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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BLACK JACK
12500 OLD JAMESTOWN ROAD
July 19, 2011
ROLL CALL
The City Clerk called the roll and the following members were present:
Councilman Allen
Councilwoman Muller
Councilwoman MullerCouncilman KrankCouncilman Steigerwald
Councilman SteigerwaldCouncilman Schroeder Councilman Hinkle
Councilman HinkleCouncilman TaylorCouncilman White
Councilman WhiteEXCUSED
None
The City Clerk attested to the fact that a quorum was present. Mayor McCourt called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
PRESENTATIONS
None
PROCLAMATIONS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor McCourt called for additions, corrections or changes to the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2011, Special Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2011, Phone Poll Minutes of June 28, 2011 and the Phone Poll Minutes of July 13, 2011. The minutes were approved as distributed.
COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, PETITIONS, ETC. FROM THE PUBLIC
Byron Chatman – 13142 Brendanwood. Mr. Chatman inquired about the responsibility of fallen tree removal. It was noted that his property line ends where the City’s property line begins. He advised that a tree on the City’s property hit another tree on the City’s property that fell into his yard. Mayor McCourt advised that the tree, since it was alive, was his responsibility to remove. Councilman White stated that he believes as a onetime courtesy the City should remove the tree.
Mayor McCourt informed Councilman White that it is unlawful for the City to trespass on private property to do work for individuals.
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MAYOR’S REPORT
1.The Building Inspector’s report was included in the packet
The Building Inspector’s report was included in the packet2.Police reports for May and June were also included in the packet
Police reports for May and June were also included in the packet3.Announced and congratulated Karen Robinson, City Clerk on achieving another level of certification as the City Clerk. She recently obtained her Certified Municipal Clerk certification, which is a national certification. She will be recognized at the Annual Missouri Municipal League conference.
Announced and congratulated Karen Robinson, City Clerk on achieving another level of certification as the City Clerk. She recently obtained her Certified Municipal Clerk certification, which is a national certification. She will be recognized at the Annual Missouri Municipal League conference.4.During the month of June there were 22 occupancy permits issued; 15 residential and 7 apartments.
During the month of June there were 22 occupancy permits issued; 15 residential and 7 apartments.5.Advised that later during the meeting he will ask for the appointment of Willie Day and John Mitchell to the Traffic Commission
Advised that later during the meeting he will ask for the appointment of Willie Day and John Mitchell to the Traffic CommissionOFFICIALS
None
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS/BOARDS/COMMITTEE
None
SPECIAL COUNSEL
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PENDING LEGISLATION:
Councilman Allen moved to place Bill #1105 under New Business and assigned Councilwoman Muller as the sponsor, Resolution #110701 under Resolution and assigned Councilman White as the sponsor and Resolution #110702 under Resolution and assigned Councilman Hinkle as the sponsor. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman TayloryesNEW BUSINESS:
Bill #1105, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO #1012 PERTAINING TO THE FEE FOR MISSED APPOINTMENTS was read for the first time.
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RESOLUTION:
1.Resolution #110701, entitled, BUDGET RESOLUTION – MOSQUITO/LARVICIDING was read in its entirety. Councilman White moved to place Resolution #110701 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Resolution #110701, entitled, BUDGET RESOLUTION – MOSQUITO/LARVICIDING was read in its entirety. Councilman White moved to place Resolution #110701 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman TayloryesResolution #110701 is hereby attached and made a part hereof
2.Resolution #110702, entitled, BUDGET RESOLUTION – FISCAL YEAR-END 2011was read in its entirety. Councilman Hinkle moved to place Resolution #110702 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Resolution #110702, entitled, BUDGET RESOLUTION – FISCAL YEAR-END 2011was read in its entirety. Councilman Hinkle moved to place Resolution #110702 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman TayloryesResolution #110702 is hereby attached and made a part hereof
MISCELLANEOUS:
1.Discussion ensued about the repairs to the Back Hoe 416E. Councilman Krank advised that the repairs were necessary due to the lack of care for the equipment and there needs to be measures taken to insure that in the future all equipment receives the proper maintenance needed. Councilman Allen asked who was ultimately responsible for the care of the City’s equipment and Councilman Krank advised that the Maintenance Supervisor holds the responsibility.
Discussion ensued about the repairs to the Back Hoe 416E. Councilman Krank advised that the repairs were necessary due to the lack of care for the equipment and there needs to be measures taken to insure that in the future all equipment receives the proper maintenance needed. Councilman Allen asked who was ultimately responsible for the care of the City’s equipment and Councilman Krank advised that the Maintenance Supervisor holds the responsibility. Councilman Steigerwald moved to approve the purchase Order for Fabick Cat in the amount of $5,613.13 for repair of Back Hoe 416E. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman Tayloryes2.Mayor McCourt advised that the City’s Annual Festival was held on Saturday, June 25th at Jamestown Mall. He stated that there were approximately 500 people in attendance.
Mayor McCourt advised that the City’s Annual Festival was held on Saturday, June 25th at Jamestown Mall. He stated that there were approximately 500 people in attendance.3.Councilman White moved to appoint Willie Day to the Traffic Commission. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman White moved to appoint Willie Day to the Traffic Commission. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:071911 CC
Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman Tayloryes4.Councilwoman Muller moved to appoint John Mitchell to the Traffic Commission. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilwoman Muller moved to appoint John Mitchell to the Traffic Commission. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman Tayloryes5.Mayor McCourt advised that the Ferguson Animal Clinic will provide vaccines for dogs and cats on August 13th between 9 am – noon on the parking lot in the rear of City Hall.
Mayor McCourt advised that the Ferguson Animal Clinic will provide vaccines for dogs and cats on August 13th between 9 am – noon on the parking lot in the rear of City Hall.6.Councilman Allen stated as chairman of the North County Community Committee he would like to thank Randy Gardner, Officer Chris Pignataro, Sergeant Kardosz, St. Louis County Police, Black Jack Fire Protection and the many other individuals that assisted in making the festival a success. He advised that there were many complications this year but with the assistance of several people it was a great success.
Councilman Allen stated as chairman of the North County Community Committee he would like to thank Randy Gardner, Officer Chris Pignataro, Sergeant Kardosz, St. Louis County Police, Black Jack Fire Protection and the many other individuals that assisted in making the festival a success. He advised that there were many complications this year but with the assistance of several people it was a great success. Councilman Allen mentioned his desire to one day obtain No littering signs for the City.
7.Councilman Schroeder inquired about St. Louis County Council meeting to discuss the future of Jamestown Mall. Mayor McCourt advised that this was not on the agenda to be discussed by St. Louis County Council tonight.
Councilman Schroeder inquired about St. Louis County Council meeting to discuss the future of Jamestown Mall. Mayor McCourt advised that this was not on the agenda to be discussed by St. Louis County Council tonight.8.Councilman Krank gave kudos to the Maintenance department for their assistance during the City’s festival also.
Councilman Krank gave kudos to the Maintenance department for their assistance during the City’s festival also.9.Councilman Hinkle asked why the City’s festival was held outside the City limits and why it isn’t called Black Jack City Festival. Councilman Allen advised that the festival was previously held in Harold Evangelista Park but since other entities play such a large part in the festival it was suggested to move the event to the Mall. Also, it is called North County Community Event to include all participants and to let the public know that it’s not just for the residents of the City.
Councilman Hinkle asked why the City’s festival was held outside the City limits and why it isn’t called Black Jack City Festival. Councilman Allen advised that the festival was previously held in Harold Evangelista Park but since other entities play such a large part in the festival it was suggested to move the event to the Mall. Also, it is called North County Community Event to include all participants and to let the public know that it’s not just for the residents of the City.FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR:
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ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
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THE JULY 19, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS AMENDED DURING THE AUGUST 2, 2011CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
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Norman C. McCourt, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Karen E. Robinson, MRCC/CMC
City Clerk
