MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BLACK JACK
12500 OLD JAMESTOWN ROAD
March 1, 2011
ROLL CALL
The City Clerk called the roll and the following members were present:
Councilman Allen
Councilman White
Councilman WhiteCouncilman KrankCouncilman Steigerwald
Councilman SteigerwaldCouncilman Schroeder Councilwoman Muller
Councilwoman MullerCouncilman TaylorCouncilman Hinkle
Councilman Hinkle EXCUSED
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
Sergeant Frank Kardosz provided a 2010 Crime Statistics Report to the Mayor and City Council.
PROCLAMATIONS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor McCourt called for additions, corrections or changes to the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2011. The minutes were approved as distributed.
COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, PETITIONS, ETC. FROM THE PUBLIC
None
MAYOR’S REPORT
1.Mayor McCourt advised that the Building Inspector’s report was included in the Council packet.
Mayor McCourt advised that the Building Inspector’s report was included in the Council packet.2.For the month of February there were nine home occupancy permits and eight apartment occupancy permits issued. Also, according to the 2010 census, the City’s population has increased by 2%.
For the month of February there were nine home occupancy permits and eight apartment occupancy permits issued. Also, according to the 2010 census, the City’s population has increased by 2%.3.He received two letters from Charter Communications advising of more changes that are forthcoming, i.e., decreasing fees for equipment, a new channel 43 titled Speed, which will be available on extended basic digital only.
He received two letters from Charter Communications advising of more changes that are forthcoming, i.e., decreasing fees for equipment, a new channel 43 titled Speed, which will be available on extended basic digital only.030111 CC
OFFICIALS
Councilman White advised that he attended an event honoring Mr. Wes Moore. Mr. Moore is a John Hopkins Rhodes Scholar, a decorated veteran, White House Fellow, Business Leader and author of his autobiography “The Other Wes Moore”. It was a well attended event.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS/BOARDS/COMMITTEE
1.Councilman White advised that the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee and Human Rights Commission met and discussed selection of officers and future meeting dates.
Councilman White advised that the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee and Human Rights Commission met and discussed selection of officers and future meeting dates.2.Councilman Taylor advised that the Old City Hall Utilization Committee met and moved to forward the building inspector’s report of Old City Hall located at 4655 Parker Road to the City Council for consideration at the March 15, 2011 meeting.
Councilman Taylor advised that the Old City Hall Utilization Committee met and moved to forward the building inspector’s report of Old City Hall located at 4655 Parker Road to the City Council for consideration at the March 15, 2011 meeting. Mayor McCourt requested that the report also be forwarded to the Director of Public Works, since some of the necessary repairs could be possibly be completed by the Maintenance Department.
SPECIAL COUNSEL
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
PENDING LEGISLATION:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
RESOLUTION:
None
MISCELLANEOUS:
1.The Mayor and City Council reviewed and consider the bid specifications for Grass Violation Cutting for the 2011 season. No changes were suggested.
The Mayor and City Council reviewed and consider the bid specifications for Grass Violation Cutting for the 2011 season. No changes were suggested.2.Councilman Steigerwald moved to discuss and consider Cyber and Flood insurance during the 2011/2012 budget meetings. Motion was seconded and passed by a unanimous voice vote of the Council.
Councilman Steigerwald moved to discuss and consider Cyber and Flood insurance during the 2011/2012 budget meetings. Motion was seconded and passed by a unanimous voice vote of the Council.030111 CC
FINAL COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC:
None
FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR:
None
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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THE MARCH 1, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED DURING THE MARCH 15, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
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Norman C. McCourt, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Karen E. Robinson, MRCC
City Clerk
3/31/2011 12:38 PM
BLACK JACK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
12500 OLD JAMESTOWN ROAD
April 5, 2011
7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING
None
PRESENTATION
Desiree Whitlock – Community Action Agency
Karen Robinson, City Clerk – Clerk’s Conference Update
PROCLAMATIONS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTESRegular Meeting Minutes – March 15, 2011
Regular Meeting Minutes – March 15, 2011Phone Poll Minutes – March 21, 2011COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, PETITIONS, ETC. FROM THE PUBLIC
REPORTS
1.Mayor
Mayor2.Officials
Officials3.Commissions/Boards/Committees
Commissions/Boards/Committees4.Special Counsel
Special CounselUNFINISHED BUSINESS
Second Reading of Bill #1103, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI (Councilman Taylor)
PENDING LEGISLATION
Resolution #110401, entitled, CENSURING OF COUNCILMAN DONALD KRANK
NEW BUSINESS
None
RESOLUTION
None
MISCELLANEOUS
1.Review and consider Bid for 2011 Violation Grass Cutting.
Review and consider Bid for 2011 Violation Grass Cutting.2.Renewal letters for Business Licenses, Liquor Licenses and Amusement Devices will be sent early May for July 1 renewal.
Renewal letters for Business Licenses, Liquor Licenses and Amusement Devices will be sent early May for July 1 renewal.3.Tree Limb pick up will begin April 18th
Tree Limb pick up will begin April 18th4.Children’s Easter Event will be on Saturday, April 23rd at Jamestown Mall.
Children’s Easter Event will be on Saturday, April 23rd at Jamestown Mall.FINAL COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC:
FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR:
ADJOURNMENT:
Sign-in sheets are available prior to the meeting for members of the public who wish to address the City Council.
Anyone requiring accommodations due to a disability, should contact the Black Jack City Clerks office
prior to any meeting Monday through Thursday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm at 355-0400 ext. 101.
