The West Plains City Council met in regular session on May 20, 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 Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro that the minutes of April 22, 2002 regular meeting and May 8, 2002 special meeting be approved as corrected. 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 April 30 and May 14, 2002 and bills for April 2002. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Connie Shelton gave a financial report for the period ending April 30, 2002 (copy attached).
V. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
VI. READING OF
BILLS:
A.
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 second
reading. The motion was made by
Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that this Ordinance
become Ordinance 3760. Council agreed
that since insurance cannot be obtained for an ATV unless it is licensed by the
State like a vehicle that this Ordinance should be tabled for further review.
Aye Nay Not
Voting Not Present
Mayor Evans X
Councilman Citro X
Councilman Pahlmann X
Councilwoman North X
Councilman Burtrum X
Motion passed, bill tabled.
.
B.
Bill No. 604 to become Resolution No. 604
authorizing the City of West Plains, Missouri to execute a lease agreement by
and between the City of West Plains, Missouri, a municipal corporation, and the
Board of Governors of Southwest Missouri State University for the leasing of
the West Plains Civic Center for certain school functions was read. The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann
and seconded by Councilman Citro that Bill No. 604 be accepted and become
Resolution 604. Motion passed
unanimously.
C.
Bill No. 605 to become Resolution No. 605
to vacate Amber Place and Brittany Place (Morrison Subdivision-Jerry Hall and
Mearl Frazier) was read. The motion was
made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann that Bill No.
605 be accepted and become Resolution No. 605.
Motion passed unanimously.
D.
Bill No. 606 to become Resolution No. 606
to change the official zoning map of the City of West Plains, Missouri (Home
Builder’s Association M-2 to C-2, Good Hard Drive) was read. The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann
and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that Bill No. 606 be accepted and become
Resolution No. 606. Motion passed
unanimously.
E.
Bill No. 607 to become Resolution No. 607
to vacate street right-of-way (Home Builders Association-Good Hard Drive) was
read. The motion was made by Councilman
Citro and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that Bill No. 607 be accepted and
become Resolution No. 607. Motion
passed unanimously.
F.
Bill No. 608 to become Resolution No. 608
authorizing a Pipeline License Agreement by and between the City of West Plains
and Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company was read. The motion was made by Councilwoman North
and seconded by Councilman Citro that Bill No. 608 be accepted and become
Resolution No. 608. Motion passed
unanimously.
G.
Bill No. 609 to become Resolution No. 609
authorizing a generator maintenance agreement with Quesco Turbomachinery
Services was read. City Administrator
Fugate reported that the City will have to pay for parts but this agreement
would include inspection and travel time.
The motion was made Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Burtrum
that Bill No. 609 be accepted and become Resolution No. 609. Motion passed unanimously.
The motion was made by Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Citro to approve the FY03 Tax Increment Financing Budget (copy attached). Motion passed unanimously.
B. Approval of Request to
Destroy Records
The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to destroy records (see attached list). Motion passed unanimously.
Total
S&S
Partner $1,728.20
Edg
& Harper $1,700.00
Farm
& Home $1,419.90
The motion was made by Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Citro to approve 2 cutoff saws for engineering and street construction from Farm and Home for $1,419.90. Motion passed unanimously.
D.
Bid – Carpet for
Public Safety Complex
Total
ABC $3,341.00
Butler
Carpet $4,780.43
The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and
seconded by Councilman Citro to approve the bid for carpet for the Public
Safety Complex from ABC for $3,341.00.
Motion passed unanimously.
E.
Bid –Uniforms for Fire Department
Total
Southern
Carthage $1,188.30
Franks
Uniform $1,351.30
The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilwoman North to accept the bid of Southern Carthage for $1,188.30. Motion passed unanimously.
F. Bid – Vehicle for Engineering
Department
The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded
by Councilman Burtrum to accept the bid of Morlan Shell for $11,250.00. Motion passed unanimously.
G. Bid –
Mower for Golf Course
VIII. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
A. Storm Water Complaints, Damage, Meeting Report.
City Administrator Fugate reported that there are several citizen complaints because of the abnormal amount of rainfall and resulting flooding especially in the First Christian Church, Thayer Avenue, 10th Street, and Southern Hills Shopping Center. The City had flood damage to ball fields, walking trails, fences, and streets and that efforts are underway to join with other counties to qualify for FEMA and SEMA assistance. Damage has been documented and the insurance company will have to settle first.
Regarding the storm water management meeting, West Plains does fall under Phase II Guidelines now that we are over 10,000 population. A storm water management plan must be in place by March 2003. He said that plans are to do this in-house and that another citizen fee for this will probably be necessary.
B. Mosquito Control – This is a concern because of the wet weather and the threat of mosquito borne viruses. The City does not own fog equipment but is considering contracting this out or leasing equipment. He encouraged citizens to get rid of standing water if at all possible.
C. Charter Form of Government Meeting Set for 7:00 Wednesday, May 22 at the Public Library. He encouraged the public to attend.
D. Downtown Parking: The parking lot in front of Rieck’s Waterworks would add 30 spaces and if the wall is taken down, it would add spaces. Total cost for this project would be $8,000 and Mayor Evans stated that he thought the Downtown Association would split the costs but will check with them.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
A.
Reappoint Park
Board Members –3 Year Terms-Raymond Blake, Myles Smith, Peggy Kissinger
The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro to re-appoint Raymond Blake, Myles Smith, and Peggy Kissinger for 3-year terms. Motion passed unanimously.
B.
Reappoint Tax
Increment Financing Board Members 4 Year Terms, Thom Sheridan and Paul Childers
The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to re-appoint Thom Sheridan and Paul Childers for 4-year terms. Motion passed unanimously.
C.
Council Reports
X. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
FOR LITIGATION DISCUSSION RSMo 610.021. (1)
The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to adjourn to closed session for litigation discussion as provided by RSMo 610.021 (1).
Aye Nay Not
Voting Not Present
Mayor Evans X
Councilman Citro X
Councilman Pahlmann X
Councilwoman North X
Councilman Burtrum X
Motion passed.
XI. 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:
CITY
CLERK, CONNIE SHELTON