MINUTES

WEST PLAINS CITY COUNCIL MEETING

November 25, 2002

 

The West Plains City Council met in regular session on November 25, 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. The Nazarene Church Pastor gave the invocation and Councilman Citro led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Public Hearings:

1.      Rezone Property, 1152 Garfield, 1156 Lincoln, 1149 Lincoln – Sloan, Sullivan, and Acklin.  There was no response from the audience.

2.      Vacate Excess Cul-de-Sac Right-of-Way, Harrison Circle, Brill Finch, Bailey, and Smith.  There was no response from the audience.

 

II.            APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilwoman North that the minutes of October 21, 2002 regular meeting and October 24, 2002 special meeting be approved.  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 October 29, 2002 and November 12, 2002 and bills for October 2002.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

IV.            CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

 

City Clerk Connie Shelton reviewed the proposed budget amendment for City and Utility funds (copy attached).

 

V.               RECOGNITION OF GUESTS

 

 

VI.            READING OF BILLS:

 

A.                 Bill No. 3778 to become Ordinance No. 3778 approving the adoption of an amended budget for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2002 and ending March 31, 2003 was given first and second reading.  The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilwoman North that the first and second reading of Bill 3778 be accepted and become Ordinance No. 3778.

 

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. 3779

Void

 

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C.     Bill No. 3780 to become Ordinance No. 3780 to vacate a portion of Harrison Circle Cul-de-Sac (Brill, Finch, Bailey, Smith) was given first reading.  The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann that the first reading of Bill No. 3780 be accepted and become Ordinance 3780.

 

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 No. 3781 to become Ordinance No. 3781 authorizing the repeal of Chapter 46 Floods and adopting a new flood Code for the City of West Plains, Missouri Chapter 46 was given first reading. The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro that the first reading of Bill 3781 be accepted and become Ordinance 3781.

 

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 3782 to become Ordinance No. 3782 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 (Sloan, Acklin, Sullivan, -1152 Garfield, 1156 Lincoln, 1149 Lincoln) was given first reading.  The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that the first reading of Bill No. 3782 be accepted and become Ordinance No. 3782.

 

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 3783 to become Ordinance No. 3783 approving a Real Estate Development Agreement between the City of West Plains, Missouri and Physicians’ Acumen Enterprises LLC and authorizing the Mayor to enter into the agreement 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 No. 3783 be accepted and become Ordinance No. 3783.

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 624 to become Resolution 624.  A Resolution to concerning voluntary annexation (Physicians’ Acumen Enterprises, 20 acres  C-2 Zone) was read.  The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilwoman North that Bill No. 624 become Resolution No. 624.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

H.    Bill 625 to become Resolution No 625.  A Resolution to change the official zoning map of the City of West Plains (Physicians’ Acumen Enterprises, 5 Acres C-2 Zone) was read.   The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann that Bill No. 625 become Resolution No. 625.  Motion passed unanimously.

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VII.            COUNCIL ACTION

 

A.                Application for Resort Liquor License – Travelodge

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro to approve the application for a Resort Liquor License for Travelodge.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

B.        Bid – Brass Fittings for Water Department

                                                            Total

            G&C Supply                            $6,676.32

            Pioneer Supply             $6,882.00

            Schulte Supply              $6,667.20

            Harry Cooper                           $6,849.60

            US Filter                                  $6,752.64

            Water Products                        $6,701.76

 

            The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilwoman North to approve the bid of Schulte Supply for $6,667.20. Motion passed unanimously.  

 
C.        Bid – Roll Towels and Toilet Tissue

                                                                                Total

                        PMI                             $6,530.00

                        Workizer                     $4,721.50

                        Jonesboro Inst                        $3,947.50

                        Spfd Paper               $4,641.00

                        Spfd. Janitorial            $4,458.00

                        Spfd Grocer             $4,888.50

                        Kimbrough Co            $3,605.00

                                                                                               

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro to approve Kimbrough. for $3,605.00.  Motion passed unanimously.

                                               

D.                Bid – Hydraulic Press for Electric Department

                                                                            Total

                        Rauckman                              $7,710.00

                        Greenlee                                  $7,710.00

                        Elasco                                      $6,435.00

                                                           

The motion was made by Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to approve Elasco for $6,435.00.  Motion passed unanimously.

                               

 

E.           Bid – Pickups for Sewer and Electric Department

Total                        Alternate

                        Earls Dodge                          $46,208.00            $42,670.00

                        Morlan Shell                             $48,157.20

                        Brad Guffey                          $42,325.62

                        State of MO                              $36,238.08                

 

The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept the bid of State of Missouri for $36,238.08.  Motion passed unanimously.            

           

 

F.         Bid – Roof for Wastewater Treatment Plant

                                                            Total                            Alternate

            Leatherwood                            $30,720.00

            WP Roofing                             $27,680.00                  $25,770.00

            Tri State Roofing                      $57,500.00

 

            The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept the alternate bid of WP Roofing for $25,770.00. Motion passed unanimously.

 

G.        Bid – Liner for 200’ of 12” Pipe

                                                Total

            Advanced Pipe $13,500.00

            Insituform Tech $17,400.00

            Mickan Const               $16,891.00

 

            The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept the bid of Advanced Pipe for $13,500.00.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

H.        Bid – Remodel office at City Hall (Personnel Office)

                                                            Total

            Feller Const                              $1,832.00

            Dudley Zerbel                           No Bid

            Dennis Smith                            No Bid

            Bob Ross                                 No Bid

 

            The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Citro to accept the bid of Feller Const. for $1,832.00.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

I.          Planning Commission Recommendations

1.                  Conditional Use Permit-Elisha Moss and Doris Harris, 1673 West Broadway, Real Estate Office in Residential Zone

Doris Harris stated that she is willing to make offices in the basement and agree to not sell the property as commercial.  Sabrina Lewis and Marie Nale both spoke in opposition to a conditional use permit at this address.  Mayor Evans noted that one neighbor who had signed a release previously for Planning Commission has since withdrawn her name and does object.  Reference to the 20-year Comprehensive Plan guidelines show that property as residential in nature.  The motion was made by Councilman Lou Citro and seconded by Councilman Bob Burtrum to accept the Planning Commission recommendation to deny the Conditional Use Permit for Elisha Moss and Doris Harris at 1673 West Broadway.  Yea:  Councilman Citro, Councilwoman North, Mayor Evans, and Councilman Burtrum.  Abstaining:  Councilman Pahlmann.  Motion passed to deny.

 

2.                  Highland Park Subdivision-Mark Dake and Joe Spears, Final Plat, Kentucky Street, South of Broadway, North of Best Western Hotel.  The motion was made by Councilwoman North and seconded by Councilman Citro to approve the final plat for Highland Park Subdivision with Planning Commission requirements of a bond for sewer work and water retention plans to be submitted with site plans.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

3.                  Physicians’ Acumen Enterprises – Preliminary Plat

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to approve the preliminary plat for Physicians’ Acumen Enterprises, S Business 63.  Motion passed unanimously.

                                                                       

VIII.                ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

A.     Home Rule Filing Dates and Procedures:  Filing dates are December 24 through January 21 with 13 candidates required for an election.  Each candidate must submit a petition signed by at least 32 city registered voters. 

B.     Dilapidated Properties will no longer be ignored and the City is taking initial steps to condemn several houses.

C.     Public Hearing Community Development Block Grant is set for November 26 at 6:00 in the Public Library.  This grant will be used to upgrade substandard houses in a target area.

D.     Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing December 12 at 6:00 at the Public Library

E.      Change in Procedure Public Hearing.  Public hearings for rezone, vacate, and annexations will be held by the Planning Commission rather than City Council.  This will give the Planning Commission more input as they make their recommendation to City Council.  Another change is to require a plotted map from the Assessor’s Office to match the legal description at the time of the initial petition.

                       

IX.                   MISCELLANEOUS

 

A.                 Appointment to Park Board to fill unexpired term of Chuck Robson-Term to expire June 2003

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro to appoint Jeremy Robinett to the Park Board with a term to expire June 2003 (fill the unexpired term of Chuck Robson). Motion passed unanimously.

 

B.                 Appointments to the Planning Commission Board to fill unexpired terms of Gates Paris and June Proffitt –Terms to expire September 2004 and September 2003

The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to appoint Ray Gobel (term to expire September 2004) and Jimmie Cook (term to expire September 2003) to the Planning Commission Board.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

X.  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