The West Plains City Council met in regular session on August 19, 2002 at West Plains Public Library, 750 West Broadway with the following members present: Councilman Jack Pahlmann, Councilman Louis Citro, Councilwoman-Mayor ProTem Judy North, Councilman Bob Burtrum, City Administrator/Engineer Royce Fugate, P.E., City Clerk Connie Shelton, and City Attorney Charles Cantrell.
Mayor Pro-Tem North established a quorum and called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. City Attorney Charles Cantrell 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 July 22, 2002 regular meeting and July 26, 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 June 23 and August 6, 2002 and bills for July 2002. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Connie Shelton gave a financial report for the period ending July 31, 2002 (copy attached).
V. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
A.
Chamber of Commerce
– Home Rule Form of Government
Chairman of the West Plains Chamber of Commerce Moe Sandfort read a letter of support for a change of government question to be placed on the ballot and offered to assist in the public information part of the process (copy of letter attached).
VI. READING OF BILLS:
A.
Bill No. 3765 to become Ordinance No. 3765
to annex property as C-2 Zone (Cary Stewart, Clyde Stewart III) was given
second reading. The motion was made by
Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann that the second reading of
Bill 3765 be accepted and become Ordinance No. 3765.
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. 3766 to become Ordinance No. 3766
revoking Article XI, All Terrain Vehicles, Section 90-559 (3) Use on City
Streets, permits issued and enacting a new Section 90-559 (3) parades in the
Code of Ordinances was given second reading.
The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman
Citro that second reading of Bill 3766 be accepted and become Ordinance 3766.
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. 3767 to become Ordinance No. 3767
revoking or changing certain sections of Division 2: Parking for the Disabled, Section 90-336 Licenses and Stickers,
Code of Ordinances was given second reading.
The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman
Pahlmann that the second reading of Bill 3767 be accepted and become Ordinance
3767.
D.
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 No. 3768 to become Ordinance No. 3768
of the City of West Plains, Missouri to establish a procedure to disclose
potential conflicts of interest and substantial interests for certain officials
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 3768 be accepted and become Ordinance No.
3768.
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 No. 3769 to become Ordinance No. 3769
authorizing the Mayor of the City of West Plains, Missouri to execute a
contract on behalf of the city with Hoover Bros. Farms, Inc. for utility
easement purchase and placement of lines, water line, hydrant, use of city
property for livestock, and altering a previous real estate contract dated
December 18, 2000 (North Water Well #14 on West End of County Road 1300) was
given first and second reading. The motion was made by Councilman Citro and
seconded by Councilman Burtrum that first and second reading of Bill 3769 be
accepted and become Ordinance No. 3769.
City Administrator Fugate recommended two changes: (1) #5 regarding hydrants, add “at this
location” and (2) #6 regarding the tree shaded area “At the end of the ten (10)
year period, HOOVER will be responsible for moving the fence back to its
original location.” Councilmen Citro
and Burtrum amended their motion to include these changes.
Aye Nay Not Voting Not Present
Mayor Evans X
Councilman Citro X
Councilman Pahlmann X
Councilwoman North X
Councilman Burtrum X
Motion Passed
G.
Bill No. 3770 to become Ordinance No. 3770
providing for the levying and collection of a 27 cent tax for the general
revenue fund within the City of West Plains, Missouri for the year 2002, upon
all real, personal and mixed property within the corporate limits of the City
of West Plains, Missouri subject to taxation 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. 3770 be accepted and become Ordinance No. 3770.
Aye Nay Not Voting Not Present
Mayor Evans X
Councilman Citro X
Councilman Pahlmann X
Councilwoman North X
Councilman Burtrum X
Motion Passed
H.
Bill No. 3771 to become Ordinance No. 3771
providing for the levying and collection of a .2221 cent tax for the public
library fund within the city of West Plains, Missouri for the year 2002, upon
all real, personal and mixed property within the corporate limits of the City
of West Plains, Missouri subject to taxation was given first and second
reading. The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman
Pahlmann that first and second reading of Bill No. 3771 be accepted and become
Ordinance No. 3771. Motion passed
unanimously.
Aye Nay Not Voting Not Present
Mayor Evans X
Councilman Citro X
Councilman Pahlmann X
Councilwoman North X
Councilman Burtrum X
Motion Passed
I.
Bill 613 to become Resolution
613. A Resolution authorizing a
consultant agreement by and between the City of West Plains, Missouri and
Heartland Strategies for municipal development service was read. The motion was made by Councilman Citro and
seconded by Councilman Pahlmann that Bill No. 613 become Resolution No.
613. Motion passed unanimously.
J.
Bill 614 to become Resolution No
614. A Resolution authorizing the
application of a grant under the recreational trails program of the Missouri
Department of Natural Resources for the Wayhaven Recreational Trail Project was
read. The motion was made by Councilman
Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann that Bill No. 614 become Resolution
No. 614. Motion passed unanimously.
K.
Bill 615 to become Resolution No.
615. A Resolution to change the
official zoning map of the City of West Plains, Missouri from R-2 to C-1 (Kevin
McCracken 301 Myrtle Street) was read.
The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman
Citro that Bill No. 615 become Resolution No. 615. Motion passed unanimously.
The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to pay the 2003 South Central Ozark Council of Governments dues. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Bid – Crossarms for
Inventory
Total
Graybar $5,200.00
Harry Cooper $4,708.00
Ark. Electric $4,720.00
Diversified Electric $4,990.00
Tenn. Valley $5,100.00
Flet. Reinhardt $4,630.00
Elasco $4,980.00
The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to approve the bid from Flet. Reinhardt for $4,630.00. Motion passed unanimously.
Total
Stewart Bros. $119,825.00
AMC Excavating $158,506.00
The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to approve Stewart Bros. for $119,825.00. Motion passed unanimously.
D.
Bid – Sandblast,
Repair and Paint Transfer Trailers
Total
JL Sandblasting $3,108.00
Rick Reese $2,800.00 (no repairs)
The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded
by Councilman Pahlmann to approve JL Sandblasting for $3,108.00. Motion passed unanimously.
E.
Bid – Pickup for Shop
Steve Pettit Marvin
Judd
1995 F350 4x4
Gas 51,000 miles $12,500.00
1996 F250 4x4
Diesel 137,000 miles $8,000.00
The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept the bid of Marvin Judd for $8,000.00. Motion passed unanimously.
F. Planning Commission
Recommendations
a.
U.S.
Cellular – Conditional Use Permit – Tower in C-2 Zone
John Brightmore of U. S. Cellular presented council
with an information packet and reviewed the location of the proposed monopole
tower (pages 5 and 6) as well as the coverage testing results on pages 18 and
19. He said the water towers were
considered but as shown on page 19, the coverage is not as good. They have given Planning Commission a letter
stating they will allow other companies to use their tower for a reasonable
fee. The motion was made by Councilman
Citro and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to approve the conditional use permit
for U. S. Cellular in C-2 Zone. Motion
passed unanimously.
b.
J&L
Cycle – Jason Good-Conditional Use Permit in R-2 Zone
City Administrator Fugate reported that the Planning Commission stipulated that merited complaints about excessive noise from the motorcycle repair could result in a revocation by them. The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to approve the conditional use permit in R-2 Zone for J&L Cycle (Jason Good). Motion passed unanimously.
VIII. ADMINISTRATOR’S
REPORT
A.
SEMA Visit – Flood
Grant. The state emergency management director recently came to West Plains and
is optimistic about the grant application submitted.
B. Comprehensive
Plan/Land Use Update. SCOCOG Manager Jim Dancy and Planner John
Murrell met recently with city staff and have developed a timeframe for the
comprehensive plan update. Their goal
is December 31, 2002. They hope to get
additional public input before a final plan is formulated.
C. Missouri
Public Utility Alliance at Missouri Municipal League Meeting. A breakfast meeting to update the membership
will be held Monday, September 9.
D. Amendment 4 – November Election. This amendment will permit municipal facilities to join together to own power plants.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
A.
Appoint Edna Glee
Palmer to fill unexpired term of Inez Starkey to the Housing Authority Board –
Term to Expire September 2004
The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilwoman North to appoint Edna Glee Palmer to the Housing Authority Board – term to expire September 2004. Motion passed unanimously.
B.
Reappoint Sherrill
Thompson, Marvin Fowler, Gates Paris, Phil Bagby, Jim Goss, and Moe Sandfort to
the Industrial Improvement Authority Board and Utility Finance Corporation
Board. Two – Year Terms
The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro to reappoint Sherrill Thompson, Marvin Fowler, Gates Paris, Phil Bagby, Jim Goss, and Moe Sandfort to the Industrial Improvement Board and Utility Finance Corporation Board for two-year terms. Motion passed unanimously.
C.
Reappoint Danny
James and Carol Silvey to the Civic Center Board – 3-year terms.
The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to reappoint Danny James and Carol Silvey to the Civic Center Board for 3-year terms. Motion passed unanimously.
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