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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil.Minutes.01-23-2017.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau Mo. Regular January 23,2017 J.1-485 Session o REGULAR SESSION—January 23,2017 INVOCATION Bruce Baxter of La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scout Troop 5 led the Pledge of Allegiance CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday,January 23,2017,at 7:00 p.m.,with Mayor Pro Tempore Victor Gunn presiding and Council Members Wayne Bowen, Bob Fox, Robbie Guard, Shelly Moore and Joseph Uzoaru present Mayor Harry Rediger was absent ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen, Seconded by Joseph Uzoaru to adopt Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Bowen,Fox,Guard, Gunn,Moore,Uzoaru. Absent: Rediger. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Pro Tempore Victor Gunn presented a Proclamation to Robert Harris in recognition of Harris' volunteerism and outstanding citizenship. Parks and Recreation Director Julia Thomson also presented a plaque to Mr. Harris to recognize his years of service on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and on the Tree Board. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS Council Member Wayne Bowen stated that he and Mayor Harry Rediger attended the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast, and the Celebration Dinner. He commented on the accomplishments of Dr.King. Council Member Wayne Bowen thanked the City Public Works Department for removing graffiti from the floodwall. City Manager Scott Meyer stated that during the Study Session, Ron North, Vice President of the local NAACP chapter, invited the public to the annual banquet on Saturday, February 25 at Ray's Banquet Center. Mayor Pro Tempore Victor Gunn recognized the Boy Scouts in the audience. Assistant Scout Master Brian McMillian of Troop 5 introduced the members preset from that Troop. Scout Brent Baker from Troop 2 was also present. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session January 23,2017 JJ-486 APPEARANCES Dan Presson of 27 River Crest appeared on behalf of the Red Star Revival Organization in opposition to Bill No. 17-09 regarding keeping chickens in the City limits. He stated that allowing chickens would create additional nuisance problems and would be unsightly additions to neighborhoods already struggling to improve.He also said they would lower property values. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the January 9,2017,City Council regular session and closed minutes. BILL NO. 17-01, an Ordinance amending Chapter 2 and Chapter 15 of the City Code by repealing the Board of Examiners, and enacting new Sections 15-426 and 15-427 regarding processing of applications. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-05, an Ordinance vacating a portion of unimproved Sunset Boulevard right-of-way running North from Merriwether Street right-of-way, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-07, an Ordinance approving the record plat of LILMAC East Subdivision. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-14, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Release of Lien for property located at 1324 Monticello Lane, under the Neighborhood Stabilization Grant Program, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Reading and Passage. Acceptance of public improvements to serve the Dnuy Hotel and Conference Center. BILL No. 17-01 will be Ordinance 4930; BILL No. 17-05 will be Ordinance 4931; BILL No. 17- 07 will be Ordinance 4932;and BILL No. 17-14 will be Resolution 3056. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Joseph Uzoaru to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bowen,Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Uzoaru. Absent:Rediger. NEW ORDINANCES Bill No 17-09, an Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, relating to Chickens in the City Limits and Other Animal Regulations. First Reading. Council Member Robbie Guard stated that in Ward 4, he only had 1 out of 8 residents who contacted him about this Ordinance that were opposed to allowing chickens. Council Member Bob Fox stated the he had received 18 different contacts, and about 80% support it. Council Member Joe Uzoaru stated that he and his staff contacted over 200 people, and he has changed his opinion on this issue. For every 8 he contacted, 5 wanted the Ordinance changed. Of those opposed, 1 in 3 of them wanted to see it restricted. He understands the concerns that those who are opposed have. He feels that the people who will cause the problems are the people that Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cae Girardeau' Mo. ReguTar Session January 23, 2017 JJ-487 o are already causing nuisance problems. He does not want to see problems in the Red Star District, and he will be willing to change the Ordinance if it does not work. He supports having an Ordinance allowing chickens in their yards. w Council Member Wayne Bowen stated that he is skeptical if this is the right step to take. He is concerned with disease, avian flu, and with opening residential property to any livestock. He feels this will be a precedent to allow other livestock. In his Ward, his contacts have been 3 to 1 opposed. Council Member Shelly Moore stated that she supports allowing chickens on residential properties in the city. It is important to reach out to our young people to teach them about raising chickens and getting their own eggs. Mayor Pro Tempore Victor Gunn stated that in his ward those that contacted him are running 80- 20%in support of the Ordinance. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Bob Fox to approve. Motion passed. 5-1.Ayes:Fox, Guard,Gunn,Moore,Uzoaru.Nays: Bowen.Absent:Rediger. After the vote Jane O'Connell from the Red Star area spoke in opposition to the Ordinance. Council Member Joe Uzoaru stated that Brian said he contacted all the people in the Red Star area and a majority of those in that area were opposed to the ordinance. BILL NO. 17-10, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Humphrey 2nd Subdivision. First Reading. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve. Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Uzoaru. Absent Rediger. BILL NO. 17-11, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Rock Gardens Subdivision. First Reading. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bowen,Fox,Guard, Gunn, Moore,Uzoaru.Absent: Rediger. BILL NO. 17-12, an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Warranty Deed to Drury Development Corporation, for property located in the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park,in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. First Reading. Council Member Wayne Bowen spoke in favor of the Ordinance. He stated that it is great for the business park and that this will provide needed money to construct additional infrastructure to serve the area A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve. Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Bowen,Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Uzoaru.Absent: Rediger. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session January 23, 2017 JJ-488 BILL NO. 17-13, an Ordinance amending Schedule C of Section 26-121 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri, by establishing stop signs at various locations along Williamsburg Drive, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri.First Reading. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Shelly Moore to approve. Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox,Guard, Gunn,Moore,Uzoaru.Absent:Rediger. MEETING ADJOURNMENT There being no further business,the meeting ended at 7:30 p.m. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Bob Fox to adjourn. Motion passed. 6-0. 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