CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 24, 2005
The Council of the City of Fulton, Missouri, met in regular session on Monday, January 24, 2005, in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 18 E. 4th Street. Present and presiding were Robert W. Craghead, 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 Craghead at 6:30 p.m. Roll call was taken by the City Clerk and members of the council present were Benton; Bill; Chailland; Harris; McCall; Moore; and Sands. Absent was Councilman Wilkinson. Also present were Patrick Bonnot, Assistant to the Director of Administration; Ray Luhring, Superintendent of Utilities; Sharon Cleveland, Purchasing Agent; Les Hudson, Code Enforcement Officer; J. C. Miller, Solid Waste Manager; Jane Hubbard, Chief Financial Officer; Greg Hayes, City Engineer; Tim Siegel, Parks & Recreation Director; Reverend Raymond McCallister; Lindsey Henry; Mr. & Mrs. Lance Duider; Mark Sommerhauser, Reporter for THE FULTON SUN; and Jeremy Polston and Justin Dean, Video/Audio.
INVOCATION:
Invocation was given by Reverend Raymond McCallister.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS:
Mayor Craghead 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 Minutes for December 14, 2004 were presented for approval.
Motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilman McCall that minutes for December 14, 2004 be approved as presented. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Wilkinson) absent.
The Council Minutes for January 11, 2005 were presented for approval.
Motion was offered by Councilman McCall and seconded by Councilman Benton that minutes for January 11, 2005 be approved as presented. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Wilkinson) absent.
FINANCIALS:
The Financial Statements for the month of December were presented to the council. Jane Hubbard, Chief Financial Officer, said she would answer any questions from the council.
After some discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Sands to accept the Financial Statements for December as presented. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Wilkinson) absent.
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.
After some discussion, 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 seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Wilkinson) absent.
OLD BUSINESS:
a)Update on the South Business 54 Project.
Mayor Craghead said that a Request for Proposals (RFP) has been sent out for the South Business 54 Tax Increment Financing Plan by Bruce Hackmann, President, Fulton Area Development Corporation.
Bill Johnson referred to a copy of this RFP that was included in the council packet.
b)Update on the Home Energy Audits.
The first home energy audit was done on February 19 and the community has responded well to this service. The home energy audit is done at no cost to the residents, just call the Warehouse and ask for Stacy and she will set up an appointment. Upon completion of the audit, the resident receives a report and a recommendation from the city.
c)Update on the status on the position of Parks & Recreation Director.
Bill Johnson said eight to ten applications have been received and they should be ready to set up interviews in approximately two weeks. This position should be filled and the new director in place by the middle of March.
NEW BUSINESS:
a)Lindsey Henry, Senior Projects Manager, Midwest Environmental Consultants, addressed the council regarding the City's landfill expansion.
Mr. Henry said the landfill, at the present time, has about eight years left. He went on to present several possible options the city could consider.
A letter drafted by Mr. Henry to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, which was included in the council packet, was discussed. Following this discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman Harris to authorize that this letter be sent to the DNR as proposed. Motion carried with seven council members voting in favor and one member (Wilkinson) absent.
b)Update from Gayla Dunn, Community Development Officer.
Gayla said the city has been awarded nine grants in 2004 and three that we made application for were not awarded. The council congratulated her on her very busy and successful year.
Gayla gave an update on the Housing Grant by saying the housing plans have been approved except for the USDA and they should be approved within the next six months. This project will be located on King Street and will consist of four units.
c)Update on the Tanglewood Golf Course.
Patrick Bonnot introduced Jason Ralston, PGA Golf Professional at Tanglewood, to update the council.
Jason presented a summary of 2004 at Tanglewood Golf Course. He said he has eight new tournaments lined up already for the 2005 season and is hoping to bring four to six in additional new tournaments to Tanglewood.
Jason also presented his goals for 2005 and Customer Service is rated tops on his list.
d)Status and Requirements of the C.O.F. Safety program for 2005.
Patrick Bonnot is working with MIRMA, the city's safety insurer and he referred to a hand-out which is a guideline to our insurance pool. He told the council that if they had any questions, to please contact him.
e)Update from LeRoy Benton, council liaison, on the Utility Board meeting held on Monday, January 24, 2005.
Councilman Benton said the board discussed natural gas prices and asked the administration to continue their daily monitoring.
He spoke on behalf of the Utility Board, by offering a recommendation to the city council that the board endorses the 5% across the board increase on electric rates.
f)Update from Elmer Sands, council liaison, on the Traffic Commission meeting held on Tuesday, January 18, 2005.
Councilman Sands said the commission discussed old business with collector street recommendations; loop detector at signals; temporary/permanent basketball goals in streets; and Bartley School safety zone.
New business discussion consisted of West 7th Street speed study; speed on East Tennyson Road; and MoDot traffic study 2005.
Greg Hayes, City Engineer, said he has contacted St. Peter's School and he will be attending their board meeting on February 16th to address speed in school zone issues.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution 2769 was presented and read by Councilman Bill.
Resolution 2769 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Fulton, to enter into an Agreement with Central Electric Power Cooperative to allow for real time metering and relaying at the Bolstad sub-station located in Columbia, Missouri, and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution 2769 at this council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Wilkinson) absent.
ORDINANCES:
Bill No. 1081 was presented and read for the first time by Councilman Benton.
Bill No. 1081 - An Ordinance Authorizing a 5% across the Board Electric Rate Increase on the Purchase of the Energy use Portion of the Bill only, effective on the April 1, 2005 Utility Bill.
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman Moore that Bill No. 1081 be placed for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Wilkinson) absent.
Bill No. 1082 was presented and read for the first time by Councilman McCall.
Bill No. 1082 - An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 54 Floods of the Code of the C.O.F., in its Entirety & Enacting a New Chapter 54 Floods, and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilman McCall and seconded by Councilman Moore that Bill No. 1082 be placed for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Wilkinson) absent.
Bill No. 1079 was read for the second time by Councilwoman Chailland.
Bill No. 1079 - An Ordinance approving the Final Plat of Southwind Estate Subdivision Plat Three (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Moore that Bill No. 1079 be placed for third reading at this evening's council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Wilkinson) absent.
Bill No. 1079 was read for the third time by Councilwoman Chailland.
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Bill to place Bill No. 1079 for final passage at this council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Wilkinson) absent.
Roll call vote of members of the council was as follows:
Bill, yes; Chailland, yes; Harris, yes; McCall, yes; Moore, yes; Sands, yes; and Benton, yes. Bill No. 1079 having received the affirmative vote of seven members of the council and one member (Wilkinson) absent, was declared passed by the President.
Bill No. 1080 was read for the second time by Councilman Harris.
Bill No. 1080 - An Ordinance declaring City Property to be Surplus Property and authorizing its sale, and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Moore that Bill No. 1080 be placed for third reading at this evening's council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Wilkinson) absent.
Bill No. 1080 was read for the third time by Councilwoman Chailland.
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Bill to place Bill No. 1080 for final passage at this council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Wilkinson) absent.
Roll call vote of members of the council was as follows:
Chailland, yes; Harris, yes; McCall, yes; Moore, yes; Sands, yes; Benton, yes and Bill, yes. Bill No. 1080 having received the affirmative vote of seven members of the council and one member (Wilkinson) absent, was declared passed by the President.
Bill No. 1078 was read for the third time by Councilman Benton.
Bill No. 1078 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110 Traffic & Vehicles, Fulton City Code by adding a street to paragraph (3) of Section 110-248. Speed Limits, and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman McCall to place Bill No. 1078 for final passage at this council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Wilkinson) absent.
Roll call vote of members of the council was as follows:
Harris, yes; McCall, yes; Moore, yes; Sands, yes; Benton, yes; Bill, yes; and Chailland, yes. Bill No. 1078 having received the affirmative vote of seven members of the council and one member (Wilkinson) absent, was declared passed by the President.
APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Craghead said there were no appointments to be made at this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The City Clerk announced the candidates that will appear on the April 5, 2005 election ballot.
City Prosecuting Attorney Carol A. England
Ward One LeRoy Benton
Ward Two Wayne Bill
Ward Three James McCall
Ward Four Tom Harris
Councilman McCall said the parking on 4th Street behind the Courthouse needs to be addressed as there is much Congestion in this small area. Mayor Craghead asked that this issue be given to the Traffic Commission to review.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Craghead said there was no need for an executive session at this council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the council, motion was offered by Councilman McCall and seconded by Councilwoman Chailland to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor, one member (Wilkinson) absent, and the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Robert W. Craghead, Mayor
Carolyn L. Laswell, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk