City of Bellefontaine Neighbors

The meeting agenda includes reports from the Alderperson, Mayor, and department leaders covering court updates, audit reports, and financial matters. Key items for discussion involve an MEC complaint, a State Department of Revenue fine, a state audit, and restructuring of the City Administrator position. Unfinished business addresses the suspension of an ordinance regarding meeting frequency, board and commission appointments, and the confirmation of various city official roles including the Assistant Treasurer, Municipal Judge, and Prosecuting Attorney. New business topics include participation in the St. Louis Internship Partnership and the designation of bank signatories. A closed session is also scheduled for legal, personnel, and contract negotiation matters.

The agenda focuses on closed session discussions involving the hiring of key city personnel, including the City Clerk, Assistant City Clerk, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer. Furthermore, it covers contract discussions regarding professional services for financial and payroll consulting, as well as a review of an MEC violation and the appointment of special counsel.

The Board of Aldermen meeting agenda includes a Police Award Presentation, updates from the Riverview Gardens School District Superintendent and Congressman Bell regarding Community Project Funding Grants. Old Business involves several liquor license requests/applications. Financial reports for February/March 2026, including unaudited statements and contribution corrections from 2019-2025, are scheduled for review. Legislative business covers Ordinances Bill Numbers 2744 and 2745, which seek to eliminate charging inmates for jail/imprisonment costs and eliminate the 'Failure to Appear' charge for minor traffic violations, respectively, alongside Resolution Number 2026-01 for Recycling Grant Approval. The meeting also allocates time for public comments, department heads' reports, and aldermen reports.

The ordinance authorizes the repayment of certain amounts owed to police officer payroll and employee 457 retirement contribution accounts for the fiscal year 2025 due to misallocated or unpaid contributions, totaling $4,440.00. The mayor is authorized to repay the officers, as referenced in Exhibit A.

The ordinance authorizes the re-allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for 2025, allocating a total of $88,500 for the calendar years 2025 and 2026 towards the Home Improvement Program.