MINUTES

WEST PLAINS CITY COUNCIL MEETING

January 27, 2003

 

The West Plains City Council met in regular session on January 27, 2003 at West Plains Public Library, 750 West Broadway with the following members present: Mayor Joe Paul Evans, Councilman Jack Pahlmann, 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.  Councilman Citro led the Pledge of Allegiance. City Attorney, Charles Cantrell, led the invocation.

 

 

II.            APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann that the minutes of December 16, 2002 regular meeting be approved.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

III.            CONSIDERATION OF PAYROLL AND BILLS:

 

The motion was made by Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to approve payment for the payrolls of December 24, 2002, January 7, 2003, and January 21, 2003 and bills for December 2002.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

IV.            CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

 

City Clerk Connie Shelton presented the financial report for the month of December 2002 (copy attached).

 

V.               RECOGNITION OF GUESTS

Dan Leary spoke on behalf of approximately 50 residents in support of a peaceful resolution to the middle-east conflict.  He requested that the city council adopt a resolution stating that the city also strongly supports a peaceful solution to the crisis in Iran.  Mayor Evans told the group that the Council would consider a resolution and said whatever the formal decision regarding action, he felt everyone would prefer a peaceful resolution if that is feasible.

 

 

 

 

VI.            READING OF BILLS:

 

A.                 Bill No. 3784 to become Ordinance No. 3784 appointing the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority to serve the City Council of the City of West Plains, Missouri in matters pertaining to the city’s 2003 Community Development Block Grant and establishing said authority’s functions, duties, and authority was given second reading.  The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that the second reading of Bill 3784 be accepted and become Ordinance No. 3784.

 

Aye            Nay            Not Voting            Not Present

Mayor Evans                                    X

Councilman Citro                        X

Councilman Pahlmann            X

Councilwoman North                        X                       

Councilman Burtrum                         X

Motion passed

 

B.     Bill No. 3785 to become Ordinance No. 3785 establishing Housing Rehabilitation Grant Guidelines under the City of West Plains, Missouri Community Development Block Grant Application was given second reading.  The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Citro that the second reading of Bill No. 3785 be accepted and become Ordinance No. 3785.

Aye            Nay            Not Voting            Not Present

Mayor Evans                                    X

Councilman Citro                        X

Councilman Pahlmann            X

Councilwoman North                        X                       

Councilman Burtrum                         X

Motion passed

 

                             

C.     Bill No. 3786 to become Ordinance No. 3786 annexing certain territory into the City of West Plains, Missouri (Physicians Acumen Enterprises C-2 Zone) was given second reading.  The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that the second reading of Bill No. 3786 be accepted and become Ordinance 3786.

 

Aye            Nay            Not Voting            Not Present

                        Mayor Evans                           X

                        Councilman Citro                     X

                        Councilman Pahlmann            X

                        Councilwoman North               X

                        Councilman Burtrum                 X

                        Motion Passed

 

D.    Bill No. 3787 to become Ordinance No. 3787 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 (Physicians Acumen Enterprises R-2 to C-2) was given second reading. The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that second reading of Bill 3787 be accepted and become Ordinance 3787.

 

Aye            Nay            Not Voting            Not Present

                        Mayor Evans                           X

                        Councilman Citro                     X

                        Councilman Pahlmann            X

                        Councilwoman North               X

                        Councilman Burtrum                 X

                        Motion Passed

 

E.     Bill 3790 to become Ordinance No. 3790 amending an existing section of the Code of Ordinances for the City of West Plains, Missouri, pertaining to stopping, standing, and parking was given first reading.  The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilwoman North that the first reading of Bill No. 3790 be accepted.

 

Aye            Nay            Not Voting            Not Present

                        Mayor Evans                           X

                        Councilman Citro                     X

                        Councilman Pahlmann            X

                        Councilwoman North               X

                        Councilman Burtrum                 X

                        Motion Passed

 

F.      Bill 3791 to become Ordinance No. 3791 vacating a portion of Bratton Avenue (Industrial Development Corporation for Arlee Home Fashions) was given first reading.  The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that first reading of Bill No. 3791 be accepted.

Aye            Nay            Not Voting            Not Present

                        Mayor Evans                           X

                        Councilman Citro                     X

                        Councilman Pahlmann            X

                        Councilwoman North               X

                        Councilman Burtrum                 X

                        Motion Passed

           

 

 

 

 

                                   

VII.            COUNCIL ACTION

 

A.                Authorize a Request for Actuarial Report-Lagers Employment Retirement LT-10 65, 80 & Out to L-6 80 & Out

 

City of Administrator Fugate explained that Lagers also has another plan (L-6) available and that employees have requested that this be considered.  He said it would be a considerable added benefit, increasing the amount from age of retirement to age 65.  There will be no cost for the actuarial report from Lagers.  The motion was made by Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to approve the request for an actuarial report for Lagers Employment Retirement to L-6 80 & Out.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

B.        Resort Liquor License, Paul Knight for West Plains Country Club (name change only)

                                                                               

City Administrator Fugate reported that this is a liquor manager name change only for the Country Club.  The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to approve the Resort Liquor License to Paul Knight for West Plains Country Club.  Motion passed unanimously.                        

 

C.          Tavern Liquor License, West Plains Opera House, Russ Cochran

 

The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to approve the tavern liquor license, West Plains Opera House, Russ Cochran.  Motion passed unanimously.

           

 

D.        Bid – Electric Meters for Inventory

                                                            Total                           

            Diversified Elec.                        $10,200.00

            Hughes Supply             $10,100.00

 

            The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilwoman North to accept the bid of Hughes Supply for $10,100.00. Motion passed unanimously.

 

E.         Bid – Wire for Inventory

                                                            Total

            Elasco                                      $40,416.50

            Flet Reinhardt                           $42,994.30

            Graybar                                    $39,436.43

            Harry Cooper                           $40,578.69

            WP Electric                              $23,500.24

            TBN Electric                            $21,952.44

            Delmo                                      $41,453.40

            Diversified                                $42,055.50

            Ark. Electric                             $43,088.90

 

            The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Citro to accept the bid of Graybar for $39,436.43.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

F.         Bid – Transformers for Inventory

                                                            Total Life Cycle Cost

            Harry Cooper                           $184,233.75

            Arkansas Elec.                         Incomplete bid

            Elasco                                      $199,617.66

            Graybar                                    $182,359.07

            Diversified                                $217,937.01

            Flet. Reinhardt                          $198,766.66

            Alternate Bid                            $190,979.74                           

 

            The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro to accept the bid of Harry Cooper Supply for $184,233.75.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

G.        Bid – Uniforms for Electric Department

           

                                                Total

            Cintas                           $4,679.64

            Southern Carthage        $5,825.40

            Workizer                      $4,699.80

 

            The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilwoman North to accept the bid of Cintas for $4,679.64.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

H.        Bid – Laptop Computer for Electric Department

           

                                                Total

            Comp Source               $1,699.00

            Quality Comp               $1,729.00

 

            The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilwoman North to accept the bid of Computer Source for $1,699.00.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

 

 

 

I.                   Bid – 600 Water Meters with ERTs for Inventory

 

Total

           

                        Water Products            No Bid

                        Spfd Winwater            $82,500.00

                        G&C Supply              $93,000.00

 

The motion was made by Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept the bid of Spfd. Winwater for $82,500.00.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

J.                  Bid – Maintenance on Pool

Total

                        Quality Pools                $30,800.00

 

City Administrator Fugate explained that this is the only bid we could get and that this would probably have to be done every four years.  The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept the bid of Quality Pools for $30,800.00.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

K.                Planning Commission Recommendations

1.      Ronald Franks and Dean Fox-Conditional Use Permit for Car Lot in R-1 (Single Family Residential) Zone, 641 Preacher Roe Blvd.

(Vote from Planning Commission was tied-no recommendation)

 

Dalene Fox said that she would like to have a small-scale car lot (4-5 cars) at her home at 641 Preacher Roe Blvd.  She said that she had agreement from her neighbors behind and beside her house for this operation.  She asked that this request be approved on a trial basis for one year.

 

Council advised that the last three conditional use permit requests have been denied because of the desire to keep residential neighborhoods looking residential.  They also discussed the comprehensive plan and possible inclusion of that area in a corridor rezoning.

 

The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to deny the Ronald Franks and Dean Fox – Conditional Use Permit for Car Lot in R-1 Zone, 641 Preacher Roe Blvd.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

 

 

                                                                       

VIII.                ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

                       

 

IX.                   MISCELLANEOUS

A.                 Set Council Meeting Date for February

Council agreed to meet February 17, 2003 for the regular meeting.

 

B.                 New Employee (Joanne Abbey), Appreciation Plaque (Henry Thompson)

City Administrator Fugate introduced Joanne Abbey, Welcome Center Manager.  He also reported that a plaque had been presented to Henry Thompson, former employee at the Welcome Center in appreciation of his dedicated service.

 

X.  ADJOURN

 

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

 

                                                                        CITY OF WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI

 

 

 

                                                                        BY:                                                     

                                                                                MAYOR JOE PAUL (J. P.)  EVANS

ATTEST:

 

 

                                                           

CITY CLERK, CONNIE SHELTON