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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.05-02-2016.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 2, 2016 JI-30— ............................... . ......... ............_-1--l-..................... ................... REGULAR SESSION—May 2,2016 CLOSED Legal actions and litigation, confidential communications with legal counsel, and personnel matters, pursuant to R.SMo. Sections 610.021(1) and (3). A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to convene to closed session, Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Moore. INVOCATION Pastor Karen Dumey of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Cape Girardeau, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, May 2, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Harry Rediger presiding and Council Members Wayne Bowen,Bob Fox, Robbie 'Guard, Victor Gunn, Shelly Moore, and Joseph Uzoaru present. ADOPTION OF AGENDA A motion to approve the agenda with the removal from the Consent Agenda of Item 7, Second and Third readings of an Ordinance regarding Special Obligation Bonds, Series 2016, A,Motion was made by Joseph Uzoaru, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve as amended. Motion passed, 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Harry Rediger presented the 20,16 Building Safer), Month Proclamation to Development Services Director Alex McElroy and to Fire Marshall Brian Shaffer. Mayor Harry Rediger presented the 2016 National Historic Preservation Month Proclamation to members of the Historic preservation Commission and to City Planner Ryan Shrimplin. Mayor Harry Rediger presented the 2016 Local Government Week Proclamation to City Manager Scott Meyer. Mr. Meyer spoke briefly about comments from he had received from Department Heads that had worked in other communities that the City of Cape Girardeau is the best that they have worked with, He also spoke about how the Department Heads like Finance Director John Richbourg always strive to get the best value for the City. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS Mayor Harry Rediger said that he will be at the Osage Center this Friday,May 6,6:00 A.M.,for the Kick-Off for Bike to Work Day. Mayor Harry Rediger said that last week lie welcomed the attendees at the State Public Administrators Conference held at Ray's Plaza Center. Mayor Harry Rediger reminded the audience that the Cape Girardeau Air Festival will be Wednesday, May 11, 2016, Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Session May i .JJ-340— Mayor said that lac wil l be at the dedication of the student sculpture at Sprigg Street and Broadway. The event will be at noon,Friday, May 6, 2016. Council. Member Victor Gunn announced that Seniors And Law Enforcement Together(SALT) is hosting;the Law Enforcement Memorial, May 5, 6:00 PM at Cape Bible Chapel. Council Member Robbie Guard said that he attend the Keep Cape Beautiful mecting for the first ` time, The group will be conducting a litter inventory for each Ward during the next two weeks„ Council Member Wayne Bowen and Mayor Harry Rediger attended the Southeast Missouri State University Historic Preservation program banquet which celebrated the 25th anniversary of the program. PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to Sections 30-105, 30-333, and 30-334 ofthe Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding the C-1, General Commercial District and the C-2, Highway Commercial District, Mayor Rediger opened the hearing for discussion. There being no appearances the hearing was closed. A public hearing to consider a request to rezone property on LaSalle Avenue from C-2 (Highway Commercial District.) to R-4 (Medium Density Multifamily Residential :District). Mayor Rediger opened the hearing for discussion. 'there being no appearances the hearing was closed. Al"PEA..RANCES None, CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the April 18, 2016, City Council regularrlarsession minutes and closed session minutes, BILI,NO. 16-73,an Ordinance amending Schedule A of'Section 26-228 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by establishing a speed limit along a portion of Big Bend Road, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third .Readings. BILL,NO, 16-74,an Ordinance amending Schedule C of Section 26-121 of the Code of Ordinances of'the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by establishing stop signs on Victory Lane and Wishbone Way. Second and 'l'hird Readings. BILL NO. 16-75, an Ordinance authorizing, the; City Manager to execute a Memorandum. of , Agreement with Southeast Missouri State University for the installation of fiber optic cable, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third.Readings. BILL NO, 1.6-84, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a License a:nd. Indemnity Agreement with Southeast Missouri State University, for installation of conduit and fiber cable along Broadway and Pacific Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading.and Passage. BILL NO. 16-85, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all Agreement with oellner Construction Co., Inc., for the Fire Station #2 Annex Building Pre-Engineered Metal Building Package, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. j Proceedings of the City Council, City of Gape Girardeau, Mo. Re ulam• Session m,, 2, 20 JJ-3Z1 ......... ._.: Wayne Bowen abstained from bills 16-75 and 16-84 for financial reasons, because he is employed by Southeast Missouri state University. UJ BII-L.NO, 16-73 will be Ordinance 4845; BILL NO, 16-74 will be Ordinance 4846; BILL NO. 16-75 will be Ordinance 4547; BILL NO). 1.6-84 will be Resolution 2986; BILL NO. 16-85 will be Resolution 2987. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, seconded by Robbie Guard to approve. Motion passed as amended. 7.0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger, Uzoa:ru. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA BILL NO. 16-78, an Ordinance authorizing and directing the issuance, sale and delivery of Special. Obligation Bonds, Series 2016, of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; and approving certain documents arid authorizing certain other actions in connection therewith. Second and Third Readings. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve and adopt. Mayor Harry Rediger noted that tlae rates and other information had been added to the Bill language since.the First reading. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Robbie Guard to amend the Ordinance as updated. Motion passed 7-0. Ayes: Lowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru, Council Member Wayne Bowen spoke of the savings that the City will obtain from the passage of this item. lie said that the support documentation in the report was an indication of the City's growth and financial health. City Manager Scott Meyer spoke about the projects that would be financed by the Bonds. BILL No. 1.6-78 will be Ordinance 4848. Motion passed 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger, Uroaru. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 16-81, an Ordinance accepting a Quit.Claim Feed from, and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Acceptance of Conveyance with the Missouri highways and Transportation Commission, for property located east of Interstate 55, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Bob Fox to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen Fox ward, p , Guard, Moore Rediger, Uzoaru. BILL NO. 16-82, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Utility Easement from First State Community Bank, for property located at 2527 William Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, First Reading. A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen, Seconded by Bob Fox to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session M z, 7ni, ,ra-3Q— BILL NO. 16-83, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by changing the zoning of property located on.I..,aSalle Avenue, ease: of Baldwin Drive, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri from C-2 to R-4. First Reading. A Motion was made by Joseph Uzoaru, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve. Motion passed, 7-0, Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru. DILL NO. 16-86, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri,regarding Zoning Districts C-1 and C-2. First Reading. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve, Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru. 131LL NO. 1.6-87, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Professional and Construction. Services between the City of Cape Girardeau and Penzel Construction, Inc. First.Reading. A Motion was made by Wayne Bowven, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve. Motion passed. 7-I1. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru, APPOINTMENTS Appointments to the I-1'istoric Preservation Commission Council Men-iber Wayne Bowen said that Ellie flight is a graduate ofSEMO's 1-Historic Preservation Program. Tom Grantham was appointed for a term expiring April 16, 2018. Ellie Hight was appointed for a term expiring April 16, 2019. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to appoint, Motion passed, 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru,. MEETING AUJOU11NMENT There being no further business, the meeting ended at 7:30 p.m. A Motion was made by Joseph Uzoaru, Seconded by Victor Dunn to adjourn. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru. E. R dig, , ayor ter/ , r Bruce Taylor -De"`uty City Clerlc r >, vjmv \Tilt UNI ry,, "