Clayton Council adopts emergency wage ordinance and approves three year‑end resolutions including $630,000 design contract

At its meeting, the Clayton City Council approved an emergency ordinance to adopt the 2026 job categories and wage scale and unanimously passed three resolutions addressing year‑end budget adjustments and road projects.

Ordinance O 12 25 34 was read into the record and declared an emergency so it could take effect immediately; the motion to move the ordinance as an emergency and the motion to adopt were both approved unanimously. Council identified the ordinance as establishing classifications, pay grades and compensation administration for the City of Clayton.

The council then approved Resolution R122581, an amendment to 2025 appropriations and estimated resources. Finance staff explained the adjustments reflected increased receipts — including property taxes and TIF/JED fund changes — insurance proceeds to a fire trust after a fire, and other end-of-year needs. Finance stated they would move $14,000 from personnel savings to operating to cover EMS supplies; council approved the measure unanimously.

Council approved Resolution R122582 authorizing the city manager to enter a contract for construction inspection services for Phase 1 of the Hoke Road widening project. Staff said only one inspection proposal was received and explained that federal rules generally prevent a design engineer on a project from also providing construction inspection services.

Finally, the council adopted Resolution R122583 authorizing the city to enter a contract with American StructurePoint, Inc., for design engineering services not to exceed $630,000 from the city's construction budget. Staff noted Mike Murray of American StructurePoint will likely be the project lead. A council member asked whether an effective date needed to be declared; staff replied the resolution allows the city to hire the firm right away.

All three resolutions were approved unanimously by voice vote.

Votes at a glance: - Minutes approval (12/04/2025): recorded roll-call vote, 6 yes, 1 abstention. - Ordinance O 12 25 34 (2026 job categories & wage scale): approved unanimously (emergency declared). - Resolution R122581 (2025 appropriations amendment): approved unanimously; $14,000 moved from personnel to operating for EMS supplies. - Resolution R122582 (Hoke Road inspection contract): approved unanimously. - Resolution R122583 (American StructurePoint design services, not to exceed $630,000): approved unanimously.