11/23/21, 9:38AM  BoardDocs8 Pro  JENNINGS  Monday, October 25, 2021  OCTOBER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  Jennings via Tele-meeting Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm When: Oct 25, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)  Hi there,  You arei invited to a Zoom meeting. Registeri in advance for this meeting:  nttps://us02web.0m.us/meting/register/ZEucawpw.mdsoko/geDonthn26bKtg-Nm 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 for Conditional Use Permit NAICS code 448190 Permitted Use, to operate a Uniform store for retail to sell healthcare scrubs and other medical accessories, minimum one-half (VA) acre of land required inside of Healen Handz Home Healthcare, LLC. Itis to be named Healen Handz Scrubs & More, LLC at 6811 West Florissant in the C2-S Special Shopping & Service Commercial District Current Establishment: Healen Handz Home Healthcare, LLC 2.. Petition for Conditional Use Permit - NAICS code 722213 to operate a limited-service Restaurant. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services (except snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars) where patrons generally order or selecti items and pay before eating. Food and drink may be consumed on premises, taken out, or delivered to the customer's location. Iti is to be named Gourmet Street Eatz, LLC at 9426 Lewis and Clark int the C-2 Shopping & Service Commercial District Former: Country Inn Donuts, LLC 3.. Petition for Conditional (One-Time) Use Permit - NAICS code 722330 to operate a limited-service Food Truck. Included int this establishments primarily engaged in providing food services from vehicles. See Food photos attached. Iti is to be named Gourmet Street Eatz, LLC: stationed at 9426 Lewis and Clark int the C-2 Shopping & Service Commercial District Former: Country Inn Donuts, LLCI Petitioner: LaQuanna Johnson and Larry Shelton  Petitioner: Shantay Caver, Owner  Petitioner: LaQuanna Johnson and Larry Shelton  B. REGULAR MEETING 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval oft the Agenda  5.A Approval oft the minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 27, 2021  C.PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS AND REQUESTS 2. Comments by public. (Please signi in. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance.) 3. Councilmember'sl Reports (Reports arel limited to: 10 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance)  1.F Presentation Mike Williams, CPA Sikich 2021 Audit  4.N Mayor's Report 1.F Finance Department 2. Courts 3.: Jail Report 4. Building Department 5. Sewer Lateral 6.E Economic Development Report 7.F Public' Works Report  D.MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  psigoboaridos.com.molemig.BoardnsiPhvate7opensighnt  1/2    1123121,9:38AM  BoardDocs@ Pro  8. Recreation Department 9. St. Louis County Police Department 10. North County Fire &F Rescue 11. Emergency Management 12. Approval of monthly reports E.F REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1.Ways & Means and Public Safety Committee 2. Public Works &E Building Committee 3. Parks & Recreation Committee 4. Policy and Ordinance Committee 5. Municipal League 6.F Planning Commission 7. Economic Development Board 8. Youth Commission 9. Senior Commission  F.L LEGAL BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  1.A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THAT STOP SIGNS BE PLACED ON BOTH OLD LUCAS AND HUNT ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLEWETT AVENUE AND THAT A STOP SIGN BE PLACED AT 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THAT STOP SIGNS BE PLACED AT THE INTERSECTION OF OLD LUCAS AND HUNT ROAD AND ROBLEY DRIVE AND THAT THE STOP SIGN BE REPOSITIONED 3.A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT GRANTED TO THEIR FUTURE'S BRIGHT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER TO READ AND BE GRANTED TO THEIR FUTURE'S BRIGHT ACADEMY: II, LLC ATS 8850. JENNINGS STATION IN THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI. 4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING. A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO SHANTAY CAVER TO OPERATE RETAIL UNIFORM AND MEDICAL ACCESSORY STORE AT 6811 5.A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING: SAME TOL LAQUANNA. JOHNSON AND LARRY SHELTON TO OPERATE. A LIMITED SERVICE RESTAURANT AT 6. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO LAQUANNA JOHNSON, AND LARRY SHELTON TO OPERATE A LIMITED SERVICE FOOD TRUCK AT  THE LIONS PARKI EXIT.  AT THE KOENEMAN PARKI ENTRANCE/EXIT.  WEST FLORISSANT AVE., INT THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI. 9426 LEWIS AND CLARK BLVD., IN THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI. 9426 LEWIS AND CLARK BLVD., IN THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI.  G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 1. Accept the 2021 Audit  2. Approval of Budget Amendment #2 ARPAI Funds & City Clerk's Office 4. Approval oft the Professional Plumbing Services Contract  3. Approval oft the Revised Vehicle Policy  5. Approval oft the disposition of non operational and obsolete computer equipment 6. Approval oft the auctioning of the Public Works vehicles through Purple Wave  7. Approval of a memorial tree 8. Approval oft the monthly bills for payment I.MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS 1. Personnel (RSMO 610:021-3) K.Adjournment 1.A Adjournment  J. CLOSED SESSION, PERSONNEL (RSMO 610:021-3)  pslgobparcocs.commoemrgeposaninPnvaleropensiogns  2/2    JENANINGS  Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting Telemeeting Via Zoom Video October 25, 2021 Regular Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.  The two thousand four hundred and twenty-sixth meeting of the Jennings City Council was held  on! Monday, October 25, 2021, at' 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Video.  A. PUBLICHEARING  1. AF PETITION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A UNIFORM STORE FOR RETAIL TO SELL: HEALTHCARE SCRUBS AND OTHER MEDICAL ACCESSORIES, MINIMUM ONE-HALF (1/2). ACRE OF LAND REQUIRED INSIDE OF HEALEN HANDZ HOME HEALTHCARE, LLC. IT IS TO BE NAMED HEALEN HANDZ SCRUBS & MORE, LLC AT 6811 WEST FLORISSANT IN THE C2-SSPECIAL: SHOPPING & SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. Shantay Caver explained thej purpose of the business. Ms. Caver has twenty or more years of  experiencei int thel homel healthcare industry.  No one spoke against the petition. Thej public hearing was closed at 7:03 p.m.  2. AJ PETITION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A LIMITED- ESTABLISHMENTS PRIMARILY ENGAGED IN PROVIDING FOOD SERVICES (EXCEPT SNACKS AND NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BARS) WHERE PATRONS GENERALLY ORDER OR SELECT ITEMS AND PAY BEFORE EATING. FOOD ANDI DRINK MAYI BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES,TAKEN OUT, OR DELIVERED TO THE CUSTOMER'S LOCATION. IT IS TO BE NAMED GOURMET STREET EATZ, LLC AT 9426 LEWIS AND CLARK IN THE C-2 Larry Shelton said that he and co-owner, LaQuanna Johnson, had twenty-two years of fine- dining experience. Mr. Shelton stated that their goal was to bring fresh, made-to-order food to the City of. Jennings, as well as provide vegan and vegetarian food options. No ones spoke against thej petition. The public hearing was closed at' 7:06p.m.  SERVICE  RESTAURANT. THIS U.S. INDUSTRY  COMPRISES  SHOPPING & SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.  3. APETITION! FOR A CONDITIONAL (ONE-TIME) USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A LIMITED-SERVICE FOOD TRUCK. INCLUDED IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT PRIMARILY ENGAGED IN PROVIDING FOOD SERVICES FROM VEHICLES. SEE FOOD PHOTOS ATTACHED. IT IS TO BE NAMED GOURMET STREET EATZ, LLCSTATIONED ATS 94261 LEWIS AND CLARK IN THE C-2 SHOPPING& Larry Shelton explained that the purpose of the food truck was to operate on a lot of his former business, Country Inn Donuts. Councilman Wilson asked why the conditional use permit did not follow the food truck ordinance and the food truck permit process. Sam Alton, City Attorney, stated that he was not sure if the business fell within the designated operating areas of the food truck ordinance. Mayor Austin confirmed that the food truck would not operate within the designated areas specified in the food truck ordinance.  SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.  Pageiof12  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    Councilman Wilson expressed his concern that the permit was not discussed in detail before coming to the City Council. Chairman Morton, the Planning Commission, informed the City Council that the business owner would like to operate the food truck in the future. Sam expressed concerns that the City Council and the business owners did not understand the language in the foodt truck ordinance. Schona McClellon, Director of Housing, stated that the business owners were given a copy oft the food truck ordinance and havei read its language. No one spoke against thej petition. Thej publicl hearing was closed at 7:29 p.m.  B. REGULAR MEETING  1. Call to Order- Thei meeting was called to order at 7:30j p.m.  Mayor Austin asked for a moment ofs silence for Edith Louise Cole, who was a volunteer at the Kiwanis Fishing Derby and the. Jennings Back-to-School event, who died on Sunday, October 3, 2021, and for the Mayor of Greendale, Tiffany Graham, who died at the age of 41. She was  elected: in April of2019, previously serving as a Greendale alderperson.  2. Roll Call  Council members present: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Gary Johnson, Rose Eichelberger, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner.  Council member(s) absent: none.  Also present: Mayor Yolanda Austin; Deletra Hudson, City Clerk; and Sam Alton, City  Attorney.  3. Approval of the Agenda  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved the agenda for the meeting. All in favor; none opposed. 4. Approval of the minutes from thel Regular Meeting of September 27,2021.  On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Turner, the City Council approved the minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 27, 2021, striking from the Closed Session minutes that former Councilwoman Anderson was present at the meeting and noting that Councilwoman Eichelberger was present. All in favor; none . PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS, AND  opposed.  REQUESTS  1.Presentation- - Mike Williams, CPA-Sikich-2 2021 Audit  Mike Williams, CPA - Sikich, reviewed the 2021 Audit. Mike explained that significant changes in revenue were due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected the City's tax revenue and jail operations that left the City under budget. The General Fund balance decreased from $5,500,678 to $4,964,753. Other funds increased as follows: Capital Improvement Fund balance from $1,466,111 to $1,673,143; Sewer Lateral Fund balance from $89,746 to $137,558; and Park Sales Tax Fund balance from $408,801 to $698,063. The Economic Development Fund balance decreased from $230,230 to $66,404 and leaving the Economic Development Sales Tax Fund at Mike explained the single audit regarding the Federal Awards the City had received for the year ending March 31, 2021. He reported that there were no findings. He said that there were six (6) comments from auditors related to the City's Fuel Policy, approval of the internal transfers, receipts in the finance department, uncleared bank reconciliation for resolution, and more  $426,930.  documented approvals throughout thes year.  Page 2of12  Prepared. by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    2. Comments by the public. (Please sign in. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. See Marietta Beck, 5426 Hodiamont Avenue, thanked Councilwoman Clower for following up with her. She reported her complaint regarding a vacant house, which has been vacant for a year. Cars were parking on 5458 Hodiamont Avenue again. She informed the City Council that there are Ms. Beck reported that on Hamilton Avenue, Officer Davis was notified about a commercial tow truck parked, and itl has returned. She informed the City Council that at 5479 Hamilton Avenue, thej property owner continues to dump trashi inl her backyard, and it has been an ongoing issue for Angelia Bills, 8335 Eton Place, reported via the Zoom chat feature that there was overgrown vegetation at 8331 Eton Place and 8332 Eton Place. Schona stated that she would: follow up with 3.C Councilmember's Reports (Reports arel limited to 10 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance) Councilman Stichnote thanked everyone. He reported that on October 2, 2021, he attended the Jennings High School Homecoming parade. He also attended the National Faith and Blue Community Outreach event on October 8, 2021, hosted by Faith Community Bible Church at Councilman Stichnote requested that speed bumps be placed near Hord Avenue and Emilie Avenue, due to speeding drivers when the schools let out. Councilman Stichnote asked Capt. Mann for the Highway Safety Patrol to return to the Jennings area. Capt. Mann reminded him that some of the other resources that the City has in effect from the St. Louis County Police Councilman Stichnote reported that at 8811 Scottdale Avenue tall grass and more trash were being dumped in the Scottdale Avenue cul-de-sac. He commented that the telephones in the Building Department were not being answered and voicemails were full. He requested that the He informed the public that on October 31, 2021, there will be a Trunk Or Treat event at Gary Gore Community Center from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and that on October 28, 2021, Senior Bingo will Councilwoman Fountain Henderson congratulated Officer McCrary for receiving the She asked how many Codel Enforcement Inspectors were employed by the City and how many Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that on October 5, 2021, she noticed that there was remodeling work being done at 9431 and 9427 Edgewater Drive with no posted permits. She informed the City Council that the homeowner of 9335 Sumter Drive had done work to their home, and whent they hauled away old tile, somel had fallen on the street. The tilel had not been cleaned up, so Mr. Irby and Mr. Fountain took it upon themselves toj pick up and properly dispose oft thet tile. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that at 2504 Shannon Avenue the backyard was still overgrown. She also reported that at 2525 Hord Avenue, the yard was overgrown and had visible rodents on the property. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson requested that St. Louis County be called to maintain the grass near Lucas and Hunt Road, Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked when the City Council meetings will resume being Schona responded to her questions regarding 2504 Shannon Avenue and 2525 Hord Avenue. She stated that thel Public Works Department does not go into the backyard to cut grass. She also reported that the Building Department currently has one full-time Code Enforcement  Decorum Ordinance.)  five cars now parked int the driveway.  six months.  hert thet following day.  8850. Jennings Station Road.  Department may delay his request for the! Highway Safety Patrol.  City consider enlisting temporary stafft to assist with answering phones.  bel hosted at the. Jennings Recreation Center at 11:30a.m.  Humanity int thel Middle Inaugural "Culture Through Community"award.  were. ICC certified.  located byl Buzz Westfall Plaza.  in-person.  Page 3of1 12  Prepared by Khianna WardI DeGarmo    Inspector and one part-time Code Enforcement Inspector. Schona reported that she had been working diligently to interview candidates and the City had not received many applications. She said that the Public Works Department is doing its best to keep up with the vacant lots. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked if letters were sent to thej property owners. Schona informed her that letters were sent, and the properties have been entered into the MyGov system. Shei reported that thel letters were sent in the last tenl business days. She hoped that the Code Enforcement Inspector recommendations she made to the City Council would be Sam recommended that nuisance properties could be declared a State of Emergency, yet it requires manpower, following of procedures, and proper documentation to do SO. Sam stated anyone, including residents, could help with documenting nuisance properties. Councilwoman. Brown reported that the street sweeper was in operation and she was excited to Councilwoman Brown reported that on October 6, 2021, she had an informative meeting with Capt. Mann, where he provided information on public safety operations and response to calls. She also attended the Community Outreach Unit, Faith and Blue Barbeque event on October 8, Councilwoman Brown thanked Schona, and the Building Department staff for their diligence and welcomed the department's new additions. She thanked Margie Brown, Administrative Assistant I, and Casionia Peebles-Miller, Code Enforcement Inspector, for following up on the overgrown yard at 2144 Hord Avenue. Councilwoman Brown commented that it took the homeowner less than two weeks to respond to the complaint. The resident who made the Councilwoman Brown thanked Willie Brandon, Parks and Recreation Director, and the Recreation staff for their noteworthy hospitality and for assisting those with needs with joy Councilwoman Brown informed the public that there will be open plots in the Jennings community garden in the Spring and welcomed those residents who were: interested in taking Councilman Wilson reported that he was invited by. Jennings Senior High School Social Studies Teacher, Thomas Spivey, to be a guest lecturer to four classes on the topic of local government. He said that he spoke for about thirty minutes in the school auditorium. The students behaved well, had lots of questions for him and each student left the lecture with something. Councilman Wilson attended the groundbreaking ceremony in the City of Dellwood for Refuge and Restoration Church. The church had purchased the abandoned Springwood Plaza. He stated that the church has the vision to revitalize the shopping center. The shopping center formerly housed a Schnuck's Grocery Store. Building a church and innovation center is an $11 million Councilman Wilson attended the Business Watch: meeting on October 15, 2021, and commended the St. Louis County Police Department and Capt. Mann for their thorough explanation of the advanced camera system. Councilman Wilson reported that he also attended the Neighborhood Councilman Wilson congratulated Officer McCrary for receiving the Humanity in the Middle award, which was founded by St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney, Wesley Bell, and his colleagues. The award was referred to those bridging the gap between High School students and police and building relationships with law enforcement. Councilman Wilson stated that the organization just hosted their first inaugural gala and he attended as a sponsor. He encouraged the public to check out the organization. Sam said that the organization had taken students to Councilman Wilson) hoped that everyone would continue tol be: safe and wear their masks.  approved for hire.  see the: female driver.  2021.  complaint recognized the change to the property after the follow-up. while hosting the Senior Bingo event at the Recreation Center.  on the development oft those plots.  investment.  Watch on October 5, 2021.  visit the Black Wall Street event hosted in the City of Wellston last month.  Page 4of12  Prepared by Khianna Wardl DeGarmo    Councilman Johnson recognized the entire Jennings community, as he noticed that property values havé increased in the last few months, especially in the southeast end of the City. He noticed that properties on the MLS, Redfin, and Zillow real estate websites had rising values. Councilman Johnson said that the City's auctioning and rehabbing plans are showing their face Councilman Johnson was involved with the Neighborhood Leadership Fellows (NLF), of which Councilman Wilson and Councilman Johnson are alumni. The NLF hosted a think tank of graduates of thel NLF program, in collaboration with other neighborhoods in St. Louis City. Hei reported thatl he attended the Jennings High School homecoming game, where they won, and he was pleased to see that Capt. Mann joined the event. Councilman Johnson commented that he loved to see the entire community supporting athletic programs in. Jennings and suggested that in thei future the streets should be decoratedi ins support of. Jennings High School events. Councilman Johnson reported that there is aj potential for a new site to be used as a community garden, near Hodiamont Avenue and Clifton Avenue, that is sustainable. He invited Jennings resident gardeners to take up the plots in the community gardens as a chance to give back to the Councilman Johnson asked how could the owners of Country Inn Donuts, recipient of the Jennings Tax Increment Forgivable (TIF) loan for development rehabilitation, lease the building out if they had not filled the terms of thel loan. He suggested that the Building, Public Works, Police, and Court departments have meetings to discuss citations and tol have a more effective Councilman Johnson reported that the promised running list of speed bumps from the Public Works Department was not received. He informed the public that the police contract will be in discussion soon and he suggested that in the forming of the terms oft the police contract with the City of. Jennings, that an Oversight Committee be created that included incoming officers, to monitor police interaction with council people, disrespecting council people, to have better interactions with police and1 knowledge of who is comingi in and out ofthe. Jennings community. Councilman Johnson commented that although there has been a significant increase in property values in Ward 3 and Ward 4, he felt that those wards are not being given the same attention as Wards 1 and 2. He reported that grass was growing taller than six feet in height in Ward 3 on Councilwoman. Bichelberger greeted everyone. She agreed with Councilman Johnson that the City must bel looking at howi iti is reinforcing the ordinances and following up on citations. She stated that she would be going through Ward 3, one block at a time, to note vacant properties and talk to residents, without trespassing on their property. She reported that Ms. Sawyer had volunteered to be a block captain for the area of Sapphire Avenue. Councilwoman Eichelberger understands that the councilmembers and the City staff could only do so much and believed that participation from residents could help make a real, effective change in the Jennings community. She has been working toi identify residents who are willing to step up and exchangei information. She suggested that the Nextdoor social media network is a good tool for residents and businesses to share information. Councilwoman Eichelberger reported that there was a group created tol keep residents ofWard 3 connected and more people are being added to the group. She has used Nextdoor to share the ARPA Fund Survey. Ms. Sawyer has agreed to speak with other residents on her block about the survey. Councilwoman Eichelberger informed Schona that she would be passing along the list of vacant properties she had Councilwoman Eichelberger reported that the City received many compliments for the hospitality in being thel host City for the Ascension Charity GolfTournament and reported that through the fundraising, $250,000 was awarded to each of the three charities that serve the Councilwoman Eichelberger reported that Jim Maixner, Public Works Director, did take care of the speed bumps near Woodland Elementary School, where speeding drivers were driving around the speed bumps. She expressed her concern about accidental shootings, especially  in the results oft the property values.  community.  plan ofa action.  some vacant lots and the abatement process must become stronger.  compiledi in Ward 3.  North County area.  Page 5of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    accidental shootings. Councilwoman Eichelberger has wondered what could be done as a community to prevent incidents like that from happening and is working to find an organization to provide gun locks to City of Jennings residents. She encouraged residents to Councilwoman Eichelberger suggested that the Ward 3 councilmembers restart the ward meetings, perhaps on the second Saturday of each month, to resume and to begin organizing a Ward 3 clean-up. Councilman Johnson informed her that the meetings were set for the second Saturday of the month, those meetings are held quarterly. He said he would get thei information Councilwoman Clower reported that there was a Ward 4 meeting on Saturday, October 2, 2021. She stated that they are continuing to hold the town hall meetings to keep residents involved. She believed that the City should be held accountable for the issues in the community and suggested a job fair to assist with the filling of vacant positions in City departments. Councilwoman Clower believed that the abatement process was broken, which Councilwoman Clower believed that one ward should not look different from another. She reported a pothole on Harney Avenue, resulting from the work that was being done by Missouri American Water Company. She stated that the pothole has yet to be filled at the advisement of Mayor Austin. Mayor Austin informed Councilwoman Clower that she did not deny the request for the pothole to be filled. Councilwoman Clower stated that there were five streets in Ward 4 approved for speed bumps, yet the City ran out of funds before they were Councilwoman Clower suggested that radio advertisements could be used to assist in filling open City staff positions. She wondered why it seemed that she had to fight to use her ward funds. She reported that at the last Public Works and Building Committee meeting the City's 75th Anniversary decorations were discussed. Councilwoman Clower had specified to the Councilwoman Clower suggested outsourcing staff was a good way to meet the needs of the City. She felt that the quality of the City of Jennings was going down and wondered when that would stop. Councilwoman Clower thought that the City should work together as one. Vinson Rhone, Public Works Foreman, reported that the Public Works Department had trucks going out every week to fill potholes in all wards, and trash is picked up every week. He informed the City Council that he comes to City Hall to check job application submissions Vince stated that he observed Councilman Johnson commented the grass-cutting should be contracted out in the meeting's chat feature. When Vince began with the City, all the wards werel being regularly maintained but once the grass-cutting was contracted out, the fence lines Vince stated that the Public Works staff were able to cut the following properties that day: 7021 Blewett Avenue, Albia Terrace, and the property near White Castle. The property at 7021 Blewett Avenue was cut twice in the 2021 year because it had already been in the system and did not require that a letter be sent out to the property owner. Albia Terrace had been in the system, so it was sent to Public Works along with the Blewett Avenue property. Vince informed Councilman Johnson that the property that he referenced on the corner of Marge Avenue and Sapphire Avenue was privately-owned, until the owners are notified, the City Councilwoman Clower commented that Vince only had two members on staff, and he needed more employees. Mayor Austin asked Vince if he only had two staff members in the Public Works Department. Vince informed her that thel Public Works Department did have more than Councilman Turner stated that he drove through the City and noticed that speed bump signs were placed next to the bump. He suggested that the signs precede the speed bump.  act.  tol her.  shel had communicated in al letter.  placed.  committee that Ward 4 should bei included ini the anniversary decorations.  once a week. Ifno one is applying, then therei is no one: for him toi interview.  began tol become overgrown again.  could not cuti it.  twoj people but not enough people ont the grass crew.  Page 6of12  Prepared by Khianna WardI DeGarmo    Councilman Turner reported that there was trash dumping and high grass in a vacant lot at Councilman Turner reported that he attended the Ward 4 town hall meeting. He was glad to attend the meeting because some residents of the ward gave him things to consider. Councilman Turner stated that there seemed tol be no focus on goals for changes residents want to see in the City of Jennings. That was the reason why things have not changed in Ward 4, and Councilman Turner believes that homeowners should be held accountable. He believed that Ward 4 was changing, and it will bei improving within thei next five (5) years. The City will be Councilman Turner noticed that through the Adopt-A-Stop program, that when he began to collect and dispose of trash, other residents began to follow suit. He stated that even when he was hospitalized, hej paid someone to continue to take care of the stop he adopted. Councilman Turner chose to take pride in his community and to talk positively about his community. He noticed that bus riders have not been disposing of their trash appropriately, which is what Councilman Turner asked why the derelict houses across from the Councilman Rodney Epps' Park could not be boarded up or taken down. He expressed that this was a dangerous situation since children play at the park. Councilman Turner reported that 8335 Eton Place had neighboring properties with overgrown lots again. He stated that he received a compliment while he was in the hospital, thanking him because the Public Works Department took care of Councilman Turner challenged everyone to change what is, and encouraged them to change their perspectives. He challenged everyone to do something different and share it with others. Councilman Turner declared that he would lead by example and share what he has done to  2019 Switzer Avenue.  until residents changed their perspective, they will not see change happening.  surprised what Ward 4 will look like.  leaves the area looking unkempt.  thel high grass at 83601 Eton) Place.  better his community. 3.MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Austin stated that she appreciated all the City departments. Shel knew that the Department Heads are working hard to find staff and are given complaints. Shei informed the City Council for the record, that the Public Works Department had nine full-time employees and two part-time employees. Mayor Austin stated that she appreciated the Department Heads and that residents Mayor Austin reported that on Monday, November 1, 2021, there would be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Oak Street Health Center, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Buzz Westfall Plaza. The Mayor Austin informed the public that the City had spent the CARES Act funds and the information of what it was spent on was provided to councilmembers, mentioned in some of the other meetings, and noted in the 2021 Audit. She stated that the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, approximately $2.7 million, the City had received just under $1.4 million of those funds and it has yet to be spent. The City was still in the planning stages and asking for public input on the City website until Saturday, November 6, 2021. Shes stated that the staff at the Recreation Center and Verna Charles, Mayor's Assistant, were willing to assist anyone who Mayor Austin thanked Dr. Knight, Jennings School District Superintendent, and Dr. Jones- Fowler, Jennings High School Principal, for involving the high school seniors in the feedback process. Mayor Austin shared the five areas in which the ARPA funds could be used. She asked Mayor Austin informed the City Council that the Ways and Means & Public Safety Committee  appreciate them as well.  business would begin service onl November 3, 2021.  needed] help with providing their feedback.  that thej public spread the word to other residents toj provide feedback. willl bei involved in the discussion of the police contract.  Page 7of12  Prepared by Khianna WardI DeGarmo    Mayor Austin informed the public to mark their calendars for December 18, 2021, for the City's 75th anniversary and groundbreaking ceremony for the new City Center at 2315 Ada Wortley Avenue. Immediately following, there would be ai reception at the present Jennings City Hall at Mayor Austin reminded the public that the community is the City's eyes and ears. She has no problem with concerns and complaints, they help the City to move forward and to do better. Complaints and compliments, which are also helpful to encourage the City, may be submitted on  21201 Hord Avenue.  the City of Jennings website, www.ciboliemingson. D.] MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved thei monthly department reports. Alli in favor; none opposed.  E.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  1. Ways and Means & Public Safety Committee - Councilman Wilson stated that he welcomed agenda items and discussion on the committee, especially regarding the police contract. Councilman Johnson stated that he was asking specifically for an Oversight Committee for Councilman Wilson reported that there was a meeting on' Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The committee discussed the ARPA funds survey, used as a tool to engage the residents while keeping in mind the federal guidelines for using the funds. The committee discussed the line-item transfer for the parks, the approval of budget amendment #2 for the ARPA funds and the City Clerk's Office, the approval of the replacement of the handrails, the approval of the plumbing contract, the disposal of obsolete computer equipment, and the auctioning oft the Public 2. Public Works & Building Committee Councilman Johnson reported that there was a meeting held on' Tuesday, October 19, 2021. The committee discussed the approval of the stop signs at Lucas and Hunt Road and Robley Drive at the entrance/exit of Koeneman Park, the approval oft thes stop signs on Lucas and Hunt Road and Blewett Avenue exiting Lions Park, and 3. Parks & Recreation Committee - Councilman Stichnote reported that there was no meeting. 4. Policy and Ordinance Committee Councilman Wilson reported that there was a meeting on October 13, 2021, which he hosted as Co-Chair in the absence of Councilman Turner. The 5. Municipal League - Councilman Wilson reported that the Missouri Municipal League held an Executive Board meeting on Thursday, October 21, 2021. The committee discussed the upcoming session that willi include the newi policy amendments that were approved at the. Annual Missouri Municipal League Conference held at St. Louis Union Station Hotel in September He advised that Thursday, November 4, 2021, will be the General Membership meeting at The Heights Recreational Center located in Brentwood. Councilman Wilson encouraged 6.P Planning Commission - Councilman Johnson reported that there was a meeting on' Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 5:45 p.m. The committee discussed the petition for a conditional use permit too operate a uniform store for retail, healthcare supplies, and medical accessories, the petition for ac conditional use permit to operate al limited-service restaurant at 9426 Lewis and Clark, and the petition for a conditional use permit to operate al limited-service food truck at 9426 Lewis and  personnel changes.  Works vehicles.  the discussion of the Beautification Committee for the community gardens.  committee discussed the approval of the Revised Vehiclel Policy.  2021.  councilmembers to attend.  Clark.  7. Economic Development. Board There was no meeting. 8. Youth Commission - Report provided. Prepared by Khianna Wardi DeGarmo  Page 8of12    9. Senior Commission - Report provided. F.LEGAL BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THAT STOP SIGNS BE PLACED ON BOTH OLD LUCAS AND HUNT ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLEWETT AVENUE AND THAT A Ont the motion for the first reading madel by Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson for Bill #2666. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman Clower, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson for the Bill #2666 became Ordinance #2603 by the following roll call vote of the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Rose Eichelberger, Gary Johnson, Joseph' Turner, and Lorraine Clower; none absent nor opposing. 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THAT STOP SIGNS BE PLACED AT THE INTERSECTION OF OLD LUCAS AND HUNT ROAD AND ROBLEY DRIVE AND THAT THE STOP SIGN BE: REPOSITIONED AT' THE KOENEMAN PARK ENTRANCE/EXIT: On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown for Bill #2667. Sam did the first reading oft the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Turner for the second Bill #2667 became Ordinance #2604 by the following roll call vote of the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Rose Eichelberger, Gary Johnson, Joseph Turner, and Lorraine Clower; none absent nor opposing. 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT GRANTED TO THEIR FUTURE'S BRIGHT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER TO READ AND BE GRANTED TO THEIR FUTURE'S BRIGHT ACADEMY II, LLC AT 8850 JENNINGS STATION IN THE Ont the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Clower, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson for Bill #2668. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for the second Bill #2668 became Ordinance #2605 by the following roll call vote of the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Rose Eichelberger, Gary. Johnson, Joseph Turner, and Lorraine Clower; none absent nor opposing. 4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO SHANTAY CAVER TO OPERATE A RETAIL UNIFORM AND MEDICAL ACCESSORY STORE AT 6811 WEST FLORISSANT AVE., IN THE CITY OF On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilman Turner for Bill #2669. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman Clower, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson for the second reading. Bill #2669 became Ordinance #2606 by the following roll call vote of the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Rose Eichelberger, Gary Johnson, Joseph Turner, and Lorraine Clower; none absent nor opposing.  STOP SIGN BE PLACED ATTHE LIONS PARK EXIT.  second reading. Sam did the second reading oft the ordinance.  reading. Sam did the second reading oft the ordinance.  CITY OF VENNINGS, MISSOURI.  reading. Sam didt the second reading oft the ordinance.  JENNINGS, MISSOURI.  Sam did the second reading of the ordinance.  Page 9of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    5. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO LAQUANNA JOHNSON AND LARRY SHELTON TO OPERATE A LIMITED SERVICE RESTAURANT AT 9426 LEWIS AND CLARK BLVD., IN THE CITY On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower for Bill #2670; Councilman Johnson opposed. By the roll call of votes voting ini favor oft the: reading: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Rose Eichelberger, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner. Sam did the first Councilman Johnson asked how the ordinance could move forward, the TIF loan was not satisfied. Mayor Austin stated that the property owner will have to pay back the loan. Kellie Shelton, Economic Development Coordinator, informed Councilman Johnson that part of the terms of the forgivable loan was, in case the business owner did not complete the work, they On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson Sam suggested that hei review the loan terms with Kellie. Councilman Wilson inquired as to why this was not discussed at the Planning Commission when the petition was presented, before Councilman Johnson exited the meeting at 10:03 p.m. Councilman Johnson returned to the Mayor Austin informed Councilman Wilson that the Planning Commission was not privy to this Bill #2670 became Ordinance #2607 by the following roll call vote of the councilmembers, voting in favor: Yolonda Fountain Henderson and Joseph Turner; Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Gary. Johnson and Rose Eichelberger abstained; Allan Stichnote and Lorraine Clower opposed. Councilman Johnson requested thel loan documents tol be shared with the City Council. 6. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO LAQUANNA JOHNSON AND LARRY SHELTON TO OPERATE A LIMITED SERVICE FOOD TRUCK AT 9426 LEWIS AND CLARK BLVD., IN THE CITY On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the City Council approved the motion to table the ordinance. By the following roll call vote of the councilmembers' voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Rosel Eichelberger, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and Joseph Turner; Yolonda Fountain Henderson opposed.  OF. JENNINGS, MISSOURI.  reading oft the ordinance.  must pay back thel loan withi interest within five (5), years. for the second reading. Sam did the second reading oft the ordinance.  coming tot the City Council. meeting at 10:04 p.m.  information att thet time the petition wasi reviewed.  OF. JENNINGS, MISSOURI.  G.UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 1.Accept the 2021 Audit  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the City  Council accepted the 2021 Audit. All ini favor; none opposed.  2. Approval of Budget Amendment #2- -ARPA Funds & City Clerk's Office  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved budget amendment #2, including the accurate appropriation of the ARPA  Page 10of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    funds awarded to the City and the line-item transfers of the City Clerk's Office to Supplies for  $7,000 and] Hospitality for $3,000. Alli ini favor; none opposed.  3. Approval oft the Revised Vehicle. Policy  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the City Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked who would be enforcing the policy. Deletra stated that all City Departments Heads are responsible for ensuring their staff adheres to the policy. On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City Council approved thej plumbing services contract from Linek Plumbing for $52,104.. All in favor; 5. Approval oft the disposition afnon-operational. and obsolete computer equipment On the motion made by Councilman Stichnote, seconded by Councilman Turner, the City Council approved the order to destroy non-operational and obsolete City computer equipment.  Council approved thei revised Vehicle Policy. All ini favor; none opposed.  4. Approval of the Professional Plumbing Services Contract  none opposed.  Alli ini favor; none opposed.  6. Approval oft the auctioning the Public Works vehicles through Purple Wave Ont the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Turner, the City Council approved the auctioning of thel Public Works vehicles #24 - 20001 Ford F-250 Super Duty and? #42-2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500.. All ini favor; none opposed.  7.Approval ofar memorial tree  On the motion made by Councilman Stichnote seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved the planting of a memorial tree for Mrs. Edith Cole, west of the lakeside  pavilion at] Koeneman Park. All ini favor; none opposed. 8.Approval of the monthly bills for payment.  Ont the: motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Turner, the City Council  approved thei monthly bills for payment. All in favor; none opposed.  I.MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS  Mayor Austin thanked everyone who stayed on until the end oft the City Council meeting, a total  oftwenty-nine attendees joined, besides elected and appointed officials. J.CLOSED SESSION, LEGAL ANDI PERSONNEL (RSMO 610:021-3)  On October 25, 2021, on the motion made by Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilwoman Eichelberger, the City Council approved a closed session for Personnel (RSMO 610:021-3) by the following roll call vote of councilmembers voting in favor: Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Johnson, Eichelberger, Turner, and Clower; Stichnote absent; none Also, present were Mayor Yolanda Austin; Sam Alton, City Attorney; and City Clerk, Deletra  opposing nor abstaining. Hudson.  1. PERSONNEL The following actions were taken:  Hirel Full Time Code Enforcement Inspectors  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the City Council approved the recommendation from Schona McClellon, Director of Housing, to hire  Page 11of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    Curtis White for the full-time Code Enforcement Inspector position pending the outcome of all pre-employment screening. The recommendation was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger, Clower, and' Turner; none absent; On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved the recommendation from Schona McClellon, Director of Housing, to hire Corey McIntyre for the full-time Code Enforcement Inspector position pending the outcome of all pre-employment screening. The recommendation was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger, Johnson, Clower, and  Johnson opposing none abstaining.  Turner; none absent; none opposing nor abstaining. b. Hirel Part-Time Bus Driver  On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilwoman Eichelberger, the City Council approved the recommendation from Willie Brandon, Recreation Director, to hire Carmelita Williams for the part-time Bus Driver position pending the outcome ofa all pre-employment screening. The recommendation was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger, Johnson, Clower, and  Turner; none absent; none opposing nor abstaining.  Hire Part-Time Public Works Laborer  On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved the recommendation from. James Maixner, Public Works Director, to hire Antonio Samuel for the part-time Public Works Laborer position pending the outcome ofall pre-employment screening. The recommendation was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger, Johnson, Clower, and Turner;  none absent; none opposing nor abstaining.  d. Hire] Full Time Correction Officer  Ont the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved the recommendation from Lt. Pervis. Jones, Correction Department, to hire the following candidates for the full-time Correction Officer positions, pending the outcome  ofall pre-employment screening: Tyana Jackson Jamal Bryant Petula Bell Lonnie Ford  The recommendation was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger, Johnson, Clower, and Turner; none absent; none  opposing nor abstaining. K.ADJOURNMENT  Ont the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council voted by roll call votes of the following council members to adjourn the meeting at 10:58 p.m.: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Rose Eichelberger, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and Joseph Turner; none absent;  none opposed nora abstained.  Approved: Attest:  Mayor  Yhas B  Deletra  City Clerk  Page 12of12  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo