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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.04-01-2013.RegularProceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session Apr*] 1, 2013 11-259 REGULAR SESSION — APRIL 1, 2013 J M CLOSED SESSION Legal actions and litigation, confidential communications with legal counsel, and personnel matters, pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1) and (3). A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Mark Lanzottito convene to closed session. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. INVOCATION Minister Mary Lane, African Methodist Episcopal Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, April 1, 2013, with Mayor Rediger presiding and Council Members Ray Buhs, Meg Davis, Mark Lanzotti, Loretta Schneider, Trent Summers, and John Voss present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Motion to remove BILL NO. 13-38, an Ordinance appropriating monies for a second set of capital expenditures from the Casino Revenue Fund, and BILL NO. 13-44, an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Warranty Deed to Southeast Missouri Hospital Association for property located on Mount Auburn Road, from the Consent Agenda, and adopt the agenda as amended. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Meg Davisto approve as amended Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Rediger indicated that he had presented a Proclamation that morning recognizing numerous community volunteers and declaring Tuesday, April 9, 2013, as National Service Recognition Day in the City. Mayor Rediger presented a Proclamation to City of Cape Girardeau 9-1-1 Communicators declaring the week of April 14-20, 2013, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. City Manager Scott Meyer stated that Fire Chief Rick Ennis wrote a letter commending and thanking the Communicators for the service they provide to the City to keep its citizens safe Mayor Rediger presented a plaque to Mr. Ray Buhs commending and thanking him for his service on the Planning and Zoning Commission and on the City Council as interim representative of Ward 6. City Engineer Casey Brunke reviewed the City's Stormwater Management Plan. This is the fifth year of the MS4 permit process and plan through the Environmental Protection Agency and Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Mrs. Brunke discussed the six minimum control Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session April1-,3013 —11260 standards included in the plan, and she invited public comment. Mr. Meyer commented on the increased quality of water in the City due to the Stormwater Management Plan and new regulations. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS Mayor Rediger commended and congratulated Assistant City Manager Heather Brooks on her ten years of service to the City in March. Mayor Rediger encouraged citizens to exercise their right to vote in the election on Tuesday. Regarding the deer referendum on the ballot, he said that to rescind the current City Ordinance, a person would need to vote "yes" on the ballot. Mayor Rediger announced he participated in the 100`h year Celebration of the Creation of the Missouri State Flag. The Oliver Leming House on North Street was the home of Mrs. Marie Watkins Oliver, who created the flag Mr. Meyer presented the history of sewer and water rate increases over the past two years, and how the sewer rates relate to the construction of a new wastewater treatment facility, which was mandated to meet the regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency. He said that currently a rate study is being conducted to better determine what rate is needed to cover the debt and operation of the new facility. Mr. Voss commented that the facility is being constructed to withstand seismic activity. Citizens are commenting that the increase in the sewer rate has been difficult for households to handle. Mr. Voss requested staff to find comparable rates from other cities and determine what an average rate would be, and how much would the City need to supplement that average rate to cover the costs of the construction and operation of the new wastewater treatment facility PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing to consider a request to rezone Lot 3 of Winks -Nunn Subdivision from R-1 to R- 4. Mayor Rediger opened the hearing for public comment. Mr. Kevin Stanfield, of H&S Investments, LLC, appeared in support of the requested rezoning to allow for the construction of townhomes. There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed. BILL NO. 13-46, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by changing the zoning of property located along Lexington Avenue, in the City and County of Cape Gira•deau, Missouri, from R 1 to R-4. First Reading. A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Mark Lanzotti to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. A public hearing to consider a request to rezone property at the northeast corner of William Street and South Ellis Street from F�4 to C-1. Mayor Rediger opened the hearing for public comment. Mr. Hunter Smith, of Marketplace Development, appeared in support of the request as the developer of the Family Ddlar store. There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed. 0 W Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. _ _ _ _ _ Regular _ Session April 1, 2013 II -261 BILL NO. 13-47, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by changing the zoning of property located at the northeast corner of William Street and South Ellis Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from R-4 to C-1. First Reading. A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Loretta Schneider to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Redige; Schneider, Summers, Voss. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the March 18, 2013, City Council regular and closed sessions meeting minutes. BILL NO. 13-40, an Ordinance authorizing execution of a Transportation Planning Consolidation Grant Agreement with the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission, for Southeast Metropolitan Planning Organization project expenses. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 13-41, an Ordinance approving the condominium plat of Banterra Centre. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 13-42, an Ordinance accepting a permanent access easement executed by Nicholas Pappas, for property located at 2004 Broadway, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 13-43, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Waterline Easement executed by Mississippi Cape, LLC, for property located at 138 Garden Lane, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 13-45, an Ordinance accepting a Missouri Corporation Warranty Deed from Southeast Missouri State University Foundation for the University Farm property, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 13-49, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Release of Lien for property located at 514 Olive Street, under the CDBG Rental Rehabilitation Program. Reading and Passage. _BILL NO. 13-50, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Release of Lien for property located at 907 North Middle Street, under the CDBG Rental Rehabilitation Program, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. Accept Improvements and Authorize Final Payment to D & S Sign Company, Inc., d/b/a Canedy Sign & Graphics, for the Installation of Wayfinding Signage. BILL NO. 13-40 will be ORDINANCE NO. 4445; BILL NO. 13-41 will be ORDINANCE NO. 4446; BILL NO. 13-42 will be ORDINANCE NO. 4447; BILL NO. 13-43 will be ORDINANCE NO. 4448; BILL NO. 13-45 will be ORDINANCE NO. 4450; BILL NO. 13-49 will be RESOLUTION NO. 2749; and BILL NO. 13-50 will be RESOLUTION NO. 2750. Mr. Voss abstained for financial reasons on BILL NO. 13-41 because he has a financial relationship with a tenant in the facility. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session April 1, 2013 X62 A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Meg Davisto approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA BILL NO. 13-38, an Ordinance appropriating monies for a second set of capital expenditures from the Casino Revenue Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. Mr. Voss expressed opposition to spending funds on additional improvements for parking on the Broadway corridor. Mr. Summers expressed opposition on the time and way the Council is spending casino funds. He said that the City should be more prudent with how these funds are being spent. Mayor Rediger commented that these are one-time funds, and all future projects will be vetted through the Capital Improvements Program process. BILL NO. 13-38 will be ORDINANCE NO. 4451. A Motion was made by Ray Buhs, Seconded by Meg Davis to approvd)y roll call. Motion passed. 5-2. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider. Nay: Summers, Voss. BILL NO. 13-44, an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Warranty Deed to Southeast Missouri Hospital Association for property located on Mount Auburn Road, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. Mr. Voss stated that the City acquired this property in 2000 for $1 antis now selling it for $10. BILL NO. 13-44 will be ORDINANCE NO. 4449. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Ray Buhs to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 13-48, an Ordinance amending Schedule C of Section 26-121 of the City Code, by repealing a stop sign on Water at Merriwether, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Meg Davis to approe. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. BILL NO. 13-51, an Ordinance accepting Warranty Deeds from Kenneth H. Ochs and Gail J. Ochs for property located in Wyandotte Acres Subdivision, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Meg Davis to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session April 1, 2013 11-263 MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Mark Lanzotti, Secondd by Trent Summers to adjourn. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss e �— �C4 C 7. ). IYfffE. R ige ayor Gayle L`, onrad, City Clerk Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Session THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.