6/28/22, 9:03A AM  BoardDocse Pro  JENNINGS  Monday, May 23, 2022  MAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  Jennings Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm Hybrid (in-person at. Jennings City Hall and virtual via nttps://uso2web.zom.us/meting/regster/Zasfucpa4ENWO0gBcuhTO17ec3idjelg 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  Zoom)  When: May 23, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)  Register in advance for this meeting:  meeting.  All meetings are recorded. Meeting posting date: A. PUBLIC HEARING  (TDD) at 1-800-735-2460, 72 hours in advance of the meeting.  initials by:  1.P Public Input on the Koeneman, Lions and Sievers Park Improvements  2.P Public Input ont the Park Master Plan  3. Petition for a conditional use permit to house and operate Keeping the Faith Empowerment Center, a training and education, church based sel-empowerment) program, in the former Rent One Building located at 9000 W. Florissant Avenue. The property is currently zones as C-2 Shopping & Service. PETITIONER: Ms. LaJuana McFadden 4.F Petition for a conditional use permit to operate a Child and Family Empowerment Center at 2449 Hord Avenue in the R-1 Residential, Single Family Residential home zoning district. PETITIONER: Ms. Marsha Hawkins-Hourd 5. Petition tos subdivide 16 lots including lots 41 44 of block 22, all of lots 22-24 and lots 31-39 of block 23 of West Walnut Manor, Plat Book 10 page 40 oft the St. Louis County land records. PETITIONER: Lewis McKinney  B. REGULAR MEETING 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of the Agenda  5.A Approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 25, 2022 1.P Presentation- Employee Recognition by Lt. Pervis. Jones  C.PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS AND REQUESTS 2. Comments by public. (Please sign in. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance.) 3. Councilmember's Reports (Reports arel limited to 10 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance)  4.N Mayor's Report 1.F Finance Department 2. Courts 3.3 Jail Report 4. Building Department 5. Sewer Lateral 6.E Economic Development Report 7.P Public Works Report 8. Recreation Department 9. St. Louis County Police Department tpslgaboardocs.comimaemig.BondaninstPivateopen.sing.hs  D.MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  12    6/28/22,9 9:03A AM  BoardDocs@ Pro  10. North County Fire & Rescue 11. Emergency Management E.R REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Ways & Means and Public Safety Committee 2. Public Works & Building Committee 3. Parks & Recreation Committee 4.P Policy and Ordinance Committee 5. Municipal League 6. Planning Commission 7.E Economic Development Board 8. Youth Commission 9. Senior Commission  F.LEGAL BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  1.A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF: JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING, AI REQUEST FOR SUBDIVISION OF LAND AND GRANTING SAME TO A CARING PLUS FOUNDATION TO SUBDIVIDE 16 LOTS IN THE CITY OF. JENNINGS, MISSOURI, INCLUDING. ALL OF LOTS 41 THROUGH 44 OF BLOCK 22 ALL OF LOTS 22 THROUGH 24 AND LOTS 31 THROUGH 39 OF BLOCK2 23 OF WEST WALNUT MANOR, PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 40 OF THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING. A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO MARSHA HAWKINS-HOURD TO OPERATE A CHILD AND FAMILY EMPOWERMENT CENTER AT 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND GRANTING SAME TO LAJUANA MCFADDEN TO OPERATE A TRAINING AND EDUCATION CHURCH BASED SELF- EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMI KNOWN AS KEEP THE FAITH EMPOWERMENT CENTER AT 9000 WEST FLORISSANT 4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE: IV, SECTION PM 302.3 OF THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE TO PROVIDE THAT AN OCCUPANCY PERMIT SHALL NOT BE ISSUED FOR RESIDENTIAL AND/OR COMMERICAL PROPERTY UNLESS THE OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY PROVIDES PROOF OF FIRE INSURANCE FOR THE PROPERTY AND THE PROPERTY: IS CURRENT ON ALL REAL ESTATE TAXES WITH THE  RECORDS TO DEVELOP SINGLE FAMILY HOMES.  2449 HORD AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI. AVENUE IN THE CITY OF: JENNINGS, MISSOURI.  CITY OF JENNINGS AND: STATE OF MISSOURI. G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS  1.A Approval of Disposal of Non-Operational and Obsolete Equipment 2. Approval oft the appointment tot the Planning Commission 3. Approval oft the Revised Capital Improvement Funds Policy 4. Approval of a Special Event Permit Grill to Glory 5. Approval of the monthly bills for payment I.MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS J. CLOSED SESSION 1. Personnel (RSMO 610:021-3) 2.L Legal (RSMO 610:021-1) K.A Adjournment 1.A Adjournment  ps/goboarodocscommoaboraniiPnvateropenaogn:  2/2    JENNINGS  Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting Telemeeting Via Zoom Video May 23, 2022 Regular Council Meeting' 7:00j p.m.  The two thousand four hundred and thirty-fourth meeting of the. Jennings City Council was held  onl Monday, May 23, 2022, at 7:00p.m. inj person and via Zoom Video.  A. PUBLICHEARING:  1. Public Input on the Koeneman, Lions and Sievers Park] Improvements  Councilman Stichnote introduced Ken] Keitel, Terraspec. Ken explained thej purpose oft the public input session. Hes stated that the intention for Koeneman Park was toi install ai new top lot closer to the Lake] Pavilion, as small restroom, and aj pavilion. Ken stated thati it was also proposed to add a children's s playground near the existing restroom atl Koeneman Park, ai fishing deck to enhance the fishing experience for the community, and a skating rink on thei north side oft thel large pavilion. Ken stated that] Lions Parki improvement will entail the installation of an unlighted tennis court at the south end ofthe park. Hes stated that thej plan details moving thej picnic areat toi install thes single, Ken stated that the improvements planned for Sievers Park were the upgrade of the existing Ken stated that the City willl be applying for a construction grant in August 20221 for an estimated $700,000. Hes stated that hei recommended that the City look at applying this round by combining the improvements at Sievers and Lions Parks together, which could be less than $500,000. Ken stated that the money received from the grant to the City would be increased from $420,000 to Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked about the function of the Sievers Park fountain. Ken stated that the City has worked with an outside contractor to maintain it and was not updated by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked if anyone considered the desires of the residents regarding the tennis court atl Lions Park. She stated that it was previously planned to be a soccer field. Ken stated that the area at Lions Park was not large enough to construct as soccer field. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked about the skating rink at Koeneman Park. Ken confirmed the plan for the construction ofa skating rink, like one int the City of Dellwood that is used for roller skating and rollerblading. She asked what the minority participation in the construction would be. Ken stated that the City was in the grant application phase of the park Councilwoman Clower asked if there would be rails along with thes skating rink. Ken stated that  unlit tennis court.  restrooms tol be ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant.  $465,000.  the Parks) Director about the functionality of the fountain.  mprovements. there would be.  Thej publicl hearing was closed at 7:11 p.m.  Page 1of17  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    2. Public Input on thel Parkl Master Plan  Ken stated the last Park Master Plan was madei in the year 2000. Thej purpose of the plan was to act as a guide for the City to move forward with Park improvements for the next ten to fifteen years. The grant appliçation process requires that therel be an updated master plan. Kens stated that att thel last] Parks and Recreation Committee meeting, the committee consulted with him about an update tot the plan the primary concern is that the parks are located in the northern sector of the City. The focus was on the addition of smaller parks on the east side of the City. Councilman Wilson askedi ifthere were any proposed locations for al larger park on1 the south end. Councilman Stichnote stated thati it was suggested that Fairview Stadium could be developed and Councilman Johnson statedi thata aj park at 7020 Garesche Avenue: may act as ani immediate solution  Council members gave suggestions for locations ofs satellite parks. therel has been some discussion with the. Jennings School District. tot the lack ofparki issues ont the south end oft the City of. Jennings.  Thep public meeting was closed at 7:16] p.m.  3. Petition for a conditional use permit to house and operate Keeping the Faith Empowerment Center, a training and education, church-based self-empowerment program, in the former Rent One Building located at 9000 W. Florissant Avenue. The property is currently zoned as C-2 Shopping & Service. PETITIONER: Ms. LaJuana LaJuana McFadden, Keeping thel Faith] Empowerment Center, attended thei meeting via Zoom. She stated that it was a church-based empowerment program at 9000 West Florissant Avenue. She stated that the center offered training and programs for families ofs single parents. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked what type oftraining was offered at the empowerment center. Ms. McFadden statedt that they offer GED1 training, parenting & children training, and youth Councilwoman Clower asked what the hours of the training were. Ms. McFadden stated that they arer normally from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parentingt training can bei int the evenings from 7 p.m. to 9p.m. Councilwoman Clower asked if there was proper lighting on the property for evening training attendees. Ms. McFadden stated that there was adequate lighting in the parking lot along West Councilwoman Brown askedi for Ms. McFadden'sbackgound int thist type ofwork. Ms. McFadden stated that since 2005, she has been in the Community Works program. Councilwoman Brown askedi ifit was similar to what she was proposing now. She stated that Keeping the Faith wasi more  McFadden  programs with the St. Louis Youth. Jobs] program.  Florissant. Avenue and Solway Avenue.  in-depth by providing parenting training and] helping youth withj job placement.  Thej public hearing was closed at' 7:32 p.m.  4. Petitioni for a conditional use permit to operate: a Child and Family Empowerment Center at 2449 Hord Avenue in the R-1 Residential, Single Family Residential home zoning Marsha Hawkins-Hourd: stated that thej program has been operating since 2018. She stated that the organization houses 46 women who have gone through hard times in life. Ms. Hawkins-Hourd stated that theyl have been working with these women through training, life skills, providing. job resources, and1 helping them reconnect with their children. She stated that shei intends to utilize the property at 24491 Hord Avenuet tol house them and willl bej performing trainingi ini the St. Louis City  district. PETITIONER: Ms. Marsha Hawkins-Hourd  by busing them to and from the house. Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo  Page 2of17    Sam Alton, City Attorney, asked if the home is located near any residential homes. He asked if anyone was dealing with substance abuse issues. She stated that some of the women may have struggled with substance abuse. Sam explained that the reason why the organization applied fora Councilman Johnson askedi ifthere was and ordinance prohibiting short-term renting orl living. Sam stated that there was no one was paying tol live at thei residence short-term. He stated thatt the City could not prohibit the time someone. lived somewhere. He stated that he would research the code of ordinances about short-term living. Councilman Johnson asked if there was an ordinance prohibiting rental homes like Airbnb situations. Sam confirmed so. Councilman Johnson did not see the difference in the situations. Sam stated that Airbnb homes are businesses and 2449 Hord Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked if Ms. Hawkins-Hourd had spoken to the residents nearby thej property to ask them how they would feel about the program being sO close to them. Ms. Hawkins-Hourd stated that she had not, and she never thought to do that. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked how many people would bel livingi in the facility. Ms. Hawkins-Hourd stated that there would be as many as the City would permit per City ordinance. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked how many bedrooms were: in thel house. Ms. Hawkins-Hourd stated Councilman Johnson stated that he could not believe that the Planning Commission would not have asked some of the questions that were voiced. He stated that if there were two people per bedroom in the 6 bedroom house, that was 12 people with different personalities that could potentially impact the area. He stated that he could not believe that the Planning Commission did Councilman Johnson asked what the maximum amount of people for each housing facility was thati isa aj part ofthe program. She stated that there are 10 women ina a 61 bedroom onl Maffitt Avenue, 81 bedrooms with 16 women at another facility on Belt, and she also has aj property in Houston, Missouri. Councilman Johnson asked what the effectiveness of her program was. She stated that 90 out of10v women complete the program. He asked iftherel had been any issues int the immediate areai near those other properties. Ms. Hawkins-Hourd stated that the women do not have anyi issues beyond what other people experience. Councilman Johnson stated that the areas in which those houses are located are nothing like Hord Avenue in Jennings. She asked ifh he was trying to say that people who livei in certain areas are different and she was trying to understand his point. He stated that the activity in those areas is different than in. Jennings because of his experience. Ms. Hawkins-Hourd stated that it was the responsibility of people to improve their lives, not to expect them to continue in the same mode. She stated that someone should not be condemned for their Sama askedi ifthere were any complaints filed against the organizationi regarding thec other locations. Ms. Hawkins-Hourd stated they had none. She stated that they were investing their time, money, and energy into the people benefitting from the program. She stated that there is staff onsite, 24 Councilwoman Clower suggested that sheg go out and speak toi residents because some residents in the area have children living in that area and councilmembers do have concerns about property values. Ms. Hawkins-Hourd stated that it was their goal to domesticate the women and make the women aj part oft the community. She stated that she would speak to the residents and neighbors. Councilwoman Clower stated heri intentioni not tol bej judgmental and expressed her concern fori no Councilwoman: Brown askedi ifJ Jennings had experience with as similar facility. Sam stated that he was not aware of anyi in the City of Jennings. He stated that it does not meant that they have never existed in the City. He stated that facilities like Ms. Hawkins-Hourd's: are wonderful at what they  conditional use permit was that it differs from the typical zoning for the area.  Avenue would be used for a nonprofit organization.  that there are 61 bedrooms ini thel house.  not recommend that Ms. Hawkins-Hourd contact thei neighboring residents.  past.  hours a day, 7 days a week.  other issues as they work oni improving the City.  Page 3of1 17  Prepared by Khianna WardI DeGarmo    do, necessary andt that hel had seen them in al lot of places. Sam stated that ini most cases, there is noj problem at all. Hes stated that he wantedt toi makei it clear thati it was locatedi in a residential area. Councilwoman Brown askedi ifhe could look into any resources on the success of programs like Ms. Hawkins-Hourd's. Sam stated that he could look into it and he was sure that Ms. Hawkins- Councilman Johnson foresaw issues and asked Sam to speak to any legal concerns about the facility. Sam stated there may be code violations but there werei nol liability issues for the City. Councilwoman Morton stated that some of these questions were asked in the Planning Commission. She suggested that there could be a town hall held to answer any questions from Councilwoman Fountain Henderson corrected Sam that there was a similar facilityi in Jennings. 5. Petition to subdivide 161 lots including lots 41-44 ofl block 22, all of lots 22-24, and lots 31- 39 ofl block 23 ofWest Walnut Manor, Plat] Book 10 page 40 oft the St. Louis County land Cory Spence, Grimes Consulting, and Alicel Logan spoke on the petition. Mr. Spence stated that the intention was to subdivide the lots to create larger lots to accommodate building larger Councilwoman! Fountain! Henderson asked where the lots would bel located. Mr. Spence stated that it would bei in' Ward 4, off Wilborn Drive, Helen. Avenue, and Hodiamont Avenue. He stated that the City approved A Caring Plus to build 34 homes in the City of. Jennings. He stated that the lots Councilman Wilson asked how soon they intend to complete the project. Ms. Logan stated that Councilwoman Clower asked where were some of the lots on Helen Avenue. Mr. Spence stated Councilman Wilson if all the homes would be rentals. Ms. Logan stated that they would be for Marietta Beck askedi ifthel homes would be similar to the house A Caring Plus had constructed at 5401 Wilborn Drive and another on Garesche Avenue. Ms. Logan stated yes, they would be but Councilwoman Clower asked ift thel homes would have garages. Ms. Logan stated that the homes  Hourd could provide some statistics tot the City Council.  residents regarding the facility.  Thej publicl hearing was closed at' 7:45 p.m.  records. PETITIONER:Lewis McKinney  residential homes.  must! be enlarged to accommodate thel housing space. they hoped to complete the homesi in one year. near Hodiamont Avenue and Garesche Avenue.  rent, with the option to buy.  only onel level. would have garages.  Thej public hearing was closed at 7:52 p.m. B. REGULAR MEETING  1. Call to Order- Ther meeting was called to order at 7:52 p.m.  2. Roll Call  Council members present: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Dr. Kimberly Morton, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph' Turner.  Council member(s) absent: none. Prepared by Khianna Wardi DeGarmo  Page 4of17    Also] present: Mayor Yolanda Austin; Deletral Hudson, City Clerk; and Sam Alton, City Attorney. On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Turner, the City Council  3. Approval oft the Agenda  approved the agenda for the meeting. All ini favor; none opposed. 4. Approval oft the minutes from thel Regular Meeting of April 25, 2022.  Ont thei motioni madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded! by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved the minutes: from the Regular Meeting of April 25, 2022. Councilman. Johnson opposed. Roll call: Allan Stichnote, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Dr. Kimberly Morton, Lorraine Clower, Councilman Johnson asked that a correction be made to the April 2022 City Council meeting minutes. He had stated at the April meeting that another $96,000 was allocated for broadband. Deletra Hudson, City Clerk, asked him to state the page of the correction. He also stated that he C.PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS, AND  Joseph' Turner; Yolonda Fountain Henderson and Gary Johnson opposed.  had questioned the activity ofnonprofits in. Jennings onj page 10of20.  REQUESTS  1. Presentation - Employee Recognition by Lt. Pervis Jones  Lt. Jones, Correction Department, stated that he wanted to recognize two employees. Lt.. Jones stated that Sgt. Terrell Shumpert has been al big help, was willing to take on extra duties and help train Corrections Department staff. He presented Sgt. Shumpert with a certificate of Lt.. Jones stated that Sgt. Todd Forti celebrated 15 years ofs service with the City of. Jennings and helped toi fill any voidsi int the department. Hej presented Sgt. Forti with a certificate ofappreciation. 2. Comments by thej public. (Please signi in. Comments are limited to 31 minutes. See Decorum Marietta. Beck, 5476 Hodiamont. Avenue, statedt thats she was very disappointed, disillusioned, and disgusted with at least half of the City Council at the April 2022 City Council. She stated that Councilman Johnson allowed twoj people tol bes signedi in asl him, so there were three people signed into the meeting as "Gary. Johnson". Shes stated those people werei not: identified. Ms. Beck stated that there were comments made about relatives serving on the City Council. She stated there were no objections made in the past when a husband and wife served on the City Council. She also stated that there were no objections when a former Jennings mayor who was impeached has been serving on the City Council and is now running for Missouri State Senator. Ms. Beck stated that City Council members were voted in to serve the residents of. Jennings, not themselves. Iti is not for their politicking and campaigning. She stated that the City Council was there to get the City business done. It should not take this long. She stated that the meetings were Ms. Beck stated that the City Council receives their packets on the Thursday before the City Council meeting and by Monday, there are all kinds of questions being asked. She stated that all the reports from departments and committees are all open meetings, they could be attended by anybody as statedi ini the Sunshinel Law. Shes stated that there seems tol be another meeting that goes on with outsiders, between Thursday and Monday, then onl Monday, there are all those questions. Ms. Beck stated that there was too much bickering amongst the City Council, some of which sounds like aj personal vendetta. Shes stated that it was irritating and grates on the nerves, just like  appreciation.  Ordinance.)  wayt tool long.  nails on a chalkboard.  Page! 5of1 17  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    Ms. Beck stated that each council member is given 10 minutes for their reports, which is 80 minutes or an hour and twenty minutes. She stated that she would like to see the councilmember  reports kept to fivei minutes.  Councilman Johnson stated he worked on the behalfo oft thei residents oft the City.  Clarence. Britton, no address provided, stated that he met with some of the council members on April 26, 2022. He stated that he did not curse out any City employees and asked why he was Mr. Britton statedt that he would give. Jennings twoi more, years beforei ity will no longer be. Jennings, but unincorporated St. Louis County. He stated that the City was trying to sell Jennings out. He stated that it was important for more than 12 residents to be allowed to attend the City Council meeting, yet the City hosted a reception at City Hall withi many attendees for the 75th Anniversary and Groundbreaking event during thej pandemic. Mr. Britton stated that it was aj problem. Mr. Britton asked Councilman Turner: ifhe was the chair of thel Policy and Ordinance Committee, and how many ordinances have been updated since he had begun chairing the committee. Sam began to answerl Mr. Britton, Mr. Britton stopped him and stated that he was there to answer legal questions. Mr. Britton stated that his question was directed at Councilman Turner. Councilwoman Clower stated that Mr. Britton had every right to ask about the revised ordinances. She stated to Sam that it wasi not al legal question, and Councilman Turner should respond tol Mr. Britton's question. She stated thati it was thei resident's right to go to anyone representing the City ofJ Jennings to ask a question. Councilwoman Clower stated thati ifCouncilman Turner was unable to answer that question, then Mayor Austin could attempt to answer it. She stated that residents ares so upset because they are unablet to gett their questions answered. She remarked that Sam should Councilman Turner stated ifa anyonel had a question for him, hej provided his telephone number to Anthony Green, 9228 Waldorf Drive, commended the Building Department for assisting in the Mr. Green reminded the City Council and others listening, that businesses like Autozone are corporate businesses toi make sure that businesses like that keep their area clean, taken care ofa and tenable. He stated that seeing trash and debris on those properties affects curb appeal and businesses should be compliant immediately. Mr. Greens stated that areas liket the ExxonMobil near Jennings Station Road and West Florissant Avenue should be asked to comply through Ms. Westfall, via Zoom, stated that for those residents that have been able to attend the City Council meetings, it was obvious that there was a divide amongst the City Council. She stated that as ai resident of Jennings, she would like to see all the wards sync together and work for the betterment oft the City of] Jennings. She stated that there arei four wardsi int the City of] Jennings, and its seems that therel has been af focus on only a couple of wards. Ms. Westfall asked that the council members come together and find a way tol become a strong, united City and City Council for all Ms. Westfall addressed Mayor Austin: stating thats somej people would] liket to seel her fail but others wantt to seel her succeed. She stated that there was a desire for residents to see thei mayor focus on all four wards, not just two. Ms. Westfall stated that residents want tol hear positive things about Jennings and its mayor. She stated that there were enough negative things said in the: media about black neighborhoods, why could. Jennings not bet the exception. She asked why. Jennings could not be the change to that narrative. She asked what Mayor Austin was planning to do toj promote a Ms. Westfall stated that at thel last City Council meeting, the distribution oft the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds was discussed as well as the addition ofa "gang officer". She askedi ifthat was codei for a drug enforcement officer because she has not seen any gangs and she has resided  escorted out of City Hall.  allow council members time toi respond to residents.  contact him. He stated that hel has not received aj phone call from) Mr. Britton.  process to get potholes filled on) Lewis and Clark Boulevard.  enforcement.  ofJ Jennings.  morej positive view oft the City of. Jennings.  int the City of] Jennings for twenty-seven years. Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo  Page 6of17    Ms. Westfall asked about plans beingi made for the City andi ift there was aj persôn from each ward Mayor Austin asked Ms. Westfall to leave her contact information with Deletra Hudson, City 3.Councilmember's) Reports (Reports are limited to 10 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance) Councilman Turner stated that he attended the Municipal League meeting. He stated that there was greati information provided andi it was a great organization tol be aj part of. Councilman Turner stated that att thei meeting hel heard that the greatest strength oft the council was unity. He statedt that as a City, the City Council can operate as one, although there are 4 wards. Councilman Turner stated thet mission statement and purpose of the Municipal League of Metro St. Louis. He stated Councilman Turner stated thatl he attended the North County Incorporated 45th Annual Leadership Breakfast onl May 6, 2022, wherel his granddaughter received recognition as a business owner. He Councilman Turner stated that he has heard concern as the weather has been warming up concerning the growing grass. He stated that he appreciated the Public Works Department for Councilwoman Clower stated that there was division int the City and anytime you see one ward Councilwoman Clower reported that at 5443 Hodiamont Avenue there are cars parked on the front lawn, at 5474 Hodiamont Avenue there is trash in the driveway, and at 5458 Hodiamont Avenue, there are cars parked on the property. She stated that those issues should be escalated tot the City Attorney because shel has not seen any resolution, beyond a citation that was issued. Councilwoman Clower askedi for thes status oft the following properties that shel hadi reported last month that has grass that needs to be cut at 6360, 6350, and 63731 McLaran Avenue. Councilwoman Clower stated that ai resident had reported an issue at 5474 Helen Avenue but was unable tos sign upi for public comments. She stated that ther resident hads sent a letter tol Mayor Austin and made aj phone call where thej porch] has been detached from thel house andl has yet to be responded to. She stated that 5474 Helen Avenue was al home that she had requested to be Ther resident stated that! her family livedi next door to 54741 Helen Avenue and asked for the house tol be demolished duet toi its poor condition. Councilwoman Clower stated that the resident called for Mayor Austin and was told by Verna Charles, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, that she would get a call back from Mayor Austin. She has yet toi receive a response from the mayor. Councilwoman Clower stated that it seemed as though Ward 41 has continually been left behind. She stated that she was fighting for Ward 4. She stated that all wards should look to be in the same condition, and Wards 3 and 4s seemed to continually bel left behind. Councilwoman Clower Councilwoman Clower stated that she will provide addresses to Schona McClellon, Director of Housing, for certain properties on Hodiamont Avenue that need their grass cut. Councilwoman Clower stated that there was a Town Hall meeting, where the concerns about ARPA fund allocation, demolition, and high grass were discussed. She stated that there should be no one reason why ai resident should have tol live next to a vacant house and high grass. She stated that she would continue to address those concerns. Councilwoman Clower stated that it was unacceptable and the City should bel held accountable. She stated that the City does have the funds to demolish the vacant houses. She stated to Sam that he should be busy with all the concerns in the City of. Jennings. She requested that 5458 Hodiamont Avenue, 5443 Hodiamont Avenue, and 54741 Hodiamont Avenue bel looked at. She stated that there was a blue house but  represented on the committee to vote on agenda items.  Clerk.  that hei found the organization tol be great fori resources.  stated that al lot ofs school districts were also present at the meeting.  keeping the grass cut near wherel hel lives. looking better than another, there will be division.  demolished. Councilwoman Clower yielded her time to the resident tos speak.  asked thats someone: follow up with the resident.  Page7of17  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    didi not have an address to report at thatt time with trash1 behind thel house. Councilwoman Clower stated that the City must fix thei issues going on and the City was not doingi its part. Councilman Johnson stated that Councilwoman Morton would be reporting on Ward 3 news and1 he would noti repeat that. He asked for a response tol his questions after his report or emailed Councilman Johnson had heard by word-of-mouth that the last Planning Commission meeting was a total wreck. He asked why the Planning Commission has not been transferred to the Economic Development Department rather than the Building Department. He stated that Councilman Johnson stated that trash and debris were: reported to the Building Department. He stated that it seemed as though when Public Works sees trash, they may not collect it because they might think that itl has been reported by someone else. He asked whyi ity would notl bei reported and entered into the MyGov system by the Public Works Department and not the Building Department. Councilman Johnson stated that from his understanding there was no difference in the entry process. He stated that thel Public Works Director, Public Works Foreman, and Code Enforcement Inspectors can perform the same functions within the MyGov system. Councilman Johnson stated that he heard ai recording from someone buying a property at City Hall, in which hel heard a commercial business owner say, "Did you guys get those donuts I sent Councilman Johnson asked why the City has a Mechanic on staff with Public Works if fleet Councilman Johnson stated that at the last City Council meeting, Sam stated that he would look into the Vacant Property Registration process. Councilman Johnson stated that someone! had bid on fourteen houses and is shopping around on Facebook. He stated that hel had suggested putting specific stipulations inj place to avoid a situation like that. He stated that not only is this person not going tol buy them, but they also intended tol bid att the next City property auction. Councilman Johnson stated reported that a black car parks backward on Florence Avenue every day, one house away from the Jennings Precinct. He stated that he counted twenty-six cars Councilman Johnson stated that there was no way to come back from 80 percent contamination ofr recyclable materials with Republic Services. He suggested that the City look into getting rid Councilman Johnson stated that the City must looki into the forgivable! loan program because the Country Inn Donut shop was not operating as a donut shop anymore. He stated that the City Councilman. Johnson stated thatl hel hadi received some calls about threei new. houses in Alexandria Place. He wondered why thosel houses had not come through the Planning Commission and the Councilman Johnson stated that of the ARPA Funds only 13 percent was allocated to the residents. He stated that there was a security service used by the City that was not voted on by the City Council and no Request for Proposal (RFP) went out, yet he sees the security vehicles patrolling and parked att the old mechanic shop. He asked who approved that contract. Councilman Johnson made ai motion that the City Council mandate the ARPA spending, by the City Council approving all payouts and RFPs for any services provided. Sam asked Councilman Johnson ifh he had requested for the item to be added to the City Council meeting agenda. Councilman Johnson stated that he did not andi he was making the: motion at that moment. Sam stated that Councilman Johnson also did not ask that the agenda be amended, so the item was not on the agenda to be discussed. He stated that the item was exactly the type of topic to be voted on, and the publics should bei made aware ofit before the start of the meeting. Sam asked ift there was any reason why Councilman Johnson did not do that. Councilman Johnson stated  aresponse.  planning and economic development go hand-in-hand.  you?". He warned the City oft thei recording.  vehicle work was being outsourced to STS Car Care and Bommarito.  parked backward in Ward3.  oft the recycling program and those who choose to recycle keep the service.  loaned out $47,0001 to the owner: for repairs to thej property.  Architectural Review Board.  Page 8of17  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    that yes, because the ARPA funds do not have tol be allocated until December 31, 2024, and do notl havé tol be exhausted untill December 31, 2026. He also stated that other reasons why he did not ask that the item be placed on the agenda is that the City did not have 25 nonprofit organizations centered in the City of] Jennings, the fund distribution did not get approved by the City Council, the new U.S. Treasury decision that up to $10 million could be moved to a government entity's general revenue fund had not been discussed, and the phantom committee had no quorum and there were noi minutes. Councilman Johnson asked how a committee makes decisions on City funds with no quorum and noi minutes. He also added that the publici input was insufficient, the security service with no Request for Proposal, and there were no checks and Councilwoman Clower stated that she was under the impression that councilmembers could make ai motion on the floor, sO she was confused as to what the issue was about the motion that Sam clarified that council members are entitled to make a motion. He stated according to the Sunshine. Law, thati if councilmembers: make ai motion for something that wasi not on the agenda, even with proper time given to amend the agenda, it was a violation of the Sunshine Law. Councilman Johnson asked Sam to elaborate on the reason for the Sunshine Law. Sam stated that there was noi notice provided to the public. Councilman Johnson asked what the penalty was for violating the Sunshine Law. Sam stated that the City could be fined, the councilmember or violator could be fined, the City could be censored, and the councilmember could also be censored. Councilman Johnson stated that hel has yet to1 receive answers tol his questions. Councilwoman Morton reiterated what Ms. Westfall stated, the City Council must come together. Councilwoman Morton thanked Schona and the Building Department staff for working with Ms. Councilwoman Morton reported that there is a vacant home across from 2412 Switzer Avenue, Councilwoman Morton reported that there was a community barbeque hosted in Ward 3 that Councilwoman Morton reported that she attended the Policy and Ordinance Committee meeting, Councilwoman Morton stated that she will no longer be Chair of the Planning Commission since shel has been elected to office ands stated that thei new chair oft the commission is Mea Hampton. Councilwoman Morton stated that she attended Ways and Means & Public Safety Committee meeting and reported that it was a good meeting. She stated that she agreed with Councilman Johnson that the trash and recycling service from Republic Services should not be increased to $0.65 for. Jennings residents. It was her opinion thati it was best to work on educating residents or remove the recycling program. Councilwoman Morton stated that Joell Aguirre, Republic Services, will dol her best to notl have a charge passed along to residents to remove the recycling Councilwoman Morton asked who toi report high grass to for a citation tol bei issued. Mayor Austin Councilwoman Morton reported that a lot of residents are upset about ARPA funding and Councilman Wilson stated that he attended a memorial for fallen police servicemen onl May 18, 2022, with police chiefs held at the St. Charles Convention Center. He stated that there was a special presentation for Detective Antonio Valentine and Missouri Supreme Court Judge, Miriam Russell was al keynote speaker. Councilman Wilson stated that it wasi moving tol hear all the names of the fallen servicemen in the metropolitan area listed. He stated that it was also  balances for the allocation and distribution oft the ARPA funds.  Councilman Johnson made.  Moore on Switzer. Avenue, regarding trashi in the yard. andi it looks ast though the wholet roof cavedi in. Councilwoman Clower attended.  where the committee has set up monthly meetings each second' Tuesday.  binsi ifthey discontinue recycling services.  directed her to the Building Department toi report high grass. suggested holding a meeting to allow residents tol bel heard.  Page 9of17  Prepared by Khianna Wardl DeGarmo    attended by County Executives from St. Louis County and St. Charles County, and the Councilman Wilson asked Schona for an update on thei issue regarding the fallen fence behind Walgreens ont the corner of. Jennings Station Road andl New] Halls Ferry Road. Schona stated that she spoke to the1 resident and went to the property to take pictures. She stated that it has taken several attempts to get in touch with the property owner. She stated that the property owner called from Florida, who stated that he will bei in. Jennings in two weeks and the meantime, he would send someone over to do repairs. Schona stated that she did send him the pictures that could describe the overhanging issue as well as possible. Councilman Wilson asked ifs she had updated thei resident who made the complaint about the: fencet to the City. She stated that shel had been int touch with thei tenants oft thep property owner who owned the fence. Councilman Wilson Councilman Wilson announced the employment opportunities with the City of Jennings. He recommended that they visit the City ofJennings website. He stated thatt the City had a cellphone Councilman Wilson reported that at 9432 Pickford Place, the property needed its grass cut. He Councilman Wilson stated that summer was here and wanted to promote the food truck opportunities. He stated that the ordinance passed last year, with two locations to set up but an Councilman Wilson reported that grass-cutting bids due on June 7,2022, at 11 a.m. He invited Councilman Wilson announced thatt the Parks & Recreation Department was looking for] Redbird Rookie players and coaches. He stated that the Redbird Rookie program is sponsored by Cardinals Care, and the City of. Jennings has a league. He stated that those who would like to Councilman Wilson asked Mayor Austin if the City will be hosting a Juneteenth Day contest. Mayor Austin stated that there will be a. Juneteenth Day Writing Essay Contest for 6th to gth graders. She stated that there will be a $100 gift card prize for each winning essay per grade. Councilman Wilson stated that it will be presented at the concert at] Koeneman Park on Friday, Councilwoman Brown thanked Dianna Drake, Special Services Coordinator, for the excellent training shei received ont thel MyGov system. She learned thati it was an easy way to link services online to track code violations and enforcement of regulations. She recommended the training to Councilmembers who arei interested in following the status ofresident concerns. Councilwoman Brown stated that if anyone missed the quiet sounds of the street sweeper, the sweeper had an oil leak that was being repaired. Shei reported that its should be back in operation Councilwoman Brown thanked Capt. Mann and Sgt. Brinkman for their timely response and tollow-through regarding notification from a resident ofa presumed unsecured dog. She was Councilwoman Brown: recommended that the Urban League website be checked for updates on the food giveaway. She stated that iti is not often that the Urban League Logistics Coordinator does not often receive advance notice. She recommended keeping an eye out for the curbside Councilwoman: Brown: reminded: residents tot takea advantage oft thei resources through Walgreens like the Senior Discount Day, which is the first Tuesday of each month. She stated that the 20  Prosecuting Attorneys ofboth counties.  asked for her to reach out to the residents who made the complaint.  application that could be downloaded.  stated that hel believed that thej property was vacant.  application must be completed.  interested parties to bid ont the grass-cutting contract.  participate or sign up their child should visit www.redbidrokiesorg:  June 17, 2022.  soon, according to. Jim Maixner, Public Works Director.  happy with the quick resolution from that.  signs that arej posted and checking the website.  percent discount can make ai noticeable difference when cashing out.  Page 10of17  Prepared by Khiannai Ward DeGarmo    Councilwoman Brown thanked Schona for following through on an action plan for helping the City respond to the unsightly yard debris on thel Bishop Willie Ellis Jr Court." She hoped that there will be a quick resolution for the residents who have made complaints about the debris. Councilman Wilson stated that there willl be a Ward 2 Town Hall meeting on. June 11,2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Jennings Place. He stated that they intend to visit all the senior buildings in Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that she attended the North County Incorporated Councilwoman Fountain Henderson stated that she participated in the cleanup at Castle Point, where Councilwoman Shalonda Webb was involved, and the event was well attended. She stated thati it sparked ani idea for a cleanup in the City of. Jennings, ini the largest ward, Ward 4. Councilwoman Fountain! Henderson also attended the first concert atl Koeneman Park. She asked that Willie Brandon, Parks & Recreation Director, advertise the concerts more. She asked that the marquees be checked after observing that the wording was cut off and the colors used are hard to read. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson thanked Willie for the band that was booked Councilwoman Fountain Henderson thanked Schona for 2535 Center. Avenue, for her assistance Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that at 9109 St. Cyr Drive there was high grass on the vacant property. She also stated that she has been waiting for the following address to be Councilwoman Fountain Henderson stated that three- and one-half weeks ago, she and Councilman Johnson walkedi to the resident'sl housei in' Ward 11 because there paper trash dumped on the property. She stated that instead of reporting the property owner, they decided to meet with him one-on-one. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson stated that the property owner met them and was very respectful towards them. They asked himi if! hel had trash service to which he replied that he did not, and they informed him that what he was doing was illegal. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reminded residents that the last day of school for the Jennings School District is on May 20, 2022. She stated that on May 27, 2022, is the Jennings Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked for the status of the marquee repair at Sievers Park Councilwoman Fountainl Henderson thanked. Jimi for addressing thei tree thati fell on Sunday, May Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that there was a Town Hall meeting where they discussed the distribution of ARPA funds and resident trash concerns. She stated that she was sent pictures from aresident where trash was dumped on theg ground by] Republic Services. Once itv was reported tol Republic Services, the service attendants came back to cleani it up. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson addressed Ms. Marietta Beck, that when Ms. Beck attends the City Council meetings, she attacks the City Council and she did not know what her problem with her was. Councilwoman! Fountain Henderson stated that ifMs. Beck had any concerns, she always talked to Councilwoman Clower. She stated that it seemed at Ms. Beck just complains and that ifs she had any problems to givel her a call. Councilwoman! Fountain Henderson provided Councilwoman Fountain Henderson stated that following the last City Council meeting, she made a complaint tol Mayor Austin and Sam, and all that was done was that the councilmember seats had been changed. She stated that she had been disrespected at the last council meeting.  Jennings.  Annual Breakfast hosted at the Marriott Hotel.  for the concert and reported that the concert was well attended. int the removal oft the flatbed trucks and clearing of the area. responded to, 2525 Hord Avenue the backyard had high grass.  Senior High School graduation at Chaifetz. Arena at 10 a.m. because itl had been out of operation for many months.  22,2022.  her telephone number to Ms. Beck.  She didi not see what the issue was with what shel had said.  Page 11 Lof17  Prepared by Khianna Wardl DeGarmo    Councilwoman Fountain Henderson stated that children are on the streets, sO please drive carefully. She stated that she was starting to see trash on thes streets and encouraged those who see trash on the ground to get a glove and throw it away. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson stated that her telephone number is 314-868-2761. She thanked those in attendance in person Councilman Stichnote asked Schona if 8917 Boyce Place was checked out because of the tall grass and trash. Schona stated that an inspector went out and it was reported. He also reported Councilman Stichnote asked Willie when the next concert at] Koeneman Park was. Willie stated thei next concert was on. June 3, 2022. Councilman Stichnote announced that there willl be Senior Councilman Stichnote asked everyone tol look at the flower bed at Sievers Park, where Trenton Councilman Stichnote asked Capt. Mann to give a report. Capt. Mann reported that crime statistics stated that the City was still seeing an uptick in assaults, mostly driven by domestic assaults. He stated that the St. Louis County Police Town Hall meeting scheduled for May 26,  and on Zoom.  that at 8921 St. Cyr Drive the vacant property had tall grass.  Bingo on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 12 p.m.  McClellan, Parks and Recreation Crew Leader, was doing a great job.  2022, was canceled due to thei rise of COVID-19 cases.  4.1 MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Austin thanked department heads for what they have done and what their staff has done. Shei reported that there are a couple ofr new people in the Building Department. Shes stated thats she hadi received some compliments for the department, especially Brandy Stonecipher, Permit Clerk, Mayor Austin congratulated. Jennings Senior High School graduates, class of2022. She stated that there are approximately 167 graduates and an additional 20: more graduating on Friday, May 27, Mayor Austin announced that the Jennings Historical Society meeting will be held at the Civic Center on. June 14, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. and the society was asking for new members to attend the Mayor Austin thanked the owner of the Halls Ferry Road McDonald's, Mr. Williams, for the Essential Workers Celebration that she attended on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 10 am, along with some. Jennings City Council members. She stated that Officer Robert Alnado was recognized for his service andi thel North County Fire & Rescuel Protection District for their actions and service in Mayor Austin reported that thel labeling of chemicals ati the 8709 Xograph Avenue warehouse was Mayor Austin reported that there was a Business Watch meeting on April 29, 2022, where the Director of Operations for the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office spoke on theft and shoplifting prevention. She stated that Capt. Mann spoke to businesses about the Special Investigation Unit and trafficking. Mayor Austin spoke to business owners about funds that are available for distribution from ARPA funds and the monthly crime trends were discussed with the Mayor. Austin thanked A Caring Plus for the additional 31 homes in Ward 4. Thel homes will be Mayor Austin: reported that the City had a successful property auction, where a total of371 houses Mayor Austin stated that she received al letter that was read at the meeting. It expressed concern about trashi int the City of] Jennings, especially when exiting I-70a along. Jennings Station Road. The letter requestedt that those who cut grass pick up thet trash. Thel letter compared the City ofJ Jennings  for their professionalism.  2022, at 11 a.m. at Chaifetz Arena.  meeting.  response to the fire at the 87093 Xograph. Avenue warehouse att the celebration. finished and the City willl bei moving into the next phase of the cleanup.  businesses in attendance at the meeting. three-bedroom and twol bathrooms.  were auctioned.  Page 12of17  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    to other municipalities in the St. Louis County area. Mayor Austin stated that the Public Works Directori is often called about the intersection ofI I-70 and. Jennings Station Road, shei informed the public that it wasi maintained by St. Louis County. Shes statedt that Jim does make calls to St. Louis County about the area to be cleaned up and it does take the County much longer to address the Mayor Austin addressed the concern of Councilman Johnson that Public Works staffs should take photos of high grass. She reiterated the process of high grass being reported to the Building Department so that Code Enforcement Inspectors can go to the site to take photos documenting the violation before al letter is sent to the property owner after seven (7) days. After which the information is sent tol Public Works for grass cutting and al lieni is placed ont the property to recoup  concern.  some funds for the cost ofs staffo cutting thej property's grass. D.MONTHLY: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  Ont thei motion madel by Councilwoman Brown, secondedby Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved the monthly departmental reports. Councilman Johnson opposed. The City Council approved the monthly departmental reports by the following roll call vote of councilmembers voting ini favor: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Morton, Clower, Turner; Johnson Councilman Johnsoni inquired aboutt the Economic Development: report. Hei inquired aboutt the' Tax Increment Financing (TIF) report and thel Forgivable Loan program. He stated that Country Inn Donuts received funds from the City through the program for remodeling. Councilman Johnson asked what the conditions of the donut shop's forgivable loan were ift the business was no longer Councilman Johnson asked what thej plans fort the construction oft three new houses arel being built in Alexandria Place. He statedt that he didi not recall thej plans coming to thel Planning Commission. 1. Ways and Means & Public Safety Committee Councilman Wilson stated that there was a Joint Committee meeting on May 11, 2022, and there was no quorum for the Public Works and Councilman Wilson stated that the committee met with Joell Aguirre; Republic Services. The committee: reviewed a section of the trash services contract. The committee took no action at that time. Hes stated that ifresidents do not want to recycle, they need tol be informed that they arei not obligated to recycle. Councilman Wilson stated that noj participation from those who do not want to recycle may help with the rate of contamination. The committee discussed other education Councilman Wilson stated that Councilwoman Fountain Henderson had shared that University City had ai recycling education campaign throughout the city with photos. He stated that as a committee it would be good to come together to come up with creative ways to educate residents Councilman Wilson reported that there was an informational presentation from Deletra Hudson, City Clerk. He also reported that there was action taken on the disposition ofnon-operational and Councilman Wilson reported that Willie Brandon, Parks and Recreation Director, provided information on the purchase of AED equipment for thel Parks that will bes storedi int thel Park Office. 2. Public Works & Building Committee - Councilman Browni reported that there was noi meeting. 3.Parks & Recreation Committee Councilman Stichnote stated that there was a meeting on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at City Hall at 51 p.m. He stated that the committee appointed a Vice-  opposed.  operating under that name.  E.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  Building Committee to discuss their agendai items.  options.  about recycling.  obsolete computer equipment to the City Council for approval.  Thei meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.  Chair, Councilman Johnson. Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo  Page 13of17    The committee discussed the satellite parks for the Park Comprehensive Plan and the construction grant application. Hes stated that the committee took action on the treel limb: removal at Koeneman and Lions] Parks. The committee also approved the park improvements to Sievers and Lions Park. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked how many satellite parks will be in Ward 1. Councilman Stichnote stated that there willl be one: in' Ward 1 on Glade Avenue. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked Councilwoman Brown when the next Public Works and Building Committee: meeting will be. Councilwoman Brown stated that it be on. June 8, 2022, 4.1 Policy and Ordinance Committee - Councilman Turner reported that there was a meeting on May 17,2022, at 5:30p p.m. He stated that the committee reviewed thej purpose of the committee. He stated that the committee approved the recommendation of Councilwoman Morton as Vice- Councilman Turner stated thatt the committee approved thei recommendation ofthel Revised Capital Improvement Funds Policy to the City Council. He stated that the committee also discussed the Occupancy Permit Ordinance amendment. The committee approved the recommendation of the  Ther meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.  at5:30p.m.  Chair.  amendment to the ordinance tot the City Council. Thei meeting was adjourned at 6:10p.m.  5. Municipal League - Councilman Wilson stated that there was ai meeting on April 25, 2022, the Nominating Committee oft thel Municipal League ofMetro St. Louis nominated new officers tot the board. He stated the new slate of officers: President, Alderwoman Darlene Bell ofl Moline. Acres; Vice President, Mayor Michelle Harris of Clayton; and Finance Chair, Mayor Tim Lowery of Florissant. Hes statedt that threel Executive. Board positions must! be appointed for three years: Mayor Robert Hoffman, Creve Coeur; Mayor Mike Clement, Manchester; and Councilman Terry Wilson, Jennings. Councilman Wilson stated that the Board of Directors and Executive Board will be installed att the. Annual League Installation Dinner, which willl be held at the Renaissance Airport Hotel at 6:001 p.m. on' Thursday, May 26, 2022. He statedt that Councilwoman Fountain Henderson 6. Planning Commission - Councilwoman Morton stated that there was a meeting on May 5, 2022. She stated that the commission meets every first Thursday of each month. She requested that the meeting time and date bej posted on the City website. Councilwoman Morton stated that The committee discussed two Conditional Use Permit petitions, one: for an empowerment center at 2449 Hord Avenue and a church-based family empowerment center at 9000 West Florissant  and Councilman Johnson have confirmed attendance.  Mea Hampton was now the Chair oft the Planning Commission.  Avenue.  7. Economic Development. Board - There was no meeting. 8. Youth Commission - There wasi no1 meeting. 9. Senior Commission There was a1 meeting. F.LEGAL: BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A REQUEST FOR SUBDIVISION OF LAND. AND GRANTING SAME TO A CARING PLUS FOUNDATION TO SUBDIVIDE 16 LOTS IN THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, INCLUDING ALL OF LOTS 41 THROUGH 44 OF BLOCK 22 ALL OF LOTS 22 THROUGH 24 AND LOTS 31 THROUGH 39 OF BLOCK 23 OF WEST WALNUT MANOR, PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 40 OF THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY  RECORDS TO DEVELOP SINGLEI FAMILY HOMES.  Page 14of17  Prepared by Khianna Wardi DeGarmo    On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson: forl Bill; #2681. Sam did thei firsti reading oft the ordinance. Ont thei motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, for the second reading. Bill #26811 became Ordinance #26171 by the: following roll call vote of the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolanda Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Kimberly Morton, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner; none opposed nor abstained. 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USEI PERMIT AND GRANTING SAMESTOMARSHA HAWKINS- HOURD TO OPERATE A CHILD AND FAMILY EMPOWERMENT CENTER AT On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson asked ifit was possible ifthe ordinance could be tabled for more information tol be gathered and call another meeting to decide. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson requested that the petitioner speaks to the residents around the property location. Councilwoman Morton suggested that itl bet tabled andt there be at townl hall meeting hosted where residents can be heard. Ont the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Morton, for the City Council tot tablel Bill #2682. Councilwoman Clower opposed. Byt the following roll call voteofthe councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Dr. Kimberly Morton, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and Joseph Turner; none Mayor Austin requested from Schona that the council members receivei reports from the Planning 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A CONDITIONALUSEPERMIT ANDGRANTINGSAMETOLAJUANAMCFADDEN TO OPERATE A TRAINING AND EDUCATION CHURCH BASED SELF- EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM KNOWN AS KEEP THE FAITH EMPOWERMENT CENTER AT 9000 WEST FLORISSANT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF JENNINGS, On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for Bill #2683. Sam didi thei first reading ofthe ordinance. On thei motion made by Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilman Turner, for thes second reading. Sam did the Councilman Wilson askedi ifthes self-empowerment center was a church. Schona stated that it was an non-profit, church-based self-empowerment center. Councilman Johnson asked if the church- based self-empowerment center would bet tax-exempt. Sam stated that it could be interpreted that way. Councilman Johnson pointed out that the self-empowerment center would be located in the Bill #26831 became Ordinance #2619by the following roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Jane Brown, Dr. Kimberly Morton Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph' Turner; Terry Wilson abstained; Gary. Johnson opposed. 4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE IV, SECTION PM 302.3 OF THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE TO PROVIDE THAT AN OCCUPANCY PERMIT SHALL NOT BE ISSUED FOR RESIDENTIAL AND/OR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY UNLESS THE OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY PROVIDES PROOF OF FIRE INSURANCE FORTHE. PROPERTY AND' THE PROPERTYIS CURRENTON. TALL REAL ESTATE TAXES WITH THE CITY OF JENNINGS AND STATE OF  Sam did the second: reading oft the ordinance.  24491 HORD. AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF. JENNINGS, MISSOURI. Councilman Turner for Bill #2682. Sam did the first reading oft the ordinance.  opposed nor abstained. Commission.  MISSOURI.  second reading oft the ordinance.  West Florissant Business Corridor, whichi is a commercial zone.  MISSOURI.  Page 15of17  Prepared byl Khianna Wardi DeGarmo    On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for Bill #2684. Sam didt the first readingo oft the ordinance. Ont thei motion made by Councilwoman Morton, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, for the second Bill #26841 became Ordinance: #26201 by the following roll call vote of the councilmembers, voting ini favor: Allan Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Dr. Kimberly Morton, Gary. Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner; none abstaining nor opposed.  reading. Sam did the second reading of the ordinançe.  G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS  1. Approval of Disposal of Non-Operational and Obsolete Equipment  On thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the City Council approved thei recommendation to dispose ofnon-operational and obsolete equipment. Alli in favor; Councilman Johnson asked who assesses that the equipment is non-operational. Deletra stated that the City has an IT team who determines that the equipment was non-operational and cannot be Councilwoman, Fountain Henderson asked] how often the disposition of computer equipment will comet to the City Councill because some hadi recently come tot the City Council for disposal. Deletra statedt that she was correct, and the disposition orders will continue to come tot the City Council as  none opposed.  fixed or that the repair costs more than replacing the equipment.  itist being determined.  2. Approval ofthe appointment to the Planning Commission  Ont ther motion madel by Councilwoman. Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilwoman Morton, the City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission appointment of Nikita. Jamerson for an unexpired term due to expire April 2023.. All in favor; none opposed. On thei motion: madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the City Council approved the Revised Capital Improvement Funds] Policy. All in favor; none opposed.  3. Approval oft the Revised Capital. Improvement. Funds Policy  4. Approval ofa Special Event Permit Grill to Glory  Ont thei motion: madel by Councilman Stichnote, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved the Special Event Permit for New Community Fellowship Baptist Church, every Saturday beginning June 5,2022, at 6616 West Florissant. Avenue. All ini favor; none opposed. Ont thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the City Council Councilman Johnson asked why fleet maintenance work was being delegated out to STS Car Care Vinson Rhone, Public Works Foreman, explained that some of the work could not be done by the Building Maintenance and Fleet Mechanic because the work was not within his scope and the  5. Approval oft the monthly bills for payment.  approved the monthly bills for payment. Alli ini favor; none opposed.  andt the Bommarito dealership. Mechanic: has been out on leave. .MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS  Mayor Austin thanked the two residents who stayed for the City Council meeting in person until  the end and three department heads that were present inj person.  Page 160 of17  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    J.CLOSED: SESSION, LEGAL ANDI PERSONNEL (RSMO 610:021-3)  On May 23, 2022, on the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved a closed session for Legal and Personnel (RSMO 610:021-1,3) by the following roll call vote of councilmembers voting in favor: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Brown, Morton, Wilson, Johnson, Clower, and Turner; none absent; none Also, present werel Mayor Yolanda Austin; Sam Alton, City. Attorney; City Clerk, Deletra Hudson,  opposing nor abstaining.  and] Deputy City Clerk, Khianna Ward DeGarmo. PERSONNEL The following actions were taken: a. Various Personnel Hires  On the motion madel by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council voted to approve the following hiring recommendations pending all pre- 1. Timothy Borders - PT Park Laborer; recommended by Willie Brandon, Parks and 2. Rochelle Burley PTI Bus Driver; recommended by' Willie] Brandon, Parks and Recreation 3. Evan Byington - PT Public Works Laborer; recommended by James Maixner, Public Ther motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Morton, Johnson, Clower, and' Turner; none absent; none opposing nor abstaining.  employment screeningt tests:  Recreation Director. Director. Works Director.  b. Terminate Corrections Officer  On the motion made by Councilwoman Morton, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council voted to approve the recommendation from Lt. Pervis Jones, Corrections Department, to terminate Brittanie Smith, full-time Corrections Officer. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Morton, Johnson,  Clower, and' Turner; none absent; none opposing nor abstaining.  KADJOURNMENT  Ont thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Johnson, the City Council voted by roll call votes of the following council members to adjourn the meeting at 10:41 p.m.: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Janel Brown, Dr. Kimberly Morton, Gary. Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph' Turner; none absent; none opposed nor abstained.  Approved: Attest:  Deletra Hudson, City Clerk  E  Page 17of17  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo