CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 27, 2008
The Council of the City of Fulton, Missouri, met in regular session on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 18 E. 4th Street. Present and presiding were Charles M. Latham, Mayor; William Johnson, Director of Administration; Carolyn L. Laswell, City Clerk; and Steve Myers, Chief of Police. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Latham at 6:32 p.m. Roll call was taken by the City Clerk and members of the council present were Bill; Gohring; Harris; Moore; Pautz; and West, yes. Absent were Councilmembers Benton and Digh. Also present were Matt Harline, Assistant to the Director of Administration; Darrell Dunlap, Superintendent of Utilities; Les Hudson, Code Enforcement Officer; Dean Buffington, Fire Chief; Kathy Holschlag, Chief Financial Officer; Greg Hayes, City Engineer; J. C. Miller, Solid Waste Manager; Sharon Cleveland, Purchasing Agent; Sherri Redmon, Human Resources Director; Clay Caswell, Parks & Recreation Director; Cindy Jolly; Katherine Cummins, reporter for The Fulton Sun; Jeremy Polston and Justin Dean, Audio/Video.
INVOCATION:
In place of the regular Invocation and the Memorial Day holiday, Mayor Latham asked for a moment of silence in memory of the soldiers who have died and for the ones serving in our military all over the world.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS:
Mayor Latham asked if there was anyone present who wished to address the council that was not listed on tonight's agenda to please come to the podium and state their name, address and area of concern. There were none.
MINUTES:
The council meeting minutes for April 29, 2008 were presented for approval.
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Pautz that council meeting minutes for April 29, 2008 be approved as presented. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Benton and Digh) absent.
The council meeting minutes for May 13, 2008 were presented for approval.
Motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilman Harris that council meeting minutes for May 13, 2008 be approved as presented. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Benton and Digh) absent.
FINANCIALS:
The Financials for the month of April 2008 were presented for approval and Kathy Holschlag, Chief Financial Officer, was present to answer any questions from the council.
After some review and discussion, motion was offered by Councilman West and seconded by Councilman Bill to accept the April Financials as presented. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Benton and Digh) absent.
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION REPORT FOR APRIL:
The Director of Administration Report for April was presented to the council for review. Bill Johnson said he or any of the department heads at this meeting would answer any questions from the council.
Councilman West asked if airport hangar rent should be raised? Bill Johnson said a survey will be done and given to the council.
Darrell Dunlap, Superintendent of Utilities, gave an update on Sunday's electrical storm outage which lasted about forty-five minutes.
Upon review, motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilman West to accept the Director of Administration Report for April. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Benton and Digh) absent.
OLD BUSINESS:
There was no old business to bring before the council at this meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
a) Cindy Jolly, Mid-Missouri Solid Waste District, discussed the Tire and Electronic Waste Collection to be held in Fulton.
Cindy Jolly announced the Tire and Electronic Waste Collection will be held in Fulton on Saturday, June 7th.
She also discussed the recycling efforts in this area in Mid-Missouri.
b) Discussion on the removal of the Rock Columns at Richard Ault Drive and Woods Street entrances to Veteran's Park.
Clay Caswell, Parks Director, showed a slide presentation of the columns in the various locations of Veteran's Park. The Park Board made an unanimous recommendation to the council to remove them.
Bill Johnson asked the council to go look at these columns and make a decision if they should be removed or fixed. The council asked if there was any history associated with these columns and it was unknown at this time.
Councilman Moore asked if this issue could be reviewed by checking out if there is any history and what the costs of repair might be. This issue will be brought before the council at a future council meeting.
c) Discussion and motion needed on the Motion to Intervene and Protest of Midwest Independent Transmission System.
Bill Johnson explained what this does is to allow the city to protest at FERC a request of MISO to only pay the City of Fulton a portion of its losses on our grandfathered transmission agreement.
After some discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Bill to authorize the intervention by the City of Fulton against MISO as proposed. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Benton and Digh) absent.
d) Update on the Water Project in the Downtown Area.
Greg Hayes, City Engineer, said that Phase I on the south side of 4th Street has been completed. Asphalting will be done as weather allows.
e) Update from Tom Harris, council liaison, on the Historic Preservation Commission meeting held on Tuesday, May 20th.
The commission discussed decorative lighting for West 7th Street with Darrell Dunlap, Superintendent of Utilities, and Kevin Cunningham, Supervisor of the Electric Department.
They showed a picture on how the proposed single globe light would look. Estimated number of lights needed is 23 light fixtures placed approximately 77 feet apart.
Darrell said the cost per light fixture and pole would be approximately $1,000. This cost does not include the concrete in which to set the pole.
The commission tabled this discussion until Gayla Dunn, Community Development Officer could be present at a future commission meeting.
The commission postponed the reception for the Identified Historic Property Owners until Tuesday, June 24th prior to the council meeting and then receive their plaques during the council meeting.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution 3008 was presented and read by Councilman Pautz.
Resolution 3008 - A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the C.O.F., to sign all necessary documents for J.C. Miller to serve as an official representative of the city to the Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District Council (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilman Moore to adopt Resolution 3008 at this evening's council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Benton and Digh) absent.
Resolution 3009 was presented and read by Councilman Harris.
Resolution 3009 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the C.O.F., to enter into a Pole Attachment Agreement with Unite Private Networks, LLC.(Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Harris and seconded by Councilman Pautz to adopt Resolution 3009 at this evening's council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Benton and Digh) absent.
Resolution 3010 was presented and read by Councilman Moore.
Resolution 3010 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the C.O.F., to enter into an Agreement with APAC-MO., Columbia MO., for the 2008 Asphalt Overlay & Cold Milling Program in the amount of $327,303.25 for the main bid and $72,268.65 for the alternate bid for a total contract price of $399,571.90 (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman West to adopt Resolution 3010 at this evening's council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Benton and Digh) absent.
Resolution 3011 was presented and read by Councilman West.
Resolution 3011 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, on behalf of the C.O.F., to sign all documents as necessary with the Department of Natural Resources, for the closure and postclosure cost compliance at the City Landfill (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book).
Motion was offered by Councilman West and seconded by Councilwoman Gohring to adopt Resolution 3011 at this evening's council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Benton and Digh) absent.
ORDINANCES:
Bill No. 1239 was presented and read for first reading by Councilwoman Gohring.
Bill No.1239 - An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 108 Telecommunication Towers of the Fulton City Code and enacting a New Chapter 108 Telecommunication Towers, Regulating the Siting of Wireless Telecommunication Facilities, and establishing an effective date.
Motion was offered by Councilwoman Gohring and seconded by Councilman West to place Bill No. 1239 for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Benton and Digh) absent.
Bill No. 1240 was presented and read for first reading by Councilman Bill.
Bill No.1240 - An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the C.O.F., to declare property at the corner of Tennyson Road and Highway Business 54 South, as Surplus Property, and authorizing its disposal, with the City of Fulton accepting RFP's for proposed future use.
Motion was offered by Councilman Bill and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No. 1240 for second reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Benton and Digh) absent.
APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Latham requested permission from the council to appoint Kenny Sommers to the Park Board.
Motion was offered by Councilman Pautz and seconded by Councilman West to approve the appointment of Kenny Sommers to the Park Board.
Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor and two members (Benton and Digh) absent.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Councilman Moore said he had been approached by some gas station owners to ask the city to pass an ordinance regarding a customer paying before gas is pumped. He asked for this issue to be placed for discussion at a future council meeting.
Mayor Latham asked that if anyone in the community is interested in serving on one of the city's board or commissions, please contact himself or the city clerk at City Hall.
Police Chief Myers announced that Bubba's Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 29th at 2:00 p.m. in the council chambers.
The city clerk reminded everyone of the Tire and Electronic Waste Collection on Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Latham said there was no need for an executive session at this council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the council, motion was offered by Councilman West and seconded by Councilwoman Gohring to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried with six members of the council voting in favor, two members (Benton and Digh) absent, and the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Charles M. Latham, Mayor
Carolyn L. Laswell, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk