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CouncilmemberSmotherson stated in an attempt to conduct his own due diligence, this is what he found on the Better Business Bureau's website, regarding ITN-St. Charles: "The charitable organization either has not respondedto the written BBB request for information or has declined to be evaluated in relation to the BBB's standards for charity accountability. Charity participation in a BBB review is voluntary, however, without the requested information it is not possible to determine whether this charity adheres to all of the BBB's standards for charity and accountability."He stated that the point is, more information is needed about this charity and the services they provide. From a personal standpoint, he does not understand why U City needs to have its own mode of transportation or be committed to a specific organizationwhen other means are available. Mayor Welsch clarified that ITN was not a charity, in that the transportation they provide is not a contribution to those in need. Individuals are required to become a member and thereafter, pay for services rendered. And while she would agree that there are other means available, none of them offer servicesto seniors24/7. Voice vote on Mayor Welsch's motion to amend failed by a vote of 4 to 2. CouncilmemberJennings made a motion to approve the budget as amended, the motion was seconded by CouncilmemberCrow. Roll Call Vote Was: Ayes: CouncilmemberSmotherson, CouncilmemberJennings, Councilmember Carr, CouncilmemberCrow, CouncilmemberMcMahon and Mayor Welsch. Nays: None. Introduced by CouncilmemberJennings. 3.RESOLUTION 2017-10 A:RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AUNIVERSITY CITY STORM WATER TASK FORCE. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Carr. Mayor Welsch pointed out that "Wheras,"had been misspelled throughout the Resolution, and should be amended to read, "Whereas".She stated although she is in support of establishing a Task Force, the language which states, "combined sewers," is somewhatconfusing with respect to its relationship to stormwater. Councilmember Carrstated the problem with stormwateris that it is invasive and unfortunately, the river runs through a portion of all three Wards. The maps displayed by MSD illustrated that the City is divided, almost in half, between a single sewer system to the west, and a combined sewer system from themid to the east. Couple that with MSD's request to disconnect residential downspouts from sewers; homes sited at lower elevations; excessive rainwater, and now you have a clear picture of the City's problems related to the overcharging of sewers, flooding, and basement backups. Councilmember Carradmitted that she had been coming at this issue the wrong way. She stated when she first learned that Ladue had developed a Stormwater Master Plan,her thought was that that's what U City ought to do. When in fact, most cities with similar stormwater issues have a citizen-led commission or task force to investigate and examine these problems. Page 8 of 16