CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 22, 2007
The Council of the City of Fulton, Missouri, met in regular session on Tuesday, May 22, 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 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; Les Hudson, Code Enforcement Officer; Dean Buffington, Fire Chief; Kathy Holschlag, Interim Chief Financial Officer; Clay Caswell, Parks & Recreation Director; Greg Hayes, City Engineer; Sherri Redmon, Human Resource Director; Sharon Cleveland, Purchasing Agent; Mike Tanner; Carla Morley; Ron Morley; Chad Morgan; Dave Kern; Tim Rice; Ed Ryerson; Mark Sommerhauser, 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. There were none.
MINUTES:
The council meeting minutes for April 24, 2007 were presented for approval.
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Harris that council meeting minutes for April 24, 2007 be approved as presented. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
The council meeting minutes for May 8, 2007 were presented for approval.
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Pautz that council meeting minutes for May 8, 2007 be approved as presented. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
FINANCIALS:
The Financials for the month of April 2007 were listed on the agenda to be presented for approval, and Kathy Holschlag, Chief Financial Officer, was present to answer any questions from the council.
After some discussion and review, motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilman Bill that Financials for April 2007 be approved as presented. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
Councilman Moore asked that the golf pro from Tanglewood come to a future council meeting and give an update to the council.
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION REPORT FOR APRIL:
The Director of Administration Report for April 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.
Councilman Pautz requested that a list of new business licenses issued be included in the council packet each month.
Motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilman Pautz to accept the Director of Administration Report for the month of April as presented. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
a) Discussion on the recommendation from the Traffic Commission to take Grand Street, north of 10th to 13th Streets, and 13th Street back to two-way traffic.
Discussion was held by the council on this issue and the city clerk said an ordinance was being presented to the council later on the agenda at tonight's meeting. The council decided to address this issue at that time.
b) Review and discussion of Dave Kern's request to obtain city permission to use property.
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 widededicated street.
Mayor Latham said his suggestion would be for the city to abandon this property and give 15 feet to the adjoining property owner, Mike & Cindy Tanner, and give the other 15 feet to Dave Kern.
After much discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Moore to have the administration draft an ordinance stating the Mayor's suggestion and present it to the council at the next council meeting. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
NEW BUSINESS:
a) Discussion on amending the Agreement for the sale and purchase of natural gas with ProLiance Energy.
Bill Johnson explained this amendment and the reasons for the council to review and hold further discussion.
Motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilwoman Digh to have the Administration proceed with this amendment to the Agreement for the sale and purchase of natural gas with ProLiance Energy as presented to the council. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
b) Update from LeRoy Benton, council liaison, on the Utility Board meeting.
There was no meeting held in May due to the Memorial Day holiday.
c) Update by Tom Harris, council liaison, on the Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
There was no meeting held in May due to a lack of quorum.
d) Update on the Traffic Commission meeting held on Tuesday, May 15th by Steve Moore, council liaison.
The commission discussed putting Grand Street north of 10th Street and 13th Street back to two-way streets. Upon review and discussion, the commission recommends to the city council that these streets be changed back to two-way streets.
The commission reviewed and discussed the request of abandoning the west half of Ravine Street from 3rd Street South.
The commission made a recommendation to the city council to grant this request of abandoning the west half of Ravine Street from 3rd Street South.
e) Asphalt Overlay Project Update by Greg Hayes, City Engineer.
Greg Hayes referred to the handout that was included in the council packet listing the 2007 Asphalt Overlay Project Estimate as of May 10, 2007.
After much review and discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilman Pautz to have the Engineering Department proceed with the proposed 2007 Asphalt Overlay Project as presented. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution 2871 was presented and read by Councilwoman Chailland.
Resolution 2871 - A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the C.O.F., to sign all necessary documents to act as a "Pass Through Agent" to facilitate the Fulton Middle School's Application for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) 2007, Secure Our Schools Program Grant to fund a Camera System for the school (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution 2871 at this council meeting. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
ORDINANCES:
Bill No. 1199 was presented and read for the first time by Councilman Moore.
Bill No. 1199 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110 Traffic & Vehicles, Division 6. One Way Streets, Sec. 110-261.Established, by Deleting two one-way streets (Grand between 10th & 13th, and 13th Streets) and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Pautz to place Bill No. 1199 for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
Bill No. 1196 was read for the second time by Councilman Harris.
Bill No. 1196 - An Ordinance re-classifying under the zoning ordinance certain land known as 904, 906, 908, 910 & 930 Business 54 South and 905 & 907 Cleveland from R-3 Residential to C-2 Commercial (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1196 for third reading at tonight's council meeting. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
Bill No. 1196 was read for the third time by Councilman Harris.
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1196 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: Bill, yes; Chailland, yes; Digh, yes; Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; Moore, yes; Pautz, yes; and Benton, yes. Bill No. 1196 having received the affirmative vote of all eight members of the council, was declared passed by the President of the council.
Bill No. 1197 was read for the second time 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 third reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Harris and Moore) voting against.
Bill No. 1198 was read for the second time by Councilman Pautz.
Bill No.1198 - An Ordinance authorizing the approval of the replatting of Peacock Drive located in the Industrial Park Subdivision (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1198 for third reading at tonight's council meeting. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
Bill No. 1198 was read for the third time by Councilman Pautz.
Motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilman Harris to place Bill No. 1198 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: Chailland, yes; Digh, yes; Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; Moore, yes; Pautz, yes; Benton, yes; and Bill, yes. Bill No. 1198 having received the affirmative vote of all eight members of the council, was declared passed by the President of the council.
APPOINTMENTS:
There were no appointments to be presented to the council for approval at this council meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
If anyone in the community is interested in serving on one of the city board or commissions, please contact Mayor Latham or the City Clerk at City Hall.
Mayor Latham announced that he would not be at the June 12th council meeting but Deputy Mayor, Councilman Tom Harris would be officiating the meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
There was no need of 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 Chailland to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor and the meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Charles M. Latham, Mayor
Carolyn L. Laswell, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk