Olivette council approves five-year vector-control contract with St. Louis County

The Olivette City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve Bill 30-43, authorizing a five-year contract with St. Louis County for vector control services. The motion passed on roll call and Bill 30-43 became Ordinance 28-13.

City Manager Miss Yackling told the council the contract is a multiyear renewal and that fees will increase. She said residents can opt out of spraying if they wish: "They just need to reach out to St. Louis County to be able to do that." She also said county spraying is targeted and occurs only after county testing indicates it is needed.

Council member Solomanov moved approval; the second was recorded but not identified in the audio. The council recorded votes as follows: Council member Clark — yes; Council member Weil — yes; Council member Solomanov — yes; Chairman Pro Tem Knox — yes; Mayor Missy Waldman — yes. The tally was five yes votes and the motion carried.

The ordinance authorizes the city manager to execute the contract on the city's behalf. The materials provided with the bill indicate the contract replaces an expiring agreement; the staff presentation did not specify the precise annual cost in the public record presented at the meeting.

No public comments were recorded on the item during the meeting, and no amendments were offered during council discussion. The contract's operational details — including scheduling, chemical products, and specific fee amounts — were not specified during the council meeting and are set by St. Louis County under the terms referenced in the ordinance.

The council moved on to other agenda items after the vote.