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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.10-16-2017.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Sessionctober 16, 2017 KK-19 REGULAR SESSION—October 16,2017 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. 7-0. Ayes: Essner,Fox, Guard, Gunn,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, October 16, 2017, at 7:00p.m., with Mayor Harry Rediger presiding and Council Members Danny R Essner, 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: Essner,Fox, Guard,Gunn, Moore,Rediger, Uzoaru. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Harry Rediger presented the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation to Jessica Hill, Director of the Safe House for Women, along with others. Ms. Hill spoke about Safe House for Women activities. In order to recognize Fire Department Personnel who were deployed from August 30 to September 5, 2017, for Hurricane Harvey rescue and recovery, Mayor Harry Rediger asked Fire Chief Rick Ennis to introduce the team and to speak about their deployment Chief Rick Ennis explained how Cape Girardeau came to be a part of the rescue efforts in Texas, and he introduced Battalion Chief Brad Dillow. Brad Dillow gave details of the team's deployment and response to the Hurricane Harvey aftermath. The team included City employees Captain Man Mimvcker, Firefighter Ben Buckus, Master Firefighter Chris Venable, Battalion Chief Brad Dillow, Master Firefighter Jason Poole, Firefighter Drew Goodale, Captain Mike McLemore, and Assistant Chief Mark Hasheider. He noted that when helping in other communities, the City's employees gain new knowledge they will be able to use in our own community. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS City Manager Scott Meyer presented a proclamation in honor of Mayor Harry Rediger's 80th Birthday. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session October 16, 2017 KK-20 Mayor Harry Rediger spoke about 2017 Project Homeless Connect which was held October 7, 2017 at the Osage Centre. There were several service providers and volunteers on-hand. It was reported that there were over 400 participants. Mayor Harry Rediger said he attended the Old Town Cape open house on October 6 at Ivers Square. He said that the event was used to promote the renaming of the Common Pleas Courthouse Grounds and to promote voting online for a possible grant award to OTC for improvements at Ivers Square. He noted that people can vote up to five times daily at V oteYourMain Street org. Mayor Harry Rediger announced that the Parks and Recreation Foundation Annual Spaghetti Day is November 9,2017,and he encouraged everyone to get their tickets. Mayor Harry Rediger reminded citizens that candidate petitions for Mayor, and for Wards 1, 2, and 6 Council positions are available for pickup at City Hall. The election for these seats is April 2018. • Council Member Robbie Guard noted that Southeast Missouri State University Homecoming drew many visitors for the parade and other activities. Council Member Bob Fox said that he recently toured the new police station that is under construction, and he was delighted to see the new features of the facility. He said it will be impressive when it is completed. He also spent a day with Public Works staff learning about the divisions and all of the services they provide, and about all the infrastructure and resources that they maintain. He commended Public Works Director Steve Cook and the Public Works Department for their dedication to excellence. Council Member Joseph Uzoaru asked Cub Scouts in the audience to come forward, introduce themselves, and report on why they were attending the Council Meeting. The Scouts are from Den 3 Pack 20, and they are attending the meeting to learn about city government as a requirement to become Boy Scouts. City Manager Scott Meyer noted that he attended the National Purpose Built Conference and was not at the last Council Meeting. He said while at the conference he learned about challenges communities faced while implementing the Purpose Built Community model and how those communities overcame them. He stated that the greatest challenge is generational poverty. A primary goal to help address this is early childhood learning centers. He also noted that the model stresses the importance of a community quarterback to lead the group and to coordinate the necessary improvements. PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing to consider the proposed voluntary annexation of property located on Weston Street into the city limits, as requested by The Humane Society of Southeast Missouri, and the proposed zoning of the same property to M-1,Light Manufacturing/Industrial District Mayor Harry Rediger opened the Public Hearing. Sam Herndon, Humane Society of Southeast Missouri board member, who is leading their capital expansion program, appeared in favor on the annexation. There being no other appearances, the hearing was closed. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cae Girardeau Mo. r Session ()Caber 16, 2017 lac-21 BILL NO. 17-160, an Ordinance annexing unincorporated land into the City Limits of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, located along Weston Street, upon the request of The Humane Society of Southeast Missouri.First Reading. w A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Danny Essner to approve. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Essner,Fox,Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger, Uzoaru. BILL NO. 17-161, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by zoning property located along Weston Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, as M-1, Light Manufacturing/Industrial District. First Reading. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Bob Fox to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes:Essner,Fox,Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger,Uzoaru. APPEARANCES None CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the October 2,2017, City Council regular session minutes. BILL NO. 17-152, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Redhawk Commons Phase 3. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-153, 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 1237 North Water Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,from R-2 to M-1. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-154, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri,by changing the zoning of property located on Cardrona Drive, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri,from R-2 to R-1. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-157, a Resolution authorizing a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program,and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary grant documents.Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 17-159, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a License and Indemnity Agreement with Old Town Cape,Inc, to place banners on light poles, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Reading and Passage. Robbie Guard abstained for financial reasons on Bill No. 17-152 due to his employment with MRV Banks. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Victor Gunn to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Essner,Fox,Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. Bill No. 17-152 will be Ordinance 5015;Bill No. 17-153 will be Ordinance 5016;Bill No. 17-154 will be Ordinance 5017;Bill No. 17-157 will be Resolution 3118; and Bill No. 17-159 will be Resolution 3119. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session October 16, 2017 KK-22 NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 17-158 , an Ordinance Amending Section 29-69(f) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,relating to water service lines.First Reading. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Shelly Moore to approve. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Essner,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. BILL NO. 17-162, 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 Victor Gunn, Seconded by Joseph Uzoaru to approve. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Essner,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. APPOINTMENTS Appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission Sharon Giebler and Michael Cervantes were appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission for terms expiring April 16,2018. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn,Seconded by Robbie Guard to appoint. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Essner,Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Daniel Presson,Kevin Noel,and Pete Frazier were appointed to the Golf Course Advisory Board for terms expiring October 29, 2020. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Robbie Guard to appoint. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes:Essner, Fox, Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. 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. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Essner,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. (461f " Harry E.Red er,Mayor :face Taylor, lLu City Clerk 41:g �, pt:a. \ p_ rut VATIC'