CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 26, 2008
The Council of the City of Fulton, Missouri, met in regular session on Tuesday, February 26, 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; Sherri Redmon, Human Resources Director; Clay Caswell, Parks & Recreation Director; Walt & Marilyn Illston; Donald Grimm; Virgil J. Riggs; Allen D. Jordan; Tim Oliver; David Bura; Marian Stricker; A.J. Stricker; James M. McCall; Ben Trout; Dennis Reierson; Travis St. John; Bridget Ward; 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.
A. J. Stricker, 1231 Branch, Holts Summit, President of the Kingdom Pilot's Association; addressed an issue at the airport by asking the city to delay the asphalt project. With this new project, less asphalt would be provided going to individual hangars, and they would lose their area for washing planes.
Greg Hayes, City Engineer, said that an Airport Board meeting has been scheduled for Monday, March 3rd at 6:00 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room in City Hall to address this issue.
Mayor Latham said there was a need to amend the agenda by adding under 8. Old Business c) Golf Course Update.
Motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilwoman Digh to amend the agenda per the mayor's request. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
MINUTES:
The council meeting minutes for January 22, 2008 were presented for approval.
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman Bill that council meeting minutes for January 22, 2008 be approved as presented. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
The council meeting minutes for February 12, 2008 were presented for approval.
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilwoman Digh that council meeting minutes for February 12, 2008 be approved as presented. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
FINANCIALS:
The Financials for the month of December 2007 were presented for approval and Kathy Holschlag, Chief Financial Officer, was present to answer any questions from the council.
After some review and discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilwoman Gohring to accept the December Financials as presented. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
The Financials for the month of January 2008 were presented for approval.
After some review and discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilwoman Digh to accept the January Financials as presented. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION REPORT FOR JANUARY:
The Director of Administration Report for January 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 Pautz to accept the Director of Administration Report for the month of January as presented. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
Councilwoman Digh complimented Sharon Cleveland, Purchasing Agent, of the fine job on the inventory count.
OLD BUSINESS:
a) Discussion on Community Branding
Mayor Latham said that a logo and/or a slogan to market Fulton is needed and should be the city's responsibility. Therefore the mayor has consulted with Councilman Harris and he has agreed to act as council liaison of this committee that will be created. This committee will report back to the council at the May 13th council meeting.
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilwoman Gohring to authorize the mayor to proceed with the appointments to this committee. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
b) Fire Station Discussion.
Bill Johnson said upon consulting with several architects, the city could build a new building for less than remodeling the old Wren building. If the city should build a new fire station at this current site, it would not be the preferred and best location.
Bill Johnson suggested the fifty-five acres south of town on Tennyson that is city-owned. This area has been considered for a city park area and if the fire station was built on part of it with a community center and storm shelter, the park would have twenty-four hour security on site.
The input from the council was they felt this was a better location and the Wren Building could be used for retail.
After some discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman Pautz to have the city proceed with the Tennyson Road property as the site for a new fire station. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
c) Golf Course Update.
Jason Ralston, Golf Pro at Tanglewood, distributed a handout to the council showing the scheduled golf tournaments for 2008.
Jason said they are fully staffed at this time and they are trying to cut down on the initial cost of food and are looking at going to Sam's. They are advertising in many ways, i.e., March Madness; KRCG website and radio ads.
Discussion followed. Jason said they are offering some specials from the Golf Shop, gift certificates and people can order merchandise from the web-site.
NEW BUSINESS:
a) Permission has been requested from the Panhellenic Council of William Woods University to host a fundraising walk/run on Saturday, March 29, 2008, to raise proceeds for the University of Missouri Children's Hospital.
Bridget Ward was present at this meeting representing the Panhellenic Council.
Upon hearing this request, the council suggested using the Stinson Creek Walking Trail for their walk/run instead of city streets and Bridget Ward said they would be willing to work something out using the trail.
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Pautz to grant permission for this walk/run provided it would be done on the Stinson Creek Trail and work out the details with Steve Myers, Chief of Police. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
b) Discussion of Fees Associated with the Board of Adjustment.
Bill Johnson said that the city currently charges $50 for a Board of Adjustment meeting. The city is also required to have a transcription of the meeting and then a publishing fee for the newspaper ad. This adds up to about $250 not counting for administrative time.
Upon further review of the Board of Adjustment rules and procedures, it has been noted that the Board sets the costs and fees themselves, not the city council.
Therefore, a motion offered by Councilwoman Digh and seconded by Councilman Benton to recommend to the Board of Adjustment a fee adjustment to $250. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
c) Update from LeRoy Benton, council liaison, on the Utility Board meeting held on Monday, February 25th.
Councilman Benton said that an update on natural gas prices was given and natural gas has gone up 23% in February and prices for August are $9.43 per unit and it looks like next winter's natural gas will be about $10.00 per unit.
d) Update from Greg Hayes, City Engineer, on the Traffic Commission meeting held on Tuesday, February 19th.
Greg Hayes said the commission discussed First Street Parking on one side only which was tabled for further review until the next meeting.
Deaf Child Playing Sign Request to be placed on Airway Drive. Much discussion was held. The resident could buy the sign and would be able to take it with them if and when they moved. The City Engineer will notify them of the commission's decision.
Fulton Christian Academy would like crosswalk markings at several locations around the school. It was noted that crosswalks would not be installed until the ground temperature rises around 50 degrees.
e) Update from Tom Harris, council liaison, on the Historic Preservation Commission meeting held on Tuesday, February 19th.
Tom Harris said the commission approved and made a recommendation to the council for approval, ten applications, as identified historic properties and made application to be included in the historic Court Street district.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution 2995 was presented and read by Councilwoman Chailland.
Resolution 2995 - A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the C.O.F., to apply and sign all necessary documents for the FY2005 Missouri State Homeland Security Grant Program for Interoperable Communications in the amount of $5,851.85 and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Bill to adopt Resolution 2995 at this evening's council meeting. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
ORDINANCES:
Bill No. 1232 was read for the second time by Councilman Bill.
Bill No. 1232 - An Ordinance Amending Appendix A-Zoning of the Fulton City Code by Adding a New Zoning District C-NB Commercial Neighborhood Business to Sec. 3. (A) District Classification and by Adding (7) C-NB Commercial Neighborhood Business to Sec. 4. (A) District Regulations, and Establishing an Effective Date (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilwoman Chailland to place Bill No. 1232 for third reading at this council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Moore) voting against.
Bill No. 1232 was read for the third time by Councilman Bill.
Motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilwoman Chailland to place Bill No. 1232 for final passage at this council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Moore) voting against.
Roll call vote of members of the council was as follows: Bill, yes; Chailland, yes; Digh, yes; Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; Moore, no; Pautz, yes; and Benton, yes. Bill No. 1232 having received the affirmative vote of seven members of the council, one member (Moore) voting against, was declared passed by the President of the council.
Bill No. 1233 was read for the second time by Councilman Benton.
Bill No. 1233 - An Ordinance Amending Appendix A-Zoning by Adding Nurseries Growing Plants for Sale as a Permitted Use in the C-2 Commercial District of Sec. 4 Use Regulations of the Code of the C.O.F., and Establishing an Effective Date (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilwoman Chailland to place Bill No. 1233 for third reading at this council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Moore) voting against.
Bill No. 1233 was read for the third time by Councilman Benton.
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilwoman Chailland to place Bill No. 1233 for final passage at this council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Moore) voting against.
Roll call vote of members of the council was as follows: Chailland, yes; Digh, yes; Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; Moore, no; Pautz, yes; Benton, yes; and Bill, yes. Bill No. 1233 having received the affirmative vote of seven members of the council, one member (Moore) voting against, was declared passed by the President of the council.
Bill No. 1234 was read for the second time by Councilman Moore.
Bill No. 1234 - An Ordinance Amending Appendix A-Zoning by Deleting Paragraph (D) Termination of Zoning Change for Nonuse from Sec. 13. Amendments, of the Code of the C.O.F., and Establishing an Effective Date (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Harris to place Bill No. 1234 for third reading at this council meeting. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
Bill No. 1234 was read for the third time by Councilman Moore.
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Harris to place Bill No. 1234 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: Digh, yes; Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; Moore, yes; Pautz, yes; Benton, yes; Bill, yes; and Chailland, yes. Bill No. 1234 having received the affirmative vote of all eight members of the council was passed by the President of the council.
Bill No. 1235 was read for the second time by Councilman Harris.
Bill No. 1235 - An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the C.O.F., to sign all necessary paperwork approving a Settlement Agreement with Sprint (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Pautz to place Bill No. 1235 for third reading at this council meeting. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
Bill No. 1235 was read for the third time by Councilman Harris.
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1235 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: Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; Moore, yes; Pautz, yes; Benton, yes; Bill, yes; Chailland, yes; and Digh, yes. Bill No. 1235 having received the
affirmative vote of all eight members of the council was passed by the President of the council.
Bill No. 1236 was read for the second time by Councilman Benton.
Bill No. 1236 - An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance Number 1152-06 Establishing Electric Rates of the C.O.F., and enacting a New Ordinance & Establishing an Effective Date.
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1236 for third reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Latham presented the name of Doug Fickess for approval from the council, on the Historic Preservation Commission, to replace the vacancy of Joyce Williams.
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilwoman Gohring to approve the appointment of Doug Fickess to the Historic Preservation Commission. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The city clerk noted that the first council meeting in April is on Election Day, April 8th. Therefore, the election results would not be known and the winners have to be sworn in no more than seven days after the election and the next regularly scheduled council meeting is two weeks away. She asked the council what would they like to do, reschedule or what.
After some discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilman Benton to reschedule the council meetings in April to Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 6:30 p.m., and Tuesday, April 29th at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
The city clerk announced the Fulton Area Development Corporation (FADC) Banquet will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Tucker Dining Hall on the campus of William Woods University. Anyone wishing to attend, please notify the clerk by Monday, March 17th.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
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 Pautz and seconded by Councilwoman Digh to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor and the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Charles M. Latham, Mayor
Carolyn L. Laswell, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk