CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 9, 2006
The Council of the City of Fulton, Missouri, met in regular session and held one (1) Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 9th, 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 7:30 p.m. Roll call was taken by the City Clerk and members of the council present were Benton; Chailland; Harris; McCall; Moore; Gohring; and Wilkinson. Absent was Councilman Bill. Also present were Patrick Bonnot, Assistant to the Director of Administration; Les Hudson, Code Enforcement Officer; Sherri Redmond, Human Resource Director; Jane Hubbard, Chief Financial Officer; Darrell Dunlap, Superintendent of Utilities; Dean Buffington, Interim Fire Chief; Sharon Cleveland, Purchasing Agent; Greg Hayes, City Engineer; Dave Kern; David McDaniel; Mike Tanner; Cindy Tanner; Jake Tanner; Marie Bates; Lynn Bates; Randy Blasa; Mark Sommerhauser, reporter, for THE FULTON SUN; Jeremy Polston and Justin Dean, Audio/Video.
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. There were none.
Mayor Craghead said there was a need to amend the agenda by adding Resolution 2827.
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman McCall to amend the agenda by adding Resolution 2827 to be presented and read. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Bill) absent.
Jake Tanner was present at the council meeting as he is working on becoming an Eagle Scout by earning his Communications Badge. He plans on completing these requirements by the end of summer. The mayor and council wished him all the luck and success in his endeavors.
PUBLIC HEARING:
This Public Hearing was held for the purpose to consider the proposed abandonment of a stretch of unnamed right-of-way beginning at the North side of Collier Lane and extending North towards Blackburn Street, located within the city limits of Fulton.
This hearing was declared open at 7:34 p.m.
There were three calls issued for anyone who wished to speak in opposition of the matter being considered.
First call, Randy Blasa, 802 Washington, said the south end of town is growing and the city should attain this right-of-way, in case a street would be built, therefore, he was opposed to this issue.
Second call, no one spoke.
Third call, no one spoke.
There were three calls issued for anyone who wished to speak in favor of the matter being considered.
First call, Dave Kern, 4020 Tara Circle, said he is the person who requested this proposed abandonment as he wishes to build some storage buildings at this location.
Second call, Cindy Tanner, 211 Collier Lane, said that she and her husband had no opposition to this proposed plan.
Third call, no one spoke.
This hearing was declared closed at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Craghead.
SUBJECTS OF DISCUSSION:
a) Discussion of the Public Hearing held earlier in this meeting.
After some discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman Harris to have the council proceed with the presentation and first reading of an ordinance abandoning a piece of Collier Lane at tonight's meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor, one member (Wilkinson) voting no, and one member (Bill) absent.
b) Discussion on the Request from the United Church of Christ asking permission to close a portion of Jefferson City between 4th and 5th Streets for a parking area for their Quit Show on Wednesday, May 17th, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
After some discussion, motion was offered by Councilman McCall and seconded by Councilwoman Chailland to grant permission for this request as submitted. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Bill) absent. The city clerk will notify them as to all rules and regulations.
c) Discussion on the request received from Bartley School asking permission to close the south end of St. Frances Street to the school parking lot for their annual Fun and Safety Day, on Tuesday, May 16th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
After some discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman McCall to grant permission for this request as submitted. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Bill) absent. The city clerk will notify them as to all rules and regulations.
d) Update on Natural Gas Rates.
Darrell Dunlap, Superintendent of Utilities, said the gas price is holding at $9.25 per unit as in April.
After some discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to keep consumer natural gas rates at the same rate as last month. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Bill) absent.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution 2826 was presented and read by Councilman Harris.
Resolution 2826 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Fulton, to sign an Agreement with Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District, to provide refrigerant removal service and appliance recycling (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Moore to adopt Resolution 2826 at this council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Bill) absent.
Resolution 2827 was presented and read by Councilman Benton.
Resolution 2827 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Fulton, to apply for a Grant for Phase V of the Stinson Creek Trail (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilwoman Chailland to adopt Resolution 2827 at this council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Bill) absent.
ORDINANCES:
Bill No. 1145 was presented and read for the first time by Councilman Wilkinson.
Bill No. 1145 - An Ordinance vacating a portion of unnamed right-of-way between Collier and Blackburn Streets within the City of Fulton and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilman Wilkinson and seconded by Councilman Harris to place Bill No. 1145 for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor, one member (Wilkinson) voting against and one member (Bill) absent.
Bill No. 1146 was presented and read for the first time by Councilwoman Chailland.
Bill No. 1146 - An Ordinance declaring certain property known as 1210 Brookside Drive as Surplus Property and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Benton to place Bill No. 1146 for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Bill) absent.
The council requested a map to show this designated area for the next council meeting.
Bill No. 1144 was read for the second time by Councilman Benton.
Bill No. 1144 - An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Fulton, to sign all necessary documents for the purchase of 804 State Street and adjacent two lots from John W. Braxton, Sr., and Eliza M. Braxton, and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1144 for third reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Bill) absent.
Bill No. 1141 was read for the third time by Councilman McCall.
Bill No. 1141 - An Ordinance re-classifying under the zoning ordinance certain land in the City of Fulton and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman McCall and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1141 for final passage at this council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Bill) absent.
Roll call vote of members of the council was as follows: Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; McCall, yes; Moore, yes; Wilkinson, yes; Benton, yes; and Chailland, yes. Bill No. 1141 having received the affirmative vote of seven members of the council and one member (Bill) absent, was declared passed by the President.
Bill No. 1142 was to be read for the third time by Councilman Moore.
Jane Hubbard, Chief Financial Officer said the numbers for Bill No. 1142 were not available for this meeting.
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to table Bill No. 1142 until the next regularly scheduled meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Bill) absent.
APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Craghead stated that Karey Wilkinson has been appointed council liaison to the Traffic Commission replacing Elmer Sands.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Greg Hayes, City Engineer, said at the recent Airport Board meeting it was discussed there was a need for jet fuel at the airport.
Travis St. John, Airport Manager, said he is willing to purchase his own jet fuel truck and jet fuel, and thereby return 5% of gross fuel sales back to the City of Fulton.
Much discussion followed as to the city's interest; CDL license to operate the fuel truck; city's liability and insurance.
It was decided that more details would be given at the next council meeting with recommendations from the council at that time.
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 Councilwoman Chailland to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor, one member (Bill) absent, and the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Robert W. Craghead, Mayor
Carolyn L. Laswell, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk