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Health and Human Development Committee Meeting - May 14, 2026

Board of Aldermen Committees — Thursday, May 14, 2026
BodySt Louis, Missouri
SessionBoard of Aldermen Committees
DateThursday, May 14, 2026
StatusFILED
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Good morning.

0:06

Morning.

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I wanted to welcome everyone to the Health and Human Development Committee meeting for May the 14th at 9.04 a.m.

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Madam Clerk, would you please call the role?

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Audio woman ties.

0:24

Vice Chair Odenberg.

0:26

Present.

0:28

Alder Woman Sonia.

0:31

Audder Woman Cox Antwer.

0:33

Present.

0:36

Chair Boyd.

0:38

Present.

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Audible man.

0:43

Audible Sonyer.

0:45

We have three present.

0:46

We have a quorum.

0:48

Thank you.

0:50

I'll ask for approval minutes from Thursday, February the 26th, 2026.

0:58

So moved.

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Second.

1:03

Madam Clerk.

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Alder Woman's highest.

1:08

Vice Chair Odenberg.

1:11

Alder Woman Sonyer.

1:13

Alder Woman Cox Antwick.

1:16

Aye.

1:18

Audder Woman Boy.

1:19

Chair Boyd.

1:21

Aye.

1:22

Audder Woman's highest.

1:24

Alder Woman Sonya.

1:25

Three eye votes.

1:27

Thank you.

1:28

And so we have no board bills for review nor resolutions.

1:32

Our committee discussion is item number one, development disabilities resource commission.

1:43

And it is the appointment of Michael Fitzgerald to the uh development disability res uh source commission.

1:51

Is Mr.

1:52

Fishgerrill on?

1:53

I am.

1:54

Okay.

1:56

Uh could you raise your right hand, please?

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Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth the whole truth?

2:02

So help you guys.

2:04

I do.

2:05

Okay.

2:06

Uh you can uh start.

2:11

Um any uh questions at all.

2:15

So why do you want to uh sit on the development disability resource commission?

2:21

Yes, I've I've I've been a St.

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Louis resident for 46 years living in the city when I moved out here from the East Coast.

2:30

Um I've always been involved in community.

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I've always been with my background in social work.

2:38

Um I've always been very connected to the social service and mental health communities in St.

2:44

Louis, and I think that perspective um would be helpful for the board.

2:51

Uh I also have a long extensive background in working with budgets, working with uh city and county entities in terms of funding.

3:03

Um I have a background in grant making for 10 years.

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I worked with the incarnate ward foundation, uh assisting with making funding decisions uh related to a wide variety of social service agencies in the community.

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Um I've always felt it's been a part of me to work with people to work with different communities, and probably for the last uh couple years.

3:35

Um I haven't been as active with board participation uh with various agencies and the like and uh when I was approached and asked, I just felt that uh with my background, my education, uh my work experiences that I could be helpful to the board and uh in general with the uh St.

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Louis City community.

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Summary of Proceedings

Health and Human Development Committee Meeting - May 14, 2026

The Health and Human Development Committee of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen met on May 14, 2026, at 9:04 a.m. to consider appointments to several city boards and commissions. The meeting included approval of prior meeting minutes, three successful appointments, and one no-show for a vacant position.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the Thursday, February 26, 2026, meeting. Voting aye: Alderwoman Highest, Vice Chair Odenberg, Alderwoman Sonyer, Alderwoman Cox Antwick, and Chair Boyd. Three aye votes were recorded (with three members present).

Discussion Items

  • Appointment to Development Disabilities Resource Commission: Michael Fitzgerald was interviewed and confirmed. He stated he has been a St. Louis resident for 46 years, has a background in social work, budget management, and grant making. He expressed a desire to serve the community and bring his experience to the commission. Committee members voiced support, citing his qualifications and community passion.
  • Appointment to Mental Health Board: Janice Thomas, a second-term nominee, appeared before the committee. She described her background in healthcare operations and her interest in supporting systems that help many people. Committee members thanked her for her continued service and commitment. The appointment was confirmed.
  • Appointment to Clean Energy Development Board: Jim Malley was interviewed. He noted his extensive experience in economic development, downtown revitalization, and work with PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) programs across Missouri and 26 states. He emphasized how PACE can unlock capital for commercial properties and support St. Louis downtown revitalization. Committee members praised his expertise and commitment to the city. The appointment was confirmed.
  • No Show for Senior Citizen Service Fund Board: A nominee named Mr. Wilson was not present online, and no alternate was available. The item was deferred without action.

Key Outcomes

  • Votes: All three present appointees (Michael Fitzgerald, Janice Thomas, Jim Malley) were unanimously approved by voice vote with no objections. The motion to accept each was moved and seconded; previous roll call was waived by unanimous consent.
  • Absentees: Alderman Sonyer and Alderwoman Tyus were excused from the meeting.
  • Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned without further business.

Meeting Transcript

Good morning. Morning. I wanted to welcome everyone to the Health and Human Development Committee meeting for May the 14th at 9.04 a.m. Madam Clerk, would you please call the role? Audio woman ties. Vice Chair Odenberg. Present. Alder Woman Sonia. Audder Woman Cox Antwer. Present. Chair Boyd. Present. Audible man. Audible Sonyer. We have three present. We have a quorum. Thank you. I'll ask for approval minutes from Thursday, February the 26th, 2026. So moved. Second. Madam Clerk. Alder Woman's highest. Vice Chair Odenberg. Alder Woman Sonyer. Alder Woman Cox Antwick. Aye. Audder Woman Boy. Chair Boyd. Aye. Audder Woman's highest. Alder Woman Sonya. Three eye votes. Thank you. And so we have no board bills for review nor resolutions. Our committee discussion is item number one, development disabilities resource commission. And it is the appointment of Michael Fitzgerald to the uh development disability res uh source commission. Is Mr. Fishgerrill on? I am. Okay. Uh could you raise your right hand, please? Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth the whole truth? So help you guys. I do. Okay. Uh you can uh start. Um any uh questions at all. So why do you want to uh sit on the development disability resource commission? Yes, I've I've I've been a St. Louis resident for 46 years living in the city when I moved out here from the East Coast.

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