MINUTES
WEST PLAINS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 22, 2001

The West Plains City Council met in regular session on January 22, 2001 at West Plains Public Library, 750 West Broadway with the following members present: Mayor Joe Paul Evans, Councilman Jack Pahlmann, Councilwoman Judy North, Councilman Louis Citro, Councilman Bob Burtrum, City Administrator/Engineer Royce Fugate, P.E., City Clerk Connie Shelton, and City Attorney Charles Cantrell.


I. PRELIMINARIES:

Mayor Evans established a quorum and called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Bob McGee gave the invocation. Councilman Citro led the Pledge of Allegiance.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that the minutes of December 18, 2000 regular meeting and January 16, 2001 special meeting be approved. Motion passed unanimously.

III. CONSIDERATION OF PAYROLL AND BILLS:

The motion was made by Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Citro to approve payment for the payrolls of December 26, 2000 and January 9, 2001 and bills for December 2000. Motion passed unanimously.

IV. CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

City Clerk Connie Shelton gave a financial report ending December 31, 2000 (copy attached).

V. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS

A. General Marty, SMSU Long Range Plan Update

General Fred Marty presented an update on the long-range plan for Southwest Missouri State University – West Plains Campus and requested approval for planning purposes. He said the plan includes the acquisition of properties (when the owners are ready to sell) and vacating some north/south streets such as Franklin, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota between Broadway on the west and West Main on the south. A section of Cleveland Street would also need to be vacated. Current plans do not include the south edge of Broadway Street because that has already been established commercially. General Marty reported that enrollment is up 75% over the last decade and a 10% increase is expected for the spring semester. Regarding buildings, $150,000 has been requested from the state legislature to triple the existing library and the post office building will be utilized for office space as soon as they find a new location. He recommended that the plan be formally accepted along with a zoning standard to incorporate the university area to discourage speculators.

B. Richard Sharp, No Smoking Ordinance

Mr. Sharp said that he has filed police complaints about local businesses not following Ordinance 3482 that prohibits smoking in public places except in designated areas. He requested that an article be placed in the Quill reminding citizens and business owners of this law. He also said that Misty Jordon, Project SAFE, would provide signs to businesses free of charge. City Administrator Fugate said that he would prepare an article.

C. Dr. Jaydee Martin, Fluoridation of Public Water Supply

Dr. Martin presented Council with petitions containing 374 signatures (copy attached) of citizens who are against putting fluoride in the public water supply. He said that the cost/benefit factor does not support the addition of fluoride, that studies show only a 1% decrease in tooth decay, topical application of fluoride—not ingestion is the effective means for administering fluoride, there is already a voluntary program in the Elementary schools for rinse and spit of fluoride, health problems or equipment malfunction could be an issue, and the dosage can’t be controlled because people ingest different amounts of water. (Copy of summary attached.) Lori Wood said that she would also like to turn in a petition against fluoridation.

VI. READING OF BILLS:

A. Bill No. 3701 to become Ordinance No. 3701 to vacate right-of-way- Hoover Properties (Preacher Roe Blvd) was given second reading. The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that second reading of Bill No. 3701 be accepted and become Ordinance No. 3701.

    Aye Nay Not Voting Not Present
Mayor Evans   X      
Councilman Burtrum   X      
Councilman Citro   X      
Councilman Pahlmann   X      
Councilwoman North   X      

Motion passed.

B. Bill No. 3703 to become Ordinance No. 3703 adding a new subsection to Section 16-12 of the West Plains Code of Ordinance to exempt vendors who participate in organization sponsored events and the Annual Howell County Fair from the business license requirement was given first reading. The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilwoman North that first reading of Bill No. 3703 be accepted.

    Aye Nay Not Voting Not Present
Mayor Evans   X      
Councilman Burtrum   X      
Councilman Citro   X      
Councilman Pahlmann   X      
Councilwoman North   X      

Motion passed.

C. Bill No. 3704 to become Ordinance No 3704 amending Chapter 21 of the City Code by adding a new Article 9 regulating the sale of tobacco products to persons under the age of 18 repealing all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith was given first reading. The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that first reading of Bill No. 3704 be accepted.

    Aye Nay Not Voting Not Present
Mayor Evans   X      
Councilman Burtrum   X      
Councilman Citro   X      
Councilman Pahlmann   X      
Councilwoman North   X      

Motion passed.

D. Bill No. 3705 to become Ordinance No. 3705 amending the Personnel Policy Manual as provided in Ordinance 3469, 3581, and 3648 for the City of West Plains was given first reading. The motion was made by Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Citro that first reading of Bill No. 3705 be tabled. Motion passed unanimously.

E. Bill No. 3706 to become Ordinance No. 3706 providing for the imposition of a 3/8 cent transportation sales tax in the City of West Plains, Missouri for transportation purposes was given first and second reading. The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that first and second reading of Bill No. 3706 be accepted and become Ordinance No. 3706.

    Aye Nay Not Voting Not Present
Mayor Evans   X      
Councilman Burtrum   X      
Councilman Citro   X      
Councilman Pahlmann   X      
Councilwoman North   X      

Motion passed.

F. Bill No. 547 to become Resolution 547 authorizing an emergency electrical project mutual agreement by and between the City of West Plains and the Missouri Public Utility Alliance. City Administrator Fugate reported that after checking with MIRMA Insurance, he would recommend this contract be held until the FEMA mutual aid agreement is reviewed and the insurance concerns are satisfied. The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that Bill No. 547 is tabled. Motion passed unanimously.

VII. COUNCIL ACTION

A. Application for 5% Tavern License-Townhouse Tavern

The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept the application for 5% Tavern License-Townhouse Tavern. Motion passed unanimously.

B. Bid – Well #14

    Alternative A   Total
Midwest Hydro   $18,000   $107,785
Harper Drilling   $17,500   $112,235
Flynn Drilling   $19,000   $111,807
Layne Western   $19,000   $167,190

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro to accept the bid of Midwest Hydro for a total of $107,785.00. Motion passed unanimously.

C. Bid-Floor Buffer for City Hall

    Total Warranty Type
Jonesboro Inst.   $1,099 2 year Demo Unit
SJS   $895 90 day Used Unit

The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilwoman North to accept the bid of Jonesboro Inst for $1,099.00 because of the unit age and warranty. Motion passed unanimously.

D. Bid – Uniforms for Electric Department 
                   42 shirts        42 trousers                 Total
  Cintas              $52.00             $63.25             $4,840.50
  Southern            $64.00             $61.00             $5,250.00
  Rental              $79.05             $82.45             $6,783.00
The Motion was made Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept the bid of Cintas for $4,840.50. Motion passed unanimously.

E. Bid – 4” Metal Pipe for Complex Building 
                          1400’               Total
  Pipe Plus               $2.50               $3,500.00
  Cockron Iron            $5.35               $7,490.00
The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept the bid of Pipe Plus for $3,500.00. Motion passed unanimously.

F. Bid – Well Pump for Inventory 
  Preferred Pump                      $2,550.00
  Pump Shop                           $2,599.00
  Cullum & Brown                      $2,622.00
The motion was made by Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Citro to accept the bid of Preferred Pump for $2,550.00. Motion passed unanimously.

G. Bid – 100 HP Pump Motor for Inventory 
  Webtrol                              $4,738.00
  Preferred Pump                       $5,250.00
  Pump Shop                            $5,286.00
  Cullum Brown                         $6,397.00
The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept the bid of Webtrol for $4,738.00. Motion passed unanimously.

H. Bid – 1/0 Pump Wire for Inventory 
                            600’                Total
  Webtrol                   $3.66               $2,196.00
  Preferred Pump            $4.75               $2,850.00
  Harry Cooper              $4.32               $2,592.00
The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept the bid of Webtrol for $2,196.00. Motion passed unanimously.

I. Bid- Drop Box for City Hall 
  Kingsley                                  $2,795.00
  Amer Security                             $2,014.00
The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilwoman North to accept the bid of Amer. Security for $2,014.00. Motion passed unanimously.

J. Bid – Wire and Breaker Material for Substation 
  Harry Cooper Supply                      $7,590.81  + freight on wire
  Cummins Utility                          no bid
  WP Electric                              no bid
  TBN                                      no bid
  Graybar                                  $15,933.06
  Arkansas Electric                        Incomplete bid
  Fletcher Reinhardt                       Incomplete bid
The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept the bid of Harry Cooper Supply for $7,590.81 + freight on wire. Motion passed unanimously.

K. Bid- 1- Ton Truck for Electric Department

Morlan Shell         $12,000.00 for 1994 Ford 1-Ton Super Duty

The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilwoman North to accept the bid of Morlan Shell for $12,000.00 for a 1994 Ford 1 Ton Super Duty. Motion passed unanimously.

VIII. MISCELLANEOUS

A. Re-appoint Councilman Citro to South Central Solid Waste Management District

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to reappoint Councilman Citro to the South Central Solid Waste Management District. Yea: Councilwoman North, Mayor Evans, Councilman Burtrum, and Councilman Pahlmann. Abstain: Councilman Citro. Motion passed.

B. Reset February Regular Meeting

Members agreed to reset the February regular council meeting to Tuesday, February 20 because of President’s Day.

C. Council Reports

IX. ADJOURN

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro that the meeting adjourn.

CITY OF WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI

BY:
MAYOR JOE PAUL (J. P.) EVANS

ATTEST:
CITY CLERK, CONNIE SHELTON