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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.06-06-2016.Regular Proceeqjn } e City r u n c i 1, Ci ���Jfy/yyo ope Girardeau, y9(�( . Session REGULAR SESSION - ,June 6, 2016 a c> CLOSED SESSICiN �Val ur ' rn ltcrs�pL�suarns �tto RSMond �S'c;ctions G�1�1��21(11)rrirryt�1(��.tic�r7s with legal counsel, and personnel Legal i` �II A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie: Guard to convene in closet] session, Molion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard. Gunn, Rediger, UZOal-u. absent: Moore. INVOCATION Pastor Weston W'ildauer of Good Shepherd Lutheran Chapel PI.fEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, June 6, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Marry Rediger presiding and Council Members Wayne Bowen, Bob Fox, Robbie Guard, Victor Gunn, and Joseph Uzoaru present. Shelly:Moore was absent:. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion Nvas made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Victor Gunn to adopt. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Moore. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Harry Rediger presented the Retired Educators Day Proclamation to Mary Lou Bass and. other retired educators in attendance. COl'1'TMC NIC;ATIONSIREI'ORTS I' Mayor Harry Rediger recognized first responders for their life-saving efforts after an [-55 accident on. May 11, 2016. Employees of the City of Cape Girardeau Police Department and Fire Department, and Cape County Private Ambulance Service were named. Mayor Harry Rediger noted that on June 4, 2016, a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony commemorated the completion of the Riverwalk Bridge, The River Walk Trail is now over a mile long withthe bridge on north gyring into the Red Star Neighborhood area. G; 'r Mara= ]-Harry Rediger said he, Housing Coordinator Steve Williams, and ;Development. Service Director Alex. McElroy attended the conference regarding low income housing sponsored by the Community Caring Council. During the event, he learned that over 450 units have been improved during recent years. He also said that today, he, Council Member Joseph Uzoaru, and City Manager Scot Meyer went to Mo locations in the City to recognize a group of forty youth from the Chicago area that are rehabbing five homes within Cape Girardeau County. Mayor Harry Rediger said that lie will be attending the Army Birthday celebration on June 14, 2016, at the VFW. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Reo;ular June 6, 016 JJ-381 eSSldrl Council Member Victor Gunn said that he and Council Mernber Joseph Uzoaru attended tl e Marine Corps Memorial Day event at Cape Rock Park. The event was sponsored by tie Marine Corps League and the Red Star Neighborhood Garden Club. The event included tle rededication of the Ervin J. Emrick memorial. The City Parks and Recreation Department wvas al involved. Council Member Victor Gunn requested more visible patrols of the Cape Rock Pa area because of vandalism. > City Manager Scott Meyer said that the City is seeing a lot of neighborhood development as involvement. He noted that some neighborhoods are using "next door" software to foster communication. Mr. Meyer also noted that arrests have been made for the three most rece t homicides and that this success was made possible by communication and cooperation amon community members. Council Member Joseph Uzoaru noted that the Police Department has be diligent to build trust and to build community relationships. Mayor Rediger said that at the 'ia t SNAP meeting, it was stressed to report suspicious activities before something bad happens PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing to consider the proposed annual operating budget for the City of Cape Girardea , Missouri, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016. Mayor Rediger opened the hearing. There being no appearances, the hearing was closed. A public hearing to consider a request to rezone property on LaSalle Avenue, east of Baldwin Drive, from C-2 (Highway Commercial District)to R-1 (Single-Family Suburban Residential District). Mayor Rediger opened the hearing. There being no appearances, the hearing was closed. APPEARANCES None. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the May 16, 2016, City Council regular session minutes and closed session minutes. BII:;L NO. 16-88, an Ordinance accepting Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easements from Riverwest Partners, L.C., and from Off the Reservation, LLC, for properties located on Missouri State Rout W, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings, BILL NO. 16-89, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Transportation Plannii g Consolidated Grant Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation.Commission for Southeast Metropolitan Planning Organization expenses. Second and Third Readings. r BILL NO. 16-90, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement and a Permane Utility Easement from Cape Girardeau County; for property located on North Kingshighway and North County Park Drive, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILI,NO. 16-91, an Ordinance accepting Temporary Construction Easements from various property owners, for the Sidewalk Gap Project 2015,. in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 16-96, a Resolution of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, stating intent to seek funding through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Iowa, for affordable Housing Prc c in of the City Council, iW of �a � Girardeau, 11�"l Re,r a ar na Ci, Ol ) -3 Session, Prorau�t founds, and authorizing - _. .__.W__..........._.....__ r, or izing the City Manager to pursue activities in an attempt to secure funding, and to execute all necessary grant documents. Reading and Passage. m u2 r; Uj Acceptance of sanitary sewer improvements to serve 671 Camp Travis bane. Council Member Robbie Guard abstained for financial reasons because lie It's banking A relationships with parties related to Item 4. and Iteral 9.. BILI NO. 16-88 will be Ordinance 4854 BILL NO, 16-89 will be Ordinance 4855,1 BILL NO, 16- 90 will be Ordinance 4856; HILL NO. 16-93 will be Ordinance 4857; and BILL NO. 16-96 will be Resolution 2991 .A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Moore. NEW ORDINANCE S BILL NO. 16-95, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Waterline Easement and a Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement from, Southeast Missouri University Foundation, and a :Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement from Southeast Missouri State University, for property located in the 1400 Block of North Sprigg Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First:Reading, Council Member Wayne Bowen abstained for financial reasons, because he is employed by Southeast Missouri State University,A Motion was made by Joseph Uzoaru, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve. Motion passed. 5-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Gunn, Rediger, Uzoaru. abstain: Bowen. absent; Moore. BILL NO. 16-97, an Ordinance accepting Temporary Construction Easements from the Family Trust Linder Indenture of Trust of Charles L. I lunze, dated July 27, 2004, as amended, and Southeast Missouri Stone Company f/k/a Southeast Missouri Stone Co., for tlae South Sprigg Street Bridge Project, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First, Second ran(] Third Readings. Mayor harry Rediger asked the City Manager to confirm that the Ordinance qualified for an emergency reading. City .Attorney Eric Cunningham confirmed that it met the requirements pursuant to the City Charter. BELT.,No.. 16-97 will be Ordinance 4858. .A Motion was made by Joseph Uzoaru, Seconded by Bob Fox to approve and adopt. Motion passed. -0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Rediger,Uzoaru. Absent: Moore. BELL NO. 16-98, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Kiefner.Brothers, Inc., for construction of Police Station, Jail, and Municipal Court. First Reading, Council Member Wayne Bowen said that the design and building of a new Police facility is the accumulation of years of planning, and even more years of need. Mayor Harry Rediger said that staff has done due diligence in the selection of the location and in selecting the best way to proceed. Council Member Uzoaru agreed with the statements from both. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Ma. Regular- June 6 2016. JJ-386 Session A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen, Seconded by Victor Gunn to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Lowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Moore. BILL NO. 16-99, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Cape Girardeau.County 'Transit Authority to provide fixed route bus service for the City of Cape Girardeau during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. First Reading. A Motion was made by Joseph Uzoaru, Seconded by Bob Fox to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Moore. BILL NO. 16-100, an Ordinance adopting the annual operating budget for the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016, First Reading. The City Council and the City Manager discussed the ordinance. 'The discussion included concer s with the proposed Landlord License Fees, part-time employee pay raises, and a one-time expense listed for an airport observation decks. Airport Manager Bruce Loy and Airport Advisory Board Vice-Chairperson Justin Albright were asked to speak about the funding request for the airport observation deck. City Manager Scott Meyer said that additional information will be provided concerning part-time employee pay raise and that staff is working with CALA concerning the Landlord License Fees, Mr. Meyer noted the City Council could approve the Budget Ordinance with amendments. A Motion was made by Joseph Uzoaru, Seconded by Bob Fox to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Moore. BILL NO. 16-101, an Ordinance establishing utility rates for the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by amending Chapter 22 relating to solid waste fees, and Chapter 29 relating to water rates. First Reading. Council Member Wayne Bowen said that while no one likes increases, looking at other communities rates and in relation to inflation,this is a rational decision. Council Member Robbie Guard agreed. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Moore. BILL NO. 16-102, an Ordinance establishing utility rates for the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by amending Section 29-30 of the City Code relating to sewer service charges. First Reading. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Rediger,Uzoaru. Absent: Moore. BILL NO. 16-103, 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 LaSalle Avenue, east o Baldwin Drive, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri from C-2 to R-1. First .Reading. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Bob Fox to approve. Motion passed, 6-0. Ayes:. Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Rediger, Uzoaru, Absent: Moore. Proceedings of the City Council, C�i!�r o ape Girardeau, o. lZcg lai- 1 gne 6 211:1 r ,9,1-387 Session __-__ .......__.. .._____... ww_w _w_wwww__.www .. w..ww_ww._wwwww..... .._ .. ... a Appointment to the Board of Appeals Jw Milne A.nnis was appointed to the Board ofAppeals for a term expiring Julie 4, 2021. rr A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, `seconded by Joseph 1.Jroaru to appoint. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: BoNven, Fox, Gkiard, Ciunn, Redi er, Uzoaru. Absent: Moore. MEFTiNG ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the rxreeting elided at 8:30 p.m. A Motion was [grade by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie Guard to adjourn, Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bom,en, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Rediper, Uzoaru. ,Absent Moore. 1arry Red i&,er,4-ayor _ lea 1 race Tay]or, D ; City Clerk: .THE xrrrxta�,,�� 1 �r �� Proceedings) feu hne City council, pity of a A rardeau, Mo.JJ-388 Session THIS PAGE WFENTIONALL`` LEFT BLANK.