CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 28, 2006
The Council of the City of Fulton, Missouri, met in regular session on Tuesday, November 28, 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 6:31 p.m. Roll call was taken by the City Clerk and members of the council present were Benton; Bill; Chailland; Gohring; McCall; Moore; and Pautz. Absent was councilmember Harris. 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; Kathy Holschlag, Interim 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; Arlene M. Jackson; Karen Digh; Doug Harris; Cathy Guth; Sam Guth; Cindy Tanner; Kary Wilkinson; John Rupard; Tom O'Donnell; Ted Henke; Steve Berry; Tom Terril; Brandon Harp; Darlene Racinowski; Dave Kern; Mark Sommerhauser, Reporter for THE FULTON SUN; Jeremy Polston and Justin Dean, Audio/Video.
INVOCATION:
Invocation was given by Mayor Craghead.
Mayor Craghead stated that Councilman Karey Wilkinson has resigned from the council and has moved to Holts Summit. Therefore, John Pautz will now be sworn in as a councilman representing third ward.
The city clerk swore in John Pautz as third ward councilman and Mayor Craghead presented him with the key to the city and welcomed him to the council.
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.
Arlene Jackson, 211 E. 14th Street, thanked the council but especially Councilmembers Chailland and Wilkinson for their consideration and support.
MINUTES:
The council meeting minutes for October 24, 2006 were presented for approval.
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilman Moore that council meeting minutes for October 24, 2006, be approved as presented. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one councilmember (Harris) absent.
Councilman Harris arrived at 6:43 p.m.
The council meeting minutes for November 14, 2006 were presented for approval.
Motion was offered by Councilman Benton and seconded by Councilwoman Gohring that council meeting minutes for November 14, 2006, be approved as presented. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
FINANCIALS:
The Financials for the month of October were presented to the council. Kathy Holschlag, Interim 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 Bill to accept the Financials for October as presented. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION REPORT FOR OCTOBER:
The Director of Administration Report for October 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 Bill and seconded by Councilman Benton to accept the Director of Administration Report for the month of October as presented. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
a) It was announced that a Public Hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. to consider the City of Fulton abandonment of Myrtle Street and a nineteen (19') foot platted alley between Mrytle and North Bluff Streets. This announcement was informational only and no further discussion would be held at this meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
a) Discussion on the request for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Callaway County to be held on June 8, 2007 at Fulton High School.
Steve Barnes, Chairman, spoke to the council on this request.
Motion was offered by Councilman McCall and seconded by Councilwoman Chailland to approve this request with all regulations being followed. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
b) Report from Greg Hayes, City Engineer, on the Traffic Commission meeting held on Tuesday, November 21st.
Greg Hayes, City Engineer, gave the highlights of the meeting with a definite request being submitted to the council for further action.
William Woods University is requesting that No Parking signs be placed on the West side of Ewing Street between 11th and 12 Streets for safety reasons.
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Gohring and seconded by Councilman Harris to authorize the administration to draft an ordinance to place No Parking signs on the West side of Ewing Street between 11th and 12th Streets.
c) Report from Les Hudson on the Historic Preservation meeting held on Tuesday, November 21st.
The commission discussed having advisory members placed on the commission and to place this item of discussion on the next meeting's agenda and study the ordinance governing these rules.
The commission suggested having Nancy Lewis, Director of the Chamber of Commerce, attend a future meeting to discuss the remodeling of historic buildings in the downtown area of Fulton.
d) Report from LeRoy Benton, council liaison, on the Utility Board meeting held on Monday, November 27th.
Darrell Dunlap, Superintendent of Utilities, reported that MISO customers viewed a tracking program at their TEA meeting and the forecast for summer power pricing is $56 off-peak and $75 - $77 peak.
ORDINANCES:
Bill No. 1168 was presented for second reading by Councilman Pautz.
Bill No. 1168 - An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 802-98 Establishing Electric Rates of the City of Fulton, and enacting a new Ordinance and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill 1168 for third reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with all eight members voting in favor.
Bill No. 1169 was to be presented for second reading at this meeting. However, motion was offered by Councilman McCall and seconded by Councilwoman Gohring to Table Bill No. 1169 for further review. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
Bill No. 1170 was presented for second reading by Councilman Harris.
Bill No. 1170 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 94 Solid Waste, Sec. 94-128.Amounts, Paragraph (a) Residential, of the Fulton City Code, by Deleting Subparagraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) in their entirety and enacting a new Subparagraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) hereby changing fees for Residential Solid Waste Collection and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman McCall to place Bill No. 1170 for third reading at this council meeting. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
Bill No. 1170 was presented for third reading by Councilman Harris.
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman McCall to place Bill No. 1170 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; Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; McCall, yes; Moore, yes; Pautz, yes; and Benton, yes. Bill No. 1170 having received the affirmative vote of all eight members of the council was declared passed by the President.
Bill No. 1171 was presented for second reading by Councilman Moore.
Bill No. 1171 - An Ordinance authorizing Amendments to the C.O.F. Budget for the fiscal year 2005 as outlined by Article VIII, Financial Procedure, Section 8.8, Amendments after adoption, Paragraph (C), Transfer of Appropriations, Fulton City Charter, and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman McCall to place Bill No. 1171 for third reading at this council meeting. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
Bill No. 1171 was presented for third reading by Councilman Moore.
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman McCall to place Bill No. 1171 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; Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; McCall, yes; Moore, yes; Pautz, yes; Benton, yes; and Chailland, yes. Bill No. 1171 having received the affirmative vote of all eight members of the council was declared passed by the President.
Bill No. 1161 was presented for third reading by Councilman Pautz.
Bill No.1161 - An Ordinance re-classifying under the Zoning Ordinance certain land in the City of Fulton, MO known as 1404 North Bluff, and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilman McCall to place Bill No. 1161 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: Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; McCall, yes; Moore, yes; Pautz, yes; Benton, yes; Bill, yes; and Chailland, yes. Bill No. 1161 having received the affirmative vote of all eight members of the council was declared passed by the President.
Bill No. 1162 was presented for third reading by Councilman Bill.
Bill No.1162 - An Ordinance re-classifying under the Zoning Ordinance certain land in the City of Fulton, MO known as 1406 North Bluff, and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilman Pautz to place Bill No. 1162 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: Harris, yes; McCall, yes; Moore, yes; Pautz, yes; Benton, yes; Bill, yes; Chailland, yes; and Gohring, yes. Bill No. 1162 having received the affirmative vote of all eight members of the council was declared passed by the President.
Bill No. 1163 was presented for third reading by Councilman Moore.
Bill No.1163 - An Ordinance re-classifying under the Zoning Ordinance certain land in the City of Fulton, MO known as 1408 North Bluff, and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman McCall to place Bill No. 1163 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: McCall, yes; Moore, yes; Pautz, yes; Benton, yes; Bill, yes; Chailland, yes; Gohring, yes; and Harris, yes. Bill No. 1163 having received the affirmative vote of all eight members of the council was declared passed by the President.
Bill No. 1164 was presented for third reading by Councilwoman Chailland.
Bill No.1164 - An Ordinance re-classifying under the Zoning Ordinance certain land in the City of Fulton, Missouri, known as 1410 North Bluff, and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Bill to place Bill No. 1164 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: Moore, yes; Pautz, yes; Benton, yes; Bill, yes; Chailland, yes; Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; and McCall, yes. Bill No. 1164 having received the affirmative vote of all eight members of the council was declared passed by the President.
Bill No. 1167 was presented for third reading by Councilwoman Gohring.
Bill No. 1167 - An Ordinance adopting an Official Budget & Capital Improvement Program & appropriating the funds of the C.O.F. for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2007 and ending December 31, 2007 (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Harris to amend the city budget to include a reward to all city employees who have passed their initial probation and live within the City of Fulton, will receive a $25.00 award per month on their utility bill. This would have to be their official residence with utilities in their name. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Chailland) voting against.
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Gohring and seconded by Councilman Harris to place Bill No. 1167 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: Pautz, yes; Benton, yes; Bill, yes; Chailland, yes; Gohring, yes; Harris, yes; McCall, yes; and Moore, yes. Bill No. 1167 having received the affirmative vote of all eight members of the council was declared passed by the President.
APPOINTMENTS:
There were no appointments to be made at this council meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Councilwoman Gohring said the Fulton Public Schools are sending a flyer out on underage drinking and asked if the city would send a letter of support.
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Gohring and seconded by Councilman McCall that the city will honor this request by showing support of the Fulton Public Schools flyer on Underage Drinking. Motion carried with all eight members of the council voting in favor.
Councilwoman Chailland referred to the Telecommunications Tower that was built on the YMCA property that is deterrent to the Kleewood subdivision.
Councilman McCall asked for further review and discussion of cell towers.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Craghead said there was no need for an executive session at tonight's 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 7:29 p.m.
Robert W. Craghead, Mayor
Carolyn L. Laswell, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk