CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 23, 2007
The Council of the City of Fulton, Missouri, met in regular session on Tuesday, January 23, 2007; in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 18 E. 4th Street. Present and presiding were LeRoy Benton, Deputy Mayor; William Johnson, Director of Administration; Carolyn L. Laswell, City Clerk; and Roger Rice, Deputy Chief of Police. The meeting was called to order by Deputy Mayor Benton at 6:31 p.m. Roll call was taken by the City Clerk and members of the council present were Benton; Bill; Chailland; Gohring; Moore; and Pautz. Absent were councilmembers (Bill and Harris). Also present were Les Hudson, Code Enforcement Officer; J. C. Miller, Solid Waste Manager; Dean Buffington, Fire Chief; Kathy Holschlag, Interim Chief Financial Officer; Darrell Dunlap, Superintendent of Utilities; Clay Caswell, Parks & Recreation Director; Sherri Redmon, Human Resource Director; Sharon Cleveland, Purchasing Agent; Esther Digh; Elmer & Gloria Cardon; Barbra Tuner; Sid Simcoe; Pete Oetting; Mrs. Brad Oetting; Rob Duncan; Pauline Duncan; Karen Digh; Charles Latham; Mark Sommerhauser, Reporter for THE FULTON SUN; Jeremy Polston and Justin Dean, Audio/Video.
INVOCATION:
Invocation was given by Deputy Mayor Benton.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS:
Deputy Mayor Benton 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.
Clay Caswell, Parks Director, presented the 2006 Brad Oetting Memorial Coach of the Year Award to Dan Kingsley.
MINUTES:
The council meeting minutes for December 19, 2006 were presented for approval.
Motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilman Bill that council meeting minutes for December 19, 2006, be approved as presented. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two councilmembers (Harris and McCall) absent.
The special council meeting minutes for December 28, 2006 were presented for approval.
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Pautz that council meeting minutes for December 28, 2006, be approved as presented. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Harris and McCall) absent.
The council meeting minutes for January 9, 2007 were presented for approval.
Motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilwoman Chailland that council meeting minutes for January 9, 2007, be approved as presented. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two councilmembers (Harris and McCall) absent.
FINANCIALS:
The Financials for the month of December will be presented to the council at the February 27th meeting due to closing out the financials for the year.
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.
J. C. Miller, Solid Waste Manager, said the bids for the compactor have been received. Due to the high cost of the compactor, J. C. Miller asked for the council to approve $40,000 to $45,000 for new wheels for the existing compactor. He stated there is $90,000 in the budget to cover this cost.
After some discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Pautz to grant this request to purchase new wheels for the existing compactor. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two councilmembers (Harris and McCall) absent.
Darrell Dunlap, Superintendent of Utilities, said that Missouri facilities are trying to reduce costs through-out the state and they met with the city asking for a partnership that the state would receive steam and the city would take the electricity. Darrell asked the council permission to have a feasibility study to allow this type of expenditure undertaken with Burns & McDonnell.
After some discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilman Moore to grant this request to have a feasibility study done by Burns & McDonnell. Motion carried six members of the council voting in favor and two councilmembers (Harris and McCall) absent.
Motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilman Moore to accept the Director of Administration Report for the month of December as presented. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two councilmembers (Harris and McCall) absent.
OLD BUSINESS:
a) Update on the proposed 1/2 cent sales tax informational meetings.
Clay Caswell, Parks & Recreation Director, said there were seven presentations made last week and two more this week. It appears there is strong support for the stormwater and some real support for the parks.
NEW BUSINESS:
a) Discussion of the First Amended South Business 54 TIF Plan.
There were some hand-outs in the council packet outlining this proposed amendment. There was a TIF meeting scheduled prior to this evening's council meeting, but due to a lack of quorum and that the financials projections were not yet completed, the meeting was canceled.
b) Report from LeRoy Benton, council liaison, on the Utility Board meeting held on Monday, January 22nd.
LeRoy Benton gave the highlights of the board meeting and read a letter of appreciation for the three-man crew that was sent to help Lebanon with the storm clean-up. Another crew was sent to Springfield yesterday to help with their storm clean-up.
Darrell Dunlap reported that Sikeston Power is outside of MISO so the city locked in a price for replacement power and then sold the Sikeston Power.
The city is working on Residential New Service rates and for developing new sub-division rates and a proposed fee schedule.
c) Update on the Airport Board meeting held on January 8th by Bill Johnson.
The board held an election of officers for the upcoming year.
Councilman Moore asked about ex-officio members being allowed to vote and hold office on a city board. He said that the Airport Board needs to conform to the rules and regulations as all city boards and commissions do. After some discussion, the council will place this topic for further discussion at the next council work session.
The Airport Board also discussed hangar rates.
Councilman Moore suggested that hangar rates be increased by 6% per month. The council will also place hangar rent on the next council work session for further discussion.
The Airport Board discussed Runway 18-36 - PAPI's/Instrument Approach; Property Acquisition; Pavement Improvements; Clearing & Earthwork; Fencing; Storm Water Repairs; and Jet Fuel Truck.
Mr. A. J. Stricker, representing the Kingdom Pilots Association made a presentation for improving the airfield by the construction of a large heated hangar adjacent to the existing terminal building. It was suggested that the Kingdom Pilots Association present a written proposal to bring back to the council for review and discussion.
Deputy Mayor Benton recessed the council at 7:40 p.m. and they reconvened at 7:48 p.m.
ORDINANCES:
Bill No. 1174 was presented for second reading by Councilman Moore.
Bill No. 1174 - An Ordinance re-classifying under the Zoning Ordinance certain land in the City of Fulton, known as the undeveloped section of Westwood Estates from R-3 Residential to R-1 Residential (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Bill to place Bill 1174 for third reading at this evening's council meeting. Motion carried with six members voting in favor and two councilmembers (Harris & McCall) absent.
Bill No. 1174 was presented for third reading by Councilman Moore.
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Pautz to place Bill No. 1174 for final passage at this council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two councilmembers (Harris & McCall) absent.
Roll call vote of members of the council was as follows: Bill, yes; Chailland, yes; Gohring, yes; Moore, yes; Pautz, yes; and Benton, yes. Bill No. 1174 having received the affirmative vote of six members of the council, two councilmembers (Harris & McCall) absent, was declared passed by the Deputy Mayor. Bill No. 1175 was presented for second reading by Councilwoman Chailland.
Bill No. 1175 - An Ordinance Vacating the right-of-way for the unimproved Myrtle Street, located within the City of Fulton and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1175 for third reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion tied with three members of the council (Chailland, Benton & Moore) voting in favor, three members of the council (Gohring, Bill & Pautz) voting against, and two members (Harris & McCall) absent.
Since Mayor Craghead was absent from this meeting, the Deputy Mayor could not break the tie. Therefore, much discussion followed. Bill Johnson, Director of Administration, Deputy Mayor Benton and the city clerk excused themselves from the meeting and consulted for a couple of minutes and returned to the council chambers.
Since Mayor Craghead was absent and two councilmembers (Harris & McCall) were absent, motion was offered by Councilwoman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Moore to table Bill No. 1175 for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Harris & McCall) absent.
Bill No. 1172 was presented for third reading by Councilman Pautz.
Bill No. 1172 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110 Traffic & Vehicles, Fulton City Code by adding a street to Section 110-341. Parking on Certain Streets Prohibited or Limited, and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1172 for final passage at this council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two councilmembers (Harris & McCall) absent.
Roll call vote of members of the council was as follows: Chailland, yes; Gohring, yes; Moore, yes; Pautz, yes; Benton, yes; and Bill, yes. Bill No. 1172 having received the affirmative vote of six members of the council, two members (Harris & McCall) absent, was declared passed by the Deputy Mayor.
APPOINTMENTS:
The city clerk, on behalf of Mayor Craghead, presented the name of Gail Pautz to be re-appointed to the Extension Board and asked for approval by the council at this meeting.
Councilman Pautz asked to be excused from this vote as a conflict of interest.
Motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilwoman Chailland to excuse Councilman Pautz from this vote. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two councilmembers (Harris & McCall) absent.
Councilman Pautz left the council chambers.
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilwoman Gohring to approve the re-appointment of Gail Pautz to the Extension Board. Motion carried with five members of the council voting in favor, one member (Pautz) abstaining, and two councilmembers (Harris & McCall) absent.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Councilman Pautz asked that the city remind business owners in the downtown area, to maintain their sidewalks free of ice and snow.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
There was no need of an executive session at this council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the council, motion was offered by Councilwoman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Pautz to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor, two members (Harris & McCall) absent, and the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Robert W. Craghead, Mayor
Carolyn L. Laswell, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk