Ferguson public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning and a special use permit. The body will also consider ordinances regarding right-of-way vacations, sign regulations, and a land disturbance code.

• Bill No. 7322: Special Use Permit for a childcare center at 9290 W. Florissant Ave.
• Bill No. 7325: Rezoning property from R-1b Single-Family Residence to C-1 General Commercial
• Bill No. 7321: Establishing minimum regulations and fees for erosion and sediment control
• Bill No. 7323 and 7326: Vacating portions of right-of-way at Thatcher Avenue and Mintert Industrial Drive
• Bill No. 7324: Amending Section 36-5 relating to signs

Economic Development Sales Tax Commission

The Commission will meet to receive staff updates on various city projects and programs. No formal votes or new ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Roots to Roofs update
• Scholarship Program update
• Revive update
• Disaster Recovery update
• Demo/Acquisition of Properties update

Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)

The Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board will review the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budget reports. Members will discuss marketing strategies and coordination for upcoming community events.

• 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budget overview and funding constraints
• Planning for the Holiday Street Fest on Sunday, December 7, 2025
• Purchase and distribution of FSBD physical logos for owners
• Marketing strategies including radio billboards and t-shirts
• Collaboration for a Sista Strut after party in October 2026

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 23 meeting. It authorized the formation of a small committee to finalize the December holiday event budget and details. The board set a $1,000 cap for toy purchases, assigned three members to buy toys, and approved the creation of a Signup Genius for volunteer coordination. Additional actions include sending sponsorship letters, using city crews for event setup and takedown, and following up with the food vendor.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Formed a small committee to finalize holiday event plans and budget
• Set toy purchase cap at $1,000 and assigned three members to purchase toys
• Approved creation of a Signup Genius for volunteer coordination
• Approved sending sponsorship letters to banks and local businesses
• Confirmed city will provide setup and takedown crews for the holiday event
• Adopted proposed event schedule and mayor’s speaking slot before tree lighting
• Assigned follow‑up to contact food vendor regarding required paperwork

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold a virtual open meeting to review minutes from the November 3 meeting, hear brief public comments, and discuss several unfinished business items including police panel attendance, complaint and use‑of‑force reviews, mediation follow‑up, a quarterly report with Chief Doyle, and an accountability audit. New business will focus on publishing correspondence between the board and the Ferguson Police Department. The agenda also notes a consent decree status hearing scheduled for December 18 and outlines the board’s authority to enter closed session for personnel matters.

• Publish correspondence between the Civilian Review Board and Ferguson Police Department
• Review status of complaints and use‑of‑force investigations
• Report on quarterly meeting with Chief Doyle
• Discuss consent decree status hearing on Dec 18, 10 am, Courtroom 3‑North
• Potential closed‑session discussion under RSMo 610.021 for personnel matters

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters and review a specific complaint investigation. The board will also review and approve closed meeting minutes from October 27, 2025.

• Review of complaint investigation 25-005
• Approval of closed meeting minutes from 10/27/2025
• Closed session for personnel matters under RSMo 610.021(13)

Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)

The Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board will review the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budgets. The board will discuss marketing strategies and planning for upcoming community events.

• Review of 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budget and funding constraints
• Planning for Holiday Street Fest on December 7, 2025
• Discussion of marketing strategies including radio billboards and t-shirts
• Purchase and distribution of FSBD physical logos to owners
• Collaboration planning for Sista Strut after party in October 2026

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the 10/20/25 meeting. It also voted to move regular board meetings to the fourth Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. No other motions were formally decided; holiday event ideas were discussed and assigned action items. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Changed board meeting day to the 4th Wednesday of the month at 4 pm
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure and service contracts and a special use permit for a childcare center. The body is also considering a first reading of an ordinance to establish minimum regulations for controlling erosion and sediment from construction sites.

• Bill No. 7321: Ordinance establishing land disturbance code for erosion and sediment control
• Bill No. 7322: Special use permit for a childcare center at 9290 W. Florissant Ave.
• Resolution 2025-25: Contract with Pat Kelly for a skid steer loader and compact track loader
• Resolution 2025-22: Change order with Spencer Contracting Company for CIP streets improvements
• Resolution 2025-26: Roofing contract with Sharpline Roofing

Councilman Kasoff moved to amend the agenda and table Bill No. 7322. Councilwoman Covington seconded the motion. The council voted unanimously to table the bill. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Bill No. 7322 tabled (unanimous vote)

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. on November 18, 2025. After a roll‑call, the council will enter a closed session to vote on items covered by RSMO 610.021(1,3,12), which include legal matters, personnel issues, and contract negotiations. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Closed‑session vote on legal, personnel and contract negotiations (RSMO 610.021 1,3,12)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will meet to review data for a second round of speed humps on various streets. The body will also discuss the redesign and new striping for Florissant Rd. in the business district.

• Data review for second round of speed humps
• Discussion of redesign and new striping on Florissant Rd. at business district

Pension Board

The Ferguson City Pension Board will meet on November 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 110 Church Street. The board will approve the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting, review the UMB Investment Advisors portfolio report dated September 30, 2025, and consider entering a closed session under R.S.Mo. 610.021. The meeting will also include board members’ comments before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the August 5, 2025 Pension Board meeting
• Review UMB Investment Advisors written portfolio report as of September 30, 2025
• Consider closed session pursuant to Section 610.021 R.S.Mo.
• Board members’ comments
• Adjournment

Pension Board

The Ferguson Pension Board will meet in closed session to approve pension computations for three retirees: Thurmond Griffin, David McKeever, and Richard Fenn. The meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM at City Hall.

• Closed session to discuss pension computations
• Approval of Thurmond Griffin pension computation
• Approval of David McKeever pension computation
• Approval of Richard Fenn pension computation

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold a virtual open meeting on November 3, 2025. The board will review minutes from the October 6 meeting, accept public comments, and discuss several unfinished business items related to police oversight. Topics include police panel attendance, status of complaints and use‑of‑force reviews, in‑service training, and upcoming meetings with the police chief.

• Police panels attended – who attended and officer hiring status
• Status of Complaints Review
• Use of Force Review
• FPD In‑Service training
• Quarterly Meeting with Chief Doyle – Tuesday, November 18, 1:00‑2:30 pm

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold a work session on October 28, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). No other items are listed.

• Discussion of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

The council voted to enter a closed session after a motion moved by Councilwoman Naquittia Noah and seconded by Councilman Nick Kasoff. Later, Councilman Kasoff moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman LaMika Covington, and the motion passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Motion to enter closed session approved (moved by Councilwoman Naquittia Noah, seconded by Councilman Nick Kasoff)
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved unanimously (moved by Councilman Nick Kasoff, seconded by Councilwoman LaMika Covington)

City Council

The Ferguson City Council meeting on October 28, 2025 will begin at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. After the public portion, the council will enter a closed session to discuss items covered by RSMO 610.021(1,3,12), which include legal, personnel and contract negotiations. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed session to discuss RSMO 610.021(1,3,12) legal, personnel, and contract negotiations

Civilian Review Board

The Civilian Review Board will meet in a closed session to discuss personnel matters and review complaint investigations or use of force incidents. The board will also review and approve closed meeting minutes from September 22, 2025.

• Review of closed meeting minutes from 9/22/2025
• Discussion of personnel matters under RSMo 610.021(13)
• Review of complaint investigations or use of force incidents

Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)

The Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board will review the 2024-2025 financial finalization and the current 2025-2026 budget plan. The board will also discuss marketing initiatives and potential partnerships for upcoming community events.

• Review of 2025-2026 budget overview, funds spent year-to-date, and remaining balance
• Discussion of marketing strategies including radio billboards and t-shirts
• Planning for Winter Fest/Holiday Street Fest on December 6, 2025
• Billboard presentation by Out-front Media Barb Sillis
• Purchase and distribution of FSBD physical logos to owners

The board approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It voted to lower the Retail/Food Vendor fee from $100 to $50 and the Food Truck fee from $150 to $100. A special Zoom meeting was set for Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from 8/28/25 (motion passed)
• Reduced Retail/Food Vendor price to $50 (approved)
• Reduced Food Truck vendor price to $100 (approved)
• Scheduled special Zoom meeting for 10/23/2025 at 4 p.m. (set by president)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will meet to review data for a second round of speed humps and discuss the purchase of driver feedback signs. The body will also consider the placement of LED stop signs and a potential redesign of striping on Florissant Rd.

• Review of street data for second round of speed humps
• Placement of 4 LED light up stop signs
• Purchase of driver feedback signs for streets ineligible for speed humps
• Discussion of re-design/new striping on Florissant Rd.

Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)

The FSBD will approve minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting and receive a financial report covering the finalized 2024-2025 accounts and the current 2025-2026 budget overview. Members will discuss funding constraints and planning for the remainder of the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The board will also consider partnership proposals with BMO Harris Bank, Gamers Island for a Halloween event, and a Gala Rose Halloween event.

• Approve minutes from August 28, 2025 FSBD meeting
• Financial report: finalize 2024-2025 accounts and review 2025-2026 budget overview
• Possible partnership/sponsorship with BMO Harris Bank (contact: Chris Parker)
• Partnership with Gamers Island for Halloween event
• Gala Rose Halloween event

The Special Business District Advisory Board approved the minutes from 8/5/25, appointed Kalonda Kent‑Cloud as Co‑Chair, removed Aigner Smith as Secretary and appointed Tashauna Parker as the new Secretary, and approved the current financials with a $23,000 budget for FY 25/26. The board also scheduled the Winter Fest for December 6 and set the next meeting for September 18 at Gala Rose.

• Approved minutes from 8/5/25 (motion passed)
• Approved Kalonda Kent‑Cloud as Co‑Chair (motion passed)
• Removed Aigner Smith as Secretary per written request (motion passed)
• Appointed Tashauna Parker as Secretary (motion passed)
• Approved current financials and FY 25/26 budget of $23,000 (motion passed)
• Scheduled Winter Fest for December 6 (decision made)
• Set next meeting for September 18, 2025 at Gala Rose, 728 S. Florissant Rd. (decision made)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to review equity audits and select nominees for the Human Rights Advocate of the Year. The body will also discuss a community mediator for Clay Café and a presentation for the city council.

• Nominees for Human Rights Advocate of the Year
• Equity Audits
• Clay Café and community mediator
• Presentation on Human Rights at city council meeting
• National Night Out report

The commission approved the October 20 meeting minutes as read. It scheduled the next commission meeting for November 17, 2025 at 6 p.m. No other formal actions were taken; remaining topics were discussed for future follow‑up.

• Approved meeting minutes as read (Nov 17 2025)
• Set next meeting date: November 17 2025 at 6 pm

City Council

The City Council will meet on October 14, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural items and a vote to enter a closed session.

• Closed session regarding legal, personnel, and contract negotiations (RSMO 610.021(1,3,12))

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will consider several items, including two resolutions. One resolution authorizes the City Manager to issue a change order to Spencer Contracting for ongoing street improvement work. The other resolution selects a contractor to provide technology software solutions and permits the City Manager to execute that contract. The council will also vote on routine consent agenda items and a proposed ordinance (Bill No. 7320).

• Resolution No. 2025-22 – authorizes a change order with Spencer Contracting for CIP street improvements
• Resolution No. 2025-23 – selects a contractor for technology software solutions and authorizes contract execution
• Consent agenda approval of City Council meeting minutes from 9/23/2025
• Request to cancel the November 25, 2025 council meeting due to a holiday
• Bill No. 7320 – ordinance authorizing the mayor to regulate health, welfare, and beautification matters

A quorum was not present at the October 14, 2025 meeting, so the council could not proceed. The meeting was adjourned without conducting any official business. No decisions were made or votes taken.

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold a virtual open meeting to discuss updates on police oversight, including attendance at recent police panels, the status of complaints and use‑of‑force reviews, and reports from Chief Doyle and a monitor town hall. The agenda also notes upcoming events: a consent decree hearing on Oct 7 and a civilian oversight roundtable on Oct 16. No new business items are listed.

• Review of recent police panel attendance
• Status update on complaints review
• Use‑of‑force review update
• Consent decree hearing – Tuesday, Oct 7, 10:00 am
• Civilian Oversight Roundtable – Thu, Oct 16, 6:00‑7:30 pm via Zoom

City Council

The Ferguson City Council meeting will include a public hearing on the 2025 Tax Levy. Council members will consider three resolutions: authorizing a contract with Spencer Contracting for Robert Avenue STP‑5583(610) construction services, approving a purchase agreement for a portion of Adams Street between 153 and 201 South Clay Avenue to be sold to Mr. Diamond, and levying ad valorem tax rates for 2024. Several ordinances will be read for the first time, including the adoption of St. Louis County’s Land Disturbance Code and Explosives Code. The agenda also lists special presentations, routine consent items, and a possible closed‑session portion.

• Public hearing on 2025 Tax Levy
• Resolution No. 2025-18 – contract with Spencer Contracting for Robert Avenue STP‑5583(610) construction services
• Resolution No. 2025-19 – purchase agreement for portion of Adams Street between 153 and 201 South Clay Avenue to be sold to Mr. Diamond
• Resolution No. 2025-21 – levying ad valorem tax rates for 2024
• Bill No. 7316 – ordinance adopting the Land Disturbance Code of St. Louis County

The council voted unanimously to remove agenda sections A, B, C, D, and E so staff can research related bills. Three resolutions (Nos. 2025‑18, 2025‑19, and 2025‑21) were also approved unanimously. The council appointed Debra Rice Carter to the Senior Citizen Commission and agreed to pursue a special‑use permit for a proposed childcare center.

• Removed agenda sections A‑E (unanimous vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑18 (unanimous vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑19 (unanimous vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑21 (unanimous vote)
• Appointed Debra Rice Carter to Senior Citizen Commission
• Agreed to pursue special‑use permit for childcare center

Public Hearings

The City of Ferguson will hold a public hearing on September 23, 2025 to consider its proposed property tax rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The rates are intended to generate the revenue required by the city’s budget for that year and are based on assessed values from the St. Louis County Assessor’s Office. Attendees may speak, and the rates will later be reviewed by the St. Louis County Board of Equalization, the State Tax Commission, and the Missouri State Auditor’s Office.

• Proposed property tax rates for FY 2025‑26 (based on July 1 2025 assessed values)
• Public hearing scheduled for Sep 23 2025, 7:00 PM at Community Center Event Space, 1050 Smith Avenue

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold a closed meeting at City Hall to discuss personnel matters and review complaint investigations. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from a previous meeting and adjourning.

• Closed session for personnel matters
• Review of closed meeting minutes from 8/25/2025
• Review of complaint investigations or use of force incidents
• Meeting location: Ferguson City Hall, 110 Church Street

The board approved two motions asking the Ferguson Police Department to supply additional information to verify a withdrawn complaint and to clarify its finding of no policy violations. It also agreed with an officer’s “not sustained” finding and recommended the officer’s supervisor review body‑camera policy and de‑escalation techniques. Additionally, the board adopted new implicit‑bias training modules from UCLA and the National Equity Project.

• Motion: Request FPD provide additional information to verify complaint withdrawal – passed (unanimous)
• Motion: Request FPD provide additional information to clarify finding of no policy violations – passed (unanimous)
• Motion: Agree with investigating officer’s finding of “NOT SUSTAINED” – passed (unanimous)
• Motion: Recommend officer’s supervisor review FPD BWC policy and ensure body‑camera activation – passed (unanimous)
• Motion: Recommend officer’s supervisor review de‑escalation techniques with the officer – passed (unanimous)
• Adopt UCLA and National Equity Project implicit‑bias training for new members – decided
• Next closed meeting scheduled for August 25, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
• Quarterly meeting with Chief Doyle scheduled for August 19, 2025, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)

The board will approve minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting and review the finalized 2024-2025 financial report. It will discuss the current 2025-2026 budget, including funds spent year‑to‑date and remaining balance. The board will consider a partnership with BMO Harris Bank and marketing tactics such as radio billboards and t‑shirts. Plans for the Sista Strut after‑party in October and the Winter Fest on December 6, 2025 will also be discussed.

• Approve minutes from the August 28, 2025 FSBD meeting
• Review and plan the 2025‑2026 FSBD budget, including YTD spending and remaining balance
• Discuss possible partnership/sponsorship with BMO Harris Bank (contact: Chris Parker, 815‑517‑2899)
• Consider marketing strategies such as radio billboards and t‑shirts
• Plan the Sista Strut after‑party (first Saturday in October) and the Winter Fest (December 6, 2025)

The board approved the minutes from the August 5 meeting. It confirmed Kalonda Kent‑Cloud as Co‑Chair, removed Aigner Smith as Secretary and appointed Tashauna Parker as the new Secretary. The board also approved the FY 24/25 financials and set the Winter Fest for December 6, the same day as the Ferguson Tree lighting ceremony.

• Approved minutes from 8/5/25 (motion passed)
• Approved Kalonda Kent‑Cloud as Co‑Chair (motion passed)
• Removed Aigner Smith as Secretary (motion passed)
• Approved Tashauna Parker as Secretary (motion passed)
• Approved FY 24/25 financials (motion passed)
• Set Winter Fest for Dec 6, coinciding with the Ferguson Tree lighting ceremony
• Scheduled next FSBD meeting for Sep 18, 2025 at Gala Rose, 728 S. Florissant Rd.

Human Rights Commission

The Ferguson Human Rights Commission will consider rescheduling a community‑mediator presentation, review nominations for Human Rights Advocate awards, welcome new member Desi Brisco, and discuss planning possible equity‑focused community events such as presentations on institutional/systemic equity and equity audits of City Council bills. These items are listed as new business for discussion at the September 15, 2025 meeting.

• Rescheduling a presentation by the community mediator
• Nominations for Human Rights Advocates awards
• Welcome new member Desi Brisco
• Planning possible community presentations on institutional/systemic equity
• Planning possible presentations on how to conduct equity audits of City Council bills

The commission approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. New officers were elected: Carolyn Randazzo as chairperson and Becky Mueller as recording secretary. The commission decided to provide information at the Ward 1 National Night Out event on Cross Street on October 7. The minutes of the September 15, 2025 meeting were approved as read on November 17, 2025.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Elected Carolyn Randazzo as chairperson (no vote tally recorded)
• Elected Becky Mueller as recording secretary (no vote tally recorded)
• Decided HRC will provide information at Ward 1 National Night Out on Cross Street, Oct 7 (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes as read on Nov 17, 2025 (no vote tally recorded)

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold a work session on September 8, 2024 to discuss several agenda items. Topics include EDST funding proposals such as Roots to Roofs, Scholarship, Revive, and Disaster Recovery; a review of board and commission bylaws for the CRB, FNIP, and Library; FNIP funding for the city; daycare limitations within city limits referencing specific code sections; and an update to the sewer lateral program. The session will also address the post‑third property status.

• EDST Funding Proposals (Roots to Roofs, Scholarship, Revive, Disaster Recovery)
• Board/Commission Bylaws Review and Procedures (CRB, FNIP, Library)
• FNIP Funding for the City
• Daycare Limitations Within City Limits (Code Sections 5.3‑11.4, 14.4)
• Updated Sewer Lateral Program

The council voted to approve FNIP receiving EDST funding. A motion to adjourn the meeting was passed unanimously. Council members also assigned Councilman Kasoff to investigate distance and density criteria for daycare locations in each ward.

• FNIP approved to receive EDST funds (vote passed)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously (motion passed)
• Councilman Kasoff tasked to investigate daycare location distance and density factors

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold a virtual meeting to discuss police panels, complaints, and use of force reviews. The board will also consider a proposed Civilian Oversight Roundtable and may enter closed session for personnel matters.

• Review of police panels and in-service training
• Discussion of complaints and use of force reviews
• Consideration of a proposed Civilian Oversight Roundtable
• Closed session for personnel matters
• Next meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025

Economic Development Sales Tax Commission

The Economic Development Sales Tax Commission will meet to approve minutes and receive staff updates on various city projects. The meeting consists primarily of status reports and board comments.

• Staff updates on Roots to Roofs
• Scholarship Program update
• Revive project update
• Disaster Recovery update
• Update on demolition and acquisition of properties

Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)

The Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board will review financial reports and plan budgets for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 fiscal years. The board will also discuss marketing strategies and address vacancies for the Co-Chair, Secretary, and Parliamentarian positions.

• 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budget planning and reallocations
• Marketing strategy involving radio and billboards
• Review of FSBD business boundaries, names, and addresses
• Filling vacancies for Co-Chair, Secretary, and Parliamentarian
• Discussion of upcoming projects, events, and community surveys

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold a special meeting on August 26, 2025, to discuss an official statement regarding a July incident, potential consequences of council actions, and an update on an investigation into 'porn bomb' events on City Zoom. The meeting will include a closed session vote.

• Discussion on amending the current Code of Conduct
• Update on investigation of 'porn bomb' events on City Zoom
• Official statement regarding the incident from the July meeting
• Discussion on potential consequences of actions of Council & Residents
• Vote to go into closed session

The City Council held a special meeting on August 26, 2025 to discuss recent incidents, code‑of‑conduct concerns, and Zoom security. Council members offered apologies and updates but no formal actions were voted on. At 6:46 p.m., Councilman Kasoff moved and Councilwoman Noah seconded a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will meet on August 26, 2025, to consider adopting St. Louis County’s Land Disturbance and Explosives Codes as local ordinances. The council will also hear a presentation on these codes and receive a community policing update from the police chief. The meeting includes a public hearing and a consent agenda for routine approvals.

• Bill No. 7316: Ordinance adopting St. Louis County Land Disturbance Code for Ferguson
• Bill No. 7318: Ordinance adopting St. Louis County Explosives Code for Ferguson
• Bill No. 7317: Agreement with St. Louis County for land disturbance code enforcement
• Bill No. 7319: Agreement with St. Louis County for explosives code enforcement
• Bill No. 7314: New ordinance regulating offenses against health and safety

The council unanimously approved the regular meeting minutes and the board/commission minutes. They appointed James J. Otis II, James L. Otis and Ferguson staff to the North County Festival/Square CID. A motion to read Bill #7315 a second time passed with seven ayes and one no. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved regular meeting minutes (6/10/25, 6/24/25, 7/22/25) – unanimous
• Approved board/commission minutes (Civilian Review Board 7/7/25, Special Business District 5/28/25, Traffic Commission 6/17/25) – unanimous
• Appointed James J. Otis II, James L. Otis, Ferguson staff to North County Festival/Square CID
• Second reading of Bill #7315 – passed (7 ayes, 1 no)
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Civilian Review Board

The Civilian Review Board will meet in a closed session to discuss personnel matters and review complaint investigations. The board will also review and approve closed meeting minutes from July 21, 2025.

• Review of closed meeting minutes from 7/21/2025
• Review of complaint investigations
• Discussion of personnel matters under RSMo 610.021(13)

Park Board

The Ferguson Parks & Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from November 20, 2024, and discuss monthly reports from Parks & Recreation and the City Council. The agenda lists Old Business and New Business but does not specify the details of any decisions, contracts, or ordinances. No specific dollar amounts, street names, or project details are provided in the text.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes from 11.20.24
• Monthly Report Discussion by Joseph Seastrom (Parks & Recreation)
• Monthly Report Discussion by Councilwoman Covington (City Council)

Plan Commission

The Ferguson Plan Commission will meet to review a subdivision proposal (PZ-25-19) at 510 N. Clay Minor. The meeting includes general discussion and chairperson comments before adjournment. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Subdivision review: PZ-25-19 at 510 N. Clay Minor

Traffic Commission

The Ferguson Traffic Commission will meet to review minutes, hear public comments, and discuss unfinished and new traffic-related business. Key topics include compiling a list of streets for additional speed humps and reviewing a speed study for Suburban/Florissant Rd and Averill.

• Compile list of streets for second round of speed humps
• Jamar/speed study update for Suburban/Florissant Rd and Averill
• Discuss traffic signal implications at Suburban/Florissant Rd
• Discuss purchase of driver feedback signs for ineligible speed hump streets

Board of Adjustment

The Ferguson Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance request (PZ-25-41) for a property at 930 N. Elizabeth. The meeting includes procedural items like roll call and adjournment, with no other substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Variance request PZ-25-41 for 930 N. Elizabeth

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold its August 11, 2025 meeting to discuss recent police panels attended, complaint reviews, and use-of-force cases. The board will also address unfinished business including mediation followups and training updates. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Review status of complaints and use-of-force cases
• Discuss recent police panels attended and officer hiring status
• Follow up on mediation and email/Facebook admin access
• Consider implicit bias training for new members
• Proposed Civilian Oversight Roundtable

Pension Board

The City of Ferguson Pension Board will meet to review a written portfolio report from UMB Investment Advisors as of June 30, 2025. The board will also approve minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting.

• Review of UMB Investment Advisors portfolio report as of June 30, 2025
• Approval of June 25, 2025 meeting minutes

Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)

The Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board will review financial reports for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 fiscal years. The board will discuss a marketing strategy involving radio and billboards and address board member vacancies for Secretary and Parliamentarian.

• 2024-25 and 2025-26 budget planning and financial reports
• Debrief of the June 26, 2025 FSBD Open House
• “Ferguson Special Business District Renaissance” radio and billboard marketing strategy
• Vacancies for Secretary and Parliamentarian positions
• Review of FSBD boundaries and district scope

Civilian Review Board

The Civilian Review Board will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding police panels and officer hiring. The board will also address the status of complaints and use of force reviews.

• Review of police panel attendance and officer hiring
• Status of Complaints Review and Use of Force Review
• FPD In-Service training
• Implicit Bias training for new members
• Proposed Civilian Oversight Roundtable

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will meet to discuss a special use permit application. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a general discussion period.

• PZ-25-14: Special use permit for 207 Ward

City Council

The City Council will discuss a construction contract and review ordinances regarding conflicts of interest and tax payment requirements for board service. The meeting includes updates on community policing and the Ferguson-Florissant School District.

• Resolution No. 2025-17: Construction contract with Beagles Staffing LLC
• Bill No. 7315: Ordinance regarding disclosure of potential conflicts of interest
• Bill No. 7313: Ordinance regarding current payment of taxes as a condition of board service
• Liquor license renewals for Schnuck’s Market, USA Market, Ferguson Brewery, and Hive Café
• Community Policing Update from Police Chief Troy Doyle

The council voted unanimously to postpone Resolution 2025-17, directing the City Manager to obtain separate exterior and interior bids for Fire House 2 repairs. It also approved liquor license renewals for four local businesses and passed a second reading of Bill 7313, changing the tax‑payment requirement for board members. Additional actions included approving budget meeting dates, receiving Civilian Review Board minutes, and confirming several appointments.

• Postponed Resolution 2025-17 and ordered new exterior and interior bids (unanimous)
• Approved liquor licenses for Schnuck’s Market, USA Market, Ferguson Brewery, Hive Café (unanimous)
• Approved budget meeting dates 5/21/25, 5/29/25, 6/3/25 and special meeting 7/2/25 (unanimous)
• Received and filed Civilian Review Board minutes (unanimous)
• Second reading of Bill 7313 passed, removing tax‑payment condition for board service (4‑3)
• Appointed Richard Buthod to Library Board of Trustees, Jacquelyn Lewis‑Harris to FFM Future Foundations, Antonio Davis to FSBD Special Business District (vote not specified, assumed passed)
• Adjourned meeting at ~9:15 p.m. (unanimous)
• Scheduled first nuisance‑abatement hearings for next day (announcement, no vote)

Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)

The Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board will review financial reports for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 fiscal years. The board will discuss a marketing strategy involving radio and billboards and address board member vacancies.

• 2024-25 and 2025-26 budget planning and financial reports
• “Ferguson Special Business District Renaissance” radio and billboard marketing strategy
• Debrief of the June 26, 2025 FSBD Open House
• Vacancies for Secretary and Parliamentarian positions
• Discussion on 2024-25 budget reallocations and vendor payment methods

Civilian Review Board

The Civilian Review Board will meet in a closed session to discuss personnel matters and review complaint investigations. The board will also review and approve closed meeting minutes from May 19, 2025.

• Review of closed meeting minutes from 5/19/2025
• Review of complaint investigations
• Discussion of personnel matters under RSMo 610.021(13)

Park Board

The Ferguson Parks & Recreation Board will meet to conduct officer elections and discuss the 2025 Municipal Park Grant. The meeting includes monthly reports from Parks & Recreation and the City Council.

• Election of Officers
• 2025 Municipal Park Grant

Traffic Commission

The Ferguson Traffic Commission will hold an open meeting on July 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center Conference Room. The agenda includes approval of June minutes, public comments, reports from council and police, and updates on a speed study and potential new speed humps.

• Speed study update on Jamar Street
• List of streets compiled for second round of speed humps

Civilian Review Board

The Civilian Review Board will meet to discuss police panel attendance, officer hiring, and the status of complaints and use of force reviews. The board will also hold elections for the FCRB.

• Review of police panel attendance and officer hiring
• Status of Complaints Review and Use of Force Review
• FPD In-Service training and mediation follow-up
• FCRB elections
• Notice of Consent Decree hearing on July 22 at the Federal courthouse

The board approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes without objection. The board elected Gerry Noll as chair, Azizah Nuri‑El as vice chair, and Debra Grady as secretary. The next closed meeting was scheduled for July 21, 2025, and a Consent Decree hearing was noted for July 22, 2025. The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Elected Gerry Noll as FCRB Chair (motion passed)
• Elected Azizah Nuri‑El as FCRB Vice Chair (motion passed)
• Elected Debra Grady as FCRB Secretary (motion passed)
• Scheduled next closed meeting for July 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
• Noted Consent Decree hearing set for July 22, 2025 at 10 a.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 7:04 p.m. (motion passed)

Public Hearings

The City of Ferguson Council will hold a public hearing to consider a Special Use Permit. The request is to operate an adult care facility at 607 and 609 S. Florissant.

• Special Use Permit for adult care facility at 607 and 609 S. Florissant

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and a second reading of a bill regarding a special use permit. The meeting focuses on the operation of an adult care facility at 607 and 609 S. Florissant.

• Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for an adult care facility at 607 and 609 S. Florissant
• Bill #7309: Ordinance amending a Special Use Permit to Latecia Mann for an adult care facility at 607 and 609 S. Florissant

The council appointed Nick Kasoff as chair of the meeting. It then approved Bill #7309, amending a special use permit for Latecia Mann to operate an adult care facility at 607 and 609 S. Florissant Road. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Appointed Nick Kasoff as meeting chair (motion passed)
• Approved Bill #7309 amending special use permit for Latecia Mann (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 p.m. (unanimous vote)

Pension Board

The Pension Board will meet to approve minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and a potential closed session.

• Approval of May 6, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and a five-year capital improvement program. The meeting includes votes on employee salaries and updates to city ordinances regarding health, safety, and board service.

• Resolution No. 2025-15: Approving and adopting the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year budget
• Resolution No. 2025-16: Adopting a Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2025-2026 through 2029-2030
• Bill No. 7310 and 7311: Fixing salaries and compensation for city officers, employees, and part-time Parks and Recreation staff for 2025-2026
• Bill No. 7312: Repealing the requirement for dog licenses
• Bill No. 7314: Adding a new section to the Code of Ordinances regarding offenses against health and safety

The council adopted Resolution No. 2025‑15 approving the 2025‑2026 city budget and Resolution No. 2025‑16 adopting a five‑year capital improvement program. It approved liquor license renewals for 2025‑2026 and granted a new liquor license to Nae’s Twisted Treats. Numerous board and commission appointments and reappointments were confirmed. All actions were passed by unanimous or voice votes as recorded.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget (Resolution 2025‑15) – unanimous vote
• Approved five‑year Capital Improvement Program (Resolution 2025‑16) – unanimous vote
• Approved liquor license renewals for 2025‑2026 – voice vote, 6 aye, 1 abstain (Palmer)
• Granted liquor license to Nae’s Twisted Treats (42 S. Florissant Rd) – unanimous vote
• Appointed members to Landmarks, Traffic, Planning & Zoning, Parks, Technology boards – unanimous vote
• Appointed Robert Nelson to Board of Adjustments – unanimous vote
• Appointed Leroy Thompson and May Stearn to Civilian Review Board – unanimous vote
• Reappointed personnel board members Cheryl Dickey and Bernie Frazier – unanimous vote

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to vote on entering a closed session. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Closed session regarding RSMO 610.021(1) Legal Matters

The council adopted Resolution No. 2025-15 approving the 2025-2026 city budget and Resolution No. 2025-16 adopting a five‑year capital improvement program. It also approved a slate of 2025‑2026 liquor license renewals and added a public hearing to approve a new liquor license for Nae’s Twisted Treats, which was then granted. Several board and commission appointments were confirmed unanimously.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 budget (Resolution 2025-15) – unanimous vote
• Approved five‑year Capital Improvement Program (Resolution 2025-16) – unanimous vote
• Approved liquor license renewals for 2025‑2026 – voice vote 6 aye, Palmer abstain
• Added public hearing for Nae’s Twisted Treats liquor license – unanimous vote
• Granted Nae’s Twisted Treats liquor license – unanimous vote
• Filed Civilian Review Board minutes (5/12/25) – unanimous vote
• Appointed members to various boards and commissions – unanimous votes
• Reappointed existing board members – unanimous votes

Civilian Review Board

The Civilian Review Board is meeting in a closed session to discuss personnel matters and review complaint investigations. The board will also review and approve minutes from the May 19, 2025, closed meeting.

• Review of closed meeting minutes from 5/19/2025
• Review of complaint investigations
• Discussion of personnel matters under RSMo 610.021(13)

Pension Board

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting and may enter a closed session.

• Approval of May 6, 2025 meeting minutes

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will meet to review a speed study update for Jamar and begin identifying streets for a second round of speed humps.

• Jamar speed study update
• Development of street list for second round of speed humps

The Ferguson Traffic Commission approved the May 20, 2024 minutes unanimously. Councilman Kasoff reported that the city budget has a large deficit, so no funds are available for round 2 of speed humps, but the commission can compile a list for a future supplemental appropriation. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussion only.

• Approved May 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will meet to discuss a special use permit for a property on S. Florissant Rd. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and general discussion.

• Special use permit for 607 S. Florissant Rd

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. The body will also consider ordinances regarding city employee compensation and dog licensing.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
• Bill No. 7310: Ordinance fixing salaries and compensation for city officers and employees for FY 2025-2026
• Bill No. 7311: Ordinance fixing salaries for part-time Parks and Recreation Department employees for FY 2025-2026
• Bill No. 7312: Ordinance repealing Chapter 6, Section 6-4 regarding dog license requirements
• Special presentation: Civilian Review Board Update

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the May 27 meeting. Three ordinances—Bill No. 7310 on full‑time employee salaries, Bill No. 7311 on part‑time Parks & Recreation salaries, and Bill No. 7312 repealing the dog‑license requirement—were introduced without objection. The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of the May 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Introduced Bill No. 7310 (full‑time employee salary ordinance) without objection
• Introduced Bill No. 7311 (part‑time Parks & Rec salary ordinance) without objection
• Introduced Bill No. 7312 (repeal of dog‑license ordinance) without objection
• Adjourned meeting at 9:12 p.m. (unanimous)

Public Hearings

The City Council will hold a public hearing to present the proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The meeting will also cover the proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026-2031.

• Proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026-2031

Civilian Review Board

The Civilian Review Board will meet to discuss police panel attendance, officer hiring, and the status of complaints and use of force reviews. The board will also address upcoming elections and a report to the City Council.

• Status of Complaints Review and Use of Force Review
• Report on quarterly meeting with Chief Doyle
• FCRB elections in July
• FPD In-Service training
• Presentation by Angela Lawson of Community Mediation Services of St. Louis

The Civilian Review Board approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting. The board voted to close complaints 25-001 and 25-002, both resolved by mediation. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 12 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Closed complaints 25-001 and 25-002 by mediation (Gerry, Tim, Debra voted yes)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will meet to discuss a special use permit for a property on S. Florissant Rd. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and general discussion.

• Special use permit for 607 S. Florissant Rd

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The meeting also includes a vote to enter a closed session for legal matters.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget
• Closed session regarding RSMO 610.021 Legal

The council adopted a budget allocating funds for renovations, demolition, grants, lighting, a disaster recovery loan program, and FNIP, with all votes unanimous. It also approved a $206,350 reduction in consent decree expenses, passing by a 4‑3 vote. Additionally, the council allocated $100,000 for two new police fleet vehicles.

• Approved $220,000 for Whistle Stop renovations (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 for demolition of houses near Plaza 501 (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 for matching STP grants (7-0)
• Approved $50,000 for Victorian lights stockpile (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 for business disaster recovery loan program (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 for FNIP, contingent on Finance Director review (7-0)
• Approved $206,350 reduction in consent decree costs (4-3)
• Approved $100,000 for two new police fleet vehicles (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The body will also consider a resolution to purchase new vehicles for the police department.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
• Resolution No. 2025-14: Purchase of five 2025 Black Dodge Durangos Pursuit Rated Vehicles and installation of emergency equipment

The council adopted Resolution #2025-14, authorizing the city manager to buy five Black Dodge Durango police vehicles. Motions to fund the Ferguson Neighborhood Improvement Program with $300,000 and to reallocate $475,000 in savings to road replacement both failed. An amendment to grant the finance director unfiltered access to FNIP books passed, but the related funding motion did not pass.

• Adopted Resolution #2025-14 to purchase five police vehicles (7-0)
• FNIP $300,000 funding motion postponed and failed (3-4)
• Amended FNIP access motion passed, granting finance director unfiltered books (5-2)
• Amended FNIP funding motion failed (3-4)
• Amendment to cut consent‑decree costs and reallocate $475,000 to road replacement passed (4-3)
• Final cut‑cost and reallocation motion failed (3-3, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (7-0)

Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)

The Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board is presenting its current state, proposed initiatives, and funding requests for Council review. The board will discuss budget reallocations and the 2025-26 fiscal year budget.

• Proposed 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget
• Plan to fill 4 open board vacancies
• Proposed 'Ferguson Renaissance' marketing strategy
• Discussion on carrying funds into the next fiscal year
• Proposed new logo

The board approved a $1,500.00 sponsorship for Drake’s Place during Trivia Night on May 30. It confirmed the FSBD Open House for June 26, 5:30 PM‑7:30 PM at 313 S. Florissant Rd. The board adopted a new FSBD logo, pending any concerns from the council liaison. The remaining FY 2024‑2025 budget is $12,008.50.

• Approved $1,500.00 sponsorship for Drake’s Place (May 30)
• Confirmed FSBD Open House on June 26, 5:30‑7:30 PM at 313 S. Florissant Rd.
• Adopted new FSBD logo (pending council review)
• Discussed FY 2024‑2025 budget remaining $12,008.50 (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will consider three ordinances regarding park use regulations, disabled parking, and eligibility for board and commission service. The meeting includes a community policing update and a request for a new liquor license.

• Bill No. 7306: Eligibility for Commission and Board service
• Bill No. 7307: Use regulations of parks
• Bill No. 7308: Parking for disabled individuals
• Resolution No. 2025-13: Commemorate Roger Horton at Forestwood Park tennis courts
• Liquor License Approval: 10901 Halls Ferry Operations LLC at 10901 Old Halls Ferry Road

The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025‑13 to commemorate Roger Horton at the Forestwood Park tennis courts. The council also unanimously approved the minutes of the May 13 regular and special meetings, the May 20 meeting, and the CRB meeting from March 3. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑13 honoring Roger Horton at Forestwood Park tennis courts (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of City Council regular meeting (5/13/25) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of City Council special meeting (5/13/25) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of City Council meeting (5/20/25) (unanimous)
• Approved and filed CRB meeting minutes (3/3/25) (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The meeting includes a vote to enter a closed session.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget

The council reviewed the FY 2025-2026 draft budget and discussed revenue shortfalls, tax delinquency, and potential cost reductions. No budget items were approved, denied, or amended. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold a special open meeting with a vote to enter closed session on May 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. The closed session will address legal matters under Missouri state law.

The council entered a closed session to discuss legal matters, then adjourned the closed session and reconvened the open session. The meeting was finally adjourned. No policy, budget, or zoning decisions were made.

• Entered closed session (motion passed)
• Adjourned closed session and reconvened open session (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote in favor)

Civilian Review Board

The Civilian Review Board is meeting entirely in closed session on May 19, 2025, to discuss personnel matters under RSMo 610.021(13). They will also review and approve closed meeting minutes from March 31, 2025, and review complaints that were closed through mediation.

• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters
• Approval of closed meeting minutes from 3/31/2025
• Review of complaints closed by mediation

Plan Commission

The Ferguson Plan Commission will consider two special use permit applications: PZ-25-14 for an in-home child care facility at 207 Ward Drive, and PZ-25-22 for general retail at 603 Airport Road. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and general discussion.

• PZ-25-14: Special use permit for a family child care home at 207 Ward Drive
• PZ-25-22: Special use permit for general retail at 603 Airport Road
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Possible closed session for legal or personnel matters

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution awarding a contract for Stop, Search, and Arrest Training and approving the city manager to execute it. Several ordinances are up for first reading, including changes to board/service eligibility, park use regulations, disabled parking, and a special use permit amendment for an adult care facility. Two new liquor license applications are on the consent agenda. The meeting will also include a public hearing and a vote to go into closed session.

• Resolution 2025-12: Selecting a contractor for Stop, Search, and Arrest Training and authorizing the city manager to execute the contract
• Bill 7309: Amending a special use permit to expand an adult care facility to 607 and 609 S. Florissant
• New liquor license applications: Naes Twisted Treats at 42 S. Florissant Rd and 10901 Halls Ferry Operations LLC at 10901 Old Halls Ferry Rd
• Bill 7307: Amending use regulations of parks; Bill 7308: Amending parking regulations for disabled individuals
• Presentation for EDST Grants and community policing update from Police Chief Troy Doyle

The council adopted Resolution No. 2025-12, selecting a contractor for stop, search, and arrest training for the police department. A liquor license was approved for Naes Twisted Treats at 42 S. Florissant Road. The council also approved the prior meeting minutes, referred Bill #7309 to the Plan Commission, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2025-12 for police stop, search, and arrest training contract (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Naes Twisted Treats, 42 S. Florissant Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the 4/22/25 regular and 5/5/25 special meetings (unanimous)
• Referred Bill #7309 (adult care facility special use permit) to the Plan Commission (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is holding a special meeting on May 13, 2025, with the sole purpose of voting to enter a closed session under RSMO 610.021(1) for legal matters. No other public business or action items are on the agenda.

The council approved Resolution No. 2025-12, selecting a contractor for stop, search and arrest training, with a unanimous vote. It also approved a liquor license for Naes Twisted Treats, again unanimously. First readings were given to Bills 7306, 7307, and 7308 without objection, and Bill 7309 was referred to the Plan Commission by unanimous vote. The meeting minutes and the agenda items were approved, and the council adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-12 for police training contract (unanimous aye)
• Approved liquor license for Naes Twisted Treats (unanimous aye)
• Approved consent agenda minutes of 4/22/25 and 5/5/25 (unanimous)
• First reading of Bill 7306 (eligible for commission service) passed without objection
• First reading of Bill 7307 (marijuana use in parks) passed without objection
• First reading of Bill 7308 (disabled parking) passed without objection
• Referred Bill 7309 (adult care facility permit) to Plan Commission (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:38 p.m. (unanimous aye)

Civilian Review Board

The Civilian Review Board will meet virtually to review police panel attendance and officer hiring. The board will also discuss the status of complaints and use of force reviews, as well as the Ferguson Consent Decree.

• Review of police panel attendance and officer hiring
• Status of Complaints Review and Use of Force Review
• Report on quarterly meeting with Chief Doyle
• FPD In-Service training
• Ferguson Consent Decree update

Pension Board

The Ferguson Pension Board will meet to approve minutes from February 2025, receive a written portfolio report from UMB Investment Advisors as of March 31, 2025, and may go into closed session for discussions permitted by Missouri law, including legal or personnel matters. No public votes on substantive changes are scheduled.

• Review of UMB Investment Advisors portfolio report as of March 31, 2025
• Approval of minutes from the February 6, 2025 Pension Board meeting
• Possible closed session under RSMo 610.021 for legal, real estate, personnel, or contractual discussions

City Council

The Ferguson City Council is holding a special meeting on May 5, 2025, with the sole purpose of voting to go into closed session under RSMO 610.021(1) to discuss legal matters. No other business is scheduled.

• Vote to enter closed session under RSMO 610.021(1) for legal matters

The council entered a closed session to discuss legal matters, then adjourned the closed session and reconvened the open session. The meeting was subsequently adjourned. No policy, budget, or zoning decisions were made.

• Enter closed session to discuss legal matters – motion passed
• Adjourn closed session and reconvene open session – motion passed
• Adjourn meeting – unanimous vote in favor

City Council

The outgoing Ferguson City Council will consider three resolutions: supporting municipal bond tax exemption, authorizing MoDOT traffic enforcement grants, and applying for Missouri Blue Shield Community designation. The council will also hear the FY2024 audit report and presentations on the Twilight Run and Community Connect Outreach. Following that, the incoming council will be sworn in, elect a mayor pro-tem, and make board/commission assignments. The meeting will conclude with a vote to enter closed session.

• Resolution No. 2025-09 declaring support for preserving the federal tax exemption of municipal bonds
• Resolution No. 2025-10 authorizing participation with MoDOT for traffic enforcement grants
• Resolution No. 2025-11 applying for Missouri Blue Shield Community designation
• Presentation of FY2024 Audit Report by Jim Schmersahl (Schmersahl Treloar & Co., PC)
• Oath of office for new council members: Ward 1 – Michael Palmer, Ward 2 – Jamil Franklin, Ward 3 – LaMika Covington

The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025-09 supporting the federal tax exemption of municipal bonds, Resolution No. 2025-10 authorizing participation in Missouri Department of Transportation traffic‑enforcement grants, and Resolution No. 2025-11 authorizing application for Missouri Blue Shield Community designation. It also unanimously cancelled the scheduled April 29, 2025 council meeting and accepted the certified results of the April 8, 2025 election.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-09 supporting municipal bond tax exemption (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-10 authorizing MoDOT traffic‑enforcement grant participation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-11 authorizing Missouri Blue Shield Community grant application (unanimous)
• Cancelled the April 29, 2025 City Council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the March 25, 2025 council meeting (unanimous)
• Filed Traffic Commission minutes of March 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted certified April 8, 2025 election results (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:07 p.m. (unanimous)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to discuss recent conversations with mediator Angela Lawson and Alisa Warren regarding training. The body will also reflect on the Clay Cafe dinner and discuss summer events.

• Discussion of conversations with mediator Angela Lawson and Alisa Warren (HRC training)
• Reflection on Clay Cafe dinner and Human Rights Awards
• Discussion of summer events
• Consideration of future meeting frequency

The commission reviewed several upcoming community events, including a Juneteenth table with PROUD, a gospel choir concert on May 4, and a Readings on Race book club anniversary on June 9. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded; the commission only noted plans to consider future participation. The next meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2025.

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold a virtual open meeting on April 7, 2025. They will review minutes, hear public comment, and discuss unfinished business including police panel attendance, officer hiring, and a quarterly report with Police Chief Doyle. The board will also go into closed session to discuss personnel matters and complaint/use-of-force reviews.

• Discussion of police panel attendance and officer hiring
• Quarterly report with Police Chief Doyle
• Use of Force Review and complaint status in closed session
• FPD In-Service training update
• Reminder to vote in municipal election

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will meet in closed session on March 31, 2025, at Ferguson City Hall. The board will discuss personnel matters under state law, review and approve closed meeting minutes from March 17, 2025, and review a completed complaint investigation (case 24-008). No public comment or open session is scheduled.

• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters
• Review of completed complaint investigation 24-008
• Approval of closed meeting minutes from March 17, 2025

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the City of Jennings for inmate housing. The meeting also includes a community policing update and several special presentations.

• Resolution No 2025-08: Agreement with City of Jennings for inmate housing
• Community Policing Update from Police Chief Troy Doyle
• St. Louis County Project Updates from Tim Swope
• Police Department Promotions
• Human Rights Advocate of the Year Awards

Council members approved Resolution No 2025‑08, authorizing the City Manager to sign an inmate‑housing agreement with the City of Jennings. The council also approved the consent agenda minutes and entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters before reconvening and adjourning the meeting. All motions passed with votes of six‑to‑zero among members present, with Councilman Palmer absent.

• Approved Resolution No 2025‑08 authorizing inmate‑housing agreement with Jennings (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved consent agenda minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel matters (6-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned closed session and reconvened open session (6-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (unanimous)

Park Board

The Ferguson Parks & Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of past minutes, and monthly reports from staff and a council liaison. New business includes a discussion on dedicating and naming the Forestwood Park tennis courts and the election of board officers.

• Forestwood Park Tennis Courts Dedication & Naming discussion
• Election of Officers
• Monthly report from Parks & Recreation Director Joseph Seastrom
• Monthly report from Councilwoman Lipka
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (November 20, 2024)

Traffic Commission

The Ferguson Traffic Commission will hold an open meeting to review and discuss pedestrian safety, including identifying high-risk intersections and viable strategies. An update on Flock/Jamar/speed hump installations is also scheduled. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and routine reports from the council and police.

• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2024
• Update on Flock/Jamar/speed hump installations
• Identification of high-risk intersections for pedestrian safety
• Discussion of viable pedestrian safety strategies

Civilian Review Board

The Civilian Review Board will meet in a closed session to discuss personnel matters and review complaint investigations or Use of Force incidents. The board will also review minutes from the February 17, 2025, meeting.

• Review of closed meeting minutes from 2/17/2025
• Review of completed complaint investigations
• Review of Use of Force incidents
• Discussion of personnel matters under RSMo 610.021(13)

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold a routine meeting with public comments, a manager's report, and consent agenda items including minutes and a Women's History Month proclamation. The main substantive item is the first reading of Bill No 7306, which amends regulations on utility construction and maintenance. The council may also vote to go into closed session for legal, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Bill No 7306 – first reading of ordinance amending utility construction and maintenance regulations
• Consent agenda includes approval of 2/25/25 regular and special meeting minutes and CRB minutes
• Proclamation honoring Women's History Month
• Council may enter closed session for litigation, real estate, personnel, or contract negotiations

The Ferguson City Council made several appointments and removed Bill #7306 from the agenda. The council appointed Craig Schorp to the Traffic Commission and Aigner Smith and Rosie Byrd to the FSBD, all for unexpired terms. Bill #7306, which would amend utility construction regulations, was removed from the agenda by a unanimous vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Craig Schorp to the Traffic Commission for an unexpired term (unanimous)
• Appointed Aigner Smith and Rosie Byrd to the FSBD for unexpired terms (unanimous)
• Removed Bill #7306 from the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the Regular and Special Meetings of 2/25/25 (unanimous)
• Received and filed CRB meeting minutes from 2/3/25 (unanimous)

Civilian Review Board

The Civilian Review Board will hold an open meeting to discuss police oversight matters, including the status of complaints, use of force reviews, and an update on the consent decree. They will also hear reports on a meeting with the new Consent Decree Coordinator and on Sergeant interviews. Candidate forums for the board are scheduled for March 6, March 20, and April 3 at the Ferguson Public Library.

• Review of police complaint status and use of force cases
• Report on meeting with new Consent Decree Coordinator
• Discussion of officer hiring and police panel attendance
• Report on Sergeant interviews
• Candidate forums for board members: March 6, 20, April 3 (6-8pm, Ferguson Public Library and Zoom)

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board met via Zoom on March 3, 2025, and approved the minutes from its February 3 meeting. The board discussed police hiring panels, scheduled a closed meeting for March 17, and decided to submit individual comments on Ferguson Police Department policies. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters.

• Approved February 3, 2025 meeting minutes (no objections)
• Scheduled closed meeting for March 17, 2025 at City Hall
• Decided to submit individual comments on FPD policies
• Assigned board members to police hiring panels for March through June

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss city business and a Black History Month tribute. The body is scheduled to consider a second reading of an ordinance regarding residential real estate regulations.

• Bill No. 7302: Ordinance amending Article VII, Division 3 relating to the regulation of residential real estate
• Black History Month Tribute by Tracy Neal
• HRC Advocate of the Year Award Nomination approval
• Proclamation honoring Black History Month

The Ferguson City Council voted unanimously to remove Bill #7302, an ordinance amending regulations on residential real estate, from the agenda. The council also approved minutes from prior meetings, received and filed a board meeting report, and approved Human Rights Commission award nominations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Removed Bill #7302 (residential real estate regulations) from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 2/11/25 regular and 2/6/25 special meetings (unanimous)
• Received and filed CRB meeting minutes from 1/6/25 (unanimous)
• Approved HRC Advocate of the Year nominations: Youth Lawrence Hoye, Adult Jeffrey Finnegan, Organizations Strength and Honor Mentoring & Tutoring and PROUD (unanimous)

City Council

The agenda for this special meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The council will vote to enter a closed session under RSMO 610.021(3).

• Vote to enter closed session under RSMO 610.021(3)

The City Council met in special session and immediately entered closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters under state law. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only actions were procedural motions to enter and exit closed session and to adjourn.

• Entered closed session for legal and personnel matters (6-0)
• Reconvened open session after closed session (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Ferguson Traffic Commission will hold an open meeting to approve minutes from September 2024, receive council and police reports, and discuss new business. Items include an update on Flock/Jamar/speed hump efforts, identifying high-risk intersections for pedestrian safety, and discussing viable pedestrian safety strategies. The meeting is largely procedural with discussion topics.

• Flock/Jamar/speed hump update
• Identify intersections at high risk for pedestrian safety
• Discuss viable pedestrian safety strategies
• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2024

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board is holding a closed meeting on February 17, 2025, to discuss personnel matters under state law and to review completed complaint investigations and use-of-force incidents. The board will also consider approving minutes from its previous closed meeting. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters
• Review and approval of closed meeting minutes from 12/16/2024
• Review of completed complaint investigations and use-of-force incidents

Human Rights Commission

The Ferguson Human Rights Commission will hold a regular meeting. They will discuss recent conversations with mediator Angela Lawson and Alisa Warren regarding training. Commissioners will review Human Rights Advocate nominations and plan a Spring event on May 16, 2025 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. The body will also clarify the process for HRC complaints to the city council.

• Discussion with mediator Angela Lawson and Alisa Warren on HRC training
• Review of Human Rights Advocate nominations
• Planning for Spring Event on May 16, 2025 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (sponsors include Schnucks, UMB, local restaurants)
• Clarification of HRC complaints to council process (with Octavia Pittman's input)
• Reports on event sponsors and potential co-host PROUD

The Ferguson Human Rights Commission met on February 17, 2025, and approved minutes from December 2024. They finalized plans for the Clay Café event on March 16, 2025, at St. Stephen's Church, featuring a program by Angela Lawson of Community Mediation Services. The commission approved nominations for the Human Rights Advocate of the Year: Lawrence Hoye (Youth), Jeff Finnegan (Adult), and PROUD (Organization), to be sent to the City Council. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 2024 meeting minutes
• Scheduled Clay Café for March 16, 2025, at St. Stephen's Church
• Approved Human Rights Advocate nominations: Lawrence Hoye (Youth), Jeff Finnegan (Adult), PROUD (Organization)

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to residential real estate regulations and Missouri Sunshine Law compliance. The body will also consider resolutions regarding 4th of July fireworks and political yard signs.

• Resolution No. 2025-06: Selecting a contractor for the 4th of July fireworks display
• Resolution No. 2025-07: Regulating election political yard signs within the three wards
• Bill No. 7302: Amending regulations for residential real estate
• Bill No. 7304: Amending the Code of Ordinances regarding Missouri Sunshine Law compliance
• FY 2023 Actuarial Report presentation by Boomershine Consulting Group

The Ferguson City Council voted unanimously to withdraw Resolution 2025-07, which would have regulated political yard signs, after the city attorney advised that the language appeared to restrict First Amendment rights. The council also approved a three-year contract for the July 4th fireworks display and advanced a Sunshine Law compliance ordinance. A bill on short-term rental regulations was delayed to the next meeting.

• Withdrew Resolution 2025-07 on political yard signs (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-06 for 3-year fireworks contract (7-0)
• Gave Bill 7304 (Sunshine Law compliance) second reading and placed on passage (5-2)
• Delayed Bill 7302 (short-term rental regulations) to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 1/28/25 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed LaPrecious Blakely to FSBD (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)

Pension Board

The Ferguson Pension Board will meet to review a written portfolio report from UMB Investment Advisors as of December 30, 2024, and approve minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting. The board may also go into closed session for legal discussion if needed.

• Review of UMB Investment Advisors portfolio report as of December 30, 2024
• Approval of minutes from the December 3, 2024 Pension Board meeting
• Possible closed session for legal discussion

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss two proposed bills: Bill 7302 amending regulations on residential real estate, and Bill 7304 amending the city's Sunshine Law compliance. Public comment will be accepted on each bill. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Bill 7302: Ordinance amending Article VII, Division 3 on residential real estate regulation
• Bill 7304: Ordinance amending Article I, Section 2 of Chapter 2 on Missouri Sunshine Law compliance
• Public comment periods for both bills
• Special meeting format with in-person and Zoom attendance

The Ferguson City Council held a special meeting to hear public comment on proposed Bill No. 7302, which would regulate short-term rental properties. No vote was taken; council members noted interest in amending the bill before proceeding. Bill No. 7304, regarding Missouri Sunshine Law compliance, was not addressed due to time constraints.

• Suspended rules to allow council-citizen dialogue during public comment
• Adjourned meeting at 8:37 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding an open meeting solely to vote to go into closed session. The closed session is allowed under state law for legal, personnel, and contract negotiations. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Vote to enter closed session under RSMO 610.021(1,3,12) for legal, personnel, and contract negotiations

The Ferguson City Council met in special session and immediately entered a closed session to discuss legal, personnel, and contractual matters under state law. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only actions were procedural motions to enter and exit the closed session and to adjourn.

• Entered closed session for legal, personnel, contract negotiations (passed)
• Reconvened open session after closed session (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will consider approving January meeting minutes, hear public comments, and discuss unfinished business including police panels, complaint reviews, use-of-force training, and an accountability audit update. The board also plans to hold a closed session for personnel matters and will attend a quarterly meeting with Police Chief Doyle.

• Closed session for personnel matters under RSMo 610.021(13)
• Status of Complaints Review and Use of Force Training in closed meeting Feb 17
• Accountability Audit update
• Quarterly meeting with Chief Doyle on Feb 18
• Consent Decree Status Hearing on Feb 4

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board held a routine open meeting, approving the January 6, 2025 minutes with no objections. No public comments were made, and no complaints were ready for review. The board scheduled a closed session for Use of Force Training and discussed upcoming meetings, including a quarterly meeting with Chief Doyle and a Consent Decree hearing.

• Approved January 6, 2025 open meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled closed session for Use of Force Training (motion passed)
• Adjourned at 7:45 p.m. (motion passed)

Human Rights Commission

The Ferguson Human Rights Commission is meeting solely for a training session with Dr. Alisa Warren of the Missouri Human Rights Commission, conducted via Zoom. No votes, public hearings, or business items are scheduled.

• Training led by Dr. Alisa Warren (Missouri Human Rights Commission)
• Meeting held via Zoom; no in-person location

City Council

The Ferguson City Council will consider several resolutions including federal grant applications for the Elkins/Atmore/Woodwind and Paul Avenue projects, and a resolution authorizing the sale of city-owned lots. The council will also hold second readings of ordinances on dangerous animals, residential real estate regulations, and Sunshine Law compliance. A closed session is scheduled for legal and real estate discussions.

• Resolution No. 2025-03: Support for federal STP-S grant application for Elkins/Atmore/Woodwind project
• Resolution No. 2025-04: Support for federal STP-S grant application for Paul Avenue project
• Resolution No. 2025-05: Authorizing sale of city-owned lots
• Bill No. 7301 (second reading): Ordinance on regulation of dangerous animals
• Bill No. 7302/7303 (second reading): Ordinances on residential real estate regulations

The Ferguson City Council passed Bill 7301 on second reading, amending regulations on dangerous animals, with a 4-3 vote. Bill 7302, which would remove occupancy permits, was postponed, and Bill 7303 was removed from the agenda. The council also approved resolutions for street repair grants and the sale of city-owned lots, and scheduled a special meeting for February 6 to hear citizen concerns.

• Approved Bill 7301 (dangerous animals) on second reading (4-3)
• Postponed Bill 7302 (occupancy permits) unanimously
• Removed Bill 7303 from the agenda unanimously
• Postponed Bill 7304 (Sunshine Law compliance) unanimously
• Adopted Resolution 2025-01 (EDST school district appointment) (4-3)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-03 (Elkins/Atmore/Woodwind STP-S grant) unanimously
• Adopted Resolution 2025-04 (Paul Avenue STP-S grant) unanimously
• Adopted Resolution 2025-05 (sale of city-owned lots) unanimously

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will meet in closed session on January 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Ferguson City Hall. The agenda includes reviewing and approving minutes from the December 16, 2024 closed meeting and reviewing any completed complaint investigations. The meeting is closed under Missouri law for personnel matters.

• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(13) for personnel matters
• Review and approve closed meeting minutes from 12/16/2024
• Review completed complaint investigations (if any)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss three proposed ordinances. Two bills (7303 and 7302) address residential real estate regulations. One bill (7301) addresses dangerous animal regulations. Public comment will be taken.

• Bill No. 7303 – ordinance amending certain sections within Article VII, Division 3, relating to regulation of residential real estate
• Bill No. 7302 – ordinance amending certain sections within Article VII, Division 3, relating to regulation of residential real estate
• Bill No. 7301 – ordinance amending certain sections within Article II, Section 6-12, and removing Section 6-21, relating to regulation of dangerous animals

The January 21, 2025 special meeting was called to order but no quorum was present, so no official business was conducted. Mayor Jones listened to citizen concerns informally. Three proposed bills were listed for discussion but were not acted upon.

• No quorum; meeting not held (4 absent, 1 present)

Park Board

The Ferguson Parks & Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting to approve November 2024 minutes, receive monthly reports from staff and a city council liaison, and conduct new business including the election of officers and discussion of the 2025 Summer Farmers Market. Public comment will be taken during the public portion.

• Election of officers for the board
• Discussion of 2025 Summer Farmers Market
• Monthly report from Parks & Recreation Director Joseph Seastrom
• City Council update from Councilwoman Lipka
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from November 20, 2024

Public Hearings

The City of Ferguson will hold a public hearing to consider a rezoning application. The body will review Case PZ-24-55 regarding a specific use classification for a property.

• Case PZ-24-55: Rezoning application for 16 N Dade Ave to be a E use classification

City Council

This City Council meeting consists solely of a closed session under Missouri law for legal and personnel matters. No public votes or discussion items are scheduled. The meeting is procedural only.

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

The Ferguson City Council met in special session and voted to enter a closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters under state law. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the council only approved the closed session and later adjourned.

• Entered closed session for legal and personnel matters (passed)
• Adjourned closed session and reconvened open session (passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 16 Dade Ave. The body will also consider ordinances concerning dangerous animals, residential real estate, and the Missouri Sunshine Law.

• Public hearing for Case PZ-24-55 to rezone 16 Dade Ave. as an E Use Classification
• Bill No. 7301: Ordinance regarding the regulation of dangerous animals
• Bill No. 7302 and 7303: Ordinances regarding the regulation of residential real estate
• Bill No. 7304: Ordinance relating to compliance with the Missouri Sunshine Law
• Bill No. 7305: Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute deeds for property transfers for city development and beautification

The Ferguson City Council approved Resolution 2025-02, authorizing the city manager to enter into a contract with St. Louis County for dispatching services through December 31, 2029. The council also postponed Resolution 2025-01 regarding a school district appointment to the Economic Development Sales Tax Commission until the next meeting. Several bills were introduced for first reading, including those related to dangerous animals, residential real estate, and Sunshine Law compliance, all to be discussed at a special meeting on January 21. The council also scheduled a special meeting to hear public concerns about occupancy permits.

• Approved Resolution 2025-02 for St. Louis County dispatch services (7-0)
• Postponed Resolution 2025-01 (EDST appointment) to next meeting
• Introduced Bill 7301 (dangerous animals) for first reading
• Introduced Bills 7302 and 7303 (residential real estate) for first reading
• Introduced Bill 7304 (Sunshine Law compliance) for first reading
• Introduced Bill 7305 (property transfer for Plaza @501) for first reading
• Approved minutes of 12/10/24 regular meeting
• Received and filed CRB and HRC meeting minutes

Civilian Review Board

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will discuss police panel attendance, complaint reviews, use-of-force training, and an accountability audit update. The board also faces a member resignation and will consider recruiting new members. A public comment period is scheduled, and the board may enter closed session for personnel matters.

• Board member resignation and need for new members
• Status of complaints review and use of force training discussion
• Accountability audit update
• FPD In-Service training update
• Closed session for personnel matters under RSMo 610.021(13)

The Ferguson Civilian Review Board approved minutes from December 2, 2024, and closed complaint 24-007 after the complainant withdrew it. The board also recommended recording all communications related to complaints, even if withdrawn. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on police hiring panels, training, and board vacancies.

• Approved December 2, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed complaint 24-007 as withdrawn (4-0, Jamil absent)
• Recommended recording all communications pertaining to complaints, even if withdrawn (5-0)