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
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BLACK JACK
12500 OLD JAMESTOWN ROAD
April 5, 2011
ROLL CALL
The City Clerk called the roll and the following members were present:
Councilman AllenCouncilman White
Councilman WhiteCouncilman KrankCouncilman Steigerwald
Councilman SteigerwaldCouncilman Schroeder Councilman Hinkle
Councilman HinkleCouncilman Taylor
EXCUSED
Councilwoman Muller
The City Clerk attested to the fact that a quorum was present. Mayor McCourt called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
PRESENTATIONS
1.Jim Moore, Desire Whitlock, Georgie Donahue, Delsie Boyd and Merlin Anderson – Community Action Agency of St. Louis –. Mr. Jim Moore and Georgie Donahue spoke extensively on what the CAA program can provide for Black Jack residents. The program includes funding for home repairs in various aspects including weatherization. CAA would like to partner with the City of Black Jack to provide these services for the residents.
Jim Moore, Desire Whitlock, Georgie Donahue, Delsie Boyd and Merlin Anderson – Community Action Agency of St. Louis –. Mr. Jim Moore and Georgie Donahue spoke extensively on what the CAA program can provide for Black Jack residents. The program includes funding for home repairs in various aspects including weatherization. CAA would like to partner with the City of Black Jack to provide these services for the residents. Delsie Boyd also spoke on behalf of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) which is in danger of its future existence. He advised that he sent a sample letter to Karen Robinson, City Clerk for each City Official to review and consider forwarding to Congress. Councilman Steigerwald suggested that a Resolution be prepared in support of the continuation of the CSBG program.
2.Karen Robinson, City Clerk provided a brief presentation on the issue of safety and work environment behavior as addressed during the annual City Clerks and Finance Officers Association Conference.
Karen Robinson, City Clerk provided a brief presentation on the issue of safety and work environment behavior as addressed during the annual City Clerks and Finance Officers Association Conference. She advised that the information she received will be shared with the City staff, including the viewing of a taped interview with Betty Montano, the City Clerk for the City of Kirkwood.
PROCLAMATIONS
None
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor McCourt called for additions, corrections or changes to the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 15, 2011 and the Phone Poll Minutes of March 21, 2011. The minutes were approved as distributed.
Mayor McCourt provided an update of requested information during the March 15th City Council meeting.
1.Resident Kenneth McClendon requested a list of the residents that receive assistance through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. He advised that information is not public. Mayor McCourt requested that Karen Robinson, City Clerk contact the St. Louis County for confirmation of his response to Mr. McClendon. Mayor McCourt read into the minutes the letter that was sent to Mr. McClendon.
Resident Kenneth McClendon requested a list of the residents that receive assistance through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. He advised that information is not public. Mayor McCourt requested that Karen Robinson, City Clerk contact the St. Louis County for confirmation of his response to Mr. McClendon. Mayor McCourt read into the minutes the letter that was sent to Mr. McClendon.2.Mr. David Morris requested contact information for snow removal issues on Kinsley Heights. As advised during the meeting, Kinsley Heights issues should be addressed to the trustees and he responded to Mr. Morris by letter and included a list of the trustees.
Mr. David Morris requested contact information for snow removal issues on Kinsley Heights. As advised during the meeting, Kinsley Heights issues should be addressed to the trustees and he responded to Mr. Morris by letter and included a list of the trustees.COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, PETITIONS, ETC. FROM THE PUBLIC
Michelle Brown, 12522 Broadridge and Gina James, 13127 Northview Heights Court. Both residents discussed a program called the Bee. The program is a learning opportunity, its educational, teaches etiquette, provides after school activities, financial training, internet safety, health, etc. for tweens and teens. They are inquiring about using City Hall to run classes and training. A formal presentation is forthcoming.
MAYOR’S REPORT
1.Tree Limb pick up will begin on Monday, April 18th. The list will be on the website and is available at City Hall.
Tree Limb pick up will begin on Monday, April 18th. The list will be on the website and is available at City Hall.2.The City is required to provide an estimated tax rate each year in March. The rate has been set at .72 cents per 100 assessed valuation. The bond issue causes the rate and the assessed valuation to increase slightly each year, however, during the annual budget meetings in April, we will try to determine a method to decrease this rate.
The City is required to provide an estimated tax rate each year in March. The rate has been set at .72 cents per 100 assessed valuation. The bond issue causes the rate and the assessed valuation to increase slightly each year, however, during the annual budget meetings in April, we will try to determine a method to decrease this rate.3.He received a sample letter from Delsie Boyd for support of the Community Service Block Grant. He advised the Council that if they wanted a letter sent on their behalf to contact Karen Robinson, City Clerk.
He received a sample letter from Delsie Boyd for support of the Community Service Block Grant. He advised the Council that if they wanted a letter sent on their behalf to contact Karen Robinson, City Clerk.OFFICIALS
Councilman Allen mentioned that during the last City Council meeting, Black Jack resident Kenneth McClendon made derogatory comments in reference to a shooting of City Officials that took place in the City of Kirkwood. He also said Black Jack City Officials on dissatisfying its residents in a similar manner , which could cause a similar situation to occur. Councilman Allen requested that if Mr. McClendon should ever make such inflammatory comments in the future he should be removed immediately by our policing authority from City Hall and not allowed to return until further notice.
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REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS/BOARDS/COMMITTEE
1.Councilman Taylor advised that Emergency Management Committee met and he provided a report on the condition of the Emergency Management property, distributed copies of the Preparedness Month packet to each Committee member, discussed the radios, etc.
Councilman Taylor advised that Emergency Management Committee met and he provided a report on the condition of the Emergency Management property, distributed copies of the Preparedness Month packet to each Committee member, discussed the radios, etc. 2.Also, Vijay Bhasin, City Engineer would like to meet with the Old City Hall Exploratory Committee concerning the repairs to Old City Hall in hopes to save the City money.
Also, Vijay Bhasin, City Engineer would like to meet with the Old City Hall Exploratory Committee concerning the repairs to Old City Hall in hopes to save the City money. SPECIAL COUNSEL
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill #1103, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI was read for the second time. Councilman Taylor moved to place Bill #1103 on its passage. Motion was seconded passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman TayloryesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesBill #1103 became Ordinance #1017
PENDING LEGISLATION:
Councilman Allen moved to place Resolution #110401 under Resolution and assigned Councilman White as the sponsor. Motion was seconded. Councilman Hinkle requested that Resolution #110401 be assigned to him. Councilman Allen, President Pro-Tem denied Councilman Hinkle’s request.
Councilman White moved to postpone the reading of Resolution #110401 to the next meeting. Motion was seconded. A poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman KranknoCouncilman Taylorno
noCouncilman TaylornoCouncilman SteigerwaldnoCouncilman Whiteyes
noCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SchroedernoCouncilman Hinkleyes
noCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman Allenno
noNEW BUSINESS:
None
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RESOLUTION:
Resolution #110401, entitled, CENSURING OF COUNCILMAN DONALD KRANK was read in its entirety. Councilman White moved to place Resolution #110401 on its passage. Motion was seconded. A poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman KranknoCouncilman Taylorno
noCouncilman TaylornoCouncilman SteigerwaldnoCouncilman Whiteyes
noCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SchroedernoCouncilman Hinkleyes
noCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman Allenno
noMotion failed 5/2
MISCELLANEOUS:
1.Councilman Steigerwald moved to accept the bid from AmbeReen Lawns for the 2011 Violation Grass Cutting. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman Steigerwald moved to accept the bid from AmbeReen Lawns for the 2011 Violation Grass Cutting. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:Councilman KrankyesCouncilman TayloryesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman Allenyes
yes2.Mayor McCourt advised that renewal letters for Business Licenses, Liquor Licenses and Amusement Devices will be sent early May for July 1 renewal.
Mayor McCourt advised that renewal letters for Business Licenses, Liquor Licenses and Amusement Devices will be sent early May for July 1 renewal.3.Mayor McCourt advised that Tree Limb pick up will begin April 18th
Mayor McCourt advised that Tree Limb pick up will begin April 18th4.Mayor McCourt advised that Children’s Easter Event will be on Saturday, April 23rd at Jamestown Mall from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Mayor McCourt advised that Children’s Easter Event will be on Saturday, April 23rd at Jamestown Mall from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.FINAL COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC:
None
FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR:
Mayor McCourt acknowledged City Hall employees that attended the City Council meeting. In attendance was Patricia Grubb, Karen Jones, Jeanne Field and Rose Smith. He thanked each of them for attending the meeting and there excellent service to the City.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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THE APRIL 5, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED DURING THE APRIL 19, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
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Norman C. McCourt, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Karen E. Robinson, MRCC
City Clerk
