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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BLACK JACK
12500 OLD JAMESTOWN ROAD
July 20, 2010
ROLL CALL
The City Clerk called the roll and the following members were present:
Councilman Krank
Councilman White
Councilman WhiteCouncilman SchroederCouncilman Hinkle
Councilman HinkleCouncilwoman AllenCouncilman Taylor
Councilman TaylorCouncilman Steigerwald Councilwoman Muller
Councilwoman MullerEXCUSEDABSENT
ABSENTNoneNone
NoneThe City Clerk attested to the fact that a quorum was present. Mayor McCourt called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
PRESENTATIONS
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PROCLAMATIONS
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor McCourt called for additions, corrections or changes to the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2010 and Phone Poll of June 28, 2010. The minutes were approved as distributed.
COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, PETITIONS, ETC. FROM THE PUBLIC
1.Richard Hughes 14010 Old Jamestown Road. Mr. Hughes apologized to Mayor McCourt and Councilman Taylor for his negative attitude last week during a discussion about parking RVs. Mr. Hughes advised that he has retired and purchased an RV and then found out that it is against the City’s ordinance to park an RV on his property. He discussed Section 20-353 and 20-354 of the City’s code in reference to his concern. He inquired about the proper procedures he must follow in order to be in compliance. Mayor McCourt addressed Mr. Hughes’ concerns and Vijay Bhasin, City Engineer/Director of Public Works asked if Mr. Hughes would make an appointment with him to discuss the matter further.
Richard Hughes 14010 Old Jamestown Road. Mr. Hughes apologized to Mayor McCourt and Councilman Taylor for his negative attitude last week during a discussion about parking RVs. Mr. Hughes advised that he has retired and purchased an RV and then found out that it is against the City’s ordinance to park an RV on his property. He discussed Section 20-353 and 20-354 of the City’s code in reference to his concern. He inquired about the proper procedures he must follow in order to be in compliance. Mayor McCourt addressed Mr. Hughes’ concerns and Vijay Bhasin, City Engineer/Director of Public Works asked if Mr. Hughes would make an appointment with him to discuss the matter further.072010 CC
2.Attral Hairston 13108 Crestwood Bend Lane. Mr. Hairston provided a legal document outlining the Trustees for Jamestown Subdivision. Mr. Hairston asked who is responsible for trees between the sidewalk and the street. Mayor McCourt advised that the resident is responsible; however there is an ordinance against cutting the trees down. Mr. Hairston asked about developer’s responsibility for grass cutting of undeveloped land within the City’s subdivisions. Mayor McCourt advised that the developer is held accountable the same as a homeowner. They are cited for a violation and if the violation is not resolved, then the developer should end up in court just as a homeowner.
Attral Hairston 13108 Crestwood Bend Lane. Mr. Hairston provided a legal document outlining the Trustees for Jamestown Subdivision. Mr. Hairston asked who is responsible for trees between the sidewalk and the street. Mayor McCourt advised that the resident is responsible; however there is an ordinance against cutting the trees down. Mr. Hairston asked about developer’s responsibility for grass cutting of undeveloped land within the City’s subdivisions. Mayor McCourt advised that the developer is held accountable the same as a homeowner. They are cited for a violation and if the violation is not resolved, then the developer should end up in court just as a homeowner.Councilman Hinkle also expressed his disdain for tall weeds and grass on property that belongs to developers.
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 previously distributed a Municipal Park Commissions Report. The report shows that the City of Black Jack has received a total of $155,936.00 worth of grant monies since the inception of the program. We have received the second to the lowest amount of funds; therefore we should be more likely to receive the next grant we submit.
He previously distributed a Municipal Park Commissions Report. The report shows that the City of Black Jack has received a total of $155,936.00 worth of grant monies since the inception of the program. We have received the second to the lowest amount of funds; therefore we should be more likely to receive the next grant we submit.3.Charter Communications is providing a free HD receiver for 12 months provided you follow certain criteria. He advised that all of the residents should have received this document in the mail.
Charter Communications is providing a free HD receiver for 12 months provided you follow certain criteria. He advised that all of the residents should have received this document in the mail.4.He received a letter to the principal of Hazelwood School District in response to residents complaining of children destroying private property on their way from school as they walk home. He will be meeting with the principal prior to the start of the school 2010/2011 year.
He received a letter to the principal of Hazelwood School District in response to residents complaining of children destroying private property on their way from school as they walk home. He will be meeting with the principal prior to the start of the school 2010/2011 year.5.We have begun to enforce the City’s ordinance of no parking across the sidewalk to prevent children and residents from having to walk in the street.
We have begun to enforce the City’s ordinance of no parking across the sidewalk to prevent children and residents from having to walk in the street. OFFICIALS
Councilman Allen thanked Vijay Bhasin for his efforts in contacting AT&T concerning the repair of a sink hole at Jerries Lane and Trailwoods. It has been resolved. Councilman Allen also advised that Allied Wasted delivered a 95 gallon trash bin to his home. Just as Allied Waste instructed, he contacted them to deliver a smaller one. The bins were switched with no problems.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS/BOARDS/COMMITTEE
1.Councilman Taylor advised that the Emergency Management Committee met and revised the first pages of the Pandemic Influenza plan, portions will be reviewed monthly. Rodney Grady provided an eatery report and Allen Stimage provided an emergency housing report.
Councilman Taylor advised that the Emergency Management Committee met and revised the first pages of the Pandemic Influenza plan, portions will be reviewed monthly. Rodney Grady provided an eatery report and Allen Stimage provided an emergency housing report.2.Councilman Steigerwald advised that the Parks and Recreation Board discussed the Master Plan Schematic Design, Cost Estimate and Summary Report from CDG and went over the placement of the water feature which will be installed west of the horseshoe pit in Harold Evangelista Park.
Councilman Steigerwald advised that the Parks and Recreation Board discussed the Master Plan Schematic Design, Cost Estimate and Summary Report from CDG and went over the placement of the water feature which will be installed west of the horseshoe pit in Harold Evangelista Park.072010 CC
3. Councilman Krank advised that the Safety and Loss Prevention Committee met and discussed procedures for lawnmower safety, discussed proper procedures for pesticide application and discussed getting coolers and wearing loose fitting clothing to handle the heat.
4.Councilman Allen advised that the North County Community Events committee met and reviewed and discussed the City’s annual festival which was held on June 19th at Jamestown Mall. They discussed improvements for next year’s festival, which will be on June 25th. They are looking forward to new and more sponsors and already have several lined up. The event was a great success.
Councilman Allen advised that the North County Community Events committee met and reviewed and discussed the City’s annual festival which was held on June 19th at Jamestown Mall. They discussed improvements for next year’s festival, which will be on June 25th. They are looking forward to new and more sponsors and already have several lined up. The event was a great success.SPECIAL COUNSEL
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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PENDING LEGISLATION:
Councilman Allen moved to place Bill #1089 under New Business and assigned Councilman Hinkle as the sponsor, Bill #1090 under New Business and assigned himself as the sponsor, Resolution #100701 under Resolution and assigned Councilman Taylor as the sponsor and Resolution #100702 under Resolution and assigned Councilman Krank as the sponsor. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman TayloryesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman Mulleryes
yesCouncilwoman MulleryesNEW 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 first time.
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 first time.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 the first time.
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 the first time.RESOLUTION:
1.Resolution #100701, entitled, BUDGET ADJUSTMENT END OF YEAR 09/10 was read in its entirety. Councilman Taylor moved to place Resolution #100701 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Resolution #100701, entitled, BUDGET ADJUSTMENT END OF YEAR 09/10 was read in its entirety. Councilman Taylor moved to place Resolution #100701 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:072010 CC
Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman TayloryesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman Mulleryes
yesCouncilwoman MulleryesResolution #100701 is hereby attached and made a part hereof
2.Resolution #100702, entitled, DANGEROUS BUILDING BOARD-UP was read in its entirety. Councilman Krank moved to place Resolution #100702 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Resolution #100702, entitled, DANGEROUS BUILDING BOARD-UP was read in its entirety. Councilman Krank moved to place Resolution #100702 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman TayloryesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman Mulleryes
yesCouncilwoman MulleryesResolution #100702 is hereby attached and made a part hereof
MISCELLANEOUS:
1.Councilman Taylor moved to allow Vijay Bhasin to speak. Motion was seconded and passed by a unanimous voice vote the Council.
Councilman Taylor moved to allow Vijay Bhasin to speak. Motion was seconded and passed by a unanimous voice vote the Council.Mr. Bhasin discussed the design of the new microphones and the necessity of including in the purchase of the microphones a shock mount.
Councilwoman Muller moved to accept the bid from Tech Electronics for the purchase of 12 microphones and a shock mount for a total amount of $3,658.99. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman TayloryesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman Mulleryes
yesCouncilwoman Mulleryes2.Mayor McCourt advised that the City’s annual festival was held on Saturday, June 19th at Jamestown Mall.
Mayor McCourt advised that the City’s annual festival was held on Saturday, June 19th at Jamestown Mall.3.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.
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.4.Councilman Steigerwald moved to approve the repairs along the bad areas of Nordell Court at a cost of approximately $2,200.00. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman Steigerwald moved to approve the repairs along the bad areas of Nordell Court at a cost of approximately $2,200.00. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:072010 CC
Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman TayloryesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman Mulleryes
yesCouncilwoman Mulleryes5.Councilman Steigerwald moved to approve the resurfacing of Evelynaire, Patricia Ridge and Bielefeld within St. Louis County Right-of-Way, which is part of Phase VIII at a cost of approximately $1,695.00. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman Steigerwald moved to approve the resurfacing of Evelynaire, Patricia Ridge and Bielefeld within St. Louis County Right-of-Way, which is part of Phase VIII at a cost of approximately $1,695.00. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman TayloryesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman Mulleryes
yesCouncilwoman Mulleryes6.Councilman Steigerwald moved to approve the sealing and stripping of both parking lots at City Hall at a cost of approximately $3,700.00. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman Steigerwald moved to approve the sealing and stripping of both parking lots at City Hall at a cost of approximately $3,700.00. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman TayloryesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman Mulleryes
yesCouncilwoman Mulleryes7.Councilwoman Muller reminded everyone that there is a trustee meeting on Saturday, July 24th at City Hall. Guest speakers will be Tony Lamantia, Allied Waste, Mayor McCourt and the City’s police officers. Also, Councilwoman Muller asked the residents and the City Officials to pay close attention to mailings that show that homes in Black Jack are located in Florissant. She asked that everyone help to address the issue by contacting the sender.
Councilwoman Muller reminded everyone that there is a trustee meeting on Saturday, July 24th at City Hall. Guest speakers will be Tony Lamantia, Allied Waste, Mayor McCourt and the City’s police officers. Also, Councilwoman Muller asked the residents and the City Officials to pay close attention to mailings that show that homes in Black Jack are located in Florissant. She asked that everyone help to address the issue by contacting the sender.8.Councilman Hinkle advised that he received an invitation from First Missionary Baptist Church of Kinloch to welcome guest at the pastor’s appreciation event. Since the church is located in Ward 2, he contacted Ward 2 Council members and with their blessing he attended on behalf of the City. The church members thanked the Mayor and the City Officials for welcoming them.
Councilman Hinkle advised that he received an invitation from First Missionary Baptist Church of Kinloch to welcome guest at the pastor’s appreciation event. Since the church is located in Ward 2, he contacted Ward 2 Council members and with their blessing he attended on behalf of the City. The church members thanked the Mayor and the City Officials for welcoming them.FINAL COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC:
1.Gerald Thomas 5318 Suntrail. Mr. Thomas made comments and asked questions concerning various issues.
Gerald Thomas 5318 Suntrail. Mr. Thomas made comments and asked questions concerning various issues.a. The new 95 gallon trash container is too large for his elderly neighbor to maneuver. Mayor McCourt suggested he contact Allied Waste on her behalf or she can call on the number on the paperwork sent by Allied to request a 65 gallon container instead.
b. Requested that trash not be picked up on Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday.
c. Suggested that the City contact the head real estate offices to advise their brokers to make potential homeowners aware of the trust indentures and the City’s requirements prior to selling a home in the Black Jack area.
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d. Advised that he called about cars parked on the street between 2 am and 6 am and nothing is being done about it. Mayor McCourt advised that according to Sergeant Kardosz several tickets have recently been issued.
e. Advised of speeders on Trailbend.
f. He asked when will sidewalks be installed on Old Jamestown Road. Mayor McCourt advised that he is not aware of a timeframe.
g. Advised that underage drinkers are standing outside Black Jack Liquor asking adults as they enter the store to purchase liquor for them. Mayor McCourt advised that the police will address this issue.
2.Ann Wright 13128 Northview Heights. Ms. Wright inquired about Bill #1089 wanting to know if this was a new tax. Mayor McCourt advised that it was not. It is the bond issue passed by the residents for the street repair several years ago. Ms. Wright also asked why is the City’s festival held outside the City and how does it benefit the City. Mayor McCourt advised that Harold Evangelista Park cannot hold the number of event attendees and the event has grown tremendously with multiple sponsors. Having at Jamestown Mall works better for all the sponsors involved.
Ann Wright 13128 Northview Heights. Ms. Wright inquired about Bill #1089 wanting to know if this was a new tax. Mayor McCourt advised that it was not. It is the bond issue passed by the residents for the street repair several years ago. Ms. Wright also asked why is the City’s festival held outside the City and how does it benefit the City. Mayor McCourt advised that Harold Evangelista Park cannot hold the number of event attendees and the event has grown tremendously with multiple sponsors. Having at Jamestown Mall works better for all the sponsors involved.FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR:
1.Mayor McCourt spoke to the public concerning an issue the City has on the upcoming August 3rd election ballot. He explained that the current Sewer Lateral fee is a flat rate of $28.00. The ballot issue, if passed, will allow the City Officials to set the rate annually to an amount between $0 and $28.00. The amount will never exceed $28.00. He asked the residents present to pass this information on to their neighbors.
Mayor McCourt spoke to the public concerning an issue the City has on the upcoming August 3rd election ballot. He explained that the current Sewer Lateral fee is a flat rate of $28.00. The ballot issue, if passed, will allow the City Officials to set the rate annually to an amount between $0 and $28.00. The amount will never exceed $28.00. He asked the residents present to pass this information on to their neighbors.2.Mayor McCourt announced that he had 10 tickets to the Universal Soul Circus and that whoever wanted them was welcome to take them.
Mayor McCourt announced that he had 10 tickets to the Universal Soul Circus and that whoever wanted them was welcome to take them.ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
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THE JULY 20, 2010, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED DURING THE AUGUST 3, 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
