Minutes of Regular Session

Monday, July 12, 2010

 

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met in regular session on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall with the following members present:

 

Mayor Raymond Gunter

Alderman William Allen     Alderman Eddie Barnett, Jr.

Alderman Paul Barkley

 

City Clerk Randall Baker was present and performed the duties of his office.

 

City Attorney Mike Mowrer was present as legal counsel for the City.

 

Mayor Raymond Gunter called the session to order and requested a roll call.

 

Approval of minutes

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Allen to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2010 regular session.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Barkley to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2010 closed session.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion was made by Alderman Allen and seconded by Alderman Barnett to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2010 special session.  Motion carried with three yes and Alderman Barkley abstaining as he was not present at the special session. 

 

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Allen to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2010 closed session upon the correction of “Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barkley to return to open session.  A roll call vote was taken with Alderman Barnett voting yes, Alderman Barkley voting yes, Alderman Grubbs voting yes and Alderman Allen voting yes.” To “Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Grubbs to return to open session.  A roll call vote was taken with Alderman Barnett voting yes, Alderman Grubbs voting yes and Alderman Allen voting yes.”  Motion carried with three yes and with Alderman Barkley abstaining as he was not present at the special session.

 

Payment of bills

Motion was made by Alderman Allen and seconded by Alderman Barnett to allow payment of the monthly bills.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

Alderman Grubbs present at meeting

Alderman Gary Grubbs responded to the roll call as present at 6:15 p.m.

 

Mary Bevel-Water line on Highway 53 South

Mary Bevel addressed the Council concerning a broken water main servicing the water supply to her property, which is outside the city limits.  She asked the Council if she was responsible for the cost of the repair for the main.  City Clerk Randall Baker explained to her that he had done research and the city had always paid to fix those lines in the past and would continue to do so.

 

Ordinance setting minimum fine for pit bull dog inside city limits

The following bill was then introduced and read.

 

 

BILL NO. 687                                          ORDINANCE NO. 687

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 600 OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL, MISSOURI PROHIBITING CERTAIN DOGS IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE PUNISHMENT.

 

WHEREAS, it is in the public’s interest that said Ordinance Number 600 be amended.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL, MISSOURI AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.  Section 2.  Punishment of Ordinance No. 600 is deleted and in its place a new Section 2 is inserted as follows:

     Section 2.  Punishment.  The owner or keeper of any of the above defined dogs found within the city limits of the City of Campbell shall be punished by a fine of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and may be jailed for up to ninety (90) days or both.  Additionally, the dog or dogs shall be immediately confiscated by the Animal Control Officer of the City.  If a violation of this Ordinance continues, each day’s violation shall be deemed a separate violation.

Section 2.  Conflicting Ordinances Repealed.  All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.

Section 3.  This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage, approval and adoption.

Read the first time, passed and approved this 12th day of  July, 2008.

Read the second time, passed and approved this 12th day of July, 2008.

 

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Raymond A. Gunter - Mayor

 

Attest:

 

 

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Randall Baker - City Clerk

 

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Allen that the Bill be placed upon a second reading.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barkley that the Bill pass and become Ordinance Number 687.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Police Officers instructed on zero tolerance for pit bull dogs

Alderman Barnett reported that he had met with police officers about the matter of pit bull dogs inside the city limits and informing them of the zero-tolerance for the pit bull dogs.  He explained to the officers that identifying the pit bulls should be left up to the court and not the officer.

 

Sale of property at 512 Central Avenue

Motion was made by Alderman Barkley and seconded by Alderman Grubbs to offer for sale the city owned property located at 512 Central Avenue and more fully described as the south sixty feet of lot 4 block 8 Forrest Hill Addition with a minimum bid of $2500.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Sale of 1997 Ford pickup

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Barkley that bids be solicited for the sale of the Street Department 1997 Ford F-250 pickup truck.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Sunshine Law reviewed

At this time Mayor Gunter spoke to the Board about the Sunshine Law and asked the City Attorney to review the law with the Council.  City Attorney Mike Mowrer gave the Council an overview of the Law and discussed many of the rules for closed session.

 

Closed Session

Motion was made by Alderman Allen and seconded by Alderman Barnett to go into closed session to discuss matters as allowed under section 610.021, RSMo and those matters only.  A roll call vote was taken with Alderman Barnett voting yes, Alderman Barkley voting yes, Alderman Grubbs voting yes and Alderman Allen voting yes.

 

After returning to open session the minutes reflect personnel matters were discussed.

 

 

In other open session business the following action was taken.

 

Steve Williams increase in pay

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Allen to approve an increase in pay of $.75 per hour for Wastewater Department Superintendant Steve Williams retroactive to the June 28, 2010 payroll ending date.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Rondal Fisher increase in pay

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barnett to approve an increase in pay of $1.00 per hour for Water Department Superintendant Rondal Fisher effective July 9, 2010.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Rinda Williams increase in pay

Motion was made by Alderman Barkley and seconded by Alderman Barnett to approve an increase in pay of $1.00 per hour for police department employee Rinda Williams retroactive to the June 21, 2010 payroll ending date.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Po Boys donation

Motion was made by Alderman Allen and seconded by Alderman Barnett to donate $250.00 to the Po Boys Softball Day in the city park.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Treat property 1117 East Haynes Street

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barnett to pay the inspection fee by Smith and Company for the property at 1117 East Haynes Street to allow the fire department to use the structure for a fire burning exercise provided the shingles are first removed by the property owner.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Authorize bank account signature card change

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Barkley approving the change of the authorized signatures on the City of Campbell checking account number 000051 with First Community Bank to Mayor Raymond Gunter, City Treasurer Jim Lawrence and City Clerk Randall Baker with Deputy City Clerk Nikki Brooks being authorized to sign Randall Baker’s name as city clerk, with her initials noted, in the absence and at the direction of the City Clerk.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Loans combined

Motion was made by Alderman Allen and seconded by Alderman Barkley approving the combining of First Community Bank loans numbers 71548 and 72451 and to secure that combined loan with certificate of deposit number 116575 and to extend the loan to May, 2011 upon First Community Bank’s agreement.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Vacate portion of Wilson Street

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barkley instructing the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance to vacate a portion of Wilson Street off Speedway Street.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Adjournment

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Allen to adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.

                                

                               ________________________________

                               Raymond Gunter, Mayor

ATTEST:

 

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Randall Baker, City Clerk