CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

JANUARY 22, 2008

The Council of the City of Fulton, Missouri, met in regular session on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 18 E. 4th Street. Present and presiding were Charles M. Latham, Mayor; William Johnson, Director of Administration; Carolyn L. Laswell, City Clerk; and Steve Myers, Chief of Police. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Latham at 6:30 p.m.  Roll call was taken by the City Clerk and members of the council present were Benton; Bill; Chailland; Digh; Gohring; Harris; Moore; and Pautz. Also present were Matt Harline, Assistant to the Director of Administration; Darrell Dunlap, Superintendent of Utilities; Les Hudson, Code Enforcement Officer; Dean Buffington, Fire Chief; Kathy Holschlag, Chief Financial Officer; Greg Hayes, City Engineer; J. C. Miller, Solid Waste Manager; Sharon Cleveland, Purchasing Agent; Clay Caswell, Parks & Recreation Director; Jim Dodson; Katherine Cummins, reporter for The Fulton Sun; Jeremy Polston and Justin Dean, Audio/Video.

INVOCATION:

Invocation was given by Mayor Latham.

COMMENTS FROM VISITORS:

Mayor Latham asked if there was anyone present who wished to address the council that was not listed on tonight's agenda to please come to the podium and state their name, address and area of concern. There were none.

MINUTES:

The council meeting minutes for December 18, 2007 were presented for approval.

Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Benton that council meeting minutes for December 18, 2007 be approved as presented.  Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.

The council meeting minutes for January 8, 2008 were presented for approval.

Motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman Pautz that council meeting minutes for January 8, 2008 be approved as presented.  Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.

FINANCIALS:

There were no Financials for the month of December 2007 to be presented for approval at this meeting due to the year end totals.  These financials will be presented at the February 26th council meeting.

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION REPORT FOR DECEMBER:

The Director of Administration Report for December was presented to the council for review. Bill Johnson said he or any of the department heads at this meeting would answer any questions from the council.

Upon review, motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman Bill to accept the Director of Administration Report for the month of December as presented.  Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.

OLD BUSINESS:

a)   Further discussion of the proposed Food Code.

All changes that were discussed at the last council meeting, have been implemented into the proposed ordinance.  Discussion was then held on the number of critical and non-critical prior to additional enforcement.

After further discussion, the council re-enforced the fact that education of all food establishments would be undertaken and to re-insure that the city is here to help and support our businesses.

NEW BUSINESS:

There was none.

ORDINANCES:

Bill No. 1230 As Amended was to be presented and read for the second time if taken off the table by the city council.

Motion was offered by Councilwoman Digh and seconded by Councilman Moore to remove Bill No. 1230 As Amended from the table at tonight's council meeting.  Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.

Bill No. 1230 As Amended was read for the second time by Councilwoman Digh.

Bill No. 1230 AS AMENDED - An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the C.O.F., to Adopt the 1999 Missouri Food Code As Amended from the Missouri Department of Health & Sanitary Services and establishing an effective date.

Motion was offered by Councilwoman Digh and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1230 As Amended for third reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting.  Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.

Bill No. 1229 was read for the third time by Councilman Pautz.

Bill No. 1229 - An Ordinance Amending Appendix A-Zoning of the Fulton City Code by adding (E) Parking Lot Lighting to Sec. 8. Off-Street Parking & Loading Regulations, and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).

Motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilman Harris to place Bill No. 1229 for final passage at this council meeting.  Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.

Roll call vote of members of the council was as follows:  Bill, yes; Chailland, yes; Digh, yes; Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; Moore, yes; Pautz, yes; and Benton, yes. Bill No. 1229 having received the affirmative vote of all eight members of the council was declared passed by the President of the council.

APPOINTMENTS:

There were no appointments to be presented at this council meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The City Clerk reported who filed for City Council for the April 8, 2008 Election.

First Ward:          Wayne Chailland and Mike West.

Second Ward:         Allison Gohring

Third Ward:          John Pautz

Fourth Ward:         Steve Moore

Councilman Bill suggested the residents would place their tree limbs, from the recent ice storm, all one way for easier pick-up. Bill Johnson said as long as the limbs are placed along the roadway, the city would pick them up but thanked Councilman Bill for his consideration of our city crews.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

There was a need for an executive session at this council meeting pursuant to Section 610.021 of the Missouri State Statutes under

the following:

     c)   To discuss or deal with lease, purchase or sale of real estate.

Motion to enter Executive Session was offered by Councilman Pautz

and seconded by Councilwoman Chailland.  Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.

Roll call to enter Executive Session was read as follows:  Chailland, yes; Digh, yes; Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; Moore, yes; Pautz, yes; Benton, yes; and Bill, yes.

The council entered Executive Session at 7:05 p.m.

Motion to exit Executive Session was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilwoman Digh.  Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.

Roll call to exit Executive Session was read as follows:  Digh, yes; Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; Moore, yes; Pautz, yes; Benton; yes; Bill, yes; and Chailland, yes.

The council exited Executive Session at 7:44 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business to come before the council, motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilwoman Gohring to adjourn this meeting.  Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor and the meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

                                     Charles M. Latham, Mayor

Carolyn L. Laswell, CMC/MRCC

City Clerk