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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil.Minutes.05-04-1998 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. i Regular Session May 4 1 g 98 _ 523787 REGULAR SESSION — MAY 4, 1998 � Council convened in regular session on Monday, May 4, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Albert M. Spradling, III presiding and Council Members Richard Eggimann, Melvin Gateley, Melvin Kasten, Tom Neumeyer, Jay Purcell and Frank Stoffregen present. The invocation was presented Councilman Richard Eggimann, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Dr. Kasten made a motion, seconded by Mr. Eggimann, to approve the minutes of the April 20, 1998, regular and executive sessions. Mr. Neumeyer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Eggimann, to amend the minutes by removing Mr. Neumeyer's name from being present and voting on all the issues. The amending motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen. Nays, none. The agenda was adopted as distributed upon Dr. Kasten's motion, Mr. Neumeyer's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen. Nays, none. This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the filing of an application for funding ' from the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department pursuant to Section 5311 of Title I I 49, United States Code, to assist in funding and operating the city's taxi coupon public transit program, the hearing was opened. There being no appearances, the hearing was closed. � 'i Ms. Kathy Swan presented the 1997 annual report of the Vision 2000 Community Relations Council and introduced members of the committee. Updates on the following goals and objectives were presented by members of the committee: What type of community do we want to become by the year 2000? Increase citizen awareness and participation in the community. Foster cooperation between citizens and City government. Provide a system of education that encourages each citizen to develop his/her full intellectual capacity. Fulfill the needs of existing, relocating, and start-up businesses throughout the area. Citizens will be aware of long range goals for city development and will actively participate. Improve the quality of planning and zoning in the City of Cape Girardeau. I Develop and implement a comprehensive flood and stormwater plan. Cape Girardeau will be a community with smooth traffic flow, adequate parking and well- maintained streets. Redevelop the historic district to include the riverfront and surrounding area. Mr. Gateley stated that copies of the Vision 2000 Annual Report and Strategic Plan are on file for the public to view at the Public Library and at City Hall. Mr. Keith Deimund appeared regarding approval of the record plat of DKR 3`d Subdivision. He requested the Council deny BILL NO. 98-87 and approve BILL NO. 98-94 as an emergency measure to allow him to sell a lot and obtain a building permit. In addition, he thanked the Mayor, the Police Department, Fire Department and Convention and Visitors Bureau for their assistance with the State Lion's Club Convention held in Cape Girardeau on May 2-3. I Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. 2 Regular Session May 4 1 g 98 523787 BILL NO. 98-87 was given second and third readings as follows: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF DKR 3RD SUBDIVISION The second and third readings of BILL NO. 98-87 were approved and the ordinance adopted upon Mr. Neumeyer's motion, Mr. Gateley's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen. Nays, none. BILL NO. 98-87 is ORDINANCE NO. 2364. Mayor Spradling stated that since this bill was approved, BILL NO. 98-94 cannot be presented. Mr. Don Howard appeared regarding problems he is having with the Police Department. He stated that the Department is not enforcing the new noise ordinance and there are people walking in the streets with open liquor containers. In addition, there are tall weeds that need to be mowed at Sides Recycling Center, the 700 and 800 blocks of Ranney, and the flood buyout properties in Smelterville. He encouraged the Council to start the condemnation process on the old St. Francis Hospital to force the new owner to start renovating the building. The following bills were given second and third readings. BILL NO. 98-74 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEEDS FROM VARIOUS � PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE 1995 FLOOD BUYOUT I PROGRAM BILL NO. 98-85 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE The second and third readings of BILL NOs. 98-74 and 98-85 were approved and the ordinances adopted upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Neumeyer's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen. Nays, none. BILL NO. 98-74 is ORDINANCE NO. 2361; BILL NO. 98-85 is ORDINANCE NO. 2362. BILL NO. 98-88 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16-6(3) OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL JUDGE The first reading of BILL NO. 98-88 was approved upon Dr. Kasten's motion, Mr. Eggimann's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen. Nays, none. BILL NO. 98-90 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE RECENTLY APPROVED AMENDMENTS TO THE HOTEL/MOTEL/RESTAURANT LICENSE TAX The first reading of BILL NO. 98-90 was approved upon Mr. Neumeyer's motion, Mr. Purcell's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, � Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen. Nays, none. � Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. 3 Regular Session May 4 19 98 523787 BILL NO. 98-92 was given first, second and third readings as follows: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING FROM THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR AN EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT -- The first, second and third readings of BILL NO. 98-92 were approved and the ordinance adopted upon Dr. Kasten's motion, Mr. Purcell's second, and the following vote: Ayes, � Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen. Nays, None. BILL NO. 98-92 is ORDINANCE NO. 2363, BILL NO. 98-95 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEEDS FROM VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS FOR A FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING SITE The first reading of BILL NO. 98-95 was approved upon Mr. Neumeyer's motion, Mr. Gateley's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen. Nays, none. BILL NO. 98-89 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR FUNDS TO AID IN THE FINANCING OF A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM The reading of BILL NO. 98-89 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Dr. Kasten's motion, Mr. Gateley's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen. Nays, None. BILL NO. 98-89 is RESOLUTION NO. 1366. BILL NO. 98-93 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MISSOURI ELECTRIC WORKS, INC. SITE TRUST FUND AND STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MISSOURI, N.A., FOR REAL PROPERTY CLEANUP The reading of BILL NO. 98-93 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Dr. Kasten's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen. Nays, none. BILL NO. 98-93 is RESOLUTION NO. 1367. BILL NO. 98-96 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH HOLIGAN FAMILY INVESTMENTS, INC. FOR A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION CROSSING ON NORTH SPRIGG STREET RIGHT-OF- WAY Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. 4 Regular Session May 4 19 98 523787 The reading of BILL NO. 98-96 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Purcell's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen. Nays, none. BILL NO. 98-96 is RESOLUTION NO. 1368. BILL NO. 98-91 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MOORE MECHANICAL CONTRACTING FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES FOR � PHASE III OF THE 1995 FLOOD BUYOUT PROGRAM The reading of BILL NO. 98-91 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. i Eggimann's motion, Dr. Kasten's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, I Kasten, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen. Nays, none. BILL NO. 98-91 is RESOLUTION NO. 1369. BILL NO. 98-97 was presented as follows: I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH KOEHLER ENGINEERING AND LAND � SURVEYING, FOR THE MT. AUBURN CORRIDOR WATERLINE PROJECT The reading of BILL NO. 98-97 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Neumeyer's motion, Mr. Gateley's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen. Nays, none. BILL NO. 98-97 is RESOLUTION NO. 1370. Thomas Phillips was appointed as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term expiring May 4, 2003, upon Dr. Kasten's motion, Mr. Gateley's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen. Nays, none. Mr. Jay Purcell was appointed to the Public Awareness Advisory Council for a term expiring November 20, 1998, upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Eggimann's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen. Nays, none. The following ordinance was given first reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO TRUCK TRAFFIC i IThe first reading of the above ordinance was approved upon Mr. Neumeyer's motion, Mr. Eggimann's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen. Nays, none. There being no further business, the Council adjourned upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Neumeyer's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen. Nays, none. I � . Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. s _ Regular Session May 4 _ 1 g _98 _ S23787 � �� - A. M. Spradling III, Mayor ; ,, F Gayle . 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