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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BLACK JACK
12500 OLD JAMESTOWN ROAD
June 21, 2011
ROLL CALL
The City Clerk called the roll and the following members were present:
Councilman Allen
Councilwoman Muller
Councilwoman MullerCouncilman KrankCouncilman Steigerwald
Councilman SteigerwaldCouncilman Schroeder Councilman Hinkle
Councilman HinkleCouncilman TaylorCouncilman White
Councilman WhiteEXCUSED
None
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 and the Public Hearing Notice was read in its entirety. There were no comments from the public regarding the grant.
Councilman Taylor moved to close the Public Hearing. Motion was seconded and passed by a unanimous voice vote of the Council.
PRESENTATIONS
1.Mayor McCourt and Councilman Allen presented plaques of appreciation for their commitment to the community to Cathy Bono - Delmar Gardens, Julie Berthold - Villa North and for Gabe Grossberg – Delmar Gardens.
Mayor McCourt and Councilman Allen presented plaques of appreciation for their commitment to the community to Cathy Bono - Delmar Gardens, Julie Berthold - Villa North and for Gabe Grossberg – Delmar Gardens.2.Believing in Excellence in Education (B.E.E) - Gina James and Michelle Brown. Ms. James and Ms. Brown provided a PowerPoint presentation of the services provided by B.E.E. for teens and tweens (10 year olds to high school aged children). The B.E.E. program focuses on self esteem, etiquette, manners, social responsibility, personal finance, internet safety, peer pressure, goal setting and more. The request of the presenters is to use the lower level of City Hall or Old City Hall to administer the program.
Believing in Excellence in Education (B.E.E) - Gina James and Michelle Brown. Ms. James and Ms. Brown provided a PowerPoint presentation of the services provided by B.E.E. for teens and tweens (10 year olds to high school aged children). The B.E.E. program focuses on self esteem, etiquette, manners, social responsibility, personal finance, internet safety, peer pressure, goal setting and more. The request of the presenters is to use the lower level of City Hall or Old City Hall to administer the program. Mayor McCourt requested that they contact him by phone for further discussion.
PROCLAMATIONS
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor McCourt called for additions, corrections or changes to the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2011. The minutes were approved as distributed.
COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, PETITIONS, ETC. FROM THE PUBLIC
None
MAYOR’S REPORT
1.The Building Inspector’s report was included in the packet
The Building Inspector’s report was included in the packet2.An ad has been placed to hire a part-time maintenance worker. Once the applications have been received, the Personnel Policy Committee will meet and review them and make a selection.
An ad has been placed to hire a part-time maintenance worker. Once the applications have been received, the Personnel Policy Committee will meet and review them and make a selection.3.The Urban League has provided two (2) summer interns to help the Maintenance Department. Unfortunately, one of the interns was not able to handle the work so we currently have only one intern.
The Urban League has provided two (2) summer interns to help the Maintenance Department. Unfortunately, one of the interns was not able to handle the work so we currently have only one intern.4.A memo was distributed to the staff with procedures concerning end of fiscal year spending.
A memo was distributed to the staff with procedures concerning end of fiscal year spending. 5.We have joined the salt consortium this year and we will be ordering 250 tons of salt around November/December and another 200 tons around January/February. We currently have 135 tons on hand.
We have joined the salt consortium this year and we will be ordering 250 tons of salt around November/December and another 200 tons around January/February. We currently have 135 tons on hand.6.The temporary summer help will be assisting RC Clemons, custodian, with tasks in the City Hall building. The tasks that will be completed are, washing of walls, base boards and windows and then RC will strip and resurface the floors.
The temporary summer help will be assisting RC Clemons, custodian, with tasks in the City Hall building. The tasks that will be completed are, washing of walls, base boards and windows and then RC will strip and resurface the floors.7.I received notice from the Election Board that they will not be using City Hall for the August election but will once again use City Hall for the November election. Also, Rita Days has been appointed head of the Election Board.
I received notice from the Election Board that they will not be using City Hall for the August election but will once again use City Hall for the November election. Also, Rita Days has been appointed head of the Election Board.OFFICIALS
None
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS/BOARDS/COMMITTEE
Councilman Krank advised that the Parks and Recreation Board met and elected officers and discussed the demolition of the storm damaged stage in Harold Evangelista Park. The Board voted to proceed with the demolition of the stage.
SPECIAL COUNSEL
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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PENDING LEGISLATION:
Councilman Allen moved to place Resolution #110601 under Resolution and assigned Councilman Krank as the sponsor, Resolution #110602 under Resolution and assigned Councilman Steigerwald as the sponsor and Resolution #110603 under Resolution and assigned Councilman Schroeder as sponsor. Motion was seconded and passed by a unanimous voice vote of the Council
NEW BUSINESS:
None
RESOLUTION:
1.Resolution #110601, entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI GRANTING THE ISSUANCE OF LIQUOR LICENSES TO VARIOUS BLACK JACK BUSINESSES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS was read in its entirety. Councilman Krank moved to place Resolution #110601 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Resolution #110601, entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI GRANTING THE ISSUANCE OF LIQUOR LICENSES TO VARIOUS BLACK JACK BUSINESSES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS was read in its entirety. Councilman Krank moved to place Resolution #110601 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman TayloryesResolution #110601 is hereby attached and made a part hereof
2.Resolution #110602, entitled, SALARY/WAGE ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 was read in its entirety. Councilman Steigerwald moved to place Resolution #110602 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Resolution #110602, entitled, SALARY/WAGE ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 was read in its entirety. Councilman Steigerwald moved to place Resolution #110602 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman TayloryesResolution #110602 is hereby attached and made a part hereof
3.Resolution #110603, entitled, BUDJET ADJUSTMENT 2011 – NUISANCE GRASS ABATEMENT was read in its entirety. Councilman Schroeder moved to place Resolution #110603 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Resolution #110603, entitled, BUDJET ADJUSTMENT 2011 – NUISANCE GRASS ABATEMENT was read in its entirety. Councilman Schroeder moved to place Resolution #110603 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:062111 CC
Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman TayloryesResolution #110603 is hereby attached and made a part hereof
MISCELLANEOUS:
1.Councilman Taylor moved to allow Vijay Bhasin, City Engineer/Director of Public Works to speak concerning Phase 9 Concrete/Asphalt Street Improvement Bids. Motion was seconded and passed by a unanimous voice vote of the Council.
Councilman Taylor moved to allow Vijay Bhasin, City Engineer/Director of Public Works to speak concerning Phase 9 Concrete/Asphalt Street Improvement Bids. Motion was seconded and passed by a unanimous voice vote of the Council.Mr. Bhasin advised that he received four (4) bids for the project. The lowest bid received would immediately put the City in the red since each bidders price was about 30% more than previous years for concrete and 35% more for asphalt.
Councilman Krank moved to rebid the project at a later date. Motion was seconded. Second was withdrawn and motion was withdrawn.
Councilman Krank moved to reject all four (4) bids. Motion was seconded. Second was withdrawn and motion was withdrawn.
Councilman Krank moved to reject all four (4) bids and rebid the project at a later date. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman SchroederabstainedCouncilman Allenyes
abstainedCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman Tayloryes2.Councilman White moved to allow Patricia Grubb, Administration and Finance Manager to speak. Motion was seconded and passed by a unanimous voice vote of the Council.
Councilman White moved to allow Patricia Grubb, Administration and Finance Manager to speak. Motion was seconded and passed by a unanimous voice vote of the Council.Ms. Grubb explained the various options that Hartford Insurance was offering for renewal of property and equipment insurance and vacant building 4655 Parker.
Councilman Steigerwald moved to submit payment for Hartford Insurance renewal for property and equipment with same coverage as previously in the amount of $17,525.00. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Tayloryes
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3.Councilman Krank moved to submit payment for St. Louis County Municipal League annual dues in the amount of $3,550.00. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman Krank moved to submit payment for St. Louis County Municipal League annual dues in the amount of $3,550.00. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman Tayloryes4.Councilwoman Muller moved to accept the Redistricting Committee’s suggested changes to the 2010 Census Map. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilwoman Muller moved to accept the Redistricting Committee’s suggested changes to the 2010 Census Map. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman Tayloryes5.Mayor McCourt advised that the City’s Annual Festival will be held on Saturday, June 25th at Jamestown Mall. Also, there will be a Special City Council meeting on Thursday, June 23rd at 6:00 pm to discuss the usage document received from Sears Holding Company.
Mayor McCourt advised that the City’s Annual Festival will be held on Saturday, June 25th at Jamestown Mall. Also, there will be a Special City Council meeting on Thursday, June 23rd at 6:00 pm to discuss the usage document received from Sears Holding Company.6.Mayor McCourt advised that there will be a Neighborhood Pre-Qualification/Education Seminar on Saturday, June 25th here at City Hall from 10 am to 3 pm.
Mayor McCourt advised that there will be a Neighborhood Pre-Qualification/Education Seminar on Saturday, June 25th here at City Hall from 10 am to 3 pm.7.Mayor McCourt advised that Ferguson Animal Clinic will provide vaccines for dogs and cats on August 13th between 9 am – noon on the parking lot in the rear of City Hall.
Mayor McCourt advised that Ferguson Animal Clinic will provide vaccines for dogs and cats on August 13th between 9 am – noon on the parking lot in the rear of City Hall.8.Councilman Schroeder requested copies of the budget amounts and the amounts spent on previous Street and Improvement jobs.
Councilman Schroeder requested copies of the budget amounts and the amounts spent on previous Street and Improvement jobs.9.Councilwoman Muller advised that the combined Trustees letters have been mailed. The meeting will be held here at City Hall on the lower level on Saturday, July 16th from 10:00 am to 12 noon.
Councilwoman Muller advised that the combined Trustees letters have been mailed. The meeting will be held here at City Hall on the lower level on Saturday, July 16th from 10:00 am to 12 noon.10.Councilman Steigerwald moved to allow Z & L Wrecking to demolish the storm damaged stage in Harold Evangelista Park in the amount of $2,800.00 to be done by July. Motion was seconded. Second was withdrawn and motion was withdrawn.
Councilman Steigerwald moved to allow Z & L Wrecking to demolish the storm damaged stage in Harold Evangelista Park in the amount of $2,800.00 to be done by July. Motion was seconded. Second was withdrawn and motion was withdrawn.Councilman Steigerwald moved to allow Z & L Wrecking to demolish the storm damaged stage in Harold Evangelista Park in the amount of $2,800.00 with the work to start after June 30th. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
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Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman Tayloryes11.Councilman Taylor moved to allow Vijay Bhasin, City Engineer/Director of Public Works to speak. Motion was seconded and passed by a unanimous voice vote of the Council.
Councilman Taylor moved to allow Vijay Bhasin, City Engineer/Director of Public Works to speak. Motion was seconded and passed by a unanimous voice vote of the Council.Mr. Bhasin explained that emergency street repairs are needed at 5218 Trailoaks and 5239 Trailoaks. He advised that the asphalt and concrete are badly broken. Missouri American Water checked the area and found that there are no hydrant leaks. After speaking with the contractor that is currently doing work in the City, the repair will cost approximately $5,000.00.
Councilman Allen moved to go forward with the emergency street repairs at 5218 Trailoaks and 5239 Trailoaks up to $5,000.00. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman Tayloryes12.Councilman Allen advised that the curbing repairs and Old Halls Ferry and Lindbergh have been completed and now the repairs are being done at Old Jamestown and Lindbergh.
Councilman Allen advised that the curbing repairs and Old Halls Ferry and Lindbergh have been completed and now the repairs are being done at Old Jamestown and Lindbergh.13.Councilman Hinkle requested an update on the Kemp Homes Escrow funding. Mayor McCourt advised that it’s in the hands of their attorney. They are talking about building in the area again. He will follow up.
Councilman Hinkle requested an update on the Kemp Homes Escrow funding. Mayor McCourt advised that it’s in the hands of their attorney. They are talking about building in the area again. He will follow up.14.Councilman Allen advised that there is another issue with AT&T digging and causing large holes at Jerries Lane and Trailoaks. He spoke with Mr. Bhasin about it and he is addressing it.
Councilman Allen advised that there is another issue with AT&T digging and causing large holes at Jerries Lane and Trailoaks. He spoke with Mr. Bhasin about it and he is addressing it. 15.Councilman Allen complimented Alvin Wilkes, Maintenance Supervisor and the maintenance staff on how well the downtown Black Jack area is kept clean. He stated the area is always exceptionally clean and he has received calls from other individuals stating the same.
Councilman Allen complimented Alvin Wilkes, Maintenance Supervisor and the maintenance staff on how well the downtown Black Jack area is kept clean. He stated the area is always exceptionally clean and he has received calls from other individuals stating the same.FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR:
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ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
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THE JUNE 21, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED DURING THE JULY 19, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
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Norman C. McCourt, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Karen E. Robinson, MRCC/CMC
City Clerk
