4/25/22, 1:08F PM  BoardDocse Pro  JENNINGS  Monday, March 28, 2022  MARCH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  Jennings via Tele-meeting Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm When: Mar 28, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)  Register in advance for this meeting:  ttps://us02web.oom.us/mecting/regster/ZI-CrDsuNtaVZRAZepaOPUndEMemgwpx After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about: joining the One or more of the members of the City Council will be participating by telephone or other electronic means. Members of the public will not be allowed to attend the meeting in person. For accommodations due to disability, please call City Hall at 314-388-1164, or Relay Missouri (TDD)  meeting.  All meetings are recorded. Meeting posting date: A. PUBLICI HEARING B.F REGULAR MEETING 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval oft the Agenda  at 1-800-735-2460, 72 hours in advance of the meeting.  initials by:  1. Presentation oft the 2022-2023 Proposed Budget  5.A Approval oft the minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 28, 2022 1.P Presentation by Lt. Aaron Schafer St. Louis County Police Contract  C.F PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS AND REQUESTS 2. Comments by public. (Please signi in. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance.) 3. Councilmember's Reports (Reports are limited to 10 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance)  4. Mayor's Report 1.F Finance Department 2. Courts 3. Jail Report 4. Building Department 5. Sewer Lateral 6. Economic Development Report 7.Public Works Report 8.F Recreation Department 9.St. Louis County Police Department 10. North County Fire & Rescue 11. Emergency Management E.F REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Ways & Means and Public Safety Committee 2. Public' Works & Building Committee 3.P Parks & Recreation Committee  D. MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  pslgpboarocscommoemigePowaninstPimateropenangns  1/2    4/25/22,1 1:08PM  BoardDocse Pro  4. Policy and Ordinance Committee 5. Municipal League 6.F Planning Commission 7.E Economic Development Board 8.) Youth Commission 9. Senior Commission  F.LEGALI BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  1.A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE 2022-2023 BUDGET.  G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 1.A Approval of the Revised Fuel Policy 2.A Approval of Police Service Contract 3.A Approval of the Budget Amendment #3 4. Approval oft the IT contract  5.A Approval of Disposal of Non-Operational and Obsolete Equipment 6.A Approval of a Special Event Permit Norwood Hills Country Club Firework 7.A Approval of a Special Event Permit Ascension Charity Classic  8.A Approval ofa a Special Event Permit Marlon Owens Day/Jennings Senior High School Scholarship Giveaway  9.A Approval of the monthly bills for payment I.MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS J.CLOSED SESSION 1.F Personnel (RSMO 610:021-3) K. Adjournment 1.A Adjournment  tps/goboarudocscom"maemigeBoadhninstPhvalelopensiegns  2/2    JEMANENGS  Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting Telemeeting Via Zoom Video March 28, 2022 Regular Council Meeting' 7:00 p.m.  Thet two thousand four hundred and thirty-first meeting oft the. Jennings City Council was held on  Monday, March 28, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Video. 1. Presentation of the 2022-2023 Proposed Budget.  A. PUBLICHEARING  Deletra Hudson, City Clerk, summarized the proposed 2022-2023 total revenues of $29,355,545  and expenditures of$26,077,298. Thep public hearing was closed at 7:071 p.m. B. REGULAR MEETING  1. Call to Order Thet meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m.  Mayor Austin asked for a moment of silence for Jacklin M. Owens, City Councilmember of Wellston, and Aunt of former City Councilmember, Aja Owens. Pastor Leonard Dennis of Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, who had1 led the church for over 30: years.  2. RolICall  Council members present: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Gary. Johnson, Rosel Eichelberger, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner.  Council member(s) absent: none.  Also present: Mayor Yolanda Austin; Deletra Hudson, City Clerk; and Sam Alton, City  Attorney.  3. Approval of the Agenda  On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved the agenda for the meeting. All in favor; none opposed. 4. Approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 28, 2022.  On the motion made by Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved the minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 28, 2022. All in favor; Councilwoman Fountain Henderson stated that she would like a correction to the minutes inl her report. Shes statedt that the Public Works staff drove intol her yard, not residents' yards. C.P PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS, AND  none opposed.  REQUESTS  1. Presentation by Lt. Aaron Schafer- St. Louis County Police Contract  Page 1 of10  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    Lt. Aaron Schafer stated that St. Louis County Police Department maintained since 2018 its Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation since 1998. Some other accomplishments of the department are the purchasing and use of body cameras and dash cameras in vehicles. Lt. Schafer stated that the department focused on Lt. Schafer presented the police service contract. He explained that the contract aligned with the fiscal year of the City of Jennings, making its initial term of contract was for ten months. The long-term contract of ten years will offer a longer commitment from St. Louis County Police Department and the benefit to the City will bet thati it will cap the contract increase to five percent or lower. Sam Alton, City Attorney, stated that the City had the right to terminate the contract with twelve months' notice. Lt. Schafer stated that an addition to the contract was a police lieutenant to the. Jennings Precinct. This allows for better supervision and more: flexibility for the Councilwoman Fountain Henderson stated that residents have complained oft thel low visibility of police patrols. She asked what the reasoning was behind the long-term contract. Lt. Schafer Lt. Schafer explained the audit process for the precinct that ensures that it complies with what the contract states. He stated that there are four (4) officers on the street at all times, not Councilwoman Fountain Henderson remarked that she does not receive calls back when she Councilman Johnson expressed concern over page three of thej police service contract, where it stated that the City shall receive the same services as unincorporated St. Louis County. He expressed those three shifts with four patrol cars do not explain the thirty-nine police cars under the contract. Lt. Schafer stated the contract ensures that the City has access to enough cars to patrol. Councilman Johnson remarked that the City was not able to select its police captain. He proposed that the contract be discussed or adjusted. Councilman Johnson asked what other municipalities have initiated the long-term contract with St. Louis County Police Department. Lt. Schafer stated that the City of Black Jack, Valley Park, Fenton, and Wildwood had long-term Councilwoman Fountain Henderson remarked that she observed that it took a while for officers to respond to incidents. Councilwoman Brown remarked on the speedy response time and Councilwoman Clower stated that she received feedback from residents who are uncomfortable with using the website to report an issue or felt that their complaint was not being followed up on. Lt. Schafer stated the complaints made are best done by phone call or email. He stated the following can be done to the complainant directly, to a councilperson, or from a supervisor to an 2. Comments by the public. (Please sign in. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. See Louise Glen, 9608-9612. Balboa Drive, called aj police officer several times to get help with trash on street. She was instructed to call City Hall. Mayor Austin stated that the street in question was the responsibility of unincorporated St. Louis County and the City could provide the telephone number to get in contact with someone. She asked Ms. Glen tol leavel her telephone number with Dr. Kimberly Morton, 8338 Osborn Avenue, reported the dumping of trash and weeds in Ward 3. She asked who she should report the enforcement of occupancy permits, dogs, and fences to. Dr. Morton reported that there was a small house-like shed in the driveway off] Fletcher. Mayor Austin stated that it could bei reported to Schona McClellon, Director ofl Housing, in the Building  leveraging technology.  captain ands sergeants.  stated that the long-term contract helps the City because oft the increased cap.  including specialized units or sergeants. reports ani issue to dispatch.  contracts.  experience with officers.  officer.  Decorum Ordinance.)  the City Clerk.  Department to bei investigated. Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo  Page 2of10    Marietta Beck, 5476 Hodiamont Avenue, followed up on three problems on the 54001 block of Hodiamont Avenue. She wanted tol know what was happening with the sinkhole in the middle of the block, approximately 5458 Hodiamont Avenue. Following up on some properties she previously reported: 5426 Hodiamont Avenue with cars in the back yard, there are five (5) cars parked there, 5458 Hodiamont Avenue squatters are there and vehicles are parked on the property, and 5454 Hodiamont Avenue, that may have been granted a temporary permit while the owners were supposed to fix the house. It has had a broken window on the front porch for Mayor Austin stated that Schona will follow up with the private property and Capt. Mann will follow up on the street. Jim Maixner, Public Works Director, stated that it was a sewer lateral issue, and the owner of the property was responsible, which was turned over to the Building Department. Mayor Austin stated it was a sewer lateral issue in which an application must be filled out by the homeowner, and it was no longer a Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) issue. Schona stated that the vehicles at 54261 Hodiamont were: in the system. Councilwoman Clower askedi ift there ares several cars parked on thel lawn like at 54581 Hodiamont Avenue that need tol bet tagged, and who did the tagging. Schona clarified if on private property, then it must be addressed by thel Building Department but ift they are parked on the street, the 3. Councilmember's Reports (Reports are limited to 10 minutes. Seel Decorum Ordinance) Councilman Stichnote thanked Jim for getting the signs advising against the feeding of ducks and speed bump placements inl Koeneman Park. He asked about the parking lot lights. Jim stated that it should be done the following week. Councilman Stichnote asked about the speed bumps on Solway Avenue. Jim stated the traffic study for Solway Avenue had already been completed Councilman Stichnote reminded everyone to vote on Proposition U in the April municipal general election tol help the City generate revenue and that it will not raisei its taxes by supporting Councilman Stichnote asked Capt. Mann to give a report. Capt. Mann reported that assaults with firearms and violent crimes were down. He reported some troubling trends with assaults that could be contributed to domestic violence and fights in the high school. Capt. Mann stated that the Police Department was monitoring the uptake in assaults. He reported that the Police Department was working with resource officers in the high school that may be a gang-related crime. Capt. Mann reported that property crimes continue to decrease. Robberies and burglaries are down compared to 2021. Capt. Mann addressed the website email address and stated that it was helpful for the precinct tos see the complaint and track it. He offered that those who are not wanting to use the email address to submit a complaint, may call the dispatch or call him at the precinct. Capt. Mann addressed the squatter issue from the complaint from Ms. Beck. He stated that it was investigated and there was no evidence of squatters at the time. Iti is difficult to catch after the fact and advised everyone to call during the time the incident is noticed. Councilwoman Clower: requested more patrols on Janet Avenue to assist with speeding drivers. Capt. Mann stated that he was getting numerous requests for patrols or services. He advised that if officers are not seen patrolling, then understand that they are responding to calls. Councilwoman Clower expressed resident concern that they do not see officers in the evening. Capt. Mann stated thatl he would puti in a call to1 make sure that officers are visible. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson stated that she attended the memorial service of former Councilwoman Fountain Henderson also attended the St. Louis County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) town hall meetings. Where the County received feedback on how to spend and how much to spend of the funds. She stated that the deadline for the survey was March 25, Councilwoman Fountain Henderson remarked that the City's use of the ARPA funds should be  two months and no improvement on1 thej property.  Policel Department must be notified.  and they should be placing one near Dever Drives soon.  the proposition.  State Representative, Cora Faith Walker.  2022.  used tol help residents and improve the homes in. Jennings.  Page 3of10  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    Councilwoman Fountain Henderson thanked Public Works for cleaning up the debris near Glendale Avenue and Huiskamp Avenue. She also thanked Public Works for patching up a Councilwoman Fountain Henderson thanked Schona for helping with the resident that was operating an at-home car repair lot on Dorwood Drive. She reported that the area looked much better. She reported to Schona that on Boyce Place, a grey car that used to park in the middle Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that the Marlon Owens memorial and scholarship giveaway would be on Thursday, March 31,2022, at 5j p.m. atl Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Councilwoman Fountain Henderson stated that she was still confused about Alexandria Place, but a bunch of associations were set up and she knew. she saw a check. She wanted to know Councilwoman Fountain Henderson stated that there were two pitbull dogs for four days at Koeneman Park but they were finally apprehended. The next day, she received a phone call Councilwoman Fountain Henderson stated that she sent some questions to Mayor Austin regarding ARPA funds that were never answered. Mayor Austin stated that she would follow Councilman Wilson thanked St. Louis County Police for their presentation and their service to Councilman Wilson requested that two speed bumps that need to be removed at 2310 Ada Wortley and one: near the entrance of the school on Ada Wortley. He requested that they be Councilman Wilson reminded everyone of the municipal election coming up on April 5. He encouraged residents to go to the St. Louis County Board of Elections website for more information. He explained that the ballot language of Proposition C, much like Proposition U. stated that the City could receive approximately $500,000 in Use tax revenue, not counting Councilwoman Brown thanked Capt. Mann for sharing patrol statistics with the City Council and for his service. She also thanked the Building Department for their efforts despite staffing Councilwoman Brown remarked on the current inflation of prices at stores. She announced that the Urban League willl be conducting another food giveaway on' Tuesday, March 29, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 8960. Jennings Station Road. She stated that all were welcome and to bring Councilwoman Brown stated that the City now has three community gardens at 5660 & 5662 Hodiamont Avenue, Clifton Avenue & McLaran Avenue, and 26401 Belle Avenue in Ward 4.To geti more information aboutt the gardens, contact David) Kuchenmeister or Carol Wuesthoff. Councilwoman Brown reported that she has gotten questions regarding Proposition U and those Councilwoman Eichelberger thanked Mayor Austin for the proclamation for the unexpected Councilwoman Eichelberger had reported last month about vehicle sales taking place in the Hawaiian Grill parking lot. She thanked the Building Department for following up on the complaint, there does not seem tol be cars sales taking place in the parking lot.  pothole on Sharidge Drive.  oft their yard has stopped parking in the yard andi is parked in the driveway.  Church, 53001 Helen. Avenue.  from) Mayor. Austin what a check for $2,000: for legal fees was for. about another pitbull dog that wasi running loose in Jennings.  up the following day. the. Jennings Community.  used for other areas where speed bumps havel been pending.  what the City could receive in Use Tax should Proposition Uj pass.  shortages.  extral bags for items not already packaged.  residents are doing their research about the proposition.  passing ofher nephew.  Page 4of10  Prepared by Khianna) Ward DeGarmo    Councilwoman Bichelberger reached out to Metro Bus for a bench on the east side of Lucas Councilwoman Bichelberger attended the Neighborhood Watch meeting which had low participation. Officer Davis and another resident have agreed to offer help in setting people up Councilwoman Eichelberger reported that in partnership with her church, they are hosting Suits for Seniors tol help outfit and prepare male seniors graduating from Jennings Senior High Councilwoman Eichelberger urged the City Council to actively think about ways to keep Councilman Johnson remarked on the debris from car accidents left on roads like Jennings Station Road and West Florissant Avenue. He asked Mayor Austin if she could call St. Louis County for help removing the debris left at the intersection. Mayor Austin stated St. Louis County was not the only responsible party for the removal of debris, and that it was the responsibility of whoever tows vehicles away from car accidents to clean the area and the Velda City Police Department, ifin their jurisdiction. Councilman Johnson asked ift the City of Jennings, St. Louis County and whomever could come together in a collective effort to keep Councilman Johnson stated that trailers and large trucks are parked all over the City and in residential areas. They need to be tagged and removed. He stated that there were some located Councilman Johnson stated that the car shop on Carl Avenue and West Florissant Avenue has continued to be a nuisance. He stated that there were figuratively one hundred cars on the Councilman Johnson thanked Capt. Mann, Jim, and Schona for responding to his previous complaints or reported issues. He apologized to the Youth Commission for not being able to attend the March Madness Event on March 26, 2022. He echoed Councilwoman Eichelberger and recommended to the City Council that they make an effort to support the events hosted by Councilwoman Clower remarked that it should not take two to three months to remove debris Councilwoman Clower stated that she received a phone call from Mayor Austin in January 2022, telling her as a councilmember what to say and how to say it. Councilwoman Clower stated that she was an elected official, elected by the people and she does not work for the mayor. She stated that the mayor cannot tell her how to speak for the residents. Her concern was how the mayor treats other employees, ifs she does it to a councilmember then what is she Councilwoman Clower reported to Jim that 5654 Helen Avenue had trash in the back of the garage and had not been resolved. She reported that in a. Jennings lot between Harney Avenue and Helen Avenue, there was trash on the lot near the alley, which was reported three months ago. At 5664 Hamilton Avenue, the backyard has trash, which was reported last month. In the lot between Harney Avenue and Hodiamont Avenue, on the side street, there was a couch dumped. 5458 Hodiamont Avenue, there are parked cars there and Schona stated that she Councilwoman Clower also reported in the alley between Janet Avenue and Jennings Station Road, has debris to be removed. In the 53001 block of. Janet Avenue, there are several potholes on the street that need tol be filled. At 5474. Janet Avenue, there is trash debris in the driveway. In the neighboring property to 5427 Helen Avenue was a couch dumped on the property. She reported that at 5615 Helen Avenue has ai mattress that needed tol bei removed. 5665 Hodiamont Avenuel has a mattress in the backyard. Next to 53351 Hamilton Avenue was trash debris ini the  and Hunt Road.  to attend via Zoom tol help with participation int the meetings.  School forj jobi interviews. Jennings youth engaged.  thes streets clear.  on College Avenue andl Minnie Avenue. property and overflowing to the street.  the Youth Commission by attending.  from ap property. She stated that Ward 4 continues to see debris andi issues.  doing to City employees.  would investigate the property.  Page! 5of10  Prepared byl Khianna Ward DeGarmo    front yard. At 5650 Hamilton Avenue, has a mattress in the front of the house. Near 5739 Councilwoman Clower remarked to Jim that she had not seen the street sweeper for the last  Wilborn Drivei int the alley, there was trash that needs tol bei removed.  two Thursdays.  Councilwoman Clower stated that Pastor Leonard Dennis willl be missed.  Councilwoman Clower stated that there should be more parks in Ward 4 and asked for more Councilman Turner thanked Mayor Austin for leading the community. He thanked Capt. Councilman Turner thanked Jim for always responding to his calls. He asked Jim about the speed bump placement on' Wescott Avenue. Jim stated that thes speed bump was placed. Councilman Turner reported the blue house on Helen Avenue with trash behind it. Schona Mayor Austin asked Jim to speak on the street sweeper. Jim reported that ai few months ago, the City lost its main operator for the street sweeper and the sweeper would not operate much in the wintertime due to its need for water to function. He stated that he has another sweeper operator that has been out sweeping the streets sporadically and the City should see: it out more  information ont the community gardens in Ward 4.  Mann for response time to calls.  stated that the property address was added to the MyGov system.  often.  4.MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Austin thanked council members who understand that the Building Department was operating with one Director, one Code Enforcement Inspector, and one Permit Clerk when there should be approximately nine employees in the department. She also reported that there was a temporary staff member and one new hire in the Administrative Assistant Irole who should be Mayor Austin reported that the Police Department has initiated a community camera program. Residents and businesses who have cameras can register by form to let the Police Department know where they are located to help alleviate crime in the area. Council members may also Mayor Austin reported that the St. Louis Lambert International Airport has released a public input survey ont their Master Plan on the City of. Jennings website until March 30, 2022. Mayor Austin stated that the invitation to bid for the City Center Project will begin Tuesday, April 5, 2022, and are due May 3, 2022. Thei invitation tol bidi is located on the City of] Jennings website. Jim spoke on the sanitary sewer lines near the construction site which has outdated Mayor Austin gave an update on the Xograph Avenue Warehouse. She stated that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be evaluating and assessing for a couple of weeks and then the site should take three months to clean the waste from the building. Mayor Austin stated that following the clean-up of the waste would be a second phase to clear asbestos from the site. The efforts oft the EPA will be saving the City approximately $1,000,000. Mayor Austin reported that North County Fire & Rescue was hosting the Locks for Life program. The program entails free locks to place on front doors in the case of emergency of senior citizens in which first responders would know the lock number to enter the premises to keep those senior citizens safe. If any senior citizens would like to participate in the program, contact the North County Fire & Rescue Protection District. The Fire Department was always furnishing homes withs smoke detectors by placing twoi in every house as requested. Mayor Austin reminded everyone to be checking the City of. Jennings website. She stated that Dianna Drake, Special Services Coordinator, did a great job of updating the website. Mayor  ablet to assist.  participatel by filling outt the form.  infrastructure.  Page 6of10  Prepared by Khianna Wardl DeGarmo    Austin brought attention to the employment opportunities in the City. She stated that help was Mayor Austin stated that the City was grateful to the groups that have met to discuss the use of the ARPA funds. She highlighted a few. areas in which the ARPA funds would be used, like small businesses and the Ring Doorbell program for residents as outlined int the budget. Councilwoman Clower asked Mayor Austin if she was a small business owner. Mayor Austin stated that she had enough sense to not apply for ARPA funds on behalfofk her small business or Councilwoman Fountain Hendersoni remarked that she did not support the use of ARPA funds to assist small businesses. Councilwoman Brown and Councilman Wilson stated that they were in  needed ini thel Parks and Recreation Department.  nonprofit.  support oft the use of ARPA funds for smalll businesses. D. MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved thei monthly departmental reports. All ini favor; none opposed.  E.R REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  1.W Ways and Means & Public Safety Committee Councilman Wilson stated that there were multiple meetings in March on the 7th, 14h,219, and 28th at 5 p.m. He reported that there was participation from council members not on the committee who attended the meetings. He commended department heads for beingt thorough and commended Deletra Hudson for taking on 2. Public Works & Building Committee Councilman Johnson reported that there was a meeting onl March 22, 2022. The committee adopted three community gardens and discussed the 3. Parks & Recreation Committee - Councilman Stichnote reported that there was no meeting. Hes stated that each council member should pick one location in each ward where they would like Councilman Wilson asked if there has been any consideration for dog parks. Councilman Stichnote stated that it] had1 been discussed ini the past, buti itl had not been discussed recently. Councilwoman Brown asked if the plan for the City Center project could be considered for a satellite park. Mayor Austin stated that it would most likely be, but not at this time. She stated 4. Policy and Ordinance Committee - Councilman Turner reported that there was a meeting, and the committee discussed the Revised Fuel Policy. He stated that there was another agenda 5. Municipal League - Councilman Wilson stated there was an Executive Board meeting one week before the General meeting, which was held on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the Manchester Recreation Center. He recommended to the City Council that they read the 6. Planning Commission - Councilman Johnson stated that the Planning Commission had no  her dual role as City Clerk andi interim Financel Director.  grass-cutting contractors.  tos see as satellite park with thel Park Comprehensive Plan.  that the focus was on completing the park plan that was already ini motion.  item but that no one was present to speak oni it.  Legislativel Update from the Municipal League.  meeting.  7. Economic. Development. Board - There was noi meeting. 8. Youth Commission - There wasi noi meeting. 9. Senior Commission - There was no meeting. F.LEGALBUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  Page7of10  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    1. ANORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AND On the motion for the first reading made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Councilman Johnson asked if there could be an adjustment made to the police services contract. Councilman Wilson invited him to a Ways and Means & Public Safety Committee meeting to On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Eichelberger, for the Bill #2678 became Ordinance #2614 by the following roll call vote of the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Rose Eichelberger, Gary. Johnson, Joseph' Turner, and Lorraine Clower; none absent nor opposing.  APPROVING THE 2022-2023 BUDGET.  Fountain Henderson for Bill #2678. Sam didt the first reading oft the ordinance.  discuss thej police services contract.  second: reading. Sam didt the: second reading of the ordinance.  G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H.NEW BUSINESS  1.A Approval of the Revised. Fuel Policy  On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved thel Revised Fuel Policy. Alli ini favor; none opposed.  2. Approval oft the Police, Service Contract  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the City Council approved the St. Louis County Police Services Contract for $4,109,070.94. All in favor;  none opposed.  3.Approval of the Budget Amendment #3  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the City Council approved Budget Amendment #3 for $45,915 tot thel Park Sales Tax Fund for the Routine  Maintenance and Park improvements lines. Alli ini favor; none opposed.  4.A Approval ofthel ITcontract  On the motion made by Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved the recommendation of the IT contract with Arch Tech  LLC for $57,000 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Alli in favor; none opposed. 5. Approval of Disposal of Non-operational and Obsolete. Equipment  On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City Council approved the disposal of non-operational and obsolete equipment. All 6.4 Approval ofa Special Event Permit Norwood. Hills Country Club Firework  in favor; none opposed.  On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the City Council approved the special event permit for Norwood Hills Country Club  foraf firework display on. July 4, 2022. Alli ini favor; none opposed. 7.Approval ofas Special. Event Permit- - Ascension Charity Classic  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved the special event permit to host the Ascension Charity Classic PGA Tour atl Norwood] Hills Country Club, September 5-11,2022. Alli in favor; none opposed.  Page 8of10  Prepared. by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    8. Approval of a Special Event Permit - Marlon Owens Daylennings Senior High School On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City Council approved the special event permit to host the Marlon Owens Day Scholarship Giveaway on March 31, 2022, at Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church. All in  Scholarship Giveaway  favor; none opposed.  9. Approval of the monthly bills for payment.  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved the monthly bills forj payment. Alli in favor; none opposed.  .MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS everyone as safe evening.  Mayor Austin thanked those who attended the meeting in person and via Zoom. She wished  J.CLOSED: SESSION, LEGAL AND PERSONNEL (RSMO 610:021-3)  Onl March 28, 2022, on the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, 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 Also, present were Mayor Yolanda Austin; Sam Alton, City Attorney; and City Clerk, Deletra  opposing nor abstaining. Hudson.  PERSONNEL The following actions were taken:  a. Suspension of Correctional Officer Kellye Still  Lt. Pervis Jones recommended Correctional Officer Kellye Still for a seven-day suspension due to violation of the Offensive Behavior Policy. After discussion, the City Council believed the On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the City Council voted to terminate Correctional Officer Kellye Still. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger, Johnson Clower and' Turner; On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved the recommendation by Mayor Austin to give Deletra Hudson, City Clerk, additional pay for assuming the role of Interim Finance Director in the absence ofa Finance Director. Thej pay rate will bei retroactive to April 1,2021, and continue until one: month after thel Finance Director position is filled, to allow for a transition. Thei recommendation was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger,ohnson, Clower and' Turner; none absent, opposing nor abstaining.  offense could havel been life threatening towards the inmate.  abstaining: Fountain Henderson, none absent nor opposing.  b. Additional Pay for the Interim Finance Director  K.A ADJOURNMENT  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council voted by roll call votes of the following council members to adjourn the meeting at 9:48 p.m.: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Rose Eichelberger, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and Joseph Turner; none absent; none  opposed nor abstained.  Page 9of10  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    Approved: WGute  Attest:  Deletral Hudson,C City ble  Page 10of10  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo