JEMNINGS  Minutes oft the City Council Regular Meeting Jennings City Hall September 24,2 2018-7p.m.  Thet twot thousand three hundred eighty thirdi meeting oft the. Jennings City Council was held on) Monday,  September. 24, 2018at7p.m. at. Jennings City Hall.  A.P Public Hearings 1.2019 Tax Rates 2018. 7:04 pm.  Mayor Austin opened thel Public Hearing for the 20191 Tax Rates ini the City of. Jennings at 7:00 pm. Michael Williams, Auditor withl Hochschild, Bloom and Co., gave an overview which reviewed the amounts assessed for evaluation oft the tax rates for residential and commercial real-estate for 2017 and Nones spoke against the 2019 Taxl Rates int the City of Jennings Mayor Austin closed thel Public Hearing at 2. Petition from the Metropolitan St. Louis. Sewer. District to vacate a public right of way ofal 15' wide Mayor Austin opened thel Public Hearing for thej petition from the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to vacate aj public right of way ofa 15' wide alley in block 6of West Walnut] Manor in. Jennings, MO.at 7:04j pm. Henry. Johnson, Director of] Public Health, Planning, Economic Development, and] Housing, reported that the requesti isf for the vacation ofan alley between) Harney Avenue and West Florissant Avenue, and Helen Avenue and. Jennings Station Road. Mr.. Johnson stated that the area is currently now all greens space. Hei reviewed thei map oft the alleyway that was presented by thej petitioner, The Nones spoke against thej petition from thel Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) to vacate aj public right of way ofal 15' wide alleyi int block 6 of West Walnut] Manor in. Jennings, MO. Mayor Austin Councilmen: Rodney Epps askedi ifMSDI has purchased the properties that were. located int the area that they are asking to vacate. Mr. Johnson responded that MSDI had purchased all of the properties int the area they are asking to vacate, and thej properties havel been removed. Councilmen Rodney Epps confirmed thatt the City still owns the alley easement right of way. Mr.. Johnson agreed. Mr. Johnson advised the Council that their packets also contained letters from the utility companies "signing off" onl MSD's  alley in block 6of West Walnut Manor in. Jennings, MO.  Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District.  advised thatt the alleyway isl locatedi int the 4th Ward.  petition. Mayor Austin closed thel Public Hearing at 7:06 pm.  B. Regular Meeting 1. Call to Order pm. 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Members present  Mayor Austin called to ordert the. Jennings City Council Meeting, Monday September 24, 2018 at 7:06  Allan Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Terry Wilson, Francien Dugger, Phyllis Anderson, Julia Roberts, Rodney Councilwoman Dugger stated during last month's Council meeting she hadi items that she wanted to discuss under unfinished' business". She said that she followed thel Mayors request toj put the Neighborhood Stabilization Grant andi thel Recreation Center discussion ont the agenda. Aftert the discussion' between Mayor Austin and Councilwoman Dugger, Mayor Austin advised thatt the Neighborhood Stabilization Grant was sent tot the Ways and] Means Committee and willl be address during the committee: reports, and she would prefer that the Council discuss the Recreation Center wheni it comes  Epps, Carol Epps, Yolanda Austin; none were absent  4.A Approval of the Agenda  tot that point ont the agendai instead of att this time.  September Council Meeting  Page 1of13    Ont thei motion madel by Councilmember Terry Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Miranda Jones. The City Council approvedt the agenda by thei following roll call vote, councilmembers voting ini favor were: Allan Stichnote, Miranda. Jones, Terry Wilson, Phyllis Anderson, Julial Roberts, Rodney Epps, Carol Epps; councilmembers opposed were: Francine Dugger; none were absent or abstained from voting. On the motion madel by Councilmember Terry Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Allen Stichnote the City Council votedi ini favor to approvet the minutes from the Special Meeting on August 13,2018 Ont thei motion made! by Councilmember Terry Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Allen Stichnote the City Council voted alli in favort to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on August 27, 2018. C. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS. AND REQUESTS Mayor Austin recognized Lt. Eugene Neal for 24 yearsa and 81 months ofs service. She congratulated him on starting his next chapter. Lt. Neal expressed his appreciation stating that] hel has enjoyed his time with 2.1 Presentation, from Michael Williams, Auditor with Hochschild, Bloom and Co. on 2017-2018. Audit Michael Williams, Auditor withl Hochschild, Bloom and Co. presented the 2017-2018. Auditi report Councilwoman Dugger askedi ifMr. Williams could go over the comments/pcommendation for the Courts Department from lasty year and the year before, along with anyi improvements the Courts Department has made. Aftera a discussion' between Councilwoman Dugger, and Mr. Williams, he confirmed that there were audito omientyigcommemditons regarding the Courts Department last year, and there ares some audit cometivrcommedtons that have been madet this year. He stated that there 3.1 Presentation, from Michael Williams, Auditor with Hochschild, Bloom and Co. on After. School Michael Williams, Auditor with] Hochschild, Bloom and Co. presented: ai report for the Recreation Department After-School. Audit which wasi issuedi in a report from his company dated July 17,2018.He gave an overview oft the audit. He advised what went into the audit process. He stated that the differences between the amounts recorded at Cityl Hall verses the amounts on the sign out sheets was $1,955.00, summarizing that City Halli received $1,955 less than what was on the sign out sheets. He went ont to say the differences between the amounts recorded at City Hall and the amounts recorded int thei receipt books were $2,311.00, summarizing again that the amount int thei receipt books maintained byt the department showed that they received $2,311.00 over what theyt turnedi into City Hall. He advised that the Councilwoman Dugger stated thats she wanted the residents tol know that thei reason the audit was even done ist becauset the After-School: Program was startedi in August last year without the consent oft the Council; which would havel been necessary tol license aj program such ast the. After-School Program, the Council wouldi need to give approval, but the Council knew nothing about the program. She said, that some peoplei may havel known, but the floor didn't] know. Councilwoman Dugger continued saying that this program started, and the State ofl Missouri closed the program, and that is why the Council requested that "we" dot this independent audit because there have been some] people who have left the City, been firedi from the City; City Attorney Sam. Altoni interjected by saying "Francine" (Councilwoman Dugger). Councilwoman Dugger expressed her concerns with the After-School program and explained tor residents why an audit was being done. City Attorney. Altons stated thatt there isa a lot of conclusion being drawn about the After-School: Program right now. Hes statedt that hei is not going to counsel anybody on the Council to answer anything having to do with thel legali implications or questions about thej program. City Attorney. Altons statedt that the Council can answer questions ast theys see fit, but al lot of conclusions are being drawn onl legali issues that are noti necessarily up for discussion tonight. After further discussion between Councilwoman Dugger and City Attorney Alton. Mayor Austin thanked Mr. Williams for his 4. Comments by public. (Please sign in. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance.) Yolanda. Fountain Henderson did not provide her address. She presented a complaint ofs grass cutting at24185 Sharidge. Drive. Ms. Fountain Henderson stated that she is coming here because atl last month's Council Meeting she addressed thei issues at 2418 Sharidge and she was told by Mayor Austin that Henry Johnson, Director of Public Health, Planning, Economic Development, &1 Housing, was goingt tof follow up withl her viaj phone calll last month. Ms. Fountain! Henderson stated that 2418 Sharidge has hadi its grass  5.Approval of the minutes from the Special Meeting on August 13, 2018 6.A Approval of the minutes from the Regular) Meeting on August 27, 2018  1. Employee. Recognition- Retirement the City and! he will miss everyone.  have been some changes regarding the annual audit int the Courts Department.  Audit.  information hei is providingi ist thel big picture summary.  presentations.  September Council Meeting  Page 2of13    cut only one time this year. She statedt thatt there arel beavers, and now foxes coming out oft the area. Ms. Fountain Henderson asked for an update on 2418 Sharidge. She said, that Public Works cut the grass of thel home across thes street from! her house, but not thel home up the street, andi iti is getting] higher and higher. Mayor Austin asked! Mr.. Johnson for an update. Councilman Stichnote stated that he "wrote itu up" his self, last week and the complaint was turned ini fora a second cutting. After discussion with Ms. Fountain) Henderson, Mayor Austin, Mr.. Johnson and Councilman Stichnote, ity was determined that Mr. Johnson that wouldf follow-up with Mayor and] Ms. Fountain Henderson on 2418 Sharidge priort tot the Ms. Fountain Henderson said, thel Post-Dispatch did an article saying thatt therel has been a 24.4% increasei in Crime. She expressed her frustration and askedi fora a' Town Hall meeting to figure out how to fixt thei increase inc crimei in. Jennings. Captain Cox stated that crimei is up 10.8% from 2017. Ms. Fountain) Henderson extended ani invitation tot the Council to attend the. Jennings School Board meetings which arel held ont the 3rd] Monday of every month at 71 pm onl Dorwood. Rochelle. Bates did not provide her address. She presented a complaint about hold harmless waiver of liability agreement: seniors are now required tos sign to ride the senior bus. Ms. Bates advised how long shel has been a. Jennings resident and what activities she enjoyed participating in. Shes said, shei is not permitted tor ridet thel bus anymore because she, along with some other seniors, did not sign al hold harmless waiver of] liability agreement. Ms. Bates expressed her frustration with thel hold] harmless waiver Councilwoman Dugger expressed frustration and concern thatt the Council has nots seen the hold harmless waiver ofl liability agreement that Ms. Bates isi referring to. Mayor Austin advised that the liability agreement was drawn upl by the City Attorney. City Attorney Alton advised that the document isag general liability waiver. After a discussion with the Council, Mayor Austin, and City Attorney it was advised by Attorney Alton thatt the waiver wouldi not necessarily stopt the City from being liablei ifs something Nancy Sparks did not provide her address. She presented a compliment about removal of overgrown vegetation. Ms. Sparks said, someone last month mentioned the over growth on a sign at the end of Sapphire wheret the street comes into College, that signs could not bes seen. She said, that residents could not see anything because oft the overgrowth ofs shrubbery, and someone did clean that off two weeks ago. Shes said, thank you very much. Ms. Sparks expressed her appreciation of thei removal of the vegetation overgrowth, andt thel lawni mowing. She stated that there are some other things that she is going to contact Mr.. Johnson about. Councilman Wilson advised thati it was Councilwoman Roberts who mentioned the Javarious C. Smith of 5621 Albia Terrace presented a compliant about! police presence ini the area. Mr. Smith recalled, and expressed his frustration, over ai recent experience that hel had when calling the police toa assisti ina a disputel between his self and a neighbor. Mr. Smith continued expressing his frustration with the agreement between the St. Louis County Police Department and. Jennings. He said, that there is no police presence andt that is why the homicide rate is up. Mr. Smith expressedl his concern with the number ofofficers in attendance att the Council: meeting. He stated, another issue he wants toa address ist that he does not thinkt thati iti ist thel Public Works workers that are not doing theirj job. He advised that het thinks that the City needst to cutt thel Department Heads down. Mr. Smith expressed his concerns about Department Heads salaries compared to what the average citizen in. Jennings earns. After discussion with Mr. Smith, Captain Cox, Sgt. Perez and Councilwoman Dugger. Captain Cox said, that he would Mayor Austin addressed Mr. Smith summarizing that Captain Cox, said he will look into thei issue, she said that Mr. Smith's phone numberi is listed on the sign-in sheet for addressing the. Jennings City Council on September 24,2018, but nota ana address. Mayor Austin asked] Mr. Smitht toj provide his address tot the Councilman R. Epps said that the argument over propertyi is civil and thej police cannot do anything fora civil matter. Councilwoman, Anderson statedt that whent they start arguing it becomes aj police matter. Jared Barr, with the Missouri Sewer District, 23501 Market Street St. Louis, MO. 63103, expressed appreciation, for the Council hearing MSD's! petition to make an ordinance to vacate the right of way alley. Mr. Barr said, that hei isi representing thel Missouri Sewer District (MSD), and came to express his appreciation tot the Council for hearing MSD's petition thet toi make an ordinance to vacate the right of  next Council meeting.  ofl liability and askedi ifthe Council would please look int to this matter.  happened it isj just a safe guard for the City.  overgrowth oft thes sign during the August Council meeting.  investigatel Mr. Smith's complaints  City Clerk.  There werea additional comments: fromi residents that were inaudible.  way alley.  September Council Meeting  Page 3of13    Yonnee. Fortson of2034 Murvale Drive expressed her request to be reconsidered and reappointed to the Planning Commission for ai term longer than six-months. Ms. Fortson discussed! her situation with thel Planning Commission. She said, that shei is asking tol bei reconsidered and reappointed to the Planning Sabrina Debney of5756. Janet Ave. requestedi information on development, plans for. Janet. Ms. Debney said, "they! brought everything off" mostly on the side of. Janet that she stays on. She asked what the plans fort the others side of] Janet and the alleysi inJ Jennings are.. Ms. Dabney expressed her concerns and views aboutt the alleys in. Jennings. Henry. Johnson, Director of Public Health, Planning, Economic Development, and] Housing statedt thatt the alley near, Janet ist the area that MSD made mentiont to vacating, and the area is under MSD's control. Mr.. Johnson stated that the "other side of the street" on Janeti isi not targeted for any future development, and as with any neighborhood the City would expect that 3.C Cownciimember's, Reports (Reports are limited to 101 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance) Councilman Stichnote thanked everyone for coming. He stated that he attended the September 12", auction the Cityl hadf for the' Vacant Houses. Het thanked thel Mayor, and everyone involved stating that they did an excellent job. Hes said, that he also attended the. Jennings High School Homecoming Parade on September 15th andi it was ai real good parade. Councilman Stichnote said, that residents have. asked! him about. Jennings Station Road and] he spoke tot the foreman. He said that iti isl hard tol believel but the foreman said that they are four weeks ahead ofs schedule and theys should be done right around October Councilwoman Jones expressed her frustration: and recalled an event from last Thursday that where unfortunately her children were caught int the crossfire. She said that. Jennings residents know that Jennings has aj problem in the community and something must happen. Councilwoman Jones expressed concerns with calling 911 duringt the event and thej police officers follow-up after the event. Councilwoman Jones stated thats she thinks that St. Louis Countyl Police Department does aj pretty decent job, but aj pretty decentj jobi is not good enough for the City of] Jennings. She stated that shei is not going to spendi her time talking about grass ort trash because she has a six-year-old that does not feel safe inl her community. She stated that the reason shei is ont this Council ist to do better with "this community" and she is saying, itis not good right now. She discussed' Ward1 1 crime statistics and] her plan to do something extras speciali in' Ward 1. Councilwoman Jones said, that Ward1 1 will also have ai meeting the first week of November. She expressed that she wants tol havea ai real conversation about what is currently, and what is needed, inJ Jennings. Councilwoman Jones asked Ms. Romzgae to come tot thej podium and talk tol her. Maria Romzgae oft the 70001 block of] Emma discussed: at that took place yesterday within the City, and1 her views ont thej police department. Romzgae discussed that there have been drastic changes within. Jennings. Captain Cox confirmed: yes there was as shooting: yesterday andl hei notified thel Mayor late yesterday morning. Captain Cox said that thes suspect has been arrested and charged. Sgt. Perez provided details of the shooting incident, and arrest that took place onl Emma. Councilwoman Jones said, that she wants to give kudo's to. Jennings Schooll District (JSD) for being honored as Urban School District oft the Year. Councilman Wilson thanked everyone for coming out. He expressed his appreciation for the resident's dialogt tonight and suggested other platforms to communicate andi make suggestions tot the police department as well. He suggested ways for the community and thej police to work together. Councilman Wilson also gave suggestions on ways for the Council to work together toi move the City of] Jennings further. Hes said, that het thinks that. Jennings isag great community. Councilman Wilson discussed the Jennings High School Homecoming parade and said that it was an example oft the community coming together for the children. Hes stated that. Jennings ist the first district ever ini the state to receive thel Urban School District ofthe Year. Councilman Wilson discussed team work and the. Jennings School Board (JSB). Hes said that the wanted to acknowledge Henry. Johnson and Mayor Austini for coming together and getting witht the Urban) League to get the fence repaired. He noted that the City didn't actually have to come out oft the money tor repair thei fencet that has been being discussed for about two ort three years. He said, that he wanteda ai follow up ont the grass that was planted onl Bagley and] Edgewater Drive neighborhood, but he will call William Kaeshamer. He discussed businesses providing security. He detailed several local businesses that do notl have security and recalled at time wherel he witnessed someone: shoplifting. There was further discussion regarding businesses providing security between Councilman Wilson and Councilwoman Anderson. Councilman Wilson explained that there was as shot spotter in] Dellwood that could bei moved to] Jennings but is being held upi int the County Council District by representative Rochelle Walton Gray. Councilman Wilson explained what areas are covered1 byt the County Council Districts, who the representatives arei for each area, what is needed to move the shot spotter, and whent the County Council District meets. He reported that he willl bel Hosting a Ward2 meeting on October 13th at 10:30 am and everyone is welcome to attend. He discussed some details ofthe Ward 21 meetingi including whol has been invited top present, and what hel hopes to come out of the meeting.  Commission for longer than as six-month term.  thei residents along the street would maintain those alleys.  Councilman Allan Stichnote:  12th.  Councilwoman. Miranda. Jones:  Councilwoman Jones noted that the honori isa ai national award.  Councilman Terry Wilson:  September Council Meeting  Page 4of13    Hes said that he saw Senatel Bill 870 and senti itto City Attorney Alton for clarification on the legalj jargon. Councilman Wilson explained that the Senatel Billi is about the tax levy for the Riverview Fire Board (RFB) andl how ita affects Jennings. Councilman Wilson advised whent thel RFB meets and what his! plans weret to get clarification ont the Senate Bill. He thanked everyone for coming out and acknowledge Lola Councilwoman Dugger discussed. Jennings Station Road, andl Hallsl Ferry Road. She advised that she spoke with the area engineer and was told that there willl be twoj phases of work. She explained what the area engineer advised her the twoj phases would be, how the street would1 look when! both phases of work were completed, and1 how longi its should take. She expressed that the area engineer thanks. Jennings for having patience. Councilwoman Dugger discussed people's frustration with the construction work being done. Shee expressed gratitude fort the work getting done and asked residents tol bej patience. Councilwoman Dugger addressed the St. Louis] Policel Department, expressing that she needs to1 make sure that thei residents arel being heard. She expressed concern with some of Captain Cox'ss statements about crimes statistics in. Jennings. She said, that she would welcome the City and thel Polices sitting down Councilwoman Dugger said that shei is going to yield1 her time tol Ms. Cammy Davis. The resident stated that her namei isl Heather. Jones and shei isl here because she is strictly disgusted with. Jennings, and] her "so called Council". Ms. Jones advised how long shel has lived in. Jennings. Ms. Jones expressed her disgusts with what the City looksl like, and thel behavior oft the police along with the Council. Ms.. Jones discussed the election process, and decorum ordinance for the Council meetings. Ms.. Jones advised that she is not only al home owner, but she andl her fiancé alsol have rental property. She said that. Jennings has the number one school int thei region, but the community looks horrible. Ms. Jones expressed her frustration with Wastel Management: a company picked byt the Council. Ms. Jones continued to express her frustration and disgust with the appearance oft the community. She said, that she hears gun shots daily. She statedt that she doesn't like. Jennings any more. Ms. Jones reviewed her firstj jobi in. Jennings and continued to express her frustration with the current state oft things in. Jennings. Councilwoman Dugger Councilwoman Anderson discussed! Mr. Smith's recent experience he had when calling the police to assisti ina a dispute between his self and ai neighbor. Shes statedt that Mr. Smithi is frustrated because Councilwoman Anderson gavet the floor tol Mr.. Johnson ai resident int the audience. Mr. Johnson stated that his namei is Retired Sergeant. Johnson. He said that hel has had 29; years inl law enforcement. Hes said, he would1 like to givel kudost to Councilman R. Epps and tol Mr. Henry. Johnson, Director of Public Health, Planning, Economicl Development, and Housing. Retired Sgt. Johnson discussed ai neighborhood watch program he runs int the: 59001 block of] Jennings andi how situations get taken care of. Retired Sergeant Johnson discussed] how low utility lines are affecting the Wastel Management: service. Hei thanked Councilwoman, Andersoni for allowing him time to speak. Mr.. Johnson reviewed the utility lines that are causing thei issues for the Waste Management trucks, why the issues are occurringi now, and] how companies are working tor resolve thei issues. Mr. Johnson discussed! how service wires would require the homeowners to1 raiset them and what Ameren is doingt to assist. Councilwoman. Anderson reviewed the Ward3 31 meeting from September 15th. She clarified with thel Mayor who she would need to call to get clarity ont the cameras set up fori illegal dumping. Councilwoman Anderson advised that there will bea Ward 30 Clean up on October 20th starting on] Kinamore and Osborn. She advised thatt the Clothes Give Away is coming up December 15th. She said, items can be dropped offa at the Civic Center. Councilwoman Roberts: Greeted everyone ands started] her report with a quote. She expressedi her view of the general consensus oft the City. She said int terms oft being ablet toi fix a problem you must unveilt the truth. Councilwoman: Roberts expressed her frustration with the amount oft timei iti ist taking to fix easy problems. She reviewedt thej processes she went through after the last Council meeting to get the warning signst that were covered with vegetation overgrowth cleared. She asked! how the Councili is: really goingt to make moves on some oft the deeper issues that the Council is exerting energy on things that should take a day ora as second tof fix. She expressed her view of what thej process should have been to clear the vegetation overgrowth from warning signs after leaving the last Council meeting. Councilwoman Roberts expressed that see feels that there are systemic problems within the City's departments and corrections need tol bei made. She stated until corrections are made the Council is going tol keep talking Councilwoman Roberts reviewed whens she was elected to office and expressed her frustration with the lack of committee meetings. She discussed her views on committees holding meetings. Councilwoman Roberts requested al list oft thel homes that were: sold during the auction along with the purchaser's  whoj just celebrated: al birthday. Councilwoman Francine. Dugger:  and trying toi figurei it out, have any conversation.  statedt that concludes her report. Councilwoman, Phyllis Anderson: residents arer not getting police visibility.  Councilwoman. Julia Roberts  about the same issues and. Jennings is not going to get anything fixed.  September Council Meeting  Page5of13    information. andj plans for thel homes. Councilwoman Roberts said thati ini the 3rd Wardi meeting the residents are asking for more ofa police presence especially on the following streets: Marge, Albia Terrace, Sapphire, Easterbrook, College, Harney, Albright. She discussedi residents' complaints about drugt transactions. She thanked St. Louis County) Police, Building, and Public Works for successfully getting some vacant homes onl Marge boarded up. Councilwoman Roberts described! Marge and advised thati iti isap problem area. She described issues with vacant houses. Councilwoman Roberts statedt that she attended' "Brown Sugar ont thel Move" inl Pagedale at Beyond Housing. Shes stated that it was ai forum about decreasing crime. She expressed. her feelings about Councilman Wilson stating, "his Ward2 meeting". There was a discussion between Councilwoman Roberts and Councilman Wilson aboutt the upcoming Ward 21 meeting. She went on to say the City needs a forum for the City to talk abouts some of Councilman Rodney Epps greeted everyone ands said that he wanted to thanked William Kaeshamer, Director ofPublic Safety, for some oft the stuffh hel has done: for "them" this month. He discussed his availability toi resolvei issues and] his views about! having al bunch of meetings. Councilman R. Epps describedi thes stepst that het took tor resolvet thei issue oft the vegetation overgrowth onl homes from the photos provided by Councilwoman Roberts during thel last Council: meeting. There was a discussion between Councilwoman Roberts and Councilman R. Epps regarding the efforts madet to clear the Councilman R. Epps discussed his views about rising crime in. Jennings. He reviewed his effortsi int trash clean up. Councilman R. Epps expressed his concerns with the number oft meetings being held andt the lack ofa action tor resolve residents' issues. He stated that' "they" are all frustrated, but until the Council workst together the City is not goingt to change anything. He said, thatt the City, thel Police, and the Council Councilwoman C.J Epps greeted everyone and said thats she was going to talk to William Kaeshamer, Public Safety Director, but hei isi not at the Council Meeting. She statedt that she will call Mr. Kaeshamer tomorrow. She said, thati isl her report. Councilman R. Epps said tol Henry. Johnson, Director ofl Public Health, Planning, Economic Development, and] Housing, "we" need some things picked up. Councilman R.I Epps apologized and said that "we" cleaned up behind Dee's] Place, thel Mosque and the Barber Shop. Councilman: R. Epps detailed whoj participated in cleaning upt the area, along with what and how much  the things and issues citizens are facingi int the City.  Councilman. Rodney Epps  vegetation overgrowth from thel homes pictured.  needs! help from thej public. Councilwoman Carol Epps  was cleaned up. He asked for Public Works to come pick up the waste tomorrow.  D.Monthly Departmental Reports 12. Approval of monthly reports  Councilwoman, Jones expressed frustration with thel Public Works Department not being att the Council meeting. Councilwoman Dugger explained thej process when someone calls in with a complaint. Councilwoman Dugger expressed] her views on committee meetings, and department representatives being available to Council. Councilwoman Roberts discussed] her dissatisfaction with thel Public Works monthly report. After a discussion regarding thel Public Works monthly report, and committee meetings, with] Mayor Austin and Councilwoman Dugger, Jones, and Roberts, Mayor Austin advised that ai motion ands secondl had been made. Councilwoman Dugger stated, that "you" (Mayor Austin) cannot stopt this Council, this Council has this floor toi represent "these" people. Councilman Wilson advised per Roberts Rules ofOrder thei motion was on the floor. Mayor. Austin asked for a roll call vote. Ont the motion made by Councilmember Terry Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Rodney Epps the Council approved thei monthly departmental reports by the following roll call vote, councilmembers votingi ini favor were: Allan Stichnote, Terry Wilson, Rodney Epps, Caroll Epps, Mayor Yolanda Austin (tie-breaker vote); councilmembers opposed: Miranda. Jones, Francine. Dugger, Phyllis Anderson, Julia  Roberts; none abstained or were absent from voting. E.1 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1.1 Ways and Means Committee: the committee: meeting. Voice Pro RFP  Chairman. Rodneyl Epps reported that the committee: met today September 24, 2018 at 6:04 pm. He advised oft the committee members present att thei meeting. Hei reviewed the actions and discussion from Chairman Epps recommended Voice Pro to the Council. He described how Voice Pro would connect the City on one phone system. Councilwoman Dugger asked about the request for proposal (RFP) that was sent out. After a discussion with Chairman Epps, Councilwoman Dugger and] Mayor Austin, Deletra Hudson, City Clerk, reviewed the RFP process. Ms. Hudson detailed how thel RFP's where advertised, what companies they were: sent to, and how long  September Council Meeting  Page 6of13    companies] had tor respond. After further discussion with Councilwoman Dugger and Ms. Hudson, Councilwoman Roberts clarified the amount was for $58,000.00. Mayor Austin confirmed the amount was correct. Councilwoman. Jones described the current month to month contract with Voice Pro and the amount the Cityi is paying. After additional Council discussion Ont thei motion made by Councilman Rodney Epps ands seconded by Councilwoman Miranda Jones the City Council voted all in favor of thei recommendation oft the Ways and Means Committee to accept thep proposal as presented from Voice Proi for the City's phones system in Chairman Epps gave as summary of what Capital Improvement linei item number 803-35-02 was Oni thei motion madel by Councilwoman Miranda Jones and seconded by Councilman Terry Wilson the City Council voted all in favor oft the recommendation oft the Ways and Means Committee to accept the budget amendment request to move $58,600.00 from the capital improvement/other "unassigned fund balance" of$375,0001 to the 803-35-02-line item. Chairman Epps advised that the committee had to table the discussion about the street cleaning signs. Her reviewed the current process fors street cleaning and described why residents are frustrated. Chairman Epps said, the committee is going to havet toj puts some signs up, but the cost will need tol be figured out. Chairman Epps reported that the discussion was tabled until the committee and the Public Works Department could get together and see what the cost is going to Councilwoman. Jones asked if we could do the copier purchase. Chairman Epps stated that the Copier Purchase: is under $10,000.00 and does not need Council approval. Councilwoman Dugger reviewed the City's Purchasing policy and said, that she wanted to get back on that since it was mentioned last month and thei month before about this $9,500.001 that was spent on this outside lawn stuff. Councilwoman Dugger read from thel Purchasing Policy and stated that any Councilwoman, Jones madet the motion to accept thel bid oft the $8,907.70 which was seconded by Councilman Wilson. Councilwoman Jones described the detail oft thei information with the City Ont the motion made by Councilwoman Miranda Jones and seconded by Councilman Terry Wilson the City Council voted all in favor oft thei recommendation from the Ways and Means Committee to accept the bid of Konica Minolta as presented for the ofaj purchase oft the copier in the amount of$ $8,907.70 with the stipulation of getting the service agreement in writing. Chairman Epps reviewed ther request toi reinstate the Special Service Coordinator position that was presented to the Ways and Means Committee from the Mayor. He discussed thel Mayor's The Council discussed the rolet the Special Service Position person would hold ini the City, the qualifications person filing thej position would need, and howi itl has affected the City since the On the motion made by Councilman Terry Wilson and seconded by Councilwoman Miranda Jones the City Council voted ini favor oft the recommendation from the Ways and Means Committee to1 reinstate the Special Service Coordinator position as presented by thei following roll call vote, council members votingi ini favor were: Allan Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Terry Wilson, Phyllis Anderson, Rodney Epps, Carol Epps; councilmembers opposed were: Francine  the Council votedi ini favor of accepting thej proposal from Voicel Pro.  the amount of$58,600.00. Budget Amendment for Voice Pro being used for.  Street Cleaning signs  be.  Konica Minolta Copier Purchase  amount over $2,500.00: must come to the Council for approval.  purchasing the copier.  Reinstate Special Service Position recommendation: for the position.  Special Service Position was eliminated.  Dugger, Julia Roberts; none were absent or abstainedi from voting.  September Council Meeting  Page7of13    Budget Amendment for Special Service Position  Chairman Epps reviewed the details of thel budget amendment that would fund the Special Service Coordinator. Councilwoman, Jones reviewed the salary with benefits for the Special Service Coordinator. There was a discussion amongst the Council ofwhere the money for the Oni thei motion madel by Councilwoman Miranda Jones and seconded by Councilman Wilson the City Council votedi ini favor oft the: recommendation: from the Ways and Means Committee to accept thel budget amendment request as presented to addt the Special Services Coordinator position backi into the City'sl budget by creating a linei item by the following roll call vote, councilmembers' votingi in favor were: Allan Stichnote, Miranda. Jones, Terry Wilson, Phyllis Anderson, Rodney Epps, Carol Epps; councilmembers opposed were: Francine Dugger, Julia Chairman Epps advised that the West Florissant Business Association needs somel battery updates for the cameras. Councilwoman Jones stated that the Ways and Means committee tabled Chairman! Epps advised that the Ways and Means Committee was: not able to discuss the funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Grant. Councilwoman! Dugger expressed her frustration. After discussion with the Council it was determined that the: next Joint committee: meeting would be on October 9, 2018 with thel Policy, Building, and Ways & Means Committees. Councilwoman. Jones advised that the joint committee meeting would be open to everyone and encouraged every Councilmember to come and express their viewpoints eveni ift they werei not a  salary would come: from for the Special Service Coordinator. Position.  Roberts; none were absent or abstained from voting. West Florissant Business Association  this discussion.  Neighborhood Stabilization Grant  part oft the committees that were] planning to meet.  2.1 Public Works Committee: Chairwoman C. Epps reported no meeting 3.1 Building Committee: Chairwoman Jones reported noi meeting.  4.1 Parks Committee: Chairman Stichnote: reported no meeting. He discussedi updates ont thel Koeneman Park project. Chairman Stichnotei reported, that the City should hear something about the Sievers Park grant around December 1st. Chairman Stichnote said, that he would1 like tot thank Williel Brandon Jr., Recreation Director for stepping up andt taking care oft the light! bulbs at] Lloyd Archers Pavilion, itr really 5.1 Municipal League: Council Representative Terry Wilson reported that the City Clerk got an opportunity last week to get some professional development in Branson, MO. Council Representative Terry Wilson statedt that there is an upcoming meeting this Thursday, September 27, 2018at 7:00 pm, but he willl be out oft town. He reported that the meeting will be at Twin Oaks 1381 Bigl Bend] Road. Twin Oaks willl bes showing offt theiri new Town] Hall. Hej pleaded for anyone to attend thel Municipal League 6.1 Planning Commission: The Council Representative Allan Stichnote reported that the Planning Commission met on September 6th at 5:45. Chairman Gary Johnson greeted everyone and reviewed that on September 6th the Planning Commission heard a petition to amenda a sign ordinance section 21.10.3 and votedt tot table the discussion until thei nexti meeting. Chairman Johnson stated that there was a sub- committeei meeting on September 11th with progress towards aj proposed recommendation: for the Council which willl be ready within thei next month. Chairman Johnson described the Planning Commissions efforts tol betters serve. Jennings community. Chairman Johnson stated that thel Planning Commission Councilman Wilson asked Attorney Altoni ifhe could petition the Planning Commission to change a zone. Councilman Wilsons statedt that he was told that he had to geti ita approve through Council before petitioning thel Planning Commission andl he would like a little clarity. Attorney Alton askedi if Councilman Wilson could explain the exact issue. Councilman Wilson described! his view oft thes situation involving his selfa and Councilwoman Dugger regarding petitioning thel Planning Commission. Councilwoman Dugger advised that shel had additional information ont the situation involving herself and Councilman Wilsoni regarding petitioning thel Planning Commission. Aftera a debate between Councilman Wilson and Councilwoman: Dugger, Attorney. Altons stated that hel has not seen anything int the City of Jennings Codet that says a Councilmember wouldi need approval oft the Council before petitioning the Planning Commission and that ist the only answer that he would! have to Councilman Wilson's question pending any additional information from Councilwoman Dugger. Councilwoman Dugger described her  madei it brighter.  meeting while he was out oft town.  meetst the first Thursday ofe every month andi iti is opent tot the public.  September Council Meeting  Page 8of13    view of thes situation involving herself and Councilman Wilson regarding petitioning the Planning Commission. After additional debate between Councilwoman Dugger and Councilman Wilson, residents made additional inaudible statements. Sgt.) Pereza askedt the residents top please be quiet. Councilwoman Dugger stated that "we" need some order on the Council as well. Councilman Wilson agreed, and stated that Councilwoman Dugger has been out of order many oft times. Council Representative. Allan Stichnote statedt that is all that hel hadt to report. Councilwoman Dugger continued describing her view oft the situation involving herself and Councilman Wilson. Councilman Wilson expressed why he felt that Councilwoman Dugger came tot the Planning Commission meeting int the first place. He stated that Councilwoman Dugger needst tos stop playing the games. Mayor Austin called Councilman Wilson to order. Councilwoman Dugger askedi ifCouncilman Wilson wast threatening her. There was continued overlapping discussion between Councilman Wilson and Councilwoman Dugger. Mayor Austins stated that the Planning Commission Chairman has finished his report and moved on to thel Policy Committee.  7.Policy Committee: Chairwoman Jones reported noi meeting. 8. Solid Waste Committee: Chairman R. Epps reported noi meeting 9. Beautification Committee: Reported noi meeting  10. Youth Commission: Mayor Austin reported that there was a meeting, however the Youth Commission didi not provide meeting minutes orai report. Councilman Wilson askedi ifCouncilwoman Dugger was going tol lock him up. Councilwoman Dugger explained to thel Mayor that shei needed to take  aminute and askedi for Sgt.] Perezt to meet] heri int thel Hallway. 11. Senior Commission: Meeting Minutes are provided. F.I Legal Business (Proposed Ordinances) FROM RIDDHI PATEL TOSANDIP) PATEL. following bill wasi introduced:  1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF. JENNINGS, MISSOURI,. APPROVING THE TRANSFER OFAI LIQUOR LICENSE. AT5531. JENMINGSSTATION, ROAD, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI63136 First reading: On the motion madel by Councilman R. Epps and seconded by Councilwoman Jones the Bill#2542. An ordinance oft the City of. Jennings, Missouri, approving thet transfer ofal liquor license at 5531 Jennings Station Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63136f from Riddhi Patel to Sandip Patel. Councilwoman Roberts asked ift thel Patel'si indicated whyt they are transferring thel license from one name tot thei next. Attorney Altons statedt thatt the City of] Jennings Codei requires the transfer oft thel liquor license. After discussion with Attorney Alton, Captain Cox, Henry. Johnson and the Councili it was said, that the assumptioni ist that the business ist transferring between thel Patel's, andt theya are waiting ont the Council's approval oft the license tof fully operate. Councilwoman Jones askedi ifthe application should be updated to ask for thei reason why so that going forward it willi not holda anyone up. Shes said, thati iti is not that businesses: faulti ifthe City did not have all the details tob bringt to Council, but the City must make sure thatt the Cityi is asking the right questions going forward sot that the vote is not delayed. Captain Cox detailed thej processes he goes through when sending recommendations tot the Council for liquor license transfers. Hes stated that thel Mayor Austinl has brought it tol his attention that some oft the applicants are tryingt tob bes slick when requesting transfers, but each applicant must go through al background check. Councilwoman Roberts statedt thati ist the origin ofl her question, when" "we" think oft thej problems of the things that the Citys sees surfacing int terms of drugs and liquor and things like that, because "we"k know that liquor and drugs got together, and thati is why shei is asking for why the transfer requesti isl happening. Captain Cox statedt that is fort the Council tol look in to why. He stated that his jobi is when he gets the applications he does thel background checks andi ifthe person fits the criteria he signs off oni it and recommends itt to Council. There was some overlapping discussion by the Council. Mayor Austin called forar roll call vote ont the motion made by Councilman Epps and seconded1 by Councilwoman Jones for Second reading: Ont the motion by Councilman R. Epps and seconded by Councilwoman Jones Thel bill became ordinance #24871 by the following roll call vote, councilmembers' votingi in favor were: Allan Stichnote, Miranda. Jones, Terry Wilson, Francine Dugger, Phyllis Anderson, Rodney Epps, Carol Epps; Councilmembers opposed were:. Julia Roberts; none were absent or abstained from the vote. Councilwoman Dugger asked who introduced thel bill. She statedt that the City has an ordinance that says thel bill sponsor must be listed. Attorney Alton said, that he talkedt tol Deletra Hudson, City Clerk and there will bel bills, wherei ifs someone applies like thisl liquor transfer, where iti ist not brought byas specific member oft the Council. Hes statedt that the way this one would bes sponsored wouldl be by whoever brings thei motion." There was continued discussion: regarding the sponsorship of proposed bills amongst the Council along witht the City Attorney. Attorney Alton reviewed section 443 oft the code going over the  thes secondi reading  September Council Meeting  Page 9of13    process of liquor licenses request and statingt that there is nobody specific with respect toa a sponsor for something" "liket this". Hes stated again that his answer would bet tol have thej person who makes the motion bet the sponsor oft the bill, andt thati is notl breaking thel law, ori in violation oft the code, and there would be a sponsor. Councilwoman Anderson askedi ift the Council could know about bills similar to this ahead of time before comingt tot the Council meeting. Attorney Altoni responded absolutely. Councilwoman Dugger said, she thinksi it would be easieri ifthe Chairman of Ways andl Means propose the liquor license transfer. Attorney Alton askedi ifCouncilwoman! Dugger meant thel Planning Commission because that is where it would go for ai newl license. Attorney Altons stated that the Ways and Means Committee has nothing to do with thet transfer oft the license. Councilwoman Dugger statedt that there iss still moneyi involved int terms that the applicant must pay a fee.. Attorney Alton stated that the other way to dot thisi ist tol look att the bill sponsor ordinance: and seei ifthe ordinance can be amended: for situations like this the Council won'thave 2.. AN ORDINANCE. APPROVINGAI PETITION. FROM: THEI METROPOLITANST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICTTO VACATE. A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAYOFA 15'WIDE. ALLEY INI BLOCK First reading: ont the motion madel by Councilwoman Jones and seconded by Councilman R. Epps the Bill #2543. An ordinance approving aj petition from thel Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to vacatea a public right of way ofal 15' wide alley int block 60 of West Walnut Manori in. Jennings, MO. Councilwoman Jones askedi ifthe wording could be made plain for an understanding on what exactly the proposed bill means. Attorney. Alton said, the proposed bill means that the Cityi is allowing aj portion of thea alley thati isi mentionedi in the proposed bill to got tol MSD, so that they can puti int the drainage system to allow fort the water collection. Attorney Alton statedt that this is what Henry Johnson discussed earlier int thei meeting. Councilwoman Dugger askedi ift this] proposed bill followed the same situation ast the previous ordinance. She statedt that there isi no bill sponsor. Councilwoman Roberts said that she sees the plansi int terms oft thel locations and things like that provided by MSD, and she has seen rain gardens, but would] liket tol know ifthe Cityl has ani idea of! how the rain garden would looki in the area. Mayor Austin advised Mr. Barr that he could come forward to address the Council. JaredI Barr, with Missouri Sewer District (MSD) provided al brief history stating that MSDI has purchased properties which were flood prone, andt thei ideai ist to create a detention basin with ai rain gardens in them and on the exterior. Mr. Barr described whatt the: area and thei rain gardens would look like. He statedt that thei intent is tor remove the rain water from the combined sewer system, retaini ita and allow its slowly backi int to the sewers, to reduce basin backups, and street flooding. Councilwoman Dugger asked Mr. Barri ifMSDI has met withl Public Works. Mr. Barr advisedt that hel has met with) Public Works with the City of. Jennings andl Flordell Hills whichi isi immediately adjacent tot the alley way. Councilwoman Dugger stated that she thought that the next piece would bet to go through the Public Works Committee. Someone said no. Councilwoman Dugger said, whoi is' "noing" hush and let her get this straight, she wants to makes sure that the City Committee fors streets, since MSDI met with the Street Department, would have met on this issue and the Public Works Committee could! havel been the sponsor oft this bill. Councilwoman Dugger statedt that the Public Works Committee has not met sot this proposed bill is coming from) MSDt tot the Public Works Department tot the Council. Henry. Johnson stated that he was going tot try and refresh everyone's memory, that" "this" has been brought tot the Councill before and discussed: along with renderings that wherei inac Council packet last year. Mr. Johnson stated at that time ito came from thel Building Department because that is wherel building permits arei issued. Hei reviewed thej process fori issuing building permits. Councilwoman Dugger asked why thel Building Committee didn't have thei information then tol be the sponsor oft thel bill. Mr. Johnson statedt thati is al relatively new ordinance, sol he will sponsor the bill. Councilwoman Dugger asked! Mr.. Johnson to clarify what hes said.] Mr. Johnson restated that the ordinance for bill sponsorship is relatively new and was not required in the past, so the Building Department will sponsor thej proposed bill. Councilwoman Dugger asked why thisi issue didn't come before thel Building Committee. Mr.. Johnson advised that the Building Committee does not have to meet on! building permiti issues. Mr. Johnson stated the ordinance ist theref for the City tol have aj process anda procedurei inj place, and this may! be ane example ofat time when ab bill sponsor: is not necessary. Councilwoman Dugger stated that thei reason fort the Council passing the ordinance tol have a bill sponsor iss sot that ordinances are only proposed byt the legislative body. She stated that proposed bills are coming from everywhere and the legislative bodyl has noi idea wheret they are coming from. She stated that everyone can tell the Council what the Council can do but the Council cannot do what the Council is supposed to do. Councilwoman Dugger asked Attorney Alton what he woulds say the reason this proposed billi isi nots sponsored. Attorney Alton clarified that Councilwoman Dugger was referring to al bill sponsor. Councilwoman Dugger confirmed. Attorney Alton repeated his previous response that again, whoever makest thei motion: ist the sponsor oft thel bill. Councilwoman Dugger stated that "we" arej just coming up with that tonight, but the ordinance was done months ago.. Attorney Alton repliedt to Councilwoman Dugger sayingt that] hei is not going tor respond to every outlandish allegation she makes, he stated that he is not coming up with anything tonight.] He said, thati ift therei isi not a name on the bill then the sponsor would be whoever makes the motion. Councilwoman Dugger saidt thati iti isi not outlandish we arej just  tor refer to as specific sponsor.  60F) WEST WALNUTI MANOR. IN. JENNINGS, MO.  following bill wasi introduced:  September Council Meeting  Page 10of13    trying toi figure out" "Sam" why* "we" are deviating from what the law says. Attorney Alton asked what the law says. Attorney Altons statedt that there are goingt tol bel bills, like thei next] proposed bill, for thei tax rate, which] hei is nots sure who the sponsor oft thel billi is, although iti is required byt the state of Missouri. He said, what] hei is going tot tell youi is that itisg going tol be thej person who makes the motion who willl be the sponsor for that bill as well. Councilwoman Dugger said what she is asking, be done is amend the ordinance: fort bill sponsorship sot that iti is clear. Attorney Alton askedi ift there was anythingi int the ordinance thats said that thej person who makes the motion cannot be the sponsor. Councilwoman Dugger stated not there isi nothing that says thati int the ordinance. Attorney Alton stated that there is nothing that prohibits it, so the sponsor can bet thej person who makes the motion. Councilwoman Dugger askedi ifthis Council understood that. Attorney Alton statedt that he was not sure. Councilwoman Dugger responded Second: reading: On thei motion madel by Councilwoman Jones ands seconded by Councilman R. Epps. The bill became ordinance: #2488 by thei following roll call vote, councilmembers votingi ini favor were: Allan Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Terry Wilson, Phyllis Anderson, Rodney Epps, Caroll Epps; Councilmembers opposed were: Francine Dugger, Julial Roberts; none abstained or were absent from the 3.4 ANORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF. JENNINGS, ORDERING THE. LEVYINGAND ESTABLISHING THE. RATE OF MUNICIPAL: TAXES. FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, AND WEST FLORISSANT. BUSINESS. DISTRICT: TO BE COLLECTED. FOR THE YEAR OF2018. First reading on the motion made by Councilman R. Epps and seconded by Councilwoman C. Epps the Bill# #2544 An ordinance oft the City of] Jennings, ordering thel levying and establishingi the rate of municipal taxes for municipal purposes and west] Florissant business district tol be collected for the year of Second: reading ont the motion madel by Councilwoman Jones and seconded by Councilman R. Epps Thel bill became ordinance #24895 by the following roll call vote, councilmembers voting in favor were: Allan Stichnote, Miranda. Jones, Terry Wilson, Phyllis Anderson, Rodney Epps, Carol Epps; Councilmembers opposed were: Francine Dugger, Julial Roberts; none abstained or where absent from the Mayor Austin gave the floor to Councilwoman Dugger. Councilwoman Dugger said, that she has been talking to ai few cities onl how they startedt thej process tob begin working on a center. She statedt that we all knowt that wel have acquired thel land. Councilwoman Dugger said, what the other cities did was put itt to the people, they had' Town] Halli meetings with discussions, and did surveys. Councilwoman Dugger reviewed heri idea of how the City shoulds start the process for a Recreation Center.. After discussion among the committee: members ity was determined thatt there would bea a joint committee: meeting between Mayor Austin said, that the only RFP'st that were out were for the phones, and the copier. Councilwoman Dugger asked ont the contracts at arel looking like the City is going month tor month, how much time ist the City putting! between thel RFP tor makes sure that the contract has not expired. Deletra Hudson, City Clerk, stated that thej process is between 30 and 45 days to allow for advertisement and responses. Councilwoman Dugger askedi ifthe Cityl hass started thel RFP process on the contracts that have already expired, that are currently being paid month tor month. Ms. Hudson: responded that is whati is coming next. Ms. Hudson said, that the next one that she wants to doi ist thej janitorial service for the City buildings, and thet towing contract. Councilwoman Dugger confirmedi thatt the City was on montht tor month payments witht thej janitorial and towing contracts. Ms. Hudson said, that originally the Clerk's office was not over the City's contracts sot the first list that was provided tot the Council was ani inventory list. She stated that the Clerk's office was trying tot track what we could get our hands on. Ms. Hudson stated that the Clerk's office went back through thel list tos see what contractsl have expired or were going to expire withint the next three years, and with that she knew the City needst to address thej janitorial and towing contracts. Ms. Hudson stated that the Council just passedt the phone contract which was the most crucial sincei it was the one that was really getting the City int the pocket. Councilwoman Dugger stated that was her concern that whent the City is paying month tor montht the contract may have the City paying a little bit more. She stated that the City needs tos get out of the month tor month contracts. She said, thats she appreciates the Clerk's Office putting ac contract list together sot that the Council canl have it, and thati it was not just for her. Councilwoman Dugger askedi ift the Council canl beg given an update andi ifthel list could bej puti in  that she does not think sO.  vote.  following bill was introduced:  2018.  vote.  G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.1 Recreation Center Discussion  thel Parks and] Building Committee on October 10th.  2. City Contracts. RFP updates  order of date. September Council Meeting  Page 11 of13    3. Update on the Urban League Fencei issue  Henry. Johnson provided details of what Urban] League has done soi far with updating the fence surroundingt their property. He advisedt that fence polesl havel been installed, the fence fabrici is going up and the Urban] Leaguei is waiting ont thej privacy slats tos separate thei fence. Mr. Johnson stated that the fencei is ai new galvanized chain linked fence. Councilman Wilson stated that there was another fencing concern as al result oft the drug deal gone wrongt that happenedi int the City last Thursday, that a carl hit the fencel behind' Walgreens. Councilwoman. Jones statedt that ai resident asked] her who isi responsible for fixingt the fences since that was kind ofai freak accident. Mr. Johnson askedi ift the holei int the fence was on the Walgreens side. Councilman Wilson statedt thati itl lookedl like it was ont the Work Wear for Less side mores sot than Walgreens. Mr. Johnson stated that hel had: not gottent that information. Both Councilman Wilson and Councilwoman Jones expressed that iti is fairly new. Mr.. Johnson statedt that he would get on the new holei int the fencet tomorrow. Councilwoman Dugger thanked "Sam" and stated thati ith has beena a longt time coming and shel knowst that "Sam" (Attorney Alton) had something to do with the fencel being fixed. She stated that she wanted to say that she appreciates that effort, itt took a while, but the City was The Council approved thei recommendation oft the Mayor to appoint David Green tot the City Planning Commission for a four-year term. Councilwoman Jones stated that the Council did hear Ms. Fortson's request tol be ont thel Planning Commission. There was a discussion amongst the Council, and thel Mayor about] Ms. Fortson's s appointment request tot thel Planning Commission wherei it was agreed that Mayor Ont the motion made by Councilman Allan Stichnote and seconded by Councilwoman Miranda Jonest the Council voted alli ini favor of appointing David Green to the City Planning Commission for a four-year The Council approved thei recommendation oft thel Mayor to appoint Wayne Weusthoffto the City Board of Adjustments to complete threey years ofaf five-year term. The Council and the Mayor discussed how openings with thel Board of Adjustment are advertised. Mayor Austin askedi ift there has been ai motion and as second ont the floor. Councilwoman Jones confirmed that there has been ai motion and as second on the Ont thei motion made by Councilman. Allan Stichnote and seconded by Councilman R. Epps the Council votedi ini favor ofa appointing Wayne Weusthoff to the City Board of Adjustments to complete three years ofaf five-year term by the following roll call vote Councilmembers votingi ini favor were: Allan Stichnote, Miranda. Jones, Terry Wilson, Rodney Epps, Caroll Epps; Councilmembers opposed were: Francine Dugger, Phyllis Anderson, Julial Roberts; none were absent or abstained from the vote.  persistent enough to start the process. H.NEW BUSINESS  1.A Approval of the Planning Commission appointment  Austin would meet with] Ms. Fortson prior to the next Council meeting.  term.  2. Approval of the appointment to the Board of Adjustment  floor. Mayor Austin called for the vote.  3. Approval of the monthly bills for payment  Councilwoman Dugger expressed frustration with' "the landscape company" and asked for a discussion to seei ifthe City should pay them. Aftera discussion about" "thel landscape company" with the Councilit was determined that the contract was canceled after thel last Council meeting and the company has not been paid byt the City yet. Councilwoman Roberts asked what] Natural One Organic is responsible for. There was continued discussion with the Council aboutt thel Natural One Organic Lawn Care company and itwas determined that Brenda Williams, Finance! Director, will find out about thet two Natural One Organic Lawn Care and see exactly what they were: for. After further discussion from the Council along with Mayor Austin about which department would have created thel bill withl Natural One Organic Lawn Care, and whyt thel Public Works] Department is not at the Council meeting, the Council votedi ini favor of Ont the: motion made by Councilman Terry Wilson and seconded by Councilwoman Jones the Council votedi inf favor of approving thei monthly bills for payment by the following roll call vote Councilmembers voting ini favor were:. Allan Stichnote, Miranda. Jones, Terry Wilson,] Phyllis Anderson, Rodney Epps, Caroll Epps; Councilmembers opposed were: Francine Dugger, Julia Roberts; none were absent or  approving the monthly bills for payment.  abstained from the vote.  4. Motion for closeds session, Legal and Personnel (RS.MO610:021-13  Ont the motion madel by Councilwoman Dugger and seconded by Councilwoman! Roberts the council votedi inf favor of closeds session, Legal and] Personnel (RSMO 610:021-1,3) by the following roll call vote Councilmembers voting ini favor were:. Allan Stichnote, Terry Wilson, Francine Dugger, Phyllis  September Council Meeting  Page 12of13    Anderson, Julial Roberts, Rodneyl Epps, Caroll Epps; Councilmembers opposed were: Miranda Jones; none Mayor Austin read a card thanking the Mayor and) Public Works for cuttingt the grass at 8312 College from Ms. Barbra! St. John. Mayor Austin announced that on Saturday, September 29, 2018t that Tony Thompson willl be working with 25 young people, by speaking with them and empowering the youth. Mayor Austin statedt that she wanted tot thank] Mr. Johnson and] Myra Randle, Economic Development Specialist. She statedt that the City did end up with 1271 bids for the auction and the Vacant Property Registration' has broughti in atl least $10,000.00. Shet thanked thoset that were in support oft the auction and the' Vacant] Property Registration. Mayor Austin stated that the auction brought in over $140,000.00. Mayor Austin said, to Councilwoman Roberts, the homes where not purchased by developers, this was previously discussed inp prior Council meetings that there would be a certaini number of homes ine each Ward. Mayor Austin advised that thel homes were advertised for two weeks. Mayor Austin stated that the auction wast tol bring! back! home owner ship and some oft thep people who have purchased thel homes have already cut the grass and started working on thel homes. Mayor Austin said, that on September 11 the City observed thel First] Responders at City Hall. She stated that she spoke with the developer ont the south end, and there isa a contract ont the Save al Lot. Mayor Austin said, that Mr. Johnson has been doing a goodj job ofreaching out and shel has also been getting phone calls ofbusiness and1 homeowners who want to come backt tot the City. Shet thanked everyone who stayed until eleven o'clock and stated that there will bea three-minute break prior tot the Council enteringi in tot the closeds session, Legal andl Personnel (RSMO  were absent or abstained from the vote.  L.A Mayor's Report  610:021-1,3)  J. Closed, Session, Legal and Personnel (RSMO 610:021-1,3)  Temporary Promotion  On thei motion madel by Councilman Allan Stichnote and seconded by Councilman Terry Wilson the City Council voted by roll call vote to appoint Sgt.. John Geasley Jr. tol Interim Correction Lt. until the vacant position is filled, Councilmember voting in favor were:. Allen Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Terry Wilson, Rodney Epps, Carol Epps; Councilmembers against: Francine Dugger, Ont the motion made by Councilwoman Miranda Jones and seconded by Councilwoman Phyllis Anderson the City Council voted by roll call vote toj place written notice in' William Kaeshamer personnel file andt toj place him on al Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), Councilmembers voting in favor were:. Allen Stichnote, Miranda Jones, Terry Wilson, Francine Dugger, Phyllis Anderson, Julial Roberts, Rodney Epps, Carol Epps; none were absent or abstained or opposed. On thei motion made by Councilwoman Phyllis Anderson and seconded by Councilwoman Miranda. Jones the City Council voted by roll call vote to adjourn the closed session, legal and personnel (RSMO 610:021-1,3)at) 11:55j pm on Monday September 24, 2018, Councilmembers votingi in favor were:. Allen Stichnote, Miranda. Jones, Terry Wilson, Francine Dugger, Phyllis Anderson, Julia Roberts, Rodney Epps, Carol Epps; none were absent or abstained or opposed.  Phyllis Anderson, Julial Roberts; none were absent or abstained.  Performance. Improvement. Plan  K. Adjournment  Attest:  Mayor Yolanda Austin  Yaablc Kareen! McNeal, Deputy City Clerk fpupmpes  September Council Meeting  Page 13 of13