On the agenda: Brentwood meeting — Surveillance Camera (Sep 23)

Public Safety Committee
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Agenda
Notice is hereby given that the Public Safety Committee of the City of Brentwood, Missouri, will hold an Open
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Posted this 21st day of September, 2026 at 12:00 PM
By: Octavia Pittman, City Clerk

1.

CALL TO ORDER
A.

2.

Roll Call

AGENDA APPROVAL
A.

Approval or Amendment of the Agenda

3.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

4.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE CHAIR AND ALDERMEN

A.

Chairman Plufka - Ward 1

B.

Alderwoman Sims - Ward 2

C.

Alderman Gould - Ward 3

D.

Alderwoman Harter - Ward 4

5.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT

6.

DEPARTMENT REPORT
A.

Police Department
SYNOPSIS:
The Brentwood Police department presents monthly report.
SUBJECT:
Police Monthly Department Report
INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
Police
PRESENTER:
Chief Spiess
BACKGROUND:
The Brentwood PD report to the Public Safety Committee on September 23, 2026,
will cover the following topics:
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Crime Report
Staffing Update
FLOCK Update and Policy Adjustment on Surveillance Cameras (Lt. Todd
Lambert)
Taser Purchase Contract (Lt. Josh Bowersox)
Secondary Hiring Arrangement (Major Jason Simpson)

FINANCE/OPERATIONS:
Not Applicable
RECOMMENDATION
This is for information.
LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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B.

PSC Sept 2026.pdf

Fire Department
SYNOPSIS:
Project updates for the Fire Department are attached.
INITIATING DEPARTMENT
Fire

SUBJECT:
Department of Fire Report
PRESENTER:
Ed Beirne, Fire Chief
BACKGROUND:
The Fire Department report to the Public Safety Committee on September 23,
2026, will cover the following topics:
 Personnel Updates
 Apparatus Updates
 Training Updates
 Alarms of Interest
FINANCE/OPERATIONS:
Not Applicable
RECOMMENDATION
The report is for informational purposes.
LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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C.

PSC 9-23-2026.pdf
PERFORMANCE MEASURES 8 Aug 2026.pdf

Public Works Department Updates
SYNOPSIS:
Staff provided informational updates on various projects.
INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
Public Works
SUBJECT:
Public Works Department Updates
PRESENTER:
Dan Gummersheimer, PE, Director of Public Works
BACKGROUND:
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Manchester Road Streetlights
McKnight Road crosswalk pilot
Solar Streetlights

FINANCE/OPERATION:
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION:
These updates are for informational purposes.
LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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PSC_2026.09.23_PW Updates.docx
1629859116-CLASSICA-BROCHURE.pdf

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1666834120-CLASSICA CUTSHEET - 20- ALL - 8P - BLK - WS.pdf
Lighting Simulation - Brentwood, MO. Parking Lot.pdf
Lighting Simulation - Brentwood, MO.Douglas Ct..pdf
Lighting Simulation - Brentwood, MO.Mar Kay Ct..pdf
LUMINA-Projects.Examples.pdf
Datasheet-Opera Single SmartLight 092525.pdf
Opera.JPG

These updates are for informational purposes.
7.

CONSENT AGENDA
A.

Meeting Minutes - August 26, 2026
Motion to approve the consent agenda.

8.

OLD BUSINESS

9.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Training Commission Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Webster
Groves
SYNOPSIS:
Request for approval of the Central Core Fire Training Commission (CCFTC) to
enter into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the City of Shrewsbury,
through bill and ordinance proceedings, for the fire training services, to include
training officer oversight.
INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire
SUBJECT:
Central Core Fire Training Commission intergovernmental agreement with the City
of Webster Groves
PRESENTERS:
Fire Chief Beirne
BACKGROUND:
The CCFTC was formed pursuant to Resolution 1511 on July 15, 2024, to provide
for the construction of a fire training facility and battalion chief training officer
oversight. With the fire training facility becoming fully functional in April,
surrounding fire departments have expressed interest in participating in training
as a limited partner. The City of Webster Groves has requested to participate
through a specific IGA (Exhibit A) that outlines specific services and costs based on
a per member fee schedule approved by the CCFTC.
FINANCE/OPERATIONS:

There is no cost to Brentwood for the CCFTC to enter into this agreement with the
City of Webster Groves.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is the recommendation of the Fire Department for the Public Safety Committee
to approve the CCFTC IGA with Webster Groves and forward to the full Board of
Alderman with a recommendation for approval.
LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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Memo PSC Approval for Webster Groves IGA
Webster CCTD IGA
Bill No. xxxx – Intergovernmental Agreement for Battalion Chief Training
Officer

Motion to forward the agreement to the full Board of Aldermen for approval.
B.

Anti-Idling Ordinance
SYNOPSIS:
The Sustainability Commission recommends the City of Brentwood adopt an
anti-idling ordinance. While the Sustainability Commission serves as a
subcommittee of the Public Works Committee, the enforcement component of the
proposed ordinance warrants initial review by the Public Safety Committee prior
to its consideration by Public Works.
INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
Sustainability Commission
SUBJECT:
A proposed community wide anti-idling ordinance.
PRESENTERS:
Eric Gruenenfelder
BACKGROUND:
The City of Brentwood Sustainability Plan, approved by the Board of Aldermen in
June 2023, includes the creation of a community-wide anti-idling ordinance as one
of its stated objectives. Establishing such an ordinance is also a 2026 Sustainability
Commission priority.
Anti-idling policies are widely recognized as a practical tool for reducing
greenhouse gas emissions and improving local air quality. Idling vehicles emit
carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter—contributing to climate
change, respiratory issues, and overall environmental degradation. Reducing
unnecessary idling supports the City’s sustainability goals by lowering emissions,
improving public health, and reinforcing Brentwood’s commitment to
environmental stewardship.

In June, the Sustainability Commission reviewed anti-idling ordinances from
several nearby municipalities, including:
 City of Clayton
 City of Creve Coeur
 St. Louis County
 St. Louis City
 University City
Over the next two months, the commission, using these examples, crafted an antiidling ordinance tailored to the City of Brentwood.
FINANCE/OPERATIONS:
Below is the proposed anti-idling ordinance language:
Section 360.080: Vehicles - Pollution From Operation of Motor Vehicles Prohibited
A. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate or allow to be
operated any motor vehicle so as to allow the escape therefrom of visible fumes,
gases, smoke or other particulate matter as to be detrimental to any person or to
the public or to endanger the health, comfort and safety of any such person or the
public or which would have a tendency to cause injury or damage to property or
business.
B. No person shall cause or permit the engine of a motor vehicle to idle for longer
than three (3) consecutive minutes while stopped, unless the engine is being used
to operate a loading, unloading or processing device. When ambient temperatures
are below thirty-two (32) degrees Fahrenheit, a motor vehicle may not operate in
idle for longer than ten (10) minutes in any hour.
C. Exceptions
1. Emergency vehicles.
2. Vehicles transporting disabled or special needs persons.
3. When operators of a motor vehicle are forced to remain motionless
because of traffic or adverse weather conditions affecting the safe
operation of the vehicle.
4. Vehicles that are being repaired or undergoing diagnostics tests.
D. Any person, firm or corporation who violates the provisions of this Section shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
E. Enforcement of this provision shall be carried out by any police officer or
authorized law enforcement officer, with violations will being treated as nonmoving traffic offenses.
RECOMMENDATION:
At the Sustainability Commission meeting on August 24, a motion was made by
Lindsay Spencer and seconded by Bridget Berglind to adopt the anti-idling
ordinance and forward to the Public Works Committee for their approval. ROLL
CALL: Bridget Berglind – yes; Andy Burkemper – yes; Alderwoman Harter – yes;

Christine Maida – yes; Alderwoman Parker Tice – yes; Anney Perrine – absent; Chris
Pulliam – absent; Lindsay Spencer – yes; MOTION PASSED.
LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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Anti-Idling Ordinance Memo.docx

A motion to support the proposed anti-idling ordinance.
C.

Presentation on Taser 10 Purchase
SYNOPSIS:
The Police Department conducted an audit of our Tasers after one of the Tasers
displayed a critical failure during a pre-shift test. During the audit, we learned our
current Taser technology is approaching the end of its life cycle and will need to be
replaced
SUBJECT:
Presentation on Taser 10 Purchase
INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
Police
PRESENTER:
Chief Spiess
BACKGROUND:
The Police Department currently deploys the Taser 26X. Taser is planning to phase
out the Taser 26X and is moving to the Taser 10.
FINANCE/OPERATIONS:
The Police Department would have to sign a five (5) year contract with Taser. The
yearly cost would be $20,496.60 for a total of $102,483. This department plans on
using Asset Forfeiture for the first year (Fiscal Year 2026) and Blue Shield Grant or
other grants in the consecutive years. If grants are unavailable, Asset Forfeiture
will be used to cover the cost. In Fiscal Year 2025, the balance in Asset Forfeiture
$368,000. Finance staff will continue to monitor the fund to ensure that $80,000 is
reserved for such a time when the K9 vehicle has reached the end of its useful life.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Police Department is seeking approval to enter into a contract with Taser to
replace the Taser 26X and move to the Taser 10 and seeking a recommendation to
forward to the Ways and Means Committee for consideration.
LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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Taser 10 Purchase .pdf
Taser Additional Info .pdf

A motion to forward to the Ways and Means Committee for consideration.
10.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

11.

ADJOURNMENT

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