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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil.Minutes.05-01-2017.Regular Proce dins of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau Mo. Session may 1,2017 .11525 9 REGULAR SESSION—May 1,2017 CLOSED SESSION Legal actions and litigation, confidential communications with legal counsel, and property Mons,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. 7-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox,Guard,Gtmn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. 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, May 1, 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 Bob Fox to adopt Motion passed.7-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Harry Rediger presented the 2017 Local Government Week Proclamation to City Manager Scott Meyer. City Manager Scott Meyer spoke to the Council and thanked them for serving on the City Council and for providing leadership at little to no compensation. He also thanked them for supporting the City employees in all fimctions of the City. Your local government officials and employees work hard because they have a calling to serve their friends and neighbors. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS Mayor Harry Rediger reported that the upcoming weekend is busy for the City, and he listed several of the events. At the Sportplex, the Ties and Tennies fundraising event will be on Thursday, followed on Saturday with the public Grand Opening and Open House. Friday at 6:45 am will kickoff Bike to Work Day. The 2017 Gus Macker Basketball event will be on Saturday at Arena Park. Also on Saturday, from 11:00 am — 2:00 pm, Old Town Cape will host the Main Street Block Party to celebrate to completion of the sidewalk and streetlight project Mayor Rediger reported that the Community Foundation requested for a City Council Member to serve as a liaison and to attend Community Foundation Board meetings. Mayor Rediger said he asked Council Member Robbie Guard to fill that role.Council Member Guard agreed. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 1,2017 JJ-526 Council Member Robbie Guard noted that the Show Me Center hosted a popular music concert on Friday. He stated that on Friday and Saturday all the hotels were completely filled. PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing to consider a request for a Special Use Permit for a vehicle fueling station at 1320 West Cape Rock Drive. The Agenda Report in the agenda packet presented for the record,a certified copy of the following items:(1)Section 30-401 entitled "Special Use Permits" from the City Code;(2)the application for Special Use Permit and(3)the application file. Mayor Harry Rediger opened the Public Hearing. Pam Davidson with Keystone Design appeared on behalf of the owners. She explained the history of the property,the proposed improvements,and the requirements for the Special Use. There being no other appearances the hearing was closed. BILL NO. 17-58,an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to L.L.Investment,LIE,for purposes of constructing,maintaining,and operating a vehicle fueling station at 1320 West Cape Rock Drive,in the City and County of Cape Girardeau,Missouri.First Reading. Council Member Robbie Guard abstained for financial reasons because of his employment at MRV Banks. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve. Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox,Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. Abstain:Guard. A public hearing to consider a request to rezone property at 550 North Silver Springs Road from C-2(I-Iighway Commercial)to R-4(Medium Density Multifamily Residential). Mayor Harry Rediger opened the Public Hearing. Jason Maddox with MACO Properties,L.L.C.,the applicant appeared to describe the project and to answer any questions. There being no other appearances,the hearing was closed. BILL NO. 17-59,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 550 North Silver Springs Road, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau,Missouri from C-2 to R-4.First Reading. A Motion was made by Shelly Moore,Seconded by Bob Fox to approve. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. APPEARANCES Isreal Grier appeared in support of the approval of his Taxicab License application,an item under Other Business. II Lane,Business Representative for the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562 appeared in opposition to Bill 17-62,regarding the Council's proposed declaration of support for Missouri House Bill 104. Proceetz of the City Council, Qhf of Cape Girardeau Mo. Session y 1,2017 JJ-527 CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the April 17,2017,City Council regular session. u, BILL NO. 17-46,an Ordinance accepting a permanent sanitary sewer easement from South K, Inc.,for the Dollar Tree Project located at 201 South Kingshighway, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-47,an Ordinance amending Schedule A of Section 26-228 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,by establishing the speed limit along and in the Independence Street,Gordonville Road,and East Rodney Drive Roundabout Second and Third Readings. - BILL NO. 17-48,an Ordinance amending Schedule C of Section 26-121 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,by repealing stop signs at the intersections of Independence Street,Gordonville Road,and East Rodney Drive. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-49,an Ordinance amending Schedule K of Section 26-121 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,by establishing yield signs at the Independence Street,Gordonville Road,and East Rodney Drive roundabout Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-53,an Ordinance amending Schedule J of Section 26-135 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,by establishing a one-way street in the Independence Street,Gordonville Road,and East Rodney Drive roundabout Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-50,an Ordinance amending Schedule G of Section 26-249 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,by amending two-hour parking along a portion of Fountain Street Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-54,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 201,205,207,209,211, 213,and 215 South Kingshighway,in the City and County of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,from C-2 to PD,and approving the Preliminary Development Plan for a proposed commercial development Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-56,a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Subordination of Grant Agreement with First Missouri State Bank of Cape County,for property at 921 Bloomfield Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 17-62,a Resolution of support from the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,for Missouri House Bill 104 in the 99th Missouri General Assembly or any other Legislation to repeal the current"Prevailing Wage Laws"of the State of Missouri Reading and Passage. Acceptance of sanitary sewer improvements to serve the Dollar Tree located at 207 South Kingshighway in the City of Cape Girardeau. Bill No. 17-46 will be Ordinance 4959;Bill No. 17-47 will be Ordinance 4960;Bill No. 17-48 will be Ordinance 4961;Bill No. 17-49 will be Ordinance 4962;Bill No. 17-53 will be Ordnance Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 1.2017 JJ-52S 4963;Bill No. 17-50 will be Ordinance 4964;Bill No. 17-54 will be Ordinance 4965;Bill No. 17- 56 will be Resolution 3069;and Bill No. 17-62 will be Resolution 3070. Council Member Robbie Guard spoke about BILL 17-62 regarding Council support for the repeal the State Prevailing Wage Laws and his support of the Resolution. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve and adopt Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bowen,Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA BILL NO. 17-60, a Resolution announcing selection of a proposal from Motorola Solutions for a P25 Radio System for the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri;authorizing the City Manager to enter into negotiations with Motorola Solutions for an agreement and to present the agreement to the City Council for approval contingent on obtaining a satisfactory agreement with the State of Missouri-Department of Public Safety.Reading and Passage. Council Member Wayne Bowen spoke about his support of the project Mayor Harry Rediger thanked staff for their diligence and carefulness in the selection and in the proposed project Bill No. 17-60 will be Resolution 3071. A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen,Seconded by Victor Gunn to approve. Motion passed.7-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 17-55, 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 the intersections along Camel Back Road,Randol Drive, Sapphire Lane,and Cheetah Lane.First Reading. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Shelly Moore to approve. Motion passed.7-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. BILL NO. 17-57, an Ordinance approving the record plat of A Minor Subdivision of Lot B of Cape West Crossings—Phase II Amended.First Reading. A Motion was made by Bob Fox,Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. OTHER BUSINESS Consideration of a Taxicab License Application submitted by Isreal Geiger. Council member Joseph Uzoaru asked the applicant to speak about the business and the application for a Taxicab License.Isreal Geiger appeared before the Council and described his business,called Favors,and about his desire to obtain a Taxicab License. Council Member Shelly Moore said that she had spoken with Mr.Geiger about what he has done with his business.Council Members Joseph Uzoaru and Robbie Guard inquired about the Police Department recommendation for denial,and the items cited in the background check. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regurar Session May 1,2017 JJ-529 9 Mayor Rediger asked Police Chief Wes Blair to comment on the Police Department's V recommendation.Chief Blair explained the Department's review of the application and the background check. ra Council Member Joseph Uzoarn asked if the City Code prevents the issuance based on these convictions.Chief Blair stated that it did not Jason Taylor and another person were allowed to speak.They both appeared in support of the approval of the Taxicab License. Council Member Bob Fox,Wayne Bowen,and Shelly Moore spoke in favor of the approval. A Motion was made by Bob Fox,Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve by roll call . Motion passed.5-2.Ayes:Gunn,Moore,Bowen,Fox,Guard.Nays:Rediger,Uwaru. MEETING ADJOURNMENT There being no further business,the meeting ended at 7:40 p.m. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn,Seconded by Robbie Guard to adjourn. 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