Council adopted Resolution R-26-05 authorizing purchase and donation of integrated biometric devices; transcript contains inconsistent numeric references to the quantity ('two 50' vs '2550'), and the resolution passed with one recorded opposed vote.

A committee member said the county's payout formula is opaque and that the city has been unable to replicate county calculations despite hiring accountants since the mid-1990s; the board authorized a letter seeking further scrutiny.

Staff reported a multi-year algae and invasive-plant problem at Westside Lake and said they will work with the Missouri Department of Conservation this fall on aggressive treatment; treatment timing is constrained by federal temperature rules for aquatic chemical application.

Captain Pliviak told aldermen that July 2026 saw increases in calls for service, self‑initiated assignments and arrests, with a rise in larcenies (shoplifting) and several fraud/check‑theft incidents. The department urged residents to be cautious with mailed checks and online contacts.

The Fenton Board of Aldermen voted to ask the mayor to sign a letter urging the Missouri State Auditor to audit St. Louis Countys administration and distribution of certain sales taxes after the city flagged a roughly $200,000 discrepancy in payouts and noted county fiscal strain.

The Board of Aldermen approved a motion asking the mayor to sign a letter to the St. Louis County auditor supporting scrutiny of the county’s sales-tax distribution after members said the city may have received roughly $200,000 more than expected.

The City of Fenton Board of Aldermen Board of Adjustment on Aug. 18 approved variances allowing the owner of Swing Around Funtown to retain existing encroaching structures and proceed with a parking expansion and building addition at 335 Skinker Drive, subject to recording and other conditions.

Committee pays tribute to Ryan Gentlemen, local volunteer who recently passed away.

Alderman Jokers steps in for police committee discussion with Alderman Lang absent.

Council endorses yard waste initiative while considering cost and staffing challenges for 2026.