Ferguson public meetings in 2023

Plan Commission

The Ferguson Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss zoning code updates and review a lot consolidation application. The application, PZ-23-1, proposes combining eight lots on Fermo Avenue into four larger lots to attract future development. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of Zoning Code Updates
• Lot consolidation application PZ-23-1 for 101, 105, 107, 111, 117, 119, 135, 139 Fermo Ave
• Consolidation would create four lots (W, X, Y, Z) from eight smaller lots
• Application approved by staff; site plan and pre-meeting checklists passed

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board is meeting in closed session to discuss personnel matters and review two citizen complaints (23-001 and 23-003). The board will also consider approving minutes from a previous closed meeting.

• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters
• Review and approval of closed meeting minutes from 12/14/2023
• Review of Complaint 23-001
• Review of Complaint 23-003

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board is meeting in closed session to discuss personnel matters and review two complaints (23-001 and 23-003). The meeting is closed to the public under state law. The board will also approve minutes from a previous closed meeting.

• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters
• Review and approval of closed meeting minutes from 11/20/2023
• Review of Complaint 23-001
• Review of Complaint 23-003

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold an open meeting with a vote to enter closed session. The agenda includes resolutions to hire a city manager, install license plate recognition cameras, contract with Landmark Training Solutions for police training, and agree to fire dispatching services with Central County Emergency 9-1-1. The council will also discuss the Whistle Stop request for proposal results and consider a first-reading ordinance on parking commercial vehicles on city-owned lots.

• Resolution 2023-52: Authorizes mayor to hire a city manager
• Resolution 2023-53: License plate recognition cameras in St. Louis County right of way
• Resolution 2023-54: Agreement with Landmark Training Solutions, LLC and police budget amendment
• Resolution 2023-55: Fire dispatching services with Central County Emergency 9-1-1
• Bill 7266: First reading on parking commercial vehicles on city-owned lots

Pension Board

The Ferguson Pension Board is meeting to approve retirement benefits for three named individuals and to clarify a prior vote on increasing the pension multiplier to 2% for all pensioners. The board will also review minutes and discuss pensioner death notifications. The meeting includes a possible closed session for legal or personnel matters.

• Retirement benefit authorization for William Runge, David Wilson, David Jenkins
• Clarify vote to approve 2% multiplier for all pensioners
• Death notifications for pensioners Mattie Brooks and Catherine Bindbeutel
• Approval of November 7, 2023 meeting minutes

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will meet to approve the minutes from October 4, 2023. The meeting includes a review of the election of the Chairperson and a discussion regarding roles and responsibilities.

• Approval of October 4, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of Chairperson election
• Discussion of roles and responsibilities

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold a meeting on December 5, 2023, to discuss four proposed ordinances amending regulations for business licenses, liquor licenses, zoning, and building codes, plus a nuisance abatement proposal. No votes or public hearings are listed on the tentative agenda.

• Bill No. 7262: Amending business license regulations
• Bill No. 7263: Amending liquor license regulations
• Bill No. 7264: Amending zoning regulations
• Bill No. 7265: Amending building regulations
• Proposal for nuisance abatement

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold an open meeting to discuss unfinished business including police panels attended, status of complaints and use of force reviews, a report on a meeting with Chief Doyle, and a consent decree monitor accountability audit. The board may also go into closed session for personnel matters.

• Discussion of police panels attended and officer hiring status
• Status of Complaints Review and Use of Force Review
• Report on meeting with Chief Doyle
• Consent Decree Monitor Accountability Audit
• Board vacancies in Ward 1 and At-Large

Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)

The Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board is meeting to review and approve minutes, receive updates on Streetfest, Northern Lights, and the upcoming Holiday Window Painting event, and discuss a City Council ordinance recommendation. The board will also hear council and staff reports, a financial report, and the president's report, and plan the FSBD Christmas party.

• Streetfest update/report
• Northern Lights update
• Holiday Window Painting on 12/2
• City Council Ordinance Recommendation
• Financial Report

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss recruitment materials. The body is also reviewing nominees for the Advocate of the Year Award.

• Review of Advocate of the Year Award Nominees
• Discussion of Commission’s Purpose and Recruitment Materials
• Approval of September 18, 2023 and October 16, 2023 minutes

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board is meeting in closed session on November 20, 2023, to discuss personnel matters under state law and review a use-of-force incident. The board will also consider approving minutes from previous closed meetings.

• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters
• Review and approval of closed meeting minutes from August 14, 2023 and November 13, 2023
• Review of a use-of-force incident

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold an open meeting with a vote to enter closed session. The agenda includes a police department update, a public hearing, and several resolutions and ordinances, including budget appropriations, a sight easement for the W. Florissant Park Project, and amendments to business, liquor, zoning, and building codes. Several items are tabled until a future date.

• Resolution No. 2023-50: appropriating additional positions and amending the 2023-2024 General Fund budget
• Resolution No. 2023-51: authorizing an agreement with St. Louis County for a sight easement for the W. Florissant Park Project
• Bill No. 7262: amending business license regulations
• Bill No. 7263: amending liquor license regulations
• Bill No. 7264: amending zoning regulations

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board is meeting in closed session to discuss complaints, investigations, and disciplinary recommendations with Police Chief Doyle. The meeting is closed under state law for personnel matters. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters
• Discussion with Police Chief Doyle on complaints and investigations
• Next closed meeting scheduled for November 20, 2023

Pension Board

The Ferguson Pension Board is meeting to review its investment portfolio as of September 30, 2023, and to discuss the actuarial report from Boomershine Consulting Group. The board will also address two pensioner deaths (Mattie Brooks and Catherine Bindbeutel) and approve minutes from the August 1, 2023 meeting.

• Review of UMB Investment Advisors portfolio report as of September 30, 2023
• Pensioner death notifications for Mattie Brooks and Catherine Bindbeutel
• Q&A on Boomershine Consulting Group actuarial report
• Approval of August 1, 2023 meeting minutes

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including police panels, officer hiring, complaint and use-of-force reviews, and outreach. They will also hear updates on consent decree monitor audits, including the second phase of the use-of-force audit and an accountability audit. The board may enter a closed session for personnel matters.

• Discussion of police panels attended and officer hiring status
• Status update on complaints review and use of force review
• Publication of closed meeting minutes
• Consent Decree Monitor Audits: 2nd Phase of Use of Force Audit and Accountability Audit
• Possible closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters

Public Hearings

The Ferguson City Council will hold a public hearing on October 30, 2023, to consider 45 properties that the Building Commissioner has found to be dangerous buildings. Owners, occupants, and interested parties may participate and be heard. The agenda lists each property by address and parcel ID.

• 45 properties listed as dangerous buildings, including 522 Plantmore Dr, 501 Abston Ave, and 7 Dadebridge Ct
• Hearing at 110 Church Street, Ferguson, MO at 4:00 p.m.
• Cases available for public review at the City Clerk's office
• Special needs accommodations available by contacting City Clerk at (314) 524-5152

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is meeting on October 26, 2023, primarily to vote on entering a closed session to discuss personnel matters under state law. No other business is listed on the agenda, making this a procedural meeting focused solely on that item.

• Vote to enter closed session under RSMO 610.021(3) for personnel discussion
• Meeting at Ferguson City Hall, 110 Church Street, Ferguson, MO

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold an open meeting with a vote to go into closed session. The agenda includes a consent decree update, ARPA street improvement update, and FNIP annual report, plus resolutions authorizing a contract with Weis Design Group for ARPA-funded street improvements and setting the April 2, 2024 municipal election. Several ordinances will receive first or second reading, including changes to business licensing, liquor licensing, zoning, and building regulations.

• Resolution No. 2023-44: Authorizes contract with Weis Design Group for FY 2023-2024 ARPA-funded street improvements
• Resolution No. 2023-48: Sets April 2, 2024 general municipal election for three council members (one per ward)
• Bill No. 7262: Amends business license regulations
• Bill No. 7263: Amends liquor license regulations
• Bill No. 7264: Amends zoning regulations

Board of Adjustment

The Ferguson Board of Adjustment voted to deny two variance requests: one for a Conex-style storage structure at 514 Monceau Drive and another for a fence height variance at 104 South Barat Avenue. Both requests were denied unanimously by the board.

• Denied variance for a Conex-style accessory structure at 514 Monceau Drive due to visibility and setback concerns
• Denied fence height variance at 104 South Barat Avenue citing historic district requirements and nuisance concerns
• Applicant for the fence variance was not present at the meeting

Human Rights Commission

The Ferguson Human Rights Commission is holding a virtual open meeting due to a State of Emergency. The agenda includes reviewing Advocate of the Year Award nominees, discussing outreach for National Human Rights Day, and approving prior meeting minutes. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Review of Advocate of the Year Award nominees
• Discussion of National Human Rights Day outreach activities
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public comment period

City Council

The City Council will hold a public meeting with a vote to go into closed session. They will hear an audit report from the Interim City Manager and consider a resolution authorizing a contract for parking lot improvements. The agenda also includes consent items, a first-reading bill for a temporary easement, and several tabled items.

• Resolution No. 2023-43 authorizing a contract with D&D Sealingcoating & Striping for improvement of city parking lots
• Bill No. 7261 authorizing a temporary easement agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission
• Audit report presented by Interim City Manager John Hampton
• Tabled Bill No. 7238 amending code sections related to the Housing Board of Appeals
• Tabled discussion on vacation of an unimproved street and donation of 830 S. Florissant Rd.

Personnel Board

The Ferguson Personnel Board is holding an open meeting to elect officers and discuss board roles and responsibilities. No substantive decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Election of officers
• Discussion of board roles and responsibilities

Plan Commission

The Ferguson Plan Commission is meeting to discuss zoning code updates and review two cases on New Halls Ferry Road: a special use permit for a childcare training facility and a lot consolidation. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and general discussion.

• Special use permit for childcare training facility at 10716 New Halls Ferry Road
• Lot consolidation request for 10871 and 10835 New Halls Ferry Road
• Discussion of zoning code updates
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold an open meeting to discuss unfinished business including police panel attendance, complaint review status, and public outreach. New business items include tracking patterns of officer complaint behavior and meeting with Chief Doyle and Lt. Rice to discuss complaint dispositions and update the MOU. The board may also go into closed session for personnel matters.

• Discuss tracking patterns of officer complaint behavior and discipline
• Meet with Chief Doyle and Lt. Rice to review complaint dispositions and update MOU
• Review status of complaints, use of force, and serious incidents not involving FPD
• Consider publication options for closed meeting minutes
• Plan public outreach: Farmers Market booth, town hall, NPSC collaboration, web page updates

Traffic Commission

The Ferguson Traffic Commission will hold a virtual open meeting on September 28, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda includes reviewing minutes, public comments, and unfinished business, but the main items are discussions of monthly traffic and speeding data, a speed study analysis, and a presentation on speed cameras. The commission will also discuss the process for advancing its recommendations and a potential town hall.

• Discussion of monthly traffic and speeding data report by Cpt. Tim Harris
• Speed study analysis report by Terry Foushee
• Presentation regarding speed cameras
• Discussion of process for advancing commission recommendations
• Discussion of Traffic Commission town hall

Public Hearings

The Ferguson City Council is holding a public hearing to set property tax rates for calendar 2023, based on assessed values as of July 1, 2023. The proposed rates would generate about $2.7 million in budgeted revenue for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2023. Residents may speak at the hearing or review the budget online or at City Hall.

• Proposed residential real property tax rate of $0.8790 per $100 assessed value
• Proposed personal property tax rate of $1.2190 per $100 assessed value
• Total budgeted property tax revenue of $2,702,169 across General, Parks, and GO Bond funds
• Residential assessed value rose 29.5% from 2022 to 2023, to $162,549,410
• Hearing at 7:00 PM on September 26, 2023, at 110 Church Street

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2023 ad valorem tax rate, and consider a resolution authorizing a contract with Soundthinking, Inc. for ShotSpotter gunshot detection. The agenda also includes a police department update, an audit and financial report, and discussion of a property donation at 830 S. Florissant Rd.

• Resolution No. 2023-41: levying 2023 ad valorem tax rates on taxable property
• Resolution No. 2023-42: authorizing contract with Soundthinking, Inc. for ShotSpotter gunshot detection
• Bill No. 7254: authorizing transfer of real properties to the city for development/beautification
• Bill No. 7260: authorizing participation in Missouri Firefighters Critical Illness Trust and Pool
• Discussion regarding donation of 830 S. Florissant Rd.

Plan Commission

The Ferguson Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss zoning code updates, along with routine items like approving previous meeting minutes and general discussion. The agenda lists no specific proposals, votes, or dollar amounts; the zoning discussion is the only substantive item.

• Discussion of Zoning Code Updates
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• General discussion and chairperson's comments

Traffic Commission

The Ferguson Traffic Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting virtually via Zoom. The agenda includes reviewing minutes, public comments, and unfinished business, with new business focused on discussing monthly traffic and speeding data, a speed study analysis, and the process for advancing commission recommendations. The meeting is largely procedural and informational, with no votes or specific action items listed.

• Discussion of monthly traffic and speeding data report provided by Cpt. Tim Harris
• Speed study analysis report via Mr. Terry Foushee
• Discussion of process for advancing commission recommendations
• Discussion of Traffic Commission town hall
• Follow-up on city council recommendations via Chairman Nick Kasoff

Human Rights Commission

The Ferguson Human Rights Commission will hold a virtual open meeting to elect a new Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary, discuss board leadership and recruitment strategies, and plan yearly events including the Advocate of the Year Award and National Human Rights Day. The commission will also review and approve minutes from January and February 2023 meetings and discuss outreach activities.

• Election of new Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary
• Discussion of board leadership and recruitment strategies
• Planning for Advocate of the Year Award and National Human Rights Day
• Review and approval of minutes from January 31, 2023 and February 27, 2023
• Outreach activities discussion

City Council

The City Council will vote on three resolutions: selecting a vendor for new playground equipment at Dade Park, and authorizing agreements with Verizon Wireless and Spectrum Enterprise for cellular and internet services. The council will also consider annual liquor license renewals and a new license for HG Events LLC at 119 S. Florissant Road.

• Resolution No. 2023-38: Awarding contract for new playground equipment at Dade Park
• Resolution No. 2023-39: Agreement with Verizon Wireless for cellular services
• Resolution No. 2023-40: Agreement with Spectrum Enterprise for internet services
• Annual liquor license renewals
• New liquor license for HG Events LLC – 119 S. Florissant Road

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold an open meeting with a vote to go into closed session. The agenda includes resolutions to award a contract for new playground equipment at Dade Park, and to authorize agreements with Verizon Wireless and Spectrum Enterprise for cellular and internet services. Also up for second reading are bills to transfer real properties to the city and to join the Missouri Firefighters Critical Illness Trust.

• Resolution No. 2023-38: selecting a vendor for new playground equipment at Dade Park, including removal and installation
• Resolution No. 2023-39: authorizing an agreement with Verizon Wireless for cellular services
• Resolution No. 2023-40: authorizing an agreement with Spectrum Enterprise for internet services
• Bill No. 7254: authorizing transfer of real properties to the city for development or beautification
• Bill No. 7260: authorizing participation in the Missouri Firefighters Critical Illness Trust and Pool

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board is holding an open meeting to discuss unfinished business, including updates on police panels, officer hiring, complaint and use-of-force reviews, and community outreach. The board will also consider publishing closed meeting minutes and may enter a closed session for personnel matters.

• Discussion of police panels attended and officer hiring status
• Status of complaints review and use of force review
• Community and police department dialog sessions
• Public outreach: Farmers Market booth, town hall, NPSC collaboration, FCRB web pages
• Possible closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters

The Board ratified several findings from closed sessions regarding police complaints. For complaint 22-002, the Board recommended the termination of an officer, disagreeing with the police department's recommendation of a 15-day suspension. The Board also approved findings for complaint 22-001.

• Ratified findings for complaint 22-001: sustained body-worn camera and dismissive behavior violations; not sustained targeting allegation
• Ratified findings for complaint 22-002: agreed with FPD sustained findings on Allegations A and B
• Sustained additional allegations of discourteous behavior and body-worn camera violations for an officer in complaint 22-002
• Recommended termination for an officer in complaint 22-002, overriding FPD's 15-day suspension recommendation
• Recommended an officer be commended for professionalism during a hospital transport in complaint 22-002
• Recommended officers carry complaint forms in vehicles and receive training on the complaint process
• Recommended investigative paperwork provided to the Board be page-numbered
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is meeting on September 7, 2023, primarily to vote on entering a closed session under Missouri law covering legal, personnel, and real estate matters. The agenda contains no other substantive business, only the call to order, roll call, closed session vote, and adjournment.

• Vote to enter closed session under RSMO 610.021(1,2,3) for legal, personnel, and real estate matters

The City Council met for a special session and voted to enter a closed session to discuss legal, real estate, and personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters (7-0)

Ferguson Neighborhood Improvement Program (FNIP) Board

The Ferguson Neighborhood Improvement Program Board is meeting to discuss program status, 2023-2024 budget adjustments, and tree survey bids, including timeline and resident payment options. They will also review a grant application to the STL Port Authority and a management agreement, following a recent meeting with the Community Development Director.

• 2023-2024 Budget Adjustments
• Tree Survey Bids with timeline adjustments and resident payment program
• STL Port Authority Grant Application
• FNIP Management Agreement
• Meeting with Community Development Director on August 29

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is meeting on August 23, 2023, primarily to vote on entering a closed session to discuss personnel matters under state law. No other business items are listed on the agenda, making this a procedural meeting focused solely on that closed discussion.

• Vote to enter closed session under RSMO 610.021(3) for personnel matters
• Meeting at Ferguson City Hall, 110 Church Street, Ferguson, MO 63135

The City Council met for a special session and entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel matters (7-0)

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold a public meeting with votes on several resolutions awarding contracts for a bandshell renovation, sewer abatement, and equipment purchases. The agenda also includes first and second readings of ordinances for property transfers, a child care special use permit, and a street vacation. A closed session is planned to discuss real estate.

• Resolution 2023-32: contract for bandshell renovation at 501 N. Florissant Road
• Resolution 2023-33: contract for sewer abatement at 9401 W. Florissant Rd
• Resolution 2023-36: contract with E. Meier Contracting for 2023-2024 CDBG street improvements
• Bill 7257: special use permit for a child care facility at 10716 New Halls Ferry Road
• Bill 7258: vacating unimproved right-of-way of Thatcher Street between 1130 and 1120 N. Elizabeth Avenue

The City Council approved several resolutions to purchase city equipment and award contracts for sewer abatement, bandshell renovation, and street improvements. The council also renewed liquor licenses for two local vendors and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved liquor license renewals for LA Juicy Seafood and Midwest Wine Bar (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-31 for purchase of an Airtow Trailer (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-32 for renovation of the Bandshell at 501 N. Florissant Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-33 for sewer abatement at 9401 W. Florissant Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-34 for purchase of a scissor lift (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-35 for purchase of a Kawasaki Mule (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-36 for CDBG street improvements with E. Meier Contracting, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved regular and special meeting minutes from 7/25/23 (Unanimous)

Human Rights Commission

The Ferguson Human Rights Commission will hold a virtual meeting to elect a new Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary, discuss board leadership and recruitment strategies, and plan yearly events including the Advocate of the Year Award and National Human Rights Day. The meeting also includes review of minutes from January and February 2023 and outreach activities.

• Election of new Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary
• Discussion of board leadership and recruitment strategies
• Planning for Advocate of the Year Award and National Human Rights Day
• Review and approval of minutes from January 31, 2023 and February 27, 2023
• Outreach activities discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold a discussion with representatives regarding the NorthPark project and vote on a bill for a survey and boundary adjustment of several lots in the NorthPark plat. The meeting also includes a vote to go into closed session for personnel matters.

• Discussion with representatives regarding NorthPark project
• Vote on Bill No. 7250 for survey and boundary adjustment of lots in NorthPark plat
• Closed session under RSMO 610.021(3) for personnel

The City Council approved Bill No. 7250, which authorizes a survey and boundary adjustment for specific lots within the NorthPark Project. The decision followed discussions regarding lot consolidation and tax incentives for Performance Food Groups.

• Approved Bill No. 7250 for survey and boundary adjustment of NorthPark lots (5-2)
• Voted to remove Bill No. 7250 from the table (6-1)
• Approved motion to add Public Comments to the agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel matters (6-1)

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board is holding an open meeting with a vote to enter closed session for personnel discussions. The board will review July minutes, take public comment, and discuss unfinished business including police panels, a farmers market info tent, and the NACOLE conference. Community and police department dialog sessions are postponed to the next meeting.

• Vote to enter closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes
• Discussion of police panels attended and officer hiring status
• Ferguson Farmers Market info tent
• NACOLE Annual Conference discussion

The Board approved the minutes from the July 10, 2023 meeting. Members coordinated schedules for upcoming police hiring panels and discussed the Farmers Market info tent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Designated Bob as primary and Patrick as alternate for August police hiring panels
• Designated Debbie as primary and Veronica as alternate for September police hiring panels

Board of Adjustment

The Ferguson Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two variance requests: one for an accessory structure at 514 Monceau Drive and one for a fence height at 104 South Barat Avenue. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and hold general discussion. The meeting is open to the public.

• Case PZ-23-02091: variance to Zoning Code Section 6.25 for accessory structure location at 514 Monceau Drive
• Case PZ-23-02065: variance to Zoning Code Section 20.42 for fence height at 104 South Barat Avenue
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• General discussion and chairperson's comments

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board is holding an open meeting with a vote to go into closed session. The board will discuss unfinished business including police panels, officer hiring, the Farmers Market info tent, and the NACOLE conference, while postponing community-police dialog sessions. The closed session is authorized under Missouri law for personnel matters.

• Vote to enter closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters
• Discussion of police panels attended and officer hiring status
• Ferguson Farmers Market info tent update
• NACOLE Annual Conference discussion
• Community and PD Dialog Sessions postponed to next meeting

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold a closed meeting on July 31, 2023, to discuss personnel matters under state law. The board will continue reviewing complaint 22-002 and consider approving minutes from the previous closed meeting.

• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters
• Review and approval of closed meeting minutes from June 26, 2023
• Continued review of complaint 22-002

Public Hearings

The City of Ferguson is holding a public hearing to consider a building at 1511 Starlight Drive that has been declared dangerous by the Building Commissioner. The hearing allows the owner, occupants, and interested parties to participate and be heard. The case file is available for public review at the City Clerk's office.

• Public hearing for 1511 Starlight Drive, declared a dangerous building
• Hearing scheduled for July 31, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at 110 Church Street
• Case file available for review at City Clerk's office during business hours

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit for a childcare facility at 10716 New Halls Ferry Road. The council will also consider resolutions for contracts with GFI Digital and Spencer Contracting Company for street slab replacements, and several bills including lot consolidation, property transfers, and a right-of-way vacation. The meeting includes a police department update and a consent decree update.

• Public hearing on special use permit for childcare facility at 10716 New Halls Ferry Road
• Resolution No. 2023-29: contract with GFI Digital
• Resolution No. 2023-30: contract with Spencer Contracting Company for street slab replacements
• Bill No. 7258: vacating unimproved right-of-way of Thatcher Street between 1130 and 1120 North Elizabeth Avenue
• Bill No. 7251: second reading of special use permit for childcare facility at 975 South Florissant Road

The City Council approved a special use permit for a childcare facility and training center at 10716 New Halls Ferry Road. The council also confirmed several board appointments and renewed annual liquor licenses for five vendors.

• Approved special use permit for childcare facility at 10716 New Halls Ferry Road
• Approved regular and special meeting minutes from 6/27/23 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Lozell Stiles to FSBD (Voice vote)
• Appointed Melissa Keller to FFM (Unanimous)
• Appointed Rick Allen to Parks (Unanimous)
• Appointed Councilman Ashby as Council Rep for EDST (Unanimous)
• Appointed Councilman Ashby as Council Rep for Technology Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved annual liquor license renewals for five vendors (Unanimous)

Public Hearings

The Ferguson City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit (Case PZ-23-01156) for a childcare facility at 10716 New Halls Ferry Road. Interested persons may participate and be heard at the meeting.

• Special use permit for childcare facility at 10716 New Halls Ferry Road
• Public hearing scheduled for July 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at 110 Church Street

City Council

The City Council entered a closed session to discuss legal, real estate, and personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters

Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)

The Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board is meeting to review and approve minutes, receive updates on the upcoming Streetfest event, hear council and staff reports, review the financial report, and discuss new or old business. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Streetfest update
• Financial report
• Council and staff report
• Minutes approval

Traffic Commission

The Ferguson Traffic Commission is meeting virtually to review June minutes, hear public comments, and discuss unfinished business including city council recommendations. New business includes a monthly traffic and speeding data report, a speed study analysis, and a presentation on speed cameras by Interim City Manager/Fire Chief John Hampton. The commission will also discuss a potential town hall.

• Discussion of monthly traffic and speeding data report by Cpt. Tim Harris
• Speed study analysis report by Mr. Terry Foushee
• Presentation on speed cameras by Interim City Manager/Fire Chief John Hampton
• Follow-up on city council recommendations via Chairman Kasoff
• Discussion of Traffic Commission town hall

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board is holding a closed meeting on July 17, 2023, to discuss personnel matters and continue reviewing complaint 22-002. The board will also approve minutes from the June 26 meeting. The meeting is closed per state law, so no public discussion is expected.

• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters
• Review and approve closed meeting minutes from 6/26/2023
• Continue review of complaint 22-002

Civilian Review Board

The board will elect a chair, vice-chair, and secretary, and discuss unfinished business including police panel attendance, complaint reviews, use-of-force reviews, and the annual report. A closed session is planned for personnel matters. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Election of board chair, vice-chair, and secretary
• Status of complaints review and use-of-force review
• Discussion of FCRB letters to complainants and annual report
• Community and police department dialog sessions
• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters

The Board voted to ratify recommendations from closed sessions regarding two police complaints, suggesting discipline for officers and a 911 operator. The Board also re-elected its current officers and established a schedule for members to serve on police hiring panels.

• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Re-elected Gerry Noll (Chair), Patrick Chandler (Co-Chair), and Angelique Kidd (Secretary)
• Ratified recommendations for discipline regarding complaint #21-006 (6-0)
• Ratified recommendations for discipline and training regarding complaint #22-001 (6-0)
• Assigned Board members to police hiring panels for June through September
• Scheduled closed meetings for July 17 and July 31, 2023

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the fiscal year 2023-24 budget and a five-year capital improvement program, along with several resolutions and ordinances. The agenda includes a special use permit for a childcare facility at 975 South Florissant Road, a lot boundary adjustment at 5321 Hern Avenue, and annual liquor license renewals. The meeting also features updates from the fire and parks departments and a Civilian Review Board update.

• Resolution No. 2023-22: Adopting FY2023-24 budget
• Resolution No. 2023-23: Adopting 5-year Capital Improvement Program (FY2023-24 through FY2027-28)
• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for childcare at 975 South Florissant Road (Case PZ-23-01458)
• Public hearing: Lot subdivision/boundary adjustment at 5321 Hern Avenue (Case PZ-23-01456)
• Resolution No. 2023-26: Robert Avenue improvements funded by STP-S grant

The City Council approved the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget and a capital improvement program spanning through 2028. Several resolutions were passed authorizing agreements for sewer maintenance, trail construction, and road improvements. The council also approved annual liquor license renewals and multiple board appointments.

• Approved 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget (Resolution No. 2023-22) (7-0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Program for FY 2023-2024 through FY 2027-2028 (Resolution No. 2023-23) (7-0)
• Approved sewer line maintenance agreement with Metropolitan Sewer District (Resolution No. 2023-24) (7-0)
• Approved trail construction agreement with Norfolk Southern Railroad Company (Resolution No. 2023-25) (7-0)
• Approved Robert Avenue improvements via STP-S Program Grant (Resolution No. 2023-26) (7-0)
• Approved nuisance abatement service extensions for Graves & Associates and Hatcher Enterprises (7-0)
• Approved annual liquor license renewals for seven vendors (Unanimous)
• Appointed Motee Eddington to Traffic Commission and Rebecca Mueller to Human Rights Commission (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold an open meeting with a vote to go into closed session to discuss real estate matters under state law. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Vote to enter closed session under RSMO 610.021(2) for real estate

The City Council met for a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss real estate and personnel matters. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved amendment to agenda to include personnel (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for real estate and personnel (6-0, Councilman Ashby absent)

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold a closed meeting on June 26, 2023, at 6:00 PM at City Hall. The agenda includes a closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters, review of closed meeting minutes from 6/5/2023, and a complaint review (22-002). The meeting is largely procedural, with no public action items listed.

• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters
• Review and approve closed meeting minutes from 6/5/2023
• Complaint review: Case 22-002

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a childcare facility at 401 Darst Road. They will also review the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and vote on resolutions for a street sweeper lease and street improvements on S. Dade Avenue. First-reading bills include salary ordinances for city employees and the special use permit for the childcare facility.

• Public hearing on special use permit for childcare facility at 401 Darst Road
• Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget review
• Resolution 2023-20: Authorizing lease agreement for a street sweeper with NCL Government Capital
• Resolution 2023-21: Authorizing contract with Gershenson Construction for S. Dade Avenue improvements (STP-5583 609)
• First reading of Bill 7247 and 7248: Salary ordinances for city officers/employees and part-time Parks & Rec employees for FY 2023-2024

The Council approved contracts for S. Dade Avenue improvements and a lease for a new street sweeper. Annual liquor license renewals for 13 businesses were approved, and a temporary construction license for Elizabeth Ave was passed. Public hearings were held for the 2023-2024 budget and a childcare facility permit at 401 Darst Road.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-20 to lease a street sweeper from NCL Government Capital (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-21 for S. Dade Avenue improvements with Gershenson Construction (7-0)
• Approved annual liquor license renewals for 13 vendors (Unanimous)
• Passed Bill No. 7246 for a temporary slope and construction license to St. Louis County on Elizabeth Ave (7-0)
• Approved regular and special meeting minutes from May and June (Unanimous)

Public Hearings

The Ferguson City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a Special Use Permit for a childcare facility at 401 Darst Road. Residents can participate and voice their opinions at the meeting.

• Special Use Permit for childcare facility at 401 Darst Road
• Public hearing on June 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at 110 Church Street

Traffic Commission

The Ferguson Traffic Commission is holding a virtual meeting to discuss monthly traffic and speeding data, a speed study analysis, and updates on speed limit alterations. The agenda also includes public comments, review of previous minutes, and discussion of a future town hall and a commission member vacancy.

• Discussion of monthly traffic and speeding data report by Cpt. Tim Harris
• Speed study analysis report by Mr. Terry Foushee
• Update on speed limit alterations
• Discussion of next Traffic Commission town hall slated for late summer 2023
• Discussion of Traffic Commission member vacancy

The Traffic Commission voted to recommend a speed limit change for a section of Florissant Road to the city council. The commission also reviewed monthly traffic reports and discussed ATV enforcement and speed study data. Discussion regarding a town hall was tabled.

• Approved recommendation to city council to change speed limit on Florissant Road from the southern city limit to north of Paul Ave-Suburban Ave to 30 MPH (5-1)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of Traffic Commission town hall until July 2023 meeting

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is meeting virtually for a closed session under state law to discuss legal matters. No public business or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is entirely procedural.

• Closed session under RSMO 610.021(1) for legal matters

The City Council met remotely due to a stated public health and safety emergency. The council amended the agenda to include personnel and entered a closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters.

• Approved agenda amendment to add personnel (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for legal and personnel matters (6-0)

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold an open meeting on June 5, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Room. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, public comment, and updates on unfinished business like police panels, complaint reviews, and the annual report. The board will also vote on whether to enter a closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) to discuss personnel matters.

• Vote to enter closed session for personnel matters (RSMo 610.021(13))
• Review of complaints and use of force cases
• Discussion of FCRB letters to complainants
• Update on annual report
• Community and police department dialog sessions

The Board approved the minutes from May 1, 2023, and established the primary and alternate representatives for police hiring panels from June through September.

• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Set June hiring panel: Debbie (primary), Von (alternate)
• Set July hiring panel: Kidd (primary), Von (alternate)
• Set August hiring panel: Bob (primary), Patrick (alternate)
• Set September hiring panel: Debbie (primary), Veronica (alternate)

City Council

The City Council will hold an open meeting at 1:00 p.m. on May 31, 2023, at City Hall. The agenda includes a closed session under state law for legal matters, followed by adjournment. No other business is listed.

• Closed session under RSMO 610.021(1) for legal matters

The City Council convened an emergency special meeting remotely due to public health and safety concerns. The council entered a closed session to discuss legal matters and then adjourned.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for legal matters (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, including a review of publication requests and the Ferguson Farmers Market. No votes or final decisions are listed on this tentative agenda.

• Discussion of the FY 2023-2024 budget
• Review of publication requests
• Ferguson Farmers Market item

The City Council approved the spending of ARPA funding as presented. The Council also voted to remove $30,000 from the budget for the Ferguson Neighborhood News, opting to pay an ad hoc rate instead.

• Removed $30,000 from budget for newspaper and approved paying ad hoc rate (6-1)
• Approved ARPA spending as shown in presentation (7-0)
• Motion to amend ARPA street spending down $1.5 million failed for lack of a second

Public Hearings

The City of Ferguson is holding a public hearing to discuss the estimated allocation of $4,657,900 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The hearing is scheduled for May 23, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at 110 Church Street. Written comments may be submitted up to 10 days prior to the hearing.

• Public hearing on $4,657,900 in CDBG funds
• Hearing at 110 Church Street, Ferguson, MO
• Written comments accepted until 10 days before hearing
• Fair Housing Ordinance and nondiscrimination policies in effect
• Contact Koray Gilbert, Public Works Director, for compliance

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold a public hearing on Community Development Block Grant funds, consider a resolution to contract with Granicus for agenda management software, and vote on ordinances authorizing property transfers and amending board member terms. The meeting includes a vote to go into closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Resolution No. 2023-19: Authorizing contract with Granicus for agenda management software
• Bill No. 7246: Granting temporary slope and construction license to St. Louis County on Elizabeth Ave
• Bill No. 7243: Authorizing deed transfer of real properties to the city for development/beautification
• Bill No. 7244: Authorizing transfer of city-owned property
• Bill No. 7245: Amending board/commission member term limits (Sections 2-381 and 2-382)

The Council approved a contract for agenda management software and passed three ordinances regarding property transfers and board member terms. They also appointed a new member to the Farmers Market Board and held a public hearing on Community Development Block Grants.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-19 for Granicus agenda management software (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Tiffany West to the Ferguson Farmers Market Board (Unanimous)
• Passed Bill No. 7243 to transfer real properties to the City for development/beautification (7-0)
• Passed Bill No. 7244 regarding the transfer of City owned property (5-1, 1 abstain)
• Passed Bill No. 7245 amending City Code regarding board and commission member terms (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 4/25/23 and 4/26/23 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold an open meeting on May 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The main item is a discussion with St. Louis County regarding road improvements at Hereford/Elizabeth, including a proposed agreement. The meeting also includes call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Discussion with St. Louis County regarding road improvements at Hereford/Elizabeth
• Proposed agreement for road improvements

The City Council voted to table the 20/80 project for Hereford and Elizabeth to a later date. This follows a discussion with St. Louis County regarding funding constraints and the prioritization of the Elizabeth project over the Hereford roundabout.

• Tabled the 20/80 project Hereford and Elizabeth (7-0)
• Approved adding a closed session for emergency legal matters (Unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss legal matters pursuant to RSMo 610.021(1) (7-0)

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board is meeting in closed session to discuss personnel matters under state law and to review disciplinary files and complaints (21-006, 22-001, 22-002). The board will also consider approving minutes from its April 17, 2023 meeting.

• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters
• Review of complaint 21-006 disciplinary files
• Continued review of complaint 22-001
• Discussion of complaint 22-002
• Approval of closed meeting minutes from April 17, 2023

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, focusing on capital improvement program (CIP) and capital funds, as well as non-major expenditure funds. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters under state law. No votes or final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of CIP and capital funds (Funds 20, 35, 36, 38, 40, 44)
• Review of non-major funds including FSBD, Sewer Lateral, COPs, GOB, EDST, DT TIF
• Discussion of FSBD Board and FFM (Funds 24 and 21)
• Community Development fund review (ED Fund 28)
• Closed session under 610.021 (3,13) for personnel

The City Council held a special meeting to review the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 budget, specifically focusing on Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Capital funds. Various funding requests and program proposals were presented for review. No final budget votes were recorded during this session.

• Discussed CIP funds for parks, police, fleet, streets, facilities, and IT
• Reviewed FSBD announcement that $55,000 in unused funds will be carried forward
• Reviewed FNIP funding requests for residential exterior improvements ($250,000), sidewalk program ($50,000), business loans/façade easements ($100,000), and tree removal ($50,000-$100,000)
• Discussed proposal for a Housing Tear Down & Real Estate Management Program
• Adjourned meeting at 7:24 p.m. (Unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Ferguson Traffic Commission is holding a virtual meeting on May 16, 2023, to discuss traffic-related matters. They will review minutes from April 27, receive updates on Forestwood Drive and S. Dade, discuss monthly traffic and speeding data, review a speed study analysis, and get updates on speed signage. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Review of April 27, 2023 minutes
• Updates on Forestwood Drive and S. Dade
• Discussion of monthly traffic and speeding data report by Cpt. Tim Harris
• Speed study analysis report by Mr. Terry Foushee
• Updates on speed signage by Chairman Nick Kasoff

The commission approved the minutes from the April 27, 2023 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made, though members discussed speeding reports, the Chambers/Hereford roundabout, and potential changes to S. Florissant Road.

• Approved April 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)

The Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board met to review minutes, receive a police introduction, and discuss the Art in Ferguson installation. The board also reviewed financial reports and announced upcoming community events, including the -Bjuiced Grand Opening and Streetfest.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Introduction by Chief Doyle of the Ferguson Police Department
• Discussion of the Art in Ferguson installation
• Review of the Financial Report
• Announcements for -Bjuiced Grand Opening (5/20), Streetfest, and Juneteenth

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board is meeting in closed session to discuss personnel matters under state law, including review of disciplinary files for complaints 21-006, 22-001, and 22-002. The board will also consider approving minutes from its April 17, 2023 closed meeting. The meeting is not open to the public.

• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters
• Review of complaint 21-006 disciplinary files
• Discussion of complaints 22-001 and 22-002
• Approval of closed meeting minutes from 4/17/2023

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The discussion covers Public Works, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Public Safety (Courts, Police, Fire). No votes or final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of FY 2023-2024 budget for Public Works (Fund 10, Divs. 13, 20, 51, 53, 95)
• Discussion of Human Resources budget (General Fund 10, Div. 14)
• Discussion of Information Technology budget (General Fund 10, Div. 23)
• Discussion of Public Safety budgets: Courts, Police, Fire (General Fund 10, Divs. 12, 40, 41)

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. No substantive votes or approvals were recorded regarding the budget items discussed.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 p.m. (Unanimous)

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is holding an open meeting with a vote to enter closed session. The agenda includes resolutions and ordinances on property transfers, bank account signers, and board/commission term limits, plus a police department update and public comments. Several items, including redistricting and road improvement agreements, are tabled until a future date.

• Resolution No. 2023-18 amending authorized signers for UMB accounts
• Bill No. 7243 authorizing mayor to execute deeds for property transfers to the city
• Bill No. 7244 authorizing agreement for transfer of city-owned property
• Bill No. 7245 amending board/commission member term sections 2-381 and 2-382
• Police Department update by Chief Troy Doyle

The City Council approved Bill #7237 after removing it from the table and appointed Jamil Franklin to the Plan Commission. The council also passed a resolution to update authorized signers for UMB accounts and amended a bill regarding board and commission member terms.

• Approved Bill #7237 (4-3)
• Appointed Jamil Franklin to the Plan Commission (Unanimous)
• Passed Resolution No. 2023-18 to amend authorized signers for UMB accounts (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Bill #7245 regarding board and commission member terms (6-1)
• Approved Council Meeting Minutes from 3/28/23 and 4/18/23 (Unanimous)
• Received and filed CRB Meeting Minutes from 4/3/23 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold an open meeting on May 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and a closed session under RSMO 610.021(1,3) for legal and personnel matters, followed by adjournment. No other business items are listed.

• Closed session for legal and personnel matters under RSMO 610.021(1,3)

The City Council entered a closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for legal and personnel matters (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, including an overview and review of all funds. Departmental budgets for the City Manager's Office, Finance, Parks, and other divisions will be reviewed. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget
• Review of General Fund 10 divisions including Council, City Manager's Office, Finance, and Parks
• Review of Parks Fund 20 divisions 72, 73, 74, 75

The Ferguson City Council held a special meeting to discuss the proposed FY2023-2024 budget. Finance Director Evan Trump presented an overview of revenues and expenditures, including potential increases from Prop M and Prop U. Council members noted needed corrections and discussed departmental highlights such as park camera upgrades, eliminating the Assistant City Manager position, and exploring solar power. No votes were taken; the budget will be revisited at the May 11 meeting.

• Discussed FY2023-2024 budget, no action taken
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request to pour a new driveway and parking pad at 20 Harneywold Drive. The meeting is open for public participation.

• Variance request for new driveway and parking pad at 20 Harneywold Drive

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold an open meeting on May 1, 2023, at 6:30 PM virtually. The agenda includes an introduction of new FPD Police Chief Troy Doyle, discussion of police panels attended, status of complaints and use-of-force reviews, and an annual report. The board may also go into closed session for personnel matters.

• Introduction of new FPD Police Chief Troy Doyle
• Review of complaints and use-of-force incidents in closed session
• Discussion of FCRB letters to complainants and annual report
• Community and police dialog sessions update
• NACOLE Annual Conference and webinars

The Board voted to ratify police department findings regarding two officers involved in a April 2021 incident. Members also met with new Police Chief Troy Doyle to discuss body-worn camera consistency and officer conduct. The Board scheduled a closed session for May 15 to review further disciplinary files.

• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Ratified FPD findings for complaint #21-006: five sections sustained, two not sustained (6-3 abstain)
• Ratified FPD findings for second officer in complaint #21-006 regarding Duty of Candor (6-3 abstain)
• Scheduled closed meeting for May 15, 2023

Traffic Commission

The Ferguson Traffic Commission is meeting virtually to discuss routine business, including approval of March minutes and public comments. New business includes a monthly traffic and speeding data report, a FLOCK camera update, traffic calming measures on South Dade, a follow-up on Forestwood Drive, and a speed study analysis. The agenda is substantive with several discussion items, though no votes are listed.

• Discussion of monthly traffic and speeding data report by Cpt. Tim Harris
• FLOCK camera update by Cpt. Tim Harris
• Traffic calming measures on South Dade
• Forestwood Drive traffic calming meeting follow-up
• Speed study analysis report by Mr. Terry Foushee

City Council

This is a notice of a City Council workshop convened solely for professional development purposes. No legislative or policy decisions are listed on the agenda; it is procedural in nature.

• Workshop at 110 Church Street, Ferguson, MO 63135
• Professional development session for council members
• Ordinance #3624 on conduct at public meetings to be enforced

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is holding an open meeting with a single substantive item: consideration of postponed Bill No. 7233, an ordinance that would amend Section 2-381 of the municipal code regarding the terms of members of city boards and commissions. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment). No other decisions or discussions are listed.

• Consideration of postponed Bill No. 7233, amending Section 2-381 of Title II of the Municipal Code on board and commission member terms

The City Council updated regulations for members of city boards and commissions. Changes include removing a 180-day penalty for tax non-compliance and allowing members of boards with terms of three years or less to serve up to three full terms.

• Removed 180-day penalty for board/commission members following forfeiture or resignation (Passed via roll call)
• Amended rules to allow members of boards with terms of 3 years or less to serve up to 3 full terms (Passed via roll call)

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is holding an open meeting with a vote to go into closed session. The main item of discussion is a proposed redistricting plan that would change ward boundaries, including a bill (No. 7237) that was not passed and a citizen proposal. Several other bills are tabled until a future date.

• Proposed redistricting of Ferguson wards with maps and citizen comments
• Bill No. 7237 (not passed) to amend ward boundaries
• Tabled: Bill No. 7233 on board/commission member terms
• Tabled: Bill No. 7238 on Housing Board of Appeals
• Tabled: Bill No. 7242 on road improvement agreement with St. Louis County

The City Council voted to indefinitely postpone discussions regarding proposed redistricting. Additionally, the council appointed a new member to the FYAB and filed meeting minutes from the CRB.

• Postponed proposed redistricting discussion indefinitely (Unanimous)
• Appointed Tiffany Ellis to FYAB (Unanimous)
• Received and filed CRB Meeting 3/6/23 minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The outgoing council will consider several resolutions including contracts for a conference room renovation, software agreements with DebtBook and Paylocity, a parks fund budget amendment, and a chipper purchase. The incoming council will then be sworn in, elect a mayor pro-tem, and make appointments to boards and commissions. A closed session is also planned for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract discussions.

• Resolution No. 2023-13: selecting a contractor for conference room renovation and awarding the contract
• Resolution No. 2023-14: authorizing an agreement with DebtBook
• Resolution No. 2023-15: authorizing an agreement with Paylocity
• Resolution No. 2023-16: appropriating revenue and amending 2021-2022 Parks Fund budgets
• Resolution No. 2023-17: selecting a vendor for purchase of a chipper

The City Council certified the April 4, 2023 election results, confirming Mayor Ella Jones and the passage of Proposition M. Council members approved several resolutions for city contracts and equipment, and elected Councilwoman Linda Lipka as Mayor Pro-Tem.

• Certified April 4, 2023 election results: Mayor Ella Jones (1089 votes) and Proposition M 3% Marijuana Sales Tax (1371 Yes, 861 No)
• Elected Councilwoman Linda Lipka as Mayor Pro-Tem
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-13 for conference room renovation contractor
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-14 for agreement with DebtBook
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-15 for agreement with Paylocity for pension and payroll services
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-16 to amend 2021-2022 Parks Fund Budgets for equipment replacement
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-17 for the purchase of a chipper
• Appointed Robert Noblin and Veronica Travis to the Civilian Review Board, Michael Pierce to the Landmark Commission, and Roger Herin, Matt Barnhart, and Steven Snyder to the Plan Commission

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters and review two complaints (21-006 and 22-001). The board will also approve minutes from its February 20, 2023 meeting. The meeting is closed to the public under state law.

• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters
• Review of complaints 21-006 and 22-001
• Approval of closed meeting minutes from 2/20/2023

Ferguson Neighborhood Improvement Program (FNIP) Board

The Ferguson Neighborhood Improvement Program (FNIP) Board of Directors is meeting to approve the March 7, 2023 meeting minutes and receive updates on the program's status and strategic plan progress. The agenda also includes public comments, new business, and announcements from the City Council and staff. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 8:00 PM.

• Approval of March 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Program status and progress review
• New Program Strategic Plan progress update
• City Council updates
• City staff updates

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board is holding an open meeting to discuss unfinished business, including police panels, complaint reviews, use of force reviews, and the annual report. They will also consider new business regarding a community and police department dialog session, and may enter closed session for personnel matters.

• Discussion of police panels attended and officer hiring status
• Status of complaints review and use of force review
• FCRB letters to complainants
• Annual report discussion
• Community and PD dialog session

The Board ratified recommendations regarding Use Of Force case #2021-0110, including officer training and the use of business cards for detained persons. The Board also scheduled upcoming closed meetings to review additional complaints.

• Approved March 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Ratified recommendations for Use Of Force #2021-0110 (4-1-0)
• Scheduled closed meetings for April 17, May 15, and June 26, 2023
• Assigned Board members to police hiring panels for March through June

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will vote on two resolutions: one selecting a contractor to demolish 50 residential properties and another authorizing a contract with Flock Safety. A public hearing is scheduled, and the council will consider a bill for road improvements with St. Louis County. The meeting also includes a fire department update and a presentation on Jeske Sculpture Park.

• Resolution No. 2023-11: selecting a contractor for demolition of 50 residential properties and awarding the contract
• Resolution No. 2023-12: authorizing a contract with Flock Safety
• Bill No. 7242: authorizing an agreement with St. Louis County for road improvements
• Consideration of postponed Bill No. 7233: amending term limits for board and commission members
• Public hearing and citizen recognition for Jenny Edwards

The City Council approved contracts for residential demolitions and the installation of license plate recognition cameras. A proposed agreement with St. Louis County for road improvements was postponed, and a motion to discuss municipal code amendments regarding board terms failed.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-11 for G-II Wrecking & Hauling to demolish 48 properties for $340,565.00 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-12 to contract with Flock Safety for license plate recognition cameras (7-0)
• Postponed Bill No. 7242 regarding road improvement agreement with St. Louis County (7-0)
• Denied motion to move Bill #7233 from the table regarding board and commission member terms (3-4)
• Appointed Councilman Ashby as council representative for CRB meetings

Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)

The Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board is meeting to review minutes, hear a presentation on Art in Ferguson, and receive council, staff, financial, and president's reports. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Presentation on Art in Ferguson with Q&A
• Financial report by B. McGartland
• Council and staff report by L. Lipka
• Review and approval of meeting minutes

The board approved a $293.00 payment for Ferguson Juneteenth and accepted the financial report. Members scheduled a quarterly meet and greet for April 25, 2023, and a Capstone Reception for Art in Ferguson for April 28, 2023.

• Approved $293.00 payment for Ferguson Juneteenth
• Accepted financial report
• Approved February minutes with corrections

Traffic Commission

The Ferguson Traffic Commission is meeting virtually to discuss traffic and speeding data, a speed study and traffic calming measures on Forestwood Drive, street signage recommendations, and reports on traffic calming and JAMAR cameras. The agenda includes public comments and review of previous minutes, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion of monthly traffic and speeding data report by Cpt. Tim Harris
• Speed study and traffic calming on Forestwood Drive
• Street signage implementation recommendations
• Traffic calming and JAMAR camera reports by Terry Foushee
• Innovation Exchange Mini-Roundabouts and USDOT SBIR program presented by Council Representative Linda Lipka

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board is meeting in closed session to review use of force incidents, including incident 21-0110, and to approve minutes from the previous meeting. The closed session is authorized under Missouri law for personnel matters. The meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2023, at Ferguson City Hall.

• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters
• Review recommendations on Use of Force incident 21-0110
• Review of Use of Force incidents
• Approval of closed meeting minutes from 2/20/2023
• Next meeting scheduled for April 17, 2023

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is holding an open meeting with a vote to enter closed session. They will hear updates from the police, human resources, and municipal court, plus presentations on the Twilight Run, Prop M marijuana sales tax, and St. Louis County resources. The council will consider resolutions authorizing CDBG fund applications and appointing a chief law enforcement officer, and may enter closed session for legal, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Resolution No. 2023-09: Authorizes mayor to apply for and accept Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from St. Louis County
• Resolution No. 2023-10: Appoints a Chief Law Enforcement Officer for the City of Ferguson
• Oath of office for Councilman Ward 2 Blake Ashby
• Public hearing (agenda item 5)
• Closed session possible for legal, real estate, personnel, or contract negotiations

The City Council appointed Troy Doyle as the new Police Chief and Blake Ashby as Councilman for Ward 2. The council also authorized the Mayor to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from St. Louis County.

• Approved Resolution #2023-10 appointing Police Chief Troy Doyle (7-0)
• Appointed Blake Ashby as Councilman for Ward 2
• Approved Resolution #2023-09 to apply for St. Louis County CDBG funds (7-0)
• Appointed Councilwoman Linda Lipka as Mayor Pro-Tem (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Regular and Special meetings on 2/28/23 (Unanimous)
• Received and filed CRB minutes from 3/6/23 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is holding an open meeting on March 14, 2023, but the tentative agenda contains only a call to order, a closed session under Missouri statute RSMO 610.021(12,13), and adjournment. No public business items, votes, or discussions are listed on the agenda, making it essentially procedural.

• Closed session authorized under RSMO 610.021(12,13)
• Meeting at Ferguson City Hall, 110 Church Street, at 6:00 p.m.
• Virtual attendance available via Zoom

The City Council held a special meeting where the only substantive action was entering a closed session. No public decisions or votes on city ordinances or budgets were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and contract negotiations (5-0)

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board is meeting to discuss unfinished business including police panel attendance, officer hiring, complaint and use-of-force reviews, and an MOU update. New business includes member training, the annual report, and a request for an audit of the board. The board may enter closed session for personnel matters.

• Review of police complaints and use of force cases
• Update on MOU with police department
• Discussion of FCRB member training
• Annual report preparation
• Consent decree hearing on March 20, 2023

The Board approved the minutes from January 9, 2023, and entered a closed session for use of force review training with experts and city staff. The Board also noted the resignation of Teyuna Darris and the addition of member Debra Grady.

• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved motion to enter closed session for use of force review training

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is meeting on February 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda consists solely of a call to order, a closed session under state law for personnel matters, and adjournment; no public business or decisions are listed.

• Closed session under RSMO 610.021(3) for personnel

The City Council met for a special session and entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel matters (5-0)

Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)

The board will review previous minutes and hear a presentation from Art in Ferguson. The meeting includes reports from council staff, a financial report, and the president's report.

• Presentation by B. McCarty regarding Art in Ferguson
• Financial report by B. McGartland
• Council and staff report by L. Lipka

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold an open meeting with a vote to enter closed session. The agenda includes a resolution to amend the 2022-2023 General Fund budgets, a bill authorizing property transfers for city development, and an appointment to fill a Ward 2 vacancy. Public comments are accepted via email or Zoom chat.

• Resolution No. 2023-08: Appropriating additional revenue and amending 2022-2023 General Fund budgets
• Bill No. 7241: Authorizing mayor to execute deeds for property transfers to the city for development/beautification
• Ward 2 Vacancy Appointment
• Public Works, Parks & Rec, and Audit updates
• Closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters

City Council appointed Blake Ashby to the Ward 2 vacancy and approved a budget amendment for the 2022-2023 General Fund. Council also passed an ordinance to transfer real properties to the city for development and beautification.

• Appointed Blake Ashby to fill Ward 2 vacancy (4-2)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-08 to appropriate additional revenue and amend 2022-2023 General Fund Budgets (5-0)
• Passed Bill No. 7241 to transfer real properties to the city for development/beautification (3-2)
• Approved minutes for Regular Meeting 2/14/23 and Special Meetings 10/18/22, 1/10/23, 2/9/23, 2/14/23 (Unanimous)
• Received and filed EDST minutes for 3/15/22, 4/14/22, 5/5/22 (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to allow council vacancy applicants 3 minutes to speak (3-3)

Human Rights Commission

The Ferguson Human Rights Commission is holding a virtual open meeting on February 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. due to the State of Emergency. The agenda includes approving January meeting minutes, discussing outreach activities and marketing materials, and electing a new chair and co-chair. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Elect new Chair & Co-Chair
• Review and approve January meeting minutes
• Discuss outreach activities
• Discuss marketing materials
• Public comment period

Board of Adjustment

The Ferguson Board of Adjustment and Building/Housing Boards of Appeal are holding a joint meeting to discuss a proposed merger of the three boards into a single Board of Adjustment. The agenda includes discussion of two City Council bills (7238 and 7239) that would transfer authority from the Housing Board of Appeals and the Building Board of Appeals/Zoning Board of Appeals to the Board of Adjustment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of proposed merger of Building/Housing Boards of Appeal and Board of Adjustment
• City Council Bill 7238 would abolish the Housing Board of Appeals and transfer its authority to the Board of Adjustment
• City Council Bill 7239 would transfer Building Board of Appeals and Zoning Board of Appeals authority to the Board of Adjustment
• Staff note suggests moving Building Board of Appeals responsibilities to the Plan Commission/ARB instead
• Bill 7239 includes updating building code reference to 2018 ICC Code

Building Board of Appeals

The Building, Housing Board of Appeals and Board of Adjustment are holding a joint meeting to discuss a proposed merger of the boards. The agenda includes discussion of the merger and next steps, with no final decisions listed. The meeting is held virtually due to the state of emergency.

• Discussion of proposed merger between Building/Housing Boards of Appeal and Board of Adjustment
• Ordinance (Bill 7238) to abolish Housing Board of Appeals and transfer authority to Board of Adjustment
• Ordinance (Bill 7239) to abolish Building Board of Appeals and Zoning Board of Appeals, transferring authority to Board of Adjustment
• Amendments to floodplain variance criteria and appeal procedures in city code

Housing Board of Appeals

The Ferguson Building/Housing Board of Appeals and Board of Adjustment are meeting jointly to discuss a proposed merger of the three boards into a single Board of Adjustment. The agenda includes new business on the merger and next steps, with no public hearings or specific cases listed. The meeting is held virtually due to the state of emergency.

• Discussion of proposed merger between Building/Housing Boards of Appeal and Board of Adjustment
• Ordinance (Bill No. 7238) to abolish Housing Board of Appeals and transfer authority to Board of Adjustment
• Ordinance (Bill No. 7239) to abolish Building Board of Appeals and Zoning Board of Appeals, transferring authority to Board of Adjustment
• Amendments to floodplain variance criteria and appeal procedures in city code
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom (Meeting ID: 826 0018 4711)

Traffic Commission

The Ferguson Traffic Commission will hold a virtual meeting on February 21, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda includes reviewing the January 17th minutes, public comments, and new business items such as a monthly traffic and speeding data report, the status of the JAMAR street camera study, a discussion on member absences, research on local speed sign requirements, and a presentation on painted road images/stencils. The meeting is open to the public, and a recording will be made available on the city's website.

• Review of January 17, 2023 minutes
• Discussion of monthly traffic and speeding data report by Lt. Tim Harris
• Status update on JAMAR street camera study
• Discussion of Sarah Broyles' research on local speed sign requirements
• Terry Foushee presentation on painted road images/stencils

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board is holding a closed meeting to review a completed police investigation of complaint 17-001 and to review recommendations on a use-of-force incident (21-0110). The board may enter closed session under Missouri law for personnel matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.

• Review completed FPD investigation of complaint 17-001
• Review recommendations on Use of Force incident 21-0110
• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters

Plan Commission

The Ferguson Plan Commission is meeting to consider a preliminary plat for consolidating two commercial lots on New Halls Ferry Road, a special use permit for a day care on Darst, and discussions on zoning code updates and merging the Plan Commission with the Architectural Review Board. The meeting is held virtually due to the state of emergency.

• P-23-01: Preliminary plat for consolidation of two lots at 10871-10835 New Halls Ferry Road in C-1 Commercial district
• P-22-14: Special use permit for commercial day care at 401 Darst in R1-C Residential district
• Discussion of Sections 6-7 of draft Zoning, Subdivision, and Sign Code updates
• Discussion of draft ordinance to merge Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board

Plan Commission

The Ferguson Plan Commission is meeting to consider a preliminary plat for consolidating two commercial lots on New Halls Ferry Road, a special use permit for a commercial day care at 401 Darst, and to discuss draft updates to the zoning, subdivision, and sign codes, as well as a draft ordinance to merge the Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom due to the state of emergency.

• P-22-13: Preliminary plat for consolidation of two lots at 10871-10835 New Halls Ferry Road in C-1 Commercial district
• P-22-14: Special use permit request for commercial day care at 401 Darst in R1-C Residential district
• Discussion of Sections 6-7 of draft updates to Zoning, Subdivision, and Sign Code
• Discussion of draft ordinance to merge Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is holding its regular meeting on February 14, 2023, with a tentative agenda that includes a fire department update, a housing demolition plan, a pension actuarial report, and several resolutions regarding bank account signers. The council will also consider an ordinance to accept property transfers for city development and discuss the appointment process for a council vacancy. The meeting includes a public comment period and a possible closed session.

• Housing Demolition Plan presented by Plan Director Elliot Liebson
• Pension Actuarial Report by Greg Stump
• Resolution 2023-05: Amending authorized signers for UMB accounts
• Resolution 2023-06: Authorizing officials to execute instruments for Regions Equipment Finance Corporation accounts
• Bill No. 7241: Ordinance to transfer real properties to the city for development/beautification

The City Council officially accepted election results confirming the recall of J. Toni Burrow. The council also approved a timeline to fill the resulting vacancy and updated authorized signers for several city bank accounts.

• Accepted election results for recall of J. Toni Burrow (327 Yes, 139 No)
• Approved process to fill council vacancy with vote scheduled for 2/28/23
• Approved Resolution 2023-05 to amend authorized signers for UMB accounts
• Approved Resolution 2023-06 to amend authorized signers for Regions Equipment Finance Corporation accounts
• Approved Resolution 2023-07 to amend authorized signers for Multi Bank Securities, Inc. and Pershing, LLC accounts
• Appointed Starla Davis to the Civilian Review Board
• Appointed Mary Haux and Will Delacey to the Farmer’s Market Commission
• Appointed Erin Hangge to the Landmarks Commission and Quincy Smith to the FYAB

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is holding an open meeting on February 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes a call to order, a closed session under Missouri law for personnel and legal matters, and adjournment. No other business items are listed, so the meeting is largely procedural.

• Closed session under RSMO 610.021(1,3) for personnel and legal matters

The City Council entered a closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for legal and personnel matters (5-0)

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is holding an open meeting with a closed session for personnel/legal matters under state law. The main public business is a continued review of boards and commissions, including a manual, application, a recently adopted ordinance, and several pending bills. No votes on specific items are listed on the tentative agenda.

• Closed session under RSMO 610.021(1,3) for personnel and legal matters
• Review of Boards & Commissions Manual and Commission Application
• Review of recently adopted Ordinance #2022-3818
• Review of pending bills #7233, #7238, and #7239
• Discussion of removal guidelines for boards/commissions

The City Council postponed discussions regarding the Boards & Commissions Manual and several pending bills to allow boards to work with staff. The Council also noted a vacancy exists following a February 7 recall election.

• Postponed review of Boards & Commissions Manual and Bills #7233, #7238, and #7239
• Entered closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters (6-0)

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board holds an open virtual meeting on February 6, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes call to order, approval of January minutes, public comment, unfinished business on a closed meeting and draft policy comments, and a possible closed session for personnel matters. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed on the open agenda.

• Public comment limited to 3 minutes
• Discussion of next closed meeting
• Reminder: comments on draft policy due
• Possible closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters

The Board approved the minutes from the January 9, 2023 meeting. Members entered a closed session to receive use of force review training from experts. The Board also noted the resignation of Teyuna Darris and the addition of Debra Grady.

• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved motion to enter closed session for use of force review training

Plan Commission

The Ferguson Plan Commission will discuss draft updates to the Zoning, Subdivision, and Sign Code, specifically Sections 6-7 on development standards, and a draft ordinance to merge the Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board. They will also revisit two tabled special use permit requests for commercial day cares in residential zones. The meeting is held virtually via Zoom.

• Discussion of draft zoning code update, Article 6 Development Standards (parking, landscaping, lighting)
• Draft ordinance to merge Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board
• P-22-13: Special Use Permit for commercial day care at 404 Darst (R1-C Residential)
• P-22-10: Special Use Permit for commercial day care at 16 N. Dade (R1-D Residential)
• Approval of minutes from December 21, 2022 meeting

Human Rights Commission

The Ferguson Human Rights Commission holds a virtual open meeting on January 31, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. due to a State of Emergency. The agenda includes approving November meeting minutes, discussing marketing materials, and planning outreach activities. No meeting was held in December.

• Approve meeting minutes for November (no December meeting)
• Discuss marketing materials
• Plan outreach activities
• Public comment period

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board is holding a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters and review completed police investigations, including complaint 17-001 and a use-of-force incident. The board may go into closed session under Missouri law for personnel discussions. No public decisions are expected.

• Review of completed FPD investigation of complaint 17-001
• Review of recommendations on Use of Force incident 21-0110
• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a resolution to apply for a federal grant for the Atmore/Elkins/Woodwinds project, a presentation on the pension actuarial report, and unfinished business on proposed ward redistricting. The agenda also includes public comments, a fire department update, and a possible closed session.

• Resolution No. 2023-04: Authorizing application for 2023-2026 STP-S grant for Atmore/Elkins/Woodwinds project
• Proposed redistricting of Ferguson wards (Bill No. 7237, not passed)
• Pension Actuarial Report presentation by Greg Stump
• Fire Department Update by Chief John Hampton
• Public comments accepted via email or Zoom chat

The Council approved a resolution to apply for federal funding for street repairs on Atmore, Elkins, and Woodwinds. A motion to reconsider a previous redistricting ordinance failed. The city announced the appointment of John Hampton as interim city manager.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-04 for Atmore/Elkins/Woodwinds Project grant application (Unanimous)
• Motion to reconsider Bill 7237 regarding ward boundaries failed (3-4)
• Approved Special Meeting minutes from 1/18/23 (Unanimous)
• Received and filed Civilian Review Board minutes from 12/5/22 (Unanimous)
• Acknowledged Jenny Edwards for efforts assisting with stray dogs (Unanimous)

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is meeting on January 24, 2023, at 6:00 PM at City Hall. The only substantive item is a vote to enter closed session under Missouri law (RSMO 610.021, sections 1 and 3), which typically covers legal and personnel matters. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Vote to enter closed session under RSMO 610.021 (1, 3)
• Meeting at 110 Church Street, Ferguson, MO 63135
• Remote access via Zoom (Meeting ID: 891 7865 7511)

The City Council entered a closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for legal and personnel matters (6-0)

Economic Development Sales Tax Commission

The Economic Development Sales Tax Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution recommending the City Council approve the Economic Development Sales Tax Plan. They will also discuss and vote on recommending the use of the economic development sales tax for a project to acquire and demolish 62 Harneywold and relocate part of Harneywold from West Florissant Road to connect to Somerset Terrace Drive. The commission is a recommending body only; the City Council has final authority.

• Public hearing on proposed Economic Development Sales Tax Plan
• Resolution recommending City Council approval of the Economic Development Sales Tax Plan
• Discussion and motion on using sales tax for Harneywold project (acquire 62 Harneywold, relocate Harneywold to Somerset Terrace Drive)
• Estimated project cost $514,087; potential discounted cost to EDST $411,270 if Chick-Fil-A covers 20%
• Plan priorities include redeveloping West Florissant Road and revitalizing Downtown Ferguson

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is holding an open meeting that includes a closed session and a second reading of Bill No. 7240. The bill would authorize placing a proposition on the April 4, 2023 ballot to impose a 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana sales in the city, subject to voter approval.

• Second reading of Bill No. 7240: ordinance to submit 3% adult-use marijuana sales tax to voters
• Closed session under RSMO 610.021 (3)
• Meeting at 5:30 PM on January 18, 2023, at Ferguson City Hall, 110 Church Street

The City Council approved Bill No. 7240, which directs the City Clerk to place a proposition on the April 4, 2023, election. The proposed measure would allow the city to impose a 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana retail sales. Estimated revenues for the tax are between $120,000 and $150,000.

• Approved Bill No. 7240 to submit a 3% adult-use marijuana sales tax proposition to voters (5-2)
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel matters (7-0)

Traffic Commission

The Ferguson Traffic Commission is meeting virtually via Zoom on January 17, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes reviewing December meeting minutes, public comments, and discussions on monthly traffic and speeding data, the status of the JAMAR street camera study, and member absences. The commission will also elect a volunteer secretary.

• Discussion of monthly traffic and speeding data report from Lt. Tim Harris
• Status update on JAMAR street camera study
• Traffic Commission member absence discussion
• Election of volunteer secretary for the Traffic Commission

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is meeting on January 10, 2023, to consider several resolutions, bills, and a public hearing. Key items include a proposed ordinance to place a 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana on the April 4, 2023 ballot, as well as resolutions for road improvements, street repairs, and a budget amendment. The council will also hold first and second readings on ordinances related to housing and building appeals, a day care special use permit, architectural review, a trail agreement, and ward boundary changes.

• Resolution 2023-01: cost-sharing with St. Louis County for Hereford Avenue and Chambers Road improvements
• Resolution 2023-02: contract with Spencer Contracting for concrete street repair
• Bill 7240: ordinance to submit 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana to voters in April 2023
• Bill 7234: special use permit for commercial day care at 10716 New Halls Ferry Road
• Bill 7236: operation and maintenance agreement with Great River Greenways for a new trail

The City Council approved several infrastructure resolutions, including a cost-sharing agreement for Hereford Avenue and Chambers Road. They granted a special use permit for a commercial day care and approved a new trail agreement with Great River Greenways. A proposed ward boundary amendment failed to pass.

• Approved $300,000 cost-sharing agreement for Hereford Avenue and Chambers Road (6-0)
• Approved contract with Spencer Contracting for concrete street repair (6-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 budget amendment Resolution No. 2023-03 (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for commercial day care at 10716 New Halls Ferry Road (5-1)
• Approved operation and maintenance agreement with Great River Greenways for a new trail (6-0)
• Denied Bill No. 7237 to amend ward boundaries (3-3)
• Postponed Bill No. 7235 regarding architectural review until February 14 (6-0)
• Approved new liquor license for Hive Café, LLC (6-0)

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is meeting on January 10, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda is minimal and procedural, consisting only of a call to order, a closed session under Missouri statute 610.021(12), and adjournment. No public business items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Closed session under Missouri Revised Statute 610.021(12)
• Meeting held at Ferguson City Hall, 110 Church Street
• Zoom access available for remote attendance

Economic Development Sales Tax Commission

The Ferguson Economic Development Sales Tax Commission will meet virtually to consider a City Staff proposal to acquire and demolish 62 Harneywold and relocate part of Harneywold from West Florissant Road to connect to Somerset Terrace Drive. The commission will also discuss proposed funding priority guidelines for the Economic Development Sales Tax. The agenda includes approval of minutes from May 5, 2022, public comments, and an announcement of a School Board Representative resignation.

• Proposal to acquire and demolish 62 Harneywold
• Relocation of part of Harneywold from West Florissant Road to connect to Somerset Terrace Drive
• Discussion of proposed EDST funding priority guidelines
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2022 meeting
• Resignation of School Board Representative to the Commission

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board is holding a virtual open meeting on January 9, 2023. The board will discuss unfinished business including police panels, complaint and use-of-force reviews, and an MOU update, as well as new business such as training, letters to complainants, and the annual report. A closed session may follow for personnel matters.

• Discussion of police panels attended and officer hiring status
• Status of complaints review and use of force review
• MOU update
• Monitor use of force expert to train FCRB
• Request for monitor/task force audit of FCRB

The Board agreed to draft a letter to City Manager Eric Osterberg regarding unfinished police investigations on several open complaints. Members also established a new protocol for communicating with complainants and updated the police hiring panel schedule through March. Use of force reviews and a serious incident review remain on hold or tabled.

• Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Agreed to have Von Smith draft a letter to City Manager Eric Osterberg regarding open police investigations
• Decided to edit complainant letters to specify that timelines are 'per Ferguson Police Department Policy'
• Decided to send monthly follow-up letters to complainants if investigation paperwork is delayed
• Decided not to cc the Police Chief on emails to complainants
• Scheduled closed meeting for January 30, 2023 to review complaint #17-001
• Set police hiring panel representatives for December through March

Ferguson Neighborhood Improvement Program (FNIP) Board

The Ferguson Neighborhood Improvement Program Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss program applications and progress, review vision and value statements, and consider program terms and a promissory note. They will also discuss new programs and receive updates from city council and staff.

• Approval of December 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of program applications and progress
• Discussion of vision and value statements
• Review of program terms and promissory note
• Discussion of new programs