CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 24, 2006
The Council of the City of Fulton, Missouri, met in regular session on Tuesday, January 24, 2006, 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; Moore; Sands; and Wilkinson. Absent was Councilman McCall. Also present were Patrick Bonnot, Assistant to the Director of Administration; Les Hudson, Code Enforcement Officer; J. C. Miller, Solid Waste Manager; Sharon Cleveland, Purchasing Agent; Bill Smith, Fire Chief; Greg Hayes, City Engineer; Clay Caswell, Parks & Recreation Director; Jane Hubbard, Chief Financial Officer; Sherri Redmon, Human Resource Director; Darrell Dunlap, Superintendent of Utilities; Jim Dodson, Cathy McGeorge; Judy McKinnon; Fern Stevermer; Mike West; Vernon Clatterbuck; Marie Bates; Nadine Crum; Robbie Langdon; Ollie Shaon; Randy and Tina Blasa; Allison Gohring; Wanda Wickell; Martha Doyle; Barbara Shaon; Therese See; Cathy McGeorge; Mark Sommerhauser, Reporter for THE FULTON SUN; Jeremy Polston and Justin Dean, Video/Audio.
INVOCATION:
Invocation was given by Mayor Craghead.
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.
Marie Bates, 210 Blackburn, thanked the council for all the work they do. She asked for the city to give the land (Cleveland to Collier) to the property owners so that it could never be made into a street.
Wanda Wickell, 207 Blackburn, said she was against the re-zoning as it would create too much traffic and too much noise.
Mayor Craghead said there was a need to amend the agenda by adding a 9.5 a) A Resolution to apply for a grant for the Police Department and b) A Resolution authorizing the city to purchase a piece of property from Harbison-Walker.
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Bill to amend the agenda per the Mayor's request. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (McCall) absent.
MINUTES:
The council meeting minutes for December 13, 2005 were presented for approval.
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Wilkinson that council meeting minutes for December 13, 2005 be approved as presented. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (McCall) absent.
The council meeting minutes for December 27, 2005 were presented for approval.
Motion was offered by Councilman Wilkinson and seconded by Councilman Benton that council meeting minutes for December 27, 2005 be approved as presented. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (McCall) absent.
The council meeting minutes for January 10, 2006 were presented for approval.
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilwoman Chailland that council meeting minutes for January 10, 2006 be approved as presented. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (McCall) absent.
FINANCIALS:
The Financials for the month of November were presented to the council. Jane Hubbard, Chief Financial Officer, was present to answer any questions from the council.
After some discussion and review, motion was offered by Councilman Wilkinson and seconded by Councilman Bill to accept the Financials for November as presented. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (McCall) absent.
Financials for December were given to the council as a hand-out at the meeting. They will be discussed at the next regularly scheduled 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.
Councilman Bill thanked all the volunteers working at the Animal Shelter.
After some review and discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilman Wilkinson 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 (McCall) absent.
OLD BUSINESS:
a)Further discussion on the Billboard Proposal from the Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee (presented to the council at the last meeting).
Jim Dodson and Cathy McGeorge, Tourism Committee members, said they would answer any questions from the council.
Much discussion followed. Councilwoman Chailland said she thought the city should say yes and let them go ahead with the project. Councilman Harris said he supported the city giving the money for the billboards. Councilman Benton asked why the city has to pay the entire $12,000 for the two billboards for one year, why can't the county contribute also.
Jim Dodson said Westminster College has said they are considering a contribution for the billboards but nothing definite has been proposed. However, he will contact the college and obtain an update on possible funding.
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Harris to grant the money for the two billboards for one year as proposed, pending the outcome of the funding decision of Westminster College. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (McCall) absent.
b)Further discussion on the rezoning of the property known as 930 Business 54 South.
Randy Blasa, owner of this property said he looked at options for the re-layout of this site but the lot is too narrow for three lanes of traffic and the building without going out the rear of the property.
c)Further discussion on the proposed Aquatic Center.
Clay Caswell, Parks & Recreation Director, distributed a handout of information to the council.
Mayor Craghead stated that the Aquatic Center will not be placed on the April election ballot and further discussion will be held at the February Work Session.
d)Update on the South Business 54 Project - Fulton Commons.
Bill Johnson said the bowling lanes are ready to be constructed at the Bowling Center.
At the Theatre, multiple levels of concrete have been poured and construction of the interior will start.
Darrell Dunlap, Supt. of Utilities, said that fiber optic installation of the access road has started. Sanitary Sewer and water lines, storm sewers have been installed. Pads are being formed up for the transformers.
Greg Hayes, City Engineer, stated the highway plans for Bs. 54 South are completed and the final will be presented to MoDot for approval at the end of January.
e)Airport Update.
Greg Hayes said that lighting is being addressed and improvements have been made. The official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new runway will be in the spring when the weather is warmer.
Councilman Moore asked about the type of grass at the golf course as proposed several meetings ago. A discussion of grass at the golf course will be discussed at the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
a)Discussion of the request from the Community Committee of the 60th Anniversary of Churchill's visit requesting permission to hold a motorcade to form in the City Hall parking lot, proceed north on Court Street to West 7th Street and west on 7th Street to Westminster Avenue.
Upon discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilman Moore to grant permission for this request. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (McCall) absent.
b)Update from Elmer Sands, council liaison, of the Traffic Commission meeting held on January 17th.
The Traffic Commission discussed and reviewed the parking meter rates once again. The commission is making a recommendation to the city council to approve a change to all the parking meters in Fulton to reflect $.20 per hour to park with a maximum time limit of five (5) hours.
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Moore to have the administration draft an ordinance to change all the parking meters in Fulton to reflect $.20 per hour to park with a maximum time limit of five (5) hours. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor, one member (Wilkinson) voting no, and one member (McCall) absent.
Therefore, an ordinance will be presented to the council at the next regularly scheduled council meeting.
c)Update from Mayor Craghead on the Historic Preservation Commission meeting held on January 17th.
The Historic District designation signs will be installed by March 1st in time for the 60th Churchill celebration at Westminster College.
d)Update from LeRoy Benton, on the Utility Board meeting held on January 23rd.
Councilman Benton went over the utility board agenda and gave the highlights of the meeting. The Utility Board made a recommendation to the city council to approve the purchase of a 2001-2002 front loader ($60,000) to dump containers for the landfill. $96,000 has been previously budgeted for a rear loader which is a two man operation and the proposed is a one man operation.
The Utility Board has made a recommendation to the city council to approve the Mutual Aid Agreement with MPUA as presented.
RESOLUTIONS:
After some discussion of the proposed police grant, motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to have Resolution 2810 read at tonight's meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (McCall) absent.
Resolution 2810 was presented and read by Councilman Wilkinson.
Resolution 2810 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, onbehalf of the City of Fulton, to apply to the State Emergency Management Agency through the FY2005 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program for a grant to provide an automated fingerprint identification system. (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Wilkinson and seconded by Councilman Moore to adopt Resolution 2810 at this council meeting.
Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (McCall) absent.
After some discussion of the proposed purchase of land from Harbison-Walker consisting of 42.9 Acres at $4,000 per acre, motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Moore to have Resolution 2811 read at tonight's meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (McCall) absent.
Resolution 2811 was presented and read by Councilman Bill.
Resolution 2811 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Fulton, to execute a contract to purchase real estate from Harbison-Walker Refractories Company (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilman Sands to adopt Resolution 2811 at this council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (McCall) absent.
ORDINANCES:
Bill No. 1134 was presented and read for the first time by Councilman Sands.
Bill No. 1134 - An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Fulton, to sign an APPA/NRECA Mutual Aid Agreement.
Motion was offered by Councilman Sands and seconded by Councilman Harris to place Bill No. 1134 for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (McCall) absent.
Bill No. 1135 was presented and read for the first time by Councilman Harris.
Bill No. 1135 - An Ordinance amending the east boundary of the Robertson Historic District, by extending West 7th Street from Jefferson Street to Nichols Street, thereby amending the Downtown Historic District by removing the south side of West 7th Street from Jefferson Street to Nichols Street from said district. Thereby, also amending the Court Street Historic District by removing the north side of West Seventh Street from Jefferson Street to Nichols Street from said district.
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1135 for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (McCall) absent.
Bill No. 1129 was read for the second time by Councilwoman Chailland.
Bill No. 1129 - An Ordinance to Opt Out of State Imposed Sales Tax Holiday on a permanent basis or until a new Ordinance is drafted and approved stating otherwise.
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Harris to place Bill No. 1129 for third reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (McCall) absent.
Bill No. 1130 was read for the second time by Councilman Benton.
Bill No.1130 - An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 92. Signs and Enacting a new Chapter 92. Signs of the Code of the C.O.F. and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman Benton to place Bill No. 1130 for third reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (McCall) absent.
Bill No. 1131 was read for the second time by Councilman Wilkinson.
Bill No. 1131 - An Ordinance incorporating certain territory into the corporate limits of the C.O.F., establishing an initial zoning and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilman Wilkinson and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1131 for third reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (McCall) absent.
Bill No. 1132 was read for the second time by Councilman Moore.
Bill No. 1132 - An Ordinance incorporating certain territory into the corporate limits of the C.O.F., establishing an initial zoning and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to place Bill No. 1132 for third reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (McCall) absent.
Bill No. 1133 was to be presented for second reading by Councilman Sands.
After much discussion on this issue, motion was offered by Councilman Wilkinson and seconded by Councilman Bill that Bill No. 1133 would not be presented at this meeting for second reading. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting against Bill No. 1133 and one member (McCall) absent. Therefore, Bill No. 1133 was defeated.
APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Craghead said he had no appointments to be presented at this council meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The city clerk announced the 2006 Legislative Conference will be held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City on Thursday, February 23, 2006. Anyone interested in attending are to please contact her prior to February 3rd.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Craghead said there was no need for an executive session at tonight's meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the council, motion was offered by Councilman Wilkinson and seconded by Councilwoman Chailland to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor, one member (McCall) absent, and the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Robert W. Craghead, Mayor
Carolyn L. Laswell, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk