CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 14, 2006
The Council of the City of Fulton, Missouri, met in regular session on Tuesday, February 14, 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 7:3 p.m. Roll call was taken by the City Clerk and members of the council present were Benton; Bill; Harris; McCall; Sands; and Wilkinson. Absent were Councilmembers Chailland and Moore. Also present were Patrick Bonnot, Assistant to the Director of Administration; Les Hudson, Code Enforcement Officer; Jane Hubbard, Chief Financial Officer; Greg Hayes, City Engineer; J. C. Miller, Solid Waste Manager; Dean Buffington, Interim Fire Chief; Sherri Redmon, Human Resources Director; Sharon Cleveland, Purchasing Agent; Darrell Dunlap, Superintendent of Utilities; Clay Caswell, Parks & Recreation Director; Allison Gohring; Michael Bauer, ACS; John Bell; Mark Sommerhauser, reporter for THE FULTON SUN; and Jeremy Polston Audio/Video.
INVOCATION:
Invocation was given by Councilman Sands.
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.
FINANCIALS:
Jane Hubbard, Chief Financial Officer, was present to answer any questions from the council on the Financials for the month of December 2005.
After some discussion and review, motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman McCall to accept the Financials for December as presented. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent.
SUBJECTS OF DISCUSSION:
a)Continued discussion from the Work Session on the proposed Aquatic Center.
Councilman Harris asked what happens to the Oestreich Pool if a new aquatic center is built and how would it be disposed of?
Bill Johnson said that question will have to be investigated as to who owns the land the pool is located, the school or whomever.
Councilman Wilkinson asked what were the results of the pool survey and what were the resident's interests as a result of the feasibility study. It was suggested that a representative from Bond Wolf be present at a future council meeting to address the council. Councilman Wilkinson said he would like to see the feasibility study and asked the administration to provide some potential sites for the proposed center.
Clay Caswell, Parks & Recreation Director, said he would get a copy of the feasibility study for the council.
Mayor Craghead asked if the council had any interest in talking with the YMCA on this aquatic center issue?
Councilman Harris said he would like to see the city explore all avenues and if we can't handle it, then approach the YMCA and see if they are still interested.
Councilman Wilkinson questioned using public funds for a private entity.
Mayor Craghead distributed a hand-out he prepared showing several options on the costs of financing the proposed aquatic center to the council.
b)Natural Gas Rates.
Bill Johnson said that it appears the natural gas rates will be about $11.00 a unit for the bill going out March 1st. Rates for future gas continues to be dropping and the April billing should be about $10.00 or less per unit.
Darrell Dunlap, Utilities Superintendent, said the city has purchased 10,000 units of natural gas at $10.00 per unit.
Motion was offered by Councilman Wilkinson and seconded by Councilman Benton to authorize $10.00 per unit of natural gas for the next billing. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent.
Darrell Dunlap gave a MISO update and Councilman Harris requested a chart showing the costs with MISO. Darrell said there would be a MISO chart in the next council packet.
c)Discussion of the golf course grass as requested by Councilman Moore.
Since Councilman Moore was absent from this meeting, it was decided to postpone this discussion until the next city council meeting.
Bill Johnson introduced Dean Buffington as the interim fire chief, replacing Bill Smith who retired last month.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution 2812 was presented and read by Councilman Benton.
Resolution 2812 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the C.O.F., to sign a MPUA Mutual Aid Agreement (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman Bill to adopt Resolution 2812 at this council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent.
Resolution 2813 was presented and read by Councilman McCall.
Resolution 2813 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Fulton, to make application and sign all necessary documents to apply for a FY05 Interoperable Communication Grant (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman McCall and seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution 2813 at this council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent.
Resolution 2814 was presented and read by Councilman Sands.
Resolution 2814 - A Resolution approving a project of the Industrial Development Authority of Callaway County, MO., to be located in the City of Fulton, Missouri (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Sands and seconded by Councilman Bill to adopt Resolution 2814 at this council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent.
Resolution 2815 was presented and read by Councilman Harris.
Resolution 2815 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Fulton, to execute an Agreement with Williams-Keepers, Certified Public Accountants, Columbia, MO, for professional auditing services, and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to adopt Resolution 2815 at this council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent.
Resolution 2816 was presented and read by Councilman Wilkinson.
Resolution 2816 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Fulton, to sign an Engagement Agreement with A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., St. Louis, MO., to provide Bond Underwriting Services for the Fulton Commons, LLP., South Business 54 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Project (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Wilkinson and seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution 2816 at this council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent.
ORDINANCES:
Bill No. 1136 was presented and read for the first time by Councilman Bill.
Bill No. 1136 - An Ordinance amending the Fulton City Code Chapter 110 Traffic & Vehicles, Sec. 110-359. Offstreet Parking Lots, Paragraph (1) by deleting Leased Spaces on Lot A, City Hall Lot and Paragraphs (2), (6) and (b) by Changing all Parking Meter Rates to twenty cents per hour with a maximum of five (5) hour parking and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilman Sands to place Bill No. 1136 for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent.
Bill No. 1134 was read for the second 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 Bill to place Bill No. 1134 for third reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent.
Bill No. 1135 was read for the second 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 (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to place Bill No. 1135 for third reading at this council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent.
Bill No. 1135 was read for the third time by Councilman Harris.
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to place Bill No. 1135 for final passage at this council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent.
Roll call vote of members of the council was as follows: Bill, yes; Harris, yes; McCall, yes; Sands, yes; Wilkinson, yes; and Benton, yes. Bill No. 1135 having received the affirmative vote of six members of the council and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent, was declared passed by the President.
Bill No. 1129 was read for the third time by Councilman Bill.
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 (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilman Harris to place Bill No. 1129 for final passage at this council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent.
Roll call vote of members of the council was as follows: Harris, yes; McCall, yes; Sands, yes; Wilkinson, yes; Benton, yes; and Bill, yes. Bill No. 1129 having received the affirmative vote of six members of the council and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent, was declared passed by the President.
Bill No. 1130 was read for the third 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 City of Fulton 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. 1130 for final passage at this council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent.
Roll call vote of members of the council was as follows: McCall, yes; Sands, yes; Wilkinson, yes; Benton, yes; Bill, yes; and Harris, yes. Bill No. 1130 having received the affirmative vote of six members of the council and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent, was declared passed by the President.
Bill No. 1131 was read for the third 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 (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Wilkinson and seconded by Councilman Harris to place Bill No. 1131 for final passage at this council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent.
Roll call vote of members of the council was as follows: Sands, yes; Wilkinson, yes; Benton, yes; Bill, yes; Harris, yes; and McCall, yes. Bill No. 1131 having received the affirmative vote of six members of the council and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent, was declared passed by the President.
Bill No. 1132 was read for the third time by Councilman Harris.
Bill No. 1132 - An Ordinance incorporating certain territory into the corporate limits of the City of Fulton, establishing an initial zoning and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to place Bill No. 1132 for final passage at this council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent.
Roll call vote of members of the council was as follows: Wilkinson, yes; Benton, yes; Bill, yes; Harris, yes; McCall, yes; and Sands, yes. Bill No. 1132 having received the affirmative vote of six members of the council and two members (Chailland and Moore) absent, was declared passed by the President.
APPOINTMENTS:
There were no appointments to be presented at this council meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Craghead announced that the Mayor's Annual Prayer Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, March 21st, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in the Banquet Room of Sir Winston's Restaurant.
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 Councilman Wilkinson to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor, two members (Chailland and Moore) absent, and the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Robert W. Craghead, Mayor
Carolyn L. Laswell, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk