CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
The Council of the City of Fulton, Missouri, met in regular session and held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 26, 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 Roger Rice, Deputy Chief of Police. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Craghead at 6:31 p.m. Roll call was taken by the City Clerk and members of the council present were Benton; Bill; Gohring; Harris; McCall; Moore; and Wilkinson, Absent was councilmember Chailland. Also present were Patrick Bonnot, Asst. to the Director of Administration; Les Hudson, Code Enforcement Officer; J. C. Miller, Solid Waste Manager; Dean Buffington, Fire Chief; Jane Hubbard, Chief Financial Officer; Darrell Dunlap, Superintendent of Utilities; Clay Caswell, Parks & Recreation Director; J. C. Miller, Solid Waste Manager; Sherri Redmon, Human Resource Director; Greg Hayes, City Engineer; Sharon Cleveland, Purchasing Agent; James Hays; Ronda Hayes; Ova Barton; Lori Barton; Billie Garriott; Nancy Lewis; Sue Detienne; Arlene Jackson; Karen Digh; Rhonda Fletcher; Mitch Fletcher; Earl Bauze; Ned Digh; John Harrison; Langston A. Simmons; Linda Clemens; Wiley Moore; Lorena Moore; Tonya Hays-Martin; Toni Humphrey; Chris Wilson; 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.
Rhonda Hayes, #1 Ivy Lane, is against the proposed rezoning of North Bluff Street as the proposed site of Walgreens.
Arlene Jackson, 211 E. 14th Street, showed a site map and expressed again, that she is against the proposed rezoning.
Karen Digh, #6 Ivy Lane, distributed a proposed site plan of Walgreens.
Sue Detienne, #2 Ivy Lane, said she was showing support for the previous speakers.
PUBLIC HEARING:
a) To consider the proposed rezoning of a tract of land known as the Helm's Subdivision lying south of Bartley Lane and Thrush Street and east of Castlewood Avenue and at the east end of Helm Street from R-1 Residential to R-2 Residential.
This hearing was now declared open at 6:40 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 wishes to speak in opposition of this proposed rezoning?
Linda Clemons, 913 Castlewood, said she has a problem with speeding cars when this street is opened up as it is a nice quiet neighborhood and wants to keep it that way.
Second call, was there anyone present who wishes to speak in opposition of this proposed rezoning?
Tonya Martin, 1400 Helm, said this is a nice and quiet neighborhood.
Third and final call, was there anyone present who wishes to speak in opposition of this proposed rezoning?
Billie Garriott, 100 Bartley, said it is a safety issue as there are no sidewalks.
Wiley Moore, 907 Castlewood, said he supported the previous speakers.
There were three calls issued for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the matter being considered.
First call, was there anyone present who wishes to speak in favor of this proposed rezoning?
Earl Bauze, the developer of this proposed rezoning, said he had no plans for definite development, he applied for this rezoning to be ready when he does develop the property. He apologized for making these residents so upset, he thought he was doing a good thing by developing said property.
Second call, was there anyone present who wishes to speak in favor of this proposed rezoning? There were none.
Third and final call, is there anyone present who wishes to speak in favor of this proposed rezoning?
This Public Hearing was declared closed at 7:41 p.m.
MINUTES:
The council meeting minutes for August 22, 2006 were presented for approval.
Motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilwoman Gohring that council meeting minutes for August 22, 2006, be approved as presented. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one councilmember (Chailland) absent.
The council meeting minutes for September 12, 2006 were presented for approval.
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Benton that council meeting minutes for September 12, 2006 be approved as presented. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one councilmember (Chailland) absent.
FINANCIALS:
The Financials for the month of August were presented to the council. Jane Hubbard, Chief Financial Officer, was present to answer any questions from the council.
After some review, motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to accept the Financials for August as presented. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one councilmember (Chailland) absent.
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION REPORT FOR AUGUST:
The Director of Administration Report for August 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.
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to accept the Director of Administration Report for the month of August as presented. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one councilmember (Chailland) absent.
OLD BUSINESS:
a) Update on the Aquatic Center.
Mayor Craghead said there has been one meeting with Bill Johnson, Clay Caswell and Patrick Bonnot discussing the proposed aquatic center. Clay Caswell has contacted an engineering firm from St. Louis that could do the planning and design work with cost estimates.
Mayor Craghead asked if the council wished to have the administration advertise for a RFP for Professional Services.
Motion was offered by Councilman Wilkinson and seconded by Councilman McCall to authorize the administration to advertise for a RFP for Professional Services. Motion failed with three members of the council (Bill, McCall, and Wilkinson) voting in favor and four members (Benton, Gohring, Harris and Moore) voting against.
Therefore, the city will go ahead and use the current architects, Bond/Wolf, contacted by Clay on this project.
NEW BUSINESS:
a) Presentation of the Quarterly Report from the Kingdom of Callaway Chamber of Commerce.
Nancy Lewis, Director, was present to answer any questions from the council. She distributed a map of Court Street Historic Residential District that was sent to the National Register of Historic Properties for designation.
The Santa House will be placed in front of the Callaway Bank and the city was asked to furnish electricity. After some review and discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilman McCall to have the city furnish electricity to the Santa House and to accept the Quarterly Report. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Chailland) absent.
b) Presentation of the Quarterly Report from the Fulton Area Development Corporation.
Bruce Hackmann, CEO, was present to answer any questions from the council.
After some review and discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilwoman Gohring to accept the Quarterly Report. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Chailland) absent.
c) Report from Steve Moore, council liaison, on the Traffic Commission meeting held on Tuesday, September 19th.
Councilman Moore gave the highlights of the meeting with no definite requests submitted to the council for review.
d) Report on the Historic Preservation meeting held on Tuesday, September 19th.
Councilman Harris said the commission reviewed the city's web page on Historic Preservation Commission site with Wayne Hiatte, IT Coordinator. A few suggestions were made and some additions will be added to their web site.
e) Report on the Utility Board meeting held on Monday, September 25th.
Councilman Benton noted the board acknowledged all the employees who have been working many hours on the water leaks throughout the community.
Natural Gas Prices remain stable and a raise in natural gas rates is not being considered at this time.
However, electric costs are rising and this will be further reviewed and discussed at next month's board meeting. More information will come to the council in October.
f) Discussion of making it mandatory to use yard waste bags.
Bill Johnson said the city received a grant over a year ago to get rid of the plastic bags that citizens use to put their leaves and yard waste in at the curb. At that time, the city distributed two paper bags to every household and now, a year later, the city would like to make use of the paper bags mandatory. This would be a huge time saver for the city employees and a safety issue, in not having to split open every bag that goes into the truck to separate the yard waste from the bags.
Much discussion followed and Mayor Craghead asked that the Administration and J.C. Miller, Solid Waste Manager, consult and come back to the next council meeting with some definite costs, etc.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution 2841 was presented and read by Councilwoman Gohring.
Resolution 2841 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Fulton, to execute all necessary documents with the Missouri Department of Transportation through the Transportation Enhancement Funds Program, for the Stinson Creek Hiking and Biking Trail Phase Five in the amount of $281,445.00 (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Gohring and seconded by Councilman McCall to adopt Resolution 2841 at this council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Chailland) absent.
ORDINANCES:
Bill No. 1159 was presented and read for the first time by Councilman Bill.
Bill No. 1159 - An Ordinance Re-classifying under the Zoning Ordinance certain land in the C.O.F., MO., & establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilman Harris to place Bill 1159 for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion failed with no one voting in favor, seven members voting against, and one member (Chailland) absent. Bill No. 1159 was defeated.
Bill No. 1160 was presented and read for the first time by Councilman Harris.
Bill No. 1160 - An Ordinance Calling a Special Election in the C.O.F., MO., for the Purpose of Submitting to the Qualified Voters of Said City the Question of Whether to Impose a Sales Tax of one-half of one percent (1/2 of 1%) for Storm Water Control & Local Parks.
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1160 for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Chailland) absent.
Bill No. 1157 was presented for second reading by Councilman Moore.
Bill No. 1157 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 110 Traffic & Vehicles, Section 110-283. Stop Signs & Yield Signs Fulton City Code by deleting yield signs on West Ninth Street & East Ninth Street at Court Street and adding stop signs at the same locations, and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to place Bill No. 1157 for third reading at this council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Chailland) absent.
Bill No. 1157 was read for the third time by Councilman Moore.
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman McCall to place Bill No. 1157 for final passage at this council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Chailland) absent.
Roll call vote of members of the council was as follows: Bill, yes; Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; McCall, yes; Moore, yes; Wilkinson, yes; and Benton, yes. Bill No. 1157 having received the affirmative vote of seven members of the council and one member (Chailland) absent, was declared passed by the President.
Bill No. 1158 was to be read for the second time by Councilman Benton.
Bill No.1158 - An Ordinance of the City Council of Fulton, MO, Approving the Issuance of Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Fulton Commons Redevelopment Project) Series 2006, authorizing the Execution of Certain Documents and Authorizing Further Actions Related to Such Bonds, and Establishing an Effective Date.
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman McCall to Table Bill No. 1158 at this meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one councilmember (Chailland) absent. Therefore, Bill No. 1158 was tabled,
APPOINTMENTS:
There were no appointments to be made at this council meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Reminder of the dedication of the Stinson Creek Trail, Phase IV, on Thursday, September 28th at 5:30 p.m. at the railroad bridge.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Craghead said there was a need for an executive session at tonight's meeting pursuant to Section 610.021 of the Missouri State Statutes under the following:
c) To discuss or deal with lease, purchase or sale of real estate.
There will be no announcements made in open session afterwards.
Motion to enter Executive Session was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Wilkinson. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Chailland) absent.
Roll call was as follows: Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; McCall, yes; Moore, yes; Wilkinson, yes; Benton, yes and Bill, yes; and one member (Chailland) absent.
The council entered Executive Session at 8:00 p.m.
Motion to exit Executive Session was offered by Councilman Wilkinson and seconded by Councilman Bill. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (McCall absent.
Roll call was as follows: Harris, yes; McCall, yes; Moore, yes; Wilkinson, yes; Benton, yes; Bill, yes; and Gohring, yes; and one member (Chailland) absent.
The council exited Executive Session at 8:23 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the council, motion was offered by Councilman McCall and seconded by Councilman Wilkinson to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor, one member (Chailland) absent, and the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Robert W. Craghead, Mayor
Carolyn L. Laswell, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk