MINUTES

WEST PLAINS CITY COUNCIL

 REGULAR MEETING

April 20, 2009

 

The West Plains City Council met for a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2009 at West Plains City Hall Council Chambers, 1910 Holiday Lane with the following members present: Mayor Joe Paul Evans, Councilman Jack Pahlmann, Councilman Louis Citro, Councilman Jim Goss, and Councilman Bob Burtrum. City Administrator/Engineer Royce Fugate, P.E., City Clerk Mallory Prewett, Finance Director Dixie Williams, and City Attorney Charles Cantrell were also present.

 

I.          PRELIMINARIES:

 

Mayor Evans established a quorum and called the meeting to order. City Attorney Charles Cantrell said the invocation and Councilman Citro led the Pledge of Allegiance.  

           

II.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro to approve the minutes for the March 23, 2009 Regular Meeting, April 1, 2009 Special Meeting, and April 13, 2009 Reorganization Meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

 

III.       CONSIDERATION OF PAYROLL AND BILLS:

 

The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Goss to approve payment for the payrolls of March 27, 2009, April 10, 2009, and also bills for March 2009.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

IV.       RECOGNITION OF GUESTS

 

A.    Mary Sheid, Physical Therapy Specialist Clinic, Six Month Wellness Assessment Report.  Mrs. Sheid stated that the Wellness Program has been a great experience for many City employees with great outcomes. Lola Pattillo and Kurt Wilbanks shared their success stories to the Council.

 

B.     Jerry Miller, President of Firefighters Association of Missouri, presented awards to Fire Chief Time Bean, Assistant Fire Chief Roy Sims, and Captain Kurt Wilbanks.

           

V.        READING OF BILLS:

                                       

A.    Bill 4104 to become Ordinance 4104. Second Reading. An Ordinance changing the official zoning map of the city of West Plains, Missouri and defining the boundaries of the area to be changed on said official zoning map by this Ordinance (Putnam Property 960 and 962 Thayer Avenue, West Plains, Missouri). The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Goss to accept Bill 4104, which becomes Ordinance 4104. Motion passed unanimously.    

 

            Aye     Nay     Not Voting      Not Present

                        Councilman Citro                    x                                                        

                        Councilman Pahlmann            x                                                  

                        Mayor Evans                           x                                                                     

                        Councilman Burtrum              x         

                        Councilman Goss                    x

                        Motion passed.

 

B.     Bill 4107 to become Ordinance 4107. First and Second Reading. An Ordinance annexing property into the City of West Plains, Missouri, located at 2009 Holiday Lane, West Plains, Missouri (Tony’s Tire, Kem Friga). The motion was made by Councilman Goss and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept Bill 4107, which becomes Ordinance 4107. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Aye     Nay     Not Voting      Not Present

                        Councilman Citro                    x                                                        

                        Councilman Pahlmann            x                                                 

                        Mayor Evans                           x                                                                     

                        Councilman Burtrum              x         

                        Councilman Goss                    x

                        Motion passed.

           

C.    Bill 4108 to become Ordinance 4108. First and Second Reading. An Ordinance to establish a fee for insurance of a Certificate of Occupancy for commercial buildings.

 

The fee was recommended and set for $25 for the Certificate of Occupancy. Councilman Pahlmann asked if this would just apply to new tenants and Finance Director Williams said yes.

 

The amended motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Citro to accept Bill 4108, which becomes Ordinance 4108. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Aye     Nay     Not Voting      Not Present

                        Councilman Citro                    x                                                        

                        Councilman Pahlmann            x                                                             

                        Mayor Evans                           x                                                                     

                        Councilman Burtrum              x         

                        Councilman Goss                    x

      Motion passed.

 

D.    Bill 4109 to become Ordinance 4109. First and Second Reading. An Ordinance authorizing a lease agreement by and between the City of West Plains, Missouri and Air Evac for land to occupy a landing pad.

 

Councilman Citro made the motion to approve pending on FAA approval. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept the Bill 4109, which becomes Ordinance 4109. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Aye     Nay     Not Voting      Not Present

                        Councilman Citro                    x                                                        

                        Councilman Pahlmann            x                                                 

                        Mayor Evans                           x                                                                     

                        Councilman Burtrum              x         

                        Councilman Goss                    x

      Motion passed.

 

E.     Bill 4110 to become Ordinance 4110. First and Second Reading. An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor to apply for Federal Financial Assistance on behalf of the City of West Plains and to execute any contract(s) resulting from such application for any grants between the City of West Plains and Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission providing for capital, operating, and/or marketing assistance, comprised of federal funds to be expended for commission-approved transit projects. The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept Bill 4110, which becomes Ordinance 4110. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Aye     Nay     Not Voting      Not Present

                        Councilman Citro                    x                                                        

                        Councilman Pahlmann            x                                                 

                        Mayor Evans                           x                                                                     

                        Councilman Burtrum              x         

                        Councilman Goss                    x

      Motion passed.

 

F.     Bill 4111 to become Ordinance 4111. First and Second Reading. An Ordinance approving a sewer services and facilities and annexation agreement between Richards R-5 School District and the City of West Plains, Missouri and authorizing the Mayor to enter into the agreement. The motion was made by Councilman Burtrum and seconded by Councilman Goss to accept Bill 4111, which becomes Ordinance 4111. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Aye     Nay     Not Voting      Not Present

                        Councilman Citro                    x                                                        

                        Councilman Pahlmann            x                                                 

                        Mayor Evans                           x                                                                     

                        Councilman Burtrum              x         

                        Councilman Goss                    x

      Motion passed.

 

 

VI. COUNCIL ACTION

 

A.    Bid—1 Ton Bucket Truck for Electric Department

The motion was made by Councilman Goss and seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept the bid from Altec of St. Joseph, Missouri for $81,615.00. Motion passed unanimously. 

 

 

Altec of St. Joseph, Missouri

1 Ton Bucket Truck

$81,615.00

Delivery

180-210 days

           

B.     Bid—Electronic Water Meters for Water Department

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro to accept the bids from Springfield Winwater of Springfield, Missouri for $9,327.00. Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

Quantity

Spfd Winwater of Spfd, MO

60 Complete units

$151.95

60 install kids

$3.50

Total

$9,327.00

 

C.     Bid—Surplus Vehicles for Sale & Surplus Office Equipment for Sale

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro to accept the highest bids for each item. The total of all items together was $10,534.69. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Item

Buyer/Price

1994 1 Ton Ford

A to Z: $1,150.00

2000 Ford C. Victoria

Steve Mullins: $529.69

1997 Ford C. Victoria

A to Z: $510.00

1986 Ford Ambulance

Chris Reed: $325.00

1990 Chevy Tandem

Terry Danahy: $1,500

750 Ford Backhoe

Lester Kunst: $1,500

1997 Chevy ½ Ton

A to Z: $455.00

1989 Mack Cab & Chassis

Terry Danahy: $3,000

1991 Chevy 1 Ton

A to Z: $410.00

Buchen sewer camera parts

NO BIDS

Hyram model 730 boom hyd. Hammer

Della Arnold: $1,000

Lot #1 lockers-4

Steve Mullins: $10.00

Lot #2 file cabinets-6

Mike Moffis: $35.00

Lot #3 desks

Dustin Harrison: $26.37

Lot #4 desks

NO BIDS

Lot #5 chairs

NO BIDS

Lot #6 Dividers

Dustin Harrison: $50.00

Lot # 7 computer parts

Dustin Harrison: $33.63

 

D.    Bid—Used Police Cars for Police Department

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept the bid from the Missouri Highway Patrol in Jefferson City, Missouri for $31,500.00. Motion passed unanimously.  

 

Quantity

MO. Hwy Ptrl. of Jeff City, MO

3—2005 Crown Victoria

$10,500.00

Total

$31,500.00

 

E.     Bid—Water meter ERTS for Water Department

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro to accept the bid from Utility Solutions for $2,158.20. Motion passed unanimously.

                       

Quantity

Utility Solutions

36-60 WP ERTS (Amco)

$59.95

Total

$2,158.20

 

F.     Bid—Water Meter Erts for Water Department

The motion was made by Councilman Citro to untable the topic, seconded by Councilman Pahlmann to accept the bid from Springfield Winwater of Springfield, Missouri for $12,300.00. Motion passed unanimously.  

 

Quantity

Spfd. Winwater of Spfd, MO

100 hersey erts

$70.00

100 hersey registers

$53.00

Total

$12,300.00

 

 

G.    Request to Destroy Records

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded  by Councilman Citro to destroy the records requested attached in Section G. Motion passed unanimously.

 

H.    Bid—Animal Control Center    

The motion was made by Councilman Goss and seconded by Councilman Citro to accept Feller Construction’s bid at $208.572.00. Motion passed unanimously.

 

I.       Liquor License—Ridge Crest Plaza

Pending on state licensing, the motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro to accept the liquor license for Ridge Crest Plaza. Motion passed unanimously.

           

J.      MoDOT Traffic Enforcement Application—approval and signatures

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro to approve the MoDOT Traffic Enforcement Application. All Council members signed the agreement. Motion passed unanimously.

 

K.     Planning and Zoning Recommendations

The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Goss to accept the Planning and Zoning Recommendations for Kem A. Friga, Sr. and Debbie F. Friga, Property Annexation at 2009 Holiday Lane (Tony’s Tire), West Plains, Missouri.

 

VII.    ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

A.     Project Updates

·         The City Hall parking lot is complete and the City Hall/Police Complex is basically done. There will be some sod laid soon.

·         Washington Avenue is complete and open now.

·         Driveways on Catalina are nearing completion.

·         Civic Center Board Meeting—they will discuss the heating and air system.

·         Asphalt contractor should begin work soon.

B.        Election Results—IAFF

·       Election results were 5-2, and within 10 days we will have an official count. The Mayor has appointed Ivan Schrader, Royce Fugate, and Roy Sims to represent the City.

o   The motion was made by Councilman Citro and seconded by Councilman Burtrum to accept the Mayor’s recommendations.

 

C.      Bonding for Stimulus funding for water systems

·       The application has been submitted for $3.9 million.

·       Joy Howard is coming May 7, 2009 and we can talk about stimulus bonding then.

·       The election for bonding would have to go to the County Clerk May 19, 2009 to be ready for the August election or by August 18, 2009 to be ready for the November election.

                 

VIII. ADJOURN

 

            The motion was made by Councilman Pahlmann and seconded by Councilman Citro to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

 

 

                                                                        CITY OF WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI

 

 

                                                                        BY: ________________________________

                                                                                MAYOR JOE PAUL (J. P.)  EVANS

ATTEST:

 

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CITY CLERK MALLORY PREWETT