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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.06-19-2017.Regular Proceeitiemrof the City Council, Cilpf9QRpe GirardeaulMg. Session REGULAR SESSION —June 19, 2017 fJ CLOSED SESSION Legal actions and litigation. confidential communications with legal counsel. and property transactions, pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1), and (2). A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie Guard to convene to closed session. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Bowen. INVOCATION Leonard Cook of St. John the Theologian in Cape Girardeau. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday. June 19, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Harry Rediger presiding and Council Members Bob Fox, Robbie Guard, Victor Gunn, Shelly Moore and Joseph Uzoaru present Wayne Bowen was absent. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Motion to adopt the agenda with the amendment of removing Item 9 related to adoption of the annual operating budget for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017 from the Consent Agenda. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn. Seconded by Robbie Guard to adopt. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger. Uzoaru_ Absent: Bowen. CONIMUNICATIONS/REPORTS Mayor Harry Rediger said that he attended the reception honoring Jim Welker for his service and for his retirement as superintendent from the Cape Girardeau Public School Board. Mayor Rediger spoke about some of Mr. Welker's accomplishments. Neil Glass has accepted the superintendent position. Mayor Harr) Rediger said that he and City Manager Scott Meyer viewed pieces of sculpture for the Fountain Street Roundabout. He said that it is scheduled to be completed and installed by late Summer. This is a partnership between the City and the University, with students working on the sculpture. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session June 19, 2017 JJ-550 Mayor Harry Rediger mentioned that there are several events are planned in conjunction of the total eclipse of the sun that can be viewed in the region on August 21, 2017. He said that he plans to attend the viewing event scheduled to take place at the Sportsplex from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. He is hopeful to see totality at around 1:20 p.m., weather permitting. Council Member Shelly Moore spoke about a meeting held Friday night to get a better understanding of the proposed utility fee changes and to hear concerns and suggestions from citizens. APPEARANCES William Byrd, Jr. spoke in opposition to Bill 17-86 regarding establishing utility rates, and he offered suggestions for the implementation of the increase. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the June 5, 2017,City Council regular session and closed session minutes. BILL NO. 17-63, an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances of the Cit}- of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. regarding Taxicabs and Transportation Network Companies. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-74, an Ordinance renaming a portion of Kiwanis Drive to Maria Louise Lane, in the City of Cape Girardeau. Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-75, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Utility and Drainage Easement for 2005 Evergreen Drive, and a Permanent Drainage Easement for 2009 Evergreen Drive, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-77, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Wayfinding Signing Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, for placing wayfinding signage on MoDOT right-of-way, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-78. an Ordinance vacating the northernmost public alley right-of-way running east from Missouri Avenue to Scherer Lane rights-of-way and lying between Mississippi Street and New Madrid Street rights-of-way, in the City of Cape Girardeau. Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 1 7-80, 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 600 Highland Drive, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau,Missouri, from R-3 to R-2. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-83, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Transportation Planning Consolidated Grant Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for Southeast Metropolitan Planning Organization expenses. Second and Third Readings. Procee in�7 sof the City Council, City ogRfle Girardeau �111Q. ege�lar `rdne 9 , Session BILL NO. 17-85, an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special \\arrant Deed to 3 SEMO Legends. LLC. for property along North Sprigg Street. in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Second and Third Readings. LT, BILL NO. 17-86. an Ordinance establishing utility rates for the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. by amending Chapter 22 relating to solid waste fees and Chapter 29 relating to sewer and water rates. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-87, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Collins Mill Subdivision - Phase 1. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-90. a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a License and Indemnity Agreement with Tottenham Investments, LLC. to install awnings located at 115 Broadway, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 17-91, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kenneth E. Foeste Masonry. Inc., for the Masonry for Arena Park Restrooms Project, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 17-93, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute one T-Hangar Lease Agreement and Eleven Hangar Lease Agreements at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Reading and Passage. BILL No. 17-94, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with Elite Avionics Services, LLC, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Reading and Passage. Acceptance of public improvements to serve Habitat for Humanity, located at 1411 Clark Avenue. Acceptance of public improvements to serve Collins Mill Subdivision Phase 1. Council Member Robbie Guard abstained for financial reasons on BILL NO. 17-87, Bill No. 17- 90, and the Acceptance of public improvements to serve Collin Mill Subdivision Phase I, due to his employment at MRV Banks. Bill No. 17-63 will be Ordinance 4973; Bill No. 17-74 will be Ordinance 4974; Bill No. 17-75 will be Ordinance 4975: Bill No. 17-77 will be Ordinance 4976: Bill No. 17-78 will be Ordinance 4977; Bill No. 17-80 will be Ordinance 4978; Bill No. 17-83 will be Ordinance 4979; Bill No. 17- 85 will be Ordinance 4980; Bill No. 17-86 will be Ordinance 4981;Bill No. 17-87 will be Ordinance 4982; Bill No. 17-90 will be Resolution 3086; Bill No. 17-91 will be Resolution 3087: Bill No. 17-93 will be Resolution 3088: and Bill No. 17-94 will be Resolution 3089. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Joseph Lzoaru to approve and adopt Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger. Lzoaru_ Absent: Bowen. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA BILL NO. 17-84. an Ordinance adopting the annual operating budget for the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, for the fiscal year beginning July 1,2017. Second and Third Readings. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session June 19, 2017 JJ-552 A Motion was made by Robbie Guard. Seconded by Bob Fox to amend the proposed Operating Budget by changing the proposed golf course fees as per memorandum from Parks and Recreation Director Julia Thompson dated June 16, 2017 which specified increases to certain golf course fees that would take effect January 1. 2018. 11/ Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore. Rediger. Uzoaru. Absent: Bowen. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Bob Fox to amend the proposed Operating Budget by establishing an allocation of $6,000, being no more than $500 per month, to match pledges from agencies that assist with water, sewer, and solid waste deposits. The allocation would be from the enterprise funds proportionally as the pledges are applied. Council Members discussed. Mayor Rediger stated that if this amendment is approved, he would like staff to report on the status of the program throughout the year. He also asked staff to investigate the possibility of providing customers the option to donate on their bills. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Bowen. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn. Seconded by Shelly Moore to approve as amended. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Bowen. Bill No. 17-84 will be Ordinance 4983. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 17-89, an Ordinance amending Schedule W of Section 26-137 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. relating to Truck Routes. First Reading. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Bowen. BILL NO. 17-92, an Ordinance amending Schedule T of Section 26-260 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by establishing handicapped parking along a portion of Main Street. First Reading. A Motion was made by Shelly Moore, Seconded by Bob Fox to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox. Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Bowen. BILL NO. 17-95, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Cape West Village Fourth Subdivision. First Reading. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard. Gunn, Moore. Rediger,Uzoaru. Absent: Bowen. BILL NO. 17-96. an Ordinance approving the record plat of Edgewood Highlands Subdivision Phase 9. First Reading. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Joseph Uzoaru to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Bowen. Procee{�inaas of the City Council, C�'tv of a Girardeau Mo. RegMar Jane 19,z .1J-553 Session o BILL NO. 17-97, an Ordinance appropriating funds for operating expenditures, capital expenditures and transfers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, in the City of Cape Girardeau, r § Missouri. First Reading. W A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Joseph Uzoaru to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Bowen. APPOLNTMENTS Appointment to the Public Library Board of Directors Amy Trueblood and John McGowan were reappointed to the Public Library Board of Directors for terms expiring June 30, 2020. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Shelly Moore to appoint. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard. Gunn, Moore, Rediger,Uzoaru. Absent: Bowen. MEETING ADJOURNMENT There being no further business,the meeting ended at 7:40 p.m. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard. Seconded by Joseph Uzoaru to adjourn. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Bowen. 0 (1211......;.„,...,...",„,, any E. edifier, Mayor 1�� � truce Taylor. puts City Clerk _ •t.', ' "4-'4 ‘ - .4_ i • `� ` THE IItrro;,/ .= Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. 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