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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil.Minutes.04-03-2017.Regular Proceedin s of the CityCouncil, City of Cape Girardeau Regis ar Session April 3,2017 J,�-S13 o REGULAR SESSION—April 3,2017 'II 0 W CLOSED SESSION F I F% Legal actions and litigation, confidential communications with legal counsel, property transaction, and personnel matters,pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1), (2), and(3). A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Joseph Uzoaru to convene to closed session. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. INVOCATION City Attorney Eric Cunningham PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, April 3, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.,with Mayor Harry Rediger presiding and Council Members Wayne 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. PRESENTATIONS Mayor H YRediger presented Arbor Day Proclamation to members of the City of Cape Girardeau Tree Board. I CO IvMUNICATIONS/RE PORTS Mayor Harry Rediger said that he and City Manager Scott Meyer attended the Special Olympics Opening Ceremonyat the SEMO Rec Center. P g f Mayor Harry Rediger noted that a contractor working for FEMA will be in the City to film a production about flood mitigation. Cape is 1 of 3 cities featured in the production. The mitigation projects have saved countless lives and millions of dollars. Mayor Harry Rediger announced the dedication of Jim Drury Way near the Sportsplex, on Wednesday atl:00 p.m. Mayor Harry Rediger also announced that the Opening Reception for the 2017 Cape Girardeau Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit is at 6:00 p.m., Thursday,April 6, 2017. Mayor H Rediger reminded the citizens that tomorrow is Election Day. He noted that there are Y �'Y g no City issues on the ballot,but he encouraged participation in the school board election. Proceedings of the CityCouncil, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Session- April l 2,2 17 jj Council Member Wayne Bowen gave special thanks to police officers and dispatchers regarding an incident in the mall parking lot where a driver was putting pedestrians and other drivers in danger. Council Member Bob Fox said that Ties and Tennies, a fundraiser for youth sports and recreation Scholarships, will be May 4, at the Cape Girardeau Sportsplex, prior to the grand opening. There are limited tickets. To register people may visit capesportsplex.org or the Arena Parks Office. Council Member Shelly Moore said that the SNAP Afternoon Tea and Sweets event went well, with 75-100 in attendance. She said that the speaker was very good. Mrs. Moore noted the City Fire Department was at the event, and she thanked them for their participation. City Manager Scott Meyer recognized Deputy City Manager Molly Hood for receiving the 1CMA Credentialed Manager Designation. She received the designation because of her education, experience, and her inventory of skills, and her commitment to expand and develop these qualities. PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing to consider a request to rezone property at 201, 205, 207, 209, 211,213, and 215 South Kingshighway from C-2(Highway Commercial)to PD(Planned Development), and for approval of the application and Preliminary Development Plan for a proposed commercial development. Mayor Rediger opened the hearing for discussion. There were no appearances. The plan is in the process of being revised to address comments issued by the City staff. Because the plan is not finalized,the Mayor continued the Public Hearing until the next Council Meeting scheduled for April 17,2017. APPEARANCES None. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the March 20, 2017, City Council regular session and closed session minutes. BILL NO. 17-35, an Ordinance accepting Two Permanent Utility Easements from RH Montgomery Properties, Inc., for property located at 2915 Cape LaCroix.Road, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-36, an Ordinance appropriating funds from the General and Airport Funds for certain grant funded expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-38, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Heritage Hills Subdivision. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-39, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Broadway Development. Second and Third Readings. Proceedin s of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau _Mo. ReguPar Session April 3,2017 JA 515 BILL NO. 17-40, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Access and Utility Easement from Norwald Inc., for the LaSalle Water Tank Project, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-42, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Clear Choices Clean Water, LLC, for use of the Clear Choices Clean Water Program and Materials, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. Acceptance of public improvements to serve The Arbors at CapeTown Assisted Living by Americare. Accept Improvements and Authorize Final Payment to Nip Kelley Equipment Company, Inc., for the Neighborhood Street Repair 2016 Project. Bill No. 17-35 will be Ordinance 4949; Bill No. 17-36 will be Ordinance 4950; Bill No. 17-38 will be Ordinance 4951; Bill No. 17-39 will be Ordinance 4952; Bill No. 17-40 will be Ordinance 4953,- and Bill No.1742 will be Resolution 3067. A Motion was made by Shelly Moore, Seconded by Bob Fox to approve and adopt. Motionpassed. 7-0.Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 17-41, an Ordinance renaming North Church Street to Northchurch Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. 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. 17-43, an Ordinance annexing unincorporated land into the City limits of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, located at 484 Limbaugh Lane, upon the request of Thomas Drew Fitzgerald and Barbara Ann Fitzgerald. First Reading. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Bob Fox to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. BILL NO. 17-45, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by zoning property located at 484 Limbaugh Lane, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, as R-1, Single Family Suburban Residential District. First Reading. rr A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Bob Fox to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger,Uzoaru. BILL NO. 17-44, an Ordinance extending the boundaries of Ward 4 to include property newly annexed into the city limits of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.First Reading. A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen, Seconded by Bob Fox to approve. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gum, Moore, Rediger,Uzoaru. Proceedings of the City Council, it of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session April 3, 2017 JJ-516 ----------- ............. APPOINTMENTS Appointments to the Tax Increment Financing Commission Danny Essner and Albert M. Spradling III were appointed for terms expiring April 1, 2021. A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen, Seconded by Robbie Guard to confirm. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes:Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. MEETING ADJOURNMENT There being no further business,the meeting ended at 7:15 p.m. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Victor Gunn to adjourn. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore, Rediger,Uzoaru. 11!Gy E. 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