The West Plains City Council met in regular session on March 25, 2002 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, Councilwoman Judy North, City Administrator/Engineer Royce Fugate, P.E., City Clerk Connie Shelton, and City Attorney Charles Cantrell.
Mayor Evans established a quorum and called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. City Administrator Fugate gave the invocation and Councilman Citro led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The motion was made by Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that the minutes of February 19, 2002 regular meeting and March 11, 2002 special meeting be approved. Motion passed unanimously.
III. CONSIDERATION
OF PAYROLL AND BILLS:
The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to approve payment for the payrolls of February 19, 2002, March 5, 2002, and March 19, 2002 and bills for February 2002. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Connie Shelton gave a financial report for the period ending February 28, 2002 (copy attached).
V. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
A.
Mary Beth Bristow, Sylvan Learning Center – Parking on
Square
Mrs. Bristow reported that more parking is needed on the square especially around 4:00 p.m. She said that as business increases, this will become even more of a problem for her customers. Council discussed parking meters, a dumpster in the alley on the west side, and the need for a parking garage. Council also asked City Administrator Fugate to set up a meeting with County Commissioner Larry Spence to discuss the problem of employees parking on the square.
B.
Boy Scouts
Council recognized several boy scouts in the audience.
VI. READING OF
BILLS:
A.
Bill No. 3756 to become Ordinance No. 3756
authorizing the Mayor of the City of West Plains, Missouri to execute an
agreement on behalf of the City with the Missouri Highway and Transportation
commission for a grant to fund a general public transportation project to be
funded under chapter 53(5311) of Title 49, United States Code was given first
and second reading. The motion was
made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Citro that first and
second reading of Bill No. 3756 be accepted and become Ordinance No. 3756.
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. 3757 to become Ordinance No. 3757
naming a section of Broadway the Jackie D. Garrett Drive was given first and
second reading. The motion was made by
Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept the first and
second reading of Bill 3757 to become Ordinance 3757.
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. 3758 to become Ordinance No. 3758
authorizing the sale of real estate to Kutter & Associates, Inc. was given
first and second reading. City Administrator Fugate said that the City would
not be obligated to clean the property under this agreement. The motion was made by Councilman Citro and
seconded by Councilman Burtrum that first and second reading of Bill No. 3758
be accepted and become Ordinance No. 3758.
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. 595 to become Resolution No. 595
to approve the execution of Community Development Block Grant documents for
Carlson Gardner, Inc. was read. It was
noted that these documents stipulate that the city would be obligated to
relocate citizens in the project area.
However, there are no citizens being relocated on this project. The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann
and seconded by Councilman Citro that Bill No. 595 be accepted and become
Resolution 595. Motion passed
unanimously.
E.
Bill No. 596 to become Resolution No. 596
of the City of West Plains, Missouri authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement with the Greater West Plains Chamber of Commerce for
economic development was read. The
motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilwoman North that
Bill No. 596 be accepted and become Resolution No. 596. Yea:
Councilman Citro, Councilwoman North, Councilman Burtrum, and Councilman
Pahlmann. Abstain: Mayor Evans. Motion passed.
F.
Bill No. 597 to become Resolution No. 597
of the City of West Plains, Missouri authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement with the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce for
management of the Ozark Heritage Welcome Center was read. The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum
and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann that Bill No. 597 be accepted and become
Resolution No. 597. Motion passed
unanimously.
G.
Bill No. 598 to become Resolution No. 598
authorizing a 5-year lease of premises agreement by and between the City of
West Plains and the Missouri Department of Transportation for property located
near the north entrance of the Ozark Heritage Welcome Center was read. City
Administrator Fugate said the Board of City Pride has a sign ready to go up in
this area. The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilwoman
North that Bill No. 598 be accepted and become Resolution No. 598. Motion passed unanimously.
H.
Bill No. 599 to become Resolution No. 599
of the City of West Plains, Missouri authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an assignment of lease agreement by and between the City of West
Plains, Missouri, the Southwest Missouri Office on Aging, and Riverways Support
Services of Ozarks Medical Center (Adult Day Care Center) was read. The motion was made by Councilman Citro and
seconded by Councilman Burtrum that Bill No. 599 be accepted and become
Resolution No. 599. Motion passed
unanimously.
The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilwoman North to approve the FY03 City budget. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Budget Approval -
Utilities
The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to approve the FY03 Utility budget. Motion passed unanimously.
The motion was made by Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Citro to approve the FY03 Public Library and Civic Center Budget. Motion passed unanimously.
D. Tavern Liquor
License Application – Pizza Inn
The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and
seconded by Councilman Citro to accept the application for a Tavern Liquor
License for Pizza Inn. Motion passed
unanimously.
E.
Recommendation of Police Chief Search Committee
The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilwoman North to accept the recommendation of the Police Chief Search Committee and appoint Charles Brotherton to this position. Motion passed unanimously. City Administrator Fugate said that Chief Brotherton would like to consider an assistant chief and that the position would be posted internally and externally if that comes open.
F. Bid – Fence for Wells 13 and 14
The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded
by Councilwoman North to accept the bid of WP Fence for $7,507.00. Motion passed unanimously.
F.
Bid – Gravel for FY03
VIII. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
A.
Reset April Council
Meeting
Council members agreed to meet on April 22 at 7:00 for the regular council meeting
B.
Set date for Council Reorganization Meeting
Council members agreed to meet on April 8 at 6:30 for the reorganization meeting.
C.
Spring Trash Pickup
Dates April 22-26, 2002
City Administrator Fugate reported that spring trash pickup will be on April 22-26 and there will be a hazardous waste collection Saturday, April 20.
D.
Employee
Recognition
City Administrator Fugate recognized employees Scott Marcak, Joe Owens, and Dennis Cook for using an old salt spreader on a dump truck to accomplish a three-man crack seal operation (copy attached).
E.
Fire Department –
Lock Boxes
City Administrator Fugate reported that the International Fire Code requires that a key box be available for some businesses. This is a secure box located on the building with business keys inside for fire emergencies. He said that several businesses already have these but that some are resisting. The cost is $200 and can be used for more than one business. He will do a news release explaining the benefits but that it will not be forced on those who object.
F.
Airport Hangar Rent
Council reviewed a proposed increase in hangar rent for the airport (copy attached).
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
A.
Appoint Replacement
for Seth Bryant, SMSU Student ExOfficio Member to Park Board-Katie Cameron,
Term Expires June 2002
Council agreed to appoint Katie Cameron to the Park Board as ex-officio representative for SMSU.
B.
Council Reports
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