7/27/2021  BoardDocse Pro JENNINGS  Monday, June 28, 2021  CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  Jennings via Tele-meeting Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm When: June 28, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)  May City Council Meeting Register in advance for this meeting:  htps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VZEvfuctazgrE9WV@ShwSCKUE_WIAIH32Aw 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 not be allowed to attend the meeting in person. For accommodations due to disability, please call City Hall at 314-388-1164, or Relay Missouri  meeting.  All meetings are recorded. Meeting posting date: A. PUBLIC HEARING  (TDD) at 1-800-735-2460, 72 hours in advance of the meeting.  initials by:,  1. Petition to consolidate two (2) lots into one lot for the development oft the new North County Fire & Rescue Fire 2. Petition for Conditional Use Permit NAICS code 812111 Barber Shops; and 812112 Beauty Salons, to operate a Beauty Salon for hair care needs. Iti ist to be named The Shop Beauty and Barber Salon, LLC at 8725 Jennings 3. Petition for Condition Use Permit - NAICS code 621610 Home Health Care Services, to operate an In-Home healthcare services. Iti is to be named Assured Health Services, LLC at 8639: Jennings Station Road in the C-2 4.F Petition for Condition Use Permit- NAICS code 561920 Catering and 722320 Event Services, Mrs. Margie Addison, (mother): sole proprietor and1 former owner transferred her business, Creative Image to (daughter) Aretha Dantzson Jones, at family trust, named Legend and Lee Enterprise, LLC/Corporation, to operate an Event & Rental Hall. It ist to be named Black Rose Event Hall at 6800 West Florissant. Ave. int the C-25 Shopping and Service commercial district.  Station at 8730 and 8742 Jennings Station  Station Rd. int the C-2 Shopping and Service commercial district.  Shopping and Service commercial district.  B.REGULARI MEETING 1. Call to Order 2.F Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval oft the Agenda  5.A Approval oft the minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 24, 2021  C.PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS AND REQUESTS  1.P Presentation by Mayor Austin for Dr. Art McCoy 2.F Presentation by Jim Maixner, Public Works Director  3. Comments by public. (Please sign in. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance.) 4. Councilmember's Reports (Reports are limited to 10 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance)  5.M Mayor's Report 1.F Finance Department 2. Courts 3.3 Jail Report 4.E Building Department 5. Sewer Lateral 6. Economic Development Report 7.F Public. Works Report  D.N MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  tps/goboardocscommopemigwbomdnsinstPhnvate7openaegn:  1/2    7/27/2021  BoardDocs@ Pro  8. Recreation Department 9. St. Louis County Police Department 10. North County Fire & Rescue 11. Emergency Management 12. Approval of monthly reports E. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1.V Ways & Means and Public Safety Committee 2. Public Works & Building Committee 3. Parks & Recreation Committee 4.F Policy and Ordinance Committee 5. Municipal League 6.P Planning Commission 7. Economic Development Board 8.) Youth Commission 9. Senior Commission  F. LEGAL BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF. JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A REQUEST FOR LOT CONSOLIDATION AND GRANTING. SAME TO THE NORTH COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO CONSOLIDATE TWO LOTS AT 8730 AND 8742. JENNINGS STATION ROAD LEGALLY DEFINED AS PART OF LOT 5 OF THE SUBDITION OF "JENNINGS ESTATE" ALONG PART OF LOT161 IN BLOCK2 2 OF THE "SECOND SUBDIVISION OF THE ESTATE OF ANNIEE B. JENNINGS" INI LOT 80 OF THE. JENNINGS TRACT, US SURVEY 1913, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST 2.A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, AGREEING TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE APPLICATION, DEVELOPMENT, OCCUPANCY, INSPECTION, ZONING, PLANNING, LICENSING AND/OR PERMITTING ASSOCIATED WITH 8730 JENNINGS STATION ROAD, JENNINGS MISSOURI BY THE NORTH COUNTY 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO TARIYA K. DYSON TO OPERATE IN-HIOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES KNOWN AS ASSURED HEALTH SERVICES, LLC AT 8639. JENNINGS STATIONS ROAD, IN THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI. 4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO ARETHA DANTZSON. JONES TO OPERATE. ANE EVENT AND RENTAL HALL KNOWN AS BLACK ROSE EVENT HALL AT 6800 WEST FLORISSANT AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI.  OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI.  FIRE & RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.  G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS  1. Approval of the extension of the financial consultant's contract 2. Approval of additional speed bumps 3. Approval oft the Senior Commission Appointment  4. Approval oft the Construction Management Contract for the City Center project 5.A Approval oft the Geotechnical Engineering Services Contract 6. Approval oft the purchase ofas street sweeper 7. Approval oft the line item transfers for the street sweeper purchase 8. Approval ofa dedication tree for Beverly Roche 9. Approval oft the monthly bills for payment I. MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS 1.F Personnel (RSMO 610:021-3) K.A Adjournment 1.A Adjournment  J. CLOSED SESSION, PERSONNEL (RSMO 610:021-3)  pslgebperdocscommmomigePowdnalPnmalelopensogns  2/2    JENNINGS  Minutes oft the City Council Regular Meeting Telemeeting Via Zoom Video June 28, 2021 Regular Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.  Thet two thousand four hundred and twentieth meeting of the. Jennings City Council was held on  Monday, June 28, 2021, at 7:00j p.m. via Zoom Video.  A. PUBLIC HEARING  1.  Petition to consolidate two (2) lots into one lot for the development of the new North Mayor Austin askedi ifanyone was speaking for thej petition. ChiefGoldstein explained that North County Fire & Rescue intended to consolidate thel lots for Fire station #2, for a better response timei in the. Jennings area. He said that thel lot was a vacant property owned by the City. No one Brennan Hartin, FGM Architects, saidt thatt they arei requesting the consolidations oft thel lot to allow  County Fire & Rescuel Fire Station at 8730 and 8742 Jennings Station Rd.  spoke against thej petition.  fore enough square footage tol begin design schematic construction.  Thej public hearing was closed at 7:03 p.m.  2.  Petition for Conditional Use Permit NAICS code 812111 Barber Shops; and 812112 Beauty Salons, to operate a Beauty Salon for hair care needs. Iti is to be named The Shop Beauty andl Barber Salon, LLCat8725. Jennings Station Rd.i in the C-2 Shopping and Service  commercial district.  Thej petition was withdrawn byt thej petitioner at this time.  3. Petition for Conditional Use Permit NAICS code 621610 Home Health Care Services, to operate In-Home healthcare services. Iti is to bei named. Assured Health Services, LLCat 8639. Jennings Station Roadi in the C-2 Shopping and Service commercial district. Taria Dyson, owner, said that Assured Health Services had been in operation for eight (8): years. Shes said that they were located int the Central West] End of St. Louis City, and they are requesting  space to operate int the City ofJ Jennings. No one spoke against the petition.  The public hearing was closed at 7:06] p.m.  4.  Petition for Conditional Use Permit - NAICS code 561920 Catering and 722320 Event Services, Mrs. Margie Addison, (mother) sole proprietor and former owner transferred her business, Creativel Image to (daughter) Aretha Dantzson Jones, a family trust, named Legend and Leel Enterprise, LLC/Corporation, to operate an Event & Rental Hall. Iti is to be named Black Rose Event Hall at 6800 West Florissant Ave. in the C-2S Aretha Dantzson Jones, owner, explained that the space had to close due to recession and due to experiencing health issues in the past, she intends to build clientele and her business for her  Shopping and Service commercial district. children. No one spoke against thej petition. Thej publicl hearing was closed at 7:09 p.m. 1. REGULAR MEETING Prepared by Khianna) Ward  Page 1of12    1. Call to Order Thei meeting was called to order at 7:10p.m.  2. Roll Call  Council members present: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane  Brown, Phyllis Anderson, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner.  Council member(s) absent: None. 3. Approval of the Agenda and #4. All ini favor; none opposed.  Also present: Mayor Yolanda Austin; Deletra Hudson, City Clerk; and Sam Alton, City Attorney. Ont thei motion madel by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved the agenda for the meeting with the removal ofl legal businessi items #3  4. Approval of the minutes from thel Regular Meeting of May 24, 2021.  On thei motion madel by Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved the minutes from the Regular Meeting ofMay 24, 2021.. Alli in favor; none opposed. 2. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS, AND  REQUESTS  1.Presentation tol Dr. Artl McCoy  Mayor Austin said that there was a presentation made to Dr. Art McCoy on June 9, 2021, to celebrate! his retirement on. June 30, 2021. Deletra showed thes slideshow presentation celebrating Dr. McCoy. Mayor Austin honored Dr. McCoy by reading thej proclamation that was presented to  him.  2. Presentation from Jim Maixner, Public Works Director  Jim Maixner, Public Works Director, reported that John Ball retired on June 18, 2021. Mayor Austin proclaimed that ini recognition of his service to the City for 14 years, June 29th, would be John Ball Day. Jim said that he was given a written proclamation and that he may return to work 3. Comments by thej public. (Please signi in. Comments are limited to3 31 minutes. See Decorum Marietta Beck, 5476 Hodiamont Avenue, commented that the park dedication was nice for Councilman Rodney Epps. She said that she saw the Ward 4 council members at the dedication event and wanted to speak with them regarding the ordinance concerning forestry and telephone lines that beginning to get grown over by thet trees int that area. Ms. Beck reported that there was a streetlight that she paid for that was being! blocked and about ai month ago, someone cut a tree on a vacant lot that fell into a neighboring lot, which in turn that property owner. just threw the tree debris into the vacant yard, and it was left there. She suggested that the City check with Webster Groves and Ferguson regarding an ordinance on forestry because they have al lot ofs similar growth that they maintain with telephone lines that run along lots without alleyways or easements. Ms. Beck saidt that she did geta a visit from Councilwoman Clower when she was not home tos see what she was referring to. Ms. Beck said that she felt that Councilman Turner dismissed her when she attemptedt tos speak withl him about thei issue at the dedication event asa a complaint aboutl high grass. Dr. Kimberly Morton, 8338 Osborn Avenue, reported that there was trash by the train tracks, speeding drivers and asked about any future plans for other parks in other wards. Mayor Austin said the City was working on aj park master plan and asked where the trash near the tracks was. Dr. Morton said that it was near McLaran Avenue and Main Street. Mayor Austin asked if. Jim could address that issue. Jim said that the trash dumping near that area was reported that morning and they picked upt tires, with the assistance of police presence to approach the suspect.  witht the City part-time in thei future.  Ordinance.)  Page2of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Barbara Barnes, 5611 Helen Avenue, greeted the City Council. Shei reported that shel had ai fence erected and she wanted to plead her case because she was told by a City Code Enforcement Inspector that the fence was not up to code. Ms. Barnes said that she didi notl know that the fence was out ofc codeb before the contractor: installedi it. Mayor Austin asked Schona McClellon, Director 8. Councilmember's Reports (Reports are limited to 10 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance) Councilman Turner greeted everyone. He thanked everyone for their kindness and reported that he often received phone calls about high grass. He said that hel has enjoyed meeting new peoplei in his role as a councilman for Ward 4. He was surprised when he met a barber on Hodiamont Avenue, who reported a complaint about the tall grass on lots and the demolitions happening in the City. Councilman Turner explained that hel has discovered since he has been elected, that the process to address issues may take more time than we expect for things tol happen. Councilman Turner reported that! hei received aj phone call from a1 mother livinga at 8335 Eton] Place, whol had a complaint about buildings on either side ofl her. He said that the concern she expressed was thats shel hadi relatives coming from out oft town and shei felt embarrassed by thel highs grass lots on either side ofh her home. Hej promised that it would bej passed along to Councilwoman Brown. Councilman Turner reported that Ward 4 was creating aj plan to approach the issues within the ward. Hei thanked Councilman Stichnote for allowing him to learn about being an elected official froml him and anyonel he asked questions about City processes, he appreciated theml lendingahand. He attended the park dedication events and was glad to participate in those events. Councilman Turner repeated that he was glad to be on the team and appreciates the rest of the City Council Councilvyoman Clower greeted everyone. She reported that she took part in the Monument of Faith Church event on Friday, June 18, 2021, where they passed out pamphlets regarding the Justice system pipeline and how tol keep children out of adult detention centers. Councilwoman She reported that additional speed bumps are being placed in Ward 4. Councilwoman Clower reported that thel homes tol be demolition were 91 homes in 2021; in Ward 1 there were four homes demolished, in Ward 2, there was one home torn down, in Ward 3, there were two homes torn down, andi in' Ward 4, there weret twol homest torn down. She commented that Ward4 4 was the oldest int the City of. Jennings, andi many derelict homes werei notl brought tot the City Council for approval for demolition. Councilwoman Clower asked for ai motion to discuss the: issue at this City Council Sam Alton, City Attorney, advised that this discussion was better saved for the. August 2021 meeting. Councilman Johnsons suggested that the issue also be discussed at the next Public Works Councilwoman Fountain Henderson: madea ai motion to discuss the issue ofhome demolition at the City Council meeting that evening, Sam informed her that there was not a motion. Councilwoman. Anderson greeted everyone. She asked. Jim about the progress of the issues she brought tol his attention at thel May City Council meeting regarding the parks and if they were addressed. Jim said that the park pavilion fans have been turned on, dog waste bags have been stocked, thel basketball hoops havel been installed, the park staff has been picking up any excess trash, andt the park bathrooms are being cleaned twice, daily. He said that picnic tables that were Councilwoman. Anderson askedi ifthe water fountains att thej parks were operational. Jimi reported that he had received two bids from companies and due tot the cost, the water fountain repair will be discussed at the next Parks and Recreation Committee meeting. He said that the fountain at Sievers Park was up and running. Councilwoman. Anderson asked if Jim had collected bids for grass-cutting services and blacktopping. Jim said that he did receive bids and some companies refused to bid, due to labor shortage and grass put together. Councilwoman Anderson asked  ofHousing, to contact Ms. Barnes.  members for theirs service and help.  Clower helped by canvassing feedback from residents.  meeting that evening.  and Building Committee meeting for ai more open-ended dialogue.  purchased for Sievers Park hadj just arrived and were being àssembled.  Page 3of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Councilman Wilson when he asked for bids on the grass-cutting services. Councilman Wilson said that he could not remember when he proposed going out for bid, but he knew that it was Councilman Johnson commented that Ward3 will look like Ward 1 one day. Hei reported that he was appointed to the Municipal League Committee for Economic Development and Human Resources. He said that his first meeting was Thursday, June 24, 2021, in Columbia, MO, he said thatt thei meeting was excellent, andt they revised and added policies. Councilman Johnsoni reported Councilman Johnson reported that he attended the Councilman Allan Stichnote's Island dedication which was a remarkable event, and most deserving of Councilman Stichnote's devotion to the parks. He reported that he also attended the Councilman Rodney Epps' Park dedication. Councilman Johnson commented that there was nothing more: fitting withinl his ward and the event created and opportunity for an awesome connection. Her reported that he attended the Goodwill store Hei reported that on. Jennings Station Road, on the sidewalks around Shannon Avenue, and that St. Louis County had only spot cleaned the sidewalks, which makes the sidewalks look horrible. He asked when St. Louis County would continue fixing Jennings Station Road. Hes said thatt the bushes att the entrance of] Jennings on. Jennings Station Road and Garesche Avenue looked bad. Councilman. Johnson saidt thati registration for the zoom meetings wasl bad. He asked that the access tot the City Council meetings via Zoom bei more: smooth and easier to access. Councilman Johnson noted that he would not recommend. any committee meetings beingl held on the evening ofa City Council meeting. He felt that joint committee meetings were not a positive way to get issues Councilman Johnson asked Kellie Shelton, Economic Development Coordinator, for an update on the Garesche Avenue Improvements Project. Kellie said it was a request for qualifications and proposals for the Garesche Improvement Project. She explained the project process and the intended plan to move: forward with other CDBG or other grant funds. Councilman Johnson said Councilwoman, Brown thanked Mayor Austin. Shei reported that shel had asked for the grass tol be cut at Ada Wortley Avenue and Berkay Avenue. She reported it was cut promptly. Councilwoman Brown reported that Ward 2 was thankful for the placement of additional speed bumps. Councilwoman Brown attended the dedication events for Councilman Rodney Epps and Councilman Stichnote. Shei reported that the events were outstanding andt that everyone who spoke, was speaking from their hearts about both the council members. Councilwoman Brown commented that recommendations for dedications for Councilmen Epps and Stichnote could not Councilwoman Brown: reported that the Goodwill store grand opening was on' Thursday, June 17, 2021, andt the event hosted a great turnout. She said that the building was simply beautiful, andi it was a great experience. Councilwoman Brown said that she listened to the winners of the Juneteenth Essay Contest share their feelings and understanding of the holiday by reading their essays while educating others about. Juneteenth. She: reported that thet turnout was quite something. She commented thati it was a wonderful month ofc celebration. Councilwoman Brown reported that she also attended Senior) Bingo at the Civic Center, which was a good social event. Councilwoman Brown commented to Capt.) Lawi that the crime statistics that were beingi identified now were different than how they were previously reported. She asked how she could correlate theinformation concerning her ward. Capt. Law said that eachs sector) hada a similar number ofcalls, and he will check with the. Jennings Precinct analyst for a more exact crime count per ward. Councilwoman Brown mentioned that she noticed a high number of expired tags on vehicles. He said the Jennings Precinct will be conducting normal traffic stops soon and will begin citing offenders. Shea asked what the follow-upi process was once someone was cited. Capt. Law said that  some time ago.  that he was able toi network with economic development specialists.  grand opening. He commented that there were: many good bargains.  accomplished.  that hei intended tol let Ward 41 know what was coming to them.  bei more: fitting.  itw would then go to the. Jennings Municipal Court.  Page 4of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Councilwoman Brown congratulated Capt. Law on the downturn on the high-crime statistics and Councilman Wilson greeted everyone. He reported that the new superintendent of Jennings School District, Dr. Knight, was in the audience. Councilman Wilson reported that there was a great weekend full ofactivities. Hes saidt that] he attended the. Juneteenth event atl Koeneman Park. Councilman Wilson saidt that it was good to see Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell distribute the awards to the essay winners. He commented that he was glad to see thel Pan-Afrikan flag flying Councilman Wilson joined the Youth Commission at the Jennings Block Party event, Saturday, June 26, 2021, atl Lions Park. Councilman Wilson attended the Black Wall Street eventi int the City ofWellston. He saidt thati it was important and good to support your neighboring cities. Councilman Wilson wasi in Columbia, MO, serving ont thel Finance: and Taxation Committee where they updated approximately: five (5) policy items for the Missouri Municipal League. He reported that the revised Missouril Municipal League policies were passed. Councilman Wilson mentioned Hei reported that he attended ai meeting at St. Louis Community College to discuss the bond issue tou upgrade thei facilities. Councilman Wilson said that there have not been any bonds issued since 1984.1 Hei reported thatt thej presenter would come tot the City of. Jennings for aj presentation tol keep Councilman Wilson reported that on Monday, July 5, 2021, the Mix 99.5 would be at the Ambassador Hotel from 11 a.m. to 6.pm. distributing free food for children. He hoped that Councilwoman. Fountain. Henderson greeted everyone. She thanked the Public Works staffi for clearing ai tree that was: inas street in aj professional manner. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported to. Jim that near Glendale. Avenue and] Huiskamp Avenue there was a very large pothole in the street, near the curb. She also reported that at 2537 Shannon Avenue there was graffiti on Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that there will be a back-to-school giveaway on August 5, 2021, at the North County Recreation Complex, which will include the Jennings, She agreed with what Councilman Johnson said about the amount of debris on the Jennings Station Road median and suggested that the St. Louis County Councilperson, Rital Heard Days, be contacted to maintain the median. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that she received a complaint about the flag at White Castle on Jennings Station Road. She said that the flag was dirty and torn, and after she made a call to the fast-food restaurant, the flag is being Councilwoman Fountain Henderson said that there was aj pothole exiting Northview Elementary School andi it was getting larger. She reported that she received aj phone call about 9141 Ranch Councilwoman Fountain Henderson said that she would like to discuss that her dog ran offa and her son followed inj pursuit of1 her dog. Her son had passed out and she called St. Louis County EMS, which took a while for them to respond. She reported that it took them a while to arrive because of the speed bumps and shel had to sustain him in the meantime to prevent him from seizure. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson requested that a discussion of thei removal ofsome ofthes speed bumps on Cozens Avenuel bei revisited. She was tired ofreceiving phone complaints about the speed bumps and they have only helped to divert traffic away from Cozens Avenue. She asked ifit would take someone to die for them to be removed. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson: reported thats shel heard aboutt teni rounds ofgunshots near her home, and when officers arrived at] herl home, itt took eleven (11)minutes fort them toi respond because oft thes speed! bumps. Councilwoman Fountain! Henderson reported that on Friday, June 25, 2021, there was a summer graduation which brought tears to her eyes from the number of parents that were present to  thanked him for this service.  at City Hall for Juneteenth as well.  that he would liket to discuss Use' Tax at the next committee meeting.  the community informed of the upcoming bondi issuei in August 2021.  everyone would enjoy their. July 4th, weekends.  anearby building.  Ferguson, and Hazelwood school districts.  replaced.  Meadows Drive that had al backyard that was not being cut at all.  Page! 5of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    support their children. She commented that the concerts in the parks are outstanding, and the parks look good, the residents are very happy and clean up behind themselves. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson: reported that Friday, she noticed a couple of pieces oftrash on the ground Shei reported to. Jim that at 89241 Dever Drive that the property owner seemed to only be cutting the front of thel lot but not the backyard. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that at 30321 Ellison! Drive, residents there are parking on the grass on the side oft the property. She also reported that at 23571 Meadowlark Avenue, thel backyard looks like aj junglel because they arei not maintaining it. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson commented that there are a lot of property owners that are cutting the grass in the front of their properties but not cutting their backyards. She said that there have been complaints for approximately five (5) years, that the property Councilwoman Fountain: Henderson asked who owned thej property at 2436 Sharidge Drive. She Shei invited Dr. Paulal Knight, Jennings School District Superintendent, to greet the City Council. Dr. Knight greeted the City Council and she looked forward toi meeting everyonei in ai muchi more intimate, formal setting. She was grateful for the opportunity to join the meeting, and she was taking al lot ofr notes and she intended toj join the City Council meetings in the future to continue tol learn about her school district. Dr. Knight was looking forward to continuing to work in the Jennings community and getting tol know the City Council members. She looked forward to a Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reminded everyone that fireworks are prohibited in the City Councilman Stichnote thanked everyone for the Koeneman Park island dedication event on Saturday,June! 26, 2021.Hei reported that Mayor Austin, councilmembers, Prosecuting Attorney, Wesley Bell, attended and retired Senator Gina Walsh, who was an old friend of his, made a Councilman Stichnote reported that he, along with Mayor Austin and the councilmembers, attended the Goodwill store ribbon-cutting ceremony on' Thursday, June 17, 2021. He said that they were given a tour of the facility and commented that it was fascinating how Goodwill operated. Councilman Stichnote attended the Councilman Rodney Epps Park dedication event onl Monday, June 21,2021, and commented thati it was amazing how many people showed up. Councilman Stichnote said that he attended the Senior Bingo event at the Civic Center on. June 24, 2021, which hosted approximately thirty (30) people. Hei reported that the upcoming Senior Bingo event would be on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Councilman Stichnote also attended the Youth Commission-sponsored Block Party at] Lions Park on June 26, 2021, from 2p.m. to6p.m. He askedi ift the. July 2nd concert at Koeneman Park was still scheduled to occur. Willie Brandon, Councilman Stichnote: asked. Jim toj pick up trash that was dumped int the Scottsdale Avenue cul- de-sac. Jim said that the camera was up and running again in that area and he would send the Councilman Stichnote asked Capt. Law ifhe could give a brief report andi ifthe report could be reverted tol how it was done in the past to make it easier for the City Council to understand the crime statistics concerning their wards. Capt. Law said that the. Jennings Precinct had adopteda targeted approach to speeding, which has been effective thus far. He said that he would make sure the reports are tailored to the crime that is occurring within specific wards. Capt. Law  and pulled out at trash bag tol help collect it.  owner will not maintain theirl backyard and it looked like aj jungle. said that the former resident oft thej property was now deceased.  dynamic next school year. ofJennings.  surprise appearance.  Recreation Director, confirmed thati it would still be taking place.  video to the Police Department.  promised to continue to make headway on crime occurring in. Jennings.  5.1 MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Austin gave as spotlight for Dr. Art McCoy who was leaving the Jennings School District. She thanked the school district for their selection of the new Jennings School District  Page 6of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Superintendent, Dr. Paula Knight. Mayor Austin said that shel had experience working with Dr. Mayor Austin reported that the Juneteenth event on June 18, 2021, was a success. There were flags, pins, and bookmarks distributed to attendees. She said that middle schoolers wrote essays fora a contest on the theme, "What Does Juneteenth Mean To Me?". Mayor Austin reported that the first-place winners were Shovana Taylor, Mackenzie Allen, and Shamar Price. She thanked Personal Touch for thel balloons and gift certificate that they provided for a spa day for the winners and three of the winners' friends. Mayor Austin gave a special shout-out to the junior high for Mayor Austin thanked City department heads for working as hard ast they can to get things carried out ass soon ast they can with their limited staff, and shet thanked them for the work they are doing. Mayor Austin was pleased to announce that from September 6, 2021, to September 12, 2021, the Ascension Classic PGA tournament will bel held at Norwood Hills Country Club. She said they are expecting approximately 7,000 to 10,000 people in the City of. Jennings to attend the event. She commented that it was positive for the City and is scheduled to be a continuing location for thel PGA tour for the next four years to come at Norwood Hills Country Club. Mayor Austin Mayor Austin said that shel had been] hearing complaints about speed bumps and addressing them as much they can, but the City has heard requests for more speed bumps. She said that the City Council members have asked about when City and committee meetings will resume in-person and shel has been evaluating the Delta variant ofCOVID-19. She saw that less than 50j percent of the populationi in St.] Louis County were vaccinated, int the 63136 area thereh haveb been 71 new positive cases of COVID-19, and 163 new positive Delta variant cases per 100,000 people that continues tos spread within the state ofMissouri. Mayor Austin said that the City does hear their requests, but they would like to wait a few more weeks tor resume in-person meetings because the City Council chambers were a small space. She said that she was not ignoring those requests but has been Mayor Austin asked for residents to visit the website and check the City newsletters for updates. She said that any resident complaints help the City to do better in service to the public. Mayor Austin recommended the use of the website to submit complaints or to call to make a complaint. She spoke with Jennings Precinct detectives, and they have reported that gunshots have reduced int the. Jennings community.. Mayor Austin said thats shel has seent that on social media websites that Mayor Austin reported that she participated in the Kiwanis fishing derby on Saturday, June 12, 2021. She said that young people and parents participated in the fishing derby for prizes. Mayor Austin asked Capt. Law for input on Department of. Justice grant. Capt. Law said that the St. Louis County Police is continuing to work with the City of Jennings and Jennings School District. He explained that each year, al budget was set to assist with youth programs and beautify the City of. Jennings. Capt. Law has been working with Dr. Knight tol help with an after-school program and reported that the Department of Justice grant application will be submitted by Mayor Austin reported about the new developments coming to the City of. Jennings like the North County Fire &1 Rescue Protection District fire station, the new City Center, Speedway gas station and convenience store, and a KFC drive-thru: restaurant by the end oft the 2021 year.  Knight for sixteen (16); years. Shej provided highlights ofDr. Knight's career.  promoting the contest.  thanked those who attended thej park dedication events and for participating.  considering the safety oft the public.  gang activity has warned members tos stay out oft the City of. Jennings.  Wednesday, June 30,2021.  D. MONTHLY DEPARIMENTAL REPORTS  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved the monthly department reports. Alli in favor; none opposed. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked why on the sewer lateral report, some lines had an amount while some did not. Schona McClellon, Director of Housing, said that there was one set amount for all sewer later projects, which was $5,000, and the amount depends on the cost of the job. She said that the property owner was responsible for any amount over that $5,000. Mayor  Page7of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Austin said that when the amount reported had not been changed was because only the camera workl had! been conducted withi noj pricet toi report without ani invoice provided. Mayor Austin asked  Schona toi follow up regarding the Sewerl Lateral program the following day.  E.F REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  1. Ways and Means & Public Safety Committee - Councilman Wilson reported that there was a joint committee with the Parks and Recreation Committee to discuss four items. The committee discussed the Parks and Recreation Department restructuring, the second agenda item was tabled, the committee also discussed the approval of the extension of the financial consultant's contract, Councilman Wilson reported that there was a second meeting conducted before the. June City Council meeting, and the first two were tabled. The committee discussed the approval of the Construction Management contract and the approval of the Geotechnical Engineering contract. 2.1 Public Works & Building Committee- - Councilman Johnson reported that there was a meeting on. June 17,2021. The committee discussed three agenda items. The contracting of grass cutting services and the need for those services. He said that it was explained that in the past, the contracting of grass cutting services hurt the City and was onlyl halfway caught up, that it could be Councilwoman Anderson asked why the use of the MyGov system was not pushing along the process after being added to the system correctly. Councilman Johnson reported that there were Councilman Johnsoni reported that the second agenda item was the discussion ofi markers of speed Hei reported that the committee approved the placement of speed bumps on1 the 1900-2000 block ofMcLaran Avenue and Switzer Avenue: ini its entirety for recommendation to the City Council. 3. Parks & Recreation Committee - Councilman Stichnote reported that there was no meeting. 4. Policy and Ordinance Committee Councilwoman Anderson reported that there was no 5. Municipal League- - Councilman Wilson reported that he would be at the upcoming Municipal 6.1 Planning Commission - Councilman Johnson reported there was a meeting on June 4, 2021. The commission discussed a petition to consolidate the twol lots oft the future site of the firehouse at 8730. Jennings Station Road and 8742. Jennings Station Road. Hei reported that the commission The commission also discussed the site development of the KFC drive-thru, and the motion was passed. The commission also discussed the petition of the Conditional Use Permit to operate a The commission also discussed the petition to operate al home health care services and passed by the commission for recommendation to the City Council. Councilman Johnson reported that the commission also discussed the petition to operate an entertainment hall known as Black Rose  andt thel RFQ with ai feej proposal for the Garesche Street Improvements.  caught up witht the assistance oft two more Public Works staffr members. not enough Codel Enforcement Inspectors toj push along the process. bumps to get ahead oft the winter and] know where the speed bumps were.  meeting.  League meeting that would bel hosted in Maryland heights.  approved the petition for recommendation' to the City Council.  barber and beauty shop.  Event Hall. He said that he could not recall the outcome oft thei meeting. 7. Economic Development Board - There was: noi meeting. 8. Youth Commission - Report provided. 9.Senior Commission Report provided. F.LEGAL: BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  Page 8of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A REQUEST FOR LOT CONSOLIDATION AND GRANTING SAME TO THE NORTH COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO CONSOLIDATE TWO LOTS AT 8730 AND 8742 JENNINGS STATION ROAD LEGALLY DEFINED AS PART OF LOT 5 OF THE SUBDITION OF "JENNINGS ESTATE" ALONG PART OF LOT 16 IN BLOCK 2 OF THE "SECOND SUBDIVISION OF THE ESTATE OF ANNIE B. JENNINGS" IN LOT 8 OF THE JENNINGS TRACT, US SURVEY 1913, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 71 EAST OFT THE: 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI. On" the motion for the first reading made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote for Bill #2653. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilman Wilson for the second reading, Sam did the Bill# #26531 became Ordinance #25901 by thei following roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting inf favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolondal Fountain] Henderson, Janel Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary Johnson, 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, AGREEING TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE APPLICATION, DEVELOPMENT, OCCUPANCY, INSPECTION, ZONING, PLANNING, LICENSING, AND/OR PERMITTING ASSOCIATED WITH 8730 JENNINGS STATION ROAD, JENNINGS MISSOURI BY THE NORTH COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE FIRE On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Johnson asked if the fees and inspections were being waved, then who would be checking the inspections. Sam said that thei inspections will still be done by the City of. Jennings, but noi fees would be associated with thet transaction sincei it was a government entity. On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, Bill #26545 became Ordinance: #2591 by the following roll call vote ofthe councilmembers, voting int favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda. Fountain] Henderson, Janel Brown,' Terry Wilson, Gary. Johnson, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING ACONDITIONALUSE: PERMIT. AND GRANTINGS SAMIE' TOTARIYA, K.DYSON TO OPERATE IN-HIOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES KNOWN AS ASSURED HEALTH SERVICES, LLC AT 8639J JENNINGS STATIONS ROAD, IN' THE CITY On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Clower, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson for Bill #2655. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain! Henderson, seconded by Councilman' Wilson fort thes secondreading. Sam Bill #26551 became Ordinance #25921 by the following roll call vote oft thec councilmembers, voting ini favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolondal Fountain! Henderson, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary Johnson, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF. JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO ARETHA DANTZSONJONESTOOPERATE. ANEVENT AND. RENTALHALLI KNOWN. AS BLACK ROSE EVENT HALL. AT 6800 WEST FLORISSANT AVENUE, IN THE  second reading oft the ordinance.  Phyllis Anderson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner.  PROTECTION DISTRICT.  Councilman Wilson for Bill #2654. Sam didt the first reading of the ordinance.  for the second reading. Sam did the second reading oft the ordinance.  Phyllis Anderson, Lorraine Clower, and Joseph Turner.  3.  OF. JENNINGS, MISSOURI.  didt the second reading oft the ordinance.  Phyllis Anderson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner.  4.  CITY OF. JENNINGS, MISSOURI.  Page 9of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilman Wilson for Bill #2656. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman! Fountain Henderson, seconded1 by Councilman Wilson fori thes second reading. Sam Councilwoman Fountain Henderson askedi how far it was from the event! hallt that was approved at Bill #26561 became Ordinance #2593 byt the followingr roll call vote of the councilmembers, voting inf favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolondal Fountain! Henderson, Janel Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary. Johnson,  didt the second reading of the ordinance. the May City Council meeting.  Joseph Turner, Phyllis Anderson, and Lorraine Clower.  G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS  1. Approval of the extension of thej financial consultant's contract fiscal year, March 31, 2022. Alli ini favor; none opposed.  Ont thei motion madel by Councilwoman Brown, seconded! by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved the recommendation to extend the financial consultant's contract until the end of the Councilman Johnson asked when the contract would end. Mayor Austin confirmed that it would  end with the 2021-2022 fiscal year. 2. Approval ofadditional speed bumps  On the motion made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City Council approved the placement of additional speed bumps on the 1900-2000 block of McLaran Councilwoman Clower asked when the additional speed bumps would be placed. Jim said that they would be placed within the next couple of weeks. Councilman Stichnote asked if Public Works would hold off on placing the new speed bumps onl Robley Drive until the waterline work was completed in that area. Jim said that he could havel Public Works delay the placement until  Avenue and Switzer Avenue: ini its entirety. Alli ini favor; none opposed.  the work was done.  3. Approval of the Senior Commission Appointment  Ont thei motioni madel by Councilman' Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved the appointment of Iris Hughes for a two-year term to the Senior Commission. Alli in 4. Approval of the Construction Management Contract) for the City Center project On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Johnson, the City Council approved the bid and awarded the Construction Management contract tol Emanon Group & Irvetta Williams for $180,0001 not to exceed $200,000. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson opposed. Roll call: Allan Stichnote, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Phyllis Anderson, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Councilman Johnson askedi ifthere was a way to set the cost at $180,000. Councilwoman! Fountain Henderson voiced her concern that Irvetta Williams knew the City's budgeted amount for the Construction Management Services before Emanon & Irvetta Williams had submitted their bid. Shes said that it did not seem fair to the other companies that had to submit bids. 5. Approval oft the Geotechnical. Engineering Services Contract Inc. for $8,9501 not to exceed $15,000. All ini favor; none opposed.  favor; none opposed.  Clower, and. Joseph Turner; Yolonda Fountain Henderson opposed.  Ont thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved thel bid and awarded the Geotechnical Engineering Services contract to SCIJ Engineering,  Page 10of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward    6. Approval of the purchase ofa street sweeper  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City Council approved the removal oft the purchase ofas street sweeper agenda item. Alli in favor; none  opposed.  7.Approval of thel linei item transfers for the street sweeper purchase  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved the removal oft the linei item transfers for the street sweeper purchase  from the agenda. All in favor; none opposed. 8. Approval ofa dedication ofat treej for Beverly. Roche  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved the recommendation ofa dedication ofat tree for Beverly Roche. Alli in Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked where the dedication tree would be placed. Mayor  favor; none opposed.  Austin said thati it would bej placed in Koeneman Park. 11. Approval of the monthly bills for payment.  On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved the monthly bills for payment. Alli in favor; none opposed.  LMAYORSCLOSING REMARKS  Mayor Austin thanked everyone for being on the call and thanked the City Council for their  support.  J.CLOSED SESSION, LEGAL. ANDI PERSONNEL (RSMO 610:021-3)  On June 28, 2021, on the motion made by Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilman Turner, the City Council approved a closed session for Personnel (RSMO 610:021-3) by the following roll call vote of councilmembers voting in favor: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Clower, and Turner; none absent; none opposing nor Also, present were Mayor Yolanda Austin; Sam Alton, City Attorney; and City Clerk, Deletra  abstaining. Hudson.  PERSONNEL The following actions were taken: Hiring Full Time Correctional Officer  On the motion made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved the recommendation from Lt.. Jones tol hire Anita Flowers for the full- time correctional officer position pending the outcome of all pre-employment testing. The recommendation was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Clower, and Turner; none absent; none opposing; none  abstaining.  Hiring Full Time Code Enforcement Inspector  On thei motion madel by Councilman Stichnote, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved ther recommendation. from Schonal McClellon, Building Department Director tol hire Chet Smith for the full-time Code Enforcement Inspector position, pending the outcome of all pre- employment screening. Thei recommendation was approved byt thei roll call votes ofthei following council: members: Stichnote, Fountain! Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Clower, and Turner;  none absent; Johnson opposed; none abstaining.  Page 11of12  Prepared by Khianna) Ward    Hiringl Part-Time Administrative Assistant tot the Mayor  On the motion made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved thei recommendation from Mayor Yolanda Austin tol hire Verna Charles for the part-time Administrative Assistant to the Mayor position, pending the outcome of all pre- employment screening. Thei recommendation was approved by thei roll call votes of the following council members: Stichnote, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Clower, and Turner; none  absent; none opposing; Fountain Henderson abstaining.  Promotioni to Acting Corporal  On thei motion madel by Councilwoman Fountain) Henderson, seconded by Councilman Turner, the City Council approved thei recommendation from Lt. Jones to transfer andj promote DomaNeisha Harden tot the Acting Corporal position. In the event that aj permanent Corporal position becomes available, Lt. Jones hast the approval toi makel her aj permanent Corporal. The: motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Anderson,  Johnson, Clower, and" Turner; none absent; none opposing; none abstaining.  Parks & Recreation Director Salary  On the motion made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Johnson, the City Council approved increasing the annual salary ofWillie Brandon, Parks & Recreation Director to $65,000. The recommendation was approved by the roll call votes of the following council members: Stichnote, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Clower, and Turner; none absent;  Fountain Henderson opposing; none abstaining.  K. ADJOURNMENT  On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council voted thei roll call votes oft the following council members to adjourn the meeting atl 10:10p.m.: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Phyllis Anderson, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner; none were absent; none opposed  nor abstained.  Approved: ldallasti  Dolanda Austin, Mayor Deletral Hudson,  Attest:  Clerk City  dlg  Page 12of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward