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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.12.05.2016-Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session December 5,2016 JJ-467 o REGULAR SESSION—December 5,2016 10 CLOSED SESSION w Legal actions and litigation, confidential communications with legal counsel, and property transactions,pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1), and(2). 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,Rediger, Uzoaru.Absent: Moore. INVOCATION Adrian Taylor of Lighthouse Breakthrough International Ministries in Cape Girardeau PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday,December 5, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Harry Rediger presiding and Council Members Wa}me Bowen, Bob Fox, Robbie Guard,Victor Gunn, Shelly Moore, and Joseph Uzoaru present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie Guard to adopt. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS Mayor Harry Rediger spoke about the passing of former Council Member Marcia Ritter.He said that he,Marcia and her husband were friends. She was a dedicated community leader. She and her husband; C. John Ritter, helped others around the world through several missionary trips.Mayor Rediger said he wanted to take some time to remember Marcia. Mayor Harry Rediger said the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission is meeting tomorrow morning at 10:00; at the Osage Centre. The City enjoys a good partnership with the Commission. Mayor Rediger said that he plans to speak with Commission about the City's Transportation Trust Fund(TTF)successes and about the work of the Southeast Metropolitan Planning Organization. Mayor Harry Rediger said that a Special Stormwater Study Session is scheduled for December 15, 2016, 2:00 p.-m., at the Osage Centre. Mayor Harry Rediger said that Hopper Road at the Interstate and the Independence Roundabout are open to traffic. These are TTF projects that are coming to fruition. Council Member Victor Gunn announced that a ceremony is planned for Wednesday at the Riverfront in remembrance of the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. A survivor from the Pearl Harbor attack has been invited to speak. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Reuilar Session December 5,2016 JJ-468 Council Member Robbie Guard said that he attended the Keep Cape Beautiful meeting last week The group discussed the creation of a"Spirit of the Season" award to recognize outstanding residences throughout the year. Council Member Robbie Guard said that he recently attended a strategic planning meeting with tl e Cape Girardeau Public Schools.He noted that it is interesting to see the changes in the schools over the past 20 years. He also recognized the stability gained from the planning forethought by retiring Superintendent Jim Welker.Mr. Guard said that the group will now be focusing on developing objectives and action items for the strategic plan. Council Member Wayne Bowen requested that Reverend Adrian Taylor speak about what is 'in on with his church.Rev. Taylor said the church is growing and doing well. He said that he would also like to speak about the Ministerial Alliance.He reported that the Alliance recently adopted new by-laws and revised its organization.He said that he was selected to serve as the group's president for another term.He invited everyone to attend the Ministerial Alliance meeting scheduled for noon,December 13, at Saint Francis Hospital.Mayor Harry Rediger commended Rev. Taylor for his leadership, and the resulting increase in the Alliance's membership. Council Member Wayne Bowen said that on November 28,he attended a meeting at the Chambe office about the Main Street program. They discussed the success of the Cape Girardeau Downtown and how to continue its revitalization and its historic preservation. City Manager Scott Meyer mentioned the Oakland, California,fire tragedy in which a warehouse fire led to 36 deaths.Mr. Meyer commented on the work of the City's Fire Code Inspectors and Building Code Inspectors and why that work is so important. Public Hearings A public hearing to consider vacating the City's interest in unimproved Sunset Boulevard right-d"- way running north from Merriwether Street right-of-way in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mayor Rediger opened the hearing for public comment. There being no appearances, the hear was closed. A public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to Section 30-105 of the Code of Ordinanc s of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding the definition of yard. Mayor Rediger opendd the hearing for public comment. There being no appearances,the hearing was closed. A public hearing to consider a request to rezone property at 611, 615, and 623 South Sprigg Stre i t from C-1 (General Commercial) to CBD (Central Business District). Mayor R.ediger opened flie hearing for public comment. There being no appearances,the hearing was closed. APPEARANCES None. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the November 21, 2016, City Council regular session and closed minutes. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session December 5, 2016 JJ-469 o BILL NO. 16-200, an Ordinance amending Section 15-426(e) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,relating to the Board of Examiners. Second and Third Readings. W BILL NO. 16-201, an Ordinance renaming Farrar Drive to North Farrar Drive and South Farrar Drive, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 16-202, an Ordinance amending Schedule F of Section 26-247 of the City Code, establishing no parking anytime along a portion of Fourth Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 16-203, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Waterline Easement and a Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement from Southeast Missouri University Foundation for property located in the 1400 Block of North Sprigg Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BELL 16-204, an Ordinance enacting a New Article XII of Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, entitled Chronic Nuisance Properties. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 16-205, an Ordinance approving the amended record plat of Baldwin Village. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 16-206, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Midamerica Crossings. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 16-207, an Ordinance approving the record plat of South K, Inc. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 16-208, an Ordinance approving the record plat of a Re-subdivision of Lots 88, 89, and 90 of The Meadows of Whispering Oaks-Amended. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 16-209, an Ordinance amending various provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding Municipal Court, Municipal Offenses, and Sentencing. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 16-210, an Ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinance-s of the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,relating to City Pern.iLs. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 16-211, an Ordinance amending Section 15-5 (a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri, relating to City Licenses. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 16-212, an Ordinance amending Section 29-61 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,relating to Accounts and Billing. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 16-213, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Nip Kelley Equipment Company, Inc., for the Neighborhood Street Repair 2017 and Concrete Street Repair 2017 Projects, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Reading and Passage. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Remilar Session December 5,2016 JJ-470 BILL NO. 16-214, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement fir professional services with Lewellyn Technology of Delaware LLC, in the City of Cape Girardea , Missouri. Reading and Passage. Acceptance of improvements and Authorization of Final Payment to KAJACS Contractors, In , for a Water Main Extension for County Road 618, State Highway W, Veterans Memorial Driv , LaSalle Avenue, and Baldwin Drive, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Acceptance of the improvements to serve SEMO Greek Housing Phase 2, Southeast Misso State University,for property located in the 1400 Block of N. Sprigg Street. Council Member Wayne Bowen abstained from BILL NO. 16-203 regarding the acceptancet f easements from Southeast Missouri University Foundation, and from the acceptance of Public Improvements that serve SEMO Greek Housing Phase 2, for financial reasons due to his employment with Southeast Missouri State University. BILL NO. 16-200 will be Ordinance 4913; BILL NO. 16-201 will be Ordinance 4914; BILL N 16-202 will be Ordinance 4915;BILL NO. 16-203 will be Ordinance 4916;BILL NO. 16-204 w 1 be Ordinance 4917; BILL NO. 16-205 will be Ordinance 4918; BILL NO. 16-206 will e Ordinance 4919; BILL NO. 16-207 will be Ordinance 4920; BILL NO. 16-208 will be Ordinane 4921; BILL NO. 16-209 will be Ordinance 4922; BILL NO. 16-210 will be Ordinance 492 ; BILL NO. 16-211 will be Ordinance 4924; BILL NO. 16-212 will be Ordinance 4925; BILL No . 16-213 will be Resolution 3042;and BILL NO. 16-214 will be Resolution 3043. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Joseph Uzoaru to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 16-215, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City f Cape Girardeau, Missouri,regarding the definition of yard. 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. BILL NO. 16-216, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City f Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by changing the zoning of property located at 611, 615, and 623 Sou h Sprigg Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri from C-1 to CBD. Fil t Reading. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. APPOINTMENTS Appointment to the Show Me Center Board of Managers Scott Meyer was appointed to the Show Me Center Board of Managers for a term exp' ' g December 1, 2019. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session December 5, 016 JJ-471 A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Joseph Uzoaru to appoint. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. W Appointment to the River Campus Board of Managers Dennis Vollink was appointed to the River Campus Board of Managers for a term expiring December 1, 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 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business,the meeting ended at 7:18 p.m. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie Guard to adjourn. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. Harry Redi r,Mayor Bruce Taylor,D@f5rbty City Clerk V ; 3 Vol k '�� `�O � ` �•xe urrtutq/�=i 9EA1• �i��f Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. 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