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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil.Minutes.04-19-1993.Regular 99 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular SeSS1011 April 19 19 93 SLL.13703 REGULAR SESSION - APRIL 19, 1993 Council convened in regular session on Monday, April 19, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Francis E. Rhodes presiding and Council Members Melvin Gateley, Melvin , Kasten, David Limbaugh, Doug Richards, A1 Spradling III, and Mary Wulfers present. Prior to the regular session, Council convened in executive session for purposes of discussing litigation and acquisition of real estate upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Spradling's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling. Nays, none. (Wulfers was absent for this vote.) The Invocation was presented by Rev. Scott Moon, United Methodist Campus Ministry, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The minutes from the April 1, 1993, Special Session and the Apri15, 1993, Regular and Executive Sessions were approved upon Dr. Kasten's motion, Mr. Spradling's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. (Limbaugh was absent for this vote). The Agenda was adopted as proposed upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Spradling's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. (Limbaugh was absent for this vote). This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the City of Cape Girardeau's past performance in canying out the 1991 Neighborhood Redevelopment Grant under the Community Development Block Grant Program, the hearing was opened. Mr. Steve Williams, Housing Assistance Coordinator, outlined the Block Grant Program as awarded and the progress completed to date. The information presented is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes (Exhibit A). There being no further comments or appearances, the hearing was closed. Mr. Dan Muser, Parks and Recreation Director, stated that Saturday, April 24, is the 7th annual Friends of the Park Day. Registration will be at 8:30 at Capaha Park, and all volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and a free lunch courtesy of Schnucks. Mr. Doug Leslie, Public Works Director, stated that the week of April 19th is Spring Cleanup Week for Cape Girardeau. This is the third seasonal program. Extra refuse will be picked up from residents on their normal tra.sh day subject to certain regulations. Mr. Peter Choi, gave a presentation on Sister City Trade Relations with Shao�ng, China. He explained that Shaoxing is interested in establishing a sister city trade relation with Cape Girardeau. The benefits to Cape would be the creation of more jobs, more people would move to Cape Girardeau, more students would come to the University from overseas, it would help local manufacturers to market their products, and residents would � become more involved in global trading. Mayor Rhodes suggested that the City staff � ioo Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular SG'SSIOtI Anril 19 19 �_ SLL.1 7 research and make a recommendation on how to proceed with establishing a sister city in China. Mr. Paul Brown, appeared in favor of Bill No. 93-81, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a License and Indemnity Agreement with Paul and Patricia Brown for placing certain improvements on Jasmine Street right-of-way. He requested he be given permission to use Jasmine Street to build a home at the corner of Jasmine Lane and Flad Boulevard. After discussion, Bill No. 93-81 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTfIORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE AND INDEMrTITY AGRFEMFNT WITH PAUL BROWN AND PATRICIA BROWN FOR PLACING CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON JASMINE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY Mr. Spradling made a motion, seconded by Dr. Kasten, that Bill No. 93-81 be tabled for approximately three months until the street improvements are approved. The motion was defeated upon the following role call vote: Gateley, nay; Kasten, aye; Limbaugh, nay; Rhodes, nay; Richards, nay; Spradling, aye; Wulfers, aye. The first reading of BILL NO. 93-81 was approved and the ordinance adopted upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Richards' second, and the following roll call vote: Gateley, aye; Kasten, nay; Limbaugh, aye; Rhodes, aye; Richards, aye; Spradling, nay; Wulfers, nay. Ms. Debra Willis, of the NAACP, appeared regarding an incident that occurred on Friday, April 16, 1993, at 825 Hickory Street, whereby the front door of the residence was removed, the water meter was removed, and the electric was turned off. After explaining the incident, she thanked Mr. Richards and Mr. Gateley for coming to the residence on Friday and making efforts to assist the family. She also thanked Mr. 7. Ronald Fischer, City Manager, and Mr. Warren Wells, City Attorney, for talking with her about the incident. Mr. Michael5terling, President of the local NAACP, appeared and distributed a letter to the council. A copy of the letter is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes (Exhibit B). He stated that in 1990 and 1991, citizens requested a housing authority be established, and to date this has not been done. He requested that the City Council establish a Housing Authority and Minunum Housing Standards for Cape Girardeau. In addition, he requested that a housing task force be established to study the housing problem in Cape Girardeau. After much discussion, Mr. Gateley requested that this issue be placed on the next City Council agenda for discussion. Mr. Limbaugh requested that Mr. Sterling obtain three to five examples of the structure of Housing Authorities in other cities, how they are made up, what there charge is, etc. The following bills were given second and third readings: i 101 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. RPgu 1 ar S@SSIOCI A=ri 1 1 9 1 9 Q3_ SLL.13703 BILL NO. 93-63 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FROM ASHLAND LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ALLOW FOR A WATER MAIN EXTENSION ALONG TI�NORTH SIDE OF HOPPER ROAD BILL NO. 93-68 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE CITY'S IrfTEREST IN A PORTION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT RUNNING ACROSS LOT 10 IN HANOVER ESTATES SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI BILL NO. 93-64 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF TI� CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 2, MOUNT AUBURN SUBDIVISION NO. 4, CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI FROM G1 TO R-3 BII,L NO. 93-65 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERNIIT TO HIISLER DEVELOPMENT CO. AND SIX SISTERS CO., FOR PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAII�TING AND OPERATING A 250 FOOT TOWER IN THE 1600 BLOCK OF NORTH I�NGSHIGHWAY, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI BILL NO. 93-66 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO FIRST FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, FOR PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING CHURCH AND A SIGN AT 2919 KAGE ROAD, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU BILL NO. 93-67 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH JAMES T. BRUEI�TING AND FAYLEEN M. BRUENING FOR PLACING CERTAIN IMPROVF.MENTS ON DIXIE BOULEVARD RIGHT-OF-WAY The second and third readings of BILL NOS. 93-63, 93-68, 93-64, 93-65, 93-66 and 93- 67 were approved and the ordinances adopted upon Mr. Spradling's motion, Dr. Kasten's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. Mayor Rhodes abstained from voting on Bill No. 93- � 65 for non-financial reasons. BILL NO. 93-63 is ORDINANCE NO. 1332. BILL NO. � 93-68 is ORDINANCE NO. 1333. BILL NO. 93-64 is ORDINANCE NO. 1334. BILL NO. 93-65 is ORDINANCE NO. 1335. BILL NO. 93-66 is ORDINANCE NO. 1336. BILL NO. 93-67 IS ORDINANCE NO. 1337. � � 102 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular SgSSIOCI April 19 1 g 93 SLL.13703 BII.L NO. 93-78 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FROM AMOCO OIL COMPANY FOR THE CAPE LA CROIX CREEK/WALKER BRANCH FLOOD CONTROL PR07ECT, WALKER BRANCH, SECTION I The first reading of BILL NO. 93-78 was approved and the ordinance adopted upon Mr. Spradling's motion, Dr. Kasten's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. BILL NO. 93-79 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX BILLS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF DANGEROUS BUII,DINGS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU The first reading of BILL NO. 93-79 was approved and the ordinance adopted upon Mr. Spradling's motion, Mr. Richards' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. BILL NO. 93-80 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION REPEALING A PARAGRAPH OF RESOLUTION NO. 441 AND ENACTING A NEW PARAGRAPH IN LIEU THEREOF RELATING TO MARKET PRICE VOLATILITY IN TI� INVESTMENT POLICY OF TI� CITY OF CAPE GIItARDEAU, MISSOURI The reading of BII,L NO. 93-80 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Dr. Kasten's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. BILL NO. 93-69 is RESOLUTION NO. 818. Mr. Steve Nesler and Mr. David Wandrick were appointed to the Airport Advisory Board for terms expiring April 30, 1996, upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Dr. Kasten's second,and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. The sanitary sewer improvements in Sewer District 14-2-C, Cape West Second Subdivision, were approved upon Mr. Spradling's motion, Mr. Richards' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. 103 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular SeSSIOn April 19 1 g 93 SLL.13703 There being no further business, the Council adjourned upon Mr. Spradling's motion, Mr. Richards' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. :�..�' . , � Francis E. Rhodes, Mayor Gayle . Conrad, Deputy City Clerk I ! � � l � 104 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Session 19 __ SLL.1370 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFr BLANK Exhibli�A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FIRST YEAR (ND-91-04) HOUSES ASSISTED (CDBG): � OWNER-OCCUPIED 22 RENTAL UNITS 2 TOTAL HOUSES ASSISTED 24 $285,000 HOMEOWNERS CASH CONTRIBUTIONS: HOMEOWNERS 7 $ 4,099 EMAA WEATHERIZATION GRANT: HOUSES 2 � 1 ,910 TOTAL REHAB COST FOR 24 UNITS $291 ,009 SEWER PROJECT (CDBG FUNDS� $ 55,000 TOTAL $346,009 CITY'S MATCHING FUNDS: CASH AND IN-KIND FUNDS $ 93.581 - TOTAL PROJECT COST $439,590 , Exhibit A 106 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FIRST YEAR (91-ND-04) � � CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS: � HOUSING REHAB $285,000 SEWER PROJECT $ 55,000 TOTAL CDBG FUNDS $340,000 CITY'S IN-KIND MATCHING FUNDS $ 82.600 TOTAL CDBG COST APPROVED $422,600 � � � � Exhibit• B o�ZpE ADVq,y�F 107 �� yo o NAACP o The Cape Girardeau Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People a �� a P.O. Box 417 • Cape Girardeau, MO 63702-0417 � ,by��1dN . ��a��o Gpe Girardeau NM� April 19, 19 9 3 Officers and ExecvNve Bosrd Members 1942-]99/ ,�� Cape Girardeau City Council Mr.Michael j.Sterling BranchPrcsident 401 Independence P.O. Box 617 o�.e�c��-co� Cape Girardeau, MO 637 O 1 �Sc v�-r�am� Dear Councilmen: Mr.FrcddyFmd 2nd Vice-Pmidmt After the incident involving the family at 825 Hickory Friday night, it is apparent that Cape Girardeau not Mn�.DaarywnEvans only needs minimum housing standards, but also government housing to accommodate the 400 plus families Ms.Linda Fulton currently waiting for section 8 subsidized housing Tms°� through the East Missouri Action Agency. Mr.Qyde&nsan The Cape Girardeau NAACP is requesting that the City Laborandln �r Council initiate action to establish a housing Mr.Jame Williamson authority and expedite the approval of minimum housing YouthCoordinatm standards when brought before you, the council. Mrs.Angela Ford if i.mmediate steps aren't taken in the area of housing, Membenhip atrocities such as the one perpetrated on the family at 825 Hickory will only continue. This will continue to Mro.Barb�roSwPan leave the renters in our city victimized by the lack of Life Membershi housing codes. Mrs.Opal McManus HWS��g Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter. Ms.Debra Willis � � CommunityAction Sincerely, �G� � Mr.Frcddy Ford Ca}�e Gira eau Branc NAACP Legal Redrcss L' Michael Sterling, Pr sident A1rs.)uanita Spicer EduaHon Mr.)ames Hudson MS/de Politinl Action cc: Mayor Gene Rhodes ' Mr.l�rry Goy _3 F�F��a Rev. Benjamin Chavis Executive Director, NAACP Mrs. Ina Boon Region IV Director, NAACP Mrs.RuthHathaway Mrs. Mary Ratliff State Conference President, NAACP F.mnomic Developmmt