CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 8, 2007
The Council of the City of Fulton, Missouri, met in regular session and held one (1) Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 8th, 2007, 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 7:33 p.m. Roll call was taken by the City Clerk and members of the council present were Benton; Chailland; Gohring; Harris; Moore and Pautz. Absent were councilmembers Bill and Digh. Also present were Matt Harline, Assistant to the Director of Administration; Clay Caswell, Parks & Recreation Director; Les Hudson, Code Enforcement Officer; Dean Buffington, Fire Chief; Kathy Holschlag; Chief Financial Officer; J. C. Miller, Solid Waste Manager; Greg Hayes, City Engineer; Sharon Cleveland, Purchasing Agent; Sherri Redmon, Human Resources Director; Ron Morley; Carla Morley; Ollie Shaon; Dave Kern; Jan Kern; Rebecca Elm; Jessica Elm; Jim Dodson; Randy Blasa; Mark Sommerhauser, reporter, for THE FULTON SUN; and Jeremy Polston, Audio/Video.
INVOCATION:
Invocation was given by Councilman Benton.
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.
Dave Kern, 301 Collier Lane, said he and his wife were owners of the real estate located at 301 Collier Lane. Since this property is commercially zoned, they are planning to construct storage units on this property. They would like to use a portion of the dedicated street (Collier Lane) as a means of access to their property. The driveway would end at the northern edge of their property and would not connect to Blackburn Street. In consideration for the use of this property, they would provide a landscaped buffer zone on the eastern ten feet of the 30 foot wide dedicated street.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Latham announced there will be one (1) Public Hearing on this evening's agenda and the format will be as follows:
To consider the proposed re-zoning of tracts of land known as 904, 906, 908, 910 & 930 Business 54 South; and 905 & 907 Cleveland from its present zoning of R-3 Residential to C-2 Commercial.
This hearing was declared open at 7:40 p.m.
There were three calls issued for anyone wishing to speak IN OPPOSITION of the matter being considered.
First Call:
Rebecca Elm, 907 Cleveland Avenue, said if her residence was torn down she and her daughter would be homeless. She referred to a letter presented to the council by Martha Doyle, stating that her opposition to this re-zoning was based on a security risk for the children in the neighborhood.
Second Call: There were none.
Third Call: There were none.
There were three calls issued for anyone wishing to speak IN FAVOR of the matter being considered.
First Call:
Randy Blasa, 802 Washington, the person requesting this re-zoning, said he had no plans on tearing down 907 Cleveland Avenue but his intentions were to improve these rental units.
Second Call: There were none.
Third Call: There were none.
This Public Hearing was declared closed at 7:50 p.m.
SUBJECTS OF DISCUSSION:
a) Discussion and approval needed on the requests from the Fulton Street Fair Committee.
Jim Dodson, co-chair of the 2007 Street Fair addressed the council by referring to the written list of requests of the city. Button sales and promotions would commence on May 15th.
Jim Dodson and co-chair, Jill Flakne, presented their mascot, "Callaway Jack" to the council.
After some discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Pautz to approve the requests as submitted. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Bill and Digh) absent.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. 2870 was presented and read by Councilwoman Gohring.
Resolution No. 2870 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the C.O.F., to enter into a Supplemental Agreement No. One to an Agreement for Design Phase Services with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, St. Louis, MO., for the Elton Hensley Airport Apron & Taxiway Rehabilitation (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Gohring and seconded by Councilwoman Chailland to adopt Resolution 2870 at this council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Bill & Digh) absent.
ORDINANCES:
Bill No. 1196 was presented for first reading by Councilman Harris.
Bill No. 1196 - An Ordinance re-classifying under the zoning ordinance certain land known as 904,906,908,910 and 930 Business 54 South and 905 & 907 Cleveland from R-3 Residential to C-2 Commercial.
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1196 for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Bill and Digh) absent.
Bill No. 1197 was presented for first reading by Councilman Benton.
Bill No.1197 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 114 Utilities, Division 2.Classifications, Rates & Deposits, by Deleting Sections 114-99 through 114-103 and Enacting New Sections 114-99 through 114-103 & Adding Section 114-104, & establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman Pautz to place Bill No. 1197 for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Bill and Digh) absent.
Bill No. 1198 was presented for first reading by Councilman Pautz.
Bill No.1198 - An Ordinance authorizing the approval of the replatting of the Industrial Park Subdivision.
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Harris to place Bill No. 1198 for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Bill and Digh) absent.
Bill No. 1195 was read for the second time by Councilman Benton.
Bill No. 1195 - An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor & City Clerk, on behalf of the C.O.F.,to execute a contract between the C.O.F., and the Collector & County Commissioners of Callaway County, relating to the collection of taxes (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton to place Bill No. 1195 for third reading at this council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Bill and Digh) absent.
Bill No. 1195 was read for the third time by Councilman Benton.
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton to place Bill No. 1195 for final passage at this council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Bill and Digh) absent.
Roll call vote of members of the council was as follows: Chailland, yes; Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; Moore, yes; Pautz, yes; and Benton, yes. Bill No. 1195 having received the affirmative vote of six members of the council, two members (Bill and Digh) absent, was declared passed by the President of the council.
APPOINTMENTS:
There were no appointments to be presented for approval at this council meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The city clerk gave notice of the Newly Elected Officials Conference to be held on Thursday and Friday, June 14th and 15th, 2007 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City. If any council members wish to attend, please contact the City Clerk.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Latham 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 Pautz and seconded by Councilwoman Gohring to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor, two members (Bill and Digh) absent, and the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Charles M. Latham, Mayor
Carolyn L. Laswell, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk