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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.11-19-2012.RegularProceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. _ Regular._ Session November 19, 2012 II -193 REGULAR SESSION - NOVEMBER 19, 2012 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, November 19, 2012, with Mayor Harry Rediger presiding and Council Members Mark Lanzotti, Meg Proffer, Loretta Schneider, Kathy Swan, and John Voss present. Council Member Trent Summers was absent. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Kathy Swan to adopt. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swag Voss. Absent: Summers. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Rediger and the City Council presented a plaque to City Clerk Gayle Conrad recognizing her 20 years of service as City Clerk. Former Mayor Jay Knudtson, former Council members Melvin Gateley and Tom Neumeyer, former City Managers Doug Leslie and Mike Miller, and former Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Ray Buhs were in attendance for the award. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS Mayor Rediger congratulated Council Member Kathy Swan on her election to represent the 147th district in the Missouri House of Representatives. Mayor Rediger announced he attended a news conference at Broadway Prescription Shop in Cape Girardeau held by the Delta Regional Authority. They reviewed the results of a newly -released job loss and creation bulletin and report created with data from January 1992 through January 2010, covering the Missouri Delta, an area from north of Cape Girardeau, down to Louisiana and portions of Alabama. The study highlighted small businesses and what they mean to the community. Mrs. Schneider asked, regarding the Missouri Delta region, whether there is any recommendation the Council can make concerning the water levels of the Mississippi River. Mayor Rediger said that there are current discussions about this scious situation. If the river level continues to lower, it could prevent barge traffic. City Manager Scott Meyer said that he spoke with Mr. Mike Marshall, alternate co-chairman of the Delta Regional Authority, about the situation, and he is organizing a group of cities to come together as one force to bring attention to this matter. Mr. Marshall said that he would invite the City of Cape Girardeau to attend the next meeting. The Mississippi River is a big economic driver for the agricultural community. Mrs. Swan said that she attended the Veteran's Day Assembly at Franklin Elementary School. She said the students really understand why it was so important to honor veterans. Mrs. Schneider said that Spaghetti Day at the A.C. Brase Arena was a great success, and she thanked everyone for their support. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. $Punlar Session November 19, 2012 —11-14 Mr. Meyer commented on the new automated leaf collection program. The City web site shows the areas where the City is currently collecting. The City is divided into four zones. The collection truck is spending about a week in each area, and it is cycling through the City in approximately one month. He also noted that the wayfinding signage has been installed throughout the City, and the new scooter Ordinance is also in effect. At this point, the Police Department and the University's Department of Public Safety are handing out informational tickets. Mr. Meyer said that the resurfacing on William Street started todayand it will be a nice improvement for the City. APPEARANCES Mr. Frank Mabry, of Plaza Pawn, appeared before the Council and opposed BILL NO. 12-146, an Ordinance amending Section 15-180 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers and adopting a new Section 15-183 regarding pawnshop locations. Mr. Mabry asked questions about LeadsOnline and the impact of the proposed Ordinance on his business. Mayor Rediger and Acting Police Chief Roger Fields answered his questions. Mr. Mabry objected to exemptions extended to jewelry stores currently holding business licenses. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the November 5, 2012, City Council regular and closed sessions meeting minutes. BILL NO. 12-146, an Ordinance amending Section 15-180 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers and adopting a new Section 15-183 regarding pawnshop locations. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 12-162, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Deevers Farm Second Addition. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 12-163, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Utility Easement executed by Benjamin A. Sample and Megan Sample, for property located at 2657 Copperfield Court, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 12-167, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by changing the zoning of property located near the intersection of La Salle Avenue and Baldwin Drive, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from R-1 to C-2 and R-3. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 12-175, a Resolution authorizing application to the Emergency Solutions Grant Program, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary grant program documents. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 12-146 is ORDINANCE NO. 4391; BILL NO. 12-162 is ORDINANCE NO. 4392; BILL NO. 12-163 is ORDINANCE NO. 4393; BILL NO. 12-167 is ORDINANCE NO. 4394; and BILL NO. 12-175 is RESOLUTION NO. 2731. Mrs. Swan abstained for nonfinancial reasons from voting on BILL NO. 12-162, the approval of the Deevers Farm Second Addition record plat, because the applicant is related to her. A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Loretta Schneider to approve and adopt. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session Novemher 19, 2012 11_195 Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Voss. Absent: Summers J W NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 12-171, an Ordinance amending Section 15-12 of the City Code, relating to unlicensed businesses. First Reading. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Meg Proffer to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Voss. Absent: Summers. BILL NO. 12-172, an Ordinance amending Section 15-14 of the City Code, relating to delinquent business licenses. First Reading. A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Loretta Schneider to approve Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Voss. Absent: Summers. BILL NO. 12-173, an Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City Code, relating to Sunday Liquor Sales. First Reading. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Secanded by John Voss to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Voss. Absent: Summers. BILL NO. 12-174, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Utility Easement executed by David B. Knight, for property located south of the Isle of Capri Casino, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Kathy Swan to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Voss. Absent: Summers. BILL NO. 12-176, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Lot 27 of Whispering Oaks. First Reading. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Kathy Swan to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Voss. Absent: Su mers. BILL NO. 12-177, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Giboney Woods Sixth Subdivision. First Reading. A Motion was made by Kathy Swan, Seconded by Loretta Schneider to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Sven, Voss. Absent: Summers. BILL NO. 12-178, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Utility Easement executed by Rhodes Development, LLC, for property located at 2075 Corporate Circle Drive, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Loretta Schneider to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Voss. Absent: Summers. APPOINTMENTS Appointment to the River Campus Board of Managers. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session Novemher 1917017 11-146 Mrs. Ruth Knote was reappointed fo• a term expiring December 1, 2015. A Motion was made by Kathy Swan, Seconded by John Voss to appoint. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Voss. Absent: Summers. Appointment to the Show Me Center Board of Managers. Mr. Cordell Dombrowski was reappointed for a term expiring December 1, 2015. A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Kathy Swan to appoint. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Voss. Absent: Summers. OTHER BUSINESS Discussion regarding change in dates for City Council meetings in 2013. Monday, January 21, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- change to Tuesday, January 22 Monday, February 18, President's Day- change to Tuesday, February 19 Monday, September 2, Labor Day- change to Monday, September 9 Monday, September 16, MML Conference- change to Monday, September 23 A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Meg Proffer to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Voss. Absent: Summers. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Mark Lanzotti, Seconded by Meg Proffer to adjourn. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Voss. Absent: Summers. Harry E. Red r, Mayor Gayl . Conrad, City Clerk