328/22,4:29PM  BoardDocse Pro  JENNINGS  Monday, February 28, 2022  FEBRUARY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  Jennings via Tele-meeting Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm When: Feb 28, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)  Register in advance for this meeting:  nttps://us02web.zomus/mectng/regste/ZUKco2t4Paohdw8CPB)N1400b.devGvAu After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about. joining the One or more of the members of the City Council will be participating by telephone or other electronic means. Members of the public will not be allowed to attend the meeting in person. For accommodations due to disability, please call City Hall at: 314-388-1164, or Relay Missouri  meeting.  All meetings are recorded. Meeting posting date:. A.PUBLIC HEARING  (TDD) at 1-800-735-2460, 72 hours in advance of the meeting.  initials by:.  1.F PROPOSITION U- USE TAX PRESENTATION BY PAT KELLY PETITIONER: R. CORY SPENCE OF GRIMES CONSULTING, INC.  2. PETITION TO RE-SUBDIVIDE AI LOT KNOWN ASL LOTS2A AND 2A OF THE PLAZA ON THE BOULEVARD ALSO KNOWN AS BUZZ WESTFALL PLAZA INTO THREE LOTS IDENTIFIED AND RE-SUBDIVIDED AS LOTS 2C, 2D AND: 2E.  B. REGULAR MEETING 1. Call to Order 2.F Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4.A Approval oft the Agenda  5.A Approval oft the minutes from the Regular Meeting of] January 24, 2022  C.PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS AND REQUESTS 1.F Presentation- Employee Recognition & Security Company by Mayor Yolanda Asutin 2. Presentation Joell Aguirre, Republic Services Recycling Contamination within the City of Jennings 3. Comments by public. (Please signi in. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance.) 4. Councilmember's Reports (Reports arel limited to: 10 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance)  5.N Mayor's Report 1. Finance Department 2. Courts 3.J Jail Report 4.E Building Department 5. Sewer Lateral 6.E Economic Development Report 7. Public Works Report 8. Recreation Department 9.St. Louis County Police Department 10. North County Fire &F Rescue 11. Emergency Management E.R REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Ways & Means and Public Safety Committee psgolboaros.commomiguPowdni"Pnvatelopenaognt  D.N MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  1/2    3/28/22,4:29PM  BoardDocse Pro  2. Public Works & Building Committee 3. Parks & Recreation Committee 4.P Policy and Ordinance Committee 5.Municipall League 6.F Planning Commission 7. Economic Development Board 8.) Youth Commission 9. Senior Commission  F. LEGAL BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING AF REQUEST TO RE-SUBDIVIDE, AL LOT KNOWN AS LOTS 2 AND: 2A OF THE PLAZA ON THE BOULEVARD ALSO KNOWN AS BUZZ WESTFALL PLAZA IN THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOUR, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 22825, PAGE 275 OF THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS! INTO THREE LOTS IDENTIFIED. ANDI RE-SUBDIVIDED AS LOTS 2C, 2D AND 2E, A RE-SUBDIVISION PLAT.  G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS  1. Approval of Contract Extension for Mike' Vilmer 2.A Approval oft the monthly bills for payment I.MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS 1. Personnel (RSMO 610:021-3) K.A Adjournment 1.A Adjournment  J.CLOSED SESSION - PERSONNEL (RSMO 610:021 -3)  ttps:ligo. boarddocs.com/molemingeBoardnsl-mvate7openalogins  2/2    JENNINGS  Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting Telemeeting Via Zoom Video February 28, 2022 Regular Council Meeting' 7:00 p.m.  The two thousand four hundred and thirtieth meeting of the. Jennings City Council was held on  Monday, February 28, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Video.  A. PUBLICHEARING  1. PETITION TO RE-SUBDIVIDE A LOT KNOWN AS LOTS 2 AND 2A OF THE PLAZAONTHE BOULEVARD. ALSO KNOWN. ASI BUZZ' WESTFALLFLAZAINTO THREE LOTS IDENTIFIED AND RE-SUBDIVIDED AS LOTS 2C, 2D, AND 2E. PETITIONER: R. CORY SPENCE OF GRIMES CONSULTING, INC. Cory Spence explained their client wasi requesting that the lot was being subdivided so they could refinancet thej properties separately, instead oft the whole lot together. Hei indicated on-screen where  lots 2 and 2A were andi indicated wherel lots 2C, 2D, and 2E would be.  Thej public hearing was closed at 7:05p p.m. B. REGULAR MEETING  1. Call to Order- Thei meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.  2. Roll Call  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. 3. Approval of the. Agenda  Also present: Mayor Yolanda. Austin; Deletral Hudson, City Clerk; and Sam Alton, City Attorney. On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City  Council approved the agenda for the meeting. All in favor; none opposed. 4. Approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 24, 2022.  Ont the motion madel by Councilwoman Clower, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain) Henderson, the City Council approved thei minutes from thel Regular Meetingo of] January 24, 2022. Alli in favor; Councilwoman Fountain Henderson requested that a correction be made on page 4, the fifth paragraph ofl her report. She stated that she didi not answer the questions of the constituent. C. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS, AND 1.1 Presentation- Employee Recognition & Security Company by Mayor Yolanda Austin  none opposed.  REQUESTS  Page 1of11  Prepared by Khianna) Wardi DeGarmo    Mayor Austin recognized Vinson Rhone, Public Works Foreman, for his service when the Public Works department head was out and for his assistance with the Xograph Avenue warehouse Mayor Austin recognized Lt. Pervis Jones for stepping up as Public Safety Director and leading the Corrections Department. She also thanked him for working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with plans to dispose of hazardous waste in the Xograph Avenue Mayor Austin recognized Capt. Johnson from St. Louis Protection Enforcement Security Service 2. Presentation Joell Aguirre, Republic Services Recyeling Contamination within the Joell Aguirre, Republic Services, explained the: recycling program that the City was aj part of. She stated that recycling bins are provided to the residents at no extra chargei in the City of Jennings. Thei recycling guidelines were shown on the screen. She stated that the majority of the recycling that has been collected! had been contaminated with trash materials, that needed tol be deposited in Joell stated the City has donei its due diligence to educate residents on the recycling program. She explained the cost tot thel MRF (Materiall Recovery Facility) andt thei fees charged per ton in addition tot their increased operations cost: wages for residential drivers havei increased and the increase of volume at curbside pickup, which had increased 3.5 percent since 2020. Joell explained that the City's current contract does not allow for an annual price increase but Republic Services must Councilman Stichnote asked ifr recycling could be done away with completely. Joell stated no, that per St. Louis County ordinance, recycling could not be discontinued. The City can go to St. Louis Councilwoman Brown asked how other municipalities have approached recycling contamination. Joell stated that other municipalities have begun educating residents andi ifal hauler notices that a binl has been contaminated, then they don'tcollect: it. Shes stated thats some municipalities have tags that could bej placed ont thel bins by their street departments thati notify the hauler that thei recycling Kellye Still asked why plastic bags were considered contaminants. Joell stated that plastic bags andj plastic film were not considered recyclable materials because they get caught in the machine Mayor Austin asked ift the Cityr received the recycling guidelines earlier. Joell stated that the slide was provided to the City and placed on the website. She stated that a trifold was provided to Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked what Republic Services was going to do about the contamination because it was hard tol know who is violating the: recycling guidelines. Joell stated that a mailing can be done at an additional cost. She stated that an idea was to sit down with St. 3. Comments by the public. (Please signi in. Comments arel limited to 31 minutes. Seel Decorum Marietta Beck, 54761 Hodiamontvenue, welcomed Jiml Maixner back and thanked Public Works during thel last few snowstorms for their preparation beforehand and the clean-up afterward. She thanked Capt. Mann for 54261 Hodiamont, shel hads seen some: improvement but there were atl least a dozen cars stillj parked in the back. Ms. Beck reported that the derelict BMW vehicle was finally  project.  warehouse.  forp protecting the City parks and the Xograph Avenue warehouse.  City ofJ Jennings.  al landfill.  come to the City for the financial partnership to cover the additional cost. County for assistance tor reduce the amount of recycling contamination.  was contaminated. Joell stated that it was effectivel but can be labor-intensive.  gears, which can shut down the plant untili it gets untangled. residents to guidet them att thel beginning of the contract.  Louis County for financial assistance tol help with the cost.  Ordinance.)  offt the street and shei thanked Capt. Mann for that.  Page2of11  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    Ms. Beck requested every councilmember to please act professionally and to quit cutting each other down. Shev wished that councilmembers would keep things to City business. Shirley Hiob, 8805 Clifton Drive, thanked Schona for helping to resolve ani issue onl Hord Avenue Alice Wilson, 8860 Old Lucas and Hunt Road, of the Jennings Youth Commission. She stated some upcoming events that are in person with mask requirements and encouraging social distancing. She reported that a March Madness event will be on March 28 at Gary Gore Community Center, where thel basketball games will be played on large television screens, play basketball int thes gym and! host a gaming truck. Ms. Wilson experienced somei technical difficulty. Ms. Wilson reported that there willl be an Easter Egg Hunt on April 9at Koeneman Park from noon Shirley Wayne, 5828 Janet Avenue, thanked Officer Shona Davis for conducting the Neighborhood Watchl Meeting every month. Shes stated that although the turnout wasl low, she does ag great job explaining the crime stats to thej public. She reported the issues she experienced in her neighborhood, and Officer Davis responds promptly tol help resolve them. Ms. Wayne thanked Sher reported a problem with] property ownersi not cleaning up their property. She asked what more the City could do about 5826. Janet Avenue and 5824. Janet Avenue, which looks like aj junkyard. She contacted Councilwoman Clower and received no call back. Councilwoman Clower verified Mayor Austin stated that some citations should be coming to those properties soon. 4.Councilmember's Reports (Reports are limited to 10 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance) Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that she attended the memorial for Priscilla Councilwoman Fountain Henderson reported that someone from Public Works drove into her She was glad thats speed bumps werei removed on Cozens Avenue so students could go to school Councilwoman Fountain Henderson requested that a speed bump on Shannon Avenue be Shei reported that on 2535 Center. Avenue someone: made extra parking space on his property to She stated that last month she reported that there was debris left at Glendale Avenue and Councilwoman Fountain Henderson witnessed an eviction and there was debris left on the Councilwoman Fountain Henderson was disturbed to see. Alexandria Place was being plowed and saltedi ini response toi inclement weather. Shes stated that she could not get out ofher driveway. She asked what policy states that Alexandria Place was a part of Jennings. Sam stated that Alexandria Place was aj part of the City of. Jennings, and the streets were adopted by ordinance in 2010.. Jim stated that it was. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson requested that she see the Councilman Stichnote welcomed Jim Maixner, Public Works Director, back. Councilman Stichnote requested that Public Works assist at the parks where lights need to be replaced, signs that need tol be made about the feeding of the ducks, and speed bumps installed by April 1,2 2022,  that could havel hurt children coming and going to school.  to3p.m.  Capt.] Mann fori increased police presence int the City ofJ Jennings.  that she was contacting the correct telephone number.  Jones. She learned that Councilman Herman Barnes passed away.  yard more than once. more safely.  removed and placed elsewhere.  park his trailers and seemed tol be going into the neighbor'syard.  Huiskamp Avenue.  property. She asked how long the debris was allowed to stay there.  information in writing.  when thej park opens up. Prepared by Khianna Wardi DeGarmo  Page3of11    Councilman Stichnote asked when the door at the Anpaul Hall building would be replaced. Jim Councilman Stichnote: reported that at the 88001 block of Sharidge Drive the road had gotten bad and should be ont the list fori repaving. Her reported thatt there was aj pothole at 8824 Sharidge Drive Councilman Stichnote reported that he received requests that the street sweeper starts rotation He reported that at 8811 Scottdale Avenue grass needed to be cut and boards put up. Schona McClellon, Director ofl Housing, stated that the addresses havel been added tol MyGov. Councilman Stichnote asked Williel Brandon, Parks andI Recreation Director, ifhel knew when trout season ends. Willie will find out andi it was posted in the garage atl Koeneman Park. Councilman Stichnote reminded everyone: not to leave their cars running, unattended. He asked Capt. Mann ifhel had ai report for 2621 Eltarose Drive, regarding the dog there. Capt. Mann stated that the resident was contacted but did not call for emergency service, shej just called to speak to the officer about the dog being let out and the dog urinated inl her yard again. Animal control has Councilman Stichnote: reported that the. Jennings sign in front of City Hall was still not working. Councilman Stichnote askedt to addt tot thel Public' Works and Building Committee agenda, arequest Councilman Stichnote asked Willie about the repair to the entrance at Lions Park and ift the City was pursuing legal action against thej person who caused the damage. Willie stated that hel had not heard back from thej prosecuting attorney yet. He will follow up with! him the following day. Councilwoman Brown welcomed Jim back. She stated that Vince and the Public Works Department did their part while he was out. She thanked the Public Works Department for their service to the City. She reported that she did notice their trucks out, putting treatment down in Councilwoman Brown reported that she received the Ward 3 newsletter and thanked Councilwoman Brown thanked Capt. Mann for his prompt, clear, and thorough answers to her Councilwoman Brown reported that the community garden was advertised ini the newsletter. She requested that it be advertised in the next newsletter, there are still plots available. For meeting Councilwoman Brown enjoyed meeting with neighbors. Sher received feedback that they enjoyed livingi in the City of. Jennings and they looked forward to coming developments int the City. Councilwoman Brown stated that there was a shortage in blood donation and encouraged people Councilman Wilson in the spirit of Black History Month and the eve of Women's History month, he announced the election ofLaTonia Collins Smith as President of Harris-Stowe State University. He stated that she was the twenty-first president and the first female to serve as president. He recognized that both Mayor Austin and Councilman Johnson were. Harris-Stowe Councilman Wilson stated that he attended the Missouri Municipal League Legislative Conference with Mayor Austin and Councilman Johnson. Governor Parson spoke at the  stated the contracting company was calledt twicel but he would follow up.  that was getting worse.  again. Jim statedi it does not get used often in the wintertime.  been notified previously about that address. He stated that they will follow up.  foras speed bump on) Dever Drive, Solway Avenue, and] Ellison Drive.  response toi inclement weather. Their diligent work was much appreciated.  Councilwoman Eichelberger for that.  questions.  time and information, contact David) Kuchenmeister or Carol Wuesthoff.  to donate because supplies are critically low level.  alumni.  Page 4of11  Prepared by Khianna Wardl DeGarmo    conference regarding partnership with municipalities with State American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Governor Parson was looking for feedback for the use of the funds. Councilman Wilson attended the Mayor's Business Watch Meeting. There was a great presentation by the St. Louis Policel Department, which was actively recruiting officers for non- officer positions. He encouraged the councilmembers and the public to attend the Business Watch meetings. Councilman Wilson reported that he also gave aj presentation on the Use Tax at the meeting, which will be coming up on the April 2022 General Municipal Election. He appreciated Pat Kelly, who gave aj presentation toi inform the community that evening at 6! p.m. Councilman Wilson welcomed Jim back and thanked Vince for stepping in. He stated that Public Councilman Wilson asked Jimi ift there was aj pothole schedule. Jim stated that there were trucks out filling potholes after eachs snow event and will be out until all potholes have béen addressed. Councilman Wilson stated he has received complaints of trash off Highway 367 and St. Cyr Road. He recommended with the help of Councilwoman Brown that they coordinate with councilmembers of] Bellefontaine Neighbors, Moline. Acres, and St. Louis County to gett the area Councilman Wilson reminded the community of the General Municipal Election on April 5, 2022. Absentee voting was currently open, and March 23, 2022, was the last day to request an absentee ballot. March 9, 2022, was the last day to register to vote in the April election. The Board ofl Elections was looking for electionj judges and encouraged thej public to apply by calling Councilman Wilson encouraged the public to continue supporting the Youth Commission and Recreation Department for putting events together. The events could be supported by sharing Councilwoman. Eichelberger welcomed. Jim back. She stated that last month she mentioned the strip malls along the West Florissant corridor, she found out that some of the strip malls she mentioned were ap part ofFlordell Hills andi not ap part ofthe City ofJennings. Shet thanked Kellie Shelton, Economic Development Coordinator, and Councilman Johnson for clarifying that for her. She stated that the other strip mall she also mentioned was already being addressed along Councilwoman Eichelberger interacted with Hawaiian Grill: regarding running a car sales lot on their property and excessive trash that was piling up. She stated that the trash was addressed but Councilwoman Eichelberger received calls regarding the Family Dollar that was not located in Ward 3, yet affected the ward due to trash that had blown about. She reported that she reached Councilwoman! Eichelberger: reported a call regarding 7341 Harney Avenue, wheret they reported a squatter there. The resident called the police because ofas small fire there two or three weeks ago. Councilwoman Eichelberger stated that the squatter was back att the property and requested that someone: investigate. After some: research into the property, she found that it was owned by ag group called Chicago Equities out of Beverly Hills, CA which owned 171 properties in North St. Louis County. She will forward those addresses for the properties located in' Wards 1 and 4. Shei found out thatt there werei noj property taxes paid on those properties ands suggested something be mailed to the owner tol heighten their awareness. Councilwoman Eichelberger had also sent emails to other municipalities toi find out how they are addressing the situation and perhaps the Councilwoman Eichelberger attended the High-Cost Lending Summit for the Consumer Federation of America, whose goal was to pass the Veterans and Consumer Fair Credit Act, Senate Bill 2508, and HR: Bill 5974. She stated that Missouri was one state that did not havea  onl Proposition U1 regarding thel Use Tax. Works dida a great job with clearing snow and ice.  looking cleaner.  314-615-1865.  the: information with others.  the West Florissant corridor. the car sales are still occurring.  out tot the corporate offices for resolution.  City of. Jennings could collaborate with them.  Page! 5of11  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    cap for interest rates, which leaves the public open toj predatory lending more than others. The Councilwoman Eichelberger asked the Economic Development Department when the housing auctioni is, couldt the City could bes selective with winning bids. Kellies stated the highest andi most Councilwoman Eichelberger asked what it meant that the City was seeking funds through the State ofl Missouri regarding the City Center project and Missouri Sewer District (MSD). Mayor Austin stated that the City was trying to tie the MSDI line across Ada Wortley Avenue tol Berkay Avenue which would cost approximately $200,000. The City is trying to work with Senator Williams to seei ift the City could use some of the State ARPA funds for this part of thej project. Ifr not, the City did have some contingency funds within its budget. The City will meet with Schona stated that ani inspector had been out to visit Hawaiian Grill and Family Dollar. She also spoke with the Family Dollar District Manager the Friday previous tol know what their plan was Councilman Johnson attended the Legislative Conference in Jefferson City. He stated that Governor Parson did give a promising speech. He stated that it was a great conference, which Councilman Johnson appreciated Councilman Wilson acknowledging Ms. Collins at Harris- Councilman Johnson stated that he had complained in the past about the Family Dollar on Jennings Station Road in Ward 3. He witnessed a truck drive over the grass from the Family Dollar to the street, sO the trash behind the building was back again. This had been a great concern for that part of the ward fora a couple of years. Councilman Johnson recalled the owner hadi made aj petition for a liquor license even though they had this trash issue. He stated that it was attributed tot the ordinance not! being enforced. He asked when would the City start enforcing Councilman Johnson asked if the City had an ordinance against overweight trucks or service work trucks being parked ini residential areas. He stated that service work trucks should not be allowed toj parki ini residential areas becauset they caused damage toj power lines, roads, sidewalks, Councilman Johnson reported that the junkyard on Carl Avenue and West Florissant Avenue was still an issue, with cars overflowing the lot. He stated that there were at least fifty to sixty Councilman Johnson asked what happened to the petition for a food truck that was tabled and parked at the Country Innl Donuts lot. He wouldi like to continue the discussion for the food truck. Councilman Johnson suggested at tree limbs service fori residents, andi it would be discussed at the next Public Works and Building Committee meeting. He also suggested getting ahead of the Councilman Johnson suggested that the bid selection process for the City's auction be put in Councilman Johnson stated that the City needed al Human Resources Department to focus on recruitment, professional development, complaints, and investigations, and could develop aggressive and progressive hiring practices. He suggested in the budget season, that the City Councilman Johnson stated al list ofissues he reported in thej past that were resolved. Schona stated that she went with an inspector to the lot on Carl Avenue and West Florissant Avenue two months ago, which had at truckload oft tires that were moved. The cars were: moved  Act would ask all states to adopt the usury limit of36 percent.  responsible bidder was accepted.  Senator Williams on March 1. to abate the trash.  allowed him toi meet withj people across that state. Stowe State University, as it was his alma mater.  the ordinances and what was the process for enforcing the ordinance.  and grass.  cars parked there.  grass and contracting the grass cutting out.  writing tol help guide it.  consider adding aj part-time HR position tol help.  Page 6of11  Prepared by Khianna Wardl DeGarmo    from the front oft thel lot and thes street, but his report was: new and the Building Department will Schona stated that regarding the food truck, the petition was tabled, and the petitioner was Councilwoman Clower thanked Jim for the speed bump removal on Helen Avenue. She also thanked the Public Works Department for snow plowing in Ward 4. She thanked thel Building Councilwoman Clower asked Kellie about auctioned houses that were purchased, yet no work had been done to them. She reported three houses in the past and nothing has been done. She asked Sam what more the City could do to hold the property owners to the terms of their purchase. Sam stated that he would get with) Kellie to start addressing thosel houses. Kellie stated thats some property owners did pay their vacant registry fees, yet many others have not paid the fee. Per the ordinance, the property owners: receive notifications every six months from the City until at third] letteri iss sent, whicht the City can thenj pursue legal actioni ini thei form ofal lien against Councilwoman Clower askedt the: status ofal burned house onl Helen Avenue and Harney Avenue. Councilwoman Clower: reported that at 55041 Helen Avenue there was a dog leashed to a treei in the front yard. She asked what the ordinance was concerning. Sam stated that he would answer her before the meeting was over. Mayor Austin asked that Councilwoman Clower report the address to Schona so the property could be investigated for a registered dog and ifi not, then a letter could be sent. Sam stated that he checked an ordinance that required al leash for dogs but Councilwoman Clower asked. Jim toi follow up on the metal plate onl Hodiamont Avenue thats she had reported in the past. Jim stated that it was found to be due to a sewer lateral issue at 5455 Hodiamont Avenue which was a private residence. He discussed this with Schona to have it added to the system so the owner can apply for the sewer lateral assistance program. Councilwoman Clower reported last month that the Jennings lot on Helen Avenue and Harney Avenue had trash that had not been removed from the alley. Jim spoke with Schona about the area, and he needed addresses for both sides to add to the MyGov system. Councilman Turner thanked everyone for the condolences hei received and the proclamation he received froml Mayor Austin. Hei read a quote by) Dr. Martin] Luther King, Jr. Hei thanked Public Works and. Jim for taking care of thei issues that he reports. Hei reported that on Switzer Avenue the speed limit sign was placed before the stop sign which was being ignored by speeding drivers. He also noticed large trucks using Switzer Avenue going down towards Councilman Turner received ai request near 8724 Wescott Avenue for speed bumps because of thes speeding taking place ont that street.. Jims stated that Wescott Avenue was on thel list for speed bump placement and speed bumps were placed ont the 1900-2000blocks. of Switzer Avenue. Jim stated that he could follow up with Sgt. Brinkman and Capt. Mann to see: if some patrols could Councilman Turner stated that hel had a problem wherel his carbon monoxide detector kept going off. He called thel Firel Department, who came out to check his] property. They then referred him to Spirel Energy which came out to check on] his property. They were not ablei tol locate the source oft the issue. Then the detector issue returned after one: month, the detector kept going off. The Fire Department returned and called the gas company again, who sent out a technician. The technician found that thei issue was coming from the oven, where they changed some parts going tot the oven. Councilman Turner reported that there has not been an issue since the parts have been changed. He appreciated the Fire Department'sa assistance witht the issue.  follow up. notified.  Department for its professionalism.  the property.  Kellie stated that she would follow up and get back tol her.  does noti require that the dog be in thel backyard.  Louisa Foods and potholes are: forming.  bei ini the area tos slow drivers down.  Page 7of11  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    Councilman Turner reported thatt the vacant house across the street from Rodney Epps' Park had its door open, whichi may needt tol bel boarded up. Jim statedt that! he checked the] Jennings property and didi not see anyi issue. Mayor Austin reminded Councilman' Turner that complaints regarding vacant houses must be reported to the Building Department first to be added to the MyGov Councilman Turner thanked Kellie for clarifying some processes with the City for him. He thanked the City administration and staff for all the help they give, he appreciated that.  system.  5.1 MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Austin thanked the City department directors for the work that they are doing, between dealing with staffbeing outs sick and for doing their best while being short-staffed. She stated that the City Clerk, HR, and Deputy City Clerk do a good job with posting employment opportunities, Mayor Austin thanked the councilmembers for letting department heads do theirj jobs. She had asked on numerous occasions that they communicate with department heads not with the staff Mayor Austin reminded councilmembers and directors that newsletter submissions are due March 15,2022, for December, January, and February. She also reminded them that submissions are to be sent to the designated email address not to Dianna Drake, Special Services Coordinator, Mayor Austin thanked Verna Charles, Mayor's Assistant, and Kellie for sending emails to Mayor Austin reported that the Business Watch meeting was. February 18, 2022, where valuable information was presented by Councilman Wilson; St. Louis Community Credit Union Director ofPartnerships, Lizettel Moore; and St. Louis County Policel Department Recruiter, Micah Shelton. Mayor Austin reported that the City budget meetings would begin Monday, March 7, 2022, at 5 p.m. On the agenda would bet the following departments: Court, Public Safety, Police, Corrections, Mayor Austin stated that the. ARPA Stimulus Advisory Committee will be meeting on' Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. The members on the committee arel Mayor Austin; Deletra Hudson, City Clerk; Kellie Shelton; Lt. Pervis Jones, Public Safety Director; Lola Nash, Senior Commission; Steve Pokorney, STS Car Care; Councilwoman Brown; Karen Gazette, St. Louis Community Credit Union; Shaunice. Johnson, Youth Commission; Karen Harvey, New Northside Church; and) Lindal Mackey, ai non-profit family resources community center.. A survey was posted tot the City website for feedback and willl be sent out via email to residents who are on the contact Mayor Austin received a request from the Riverview Gardens School District Communications Committee for feedback from municipalities surrounding the school district. If anyone was interested in serving on the committee, they should contact the City Hall receptionist, Lolita Mayor Austin reported that beginning next week, the Civic Center, 8720. Jennings Station Road, willl bel hosting COVID-19t testing Mondays, Tuesdays, and' Thursdays from 9:30a.m. to3 3:30p.m. Testing wille end Wednesday, March: 30, 2022. Services willl bej provided by Visionary Vaccination  yett they could use the help bys spreading the word aboutt those opportunities. directly, sot that] helps tol keep the staff on the tasks delegated to them.  directly.  residents and compiling a list to gett the word out.  and Economic Development.  list.  Thomas, to fill out the volunteer form.  and Health Services.  D.I MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  Ont the motion: madel by Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved thei monthly departmental reports. All in favor; none opposed.  E. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Prepared by Khianna Wardl DeGarmo  Page 8of11    1. Ways and Means & Public Safety Committee- - Councilman Wilson stated that there will be thef first Cityb budgetr meeting Monday, March7,2022, at5 5p.m. He welcomed: any councilmembers 2.1 Public Works & Building Committee - Councilman Johnson reported that there was a meeting on February 2, 2022. The committee had aj presentation from Joell Aguirre, Republic Services. The committee discussed a report from the Beautification Committee by Councilwoman Brown. The committee discussed the speed bumps on Shannon Avenue and Ada Wortley Avenue. 3.F Parks & Recreation Committee Councilman Stichnote reported that there was no meeting. Her reported that Mayor Austin and Kellie were working on locating sites for satellite parks. 4.1 Policy and Ordinance Committee - Councilman Turner reported that there wasi noi meeting. 5.1 Municipal League Councilman Wilson stated there was ai meeting onl February 24, 2022. The 6.1 Planning Commission Councilman Johnson stated that the Planning Commission had a meeting. Thec commission! heard aj petition from Cory Spence ofGrimes Consultingt tore-subdivide  to attend and to email anyi items they would like tol be added to the agenda.  upcoming meeting] had not been announced.  lots 2 and 2A. Thej petition was approved and sent to the City Council. 7.E Economic. Development Board There was: no meeting. 8. Youth Commission - Report provided. 9.Senior Commission - Report provided. F.LEGAL! BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A REQUSTIORESURDVD, ALOTKNOWNASLOTSZANDZAOFTHE: PLAZA ONTHEBOULEVARD ALSO KNOWN. ASBUZZWESTFALLPLAZAI INTHECITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 22825, PAGE 275 OF THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS INTO THREE LOTS IDENTIFIED ANDI RE-SUBDIVIDED ASLOTS 2C, 2D, AND2E, A RE-SUBDIVISION. PLAT. On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson for Bill #2677. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for the second Bill# #26771 became Ordinance: #26131 by thei following roll call vote oft the councilmembers, voting in favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Jane Brown, Terry Wilson, Rose Eichelberger, Gary Johnson, Joseph' Turner, and Lorraine Clower; none absent nor opposing.  reading. Sam didt the second reading of the ordinance.  G.UNFINISHED: BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS  1.Approval oft the Contract. Extension for Mike Vilmer  On the motion made by Councilman Stichnote, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved the contract extension for Mike Vilmer until December 31, 2022. All in favor; Johnson opposed. By thei followingi roll call votingi in favor: Stichnote, Wilson, Brown, and" Turner; Eichelberger and Clower abstained; Fountain Henderson and Johnson opposed. The motion Councilman Johnson stated that! he foresaw ane extension oft the contract. He asked what] he trained the current inspector on, Schona stated that he trained the current inspector on the ICC codes and  passed.  inspection procedures.  Pages 9of11  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    Councilman Johnson statedi that thei money beings spent ont the contractor could bes spent on sending  ani inspector toi receive assessed training. 2. Approval oft the monthly bills. for payment.  On the motion made by Councilman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Turner, the City Council approved the monthly bills for payment. All ini favor; none opposed.  L.MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS  Mayor Austin stated that the March 28 City Council meeting will be in person and Zoom. Mask wearing willl be optional fort the public, but City staff will continue to wear: masks. J.CLOSED SESSION, LEGAL AND PERSONNEL (RSMO 610:021-3)  On February 28, 2022, on the motion made by Councilwoman Eichelberger, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved a closed session for Personnel (RSMO610:021-3) by the following roll call vote of councilmembers voting in favor: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Johnson, Eichelberger, Turner, and Clower; none absent; Also, present were Mayor Yolanda Austin; Sam Alton, City Attorney; and City Clerk, Deletra  none opposing nor abstaining.  Hudson.  1. PERSONNEL Thet following actions were taken: a. Hirel Full Time Code Enforcement Inspectors  Ont ther motioni madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded1 by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved the recommendation from Schona McClellan, Director of Housing, tol hire Mr. Leslie Johnson fort thei full-time code enforcement inspector, pending the outcome of all pre-employment screening. Thei recommendation was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Clower, and' Turner; abstaining: Eichelberger, Johnson, none absent On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved the recommendation from Schona McClellan, Director of Housing, to hirel Mr. De'Ondre Ross for the full-time code enforcement inspector, pending the outcome ofa all pre-employment screening. The recommendation was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger, Clower, and Turner; abstaining:  nor opposing.  Johnson; none absent nor opposing.  b. Hire Full Time Administrative Assistant I  On the motion made by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilwoman Eichelberger, the City Council approved the recommendation from Schona McClellon, Director of Housing, to hire Gretchen Murray as the full-time Administrative Assistant I, pending the outcome of all pre-employment screening. The recommendation was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger, Johnson, Clower, and  Turner; none absent, opposing nor abstaining.  C. Hire] Full Time Administrative Assistant II  On the motion madel by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the City Council approved the recommendation from Schona McClellon, Director of Housing, to hire Kwanshae Lowman as the full-time Administrative Assistant II, pending the outcome of all pre-employment screening. The recommendation was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger, Johnson, Clower, and Turner; none  absent, opposing nor abstaining.  d. Internal Transfers - Full Time Parks Crew Leader  Page 10of11  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo    Ont thei motion made by Councilman Stichnote, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council approved the recommendation from Willie Brandon, Parks and Recreations Director, tot transfer Trenton McClellani to the full-time Parks and Recreations Crew Leader. The recommendation was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger,: Johnson, Clower, and" Turner; none absent, opposing nor abstaining. Ont thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded! by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved thei recommendation from] Lt. Pervis. Jones, Corrections Department, tot terminate Nicole Tiller from the full-time Corrections Officer position. The recommendation was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Wilson, Brown, Eichelberger, Clower, and Turner; opposing:  Terminate Full Time Corrections Officer  Fountain Henderson, Johnson; none absent nor abstaining.  K_ADJOURNMENT  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, the City Council voted! by roll call votes ofthe following council members to adjourn the meeting at 10:34 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.  Approved: Attest:  Mayor  lse Deletra Hudson, City Clerk B  Page 11of11  Prepared by Khianna Ward DeGarmo