MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BLACK JACK
12500 OLD JAMESTOWN ROAD
October 5, 2010
ROLL CALL
The City Clerk called the roll and the following members were present:
Councilman Krank
Councilman White
Councilman WhiteCouncilman HinkleCouncilman Allen
Councilman AllenCouncilman Schroeder Councilman Steigerwald
Councilman SteigerwaldCouncilwoman MullerCouncilman Taylor
Councilman TaylorABSENT
None
The City Clerk attested to the fact that a quorum was present. Mayor McCourt called the meeting to order at 7:49 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
PRESENTATIONS
None
PROCLAMATIONS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor McCourt called for additions, corrections or changes to the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 21, 2010, the Special Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of September 28, 2010 and the Emergency Meeting Minutes of September 29, 2010. All minutes were approved as distributed.
COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, PETITIONS, ETC. FROM THE PUBLIC
Kenneth McClendon 13140 Northview Heights Court. Mr. McClendon advised that his property backs up to Harold Evangelista Park. His neighbor witnessed someone hopping over his fence to access the park and that someone removed his 4ft fence and cut down 6ft of brush behind his property. Officer Curry verified that Mr. McClendon’s fence was found in a dumpster in the park. Mr. McClendon advised he would like the City to replace his fence and a letter stating the issue of people using his yard to access the park would be addressed.
Mayor McCourt advised that at this time there is no proof that the City removed the fence or cut down the brush. City Hall was closed on the day in question, which is Friday. He advised that he would look into the matter.
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MAYOR’S REPORT
The Building Inspector’s report was included in the packet.
OFFICIALS
Councilman Allen provided a correction for free flu shots. Christ Our Redeemer Church located at 13820 Old Jamestown Road will be offering free flu shots on Saturday, October 23rd at 3:30 pm.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS/BOARDS/COMMITTEE
None
SPECIAL COUNSEL
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.Councilman Hinkle moved to postpone the second reading of Bill #1095, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 20-353 and 20-354 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI PERTAINING TO PARKING OF VEHICLES. Motion was seconded and passed when a poll of the Council produced the following vote:
Councilman Hinkle moved to postpone the second reading of Bill #1095, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 20-353 and 20-354 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI PERTAINING TO PARKING OF VEHICLES. 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 Tayloryes2.Mayor McCourt discussed a previously distributed letter concerning the vetoing of Bill #1094. He advised that the purpose of the veto is that the amendment to the Bill to change the year from 2010 to 2011 was in error.
Mayor McCourt discussed a previously distributed letter concerning the vetoing of Bill #1094. He advised that the purpose of the veto is that the amendment to the Bill to change the year from 2010 to 2011 was in error.Shall the bill pass the objections of the Mayor thereto notwithstanding.
Councilman KranknoCouncilman Whiteno
noCouncilman WhitenoCouncilman SteigerwaldnoCouncilman Hinkleno
noCouncilman HinklenoCouncilman SchroedernoCouncilman Allenno
noCouncilman AllennoCouncilwoman MullernoCouncilman Taylorno
noCouncilman TaylornoCouncilman Allen moved that the above referenced letter from Mayor McCourt be made a part of the record. 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 TayloryesPENDING LEGISLATION:
Councilman Allen moved to place Bill #1091 under New Business and assigned Councilman Steigerwald as the sponsor. 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 TayloryesNEW BUSINESS:
Bill #1091, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20-341 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI CONCERNING PARKING ON A SIDEWALK AND BETWEEN THE SIDEWALK AND THE STREET IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT was read for the first time.
Councilwoman Muller moved to amend Bill #1091 by deleting from line 38 the words “a sidewalk and/or” and line 39 by deleting the words “and street”. 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:
None
MISCELLANEOUS:
1.Mayor McCourt explained that the City receives the assessment rolls for the current year from St. Louis County, we then plug the numbers into a formula in a spreadsheet located on the state auditors website. These numbers, minus the current amount on-hand, plus the amount required to make a bond payment next year determines the tax rate. This year, to keep cost at a minimum, the dollar amount provided was for a 6 month bond payment instead the usual two payments within a 12 month period. This allowed the City to set a much lower tax rate. In the past the City provided a number for an entire year, but during a discussion with the auditors it was determined that since our budget year runs from July 1st – June 30tkrobinsonh, we could use six months instead of twelve. With our current economy this was determined to be a better approach.
Mayor McCourt explained that the City receives the assessment rolls for the current year from St. Louis County, we then plug the numbers into a formula in a spreadsheet located on the state auditors website. These numbers, minus the current amount on-hand, plus the amount required to make a bond payment next year determines the tax rate. This year, to keep cost at a minimum, the dollar amount provided was for a 6 month bond payment instead the usual two payments within a 12 month period. This allowed the City to set a much lower tax rate. In the past the City provided a number for an entire year, but during a discussion with the auditors it was determined that since our budget year runs from July 1st – June 30tkrobinsonh, we could use six months instead of twelve. With our current economy this was determined to be a better approach.100510 CC
2.Mayor McCourt advised that Tree Limb pick up will begin Monday, November 1st east of Old Halls Ferry Road.
Mayor McCourt advised that Tree Limb pick up will begin Monday, November 1st east of Old Halls Ferry Road. 3.Mayor McCourt advised that the Children’s Halloween Party will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Jamestown Mall from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Mayor McCourt advised that the Children’s Halloween Party will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Jamestown Mall from 6 pm to 8 pm.4.Councilwoman Muller advised that she is a strong proponent of the petition to present to President Barack Obama to request that Stan Musial be awarded the Medal of Freedom.
Councilwoman Muller advised that she is a strong proponent of the petition to present to President Barack Obama to request that Stan Musial be awarded the Medal of Freedom.FINAL COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC:
None
FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR:
None
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
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THE OCTOBER 5, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS AMENDED DURING THE OCTOBER 19, 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
