MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BLACK JACK
12500 OLD JAMESTOWN ROAD
April 20, 2010
ROLL CALL
The City Clerk called the roll and the following members were present:
Councilman Krank
Councilman White
Councilman WhiteCouncilman SchroederCouncilman Simmons
Councilman SimmonsCouncilman MullerCouncilman Taylor
Councilman TaylorCouncilman Allen
EXCUSED
Councilman Steigerwald
The City Clerk attested to the fact that a quorum was present. Mayor McCourt called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
PRESENTATIONS
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PROCLAMATIONS
1.Mayor McCourt read in its entirety a proclamation acknowledging the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Mayor McCourt read in its entirety a proclamation acknowledging the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.2.Mayor McCourt read in its entirety a proclamation celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and presented the proclamation to Samuel Boyd, Sr and Samuel Boyd, Jr.
Mayor McCourt read in its entirety a proclamation celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and presented the proclamation to Samuel Boyd, Sr and Samuel Boyd, Jr.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor McCourt called for additions, corrections or changes to the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2010. The minutes were approved as distributed.
COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, PETITIONS, ETC. FROM THE PUBLIC
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MAYOR’S REPORT
1.Mayor McCourt advised that he received a letter from Charter Communications advising that they will be adding premium channel Epex by April 25, 2010 at a monthly cost of $10.00.
Mayor McCourt advised that he received a letter from Charter Communications advising that they will be adding premium channel Epex by April 25, 2010 at a monthly cost of $10.00.2.He previously forwarded to the Council a copy of an example of a consent agenda that he would like them to review and consider implementing for the City of Black Jack.
He previously forwarded to the Council a copy of an example of a consent agenda that he would like them to review and consider implementing for the City of Black Jack.3.He spoke with City Attorney, Sheldon Stock about mandatory meetings for certain Boards, Commissions and Committees. Mayor McCourt requested that the letter be distributed to Council for review and discussion.
He spoke with City Attorney, Sheldon Stock about mandatory meetings for certain Boards, Commissions and Committees. Mayor McCourt requested that the letter be distributed to Council for review and discussion.4.He received the Police Contract for 2010/2011, the increase is approximately 1%.
He received the Police Contract for 2010/2011, the increase is approximately 1%.OFFICIALS
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REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS/BOARDS/COMMITTEE
1.Councilman Allen advised that there was a second informal meeting today to discuss the City’s annual festival. Most of the activities will take place at the Sears end of Jamestown Mall. The event will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2010 and should draw upwards of approximately 15,000 people.
Councilman Allen advised that there was a second informal meeting today to discuss the City’s annual festival. Most of the activities will take place at the Sears end of Jamestown Mall. The event will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2010 and should draw upwards of approximately 15,000 people.2.Councilman Krank advised that the Parks and Recreation Board met and reviewed the Master Plan submitted by CDG. The next meeting will be held at Harold Evangelista Park.
Councilman Krank advised that the Parks and Recreation Board met and reviewed the Master Plan submitted by CDG. The next meeting will be held at Harold Evangelista Park.SPECIAL COUNSEL
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.Bill #1080, entitled, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR HOLDING AN ELECTION IN THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING VOTER APPROVAL TO AMEND THE CURRENT LATERAL SEWER SERVICE LINE REPAIR PROGRAM BY LEVYING AND IMPOSING A FEE NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY EIGHT DOLLARS ($28.00) PER YEAR TO BE COLLECTED ANNUALLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE REPAIR OF DEFECTIVE LATERAL SEWER SERVICE LINES ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY HAVING SIX OR LESS DWELLING UNITS WITHIN THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI was read for the second time. Councilman Allen moved to place Bill #1080 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Bill #1080, entitled, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR HOLDING AN ELECTION IN THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING VOTER APPROVAL TO AMEND THE CURRENT LATERAL SEWER SERVICE LINE REPAIR PROGRAM BY LEVYING AND IMPOSING A FEE NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY EIGHT DOLLARS ($28.00) PER YEAR TO BE COLLECTED ANNUALLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE REPAIR OF DEFECTIVE LATERAL SEWER SERVICE LINES ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY HAVING SIX OR LESS DWELLING UNITS WITHIN THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI was read for the second time. Councilman Allen moved to place Bill #1080 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilman TayloryesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Simmonsyes
yesCouncilman SimmonsyesCouncilwoman Mulleryes
yesBill #1080 became Ordinance #995
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2.Bill #1081, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CHANGE IN THE COMPENSATION TO GREENSFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. FOR SERVICES IN RESPECT TO REPRESENTATION IN CERTAIN LIMITED MATTERS was read for the second time. Councilwoman Muller moved to place Bill #1081 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Bill #1081, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CHANGE IN THE COMPENSATION TO GREENSFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. FOR SERVICES IN RESPECT TO REPRESENTATION IN CERTAIN LIMITED MATTERS was read for the second time. Councilwoman Muller moved to place Bill #1081 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilman TayloryesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Simmonsyes
yesCouncilman SimmonsyesCouncilwoman Mulleryes
yesBill #1081 became Ordinance #996
3.Bill #1082, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI, BY DELETING ALL OF SAID SECTION AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFORE A NEW SECTION PERTAINING TO LIQUOR LICENSES was read for the second time. Councilman Simmons moved to place Bill #1082 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Bill #1082, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI, BY DELETING ALL OF SAID SECTION AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFORE A NEW SECTION PERTAINING TO LIQUOR LICENSES was read for the second time. Councilman Simmons moved to place Bill #1082 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesCouncilman TayloryesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Simmonsyes
yesCouncilman SimmonsyesCouncilwoman Mulleryes
yesBill #1082 became Ordinance #997
PENDING LEGISLATION:
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NEW BUSINESS:
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RESOLUTION:
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MISCELLANEOUS:
1.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.2.Mayor McCourt advised that the second phase of Tree Limb Pick up will begin April 26th east of Old Halls Ferry.
Mayor McCourt advised that the second phase of Tree Limb Pick up will begin April 26th east of Old Halls Ferry.042010 CC
3.Councilwoman Muller moved to postpone the discussion of the City’s air conditioning and furnace until the next meeting. Motion was seconded and passed by a unanimous voice vote of the council.
Councilwoman Muller moved to postpone the discussion of the City’s air conditioning and furnace until the next meeting. Motion was seconded and passed by a unanimous voice vote of the council.4.Discussion ensued regarding crack sealing of the tennis court and basketball court in Harold Evangelista Park. After discussion, Councilman Krank suggested that City Engineer, Vijay Bhasin contact the potential bidders to determine if they would be willing to bid if the specifications were amended to change the warranty to one year or no warranty at all.
Discussion ensued regarding crack sealing of the tennis court and basketball court in Harold Evangelista Park. After discussion, Councilman Krank suggested that City Engineer, Vijay Bhasin contact the potential bidders to determine if they would be willing to bid if the specifications were amended to change the warranty to one year or no warranty at all.FINAL COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC:
Mr. Mickey Hassler, 13136 Northview Heights. Mr. Hassler spoke to the Mayor and Council on behalf of DD Resources. He thanked them for the passage of Proposition A, which allowed for the restoration of metro transportation to much needed areas. Mr. Hassler also inquired about CDG. Mayor McCourt advised that CDG is an outsourced engineering firm.
FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR:
None
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
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THE APRIL 20, 2010, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED DURING THE MAY 4, 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
