MINUTES

WEST PLAINS CITY COUNCIL

 REGULAR MEETING

June 15, 2009

 

The West Plains City Council met for a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2009 at West Plains City Hall Council Chambers, 1910 Holiday Lane with the following members present: Mayor Joe Paul Evans, Councilman Jack Pahlmann, Councilman Jim Goss, and Councilman Bob Burtrum. City Administrator/Engineer Royce Fugate, P.E., City Clerk Mallory Prewett, Finance Director Dixie Williams, and City Attorney Charles Cantrell were also present. Councilman Lou Citro was absent

 

 

I.          PRELIMINARIES:

 

Mayor Evans established a quorum and called the meeting to order. City Attorney Charles Cantrell said the invocation and Councilman Pahlmann led the Pledge of Allegiance.  

           

II.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to approve the minutes for the May 18, 2009 Regular Meeting, May 26, 2009 Special Meeting, and June 9, 2009 Special Meeting. Councilman Pahlmann amended the June 9, 2009 Special Meeting to read that Steve Moore was present. Motion passed unanimously.

 

III.       CONSIDERATION OF PAYROLL AND BILLS:

 

The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Goss to approve payment for the payrolls of May 22, 2009, June 5, 2009, and Bills for May 2009. Motion passed unanimously.

 

IV.       RECOGNITION OF GUESTS

           

            John Adamson—not present

           

V.        READING OF BILLS:

                                       

A.    Bill 4114 to become Ordinance 4114. Second Reading. An Ordinance changing the Official Zoning Map of the City of West Plains, Missouri and defining the boundaries of the area to be changed on said Official Zoning Map by this Ordinance (1402 Kentucky Avenue, West Plains, Missouri—Dr. James and Cynthia Thompson). The motion was made by Councilman Goss and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept Bill 4114, which becomes Ordinance 4114. Motion passed unanimously.    

 

            Aye     Nay     Not Voting      Not Present

                        Councilman Citro                                                                                x                                                        

                        Councilman Pahlmann            x                                                 

                        Mayor Evans                           x                                                                     

                        Councilman Burtrum              x         

                        Councilman Goss                    x

                        Motion passed.

 

B.     Bill 4116 to become Ordinance 4116. First and Second Reading. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of West Plains, Missouri authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Interruptible Gas Transportation Agreement with the Southern Missouri Gas Company, L.P. The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept Bill 4116, which becomes Ordinance 4116. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Aye     Nay     Not Voting      Not Present

                        Councilman Citro                                                                               x

                        Councilman Pahlmann            x                                                 

                        Mayor Evans                           x                                                                     

                        Councilman Burtrum              x         

                        Councilman Goss                    x

                        Motion passed.

           

C.    Bill 4117 to become Ordinance 4117. First and Second Reading. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of West Plains, Missouri authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with the Southern Missouri Natural Gas Company, L.P. The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to approve Bill 4117, which becomes Ordinance 4117. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Aye     Nay     Not Voting      Not Present

                        Councilman Citro                                                                               x

                        Councilman Pahlmann            x                                                             

                        Mayor Evans                           x                                                                     

                        Councilman Burtrum              x         

                        Councilman Goss                    x

      Motion passed.

 

D.    Bill 892 to become Resolution 892. A Resolution authorizing agreements by and between the City of West Plains, Missouri and Morris and Munger Engineers, LLC. The motion was made by Councilman Goss and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept Bill 892, which becomes Resolution 892. Motion passed unanimously.

 

E.     Bill 893 to become Resolution 893. A Resolution authorizing and ratifying the loan of Economic Development Grant Funds previously received through the Title IX Economic Adjustment SSED Project to Floyd J. Henson, Henson Enterprises, INC. The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept Bill 893, which becomes Resolution 893. Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

VI. COUNCIL ACTION

 

A.    Bid—Brass Fittings for Water Department

The motion was made by Councilman Goss and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept the bid from HD Supply of St. Louis, MO for $8,671.71 Motion passed unanimously. 

 

 

HD Supply of St. Louis

2-2” Metersetters

$966.26

60-3/4” Metersetters

$5,128.20

60-3/4” Male adapters

$438.00

80-3/4” Corporations

$1,305.60

50-3/4” Female adapters

$384.00

28-3/4” Curb stop

$449.68

Total

$8,671.74

           

B.     Bid—Purchase Uniform Pocket Shirts

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept the bid from Cindi’s Apparel of West Plains, MO for $5.79 a shirt. Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

Quantity

Cindi’s Apparel

420 T-Shirts

$5.79

 

C.     Bid—8” Sewer Main for Sewer Department

The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Goss to accept the highest bid from Mainline of Springfield, MO for $18,849.60 Motion passed unanimously.

 

Item

Mainline of Spfd, MO

11,088’ 8” SDR-35

$1.70

Total

$18,849.60

 

D.    Bid—Street name signs for Street Department

The motion was made by Councilman Goss and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept the bid from G&C Supply of Atwood, TN for $4,060.00. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Quantity

G&C Supply

232 Signs

$17.50

Total

$4,060.00

 

E.     Bid—Fence for Washington Avenue Bridge

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Goss to accept the bid from Ozark Fence of Willow Springs, MO for $1,490.00. Motion passed unanimously.

                       

Ozark Fence

$1,490.00

5% Bid Bond

45 days

 

F.     Bid—Hydraulic Hose for Rescue Truck          

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept the bid from Holmatro of Glen Burnie, MD for $2,638.50. This was the only supplier who bid. Motion passed unanimously.  

 

Quantity

Holmatro of Glen Burnie, MD

200’ Hose

$12.4275’

3-Female coupler

$52.50 each

2-Male coupler

$21.00 each

4-Seal Ring

$1.50 each

Total

$2,638.40

 

 

G.    Website Services Proposal         

The motion was made by Councilman Goss and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept the Roger Good’s proposal for $15.00 an hour. The proposal was accepted without a contract. Motion passed unanimously.

 

H.    Liquor License—Traver Home Winery

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to approve the liquor license for the Traver Home Winery. Motion passed unanimously.

 

I.        Request to Destroy Records

The motion was made by Councilman Goss and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to destroy Accident Reports from January 2003 to May 2004. Motion passed unanimously.

 

J.       Planning and Zoning Recommendations

a.       Shoe Factory Commons, Dick Davidson, Howell Creek Property Company, Site Development Plan.

1.      The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Goss to accept the Planning and Zoning Recommendations for the Shoe Factory Commons. Motion passed unanimously.

b.      Preliminary Plat for Gary Holloway, Butler Plaza

1.      The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept the Butler Plaza plat. Motion passed unanimously.

K.    West Plains Country Club Fireworks Display Approval

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Goss to approve the fireworks display for the West Plains Country Club. It was noted a fire truck will be on site while fireworks are shot off. Motion passed unanimously.

 

VII.    ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

A.     Project Update

·         The Streets are going well and at least half of them are finished.

·         There has been a new mix on three streets, made from shingles and recycled asphalt pavement.

·         The Civic Center Board will discuss the pool work, the HVAC plans, and the architect’s plan for the East Entrance.

·         Fire Station #1 will apply for a fire grant. If approved It will help enhance existing facilities to help get trucks out quicker.

 

B.        Electric Power Supply

·       The Council met with Neil Adams and he discussed installing a 161 line, new transformer, and possible renewal energy plant.  

·        

C.      Reese School

·       Mike and Sheila Newton want to donate Reese School to the City.

·       Our staff is working on an estimate of what it would cost to take the building down.

·       The site might be considered for a new City bus barn. .

 

VIII. MISCELLANEOUS

 

A.    Reappoint Pam Hessee to the Library Board for a three year term ending July 2012.

B.     Appoint Davis Roush and Jim Decker to the Library Board for three year terms ending July 2012. (Replacing John Grisham and Jane Streff)

C.     Reappoint Jay Padgett and Mark Basom to the Land and Clearance for Redevelopment Board for four year terms ending July 2013.

 

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Goss to appoint and reappoint all board members. Motion passed unanimously.

 

IX. Adjourn

 

            The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

                                                                        CITY OF WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI

 

 

                                                                        BY: ________________________________

                                                                                MAYOR JOE PAUL (J. P.)  EVANS

ATTEST:

 

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CITY CLERK MALLORY PREWETT