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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil..Minutes.09-05-2017.Regular Proceecjrof the City Council, Cikpcf ceapgogjirardeaual l�. Session REGULAR SESSION—September 5,2017 9 CLOSED SESSION Legal actions and litigation, confidential communications with legal counsel,and personnel matters, pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1)and(3). A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essner, Fox,Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. INVOCATION Doug Austin of Bethany Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Harry Rediger presiding and Council Members Danny It Essner, Bob Fox, Robbie Guard,Victor Gunn, and Joseph Uzoaru present Shelly Moore was absent ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Essner, Fox,Guard,Gunn,Rediger,Uzoaru. Absent: Moore. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Hany Rediger presented the 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer's Day Proclamation to a group from Cape Girardeau Alzheimer's Association which included City Clerk Gayle Conrad who spoke about the group's efforts.The 2017 Walk will be held on September 16, in the Cape County Park_ MayorHarry Rediger presented Operation Christmas Child Month Proclamation to a group of volunteers which included State Senator Wayne Wallingford. Mayor Harry Rediger presented the National Preparedness Month Proclamation to CERT Coordinator Jim Watkins and Fire Chief Rick F.nnis. Mr. Watkins and Chief Fnnis spoke about the importance of preparing for emergencies, and mentioned efforts by the City and community to improve knowledge and ckilk of how to prepare. Mr. Watkins provided a flier to register for CERT COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS Mayor Hany Rediger presented a commemorative plate to the City Manager from the American Duchess regarding its inaugural call at Cape Girardeau. Mayor Rediger spoke about the praise that the President of the American Queen Boat Company had given the City and citizens. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session September 5, 2017 KK-2 Council Member Robbie Guard spoke about Keep Cape Beautiful's findings from the 2017 litter index. It indicates that litter along City streets is lower for the second year in the row Council Member Robbie Guard spoke about a tour he took with Fire Chief Rick Ennis to see the fire station facilities. He also spoke about he recent tour of the water system facilities with Public Works Director Steve Cook, Alliance Manager Kevin Priester. and Deputy City Manager Molly Hood. Council Member Victor Gunn spoke about the SALT Senior Information Day scheduled for this coming Thursday, and he asked Doug Austin to speak about the event. Mr. Austin spoke about the Seniors and Law Enforcement Together(SALT) group, and stated that the goal of the event was to educate senior citizens about scams and shooter situations. Thirty-two vendors/providers will be on-hand, and a free lunch is offered to attendees. The Senior Information Day is Thursday, September 7, beginning 9:00a.m. at the Cape Girardeau Engles Club, City Manager Scott Meyer announced that a U.S. Grant Symposium will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at Heritage Hall in downtown Cape. Mayor Rediger listed activities and locations for the event. City Manager Scott Meyer welcomed home the technical rescue team which was deployed to Texas to help with rescue missions following hurricane Harvey. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing to consider vacating a portion of unimproved Amethyst Street right-of- way, between North Middle Street and North Fountain Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mayor Harry Rediger opened the Public Hearing. There being no appearances, the hearing was closed. BILL NO. 17-137, an Ordinance vacating a portion of Amethyst Street right-of-way between North Middle Street and North Fountain Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Joseph Uzoaru to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Essner, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Moore. A public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri,regarding shipping containers. Mayor Harry Rediger opened the Public Hearing. There being no appearances, the hearing was closed. BILL NO. 17-141, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding shipping containers. First Reading. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Bob Fox to postpone for the purpose of returning the proposed Ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further review Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Essner, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Moore. Proceec ppf the City Council, Ci psaaRgogirardeau g. Session i APPEARANCES Li A group of citizens from Woodland Hills Drive and Autumn Drive that included Elliot Williams, Laura Hinkle, Carrie Williams, Jimmy McGowen, and Jason Eftink appeared in opposition to the amended preliminary plat of Williamsburg. Council Members Joseph Uzoaru and Robbie Guard explained that because the preliminary plat contained no variances and complies with the requirements of the City's subdivision regulations, the City Council is required to approve it. Deputy City Manager Molly Hood reiterated that Council's approval is administrative in nature because the preliminary plat meets all of the requirements of the City Code Council must approve it CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the August 21, 2017, City Council regular session and closed session minutes. Bill No. 17-130, an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 4318 authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $31,000,000 principal amount of Sewerage System Revenue Bonds (State of Missouri - Direct Loan Program) Series 2012 of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. Bill No. 17-131 an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 4461 authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $3,250,000 principal amount of Sewerage System Revenue Bonds (State of Missouri - Direct Loan Program) Series 2013 A and not to exceed $35,750,000 principal amount of Sewerage System Revenue Bonds (State of Missouri - Direct Loan Program) Series 2013B of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-134, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Utility Easement from Limbaugh Revocable Trust U/A/D August 20, 2014, located adjacent to 100 Broadway, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-135, an Ordinance vacating a 10 feet wide utility easement along the North side of Broadway, located adjacent to 400 Broadway, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-136, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a License and Indemnity Agreement with Old Town Cape, Inc., for improvements in the alley between 115 North Main Street and 117 North Main Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session September 5,2017 KK-4 BILL NO. 17-138, a Resolution authorizing applications to the Missouri Housing Development Commission under the 2018 Emergency Solutions Grant Program, for the Salvation Army, Safe House for Women, Inc., Community Caring Council, and Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary grant documents. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 17-139, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Release of Lien for property located at 1032 Caufield Drive, under the Federal Home Loan Bank Grant Program, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 17-140, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a License and Indemnity Agreement with the Jerry B. Stone Revocable Trust Agreement and the Carole L. Stone Revocable Trust Agreement, to install a sanitary sewer lateral pipe in Maria Louise Lane right-of-way, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Bob Fox to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Essner, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Moore. Bill No. 17-130 will be Ordinance 5007; Bill No. 17-131 will be.Ordinance 5008; Bill No. 17-134 will be Ordinance 5009; Bill No. 17-135 will be Ordinance 5010; Bill No. 17-136 will be Resolution 3105; Bill No. 17-138 will be Resolution 3106; Bill No. 17- 139 will be Resolution 3107; and Bill No. 17-140 will be Resolution 3108. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the amended preliminary plat of Williamsburg. A Motion was made by Joseph Uzoaru, Seconded by Danny Essner to approve. Motion passed. 5-0. Ayes: Essner, Fox, Gunn, Rediger, Uzoaru. Council Member Guard abstained for financial reasons due to his employment at MRV Banks. Absent: Moore. APPOINTMENTS Appointment of City Council Committee and Board Positions Mayor Rediger recommended that Mr. Guard be appointed to the Cape Girardeau Area MAGNET Board of Directors, and Mr. Essner be appointed as the Council liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with specific direction to lead the committee for the PRS2 tax efforts that will be coming before the citizens for a vote in April of 2018. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Bob Fox to confirm the Mayor's recommendation. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Essner, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Moore. Proceegr rof the City Council, Ci pgjppq girardeau Jlc. Session MEETING ADJOURNMENT I I There being no further business, the meeting ended at 7:55 p.m. E A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Victor Gunn to adjourn. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Essner, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Moore. an-------, Harry E. Rediger,Mayor t62 Bruce Taylor, ► - .0 City Clerk .Q. 6 I 1 ` ti J. , a o \. 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