MINUTES

WEST PLAINS CITY COUNCIL MEETING

October 21, 2002

 

The West Plains City Council met in regular session on October 21, 2002 at West Plains Public Library, 750 West Broadway with the following members present: Mayor Joe Paul Evans, Councilman Jack Pahlmann, Councilman Louis Citro, Councilwoman Judy North, 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. City Attorney Charles Cantrell gave the invocation and Councilman Citro led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

II.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Citro that the minutes of September 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 Pahlmann to approve payment for the payrolls of September 17, 2002, October 1, and October 15, 2002 and bills for September 2002.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

IV.       CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

 

City Clerk Connie Shelton gave a financial report for the period ending September 30, 2002 (copy attached).

 

V.        RECOGNITION OF GUESTS

 

 

VI.       READING OF BILLS:

 

A.                 Bill No. 3773 to become Ordinance No. 3773 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 (301 Myrtle Street – Kevin McCracken) was given second reading.  The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that the second reading of Bill 3773 be accepted and become Ordinance No. 3773.

 

Aye      Nay      Not Voting       Not Present

Mayor Evans                            X

Councilman Citro                      X

Councilman Pahlmann   X

Councilwoman North                X                                

Councilman Burtrum                 X

Motion passed

 

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B.     Bill No. 3776 to become Ordinance No. 3776 vacating a portion of County Road 6460 and Mitchell Street was given first and second reading.  The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro that first and second reading of Bill 3776 be accepted and become Ordinance 3776.

 

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. 3777 to become Ordinance No. 3777 authorizing participation in the Multijurisdictional Enforcement Group 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 3777 be accepted and become Ordinance 3777.

 

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 619 to become Resolution 619.  A Resolution of the City of West Plains, Missouri stating intent to seek funding through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and authorizing the Mayor to pursue activities in an attempt to secure funding and identifying a project manager.  The motion was made by Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Citro that Bill No. 619 become Resolution No. 619.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

E.     Bill 620 to become Resolution No 620.  A Resolution authorizing an amendment to a written agreement previously authorized by Resolution 561 by and between the City of West Plains, Missouri and Missouri Department of Transportation for Airport Improvement.  The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that Bill No. 620 become Resolution No. 620.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

F.      Bill 621 to become Resolution No. 621.  A Resolution endorsing Missouri Constitutional Amendment Number Four to authorize joint municipal utility projects subject to local rather than state regulations.  City Administrator Fugate reported that this would permit the city to join with others on power projects and not be regulated by the Public Service Commission.  The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Citro that Bill No. 621 become Resolution No. 621.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

G.    Bill 622 to become Resolution No.622.  A Resolution to vacate part of Harrison Circle Cul-de-sac (Brill, Finch, Bailey, Smith) was read.  The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that Bill No. 622 become Resolution No. 622.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

H.    Bill 623 to become Resolution 623.  A Resolution to change the official zoning map of the City of West Plains, Missouri (Sloan, Acklin, Sullivan-1152 Garfield, 1156 Lincoln, 1149 Lincoln R-2 to C-2) was read.  The motion was made by Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Citro that Bill No. 623 become Resolution No. 623.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

VII.     COUNCIL ACTION

 

A.                 Change in Employee Insurance

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilwoman North to accept the quote for coverage as it is now (copy of comparison attached).  Motion passed unanimously.

 

B.        Application for Original Package Liquor License-Ownership Transfer of Eastside Package to Mona Basinger                    

            The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro to approve the application for an original package liquor license to Eastside Package, Mona Basinger (business ownership transfer).  Motion passed unanimously.

 
C.        Bid – Utility Poles for Electric Department

                                                                                Total

                        Thomasson                   $8,060.00

                        Int’l Paper                    $7,823.40

                        Colfax                          No Bid

                        North Pacific                $8,528.00

                        Stallworth                     $7,300.80

                        Diversified                    $7,761.00

                                                                                               

The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to approve Stallworth. for $7,300.80.  Motion passed unanimously.

                                               

D.                Bid – Street Lights for Electric Department

                                                                            Total

                        Graybar                                    No Bid

                        Delmo                                      $5,200.00

                        Flet Reinhardt                           $5,425.00

                        Tenn Valley                              No Bid

                        Elasco                                      $5,375.00

                        Diversified                                $5,995.00

                        Harry Cooper                           $5,249.00

                        Arkansas Electric                      $5,320.00

                                                           

The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to approve Delmo for $5,200.00.  Motion passed unanimously.

                               

 

E.           Bid – Dump Bed for Water Department Dump Truck

Total

                        Crown Beds                             $14,710.00

                        Bus Andrews                            $14,990.00

                        Kranz                                       $13,119.00

 

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilwoman North to accept the bid of Kranz for $13,119.00.  Motion passed unanimously.    

           

 

F.         Bid – Antifreeze for Shop

                                                            Total

            MFA Oil                                  $1,224.00

            O'Reilly’s                                 $1,256.40

            Hunter Oil                                $1,342.80

            DOC                                        $1,249.20

            Auto Zone                                $1,242.00

 

            The motion was made by Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept the bid of MFA Oil for $1,224.00. Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

 

 

 

 

G.        Bid – Sign for Street Department

                                                Total

            WP Sign                       $1,500.00

            Hi-Tech Sign                $1,940.00

            Sharp Sign                    $1,424.00

 

            The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Citro to accept the bid of Sharp Signs for $1,424.00.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

H.        Bid – Microfilm for City Hall

                                                            Total

            Microtek                                  $14,243.20

            ARS                                         $2,057.94

            Micro Services             $6,750.00

            DISC

            Mid Continent                          $3,327.85

 

            The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept the bid of ARS for $2,057.94.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

I.          Planning Commission Recommendations

1.                  Molly Williamson-Mary Kay Cosmetics-Conditional Use Permit 725 E. Pamela Drive.  Council members told Mrs. Williamson that they had received about three phone calls each from residents who oppose this business license in a residential neighborhood.  Regarding the large meeting held recently with 30 cars, Mrs. Williamson said they would hold these at another location in the future. Generally, people come on Tuesday night for training and occasionally people will come for merchandise but it will not be a retail sales outlet.   Council discussed traffic, R-1 Residential Zone requirements.  Seeing a lack of support from the Council, Mrs. Williamson presented copies of 2 employee resignations (copy attached) and opted to accept the home occupations permit.

2.                  Highland Park Subdivision-Mark Dake and Joe Spears, Preliminary Plat, Kentucky Street, South of Broadway, North of Best Western Hotel.  The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to approve the preliminary plat for Highland Park Subdivision as recommended by Planning Commission.  Motion passed unanimously.

                                                                       

VIII.                ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

1.      HAZMAT Grant of $100,500 was approved through the federal homeland security program.

2.      Dilapidated properties will no longer be ignored and the City is taking initial steps to condemn of several houses.

3.      Strategic plan meeting will be held at 5:00 on October 24, 2002.

                       

IX.                   MISCELLANEOUS

 

A.                 Announce Filing Deadlines-Mayor and Councilman October 22 at 8:00 a.m. until November 19 at 5:00 p.m.

 

B.                 Reappointment to Tourist Development Advisory Council 6year terms-Jim McFarland (Motels), Charles Glenn (EDC), Connie Shelton (City)

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilwoman North to reappoint Jim McFarland, Charles Glenn, and Connie Shelton to the Tourist Development Advisory Council for 6-year terms.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

C.                 Appointment to Park Board to fill unexpired term of Chuck Robson-Term to expire June 2003.  No appointment was made.

 

D.                Skateboard Park Dedication

Councilman Pahlmann announced a skateboard park dedication for November 3 at 1:30 p.m.

 

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