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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BLACK JACK
12500 OLD JAMESTOWN ROAD
November 15, 2011
7:30 pm
ROLL CALL
The City Clerk called the roll and the following members were present:
Councilman Allen
Councilman White
Councilman WhiteCouncilman KrankCouncilman Steigerwald
Councilman SteigerwaldCouncilman TaylorCouncilwoman Muller
Councilwoman MullerCouncilman HinkleCouncilman Schroeder
Councilman Schroeder EXCUSED
The City Clerk attested to the fact that a quorum was present. Mayor McCourt called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
PRESENTATION
None
PROCLAMATIONS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor McCourt called for additions, corrections or changes to the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 1, 2011 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 packet. 2.The Police report was included in the packet.
The Police report was included in the packet.3.Advised that the Missouri Municipal League has changed their billing schedule for payment of annual membership dues. The billing cycle will run from January through December. Our next bill will be prorated for 2 or 3 months.
Advised that the Missouri Municipal League has changed their billing schedule for payment of annual membership dues. The billing cycle will run from January through December. Our next bill will be prorated for 2 or 3 months.4.He completed the 2011 Government Units Survey for US Census and returned it.
He completed the 2011 Government Units Survey for US Census and returned it.111511 CC
5.During the month of October there were 4 residential occupancy permits issued and 28 apartment occupancy permits issued.
During the month of October there were 4 residential occupancy permits issued and 28 apartment occupancy permits issued.6.CDG performed inspections at the apartments several months ago. The City’s inspector will be reviewing the inspections and will following up with violations. Some violations cannot be addressed until spring.
CDG performed inspections at the apartments several months ago. The City’s inspector will be reviewing the inspections and will following up with violations. Some violations cannot be addressed until spring. 7.We recently had a problem with a business in the City that was operating with a valid business license. Now it’s been made known that there is another business with the same violation. It will also be addressed.
We recently had a problem with a business in the City that was operating with a valid business license. Now it’s been made known that there is another business with the same violation. It will also be addressed.8.Representative Rochelle Gray will host an Energy Forum with Community Action Agency
Representative Rochelle Gray will host an Energy Forum with Community Action Agency of St. Louis County Inc. here at City Hall on Saturday, November 19th 11:00 am to 12:30 am. He advised that he will be Jefferson City, therefore Councilman Allen, President Pro-Tem will attend the meeting on his behalf.
OFFICIALS
None
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS/BOARDS/COMMITTEE
None
SPECIAL COUNSEL
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.Bill #1111, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20-481, SCHEDULE VI “INTERSECTION STOPS” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI, BY ADDING NEW LOCATIONS FOR STOP SIGNS was read for the second time. Councilman Krank moved to place Bill #1111 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Bill #1111, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20-481, SCHEDULE VI “INTERSECTION STOPS” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI, BY ADDING NEW LOCATIONS FOR STOP SIGNS was read for the second time. Councilman Krank moved to place Bill #1111 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 Tayloryes
yesCouncilman TayloryesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesBill #1111 became Ordinance #1025
2.Bill #1112, entitled, AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE REGULAR CITY ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI, ON THE 3rd DAY OF APRIL, 2012 was read for the second time. Councilman Steigerwald moved to place Bill #1112 on its passage. Motion was seconded an passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Bill #1112, entitled, AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE REGULAR CITY ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI, ON THE 3rd DAY OF APRIL, 2012 was read for the second time. Councilman Steigerwald moved to place Bill #1112 on its passage. Motion was seconded an passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:111511 CC
Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Whiteyes
yesCouncilman WhiteyesCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman SchroederyesCouncilman Tayloryes
yesCouncilman TayloryesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesBill #1112 became Ordinance #1026
3.Bill #1113, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20-478, SCHEDULE 111 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI BY ALLOWING THE ADDITION OF THE WORDS “CAUTION CHILDREN” TO SPEED LIMIT SIGNS AND APPROVING TWO “CAUTION CHILDREN” SPEED LIMIT SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF WICKHAM FEN AND ROLLINGSFORD AND WICKHAM FEN AND BRISTOL ROCK ROAD was read for the second time. Councilman Krank moved to place Bill #1113 on its passage. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Bill #1113, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20-478, SCHEDULE 111 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI BY ALLOWING THE ADDITION OF THE WORDS “CAUTION CHILDREN” TO SPEED LIMIT SIGNS AND APPROVING TWO “CAUTION CHILDREN” SPEED LIMIT SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF WICKHAM FEN AND ROLLINGSFORD AND WICKHAM FEN AND BRISTOL ROCK ROAD was read for the second time. Councilman Krank moved to place Bill #1113 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 Tayloryes
yesCouncilman TayloryesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman AllenyesBill #1113 became Ordinance #1027
PENDING LEGISLATION:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
RESOLUTION:
None
MISCELLENEOUS
1.Councilman White moved to approve repairs of city truck #17 in the amount of $5,750.00. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman White moved to approve repairs of city truck #17 in the amount of $5,750.00. 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 Tayloryes
yesCouncilman TayloryesCouncilwoman MulleryesCouncilman Allenyes
yesCouncilman Allenyes2.Mayor McCourt advised that Fall Tree Limb Pick up began Monday, October 31, 2011 and we are in the final week.
Mayor McCourt advised that Fall Tree Limb Pick up began Monday, October 31, 2011 and we are in the final week.111511 CC
3.Mayor McCourt advised that the Children’s Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011. The time will be announced later.
Mayor McCourt advised that the Children’s Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011. The time will be announced later.4.Councilman Krank moved to forward to City Attorney a request to amend the Liquor License Ordinance Chapter 4 part d to allow a convenient store/gas station that would be allowed to sell liquor. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman Krank moved to forward to City Attorney a request to amend the Liquor License Ordinance Chapter 4 part d to allow a convenient store/gas station that would be allowed to sell liquor. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:Councilman KrankyesCouncilman Whiteno
yesCouncilman WhitenoCouncilman SteigerwaldyesCouncilman Hinkleyes
yesCouncilman HinkleyesCouncilman SchroedernoCouncilman Tayloryes
noCouncilman TayloryesCouncilwoman MullernoCouncilman Allenyes
noCouncilman AllenyesFINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR:
Mayor McCourt advised that as the President of the Missouri Municipal League, he attended the National League of Cities conference in Phoenix, Arizona. He was provided with a wealth of beneficial information that he will be passing on to the City Council such as: information on obtaining a discount prescription card for CVS Pharmacy, new information concerning banks and vacant properties in cities, foreclosures, etc.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
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THE NOVEMBER 15, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS AMENDED DURING THE DECEMBER 6, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
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Norman C. McCourt, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Karen E. Robinson, MRCC/CMC
