JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL                       Regular Session – March 20, 2006

 

COUNCIL & STAFF PRESENT:

 

Martha Rowe                             Mayor

Tim Crist                                   Mayor Pro Tem

Ralph Cupelli                             Councilmember

Jeff Newton                                Councilmember

Howard Hickman                        City Attorney

Mari E. Macomber                     City Manager

Vickie Brumbaugh                      City Clerk

John Buckwalter                        Public Works Director

Jim Hughes                               Police Chief

 

The City Council of the City of Kirksville, Missouri, met in a Regular Session on Monday, March 20, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.

 

INVOCATION

Councilmember Ralph Cupell gave the Invocation.

 

PLEDGE

The Mayor and Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

MINUTES

Councilmember Cupelli moved to approve the minutes of the regular session of  March 6,  2006, as distributed; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Crist.  The motion carried by the following vote:  Mayor Rowe,  aye; Mayor Pro Tem Crist, aye; Councilmember Cupelli, aye; Councilmember Newton,  absent.  Nays, none.

 

ORDER OF AGENDA

City Manager Macomber reported information regarding Item 6E – Committee/Board Appointments:  The Council had discussed appointing Greg Hunt to the Airport and Transportation Commission.  It was just found out today that Greg Hunt is also being considered for a part-time job at the Airport.  The Council may wish to delay making the appointment.

 

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

None.

 

ACTION PRESENTATIONS

 

Lantel Communications Change Order for Highway 63 Water Main

Councilmember Cupelli moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a change order with Lan-Tel Communications and Underground Services, Incorporated for the Highway 63 South Water Main Extension project in the amount of $10,189; seconded by Councilmember Newton.

 

Public Works Director John Buckwalter reported the change order is for additional costs for two crossings over Bear Creek.

 

The motion carried by the following vote:  Mayor Rowe, aye; Mayor Pro Tem Crist, aye; Councilmember Cupelli,  aye; Councilmember Newton, aye.  Nays, none.

 

 

Water Distribution System Agreement Amendment with Benton &Assoc

Mayor Pro Tem Crist moved to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with Benton and Associates for  completion of construction inspection for a water distribution main extending the city’s water distribution system from approximately Shepherd Avenue south to the Airport; seconded by Councilmember Newton.

 

John Buckwalter explained the additional fee of $17,500 is for soil testing, evaluation and development of design alternatives, where required, when unanticipated conditions were encountered at the Bear Creek crossing.

 

The motion carried by the following vote:  Mayor Rowe, aye; Mayor Pro Tem Crist, aye; Councilmember Cupelli,  aye; Councilmember Newton, aye.  Nays, none.

 

Trailers and Attachments for Skid Steer Loaders

Councilmember Cupelli moved to approve the purchase of trailers and attachments for skid steer loaders from Marten’s Trailer Sales, Crown Power and Equipment and RSC for a total cost of $21,295.26; seconded by Councilmember Newton.

 

John Buckwalter reported bids for the skid steer loaders will be opened on March 28.  The needed attachments and trailers were bid separately.

 

The motion carried by the following vote:  Mayor Rowe, aye; Mayor Pro Tem Crist, aye; Councilmember Cupelli,  aye; Councilmember Newton, aye.  Nays, none.

 

Bass Club Tournament

Councilmember Cupelli moved to approve a request from Roy Buck and the Bass Club for the tournament use of Forest Lake on April 2, May 27, June 17 and September 2, 2006; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Crist.  The motion carried by the following vote:  Mayor Rowe, aye; Mayor Pro Tem Crist, aye; Councilmember Cupelli,  aye; Councilmember Newton, aye.  Nays, none.

 

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Councilmember Cupelli announced that TIF will be meeting to discuss the courthouse design.

 

City Manager Macomber explained that since the next formal meeting is April 3, the day before the election, the Council may wish to re-organize on Thursday, April 6, or the following Monday, April 10.  Councilmember Newton said he would be out of town on the 10th .  There was a consensus of the Council to meet on Thursday, April 6.

 

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro Tem Crist moved to adjourn; seconded by Councilmember Newton.  The motion carried by the following vote:  Mayor Rowe, aye; Mayor Pro Tem Crist, aye; Councilmember Cupelli,  aye; Councilmember Newton, aye.  Nays, none. 

 

Mayor Rowe adjourned the meeting at  7:20 p.m.

 

 

                                                                                                Vickie Brumbaugh, CMC/MRCC

                                                                                                            City Clerk