CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 12, 2007
The Council of the City of Fulton, Missouri, met in regular session on Tuesday, June 12th, 2007, in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 18 E. 4th Street. Present and presiding were Tom Harris, Deputy Mayor; William Johnson, Director of Administration; Carolyn L. Laswell, City Clerk; and Steve Myers, Chief of Police. The meeting was called to order by Deputy Mayor Harris at 7:33 p.m. Roll call was taken by the City Clerk and members of the council present were Chailland; Digh; Harris; Moore and Pautz. Absent were councilmembers Bill, Benton and Gohring. 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; Darrell Dunlap, Superintendent of Utilities; Greg Hayes, City Engineer; Sharon Cleveland, Purchasing Agent; Jim Dodson; Dave Kern; Mike Tanner; Cindy Tanner; Jackie Weber; Dale Vaughn; Marcus Wilkins, reporter for THE FULTON SUN; and Jeremy Polston, Audio/Video.
INVOCATION:
Invocation was given by Deputy Mayor Harris.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS:
Deputy Mayor Harris 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.
Jim Dodson, co-chair of the Fulton Street Fair, thanked the City of Fulton for all their assistance and support in preparing for the Street Fair.
Councilwoman Chailland thanked the Street Fair Committee for all their hard work and long hours in promoting our community through the Street Fair.
Deputy Mayor Harris said there was a need to amend the agenda by adding 5. c) Sewer Plant Building.
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Pautz to amend the agenda by adding a 5. c). Sewer Plant Building. Motion carried with five members of the council voting in favor and three members (Benton, Bill and Gohring) absent.
SUBJECTS OF DISCUSSION:
a) Review, Discussion and Permission needed on the request received from Westminster College asking for permission to hold a Homecoming Parade on September 22, 2007.
Jackie Weber, representing Westminster College addressed the council and said she would answer any questions from the council.
After some discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Pautz to grant permission for this request as presented pending all city rules being followed. Motion carried with five members of the council voting in favor and three members (Benton, Bill and Gohring) absent.
b) Review, Discussion and Permission needed on the request received from J & M Displays, asking for permission to obtain a fireworks permit for the July 4th, 2007 annual celebration at the Fulton Country Club.
Motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilwoman Digh to grant permission to J & M Displays as requested, providing all rules are followed. Motion carried with five members of the council voting in favor and three members (Benton, Bill and Gohring) absent.
c) Sewer Plant Building.
Bill Johnson, Director of Administration, said the city needs a heated storage space and would like the council to authorize the construction of a 40 x 100 building to be located east of the office building at the Wastewater Plant. The estimated cost would be $100,000 which is not in the budget but funds are available.
After some discussion, motion was offered by Councilwoman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Pautz to authorize the construction of a heated storage building at the Wastewater Plant as presented. Motion carried with five members of the council voting in favor and three members (Benton, Bill and Gohring) absent.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution 2872 was presented and read by Councilman Moore.
Resolution 2872 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the C.O.F., to authorize a contract with Huff Sealing Corporation, Chesterfield, MO., for the Elton Hensley Memorial Airport Runway 5-23 Seal Coat in the amount of $63,753.00 (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Pautz to adopt Resolution 2872 at tonight's council meeting. Motion carried with five members of the council voting in favor and three members (Benton, Bill and Gohring) absent.
Resolution 2873 was presented and read by Councilwoman Chailland.
Resolution 2873 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the C.O.F., to authorize a contract with APAC-Missouri, Inc., Columbia, MO., for the 2007 Asphalt Overlay Project in the amount of $373,469.70 (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Moore to adopt Resolution 2873 at tonight's council meeting. Motion carried with five members of the council voting in favor and three members (Benton, Bill and Gohring) absent.
ORDINANCES:
Bill No. 1200 was presented and read for the first time by Councilwoman Chailland.
Bill No. 1200 - An Ordinance Amending Appendix A-Zoning by adding a new paragraph to Section 4.Use Regulations., (B) Other Use Regulations, (1) Accessory Buildings, (a) Allowing for larger accessory buildings on larger lots and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Chailland and seconded by Councilwoman Digh that Bill No. 1200 be placed for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with five members of the council voting in favor and three members (Benton, Bill and Gohring) absent.
Bill No. 1201 was presented and read for the first time by Councilman Pautz.
Bill No. 1201 - An Ordinance Vacating a portion of unnamed right-of-way between Collier and Blackburn Streets within the C.O.F., and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilman Moore that Bill No. 1201 be placed for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with five members of the council voting in favor and three members (Benton, Bill and Gohring) absent.
Bill No. 1202 was presented and read for the first time by Councilwoman Digh.
Bill No. 1202 - An Ordinance vacating the remaining open portion of Ravine Street lying between Second and Third Streets within the C.O.F., and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Digh and seconded by Councilman Moore that Bill No. 1202 be placed for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with five members of the council voting in favor and three members (Benton, Bill and Gohring) absent.
Bill No. 1199 was read for the second 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 (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1199 for third reading at this council meeting. Motion carried with five members of the council voting in favor and three members (Benton, Bill and Gohring) absent.
Bill No. 1199 was read for the third time by Councilman Moore.
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1199 for final passage at this council meeting. Motion carried with five members of the council voting in favor and three members (Benton, Bill and Gohring) absent.
Roll call vote of members of the council was as follows: Digh, yes; Harris, yes; Moore, yes; Pautz, yes; and Chailland, yes. Bill No. 1199 having received the affirmative vote of five members of the council, three members (Benton, Bill and Gohring) absent, was declared passed by the acting President of the council.
Councilwoman Chailland asked why dirt was being moved between Collier and Blackburn Streets.
Cindy Tanner, 211 Collier Lane, asked that no more dirt work be done until the ordinance was passed.
The City Engineering department was asked to set stakes on the entire abandoned tract thereby marking off the property lines.
The council made a recommendation to the administration to stake off by Thursday and no work will be done until the ordinance is passed.
Motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilwoman Chailland to table Bill No. 1197 until the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with five members of the council voting in favor and three members (Benton, Bill and Gohring) absent.
APPOINTMENTS:
There were no appointments to be presented for approval at this council meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The city clerk gave a reminder 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.
She also gave a reminder of the Annual City Employee Picnic to be held in the Whitlow Shelter at Veteran's Park on Friday, June 22, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Deputy Mayor Harris 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 Chailland to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried with five members of the council voting in favor, three members (Benton, Bill and Gohring) absent, and the meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
Thomas L. Harris, Deputy Mayor
Carolyn L. Laswell, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk