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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil.Minutes.08-07-2023.RegularSession Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session August 7, 2023 LL-313 STUDY SESSION—August 7,2023 NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study, session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, August 7, 2023, 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—August 7,2023 CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, August 7, 2023, starting at 5:06 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council Members Mark Bliss, Robbie Guard, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle,Nate Thomas, and Shannon Truxel present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Tameka Randle,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rates for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024. Mayor Stacy Kinder opened the public hearing. Michelle Latham, Christina Leimer, and Andrew Ostrowski individually appeared seeking clarification on the item. Mayor Stacy Kinder noted that the City's Finance Director will be summarizing the issue. Council Member Robbie Guard noted that this is an annual process dictated by State statute There being no other appearances,the public hearing was closed. A public hearing to consider a request to rezone property located at 97 North Kingshighway from M-1 (Light Manufacturing/Industrial District)to C-2 (Highway Commercial District). Mayor Stacy Kinder opened the public hearing. There be no appearances,the public hearing was closed. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Minutes of the July 17, 2023, City Council regular session and the July 24, 2023, special session. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session August 7, 2023 LL-314 BILL NO. 23-109, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Design-Build Agreement with Zoellner Construction Company for new T-Hangars and Associated Taxilanes at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 23-110, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Cape West 19th Subdivision. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 23-112, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a License and Indemnity Agreement with Codefi Foundation on Rural Innovation,Inc., for installation of"Free Public Wi- Fi" signs, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 23-113, a Resolution authorizing an application to the Missouri Department of Transportation for the 2023 Transportation Alternatives Program for Cape LaCroix Trail enhancements, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary grant documents. Reading and Passage. Accept Improvements and Authorize Final Payment to Loyd Slinkard Painting Co., Inc. for the Cape Splash and Osage Centre Painting project. Accept the Improvements and Authorize Final Payment to Apex Paving Co., Inc. DBA ASA Asphalt for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Program. Accept improvements and authorize Final Payment to Lappe Cement Finishing, Inc. for the Sprigg Street Improvements Project, from William Street to Broadway, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. A Motion was made by Mark Bliss, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 23-109 will be Ordinance NO. 5672;BILL NO. 23-110 will be Ordinance NO. 5673; BILL NO. 23-112 will be Resolution NO. 3568; and BILL NO. 23-113 will be Resolution NO. 3569. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 23-114, an Ordinance Providing for the Levying of the Annual City Revenue Tax: Public Health Tax; Special Business District No. 2; for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024. First Reading. Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill. Andrew Ostrowski and Lisa Green appeared individually. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Robbie Guard,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 23-115, an Ordinance annexing land located at 2797 Benton Hill Road into the city limits of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session August 7, 2023 LL-315 Christiana Leimer appeared to inquire about the contiguousness of the subject property to corporate City Limits. A Motion was made by Mark Bliss, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 23-116, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by zoning newly annexed property located at 2797 Benton Hill Road as R- 1, Single-Family Suburban Residential District. First Reading. Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill. No one appeared. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 23-117, 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.Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill. No one appeared. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Shannon Truxel,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 23-118, 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 97 North Kingshighway, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from M-1 to C-2. First Reading. Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill. No one appeared. A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Tameka Randle,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder, Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 23-119, an Ordinance accepting Permanent Easements from The Mary Ann and Bert J. Kellerman Foundation for property located at 401 Independence Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri First Reading. Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill. Lisa Green appeared to protest of the sale of City property. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Tameka Randle,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. APPOINTMENTS Appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission A Motion was made by Mark Bliss, Seconded by Tameka Randle, to appoint Meghan Tyson to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term expiring April 16,2025. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session August 7, 2023 LL-316 OTHER BUSINESS David Atkins appeared to express admiration for the Broadway Theatre Redevelopment Project and to remind drivers to drive safely, obey speed limits, and be courteous. Cynthia Durgan appeared regarding homelessness. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. The regular session ended at 5:44p.m. Stacy Kio.er ►.'ay)r ruce Taylor, D, t2#City Clerk Gle' ' riroo gt. :Inv► 1 THE UNION77Y � /St 't i s�Yy- l� ;SEJ1►w.aY