REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
MONDAY – MARCH 20, 2006 – 6:00 P.M. – CUBA CITY HALL COUNCIL ROOM
Mayor Bouse called the meeting to order. Aldermen present: Mike Moreland, Ralph Bayless, Don Conaway, Faye Howard, Kenny Killeen, and Les Murdock. City attorney present: Kent Robinson. Public Works Director present: Bob Baldwin.
Motion by Murdock, seconded by
Motion by Bayless, seconded by Murdock, to approve the March 6, 2006
meeting minutes. Discussion: Alderman Howard asked that on page two to
correct Howard’s concerns on Bill No. 1392 should be questioned the permanent
property only, nothing to do with equipment.
Vote: All ayes.
Motion by
Citizens participation: None.
Spring Clean Up. Public
Works Director Baldwin stated it has been done two different ways in the past.
Roll offs at the
Planning and Zoning Recommendations:
Mayor Bouse read the
Planning and Zoning recommendations for the council to approve the rezoning
request made by Eugene Pfeiffer for property adjoining the Westside Plaza
property from Residential (R1) to Commercial (C1). The rezoning is compliant with both the Cuba
Development Code and the City of
Fireworks bids. Mayor Bouse
presented the council bids from Silverado Fireworks and Showtime Pyrotechnics,
LLC. He compared each bid and both were
comparable. Mike Brummet
of Showtime was there to explain his bid.
Motion by Bayless, seconded by
Administration bids for the Community Development Block Grant for infrastructure improvements in the new industrial park. Mayor Bouse opened the only bid from MRPC in the amount of $3,160.00. Each aldermen was given the proposed bid to read over. Mayor Bouse suggested to come back to this later in the meeting for the criteria evaluation.
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Discussion of soliciting at the 4-way.
Attorney Robinson stated the only changes that were made are that no
person can be younger than 16 years old, has to be non-profit entities, can
solicit on other areas than median but must have cones. Alderman Murdock would like it to read a
bright colored vest instead of just orange as it could be yellow. Alderman Howard stated that 16-18 year olds
should be accompanied by a person 21 years of age or older. Motion
by Murdock, seconded by Bayless, for the attorney to move forward with the
above changes in the ordinance.
Vote: All ayes.
New Bike Trail. Public Works Director stated that there isn’t much to discuss on this until the engineering report comes back. This will be put on the April 3rd council meeting.
Discussion of new well. Public
Works Director contacted Missouri Engineering who contacted DNR and a renewal
of the permit is needed. At this point,
the construction plan can still be used and overall costs will not exceed $1000
for the permit process. The projection
total cost is less than $170,000. The
well itself will cost $113,000+ the difference of the price is the well
house. Motion by Bayless, seconded by Murdock, to move forward with the well
process that includes the price of the well.
Vote: All ayes.
Public Works Director Report:
Chip and Seal Project (52,742 sq. yds.)
West Asphalt Total $68,564.60*
Mid State Total $123,943.70
Pierce Asphalt – No bid
Asphalt Overlay (3,966 tons)
West Asphalt Total $164,589.00*
Mid State Total $194,334.00
Pierce Asphalt Total $190,368.00
1500 KVA Padmount Transformer for Ozark Dye Casting
Solomon Corp. $14,400.00*
Jerry’s Electric $17,850.00
Arkansas Electric No bid
Motion by Moreland, seconded by Bayless, to approve the lower bidders*
presented above. Vote: All ayes.
Public Works Director discussed
the hay cutting at the Treatment Plant and Airport. The area needs lime. Alderman Howard stated the city should pay
for the lime this year and next year the
person who would like the hay should do it.
Alderman Moreland inquired how much is it to mow. Mayor Bouse stated he does not see why the
city should pay for lime.
Motion by Bayless, seconded by Moreland, to have the first reading of Bill No. 1394 by caption only. Vote: All ayes. Discussion: Alderman Howard inquired why the city wasn’t
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allowing both spouses to each
take 12-week leave for sick parent or new child when they work together. Attorney Robinson relayed this is only the
minimum requirements needed for the federal act. The city can amend the handbook as it sees
fit, this ordinance is only a foundation of what is mandatory under law. Motion
by Bayless, seconded by Murdock, to approve the ordinance written. City Clerk Nash read Bill No. 1394 – An
ordinance adopting Section 2-141, Article IV, Chapter 2 of the
Motion by Howard, seconded by Murdock, to have the first reading of
Bill No. 1395 by caption only.
Vote: All ayes. City Clerk Nash read Bill No. 1395 – An
ordinance amending Section 2-135, Article IV, Chapter 2 of the
Motion by Bayless, seconded by Conaway, to have a second reading of
Bill No. 1397 by caption only.
Vote: All ayes. City Clerk Nash read Bill No. 1397 – An
ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of Cuba,
Motion by
Continuation of the CDBG procurement.
Motion by Howard, seconded by Bayless, to award the administration
services to MRPC for $3,160.00 once approved by the State for the single bid. Discussion: council has completed all evaluations on
MRPC, the evaluation copies are attached. Having fully evaluated the sole
bidder the Mayor asks for questions.
NONE. Murdock – abstain,
Alderman Murdock has set up IMS classes for April 11 and 12 at Recklein, from 7:00 a.m.-11:00 and noon-4:00. Motion by Murdock, seconded by Conaway, to approve the dates, time and location of the IMS classes. Vote: All ayes.
Alderman Murdock suggested the sign that directs the public to the court in the back of City Hall be removed.
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Alderman Murdock announced the Cuba Celebration meeting will be held tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall.
Alderman Murdock asked if the attorney was working on the mutual aid and the executive order.
Mayor’s appointments. Alderman
Howard suggested to appoint Martha Nelson and Denise Bessemer to the Park and
Recreation Commission. Motion by Bayless, seconded by Howard, to
appoint Martha Nelson and Denise Bessemer to the Park and Recreation
Commission. Vote: All ayes.
City Clerk Nash asked to attend
the Sunshine Law seminar with Attorney Robinson on May 24 for $249 per the
ordinance that she and attorney every two years. Motion
by Bayless, seconded by Murdock, to approve the City Clerk’s attendance at the
Sunshine Law Seminar. Vote: All ayes.
Mayor Bouse is still hearing a lot about the carbon monoxide detectors and would like the Board to look into this further even though this was just done by Alderman Murdock and Alderman Howard. Alderman Howard asked how you can enforce an ordinance of this kind. Alderman Murdock stated is we do this, it must be done for everyone. Some communities have inspectors. Mayor Bouse stated an ideas was to have the Gas Department check this when someone moves in. Public Works Director stated the only way to enforce is to have an occupancy permit every time a resident changes hands; however, that happens so frequently. The Board did not want to move forward on this.
Mayor Bouse presented the council
with a site plan for Oco-Tool. It is not to scale as there isn’t a survey on
file. It complies with setbacks. Attorney Robinson suggested if the council
approves this they need to set a minimum green space buffer. Annalee Williams
asked if the council approves will the city get the buffer deeded back to
them. Mayor Bouse was unsure. The council was unsure of having a park, just
have trees and benches along the
Mayor Bouse is getting complaints
about traffic on the west side of town on Old 66 where the speed limit goes
from 55mph to 35mph.
Mayor Bouse stated that Frisco’s
contacted him and would like to get parking on the south side of the railroad
tracks. There isn’t much parking there
now.
Mayor Bouse announced that MoDOT is holding a listening post at the courthouse in Steelville on March 23 from 5-7p.m.
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City Collector Nina Snowden mentioned the Meet the Candidate forum at the High School Commons on Thursday, March 23 from 6-8, sponsored by Citizens Against Meth.
Motion by Murdock, seconded by Moreland, to go into closed session
pursuant to RSMo 610.021 Section 3) Personnel. Roll call vote: Moreland –yes, Bayless – yes, Conaway – yes,
Howard –yes,
Mayor Bouse called a three-minute recess prior to convening in executive session.
Actions of executive session:
Motion by
Motion by Howard, seconded by
Alderman Killeen went to the hallway to call citizens back in. No other persons present at this time.
Motion by Bayless, seconded by Conaway, to adjourn. Vote:
All ayes.
Christine Nash, City Clerk