Ward Three Creme de la Clayton Honorees

At the March 19 Board of Aldermen meeting, this year’s Crème de la Clayton recipients were honored.

Clayton Aldermen Vote to Support National Group to Reduce Gun Violence

Mayor Linda Goldstein spoke in favor of the resolution supported by mayors across the country. One alderman voted against the resolution.

The Clayton Board of Aldermen on Tuesday night approved a resolution that supports the Fix Guns Checks Act, which is supported by Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a nationwide coalition of mayors. “We’re supporting federal legislation to tighten up the gun laws,” Mayor Linda Goldstein said. “This isn’t about banning guns. It’s about making sure they don’t get into the wrong hands.” Goldstein said after the vote, that from a practicality standpoint, Clayton passing the resolution alone will make no difference, but the 850 cities nationwide that have signed on to Mayors Against Illegal Guns will be a statement. The vote on the resolution was 6-1, with Mark Winings, Ward 3 Alderman the only dissenter. “Generally speaking, I have a discomfort with…

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Clayton Board to Consider Gun Resolution, Seedz Cafe

The Clayton Board of Aldermen meet Tuesday.

The Clayton Board of Aldermen is slated to meet Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Clayton City Hall. There will be a discussion session at 6:15 p.m. Items on the agenda include: The regular meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Items on the regular agenda include: City Manager's Report The meeting is open the public.

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Clayton Approves Amendment to 2012 Budget

The Clayton Board of Aldermen met Tuesday.

The City of Clayton Board of Aldemen Tuesday unanimously approved a measure to amend the Fiscal Year 2012 budget. According to the ordinance, "the City of Clayton reviews and makes adjustments to its revenues and expenditures on a quarterly basis to respond to changes as the fiscal year progresses. As part of the quarterly budget review, staff is presenting for your consideration the final amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 budget." The amendments are summarized in the table below: Highlights of the budget changes include: General Fund —  Revenue - $523,800 Decrease Expenditures - $86,600 Increase Equipment Replacement Fund  Expenditures - $300,000 Decrease Capital Improvement Fund Revenue -$4,125,000 Decrease Expenditures - $4,983,500…

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Three Running for Mayor in Clayton

Alex Berger III, Michelle Harris and Harold Sanger all filed on the opening day of the filing period in December.

Three candidates are seeking Mayor Linda Goldstein's seat when her term expires in April Ward 3 Alderman Alex Berger III, Ward 2 Alderwoman Michelle Harris and former Ward 3 Alderman Harold Sanger all filed to run for mayor. They had all previously announced their intentions to run.  All three filed on the opening day of the filing period The filing period will stay open until 5 p.m. on Jan. 15. To run for office, a candidate must be at least 25 years old and a registered voter, and must have lived in Clayton for at least two years prior to the election date.  The mayor is the only open seat in Clayton. Mayor Goldstein will hit her term limit in April 2013 after two consecutive terms. Elected officials serve terms of three years. The …

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Clayton Election: Race for Mayor Begins With Three Candidates (Correction)

When the filing period opened on Tuesday morning, Alex Berger III, Michelle Harris and Harold Sanger officially registered their candidacies with city hall.

The race to become Clayton's next mayor started on Tuesday morning with three residents officially registering with city hall.  Ward 3 Alderman Alex Berger III, Ward 2 Alderwoman Michelle Harris and former Ward 3 Alderman Harold Sanger all registered when the filing period began at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. They had all previously announced their intentions to run.  Sanger, who previously chaired* the city's Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board, was the first in line. He and family members started rotating shifts at 7:30 p.m. on Monday outside city hall, ensuring his name would appear first on the ballot.  With temperatures just below 30 degrees, Harris arrived at 4:15 a.m.* and Berger III just before 8 a.m.  The filing period will stay…

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Ryan Martin

12:36 pm on Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Oh, my. I'm very sorry about those errors, Michelle, and they've been corrected (and noted) in the article.   more ›

Clayton Board of Aldermen Approves 'See the Future' Plan

The report suggested supporting private and public art, and maintaining and expanding green space around the city.

Clayton’s Board of Aldermen developed a path for the future at last night’s meeting. The Board approved the city’s Strategic Plan Steering Committee’s plan titled “See the Future” by a unanimous vote with Board Members. Andrea Maddox-Dallas, Joanne Boulton, Michelle Harris, Cynthia Garnholz, Mark Winings, Alex Berger and Mayor Linda Goldstein each voting yes. The Committee was appointed by the Board for advisory purposes. Plan Steering Committee Members Steve Lichtenfeld, John Lee and Clayton Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sharmon Wilkinson delivered a presentation stressing four key points: exceptional city services, livable community, strategic relationships and economic development and a vibrant downtown.  Goldstein said the plan was 18 …

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Vacant Clayton Buildings Can Be Gift-Wrapped, Aldermen Say

Decorative paper authorized by the city can be placed in empty store fronts instead of traditional butcher paper to keep the area looking attractive.

Decorative paper authorized by Clayton may be used to touch up vacant store fronts following a Sept. 11 vote by aldermen. City code previously required that ground-level windows be covered by white butcher paper, a memo from City Manager Craig Owens states. The new ordinance permits either butcher paper or decorative paper created by city staff. People with property in the Special Business District can obtain the decorative paper from the city at no cost while funds are available. Vacant store fronts can be problematic because they can "create the impression of a deteriorating area, depressed property values, reduced pedestrian attraction and comfort," the ordinance states. By offering decorative window paper, the city can "help combat …

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Clayton Residents Don't Want Bank Drive-Throughs Near Homes

Aldermen want the city's Plan Commission, in cooperation with city staff and developers, to explore alternate arrangements for development on Maryland Avenue. Fifth Third Bank and Green Street Real Estate Ventures are interested in building on two section

Clayton aldermen have returned to the city's Plan Commission a proposal that would amend zoning code to permit bank drive-throughs near homes in some neighborhoods. They also asked that City Manager Craig Owens and planning director Susan Istenes engage in further conversation with Fifth Third Bank and Green Street Real Estate Ventures, which want the opportunity to pitch developments for two sections of Maryland Avenue that would have included the drive-throughs. "I'm just wondering if it would be a good idea to send it back to the planning commission and let them flesh this out further and get some more public input," Ward 2 Alderman Cynthia Garnholz said. At issue is whether drive-through establishments for financial institutions should…

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