CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 12, 2007
The Council of the City of Fulton, Missouri, met in regular session on Monday, March 12, 2007, 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; Cathy Haymart, Deputy City Clerk; and Steve Myers, Chief of Police. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Craghead at 7:30 p.m. Roll call was taken by the Deputy City Clerk and members of the council present were Benton; Bill; Chailland; Gohring; McCall; Moore; and Pautz. Absent was councilman Harris. Also present were Kathy Holschlag, Chief Financial Officer; Les Hudson, Code Enforcement Officer; J. C. Miller, Solid Waste Manager; Dean Buffington, Fire Chief; Darrell Dunlap, Superintendent of Utilities; Clay Caswell, Parks & Recreation Director; J. C. Miller, Solid Waste Manager; Sherri Redmon, Human Resource Director; Greg Hayes, City Engineer; Sharon Cleveland, Purchasing Agent; Karl Starmer, Esther Digh, Gabe Craighead; Steve McBee Dalton McBee, Austin McBee, Boy Scouts; Charles Latham; Mark Sommerhauser, Reporter for THE FULTON SUN; Jeremy Polston and Justin Dean, Audio/Video.
INVOCATION:
Invocation was given by Mayor Robert 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.
There were no comments.
Mayor Craghead stated the agenda for this meeting needed to be amended by adding item 5.e) Discussion of request from William Woods University for permission to have a Greek Week parade between Westminster and William Woods University on March 26, 2007.
Motion was offered by Councilman McCall and seconded by Councilman Pautz to amend the agenda by adding item 5.e) to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously with all seven members present voting in favor and one absent (Harris).
Gabe Craighead, Eastern District Callaway County Commissioner, gave a presentation on the proposed 1/2 sales tax on the April 3 ballot. He stated if the issue fails the county would have no choice but to reduce services.
SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION:
a) Further discussion on the EOC budget.
Bill Johnson reported the EOC director had stated the communication system needed updating. The County Commission reviewed the equipment and brought in a technician to fix the volume issues. The County was going to ask us for $200,000 for our portion of the expenses but later requested $130,000. The County has now requested the City pay $100,000 which is up from what we previously paid of $93,000 and the City would give an additional $20,000 to be put in reserve for capital expenditures for a later date.
Motion was offered by Wayne Bill and seconded by John Pautz to have a Resolution drawn up for this for the next regular council meeting. Motion carried unanimously with all seven members present voting in favor and one absent (Harris).
b) Update on the St. Michael and Grand St. water projects.
Darrell Dunlap reported the St. Michael project is finished and the Grand Street project has been started.
c) FEMA/SEMA Ice Storm Declarations:
Bill Johnson reported there were two storms we are asking for reimbursements from - one in the first weekend of December and the other in the middle of January. We have been working jointly with the county on filing documents for this. Between the City and County there was a combined expenditure of 3.5 per capita. Very preliminary reimbursements to the city for overtime, equipment and supplies is estimated at $75,000 - $100,000 between the two storms combined.
d) Discussion of request from William Woods University for permission to have a Greek Week parade between Westminster and William Woods University on March 26, 2007.
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Pautz to grant permission for this parade. Motion carried unanimously with all seven members present voting in favor and one member absent (Harris).
ORDINANCES:
Bill Johnson stated Bill No. 1182 - An Ordinance Incorporating certain territory into the corporate limits of the C.O.F., is declared dead due to the fact the petition for annexation may not be valid.
Bill No. 1186 was presented for first reading by Councilman McCall.
Bill No. 1186 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110 Traffic & Vehicles, Fulton City Code by adding a portion of Vine Street to Section 110-341. Parking on certain street prohibited or limited, and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilman McCall and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1186 for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Harris) absent.
Bill No. 1179 was presented for second reading by Councilman Benton.
Bill No. 1179 - An Ordinance establishing Connection Fees to City Utilities of the City of Fulton and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman Pautz to place Bill No. 1179 for third reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Harris) absent.
Bill No. 1180 was presented for second reading by Councilman Bill.
Bill No. 1180 - An Ordinance Incorporating certain territory into the corporate limits of the C.O.F., establishing an initial zoning and an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1180 for third reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Harris) absent.
Bill No. 1181 was presented for second reading by Councilwoman Gohring.
Bill No. 1181 - An Ordinance Incorporating certain territory into the corporate limits of the C.O.F., establishing an initial zoning and an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Gohring and seconded by Councilman Pautz to place Bill No. 1181 for third reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Harris) absent.
Bill No. 1183 was presented for second reading by Councilman Pautz.
Bill No. 1183 - An Ordinance Amending Appendix A-Zoning by Deleting Sec. 13 amendments (A)(1)(b)2, of the Code of the City of Fulton pertaining to the filing fee for rezoning and enacting a new Sec. 13 Amendments (A)(1)(b)2, and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilman McCall to place Bill No. 1183 for third reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Harris) absent.
Bill No. 1184 was presented for second reading by Councilwoman Chailland.
Bill No. 1184 - An Ordinance Amending Appendix A-Zoning by Deleting Sec. 4 Use Regulations (6)A. of the Code of the City of Fulton, pertaining to Planned Commercial Districts and enacting a new Sec. 4 Use Regulations (6)A., and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Chailland and seconded by Councilman McCall to place Bill No. 1184 for third reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Harris) absent.
APPOINTMENTS:
There were no appointments to be made at this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Craghead noted the announcement of the FADC Callaway Business Salute to be held on March 29, 2007, that was included in the packet. He asked anyone wishing to attend to please let the city clerk know. Wayne Bill stated he would like to attend.
The Mayor stated there would be a work session at the next regular meeting to discuss Councilman McCall's request to consider an ordinance banning smoking in restaurants.
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 McCall and seconded by Councilman Pautz to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor, one member (Harris) absent, and the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Robert W. Craghead, Mayor
Cathleen Haymart
Deputy City Clerk