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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.11.07.2016-Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mcg. gur Session. .,"� ,, aaa 4 REGULAR SESSION---November'7, 2016 CLOSED SESSION �)r 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 Robbie Guard to convene to closed session. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger.Absent: Ilroaru. INVOCATION Pastor Dave Conley of Centenary United Methodist Church in Gape Girardeau. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE GALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday,Novcmber 7, 2016, at 7:00p.m., with Mayor Harry lZediger presiding and Council Members Wayne 'Bowen, Bob Fox,Robbie Guard, Victor Gunn, and. Shelly Moore. Joseph Uzoaru was absent. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie Guard to adopt. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore,Rediger. Absent: UZOaraz. PRESENTATIONS Council Member Shelly:Moore intro>duced. Felice Roberson and Kaye Hood of Stop Needless Acts of Violcracc Please - SNAP. Ms. Roberson spoke about the activities of SNAP, `he stated that tlic group wants to grow to include activities to revitalize and rebuild on the south side. Mayor Karry l<ediger said that a group is conrirlg to toxvii next wcek from Atlanta with a model to improve the neighborhood. Ile said other communities have hollowed this plan with success. Kaye Food said that. SNAPhas asked the people: in the community what changes are needed., and the top tura responses are; to stop violence and to provide something fo}r kids to do. The Young people meed. activities to get them off the strect. She added that the lack of streetlights and sidewalks is also problem. She said that several communications have not made it to the residents, and she suggested that a billboard should lae used at Shawncc like the once. at Arena Park„ and Osage Park. CCouncil Member Robble (guard said he appreciated the group's efforts, and that SNAP is making l a difference. Ile noted the because of residents coming forward with infomtation. law enforcement � u has been able to snake arrests related to recent shootmgs. Felice Roberson agreed that people .are helping, but there is still a lot of fear. She said that she also wants to challenge: mental illness problems. CSO II.TNIC"ATIONS/REPORTS Mayor Harry Rediger encouraged everyone to vote tomorrow, Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Sessi©n Nevn, ber 7 JJ-452 ,.�.� Mayor Harry Rediger said that Parks Foundation Spaghetti flay is Thursday,November 1 Qth. Mayor Harry Rediger said he attended the authentic Voices Free Little Library dedication at Mary's playground. He said that another little library location was located at the Police Station the Boys and Girls Club with the help of Police Lieutenant Brad Smith. Mayor Harry Rediger stated that he and other Council Members were invited to a press conference for Hungry and Homeless Awai-eness. Mayor Harry Rediger said that the Cape Central boys swim team Avon the state championship, a , lie congratulated the team on its accomplishment. Mayor Harry Rediger said that, he and other Council Members attended a Downtown Strate c Plan meeting. City Manager Scott Meyer noted that the agenda packet contains memos with financial reporting. City Manager Scott Meyer said that on. October 20, lie attended the a regional Missouri.MuniciF l League (MML) meeting. fie noted tltat Cape Girardeau will host the regional meeting in Ap il. 2017. City Manager Scott Meyer reported that the leaf pickup was underway, and that more informatii n. about the service, including a snap showing the trucks progress, can be found on the Cit} s website. City Manager Scott Mcyer said that the City observes Veterans Day, November 11, and t e Thanksgiving Holiday,November 24 and 25. Most City offices will be closed these days. Council Member Wayne Bowen said that there are a number of local activities commemorati g veterans. He said that he would be attending an event at the VFW, Public 14carings A public hearing,to consider a request to rerone property at 627., 631, and 635 South �prigg Str t from C-1 (General Commercial)to tryBD(Central Business District). Mayor 11a.rry Rediger opened the hearing. There being no appe:at-ances,the hearing was closed. APPEARANCES Done. C:ONSl#N'Y AC1ENTDA. Approval ofthe November 7, 2016, City Council regular session and closed minutes. BILL NO. 16-188 an.Ordinance approving the record plat of Riverview Gardens No. 2. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 16-192, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Escrow Agreement v,,ith Brandon O. Williams Development, LLC, and First Missouri. State Bank of Cape Counay, t- r Williamsburg Phase 3, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passrage.. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Re:4tda Session November 7, 2016 J; BILL NO, 16-1.95, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Anthem Blue Cross for Employee Health Insurance Sen ices, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. t Bl1.L NO, 16-196, a Resolution authorizing the CityManager to acute a contract with Delta Dental for Employee Dental Insurance Services in the City of Cape e Girardeau Missouri. Reading. and.Passage. BILL NO. 16-1.97, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute am Agreement between the Cape Girardeau,Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., and the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri, for operation of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and.Passage. BILL NO. 16-1.99, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Conference Center Funding Agreement dated November 1, 2015, In the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. Approval of Partial Release of Escrow Agreement for Redhawk Commons Phage 2 Acceptance of Improvement,-,and Authorization of Final Payment to Fronabarger Concreters, Inc., for the Walnut Street and West Ind Boulevard Improvements. Acceptance of public improvements to serve Redbawk Commons Phase 2. Acceptance of public improvements to serve Baldwin Village. Acceptance of public improvements to serve'Williamsburg Phase 3. Council Member Ware Bower asked City Manager Scott Meyer to explain the changes in the; contract with the Chamber of Commerce for the operation of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Meyer..said that the previous oversite boards for the CVB were combined into one. The;new board will have members appointed by City Council Mid by the Chamber of Commerce:Board of Directors. This structure is similar to the Show Me Board of Mlanagers and the River Campus Board of'Managers. Council Membca Robbie (guard abstained from agenda item,;4, 9, 11, 1.2, and 13 for financial reasons,because,be is employed by MRV Banks. r Bill No. '6-188 will be C�rdhaaracc 49417; Bill No. 16192 \Y111 be Resolution 31137; Bill N0. 16-1.95 `t will be Resolution 303 ; Bill No. 16-196 will be Resolution 3039. Bill No. 16-197 will be f Resolution 30411; and Bill Ne. 199 will be Resolution 3041. A Motion was na;a.de by Victor t. unn, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gtnrlj Moore, Rediger. Absent:: L77.craru. NEW ORDINANCES, BILL NO. I6-190, an Ordinance amending Schedule:, C of Section 26-121 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Gape Girardeau, Missouri, by establishing a stop sign on Hanel Street. First Reading. Proceedings of the City Council, City of gape Girardeau, Cha. Session bvx 720 A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve. Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger. Absent: Uzoaru. BILL NO. 16-191, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Williamsburg Phase 3. F' st Reading. Council Member Robbie Guard abstained for financial reasons, because he is employed by Pw Banks. A1\lotion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Bob Fox to approve.. Motion passed. -0.Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Gunn, Moore, Rediger. Abstain: Guard. Absent:Uzoaru BT.LL No. 1.6-1993, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute Aranendment 41 to t e State Block Grant Agreement with the Missouri highways and Transportation Commission for n Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting vehicle for the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.First.Readin A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen, Seconded by Victor Gunn to approve. Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Bowen,Foo, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger.Absent: Uzoaru. BILL NO. 16-194, an Ordinance authorizing execution of an.Air Traffic Control "Power Operati g Assistance Grant Agreement for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 with the Missouri highways a d Transportation Commission. First Leading. I A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve. Motion passed, 6-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore,Rediger. Absent: Uzo.aru. BILL NO. 16-198, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the Cityof Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by changing the zoning of property located at 62'/. 631, and 635 Sot h Sprigg Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri Isom C-1 to CBI). Fi .t Reading. Council Member Robbie Guard abstained for fra;mcial reasons, because lie is employed by NO V Banks. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve. Motion passed. 5-0.Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Gunn, Moore, Rediger.Abstain. Guard_ Absent: Uzoarrr APT'(. TN T'I1 ENTS Appoirrt.rnent to the Public Library Board of Directors John Vass was appointed by'Nlayor Rcdiger and confirmed by City Council for-a term expiring June 30, 2019, A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen, Seconded by Robbie Guard to coraii.rn... Motion passed.. 6-0.Ayes: Bowery, Fox, Guard, Guyon, Moore, Rediger. Absent: I.lzoartr. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Gape Girardeau, Mcg, IRtgular Session November 7, 2016 11-4S5 Appointments to the Golf Course Advisory Board, Mark Ervin and Keith Sander were appointed for terms expiring on November 12, 2019. l A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Victor Gunn to appoint. Motion passed. 6-0. dyes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger.Absent: Uzoaru. Appointinents to the Southeast Metropolitan.Planning Organization(SEM110) Board of Directors Mayor and City Manager were appointed as representatives, with designated alternates of the Mayor Pro-Tempore and.Development Services Director respectively, for terms expiring November 1, 2018. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie Guard to appoint. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger. Absent: Uroaru. t TIU.I1 BUSINESS Set Regular Session City Council Meetings for the 2017 calendar year. City Council discussed the proposed meeting date cham cs presented by staff. It was noted that Independence Day 2:017 is t1he'Tuesday following the first Monday. Council Member Bob fox said that July meetings should be rescheduled for the second and fourth Mondays. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Bob Fox to set Regular Session City Council Meetings for the 2017 calendar year for the first and third Mondays of each month, with the exceptions as recommended by staff, and with July meetings set for the second and fourth Mondays. Motion passed. C-O.Ayes: Lowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore:, Rediger.Absent: IJzoaru. MEETING I`ING AWOURIw I E1'w T There being no further business,the mea�ing ended at 7:30 p.rn. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbic Guard to adjourn. Motion passed, 6-0. Ayes: Lowen, Fax, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger. Absent: l_Jzoaru. � arry Red'ger, Mayor G: M. r i ----------- Druce Taylor,bep ty City Clerk ' reA U-N 10 .. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. 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