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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BLACK JACK
12500 OLD JAMESTOWN ROAD
June 15, 2010

ROLL CALL

The City Clerk called the roll and the following members were present:

Councilman KrankCouncilman White
Councilman SchroederCouncilman Hinkle
Councilwoman AllenCouncilman Taylor
Councilman Steigerwald

EXCUSEDABSENT

Councilwoman MullerNone

The 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

A public hearing was held to review and discuss the Community Development Block Grant funding.  The Public Hearing Handout was made available to the public.  There were no comments from the public regarding the grant. 

Councilman Allen moved to close the Public Hearing.  Motion was seconded and passed by a unanimous voice vote of the Council.

PRESENTATIONS 

Lorna Godwin from Vector Communication addressed the Mayor and City Council concerning the upcoming discussions, phases and redevelopment of Jamestown Mall.  The first meeting will be held on Thursday, July 15th at Jamestown Mall.

PROCLAMATIONS

None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mayor McCourt called for additions, corrections or changes to the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2010.  The minutes were approved as distributed.

COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, PETITIONS, ETC. FROM THE PUBLIC

None

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MAYOR’S REPORT

The Inspectors report was included in the packet for your review.

OFFICIALS

1.Councilman White advised that he attended a meeting on behalf of the City at Ameren’s UE Storm Center.

2.Councilman Krank advised that he and Councilman Taylor attended a quarterly meeting at Christian Northeast Hospital.  They are constructing a new two story building at their Graham Road location, adding to the emergency room, they will have a new neurosurgical area and a new stroke facility.

REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS/BOARDS/COMMITTEE

1.Councilman Steigerwald advised that the Parks and Recreation Board discussed the Master Plan and reviewed an athletic field application.  Councilman Krank advised that discussion ensued with North County Athletic Association for football teams of consisting of 5th to 7th graders to use the park and discussed requests for permits to use both soccer fields for football.

2.Councilman Schroeder advised that the Liquor License Committee met to review and discuss the Liquor License application for Walgreens.  The application has been forwarded to the City Council for further consideration.

SPECIAL COUNSEL

None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Bill #1086, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 16-16(a) ENTITLED “MEMBERSHIP” AND 16-18 ENTITLED “MEETINGS” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI was read for the second time. Councilman White moved to place Bill #1086 on its passage.  Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:

Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
Councilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
Councilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
Councilman Allenyes

Bill #1086 became Ordinance #1001

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PENDING LEGISLATION:

Councilman Allen moved to place Bill #1087 under New Business and assigned Councilman Krank as the sponsor, Bill #1088 under New Business and assigned Councilman Steigerwald as the sponsor, Resolution #100603 under Resolution and assigned Councilman Schroeder as the sponsor and Resolution #100604 under Resolution and assigned himself as the sponsor and Resolution #100605 under Resolution and assigned Councilman White as the sponsor.  Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:

Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
Councilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
Councilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
Councilman Allenyes

NEW BUSINESS:

1.Bill #1087, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ST.LOUIS COUNTY FOR FULL SERVICE PROTECTION TO THE CITY OF BLACK JACK TO BE PROVIDED BY THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM JULY 1, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012 was read for the first time.

Councilman Krank moved to suspend the rules and allow the second reading of Bill #1087.  Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:

Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
Councilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
Councilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
Councilman Allenyes

Bill #1087, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ST.LOUIS COUNTY FOR FULL SERVICE PROTECTION TO THE CITY OF BLACK JACK TO BE PROVIDED BY THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM JULY 1, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012 was read for the second time.  Councilman Krank moved to place Bill #1087 on its passage.  Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:

Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
Councilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
Councilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
Councilman Allenyes

Bill #1087 became Ordinance #1002

2.Bill #1088, entitled, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION CONTRACT 2005/2010 was read for the first time.



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Councilman Steigerwald moved to suspend the rules and allow the second reading of Bill #1088.  Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:

Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
Councilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
Councilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
Councilman Allenyes

Bill #1088, entitled, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION CONTRACT 2005/2010 was read for the second time.  Councilman Steigerwald moved to place Bill #1088 on its passage.  Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:

Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
Councilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
Councilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
Councilman Allenyes

Bill #1088 became Ordinance #1003

RESOLUTION:

1.Resolution #100603, LIQUOR LICENSE 2010/2011 was read in its entirety.  Councilman Schroeder moved to place Resolution #100603 on its passage.  Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:

Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
Councilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
Councilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
Councilman Allenyes

Resolution #100603 is hereby attached and made a part hereof

2.Resolution #100604, LIQUOR LICENSE 2010/2011WALGREENS CO. was read in its entirety.  Councilman Allen moved to place Resolution #100604 on its passage.  Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:

Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
Councilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
Councilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
Councilman Allenyes

Resolution #100604 is hereby attached and made a part hereof




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3.Resolution #100605, BUDGET ADJUSTMENT 2009/2010 was read in its entirety.  Councilman White moved to place Resolution #100605 on its passage.  Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:

Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
Councilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
Councilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
Councilwoman Mulleryes

Resolution #100605 is hereby attached and made a part hereof

MISCELLANEOUS:

1.Councilman Krank moved to approve the invoice in the amount of $2,156.00 from St. Charles Insurance Company regarding coverage for 4655 Parker Road effective July 1, 2010.  Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:

Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
Councilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
Councilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
Councilwoman Mulleryes

2.Councilman Krank moved to amend the current concrete repair contract to allow repairing Jamestown Ridge in the Jamestown Estates subdivision in the place of previously approved work on Latonka Trail.  Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:

Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
Councilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
Councilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
Councilwoman Mulleryes

3.Councilman Steigerwald moved to approve the appointments for Boards and Commission as distributed.  Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:

Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Tayloryes
Councilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Whiteyes
Councilman SchroederyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
Councilwoman Mulleryes

4.Mayor McCourt advised that the City’s annual festival will be held on Saturday, June 19th at Jamestown Mall.  Councilman Allen moved to allow Randy Gardner to speak.  Motion was seconded and passed by a unanimous voice vote of the Council.

Randy advised that Mr. Koenen, from Twilight Fire and Illusions, spoke with Mr. Jeffrey Dye with Jamestown Mall.  Mr. Dye advised that he will add $2,500.00 to the fireworks display, under separate contract  to make the display a total of $5,000.00.

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5.Mayor McCourt advised that an Animal Clinic will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2010 on the lower level of City Hall.

6.Mayor McCourt advised that In accordance with the City’s Code of Ordinances, there will not be a City Council Meeting on July 6, 2010.

7.Mayor McCourt advised that a handout was distributed that outlines all the details of the upcoming change to the Allied Waste contract.  The handout will be distributed to the residents around the first week of July.

8.Mayor McCourt advised that there have been problems with the property north of City Hall.  The City will request that the land be staked to resolve the issues.

FINAL COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC:

None

FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR:

1.Mayor McCourt advised that he distributed a flyer to the City Council that will be used to notify residents to not park vehicles across the sidewalk.  Notices will be given by the Police for two days, and then tickets will be issued.

2.Mayor McCourt advised that there is a new resident brochure that will be mailed to the new resident within a couple of days of obtaining an occupancy permit.  The brochure will be mailed with a welcome letter, the Mayor’s business card and business cards of the two Council members of the appropriate ward.

3.Mayor McCourt recapped the City’s complaint procedures.  Any complaints should be given to the Receptionist who will log them on a spreadsheet and then forward the complaint to the appropriate department.  All complaints should be resolved within two weeks of receipt.  If they are not, the Mayor contacts the person receiving the complaint to address the issue.  This process has worked very well since inception.  In the past there were pages of complaints, now it is rare that the complaints report is more than one page.

ADJOURNMENT:  There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.    


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THE JUNE 15, 2010, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED DURING THE JULY 20, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.


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Karen E. Robinson, MRCC
City Clerk


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Norman C. McCourt, Mayor



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Karen E. Robinson, MRCC
City Clerk