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.
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.
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.
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
.
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.
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.
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