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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil.Minutes.03-21-2016.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Ma. Regular Session m,,,,h 71, 7016 ,JJ-347 REGULAR SESSION—Manch 21,2016 J COY O CLOSED SESSION Legal actions and litigation, confidential communications with legal counsel, property r acquisition, and personnel matters, pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1), (2) and (3). A Motion was made by Mark. Lanzotti, Seconded by Victor Gunn to convene to closed session. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, Gunn, Lanzotti, Moore, Rediger, Schneider, Uzoaru. INVOCATION Pastor Lave Conely, Evangelical United Church of Christ in Cape Girardeau, Missouri PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER '1"lie Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, March 21, 2016,at 7:O0 p.rn., with Mayor Harry Rediger presiding and Council Members Wayne Bowen, Victor Gunn, Mark Lanzotti, Shelly Moore, Loretta Schneider, and Joseph Uzoaru present. ADOPTION OF AGENDA A Motion was made by Joseph Uzoaru, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, Gunn, Lanzotti, Moore, Rediger, 'Schneider, Uzoaru. PRESENTATIONS Mayor lJarry Rediger presented a Proclamation for Soles4Souls Week to several volunteers. Cheryl Reinagel spoke briefly about the dedication that the late Johnny Bagwell had for the Soles4Souls mission. COMMUNICATIONS/RE PORTS Mayor Harry Rediger said that on March 16, 2016, lie attended an American Legion event. City of Cape Girardeau Tire Department Captain John Ryan and City of Cape Girardeau Police Officer'� David 'Templeton were honored for their public service. [fir. Ruth Ann Carr frons Cape Girardeau r Public Schools was also honored at the event. Mayor Harry Rediger said that ori March 16, lie attended the Public Open 1'lolrSe foe- the Neighborhood Street Repair Project. Tile event was held by City staff and the contractor to coriianrmicate work plans in the repair locations. Mayor Rediger encouraged residents to visit the City's website for inforniation on the"Transportation Trust Tund repair projects, and to report areas of concern. Mayor Flarry Rediger- reported that he attended the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Capitol Meeting field in Washington 17.C,, March 8-10, 2016.. While there, lie learned that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conirnitted to the continuation of the floodwall renovation. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. ta r Session-M:: rg.IL21, 2()16 JJ-..3.4.E Council Member- Shelly Moore said SNAP (Stop Needless Acts of violence Please) will have a meeting tomorrow, 5:30 to 6:301 p.m., at the Salvation Array. She said that over sixty people attended the last meeting. Mayor rediger said that this group may also be the catalyst to help spur NDI (Neighborhood Development Improvement) participation on the south side ofthe City. 41 City Manager Scott Meyer spoke about the change to the State statuary records retention requirc111c11ts concerning commercial building plans. The change novo allows for the disposal of these documents alter ten years. Before disposal of'these plans, however, certain buildings were identified For their historic significance. 'These documents have been donated to the Southeast Missouri State University Special Collections and Archives. At the request of Mayor rediger, City Manager Scot Meyer reported that there are still a few more educational presentations to civic groups scheduled. l-le reminded citizens to vote on April 5, 2016, and if they erre unable to go to the polls oil that clay, they should contact the County Clerk about absentee voting. instrr16017s. PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing to consider vacating Giboncy Lane running north froin La Cruz 'Street right-oaf-way to Boundary Street right-of'-way and lying cast of Sprigg Street right-of-way in the City of Capc Girardeau, Missouri. Mayor rediger opened the hearing for public comment. There being no appearances, the hearing was closed. APPEARANCES ES David lapps appeared in opposition to the Floodwall Railroad relocation Project. I le stated that lie is an engineer. I-le said disturbing the ground next to the wall could be disastrous. lle also Cluestioned the use of the Parks/Stormwater tax revenues for the Project. CONSEN AGENDA Approval of the March 7, 2016,. City Council regular session minutes and closed session minutes. 1311.,E NO. 16-48, an Ordinance amending Chaptcr° 17, by repealing Section 17-157(a)(9), relating to Noise Control, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third readings, I3I[.L NO16-50, a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a License and Indemnity Agreement with Blair and Matilda Gill, for installation ofa Paver Driveway in the Right of Way at 3087 Bcavercrcek Drive, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. reading and Passage. 1:311_,1..,NO. 16-51, a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Letter of Agreement with Southeast Missouri State University to prepare an I listoric resource Survey, in the City of Cape Gir°ardcau, Missouri, reading and Passage. 1311..,1_ NO16-52, a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Escrow Agreement with 13 W 1_ I-Ioldings, LLC, and First Missouri State Bank of Cape County, for redhawk Commons Phase 2, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Reading rrncl Passage. BILL NC). 16-53, a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a"temporary Occupancy Permit and Option to Purchase with f3NSF railway Company, for the Floodwall railroad Relocation Project, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. reading and Passage. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo,. SessIlan-AUyc-h '7121116 JJ- BILL. NO. 16-57, a Resolution authorizing applications to the Southeast Missouri Solid Waste Management District's Grant Program for fiscal year 2016-17, and authorizing the City Manager to j execute all necessary grant documents, Reading and Passage. Accept the improvements and authorize final payment to SAID Construction, LLC, for the Sanitary Sewed- System Rehabilitation Project 2014, by the CIDP method. Council Member Wayne Bowen abstained from the consideration of BILL NO. 116-51 for financial reasons, because he is employed by Southeast Missouri State University. BILL NO, 16-48 will be Ordinance 4830. BILL NO. 1.6-50 will be Resolution 2972; BILL NO. 16-51 will be Resolution 2973; BILL NO, 16-52 will be Resolution 2974; BILL NO. 16-53 will be Resolution 2975; and DILL NO. 16-57 will be Resolution 2976. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Joseph Uzoaru to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, Gunn, Lanzotti, Moore, Rediger, Schneider, Uzoaru. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 16-54, an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Corrected Special Warranty Deed fi-om the City of Cape Girardeau to BNSF Railway Company, for property located along the railroad tracks adjacent to property at 450 North :Main Street,, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen, Seconded by Loretta Schneider to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, Gunn, Lanzotti, Moore, Rediger, Schneider, Uzoaru, BILL NO. 16-55, an Ordinance amending Schedule C of Section 26-121 ofthe Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by establishing stop signs at multiple locations, First Reading. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Joseph Uzoaru to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, Gunn, Lanzotti, Moore, Rediger, Schneider, Uzoaru. BILL NO. 16-56, ail Ordinance accepting Temporary Construction Easements from various property owners, for tete Independence I Gordonville Roundabout Project, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, First Reading. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Joseph Uzoaru to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, Gunn, Lanzotti, Moore, Rediger, Schneider, Uzoaru. Vrl BILL NO. 16-58, an Ordinance amending; Chapter- 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City oh r� Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by changing.the zoning of properly located at 29301-Iawthorne Road, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from R-1 to PD, and approving the Preliminary Development Plan for a proposed residential community, first Reading. Council Member Joseph Uzoaru thanked the developer for using the Planned Development method, Motion was made by Joseph Uzoaru, Seconded by Loretta Schneider to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, Gunn, Lanzotti, Moore, Rediger, Schneider, Uzoaru.. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, leo. session March 21, 2016 JJ-350 BILL NO. 16-59, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Redhawk Commons Phase 2. First Reading, A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve. Motion passed. 7-0.. Ayes: Bowen, Gunn, Lanzotti, Moore, Rediger, Schneider, [_.lzoarGL f APPOINTMENTS r Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Mayor Harry Rediger said that the recommended applicant, Pete Frazier made an appearance during the Steady Session. Pete Frazier expressed his interested of serving on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and lie listed his past services on similar boards. Fete Frazier was appointed for a term expiring:;October 29, 2017, A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen, Seconded by Loretta Schneider to appoint. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, GUnn, Lanzotti, Moore, Rediger, Schneider, L'zoaru, MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Mark Lanzotti, Seconded by Loretta Schneider to adjourn from regular session, and they reconvened in closed session for personnel matters, pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.02](3). Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, Gunn, Lanzotti, Moore, Rediger, Schneider, Uzoaru. __,.... arry E. Re iger, Mayor Bruce Taylor De"6uty City Clerk Vol