The West Plains City Council met in regular session on December 17, 2001 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, City Administrator/Engineer Royce Fugate, P.E., City Clerk Connie Shelton, and City Attorney Bob Oberzalek
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.
II.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Bus System Grant Application for 2002-03 – no comment from the audience.
2. Quail Run Subdivision-Vacate a Part of Winchester Street – no comment from the audience.
The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro that the minutes of November 19, 2001 regular meeting and November 16, 2001 special meeting be approved. Motion passed unanimously.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF PAYROLL AND
BILLS:
The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to approve payment for the payrolls of November 27, December 4, and December 11, and bills for November 2001. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Connie Shelton gave a financial report for the period ending November 30, 2001 (copy attached).
VI. READING OF BILLS:
A.
Bill No. 3744 to become Ordinance No. 3744
instituting a food handler’s permit for all employees and employers of such
person who prepares, handles, or dispersed food for human consumption was given
second reading. The motion was made by
Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann that second reading of Bill
No. 3744 be accepted and become Ordinance No. 3744.
| Yea | Nay | Not Voting | Not Present | Mayor Evans | X | Councilman Citro | X | Councilwoman North | X | Councilman Burtrum | X | Councilman Pahlmann | X |
Motion passed.
B.
Bill No. 3746 to become Ordinance No. 3746
authorizing the Mayor of the City of West Plains to execute an agreement on
behalf of the City with the Missouri Highway and Transportation for a grant to
fund a general public transportation project-Chapter 53 (5311) of Title 49
United States Code 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. 3746
be accepted and become Ordinance No. 3746.
| Yea | Nay | Not Voting | Not Present | Mayor Evans | X | Councilman Citro | X | Councilwoman North | X | Councilman Burtrum | X | Councilman Pahlmann | X |
Motion passed.
C.
Bill No. 3747 to become Ordinance No. 3747
to vacate a part of Winchester Street-Quail Run Subdivision was given first
reading. The motion was made by Councilman
Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Citro that first reading of Bill No. 3747 be
accepted.
| Yea | Nay | Not Voting | Not Present | Mayor Evans | X | Councilman Citro | X | Councilwoman North | X | Councilman Burtrum | X | Councilman Pahlmann | X |
Motion passed.
D.
Bill 3748 to become Ordinance No.
3748 An Ordinance authorizing that all
City or rural customers who have multiple users on one water meter shall pay a
minimum charge based on a ¾” meter regardless of the size of their meter. The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann
and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that first reading of Bill No. 3748 be
accepted.
| Yea | Nay | Not Voting | Not Present | Mayor Evans | X | Councilman Citro | X | Councilwoman North | X | Councilman Burtrum | X | Councilman Pahlmann | X |
Motion passed.
E.
Bill No. 587 to become Resolution No. 587
to aid in financing of a public transportation system for 2002-03. The motion was made by Councilman Citro and
seconded by Councilman Burtrum that Bill No. 587 be accepted and become Resolution
587. Motion passed unanimously.
F.
Bill No. 588 to become Resolution No. 588
to authorize a consultant agreement by and between the City of West Plains,
Missouri and Heartland Strategies for municipal development services. The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann
and seconded by Councilman Burtrum that Bill No. 588 be accepted and become
Resolution No. 588. Motion passed
unanimously.
The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and
seconded by Councilman Citro to approve the package liquor license for Wal-Mart
Supercenter #15. Motion passed
unanimously.
B. Bid-Replace Roof Trim at
City Hall
Total
Pruetts $3,569.00
Bolivar Insulation $11,000.00
The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept the bid of Pruetts for $3,569.00. Motion passed unanimously.
Total
Grennan $3,130.00
The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept the bid of Grennan for $3,130.00. Motion passed unanimously.
D. Bid – Water Meter
ERTs for Water Department
Total
United Systems $11,259.00
The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded
by Councilman Burtrum to accept the bid for United Systems from
$11,259.00. Motion passed unanimously.
E.
Bid – Repairs to Generator at Water Treatment Facility
Total
AJ Power System $1,501.58
The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept the bid of AJ Power System for $1,501.58. Motion passed unanimously.
F. Bid – Repairs to Mustion Creek Lift
Station
The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and
seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept the bid of AJ Power System for
$4,482.38. Motion passed unanimously.
G. Bid – Recycle Truck
IX. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
A.
Street
Improvements-April Ballot
City Administrator Fugate reported that the deadline for putting an issue
on the April ballot is in January and that the regularly scheduled council
meeting for January falls on a holiday.
Council agreed to meet on January 14 for the regular monthly meeting so
that the transportation tax ballot could be set before the deadline. Mayor Evans said that the City could use
part of the money to move the Missouri Department of Transportation bypass
widening project up two years if we agree to pay the interest plus 1% per year
but that public input will be sought before proceeding with that.
City Administrator said that the City would come out with a specific
street improvement plan for the voters to see before the election.
B.
Governor’s
Transportation Conference January 9
Chamber of Commerce, Transportation Conference January 31
All council members were invited to attend these conferences. City
C.
Missouri Transportation and Development
Council & Missouri Highway Corridor Coalition
Administrator Fugate reported on committee activity and goals and said
that support of local communities is needed to attain those goals.
D.
Dedication – Bruce
Smith Parkway
Council members and the public were invited to attend the dedication of
the Bruce Smith Parkway on Wednesday, December 19 to be held in front of J. C.
Penny’s.
E.
Fire Department
Equipment Request
Fire Chief Tim Bean stated that his current rescue truck is a 1 ton 1967
model purchased in the early 90s. He
needs more space for equipment and said he found a 1991 used heavy box rescue
truck for $85,000 (previous price $125,000).
Council agreed to look into finance options with deferred budget
obligation.
X.
MISCELLANEOUS
A.
Appoint member to
replace Mike Rader on Electrical Board
The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to appoint Steve Johnston to the Electric Board to fill the unexpired term (December 2004) of Mike Rader. Motion passed unanimously.
B.
Appoint member to
replace Laurel Thompson on Tourist Development Advisory
The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro to appoint Connie Shelton to fill the unexpired term (November 2002) of Laurel Thompson as City representative. Motion passed unanimously.
C.
Council Reports
XI. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION – PERSONNEL RSMO 610.021
The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro that the meeting adjourn.
| Yea | Nay | Not Voting | Not Present | Mayor Evans | X | Councilman Citro | X | Councilwoman North | X | Councilman Burtrum | X | Councilman Pahlmann | X |
Motion passed.
XII. 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