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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil.Minutes.10-21-2013.RegularProceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session October 21, 2013 181_361 REGULAR SESSION — OCTOBER 21, 2013 CLOSED SESSION Legal actions, litigation, and confidential communications with legal counsel, pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1). A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to convene to closed session. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Bowen, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. INVOCATION Pastor Dave Meade, Bethel Assembly of God PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, October 21, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Rediger presiding and Council Members Wayne Bowen, Meg Davis, Loretta Schneider, Trent Summers,and John Voss present. Mark Lanzotti was absent. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by Trent Summers, Seconded by MegDavis to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Bowen, Davis, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Lanzotti. PRESENTATIONS The Mayor recognized Dennis Marchi, a representative of Schnucks Markets, and Steve Mirly and Debbie Maupin, employees of both the City and Schnucks, for assisting a Schnucks employee who had passed out and was non-responsive due to a cardiac arrest. Due to the foresight and leadership of Schnucks for providing AED units in their stores, and for training their employees on proper emergency response procedures, the life of a coworkenvas saved. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS Mayor Rediger recognized 20`h Century Fox and the "Gone Girl" crew for filming in Cape Girardeau for over a month. Representatives from the film crew commended the City for the response of its citizens, City staff and everyone involved with the film's production for their support during their time filming here. Mayor Rediger said that he and many other mayors attended the Economic Summit with Delta Regional Authority to discuss job creation along the river, economic development, and proper funding to keep the ports and channels open for commerce. The Mayor announced that the leaf pickup program has begun. Public Works Director Tim Gramling used data from last year to develop pickup routes this year. Crews are currently picking up throughout the City. Beginning November 4`h, they will follow these routes in six scheduled zones. Then, beginning December 14`h, they will circulate through the City again on an Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session October 71,?013 11-362 unscheduled route to finalize picking up the leaves. Citizens can track the leaf truck on the City website to see where the truck has been and where it will be going to next. Mr. Summers announced that tomorrow is the Vintage Now Fashion Show which is a fundraising effort for the Safe House for Women. Mrs. Schneider said that Mr. Steve Mapel, the location manager for "Gone Girl", spoke at the Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board meeting to update them about the filming status, and he commended the City on the treatment they received while filming here. He said the budget for this movie is $40 million, and they will receive a $2.5 million tax credit from the State of Missouri. Mrs. Schneider said that she spoke to a surgeon who was new to town, who said that he chose Cape Girardeau because he and his wife wanted to move to a safe community in which they could raise their child. He said that Cape Girardeau is a very friendly, family-oriented community, with solid values and work ethic. Mr. Voss said that he attended the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics on October I Ith and offered the welcoming remarks on behalf of the City. He commended the Parks and Recreation Department, specifically Scott and Penny Williams, for their commitment to this event over the last four years. The athletes had an amazing time and provided inspiration to everyone that attended. The Mayor noted that Cape Girardeau will host the spring regional games, but this is the last year the City will host the State fall games. City Manager Scott Meyer said that the City is fortunate to have great leadership and great partners putting on the Special Olympics over the past four years. He thanked all the organizations that assisted with this event. Mr. Meyer noted that the time period for filing a nominating petition with the City Clerk to run for election to the office of Councilmember or Mayor begins tomorrow. Mr. Meyer said that the Henderson signals on Broadway and the dog park are both scheduled to be opened in early November. He also noted that the parking lot at the Heritage Museum is close to being completed. APPEARANCES Mr. Bob Herbst appeared in support of BILL NO. 13-147, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Clark Avenue Subdivision, and to answer any questions posedby the Council. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the October 7, 2013, City Council regular and closed sessions meeting minutes. BILL NO. 13-143, an Ordinance amending Chapter 24 of the City Code relating to sidewalk uses. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 13-144, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the City Code, by rezoning property located on Baldwin Drive, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from C-2 to RUMD. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 13-146, an Ordinance amending Chapters 15, 22 and 23 of the Code of Ordinances relating to business license fees. Second and Third Readings. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session October 21, 2013 11-363 BILL NO. 13-145, an Ordinance appropriating paramedic training expenditures related to the "FY 2012 Assistance to Firefighters Grant" for the fiscal year endng June 30, 2014, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. Accept improvements and authorize final payment to Zoellner Construction Company, Inc. for the Cape Rock Drive/Howell Street Drainage Improvements. BILL NO. 13-143 will be ORDINANCE NO. 4508; BILL NO. 13-144 will be ORDINANCE NO. 4509; BILL NO. 13-146 will be ORDINANCE NO. 4510; and BILL NO. 13-145 will be ORDINANCE NO. 4511. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Bowen, Davis, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Lanzotti. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 13-147, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Clark Avenue Subdivision. First Reading. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Mg Davis to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Bowen, Davis, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Lanzotti. APPOINTMENTS Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Reappoint Mr. Percy Huston, Mr. Robert Harris, Mr. Terry Slattery, and Ms. Beverly Evans for terms expiring October 29, 2016. A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Trent Summers to appoint. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Bowen, Davis, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Lanzotti. Appointment to the Planning and ZoningCommission Reappoint Mr. Thomas Welch for a term to expire November 1, 2017. A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen, Seconded by Meg Davis to appoint. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Bowen, Davis, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Lanzotti. MEETING ADJOURNMENT Adjourned to closed session at 7:40 p.m. for the discussion of legal actions and litigation, confidential communications with attorney, and legal matters pursuant to RSMo. Section 610.021(1). A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Trent Summers m adjourn. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Bowen, Davis, Rediger, Schne' er, Summers, Voss. Absent: Lanzotti. S4,�On av arty E. R diger, Mayor ayle QConrad, City derk Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Session THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. -11-364