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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BLACK JACK
12500 OLD JAMESTOWN ROAD
September 7, 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 7:35 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor McCourt discussed and reviewed the proposed 2010/2011 tax rate. He reviewed and discussed the Data Entry form which is used for rate calculation. This form is found on the State Auditor’s website. The Mayor called for questions and/or comments from the City Officials and the public. There being none.
Councilman Krank moved to close the Public Hearing. 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 Tayloryes PRESENTATIONS
1.Mayor McCourt and Councilman Allen presented a 40th Anniversary plaque to Chief Tim Fitch on behalf of the City of Black Jack Officials and residents for 40 years of partnership. Also, present was Lieutenant Colonel Ken Cox, Captain Troy Doyle, Sergeant Frank Kardasz and Officer Chris Pignataro.
Mayor McCourt and Councilman Allen presented a 40th Anniversary plaque to Chief Tim Fitch on behalf of the City of Black Jack Officials and residents for 40 years of partnership. Also, present was Lieutenant Colonel Ken Cox, Captain Troy Doyle, Sergeant Frank Kardasz and Officer Chris Pignataro.2.Chief Tim Fitch presented a plaque to Mayor McCourt and Councilman Allen in celebration of 40 years of partnering for professional and uncompromising police service for the City of Black Jack.
Chief Tim Fitch presented a plaque to Mayor McCourt and Councilman Allen in celebration of 40 years of partnering for professional and uncompromising police service for the City of Black Jack.3.Mayor McCourt and Councilman Allen presented Randall Gardner a plaque for his dedication, tireless hours and above and beyond the call of duty service to the residents of the City of Black Jack.
Mayor McCourt and Councilman Allen presented Randall Gardner a plaque for his dedication, tireless hours and above and beyond the call of duty service to the residents of the City of Black Jack.090710 CC
4.Mayor McCourt and Councilman Allen presented Officer Chris Pignataro a plaque for his years dedication and professionalism he exhibits to the residents of the City that is far above and beyond the call of duty.
Mayor McCourt and Councilman Allen presented Officer Chris Pignataro a plaque for his years dedication and professionalism he exhibits to the residents of the City that is far above and beyond the call of duty. PROCLAMATIONS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor McCourt called for additions, corrections or changes to the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2010. The minutes were approved as distributed.
COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, PETITIONS, ETC. FROM THE PUBLIC
Sylvester Taylor introduced himself as a Black Jack Fire Protection District Board Director and as the new State Representative for the 80th district. He encouraged the City Officials to feel free to contact him with any concerns and needs.
MAYOR’S REPORT
1.Mayor McCourt advised that he received a notice from Charter cable that they are closing their customer service center in Dellwood and will be moving their Overland location to a different location but still in Overland. He reminded the City Officials that the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee/Human Rights Commission is in need of members. This committee has a direct impact on the City’s ability to provide a Community Development Block Grant to the residents.
Mayor McCourt advised that he received a notice from Charter cable that they are closing their customer service center in Dellwood and will be moving their Overland location to a different location but still in Overland. He reminded the City Officials that the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee/Human Rights Commission is in need of members. This committee has a direct impact on the City’s ability to provide a Community Development Block Grant to the residents.2.Charter is also increasing fees on some of their services such as installation and reconnection fee is increasing from $29.99 to $49.99.
Charter is also increasing fees on some of their services such as installation and reconnection fee is increasing from $29.99 to $49.99.3.Hazelwood School District has requested that the City prepare a Resolution in support of Proposition H. The Mayor advised that he needed more information to consider the request.
Hazelwood School District has requested that the City prepare a Resolution in support of Proposition H. The Mayor advised that he needed more information to consider the request.4.Effective October 1st, AmerenUE is changing their name to Ameren Missouri
Effective October 1st, AmerenUE is changing their name to Ameren Missouri5.Fall Tree Limb pick up will begin November 1st. The schedule will be distributed and posted on the website.
Fall Tree Limb pick up will begin November 1st. The schedule will be distributed and posted on the website.6.The new microphones have been installed in the Council chambers.
The new microphones have been installed in the Council chambers.OFFICIALS
1.Councilman Steigerwald advised several streets in his Ward 2 have been repaved.
Councilman Steigerwald advised several streets in his Ward 2 have been repaved.2.Councilman Schroeder advised that he has a neighbor who is wheelchair bound that requested he mention his disappointment in the amount of time it takes to get tall grass cut. Mayor McCourt suggested that the neighbor contact the Receptionist to place his concern in the reporting system in order to be addressed.
Councilman Schroeder advised that he has a neighbor who is wheelchair bound that requested he mention his disappointment in the amount of time it takes to get tall grass cut. Mayor McCourt suggested that the neighbor contact the Receptionist to place his concern in the reporting system in order to be addressed.090710 CC
3.Councilman Allen advised that in 2009 he asked City Engineer, Vijay Bhasin to contact Missouri American Water about painting the fire hydrants throughout the City. Shortly thereafter he saw an article in the paper that the City of Florissant had fire hydrants painted. Later he saw hydrants in various areas throughout the City of Black Jack had been painted. He thanked Mr. Bhasin for his interaction.
Councilman Allen advised that in 2009 he asked City Engineer, Vijay Bhasin to contact Missouri American Water about painting the fire hydrants throughout the City. Shortly thereafter he saw an article in the paper that the City of Florissant had fire hydrants painted. Later he saw hydrants in various areas throughout the City of Black Jack had been painted. He thanked Mr. Bhasin for his interaction.4.Councilwoman Muller advised that she contacted Allied Waste on behalf of a disabled neighbor’s concerns with using the new automated trash pickup system. One phone call to Allied made the difference for her neighbor.
Councilwoman Muller advised that she contacted Allied Waste on behalf of a disabled neighbor’s concerns with using the new automated trash pickup system. One phone call to Allied made the difference for her neighbor.5.Councilman Steigerwald advised that the September issue of the North County Inc. enewsletter has the phone number for its newest member, CH2MHILL, listed as the phone number for City Hall. City Clerk, Karen Robinson advised that she would contact them tomorrow to make the correction.
Councilman Steigerwald advised that the September issue of the North County Inc. enewsletter has the phone number for its newest member, CH2MHILL, listed as the phone number for City Hall. City Clerk, Karen Robinson advised that she would contact them tomorrow to make the correction.REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS/BOARDS/COMMITTEE
Councilman Taylor advised that the Emergency Management Committee met and continued to review ICS100 and Rodney Grady provided a report on the radios. The radios have been tested on an ongoing basis and they are in excellent working condition.
SPECIAL COUNSEL
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill #1092, entitled, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING THE BUILDING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, EXPLOSIVES AND LAND DISTURBANCE CODES OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY AS AMENDED AS THE BUILDING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND EXPLOSIVES CODES OF THE CITY OF BLACK JACK, MISSOURI was read for the second time. Councilman Schroeder moved to place Bill #1092 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 Tayloryes Bill #1092 became Ordinance #1005
PENDING LEGISLATION:
Councilman Allen moved to place Bill #1093 under New Business and assigned Councilwoman Muller as the sponsor and Resolution #100901 under Resolution and assigned Councilman White as the sponsor. Motion was seconded and passed by a unanimous voice vote of the Council.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Bill #1093, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF LEWIS, RICE & FINGERSH AS SPECIAL COUNSEL AND SETTING THE COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES IN RESPECT TO REPRESENTATION IN CERTAIN LIMITED MATTERS was read for the first time.
Councilman Krank moved to suspend the rules and allow the second reading of Bill #1093. 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 Tayloryes Bill #1093, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF LEWIS, RICE & FINGERSH AS SPECIAL COUNSEL AND SETTING THE COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES IN RESPECT TO REPRESENTATION IN CERTAIN LIMITED MATTERS was read for the second time. Councilwoman Muller moved to place Bill #1093 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 Tayloryes Bill #1093 became Ordinance #1006
RESOLUTION:
Resolution #100901, entitled, SUPPORTING GRANT’S FARM AS A NEW UNIT OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE was read in its entirety. Councilman White moved to place Resolution #100901 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 Tayloryes Resolution #100901 is hereby attached and made a part hereof.
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MISCELLANEOUS:
Councilman Steigerwald moved to set the 2010/2011 Tax Rate at 0.622. 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 Tayloryes 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 8:20 p.m.
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THE SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED DURING THE SEPTEMBER 21, 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
