road and Hord Avenue. Jim said no and he noticed that St. Louis County dida lousy. job with paving Lucas and Hunt Road, he promised to follow up the following day and to Councilwoman, Anderson asked Lt. Geasley about his department training during COVID-19. Lt. Geasley said regular trainings goes through CorrectionsOne, primarily online, which hel has setup a program that sends out two to four lessons each month to City of Jennings Corrections Councilwoman, Anderson said that Dianna Drake, Special Services Coordinator, asked ifs shel had anything, she would like to add to the City of Jennings newsletter. She asked Dianna to add this: "This global pandemic has forced us to be alone together, obediently: isolated to stay biologically insulated, meaning protected. Even though we are all affected, none of us want tol bei infected. So, stay safe, be kind and be wise." She wished everyone a good night and thanked everyone for Councilman Johnson greeted everyone. He congratulated the newly elected officials and re- elected officials. He remarked on the support for everyone during this time and it was heartwarming to see other officials providing resources to make things happen for the residents ofJennings. He was thankful he wasi in aj position tol help distribute some of those resources and  andt the Jennings community.  everyone and he could not wait to get backt to seeing everyone inj person.  Councilmembers.  let her know what transpires.  Department employees. He said they are still receiving their training.  showing up.  he wanted to acknowledge all thes support going around during this time.  Page 6of13  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Councilman Johnson said that like Councilman Wilson, he has been busy representing the City of Jennings throughout the County and the City. One recent accomplishment. Is that he was elected as a Missouri State Delegate to the State Convention as a Democrat. It was a great experience. The convention had an online meeting due to COVID-19 that lasted six (6) hours. He witnessed Councilman Wilson take a bid at the National Delegate Seat, which he did not mention that he was elected at large. It was great to witness and experience that along with Councilman Johnson said he has been busy keeping up to date on. Jennings Census 2020 count. He believed the City could improve in their responses. If full representation could be made by all residents of Jennings, there could be an increase in those numbers. JETS (J-Town Food Market at the. Jennings Educational Training School on West Florissant) has been distributing food every Friday. The Census Committee was present to hand out Census bags and informing people of the importance of the Census is to a municipality like Jennings. The committee was also at the Jennings High School commencement parade where they distributed almost two hundred (200) bags, including some supplies for 2020 graduates. He announced that graduates are eighteen (18) years old are eligible to vote andj participate in the Census. He believed it was veryi important that they got out and engaged those students. He said the commencement parade Councilman Johnson said in collaboration with the Ferguson Community Neighborhood Association, Ward 3 had been ablet to distribute produce boxes to the senior residents at St. John Neumann Senior Residence. They have been active for the previous two weeks. Those boxes were also distributed near College Avenue at Dawson and will continue to be there every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. He said the box contains fresh produce of approximately 25 pounds. He said thet upcoming week, they willl be at 5320 College Avenue at 10:30: a.m. in collaboration with the Southeast Ferguson Community Organization, all are welcome. He appreciates the Councilman Johnson said he recently joined the Community Engagement Task Force, which was created and designed by UMSL (St. Louis) Regional Data Alliance who distributes the procedures andj processes for institutions and provide resources to engage the community. Councilman Johnson echoed Councilwoman Jones' comments regarding to public safety. He referenced: his residence ont thes south end ofJennings, Ward 31 has been experiencing fireworks, speeding and gun shots. He looked forward to attending aj police policy meeting the following day with everything going on, calls for change inj policies, finding out whati resources are needed for community policing and reevaluating public safety contracts. When discussing community policing, one must consider the make-up and design of the department. Councilman Johnson recalled issues with the make-up and demographics of the previous police force versus the Councilman Johnson thanked everyone for supporting each other during this time. He echoed what Councilwoman Anderson said, by encouraging everyone be safe and take care of each Councilwoman Anderson asked if anyone could join in on the meeting about public safety. Councilman Johnson said that he would forward her the email sO that she may sign up. Councilwoman Anderson asked ifit was not hosted by St. Louis County. He replied that it was hosted by an organization and would make sure she received the information. Councilwoman Councilwoman Owens began her report with a quote by Margaret Mead. She congratulated the re-elected and newly elected officials. She also congratulated the Class of 2020. Jennings High School graduates. Shei remarked on the parade in their honor and said it was great to see a turn out tol honor the graduates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Councilwoman Owens thanked Councilman Johnson for the food distribution on Wednesdays for the senior residents. Councilwoman Owens participated in a virtual town hall meeting sponsored by the St. Louis Chapter oft the NAACP. She remarked thati it was a good experience to participate in. Councilwoman Owens reported being aj part oft the food distribution every Tuesday at 10a.m. at thel Metropolitan Church at 53001 Helen Avenue, which is also open to the. Jennings  Councilman Wilson.  approximately 150-200 cars participating.  organization involved.  demographics of the community.  other.  Anderson thanked Councilman Johnson.  Page7of13  Prepared by Khianna Ward    community, particularly for children. Appetite for Humanity has been donating food with a focus onl kids who are1 not currently participating in summer camps. The goal is to ensure during the Summer of2 2020, that there are breakfast and lunch options tol help parents. There are food boxes available to the community every Tuesday from 10a.m. to 121 p.m. Councilwoman Owens asked the public tol keep families in need in mind and encourage them to come out tot the distributions. Ift they do not have transportation or unable to come, a volunteer may be ablet to deliver a box to them. She estimates that this will continue for the next nine (9) to ten (10) weeks throughout the summer. Councilwoman Owens mentioned that it was hard tol hear her last meeting, she shared that shel had a couple of grants for Ward 4, particularly to help families that need basic needs met and young children during the pandemic. She asked for feedback regarding families ini need so that assistance may be offered. Councilwoman Owens was aware that City of Jennings buildings have reopened, but she asked ifthe Civic Center was available tol bei rented again. Mayor Austin advised that the Civic Center is not available tol be: rented but as soon ast the City will expand to that, she will inform her. Councilwoman Owens thanked her because residents had asked about that. Councilwoman Owens said that her unclel had been distributing Sunday dinners to the. Jennings community sincet thel Easter holiday. She reported that for Mother's Day they also distributed dinners and special gifts. For the Father's Day holiday, they celebrated fathers with a special dinner. She wished a happy Father's Day to all thei fathers on the call. Councilwoman Owens said it was great to see everyone come together. She said al lot of people came out to volunteer. She gave special thanks tol New Life Church because their congregation is always helpful. They are always ready to volunteer and donate. They hosted a Jennings Kid Day. There were SO1 many resources: food, clothes, and household items. They were able tol bless al lot of people by always showing up and praying for the entire City of. Jennings. Councilwoman Owens also acknowledged Metropolitan Church because for approximately thirty (30) or more years of service, they have always been about the community and making sure the residents are taken care of. She echoed what the other City Councilmembers have said about coming together, especially during the pandemic. Shel looked forward to working witht the new members oft the City Council as well as everyone else. She told Councilwoman Clower that there is al lot of shaping up to doi in Ward 4, it was good tol havel her on board. Jennings still sends their lovet to Mr. Epps for all the work hei is done. Councilwoman Owens said that hers sister and herself produced a children's book all about what children would liket to be when they grow up. She gave Councilman Epps as shout outi in thel book toj pay homage to him and others in the barber Councilwoman Clower thanked everyone on the City Council for calling and welcoming her as Councilperson. Councilwoman Clower echoed Councilwoman Owens. Shei is aware oft the work needed in Ward 4. She looked forward to working with her and each ofthe As she was running for Councilperson, many oft the residents' concerns were the vacant homes, high grass and dumping in the streets. Councilwoman Clower has already been in talks with Jimi regarding the dumping. Shei thanked him fori it. Shei reported oni resident concerns in regard tos speeding. She asked for an update regarding thei issue of speeding andi inquired about getting speed bumps on Helen Avenue. She also reported a lot of fireworks being used on the 5400 Councilwoman Clower gave a shout out tol Deletra Hudson, City Clerk, for making her feel comfortable as aj part oft the City Council. She reported that her goals for Ward 4 are to be in loop with houses that needt tol be torn down. Shei is hopeful to get a list particularly eight (8) homes on Helen Avenue that need to be torn down and another six (6) houses on Gillette. She asked what the criteria was for thesel houses to come down. Mayor. Austin asked Councilwoman Clower to email those addresses tol her sO shei may check to seei ifthey were already on an on-going list for demolition or the list for auctioned properties. Councilwoman Clower asked about three auctioned homes that were purchased in' Ward 4. She reported nothing has been done witht them for approximately a year. That havel been boarded up with high grass. Mayor Austin asked for those addresses because there is aj process of things that must be done before work can begin to an auction-acquired home. Mayor Austin said she will  profession.  Councilpersons as well, as a whole.  block of Janet Avenue each night andi in the rest of Ward 4.  Page 80f13  Prepared byl Khianna Ward    ask) Myra Randle, Economic Development Specialist, tol look into the auctioned homes. Councilwoman Clower informed. Jimt that there is trash debris on Garesche and. Janet. She asked fora a status because shei is receivingi resident phone calls and asked for at timeframe for cleanup. Jim said] he dids see another mattress dumped near where the oldj junkyard was on Hodiamont and Garesche. Hel knew that Ward 4 was overdue on grass cutting. He thanked the Building Department for helping Public Works identify 101 locations to cut, which should not take tool long for Public Works to address. He anticipated taking care oft thet trash dumped off Garesche and. Janet that week. Shei thanked Public Works for cutting the grass. Councilwoman Clower thanked everyone that had welcomed her, shel looked forward to working together. Shei ist truly thankful, especially the people that voted for her. She toldt the residents of Ward 41 tol keep reaching out tol her and she will do the best that she can to help  build-up Ward 4 again. 5.1 MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Austin thanked all thel Department Heads whol havel been doinga a great job during thist time and trying tol keep up with things. She reported the previous week City Hall was opened until 2 p.m. Everyone must enter with ai mask. Every department is open but not fully staffed. She said there are some City employees that are working from home to continue to practice social distancing. The City has made provisions, liket the use of plexiglass in various offices but the City is concerned: aboutt thei numbers that arei risingi in COVID-19 cases andj paying attentiont tot the data, hence, whyt the City of. Jennings only has onej park opened at thist time. Mayor Austin said that they are observing what other parks are doingi in St. Louis County. Park facilities will not be opened at this time. When they do, she will make sure that Jim has someone to clean it every one to two Mayor Austin thanked the City Councilmembers who have been working closely with the City. She welcomed the newly elected Councilmembers and those returning. She recognized accomplishments ofstaffa and City Council: Deletra Hudson, City Clerk, who has been appointed as Treasurer to the Missouri City Clerk and Finance Officer Association in the Eastern Division, Councilman Terry Wilson who was chosen as the at-large delegate for the Democratic National Convention heldi in August of2020i inl Milwaukee, WI. She saidi it was great tol haves someone from Jennings who will be a delegate at the National Convention. She reported that he was also Mayor Austin thanked Capt. Law and all the Jennings precinct Officers, who have been doing a great job of trying to keep protestors out of the City of Jennings. Capt. Law sent extra police officers to assist him with that. She reported that Councilwoman Miranda Jones had been selected tol bet the Chief Operation Officer oft the! Better Family Life andt the City of] Jennings is so] proud of heri representing the City. She congratulated: her forb being re-elected tot the. Jennings Schooll Board and newly elected board member, Councilwoman Phyllis Anderson. Mayor Austin informed the public that Jennings had a group of Council people who are concerned and not just sitting and talking about issues but are actually sitting at that table and being a voice of change within the community. Mayor Austin recognized Myra Randle, Economic Development Specialist, and the committee who has been working very hard with Census 20201 to get the word out to ensure that residents of] Jennings are completingt their Census forms.] Mayor Austin reminded Councilmembers to get the word out to residents within their wards. She reported that as of the previous week of June 15th. 2020, the percentage was 48.2% of residents who have completed the form and when thel Mayor received the count that Monday morning from Myra, the number had not changed. Mayor Austin reported the Spring 2020 Jennings Newsletter is online, only 200 were ordered because the Summer 2020 edition is currently in creation. Summer 2020 edition will coverl March, April, May, and. June. The Spring 2020 edition covers January to February, now online showing Mayor Austin reported a phone blast which had been added to the City's resources. She asked everyone to give their telephone numbers to Deletra. She will be sure to add it to the phone blast sot thatt they willi receive messages from the City. She reminded Councilmembers thati ift they have residents that would like tol be added to the phone blast, be sure to get those telephone numbers  hours. She said those are some things that the City is still working on.  appointed to the Municipal League Metropolitan St. Louis Board.  Mayor Austin said therei is still al lot tol be done.  activities and pictures.  witht the permission oft their residents tol Deletra.  Page 9of13  Prepared by Khianna) Ward    Mayor Austin said that as others said earlier, the graduation parade was something different and totally out oftheb box. It was a great turn out. The Jennings School District Boardi members and the Superintendent came up with thati idea to ensure that the young people were able to celebrate for Mayor Austin said that as Councilwoman Owens reported, New] Life Church onl McLaran Avenue has been ag great contributor with trying tol keep residents informed. Mayor Austin delivered one hundred (100) Census bags to them on Saturday and they were able to distribute them. Sher reported thatt the City wasi moving forward. The Chase Banki inl Buzz Westfall Plazai is coming along. In Ward4, people mays seei newl houses being constructed on Garesche. Avenue and Wilborn Drive. Mayor Austin reported that soon: residents willl bel hearing from the City regarding meetings for public feedback in regard to the new City Hall and Recreation Center. Mayor Austin report that approximately three (3) businesses were affected by protestors in] Ferguson: one at the Circle, one at Solway and one at West Florissant. Those business owners were able to apply for a small business grant that may assist in the improvements they needed to make. She reported that information was sent to small businesses for the Small Business Relief Grant that was available through St. Louis County and approximately eighteen (18) businesses applied, thanks to Stephanie Crayton, Accounts Receivable Clerk in the Finance Department. She conducted follow-up calls with themt to1 makel business owners comfortable andi reassuret them about the grant. Thosel business owners did apply, and they should bel hearing something by mid-July to seei ift they have received upt to $15,000 ini fundsi fort their businesses. Councilwoman Owens askedi ifit was too late for other  graduation.  Jennings businesses to apply. Mayor Austin: replied it was tool late. D. MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  Ont thei motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the Council  approved thei monthly department reports.. All in favor, none opposed.  E.R REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1.) Ways and Means & Public Safety Committee- -  Councilman Wilson reported there was a meeting conducted on June 22, 2020 at 6 p.m. All members were present. He said two items were discussed, the first was Economic Development Consultant Contract for Irvetta Williams, which would be voted on later in this meeting, and an informational update regarding the purchase of two-way radios for Corrections Department. He reported that Lt. Geasley gave the committee aj presentation on the replacement of a few radios, Councilman Wilson advised that another Ways & Means Committee meeting may be scheduled after the discussion ofs speed bumps with the Public Works &1 Building Committee. 2. Public Works & Building Committee - Councilwoman Jones reported there was noi meeting. 3.1 Parks & Recreation Committee- Councilman Stichnote reported there was no meeting. 4. Policy and Ordinance Committee - Councilwoman Jones reported there wasi noi meeting. 5.Municipall League- - Councilman Wilsoni reported there was ameeting two weeks! priori in which they discussed the installation of the new Board members: Ruth Springer, Mayor of Olivette, to position of] President, Terry Briggs of Bridgeton as Vice President, Darlene Bell ofl Moline Acres as Finance Chair and three new. Board members including himself, Cara Spencer from the City of St.] Louis, andI Mark Harder whoi isa St. Louis County Councilmember, and' Timl Lowry, Mayor of Councilman Wilson reported the training for newly elected officials will be released by Deletra. He was unsurei ifit wouldl be done virtually or ani in- person option, butl he encouraged the: new City Councilmembers tot take advantage oft that training. He: recommended: himself as al liaison for them to the Municipal League for those upcoming and online trainings. Councilman Wilson said the trainings are open to past City Councilmembers or those previously elected. They are a good  which fell under the threshold for City Council approval.  Florissant.  refresher for them as well. Prepared by Khianna Ward  Page 10of13    6. Planning Commission- -  Councilman Johnson: reported a meeting was held on. June 4, 2020 where they heard a petition for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a hair salon at 1282 and 1284 St. Cyr Road for Geneca Goldsby, who was present, provided information about her business and her intentions of occupying thats space. With all questions answered, thel Planning Commission voted andj passed to Councilwoman Anderson inquired ift the meeting was conducted virtually. Councilman Johnson  recommend a Conditional Usel Permit to the City Council.  replied thati it was.  7.1 Youth Commission - No reports provided. 8. Senior Commission - Noi reports provided.  Councilman Wilson gave a shout out to the Youth Commission for the decorations for the Graduation 2020 parade. Hes said they did a good job of supporting the graduating seniors from  Jennings High School.  F.LEGALI BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO GENECA GOLDSBY TO OPERATE A HAIR SALON AT 1282 AND 1284 ST. CYR ROAD IN THE CITY OF There was ai motion for thei first reading made by Councilwoman Jones, seconded by Councilman Wilson forl Bill #2611. Sam didt the first reading oft the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman. Jones for the second reading, Bill #2611 became Ordinance #25501 by the: following roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Miranda. Jones, Terry Wilson, Janel Brown, Phyllis Anderson, 2. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZAING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS THE INTERCOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR THE WEST FLORISSANT CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT AREA"BETWEEN THE CITIES OF DELLWOOD, FERGUSON ANDJENNINGS. There was ai motion for thet first reading made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for Bill #2612. Sam didt the first reading oft the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman. Jones, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson for the second reading, Bill #2612 became Ordinance #2551 by the following roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting ini favor: Allan Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Phyllis Anderson,  JENNINGS, MISSOURI.  Sam did the second reading oft the ordinance.  Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and Aja Owens; none opposing.  Sam did the second reading ofthe ordinance.  Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and Aja Owens; none opposing.  G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -1 none. H.NEW: BUSINESS  1. Approval oft the appointment of the President. Pro Tem.  On the motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the Council approved the appointment of Councilwoman Miranda Jones as President Pro' Tem. Alli ini favor,  none opposed.  2. Approval oft the Standing Committees.  Page 11 of13  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Ont thet motion madel by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the Council approved the 2020-2021 Standing Committee appointments as such: Chairman Terry Wilson, Councilwoman Jones, Councilwoman Anderson, and Councilwoman Clower to the Ways and Means & Public Safety Committee; Chairwoman Phyllis Anderson, Councilwoman Jones, Councilwoman Brown and Councilwoman Clower to thel Building and Public Works Committee; Chairman Allan Stichnote, Councilwoman Brown, Councilman Johnson and Councilwoman Owenst tot the Parks andl Recreation Committee; Chairwoman Miranda Jones, Councilman Wilson, Councilman Johnson and Councilwoman Owens to the Policy and Ordinance Committee. All in 3. Approval of the appointment of the Council Representative to the Planning Commission. Ont ther motion madel by Councilwoman. Jones, seconded' by Councilwoman Anderson, the Council approved the appointment ofCouncilman Gary. Johnsont tot thel Planning Commission. Alli ini favor,  favor, none opposed.  none opposed.  4.Approval of the appointment to the Senior Commissioner.  Ont thei motion madel by Councilwoman, Anderson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the Council approved the re-appointment: and term expiration ofLinda Eikerenkoetter to the Senior Commission. Hert term will expire April 2023. Alli in favor, none opposed. 5. Approval of the appointment of the Council Representative to the Municipal League. On thei motion madel by Councilwoman Jones, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the Council approved the appointment ofTerry Wilson toi represent. Jennings in thel Municipal 6. Approval of the 2021 CDBG Allocation and 2018 & 2019 Re-Allocation. $44768.50 & 20191 Re-allocation of$44,019.. Alli ini favor, none opposed. 7.Approval of Special Event Permit - Norwood Country Club.  League. All in favor, none opposed.  On thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the Council approved the 2021 CDBG. Allocation in the amount of$186,800 and the 2018 Re-allocation of  On thei motion made by Councilwoman. Anderson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the Council approved the Special Event Permit for Norwood Country Club for a fireworks display  on. July 4th, 2020. Alli in favor, none opposed. 8. Approval of the resolutions from Allan's Isle.  On thei motion madel by Councilwoman. Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Jones, the Council approved the resolution for Councilman Allan Stichnote Islei in Koeneman Park. All in  favor, none opposed.  9.Approval of the resolutions from Rodney. Epp's Hamilton. Park.  On the motion: made by Councilwoman, Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Jones, the Council approved thei resolution renaming Hamilton Park as Councilman Rodney Epps' Park.  All ini favor, none opposed.  10. Approval of the Economic. Development Contract.  On thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Jones, the Council approved the month-to-month: Economic Development Consultant contract for Irvetta Williams.  All ini favor, none opposed.  11. Approval oft the monthly bills for payment.  Page 12of13  Prepared by Khianna Ward    On ther motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the Council  approved the monthly bills for payment. All ini favor, none opposed.  I.MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS  Mayor Austin thanked everyone who participated in the City of Jennings June City Council Meeting via' Telemeeting. She appreciated everyone for taking the time to come out andi reminded everyone to check the City ofJ Jennings website for updates andt the. Jennings Newsletter as well as  continue tol be safe.  J.CLOSED: SESSION, LEGAL. AND PERSONNEL (RSMO 610:021-1,3) Ont thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman, Anderson, the City Council voted byt the following roll call vote: for a closed session for Legal and Personnel (RSMO610:021-1,3). Councilmembers votingi ini favor of the session were the following: Allan Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Phyllis Anderson, Gary Johnson, Lorraine  Clower, and Aja Owens; none opposing.  Closed Session - Legal, Personnel RSMO610.021-1.3  LEGAL  After al brief recess, the City. Attorney discussed with the City Council a legal issue.  K. ADJOURNMENT  Ont thei motion madel by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Jones, the City Council votedi in favor by ther roll call votes oft the following councilmembers to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m.: Allan Stichnote, Janel Brown, Miranda. Jones, Terry Wilson, Phyllis Anderson, Gary. Johnson, Lorraine Clower and Aja Owens; none opposing.  Approved: Yelaudlsw  Yolanda Austin, Mayor Deletra Hudson, City Clerk Batla  Attest:  Page 13of13  Prepared by Khianna Ward