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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.05-16-2022.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 16, 2022 LL-73 STUDY SESSION—May 16,2022 NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, May 16, 2022, starting at 5:00 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council Members Mark Bliss, Robbie Guard, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle, Nate Thomas, and Shannon Truxel present. REGULAR SESSION—May 16,2022 CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, May 16, 2022, starting at 5:28 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council Members Mark Bliss, Robbie Guard, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle, Nate Thomas, and Shannon Truxel present. i ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Robbie Guard,to adopt the Agenda. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes:Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson, Randle,Thomas,Truxel. PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing to consider the proposed annual operating budget for the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022. Mayor Kinder opened the hearing. There being no appearances,the public hearing was closed. A public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) program for Community Partnership's Public Service Application. Mayor Kinder opened the hearing. Dr. Melissa Stickel, Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri Executive Director and Sub- Applicant of the grant, appeared in favor. She spoke about the project and the grant application. There being no other appearances,the public hearing was closed. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the May 2, 2022, City Council regular session minutes. BILL NO. 22-68, 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 871 Lexington Avenue, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from R-1 to NC. Second and Third Readings. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 16, 2022 LL-74 BILL NO. 22-69, an Ordinance amending Schedule C of Section 26-121 of the City Code, by establishing stop signs at various locations, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 22-70, 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, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 22-71 an Ordinance appropriating the expenditure of Public Safety Grant Funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 22-72, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Fronabarger Concreters, Inc., for the West End Boulevard Improvements Project, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri.Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 22-73, a Resolution authorizing an application to the Missouri Department of Economic Development under the Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 Program, on behalf of the Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary grant documents. Reading and Passage. Accept the Improvements and Authorize Final Payment to Cotner Electric Co., Inc. for the DDI Streetlight Replacement and Fire Station#2 Fiber Installation. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder, Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO.22-68 will be Ordinance NO. 5538; BILL NO. 22-69 will be Ordinance NO. 5539; BILL NO. 22-70 will be Ordinance NO. 5540; BILL NO. 22-71 will be Ordinance NO. 5541; BILL NO. 22-72 will be Resolution NO. 3476; and BILL NO. 22-73 will be Resolution NO. 3477. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 22-74, an Ordinance adopting the annual operating budget for the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022. First Reading. Council members discussed how the proposed operating budget reflected the commitment the City has to spend money as promised during tax incentive elections. This includes improving the City's ability to attract and retain quality employees to provide services to the citizens. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 22-75, an Ordinance establishing utility rates for the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri, by amending Chapter 29 relating to sewer and water rates. First Reading. Geneva Allen-Patterson appeared to express concern that increase in rates might be a hardship for some citizens. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 16, 2022 LL-75 A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Mark Bliss,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 22-76, an Ordinance amending Schedule A of Section 26-256 of the City Code, by establishing speed limits along portions of Kingshighway and Benton Hill Road, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri.First Reading. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. APPOINTMENTS Appointment to the Cape Girardeau Area MAGNET Board of Directors. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Tameka Randle, to accept Stacy Kinder's resignation from the MAGNET Board of Directors and to appoint Dan Presson to fill the unexpired term. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. OTHER BUSINESS Appearances regarding items not listed on the agenda. Pastor Scott Johnson of Soulful Harvest Ministries reported on the progress of the community outreach center and listed the facilities currently available and facilities that will be available within the year.He described the services offered. Ramona Bailey announced SNAP will be hosting a kickoff to summer at Ranney Park on May 29. She also announced, on June 4, 1 Oam—2pm, St. James A.M.E.will host a family health fair. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Robbie Guard,to adjourn. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. The regular session ended at 5:56 p.m. J Stacy KiaZer,M yor +� v race Taylor, uty City Clerk HE Ux10 �F SEAL Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 16, 2022 LL-76 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.