JENNENGS  Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting Telemeeting Via Zoom Video December 20, 2021 Regular Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.  Thet two thousand fourl hundred and twenty-eighth meeting oft the. Jennings City Council was held  onl Monday, December 20, 2021, at' 7:00p.m. via Zoom Video.  A. PUBLIC! HEARING B. REGULAR MEETING  Mayor Austin requested ai moment of silence for Detective Antonio Valentine, who was killed in thel line of duty. Shes stated that] prayers willl be said for his family, St. Louis County officers, and  St. Louis County Jennings Precinct officers.  1. Call to Order- Thei meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.  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. 3. Approval oft the Agenda  Also present: Mayor Yolanda Austin; Deletra Hudson, City Clerk; and Sam Alton, City Attorney. Ont ther motion madel by Councilwoman! Brown, seconded! by Councilman Wilson, the City Council 4. Approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting of November 22, 2021. Ont the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Turner, the City Council approved the minutes from the Regular Meeting ofl November 22, 2021. Johnson opposed. Roll call: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger, Johnson, Clower, and' Turner. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson stated that she did not say that Lt. Troy Doyle donated 10 turkeys. Lt. Doyle distributed ten (10) turkeys, three (3) went to Capt. Mann and Mayor Austin Councilman Johnson stated that in thel November 22, 2021, minutes, in the New Business section itstatedt thatl he asked if Mike Vilmer, Code Enforcement Contractor, submitted an application to the City. He stated that he asked if Mike Vilmer was interviewed, and the response was that it could not bei recalled. He also commented that in the Mayor's Closing Remarks, thet total number C.PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS, AND  approved the agenda for the: meeting. Alli ini favor; none opposed.  went withl him to distribute thet turkeys.  ofa attendees was approximately 40 people on the meeting was incorrect.  REQUESTS  1.1 Presentation - 2022 Employee Medical Benefit  Emily Bremer and] Kelly Rector presented the 2022) Employee Medical Benefits. Emily stated that in 2021 the City of. Jennings was with Aetna fori its second year and saw low employee waiver  Page 1of10  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    rates between 2020-2021. She statedt that the struggles with secondaryi insurance, American Public Life (APL) had urged them to create a plan with the City Clerk's Office toi improve and make the claims process smoother. Emily summarized that United Healthcare offered a small group plan at 13j percent under current Aetna premium rates. The United Healthcare insurance plan will help to reduce the employee out-of-pocket maximum and copays, and the plan would also include major Emily stated that Kansas City Life offered ai rate guarantee fort the! 2022 year and Deltal Dental and Vision guaranteed: noi rate: increase until January 2023. Emily stated that they did explore with the 24:1 Municipal Partnership, al Kansas City Life vision and dental insurance plan along with other municipalities in the area. They recommend staying with Delta Dental and Vision for the 2022 Emily stated thatt the Aetnaj premium cost average per employee was projected at $826.17in2 2021 but ended up being under that amount at $817.23. Aetna's 2022 premium rates are projected at $869.88 per employee and United Healthcare was projected at $710.92 per employee. She stated that the APL cost average premium per employee was adjusted to match the deductible of the plans. Emily stated that when comparing the average employeel bi-weekly cost, United Healthcare won. The Aetna employee cost would rise to $140.40 from $119.52 bi-weekly, and United Healthcare would lower for employees to $65.061 bi-weekly. Employee out-of-pocket deductibles would remaini thes same at $3,000 outpatient and $0: inpatient. The City's ACA Safel Harbor was at $209.91 which was well within the range considering the employee bi-weekly rates with United Emily summarized that they recommended moving the medical insurance to United Healthcare with the APL Medlink supplement. She stated that they also recommended submitting data to Everside Health to apply for a grant to expand employee offerings of direct primary care at no extra cost to the City. They recommended renewing the dental and vision insurance with Delta, renewing the Kansas City Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with noi rate Councilman Johnson asked ift the City Council would still be offered the Delta dental and vision plans. Deletra informed him that the City Council's benefit structure would not be changing. 2.Comments by the) public. (Please signi in. Comments arel limited to 3 minutes. Seel Decorum  providers liket thel BJCI Healthcare: network.  year.  Healthcare.  increase.  Ordinance.)  There were1 no citizen comments.  3.Couneilmember'si Reports (Reports are limited to 10 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance) Councilman Stichnote reported that at 8811 Scottdale Avenue, there was tall grass that had not been cut in the 2021 year. He reported that 2715 High Ridge Avenue seemed to be aj problem property. He asked Schona McClellon, Director of Housing, what had been done in the past regarding all the items lefti in the property'sf front yard, because therel had been no change. Councilman Stichnote: reported that at 9105 Clarion Drive, the City barricades had been moved there weret trash, tree limbs, and as swimming pool dumped there. Vinson stated that Public Works willi investigate the issue. Councilman Stichnote also requested that Vinson checks on a pothole on Sharidge Drive, where there seems to be a sewer issue that caused the pothole to get deeper. Vince reported that the pothole was marked by Missouri American Water Company, which was aware of the issue. He informed Councilman Stichnote that asphalting to the street was delayed until the sewer issuel had been addressed. Councilman Stichnote reported that near 9229 Leamont Councilman Stichnote thanked Public Works for fixing the pothole near Shannonaire Drive and Councilman Stichnote quoted the traffic statistics report from Capt. Mann that there were 609 tickets issued for expired plates and failure toi register between January 1, 2021, to November 30, 2021. He stated that it was reported that 73 abandoned automobiles were ticketed. Councilman Stichnote thought that there were more that had been ticketed. Capt. Mann reported that he was  Drive there was ai tire on the street and asked that it bej picked up.  St. Cyr Drive.  Page2of10  Prepared by Khianna WardI DeGarmo    looking into whether what had been in the report was strictly the tagging of the vehicle or the Councilman Stichnote reported that he attended Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 18, 2021, and attended the City's 75th Anniversary Celebration & Groundbreaking event later that Councilman Stichnote wished everyone a Happy Holiday and hoped that everyone would be safe. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported the potholes on Shannonaire Drive and St. Cyr Drive and Dorwood Drive, near the Gary Gore Community Center, were filled per her request. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported at 2525 Hord Avenue and 2504 Shannon Avenue the backyards were overgrown. She also reported at 2663 Terrace Lane and Lucas and Hunt Road, there were light poles out. The light pole number was J-67. She stated that near 8450 Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reminded everyone that children were on school break and Councilwoman Fountain Henderson stated that she was against the City of Jennings Employee COVID-19 Vaccination & Face Covering Policy that was being discussed later int the meeting. Councilwoman Fountain! Henderson provided feedback regardingi the. American Rescuel Plan Act Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that the Groundbreaking event on Saturday, December 1gth, was too cold for a long program. She feltt that the Ward 2 council members were Councilwoman Fountain Henderson stated that the Police Luncheon at Gary Gore Community Center was attended by officers who used to work for the City of. Jennings. Councilwoman: Fountain Henderson attended the wake of Detective. Antonio Valentine. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson stated that if people could be at City Hall for the Groundbreaking Reception, then why could City Hall not be opened to return toi in-person City Council meetings so the public could attend. Shes stated that the St. Louis County Council does Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked Vince who is the contact person for Ameren. Vince stated that he would contact. Ameren the following day regarding thel lights thats shei reported out. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson wished everyone a safe Merry Christmas and Happy New Councilman Wilson reported on the 75th Anniversary and Groundbreaking event. He stated that it was great tos see the community come out, and those who invested in the community. Councilman Wilson yielded two minutes of1 his time to Zelma Chikeleze, Senior Commission. Ms. Chikeleze thanked Councilman Wilson. She commented that the Celebration & Groundbreaking event was well organized. She stated that people should be proud to be in the City of. Jennings. Ms. Chikeleze wished everyone to continue to work together toj put. Jennings on top as a City. She stated that Jennings was a good place tol live. She wished everyone al Merry Councilwoman Brown thanked all for joining the City Council meeting tol hear what was being said and tol hear what residents have to say. Shei reported that there was a lot of excitement in the month, andt thej past weekend. Shel knew that there was a lot ofv work that wenti into the great results  ticketing of vehicles. afternoon.  Lucas and Hunt] Road, thel light keeps going on and off.  return to school on January 4, 2022.  (ARPA) Funds. Shes stated that the money should be given to thei residents.  given more: representation at the event.  allow some of the public to attend inj person.  Year.  Christmas.  that were garnered.  Page 3of1 10  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    Councilwoman Brown reported that on November 23, 2021, the Urban League served over 500 Councilwoman Brown reported that on November 29,2021, Ward 21 hosted a town hall meeting. It was a great opportunity tol hear from residents. Councilman Wilson was the facilitator for the Councilwoman Brown asked Vince about the status ofa pothole at Ranchdale Drive near Halls Ferry Road. Vince stated that he called Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) and was waiting ona Councilwoman Brown reported that on Saturday, December 11, 2021, St. Louis Community Outreach Unit hosted the 2nd Annual Blake Snyder Community Coat Drive & Giveaway at Gary Gore Community Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. She stated that many items were brand new and beautiful, donated between December 1st and December 9th. Councilwoman Brown stated that there was as strongt team spirit. Shei reported that thei next event was expected tol bel bigger and better Councilwoman Brown thanked Mr. Brandon for hosting the vaccination event on December 4, 2021, at the Recreation Center. She stated that she reçeived her COVID-19 booster shot. She Councilwoman Brown thanked everyone who attended the 75th Anniversary Celebration & Councilwoman Brown hoped that with the beginning of the new year, all will approach it with hope andj prosperity int thei future. Sher reminded everyonet that teamwork: makes the dream ai reality. Councilman Johnson reported that he noticed on Switzer Avenue and Jennings Station Road near the old school, that the City's barricade had been moved and someone had dumped trashi in Councilman Johnson thanked Vince for help from the Public Works staff, who noticed him Councilman Johnson implored Mayor Austin to consider returning to in-person City Council meetings. He commented that after the Groundbreaking Reception, it was proof that the City Councilman Johnson stated that he attended the Groundbreaking event. It was a good event and exciting to see progress being made on the new City Hall and Civic Center. Yet, he felt like a visitor at the event, which gave him ai feeling ofi indifference. He stated that the reception was good, with good food. He commented that he would like some kind of activity in the south end Councilman Johnson stated for the record that there was a total number of twenty-nine (29) attendees at the meeting; three (3) of which were residents or not associated with the City. He stated that holding meetings inj person again would get more: residential participation. Councilman Johnson stated that working as a team was mentioned. He commented that until it is specified who is on the team and their roles, it could not work. He agreed that they should work together as a team yet knew that everyone had different ideas and that should include Councilman Johnson wished everyone Happy Holidays and hoped that everyone spends time Councilwoman Eichelberger apologized for missing the event. She stated that she had a conflicting appointment that kept her from attending the event. She was proud to be a part of Jennings. She looked forward to seeing growth. Councilwoman Eichelberger felt that the City  Thanksgiving' boxes. Shel helped to deliver some tot thei residents. meeting and emphasized the need tol hear from residents.  letter. He will follow up withl her.  in2 2022.  commented thati ifit was necessary to get, she was not opposed to vaccination.  Groundbreaking Saturday, December 18, 2021.  the area.  collecting trash one day and stopped tol help.  could have a safe gathering in-person without restrictions.  ofJ Jennings.  transparency. with their family.  wasi missing a community center and she was excited about it.  Page 4of10  Prepared by Khianna Wardl DeGarmo    Councilwoman Eichelberger met with Schona in the Building Department to get ani idea oft the issues they are facing. She stated that she understood that they were short-staffed and the City was also short-staffed. She volunteered some time to help by being proactive and following up on complaints and issues fromi residents. Councilwoman Eichelberger sent a list of things that were brought to her attention by residents and followed up on what the resolution was or what steps must be taken. Councilwoman Eichelberger committed to keeping a list of things that are brought tol her attention and what shel had noticed to the correct people, with resolutions tol help keep ai record of whati is being donei in Jennings. Shel had done sO with the Building Department Councilwoman Eichelberger reported issuing the Ward 3 Newsletter to residents to dol her part. Av volunteer: resident had elected tol help keepi it goingi in thei future by collecting content and will makes sure the newsletter was issued, should Councilwoman Eichelberger not remain in office. Councilwoman Eichelberger wished everyone a Happy Holiday and urged residents not to Councilwoman Clower stated Happy Holidays to all. She asked Vince what happened regarding the! pothole near Helen Avenue andl Harney Avenue. Vince stated that thej pothole was on the list to do, he could not givel her at time of completion as it was done by a contractor. He stated that hei informed the mayor that with snowy weather approaching it still had not been filled, Public Works will filli it with a cold patch. She asked him to follow up with the contractor because the pothole has been there for almost a year. Vince explained the contractor permitting process to Councilwoman Clower reported that there was a hole in the middle of] Hodiamont Avenue with thei metal plate covering it. Vince stated that Missouri American Water Company was aware of the pothole. Hes said that contractors were all over the City working on streets. Councilwoman Clower asked Schona to follow up on thei metal plate on the street near the 54001 block of Helen Councilwoman Clower asked Capt. Mann about the property that Ms. Beck reported at the last meeting at 5458 Hodiamont Avenue, where there were box trucks parked there. Capt. Mann stated that officers had followed up diligently, tagged twenty (20) vehicles and the vehicles are in the driveways onl Hodiamont Avenue. Hei reminded Councilwoman Clower once the vehicles Councilwoman Clower reported a while back, that near Helen Avenue and Harney Avenue, on a. Jennings lot, someone had disposed of trash and tree limbs there. She stated that it was sent down tol Public Works. Shes stated they werel located between! Harney Avenue and. Janet Avenue, and another between Helen Avenue and Harney Avenue. Vince stated that his crew was out in Councilwoman Clower stated that she made complaints regarding lots, 5455 Helen Avenue and 5447 Helen. Avenue, that have overgrown grass. Vince informed her that Public Works has not stopped cutting grass until thei first snowfall. Shei reported on' Wilborn Avenue, a couch needed to be removed on a lot where it had been dumped. He stated that someone from Public Works Councilwoman Clower commented that she did not break the chain of command, regarding the placement ofs signs onj private property, which would later be discussed: in thei meeting. She stated that she didi not go to any employee withi instructions, but the department head. Councilman Turner reported that the Saturday, December 18th Groundbreaking event was a Councilman Turner reported to Vince that near Granada Place and Acacia Drive, there was a street signi missing, coming from McLaran Avenue. He stated that hei received a complaint about vehicles parkedb blockinga a resident'sd driveway, wheret the No Parking' signs need tol bei replaced  andi intends to do sO with Public Works as well.  hesitate to reach out tol her.  Councilwoman Clower. Schona stated that she will follow up with her.  Avenue.  arei moved on the street again, it resets the clock to get them removed.  Ward 41 that day. He would follow up the next day.  would investigate it.  good experience and beautiful to seej people come together.  ont that side of D'Amato Court.  Page! 50 of10  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    Councilman Turner was called from Fairview Village Senior Living that had lights out in the driveway, and1 he askedi ifit was thep property owner's responsibility or not. Vince confirmed that itv was thej property owner's responsibility to replace the driveway lights of Fairview Village. Councilman Turner commented that he appreciated that Mayor Austin recognized the residents He stated that at 5471 Helen Avenue were there seemed like ai rough situation at the property. Councilman Turner took note ofsome concerns: from the homeowner. liket the furnace, electricity box, and the front steps of thel home. He stated that it was good to speak with thel homeowner's Councilman Turner commented that what Councilwoman Eichelberger shared about the Ward3 newsletter. He commented that it was good to come together and great toj pass around in Ward 4. Councilman Turner appreciated Vince and the Public Works Department. He quoted the  whol had been int the City fora al long time.  daughters and tol build a relationship with them.  Prayer for Protection by. James Dillet Freeman.  3.MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Austin reported that the 75th Anniversary Celebration and Groundbreaking event was a success. Shet thanked department heads and staff for working hard to ensure a great ands successful Mayor Austin stated that the City received proclamations from Congresswoman Cori Bush, Senator Brian Williams, State Representative Marlene' Terry, and St. Louis County Executive, Dr. Sam] Page. Shet thanked all who attended the event. It was cold and shet thanked those who endured Mayor Austin reported that the City recognized four Jennings families who have been in the community for over sixty (60) years: the Bommarito, Hibb, Kuchenmeister, and Wuesthoff families. She thanked the following businesses also for staying in the City ofJennings for many years: Bellm Plumbing, Memorial Park Cemetery, Norwood Hills Country Club, and Stout Sign Company. She thanked the committees that participated and the Chairman Deletra Hudson, City Mayor Austin reported that onl Friday, December 17, 2021, at the Business Watch meeting, Steve Pokorney from STS Car Care and Pastor Trevor Barnes of Northside St. Louis Seventh-day She stated that she received a text message from Mr. McKinney Thursday, December 16, 2021, who was a developer in Ward 4 and Ward 2, that thirty (30) vacant lots were approved for low- Mayor Austin stated that regarding the placement of signs in Ward 4, which was displayed on screen during the meeting. She advised Vince that a sign could not be placed upon a non-profit organization or church property stating that there was a camera onsite, where there were no cameras located that werei requested by Councilwoman Clower. There weret two other areas where shel had requested that the signs bej placed, one on City property. She stated that Vince informed her there was no camera ont the City property location. Mayor Austin instructed Vince that a City employee could not place the signs on the non-profit property. If there was a camera on City property then it could possibly bej placed. Sam stated that it was also prohibited by the City code  event on Saturday, December 18, 2021.  tot the end oft the event.  Clerk, and Chairman Verna Charles, Mayor's Assistant.  Adventist Church werei recognized for their participation att thei meetings.  incomel house funding in Ward 4.  ofordinances.  Mayor. Austin wished everyone al Happy Holiday. D. MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  Ont thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded1 by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council Councilman Johnson asked regarding the Economic Development report if the 2019 Street Improvement Project was the Garesche Street Improvement project. Mayor Austin confirmed that  approved the monthly departmental: reports. All in favor; none opposed.  Page 6of10  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    it was the same. He then asked regarding 2544 Oepts Avenue, once the property was determined ahistoricl building, what would thenl happen. Mayor Austins statedt that willl looka at thel list tor replace  thel house ont the property. E.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 20221 Employee Medical Benefits.  1. Ways and Means &. Public Safety Committee - Councilman Wilson stated that there was a meeting on Wednesday, December 9,2021. The committee discussed the recommendation ofthe 2.Public Works & Building Committee - Councilman Johnson stated that there was a meeting Thursday, December 16, 2021. The committeel heard aj presentation ont thei removal ofsix (6) speed bumps from Councilwoman Fountain Henderson and Councilman Stichnote. The committee also discussed grass cutting and asked each committee member from each ward to make a list of 3.1 Parks & Recreation Committee Councilman Stichnote reported that there was no meeting. 4.Policy and Ordinance Committee - Councilman Turner reported that there wasi no meeting. 5.1 Municipal League - Councilman Wilson stated that conversations about a vehicle tampering ordinance, which makes it illegal to tamper with car doors, will be forwarded to the Policy and Ordinance Committee. He explained that thei idea was recommended by County Councilman Mark Harder. Councilman Wilson thought it wise for the City to consider pursuing making it an He reported that the Municipal League will be meeting in January 2022. He reported that as of October 2021, Sales Tax was up to $11.5 million, which was 2j percent more than pre-pandemic Councilman Wilson recommended that the new. Missouri Municipal League be visited. 6. Planning Commission Councilman Johnson stated that the Planning Commission had a meeting on' Thursday, December 2,2021.The committee discussed the site development plans for the new City Hall and Community Center. Joel Kerschen, KAI Architects, presented to the  properties that could use the grass-cutting services.  ordinance. 2019.  committee the plan review, andt thej plan was passed byt the committee. 7.1 Economic Development Board-T There was noi meeting. 8. Youth Commission - Report provided. 9. Senior Commission - Report provided. F.LEGALI BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  1. AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A LOCAL USE TAX FOR GENERAL REVENUE PURPOSES AT THE RATE OF ONE AND ONE FOURTH PERCENT (1.25%) PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY AND SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 144.600 THROUGH 144.761 RSMO; PROVIDIING FOR THE USE TAXTO BE REPEALED, REDUCED OR RAISED INTHE SAME AMOUNT AS ANY CITY SALES TAXI IS REPEALED, REDUCED ORI RAISED; ANDI PROVIDINGFORSUBMISSION: OFTHE PROPOSALTOTHE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY FOR THEIR APPROVAL AT THE GENERAL ELECTION CALLED AND' TO BEI HELD INTHE CITY ON APRIL5, On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for Bill #2674. Roll call: Stichnote, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger, Turner; Fountain Henderson, Johnson, and Clower opposed. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. Councilman Wilson and Sam explained the Use' Tax Ordinance ini more detail.  2022.  Page7of10  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    On the motion made by Councilwoman Eichelberger, seconded by Councilman Wilson, for the Bill #26741 became Ordinance #2610by the following roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting ini favor: Allan Stichnote, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Rose Eichelberger, Gary Johnson, Joseph 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL, REQUISITION, ACQUISITION AND/OR PURCHASE OF MULTIPLE REAL PROPERTIES SITUATED WITHIN THE On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for Bill #2675. Sam did thei firsti reading ofthe ordinançe. On thei motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for the second reading. Bill! #26751 became Ordinance: #2611 byt the following roll call vote oft 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.  second reading. Sam did thes second reading of the ordinance.  Turner, and Lorraine Clower; Yolondal Fountain Henderson opposing.  CITY OF JENNINGS, STATE OF MISSOURI.  Sam didt the second reading oft the ordinance.  G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  1.  ANORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF. JENNINGS, MISSOURI, ADOPTINGA POLICY REQUIRING EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS TO BE On the motion for the first reading made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown for Bill #2676. Deletra asked ifit needed the first reading since it was read before. Sam stated that it did because the language was added per the request of the City Council. Roll call: Stichnote, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger, Clower, and' Turner; Fountain Henderson, and. Johnson On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Eichelberger for the second reading. Roll call: Stichnote, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger, Turner; Johnson abstained; Bill #26761 became Ordinance: #26121 byt the followingi roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting ini favor: Allan Stichnote, Janel Brown, Terry Wilson, Rose Eichelberger, Joseph Turner; Lorraine  VACCINATED AGAINSTTHE COVID-19 VIRUS.  opposed. Sam did the first reading oft the ordinance.  Fountain Henderson and Clower opposed. Sam did the second reading. Clower, Gary. Johnson, and Yolonda Fountain Henderson opposed.  H.NEW BUSINESS  1.Approval of the Pandemic. Preparedness. Policy  Ont thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council  approved the City Pandemic Preparedness Policy. All ini favor; none opposed.  2. Approval of the 2022 Medical Benefits  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Turner, the City Council approved the recommendation for the 2022 Employee Medical Benefits. All in favor; none  opposed.  3. Approval of the Resolution to Adopt-a-Street Owens. All ini favor; none opposed. Marlon Owens, passed away suddenly. Prepared by Khianna Wardi DeGarmo  Ont thei motion madel by Councilwoman Fountain! Henderson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City Council approved thei recommendation: fora al resolution to adopt as streeti inl honor ofMarlon Councilwoman Fountain Henderson commented that former Councilwoman Aja Owens' brother,  Page8of10    4. Approval of Ward 4Signs  The City Council agreed to discuss thej placement of signage onj private property att thei next Policy  and Ordinance Committee meetingi in. January. No action was taken.  5. Approval of thei monthly bills for payment.  Ont thei motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Johnson, the City Council  approved thei monthly bills forj payment. All in favor; none opposed.  I.MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS  Mayor Austin thanked everyone who stayed for the duration of the December City Council  meeting and wished them al Merry Christmas, as well as a safe one. J.CLOSED SESSION, LEGAL ANDI PERSONNEL (RSMO 610:021-3)  Onl November 22, 2021, on thei motion madel by Councilwoman Wilson, 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, Johnson, Eichelberger, Turner, and Clower; none absent; none opposing nor Also, present were Mayor Yolanda Austin; Sam Alton, City Attorney; and City Clerk, Deletra  abstaining. Hudson.  1. PERSONNEL The following actions were taken:  a. Hire Correctional Officers  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved the recommendation from Lt. Pervis Jones, Corrections Department,' to hiret the following candidates for Correctional Officers positions, pending the outcome ofa all pre- employment screening: Kavindra Browder (full time) and Elaine Davis (part-time). The recommendation was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger,lohnson, Clower, and" Turner; none absent, opposing nor abstaining. On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved thei recommendation froml Lt. Pervis. Jones, Corrections Department, to hire La'Qonda Stunson for the full-time Correctional Officers positions, pending the outcome of all pre-employment screening. The recommendation was approved byt thei following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, and Turner; opposing: Brown, Eichelberger, Johnson, Clower; Mayor Austin was the Yay votel breaking thet tie; none absent nor abstaining.  b.. Hire Full-Time Code Enforcement Inspector  On thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Turner, the City Council denied the recommendation from Schonal McClellon, Director of Housing, tol hire. Johnnie Carter, full-time Codel Enforcement Inspector. Thei recommendation was denied by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger, Johnson, Clower; none On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilwoman Eichelberger, the City Council approved the recommendation from Schona McClellon, Director of] Housing, tol hire Steven Jackson, full-time Code Enforcement Inspector, 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' Turner;  opposing; Turner abstaining; none absent.  none absent, opposing nor abstaining.  C. Internal Transfers - Hire Fleet Maintenance/Building Maintenance  Pages 9of10  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    Ont ther motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Johnson, the City Council approved the recommendation. from Vinson Rhone, Public Works Foreman, to hire David O'Rourke for thei full-time Fleet MaintenanceBuilding Maintenance position pending thel hire and training ofhisi replacement for thel Parks and Recreation Crew Leaders. Thei recommendation' was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger,: Johnson, Clower, and Turner; none absent, opposing nor abstaining.  d. Internal Transfers - Full-Time Public Works Laborer  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved the recommendation from Vinson Rhone, Public Works Foreman, to promote. Antonio Samuel fromj part-time toi full-time Public Works Laborer. Thei recommendation was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger,: Johnson, Clower, and Turner; none absent, opposing nor abstaining.  K.ADJOURNMENT  On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilwoman Eichelberger, the City Council votedby roll call votes ofthe following council members to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m.: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Rosel Eichelberger, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner; none absent; none  opposed nor abstained.  Approved: Attest:  Volanda Austin,  Handlc Deletral Hudson, City Clerk B4  Mayor  Page 10of10  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo