JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL Regular Session

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL Regular Session – May 1, 2007

COUNCIL & STAFF PRESENT:

Jeff Newton Mayor

Martha Rowe Councilmember

Jill McCord Councilmember

Tom Mayer Councilmember

Aaron Rodgerson Councilmember

Howard Hickman City Attorney

Mari E. Macomber City Manager

Vickie Brumbaugh City Clerk

John Buckwalter Public Works Director

Jim Hughes Police Chief

Pat Meredith Human Resource Director

The City Council of the City of Kirksville, Missouri, met in a Regular Session on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.

INVOCATION/PLEDGE

A Layperson from the Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, gave the Invocation.

Boy Scout Troop 401, and Leader Randy Behrens, led the Pledge of Allegiance.

MINUTES

Councilmember McCord moved to approve the minutes of the regular session of April 17, 2007; seconded by Councilmember Rowe. The motion carried by the following vote: Mayor Newton - aye; Councilmembers: Mayer - aye; McCord - aye; Rodgerson – aye; Rowe - aye. Nays – none.

ORDER OF AGENDA

City Manager Macomber asked the Council to add an agenda item under Action Presentation – A Resolution in memory of Steve Hurst.

Councilmember Mayer moved to approve the order of the agenda, as amended; seconded by Councilmember Rodgerson. The motion carried by the following vote: Mayor Newton - aye; Councilmembers: Mayer - aye; McCord - aye; Rodgerson – aye; Rowe - aye. Nays – none.

INFORMATION PRESENTATION

None.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

None.

ACTION PRESENTATIONS

BILL NO. 2007-22 RESOLUTION NO. R5-1-545

WHEREAS, the people of our City have been shocked and grieved by the unexpected and sudden death of Steve Hurst, an honored and respected employee of the City for the past twenty-three years and six months; and

WHEREAS, Steve Hurst was a very capable, honest, energetic and trustworthy employee, loved by all; and

WHEREAS, Steve Hurst was faithful in the performance of his duties as a firefighter from October 1983, and promoted to Fire Lieutenant in 1997, and advanced to Fire Captain in 1979 to January 2003; and

WHEREAS, Steve Hurst also served the citizens of Kirksville as a Utility Operator at the Water Treatment Plant of the Public Works Department from 2003 until his death on April 30, 2007; and

WHEREAS, the City of Kirksville Council, Staff and Employees mourn his loss and extend to his family our sincere sympathy in this time of their bereavement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this memorial be made a part of the official records of our City, and that an official copy of this expression of our sympathy be delivered to the family of Steve Hurst.

Councilmember Rowe moved to approve Bill No. 2007-22; seconded by Councilmember McCord. The motion carried by the following vote: Mayor Newton - aye; Councilmembers: Mayer - aye; McCord - aye; Rodgerson – aye; Rowe - aye. Nays – none.

Mayor Newton read the Resolution.

City Manager Macomber announced the visitation and funeral services and that flags will be flown at city buildings only from Wednesday morning until Friday morning. The Public Works department will close from 9:00 a.m. to noon to allow employees to change and attend the services. Those who will not be attending will have work assignments. The Fire Department will attend, and other city employees will be given the opportunity to also attend.

BILL NO. 2007-23 RESOLUTION NO. R5-1-546

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE APPLICATIONS WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR A LOAN UNDER THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, AS AMENDED (33 U.S.C. 466, ET SEQ.); AND THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM FOR LOANS UNDER THE MISSOURI CLEAN WATER LAW (SECTION 644,RSMO).

WHEREAS, under the terms of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, and the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the United States of America and the State of Missouri have authorized the making of loans to authorized applicants to aid in the construction of specific public projects.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kirksville City Council,

That Mari E. Macomber is hereby authorized to execute and file applications on behalf of the City of Kirksville with the State of Missouri for loans to aid in the construction of Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation, including Basins C and F; and

That Mari E. Macomber, City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources may reasonably request in connection with the application which is herein authorized, to sign all necessary documents on behalf of the applicant, to furnish such assurances to the Environmental Protection Agency and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources as may be required by law or regulation, and to receive payment on behalf of the applicant.

Councilmember Rowe moved to approve Bill No. 2007-23; seconded by Councilmember Rodgerson.

City Manager Macomber this Resolution authorizes the City Manager to sign documents for the State Revolving Fund Program for loans to aid in the improvements to wastewater.

The motion carried by the following vote: Mayor Newton - aye; Councilmembers: Mayer - aye; McCord - aye; Rodgerson – aye; Rowe - aye. Nays – none.

Bid – Truck

Councilmember Rowe moved to authorize the City Manager to purchase a ¾ ton four-wheel drive truck from Tom Boland Ford, Hannibal, for a total net cost of $27,839; seconded by Councilmember McCord.

John Buckwalter reported a 1999 ¾ ton truck with snow plow is scheduled for replacement. This truck services the lift stations, and clears snow from the parking lot and drives of the lift stations. Three bids were received.

The motion carried by the following vote: Mayor Newton - aye; Councilmembers: Mayer - aye; McCord - aye; Rodgerson – aye; Rowe - aye. Nays – none.

Bid – Mini Van

Councilmember Rodgerson moved to approve the purchase of a Dodge Caravan from Ratliff and Reed; seconded by Councilmember Mayer.

Jim Hughes explained that one of the marked vehicles scheduled for internal replacements was totaled in an accident. The insurance company, of the other driver, paid the City $11,125 for the vehicle. This payment provided an opportunity to replace the old detective unit with a newer vehicle. Bids were received and rejected due to not meeting specifications. Ratliff and Reed had a vehicle at 14,000 miles over the specs, but would sell for $9,999.

The motion carried by the following vote: Mayor Newton - aye; Councilmembers: Mayer - aye; McCord - aye; Rodgerson – aye; Rowe - aye. Nays – none.

Committee/Board Appointments

Councilmember Rowe moved to appoint Diane Apa to the Nancy Reed Fugate Commission; seconded by Councilmember McCord.

Mari Macomber reported that Luella Atterberry resigned from the Nancy Reed Fugate Commission. Diane is the daughter of Luella, is recommended by the Commission’s President and she is available to serve.

The motion carried by the following vote: Mayor Newton - aye; Councilmembers: Mayer - aye; McCord - aye; Rodgerson – aye; Rowe - aye. Nays – none.

Adjournment to Executive Session

Councilmember McCord moved to adjourn to an Executive Session regarding a Real Estate Matter, RsMO 610.021(2); seconded by Councilmember Rodgerson. The City Clerk called the roll as follows: Councilmember Rowe, aye; Councilmember McCord, aye; Mayor Newton, aye; Councilmember Mayer, aye; Councilmember Rodgerson, aye. Nays None.

Mayor Newton adjourned the meeting, to an Executive Session, at 5:55 p.m.

Vickie Brumbaugh, CMC, MRCC

City Clerk