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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.01-08-2024.RegularSession Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session January 8, 2024 MM-1 STUDY SESSION—January 8,2024 NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, January 8, 2024, starting at 5:00 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council Members Robbie Guard, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle, Nate Thomas and Shannon Truxel present. Mark Bliss was absent. REGULAR SESSION—January 8,2024 CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, January 8, 2024, starting at 5:10 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council Members Robbie Guard, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle, Nate Thomas and Shannon Truxel present. Mark Bliss was absent. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by Tameka Randle, Seconded by Dan Presson, to approve and adopt the agenda. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Guard, Kinder,Presson, Randle,Thomas, Truxel. Absent: Bliss. PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing to consider the proposed voluntary annexation and zoning of property located at 3101 County Road 620. Mayor Kinder opened the hearing. Bleu Deckard, the petitioner for the annexation, appeared. He spoke about the planned use of the property and the proposed R-1 Zoning District. There being no other appearances,the hearing was closed. CONSENT AGENDA 7 Approval of the December 18, 2023, City Council Regular Session Minutes. BILL NO. 23-183, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Stevenson Subdivision No. 2. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 23-184, an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of Special Tax Bills for various properties for the demolition of dangerous buildings, located in the City and County of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Second and Third Readings. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session January 8, 2024 MM-2 BILL NO. 23-185, an Ordinance vacating the City's interest in various easements on property located at 2062 Silver Campine Lane, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 23-186, an Ordinance vacating the City's interest in a part of a Permanent Access and Utility Easement located at 720 North Main Street in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 23-187, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Access and Utility Easement from Cape G LLC, for property located at 720 North Main Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 24-01, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Nip Kelley Equipment Company, Inc., for the replacement of Capaha Field outfield fencing, in the City of Cape Girardeau. Reading&Passage. BILL NO. 24-02, a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Nip Kelley Equipment Company, Inc., to construct the improvements to Lexington Avenue, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Reading and Passage. Acceptance of water main improvements to serve the Century Casino Hotel. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Shannon Truxel,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Guard,Kinder,Presson, Randle,Thomas,Truxel. Absent: Bliss. BILL NO. 23-183 will be Ordinance NO. 5715; BILL NO. 23-184 will be Ordinance NO. 5716; BILL NO. 23-185 will be Ordinance NO. 5717; BILL NO. 23-186 will be Ordinance NO. 5718; BILL NO. 23-187 will be Ordinance NO. 5719; BILL NO. 24-01 will be Resolution NO. 3589; and BILL NO. 24-02 will be Resolution NO. 3590. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA BILL NO. 23-188, an Ordinance of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, increasing its Ad Valorem Tax for Municipal Purposes to a rate of$0.56 per $100.00 in Assessed Valuation; and providing for submission of the proposal to the qualified voters of the City at the General Municipal Election to be held on April 2, 2024; and directing the City Clerk to provide notice of said election. Second and Third Readings. Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill. Dr. Sheila Long appeared in opposition. A Motion was made byRobbie Guard, Seconded byShannon Truxel,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 5-1. Ayes: Guard,Kinder, Presson,Thomas, Truxel.Nays: Randle. Absent: Bliss. BILL NO. 23-188 will be Ordinance NO. 5720. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session January 8, 2024 MM-3 BILL NO. 23-189, an Ordinance of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, conditionally dedicating a portion of its Ad Valorem Tax for Municipal Purposes to the purpose of improving public safety. Second and Third Readings. Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared. ,71 A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Shannon Truxel,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 5-1. Ayes: Guard,Kinder, Presson, Thomas, Truxel.Nays: Randle. Absent: Bliss. BILL NO. 23-189 will be Ordinance NO. 5721. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 24-03, an Ordinance appropriating monies for payment of additional employee compensation for services rendered between now and the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First, Second and Third Readings. Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Tameka Randle,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas, Truxel. Absent: Bliss. BILL NO. 24-03 will be Ordinance 5722. BILL NO. 24-04, an Ordinance annexing land located at 3101 County Road 620 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 Dan Presson, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Guard,Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas, Truxel. Absent: Bliss. BILL NO. 24-05, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by zoning newly annexed property located at 3101 County Road 620 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 Nate Thomas,to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Guard,Kinder,Presson, Randle,Thomas, Truxel.Absent: Bliss. BILL NO. 24-06, an Ordinance extending the boundaries of Ward 4 to include property newly .11 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. 6-0. Ayes: Guard, Kinder, Presson,Randle, Thomas, Truxel. Absent: Bliss. BILL NO. 24-07, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Dodd Subdivision. First Readingi Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Tameka Randle,to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Guard,Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas,Truxel. Absent: Bliss. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session January 8, 2024 MM-4 BILL NO. 24-08,an Ordinance approving the record plat of EOC 2nd Subdivision. First Reading. Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Shannon Truxel,to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Guard,Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas, Truxel. Absent: Bliss. BILL NO. 24-09, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Fiber Optic Easement from the Cape Girardeau School District for property located at 1920 Whitener Street, in 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 Shannon Truxel, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Guard,Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas, Truxel. Absent: Bliss. APPOINTMENTS Appointment to the Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Board A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Nate Thomas, to appoint Carl Ritter Jr. to the Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Board, for a term expiring December 31, 2026. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Guard,Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas, Truxel. Absent: Bliss. Appointment of Mayor and City Manager to the Semo Redi Board of Directors A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Shannon Truxel, to appoint Mayor Stacy Kinder and City Manager Kenneth Haskin to the Semo Redi Board of Directors, for terms expiring December 31,2024. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Guard,Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas, Truxel. Absent: Bliss. OTHER BUSINES Appearances regarding items not listed on the agenda. Pastor Bob Lenz, Restoration Community Church, 621 E. Maple, Scott City, spoke about resources for the homeless. Kelly Egan, 404 Lincoln, Scott City, spoke about successful collaborations with various organizations to provide a holistic approach to helping the unhoused. Ramona Bailey, 1433 Kingsway, announced city-wide Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations. She noted this year the Holiday is on his actual 95th birthday, January 15. Ms. Bailey requested that the rental fee at the Shawnee Center be waived for one of the events. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to adjourn. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Guard,Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas, Truxel. Absent: Bliss. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session January 8, 2024 MM-5 The regular session ended at 5:41 pm. 111110 Stacy ind-r, .yor 4.WaCrk $ „` G1RA14Ga 1Vogeks o ry • THE ENI t �' Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session January 8, 2024 MM-6 1 44 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.