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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil.Minutes.08-03-2020.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session August 3, 2020 KK-389 STUDY SESSION—August 3,2020 NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION 111 The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, August 3, 2020, starting at 5:00 p.m. with Mayor Bob Fox presiding and Council Members Robbie Guard, Stacy Kinder, Shelly Moore,Nate Thomas, and Shannon Truxel present. Dan Presson was in attendance by videoconferencing. REGULAR SESSION—August 3,2020 CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, August 3, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., with Mayor Bob Fox presiding and Council Members Robbie Guard, Stacy Kinder, Shelly Moore, Nate Thomas, and Shannon Truxel present. Dan Presson was in attendance by videoconferencing. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Stacy Kinder, to amend the agenda by adding Bill No. 20-112 and Bill No. 20-113 to the Consent Agenda, and to adopt as amended. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore, Presson,Thomas,Truxel. PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing to consider a request to rezone property at 1017 and 1019 Harmony Street from R-3 (High Density Single-Family Residential District)to CBD(Central Business District). Mayor Bob Fox opened the public hearing. There being no appearances the public hearing was closed. A Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rates for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021. Mayor Bob Fox opened the public hearing. There being no appearances the public hearing was closed. APPEARANCES None. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the July 20,2020, City Council regular session minutes. BILL NO. 20-108, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Evans Castle Rock Subdivision. Second and Third Readings. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session August 3, 020 KK-390 BILL NO. 20-109, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Eakin First Subdivision. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 20-110, an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of Special Tax Bills on certain properties for the demolition of dangerous buildings and for nuisance abatements under the provisions of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 20-111, an Ordinance appropriating funds for operating expenditures, capital expenditures, debt service expenditures, and transfers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 20-112, an Ordinance approving a Redevelopment Agreement in Connection with the North Middle/Broadway Area Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan. BILL NO. 20-113, an Ordinance designating a portion of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, as a Redevelopment Area; approving North Middle/Broadway Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan; making findings related thereto; and authorizing certain actions by City Officials. Accept Improvements and Authorize Final Payment to Skyvalt, LLC for the Boutin Drive Water Main Extension. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Shannon Truxel,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder, Moore, Presson, Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 20-108 will be Ordinance No. 5316; BILL NO. 20-109 will be Ordinance No. 5317; BILL NO. 20-110 will be Ordinance No. 5318; BILL NO. 20-111 will be Ordinance No. 5319; BILL NO. 20-112 will be Ordinance No. 5320; and BILL NO. 20-113 will be Ordinance No. 5321. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 20-114, an Ordinance readopting Sections 2-76 to 2-83 of the City Code of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, relating to Conflicts of Interest. First Reading. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore, Presson, Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 20-115, an Ordinance annexing land into the city limits of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, located at 4072 State Highway K, upon the request of Midamerica Highway K, LLC. First Reading. A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Shannon Truxel,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder, Moore, Presson, Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 20-116, an Ordinance extending the boundaries of Ward 6 to include property newly annexed into the city limits of the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. First Reading. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Stacy Kinder,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore,Presson, Thomas, Truxel. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session August 3, 2020 KK-391 BILL NO. 20-117, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by zoning property located at 4072 State Highway K, as C-2, Highway Commercial District. First Reading. A Motion was made by Stacy Kinder, Seconded by Shannon Truxel,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore, Presson,Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 20-118, 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 1017 and 1019 Harmony Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau,Missouri, from R-3 to CBD. First Reading. A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Stacy Kinder,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore,Presson, Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 20-119, an Ordinance providing for the levying of the annual City revenue tax; public health tax; Special Business District No. 2 tax; for the fiscal year ending on the 30th day of June, 2021. First Reading. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Stacy Kinder,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore,Presson, Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 20-120, an Ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,regarding helmet requirements. First Reading. Council Member Robbie Guard stated that he does not agree with eliminating the motorcycle helmet requirement, but he understands that the State of Missouri has and also prohibited cities from having their own helmet requirements. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Stacy Kinder,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore, Presson,Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 20-121, an Ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding regulation of methamphetamine precursor drugs. First Reading. A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Robbie Guard,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore, Presson,Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 20-122, an Ordinance accepting Temporary Construction Easements from various property owners, for the Good Hope Drainage Project, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Shannon Truxel,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas, Truxel. OTHER BUSINESS Discussion of certain Planning and Zoning Commission Members comments on July 8, 2020 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session August 3, 2020 KK-392 During the Study Session Mayor Bob Fox read a written apology from Planning and Zoning Commission Member Kevin Greaser concerning comments made before the convening of the Commission's meeting on July 8, 2020. Council Member Robbie Guard spoke of his personal interactions with Kevin Greaser, and he said that Mr. Greaser's actions such as serving with P.O.R.C.H., Salvation, Army, and United Way spoke to his character. Council Member Shannon Truxel said that since the comments were made in a public forum, the apology should be in-person and in a public forum. Council Member Shelly Moore agreed with Council Member Truxel. She added that the Planning and Zoning Commission members represent the City and the community, and that their comments were hurtful to several community members. Council Member Guard read a message from Council Member Dan Presson. The message called for all members of City boards to realize that they represent the City and to use leadership language when they are seated as a board. We need to learn about the struggles of others and to empathize when in positions of influence. No Motion was made. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Nate Thomas, to adjourn from regular session and to convene in closed session for legal actions and litigation, confidential communications with legal counsel, and personnel issues, pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1),and(3). Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Kinder,Moore,Presson,Thomas,Truxel. The Regular Session ended at 5:50 p.m. f1 Bob Fox, Mayor �� ,. air:. 7 ,, var y4 Bruce Taylcar%i eputy City Clerk :. W THE UNT Nrii f. Y'+ 1F