The West Plains City Council met in regular session on April 22, 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 Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilwoman North that the minutes of March 25, 2002 regular meeting and April 8, 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 Burtrum to approve payment for the payrolls of April 2 and April 16, 2002 and bills for March 2002. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Connie Shelton gave a preliminary financial report for the period ending March 31, 2002 (copy attached).
V. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
A.
Toney Aid – Downtown Association
Toney Aid requested additional parking for the downtown area. He said that:
Ø The parking lot on Leyda is in a good location but is in bad repair and needs maintenance/landscaping. This lot would hold about 45-48 cars if repaired but is not being used at this time.
Ø Better sidewalks to the square are needed. Because many employees would use this, he requested that they be at least partially covered if possible.
Ø Stairs are needed at the corner.
Ø Better enforcement of parking codes is needed, perhaps a full time officer.
Ø A parking garage between the Civic Center and the downtown area would be ideal and would benefit both areas. He asked about possible grants.
He also said that it is his personal opinion that parking meters would be a good investment for downtown. This would generate revenue for more enforcement personnel. He said in the past meters generated enough money to pay for the meters, maintain parking lots, and even purchase new parking lots.
Reference to an unsigned agreement with the County on parking was made—this will be researched.
VI. READING OF BILLS:
A.
Bill No. 3759 to become Ordinance No. 3759
correcting certain parts of Section 74-39 Solid Waste Service Chare; User Fees
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Plains, Missouri was given first
and second reading. City
Administrator noted that this is not an increase or change in current policy
but merely a correction of the Code of Ordinances. The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by
Councilman Burtrum that first and second reading of Bill No. 3759 be accepted
and become Ordinance No. 3759.
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. 3760 to become Ordinance No. 3760
adding a new section to the code of Ordinances of the City of West Plains,
Missouri Section 90-563 (ATV – liability insurance required) was given first
reading. The motion was made by Councilman
Citro and seconded by Councilwoman North to accept the first reading of Bill
3760.
Council noted that many
cities do not issue permits for ATV’s on city streets. Guy Hollingshed spoke against ATV’s on
public streets citing that they are not made for highway usage and are unsafe
when used this way. He questioned
whether the issuance of a permit by the City would make the city liable in the
event of an accident and that this would take a special kind of insurance if
even available. Police Chief Brotherton
agreed that they should not be allowed.
Council agreed to get public input and look into this before the next
meeting.
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. 600 to become Resolution No. 600
of the City of West Plains authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
agreement with Ozarks Community Television (OCTV) for public relations services
was read. The motion was made by
Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann that Bill No. 600 be
accepted and become Resolution 600.
Motion passed unanimously.
D.
Bill No. 601 to become Resolution No. 601
of the City of West Plains, Missouri authorizing execution of grant documents
for a community development block grant program (Carlson Gardner) was
read. The motion was made by Councilman
Pahlmann and seconded by Councilwoman Burtrum that Bill No. 601 be accepted and
become Resolution No. 601. Yea: Councilman Citro, Councilman Burtrum,
Councilman Pahlmann, and Mayor Evans.
Nay: Councilwoman North. Motion passed.
E.
Bill No. 602A to become Resolution No.
602A authorizing an agreement between the City of West Plains and CSC Credit
Services for non-payment reporting services and tracking reports was read. The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann
and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that Bill No. 602A be accepted and become
Resolution No. 602A. Motion passed
unanimously.
F.
Bill No. 602B to become Resolution No.
602B authorizing the City of West Plains, Missouri to continue on a
month-to-month basis with Charter Communications under the existing expired
cable franchise agreement until such time as a new franchise agreement is
finalized was read. City Attorney
Charles Cantrell said that Charter Cable Company would like to meet with the
City about changes in technology before a final franchise agreement is
written. The motion was made by
Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro that Bill No. 602B be
accepted and become Resolution No. 602B.
Motion passed unanimously.
G.
Bill No. 603 to become Resolution No. 603
authorizing a loan agreement between the City of West Plains and Community
First National Bank for a rescue truck was read. The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by
Councilwoman North that Bill No. 603 be accepted and become Resolution No.
603. Motion passed unanimously.
City Administrator reported that in October an agreement was made with Grisham Enterprises to finish Winchester Street in Quail Run Subdivision by April 30, 2002 or they would forfeit a $10,000 bond to the City. He recommended that they be given a 60-day extension (copies of new bond commitment letter attached). The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Citro to approve the 60-day extension for the completion of Winchester Street. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Bid – Water Meters for
Inventory
Water Products Spfd Winwater United Systems G&C Supply
700 complete $140.00 $142.00
700 meters $73.00 $54.00
700 modules $117.50 $97.00
Total complete $98,000.00 $99,400.00
Total meters $51,100.00 $37,800.00
Total module $82,250.00 $67,900.00
The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilwoman North to approve water meters for inventory from Springfield Winwater for $98,000.00. Motion passed unanimously.
trade trade
Altec $132,192.00 17,000. 18,000. $97,192.00
Bus Andrews $133,148.00 7,500. 7,500. $118,148.00
Kranz $139,308.00 16,501. 17,501. $105,306.00
Drake-Scruggs $135,096.00 14,500. 16,500. $104,096.00
Combatel $134,212.00 16,500. $17,500. $100,212.00
Farco $138,142.00 12,500 14,500 $111,142.00
The motion was made by Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Citro to approve 2-bucket trucks for Electric Department from Altec for $97,192.00. Motion passed unanimously.
D.
Bid – Truck for
Transfer Station
New Trade-in Total
Mid America $65,922.92 $15,000.00 $50,922.92
MHC Kenworth $71,744.00 $10,000.00 $61,744.00
Jenkins $64,268.00 $10,000.00 $54,268.00
Alternate Bid $59,927.00 $10,000.00 $49,927.00
Council agreed to add a power take off (PTO) unit to
the package at $450.00. The motion was
made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to approve the
alternate bid of Jenkins for $59,927 plus the PTO for $450. Motion passed unanimously.
E.
Bid –Mower for Cemetery
Edgeller & Harper $9,098.00
The motion was made by Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept the bid of Edgeller & Harper for $9,098.00 Motion passed unanimously.
F. Bid – Pickup for Animal Control
The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and
seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept the bid of Morlan Shell for
$10,000.00. Motion passed unanimously.
G. Bid –
Storm Siren Controls
VIII. ADMINISTRATOR’S
REPORT
City Administrator Fugate reported on the following:
Ø The City received a $150,000 federal grant
for drainage and resurfacing work at the airport.
Ø A total of $750 has been donated for the drug
dog.
Ø Door hangars will be placed after a new water
meter installation warning citizens about the hazard of mowing over the
meters. Citizens who damage water
meters will be charged replacement cost.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
A.
Board of City Pride
Re-Appointments – Pat Osborne, John Richards, Tim Waggoner (5-year terms)
The motion was made by Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to Re-Appointment Pat Osborne, John Richards, and Tim Waggoner for 5-year terms. Motion passed unanimously.
B.
Council Reports
Council members reported on current activities and Mayor Evans requested
that estimates be obtained for repairing the parking lot on Leyda as well as
stairs and sidewalks from that lot to the square.
C.
Aircraft Show
Ray Fine announced that there would be a state aircraft convention at the Pomona Airport.
X. ADJOURN
The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously.
CITY
OF WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI
BY:
MAYOR JOE PAUL (J. P.) EVANS
ATTEST:
CITY
CLERK, CONNIE SHELTON