REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF CUBA, MISSOURI

MONDAY – FEBRUARY 7, 2005 – 5:30 P.M. – CUBA CITY HALL COUNCIL ROOM

 

Mayor Koch called the meeting to order.  Aldermen present:  Mike Moreland, Ralph Bayless, Judy Schroeder, Faye Howard, Kenny Killeen, and Brad Bouse.  City attorney present:  Kent Robinson.  Public Works Director present:  Bob Baldwin. 

 

Motion by Bayless, seconded by Killeen, to approve the agenda as presented.  Vote:  All ayes. 

 

Motion by Bayless, seconded by Howard, to approve the regular minutes of January 18, 2005.  Vote:  Five ayes.  Schroeder – abstain.  Motion by Killeen, seconded by Moreland, to approve the executive session minutes of January 18, 2005.  Vote:   Five ayes.  Schroeder – abstain.  Motion by Bayless, seconded by Killeen, to approve the special meeting minutes of January 24, 2005.  Vote:  Five ayes.  Schroeder –abstain.

 

Motion by Bayless, seconded by Howard, to pay the bills as presented.  No discussion.  Vote:   All ayes. 

 

Citizen participation:  Ms. Norma Bretz presented the council with a Tourism Center update:  From June 2004 – current date; 3500 vehicles, 1089 phone calls.  There have been people from 24 different states and three countries visit.  Ms. Bretz announced that she and Mr. Bretz will attend the Working Women Survival Show.

 

Mr. Don Fuchs stated that an existing statute states “a new business cannot alter the existence of the lifestyle of surrounding residents.”  Mr. Fuchs told a story of police chasing a patron of the adult entertainment establishment into Dr. Fuchs’ yard, which he has concerns for this family.  Attorney Robinson relayed that the violation of the adult entertainment is on the municipal docket for Wednesday, February 9. 

 

Emergency Preparedness Director, Les Murdock made a January 2005 report (see attached):

·        Sirens were not tested due to weather

·        Discussion with Animal Control and Police on where to store the dog pens

·        Fire Department returned the EOC phone to Les

·        Damage Assessment and Spotters class set for March 2 and March 7

·        Les attended meetings in St. James and Rolla on Jan. 19&20

·        Les attended a CERT class in Rolla on January 21&22

 

City Collector, Nina Snowden requested to have a “No Tax Due” letter from businesses that collect sales tax to eliminate the delinquency problem. Snowden stated it is not a problem for her to do this.  Ms. Snowden asked Comptroller Farace on her opinion in which she did not disagree.  Motion by Bayless, seconded by Bouse, to have the attorney look into this and amend the ordinance if need be.  Vote:   All ayes. 

 

 

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Airport Manager, Fred Goodwin gave an update on the status of the Federal Grant the city received.  As of this date, two of the three years have been approved.  Mr. Goodwin believes that there is a possibility of an extension of an additional three years.  A bid package has been put together and approved by the State to put a slurry code on the runways and around the hangars.  This gives more life out of the numbers.  They will finish up the fencing of 150 feet and there is a trench where the power line runs and asphalt is crumbling that will be replaced.  The Airport will be shut down for 30 days during the renovations.  Will do this during one of the non-busy months.  The ad is in the paper and will run for three weeks and will be opened on March 4th.  Mr. Goodwin mentioned that engineers look at a five-year and 20-year plan.  Mr. Goodwin stated that gas sales have improved over the past year due to the fuel cards.  There are 160 patrons that have the cards.

 

Public Works Director Baldwin presented the council with two nuisance complaints.  Notification and inspections were presented as well.

 

1.         615 School, Jocar Investments  Baldwin recommends abatement.  Motion by Bayless, seconded by Killeen, to abate the nuisance.  Vote:  All ayes. 

 

2.         404 James, Jamie Tallent.  Baldwin recommends to send to public hearing.  Motion by Bayless, seconded by Killeen, to send to public hearing on February 22, 2005 at 5:45 p.m.  Vote:  All ayes. 

 

Motion by Bayless, seconded by Howard, to have the first reading of Bill No. 1353 by caption only.  Vote:  All ayes.  City Clerk Nash read Bill No. 1353 – An ordinance rezoning a parcel of land within the limits of the City of Cuba, Missouri, from R-1 (Residential single and two family District) to R-2 (Multiple Family District).  First reading roll call vote:  Moreland – yes, Bayless –yes, Schroeder –yes, Howard – yes, Killeen –yes, and Bouse –yes.  Alderman Howard ask for this to sit until the Feb. 22, 2005 council meeting.

 

Motion by Killeen, seconded by Howard, to have the first reading of Bill No. 1354 by caption only.  Vote:  All ayes.  City Clerk Nash read Bill No. 1354 – An ordinance amending Section 24-254 of the Cuba, Missouri, City Code to increase the service call charge from $15.00 to $25.00 per call.  First reading roll call vote:  Moreland – nay, Bayless –yes, Schreoder –yes, Howard –yes, Killeen –yes, and Bouse –yes.  Motion by Schroeder, ……MOTION DIES FOR LACK OF A SECOND.  Alderman Killeen ask to let this ordinance sit until the Feb. 22, 2005 council meeting to give citizens a chance to read  in the paper again. 

 

Alderman Bouse had discussions with the persons who own the proposed south service road land (KaSH Lending—Kamler, Sanders, and Hayes).  They have proposed to remove the billboard sign contingent upon the city moving the dirt for the roadway.  There has been potential business that is lost due to not having a way to get to the land.  Public Works Director Baldwin relayed   KaSH Lending is willing to pay for the relocation of the sign; however the city will proceed with the negotiations with the sign company for a price in relocation.  Motion by Bayless, seconded by Killeen, to have Public Works Director Baldwin get some cost estimates.  Vote:  All ayes. 

 

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Motion by Killeen, seconded by Bouse, for Mayor Koch to negotiate with the sign company for relocation.  Vote:  All ayes.  Cost estimates will be a line item for the next meeting.

 

Alderman Schroeder read the paperwork from Attorney Paulus on getting businesses to purchase a business license.  Ms. Schroeder is interested in having the utilities shut off.  Attorney Robinson stated this is bad policy as a business has a potentially large loss without utilities.  Attorney Robinson suggested on increasing the penalties.  However, ultimately, attorney Robinson agrees this is an enforcement issue that needs to be dealt with quicker.  Attorney Robinson will look into drafting a new ordinance. 

 

Alderman Moreland received phone calls on the appreciation of the tree trimming.  Alderman Moreland inquired when a pipe on Mapleshade would be removed.  PW Director Baldwin stated it will be removed soon.

 

Alderman Howard gave a thumbs up to Joe Miller and crew on the job well done at City Hall.

 

City Collector Nina Snowden mentioned if the License ordinance is redone, to consider that before a relocation license is given the old location must be paid up.

 

Mayor Koch had the pleasure of speaking at the Lion’s Club District Meeting where there was a tour to look at murals.  There was a good response.

 

Mayor Koch received a letter from the University Extension  to appoint a representative to the Crawford County Extension Council.  Mayor Koch asked if there were any interested parties; Les Murdock has served in the past.  Alderman Howard showed an interest.  Motion by Bayless, seconded by Schroeder, to have Faye Howard serve on the Crawford County Extension Council for a two-year term.  Vote:  All ayes.  Motion by Bayless, seconded by Schroeder, to have Les Murdock as a back up.  Vote:  All ayes. 

 

Mayor Koch received a letter from the VFW urging donation for flags.

 

Motion by Bayless, seconded by Moreland, to go into closed session pursuant to RSMo 610.021 Section (1) causes of action and potential causes of action.  Roll call vote:  Moreland – yes, Bayless –yes, Schroeder –yes, Howard –yes, Killeen –yes, and Bouse –yes. 

 

Mayor Koch started executive session immediately. 

 

            Actions of executive session:

Motion by Bayless, seconded by Killeen, to go back into open session.  Vote:  All ayes. 

 

 

Motion by Bayless, seconded by Killeen, for Attorney Robinson to pursue civil legal action against Nowhere Bar & Grill for violation of city ordinance.  Roll call vote:  Moreland – yes, Bayless –yes, Schroeder –yes, Howard –yes, Killeen –yes, and Bouse –yes. 

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Motion by Bayless, seconded by Killeen, to adjourn.  Vote:  All ayes. 

 

 

 

Christine Nash, City Clerk