CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

August 8, 2006

The Council of the City of Fulton, Missouri, met in regular session and held two (2) Public Hearings on Tuesday, August 8th, 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 7:31 p.m.  Roll call was taken by the City Clerk and members of the council present were Benton; Bill; Chailland; Gohring; Harris; McCall; Moore; and Wilkinson.  Also present were Patrick Bonnot, Assistant to the Director of Administration; Les Hudson, Code Enforcement Officer; Sherri Redmon, Human Resource Director; Clay Caswell, Parks & Recreation Director; Jane Hubbard, Chief Financial Officer; J. C. Miller, Solid Waste Manager; Dean Buffington, Fire Chief; Sharon Cleveland, Purchasing Agent; Greg Hayes, City Engineer; Doris Klosterman; Bonnie Maddox; Elton Maddox; Norman St.Romaine; June St.Romaine; Brian Hoselton; Robert Fischer; Betty Fischer; Patricia Beyer; Wilma Hobbs; Ron Baldwin; Doris Baldwin; Gale Branch; Diane Branch; William Jenkins; Justin Kelley; 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.

Brian Hoselton, 8255 County Road 415, said he wishes to locate his business on an established business route, Business 54 South, and his request needs to be acted upon and a final decision reached.  He thanked the council for all their time spent on this issue.

Robert Fisher, 103 W. Reed Street, said he has no objections to the chiropractor locating there but does not want a C-2 Commercial zoning.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Mayor Craghead announced there will be two (2) Public Hearings on this evening's agenda and the format will be as follows: 

Hearing One:

The purpose of this hearing is to consider the proposed rezoning of a tract of land known as 520 Ingle Road, Fulton, Missouri from its present zoning classification of R-1 Residential to C-2 Commercial.

This hearing was now 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, was there anyone present who wished to speak in opposition of this proposed rezoning?  There were none.

     Second call, was there anyone present who wished to speak in opposition of this proposed rezoning?  There were none.

     Third and final call, was there anyone present who wished to speak in opposition of this proposed rezoning?  There were none.

There were three calls issued for anyone wishing to speak IN FAVOR of the matter being considered.

     First call, was there anyone present who wished to speak in favor of this proposed rezoning?

Gale Branch, 522 Ingle Road, said he was the owner of the property that was making this request for re-zoning.

     Second call, was there anyone present who wished to speak in favor of this proposed rezoning? There were none.

     Third and final call, was there anyone present who wished to speak in favor of this proposed rezoning?  There were none.

This Public Hearing declared closed at 7:42 p.m.

Hearing Two:

The purpose of this hearing is to consider the approval or denial of an application submitted by William Jenkins, on behalf of CIS Communications, to construct a Monopole Communications US Cellular Tower to be located at 1715 Wood Street within the City of Fulton.

This hearing was declared open at 7:43 p.m.

There were three calls issued for anyone wishing to speak IN OPPOSITION of the matter being considered.

     First call, was there anyone present who wished to speak in opposition of this proposal?  There were none.

     Second call, was there anyone present who wished to speak in opposition of this proposal?  There were none.

     Third and final call, was there anyone present who wished to speak in opposition of this proposal?  There were none.

There were three calls issued for anyone wishing to speak IN FAVOR of the matter being considered.

     First call, was there anyone present who wished to speak in favor of this proposal?

William Jenkins, 749 Old Ballas, Cove Coeur, Missouri, CIS Communications, LLC, representing US Cellular Corporation distributed a hand-out to the council, with maps and site drawings.

After much discussion, the council asked Mr. Jenkins to go back to Cingular and ask them to consider the use of the city water tower to place this communications tower.  He said he would make this request and report back to the council.

     Second call, was there anyone present who wished to speak in favor of this proposal?  There were none.

     Third and final call, was there anyone present who wished to speak in favor of this proposal?  There were none.

This Public Hearing was declared closed at 7:54 p.m.

SUBJECTS OF DISCUSSION:

a)   Overview on the Annual Council Retreat that was held on August 4th and 5th, 2006.

Bill Johnson, Director of Administration said the retreat was discussed in the Work Session held earlier this evening.  However, the Old Power Plant and what to do with it was discussed.  The cost to take this building down will be approximately $115,000 to $150,000.  The council discussed having the owner board up the windows and openings as it is a health hazard and a liability to the community.

Mayor Craghead said the city will contact the owner of the old Power Plant and inform him to board up the windows and doorways of this old building.

b)   Discuss the request received from the First Christian Church, asking permission to  block traffic on Seventh Street, between Court and Market Streets from 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 29th through Sunday, October 1, 2006 for their Annual Fall Craft Festival.

After some discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman McCall to grant this request as long as all rules are followed.  Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.  The city clerk will notify the church and all parties necessary to carry out this request.

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution 2837 was presented and read by Councilman Moore.

Resolution 2837 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Fulton, to enter into a Missouri Highways & Transportation Commission Cost Participation Agreement to make public improvements of Route 54 as stated in the Agreement by widening and paving the shoulders (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).

Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman McCall to adopt Resolution 2837 at this council meeting.  Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.

ORDINANCES:

Bill No. 1151 was presented and read for the first time by Councilman Bill.

Bill No. 1151 - An Ordinance re-classifying under the Zoning Ordinance certain land in the City of Fulton, MO., known as 520 Ingle Road, and establishing an effective date.

Motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1151 for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting.  Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.

Bill No. 1152 was presented and read for the first time by Councilman Wilkinson.

Bill No. 1152 - An Ordinance of the City Council of Fulton, MO., Adopting the Third Amended & Restated Atkinson Road Tax Increment Financing Plan.

Motion was offered by Councilman Wilkinson and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1152 for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting.  Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.

This Bill Pending if Taken off the Table

Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Moore that Bill No. 1149 be taken off the table at this council meeting.  Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.

     Bill No. 1149 was read for the second time by Councilman Harris.

Bill No. 1149 - An Ordinance changing the zoning of a tract of land known as 710 Business 54 South from its present zoning classification of R-1 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. 1149 for third reading at this evening's council meeting.  Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.

Bill No. 1149 was read for the third time by Councilman Harris.

Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1149 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 were as follows:  Chailland, yes; Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; McCall, yes; Moore, yes; Wilkinson, yes; Benton, yes; and Bill, yes. Bill No. 1149 having received the affirmative vote of all eight members of the council was declared passed by the President.

APPOINTMENTS:

Mayor Craghead stated there were no new appointments to be presented at tonight's council meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Councilman Bill asked for the council to review the C-2 zoning at a future work session.

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 all eight members of the council voting in favor and the meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.

                              Robert W. Craghead, Mayor

Carolyn L. Laswell, CMC/MRCC

City Clerk