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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BLACK JACK
12500 OLD JAMESTOWN ROAD
August 3, 2010
ROLL CALL
The City Clerk called the roll and the following members were present:
Councilman Krank
Councilman White
Councilman WhiteCouncilman HinkleCouncilwoman Muller
Councilwoman MullerCouncilman AllenCouncilman Taylor
Councilman TaylorCouncilman Steigerwald
EXCUSEDABSENT
ABSENTCouncilman SchroederNone
NoneThe City Clerk attested to the fact that a quorum was present. Mayor McCourt called the meeting to order at 7:35 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 July 20, 2010. The minutes were approved as distributed.
COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, PETITIONS, ETC. FROM THE PUBLIC
Marsha Kelley 5246 Cheltenham. Ms. Kelley advised that she received a ticket for parking her car across her sidewalk and wanted to know if this was a new procedure the City has started. Mayor McCourt advised that this code has been in effect for many years and it is being addressed more because residents are complaining about having to walk in the street to get around cars.
Ms. Kelley also questioned grass violations. She advised that she has reported her neighbors tall grass for the past 9 years that she has lived in the City. 2010 is the one year she has not complained because it doesn’t accomplish anything. Mayor McCourt asked Ms. Kelley to call City Hall and report the address to City Hall and he will personally address the violation.
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MAYOR’S REPORT
1.The Inspectors report was included in the packet for your review.
The Inspectors report was included in the packet for your review.2.He received a letter from Charter Communications advising that they are adding 4 new Fox Sports channels 160-163. He suggested that the City Officials talk to Charter representatives that will be attending the upcoming Missouri Municipal League Conference to express displeasure with Charter granting access to channels for free then request payment for continued view of the channels.
He received a letter from Charter Communications advising that they are adding 4 new Fox Sports channels 160-163. He suggested that the City Officials talk to Charter representatives that will be attending the upcoming Missouri Municipal League Conference to express displeasure with Charter granting access to channels for free then request payment for continued view of the channels.3.The June 2010 police report was previously distributed.
The June 2010 police report was previously distributed.OFFICIALS
None
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS/BOARDS/COMMITTEE
Councilman Taylor advised that the Emergency Management Committee met and continued review of the Pandemic Influenza Plan and reviewed the ICS (ICS-100) plan. Councilman Taylor advised that he will distribute to the Mayor and Council a terminology and concepts list for their information.
SPECIAL COUNSEL
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.Bill #1089, entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR CITY OFFICIALS was read for the second time. Councilman Hinkle moved to place Bill #1089 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Bill #1089, entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR CITY OFFICIALS was read for the second time. Councilman Hinkle moved to place Bill #1089 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Taylor yes
yesCouncilman Taylor yesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesBill #1089 became Ordinance #1004
2.Bill #1090, entitled, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL RATE OF TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 2010 ON ALL REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI; PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF SAID TAXES ON THE BOOKS OF THE COLLECTOR BY THE COUNTY CLERK OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY was read for a second time and died on the floor.
Bill #1090, entitled, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL RATE OF TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 2010 ON ALL REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI; PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF SAID TAXES ON THE BOOKS OF THE COLLECTOR BY THE COUNTY CLERK OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY was read for a second time and died on the floor.PENDING LEGISLATION:
Councilman Allen moved to place Resolution #100801 under Resolution and assigned Councilman Steigerwald as the sponsor. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
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Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Taylor yes
yesCouncilman Taylor yesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesNEW BUSINESS:
None
RESOLUTION:
Resolution #100801, entitled, BUDGET ADJUSTMENT was read in its entirety. Councilman Steigerwald moved to place Resolution #100801 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Taylor yes
yesCouncilman Taylor yesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesResolution #100801 is hereby attached and made a part hereof
MISCELLANEOUS:
1.Councilwoman Muller moved to approve the proposal from Ultra Seal LLC in the amount of $6,375.00 at a unit price of $4.25 a ft to repair cracks in the tennis court and basketball court in Harold Evangelista Park. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilwoman Muller moved to approve the proposal from Ultra Seal LLC in the amount of $6,375.00 at a unit price of $4.25 a ft to repair cracks in the tennis court and basketball court in Harold Evangelista Park. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Taylor yes
yesCouncilman Taylor yesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman Allenyes
yes2.Councilman Krank moved to assign Mickey Hassler to the Architectural Review Board for a three year term to expire June 2013. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman Krank moved to assign Mickey Hassler to the Architectural Review Board for a three year term to expire June 2013. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Taylor yes
yesCouncilman Taylor yesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman Allenyes
yes3.Mayor McCourt advised that an Animal Clinic will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2010 on the lower level of City Hall from 9 am to 12 pm.
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4.Mayor McCourt advised that the large hole on City Hall parking lot was repaired by the Maintenance Department but immediately the hole reappeared. The Maintenance Department performed a perk test and the water never puddled; it disappeared. So at this point he doesn’t know where the water is going and the repair may be costly.
Mayor McCourt advised that the large hole on City Hall parking lot was repaired by the Maintenance Department but immediately the hole reappeared. The Maintenance Department performed a perk test and the water never puddled; it disappeared. So at this point he doesn’t know where the water is going and the repair may be costly.5.Councilwoman Muller thanked the City Officials for their attendance and support during the July 24th Trustee meeting. The meeting was very successful and the attendees would like to continue them. Councilwoman Muller asked for suggested speakers. Mayor McCourt suggested that she contact the person in charge of the Trustees program for St. Louis County for suggestions.
Councilwoman Muller thanked the City Officials for their attendance and support during the July 24th Trustee meeting. The meeting was very successful and the attendees would like to continue them. Councilwoman Muller asked for suggested speakers. Mayor McCourt suggested that she contact the person in charge of the Trustees program for St. Louis County for suggestions. 6.Councilman Krank advised that on August 9th at 7 pm there will be a meeting at Christian Northwest Health Center at 1225 Graham Road to provide an update regarding the facility and to discuss Christian Northeast.
Councilman Krank advised that on August 9th at 7 pm there will be a meeting at Christian Northwest Health Center at 1225 Graham Road to provide an update regarding the facility and to discuss Christian Northeast.FINAL COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC:
None
FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR:
Mayor McCourt advised that the City’s code concerning Recreational Vehicles is currently being reviewed. During this time we are not sending any to court until after September 30th as it takes time to make arrangements for storage.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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THE AUGUST 3, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED DURING THE AUGUST 17, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
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Karen E. Robinson, MRCC
City Clerk
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Norman C. McCourt, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Karen E. Robinson, MRCC
City Clerk
