Minutes of Regular Session

Monday, April 12, 2010

 

New officials oath of office

At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Monday, April 12, 2010 the oath of office was administered by City Clerk Randall Baker to Ward One Alderman William Allen and Ward Two Alderman Eddie Barnett, Jr. who were elected at the April 6, 2010 election.

 

After the swearing in of the elected officials the City Council reconvened in regular session with the following members present.

 

Mayor Raymond Gunter

Alderman William Allen     Alderman Eddie Barnett, Jr.

Alderman Gary Grubbs    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.

 

Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Property from John & Betty Bishop

 

The following Bill was then introduced and read.

 

BILL NO. 684                                             ORDINANCE NO. 684

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL, MISSOURI AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE FOR THE SUM OF $2,500.00 OF A MOBILE HOME AND LOT DESCRIBED AS: LOT 1, BLOCK 22, ROSE HILL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CAMPBELL, DUNKLIN COUNTY, MISSOURI. 

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WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Campbell, Missouri have found and determined that in order to provide for the good and proper operation of said City  an Ordinance authorizing the purchase of a mobile home and certain real estate located within the City should be and is by this Ordinance adopted and placed into effect.

1. John D. Bishop and Betty J. Bishop, husband and wife, own a mobile home and  real estate described as:

     Lot1, Block 22, Rose Hill Addition to the City of Campbell, Dunklin County, Missouri.

2.  The property has been appraised for $2,500.00.

3.  The owners have agreed to transfer and convey to the City the mobile home and real estate for the price of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00).

4.  It is in the public’s interest that the City of Campbell purchase the property.

IT IS NOW ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL, MISSOURI, TO-WIT:

Section 1.  The Mayor and Clerk are authorized and directed to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the purchase and the City Attorney is directed to make the determination that the City is receiving fee simple absolute title to the property and to require such documentation as deemed necessary to insure the receipt of fee simple absolute title.

Section 2.  That the Clerk accept delivery of and cause to be recorded the General Warranty Deed from John D. Bishop and Betty J. Bishop, husband and wife, and that the Clerk accept the properly endorsed title to the mobile home.

Section 3.  That the Clerk, Treasurer and Mayor are authorized on behalf of the City to cause funds of the City in the amount of $2,500.00 to be paid to the owners.

Section 4.  Conflicting Ordinances Repealed.  All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.

Section 5.  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 April, 2010.

Read the second time, passed and approved this 12th day of April, 2010.

 

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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 Barkley that the bill be placed upon a second reading.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Allen that the bill pass and become Ordinance Number 684.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Steve Williams report on sewer system repairs

Wastewater Superintendent Steve Williams was present at the meeting and presented a report on needed repairs to the sewer system.  He stated the repairs would help with infiltration into the sewer system.  The repairs included:

1.  Needed camera work and a liner in the 8” main running along Bailey Street ditch near intersection of Bailey and Morgan Streets.  Water from the ditch is entering the sewer system at this site.

2.  Needed camera work and a liner under the drive at the circle drive of the High School.  Water is entering the sewer system from the ditch at this site.

3.  Needed camera work and possible root removal in sewer in field near the lift station road.

4.  Needed camera work and root removal in main 12 inch sewer from John Street to end of South Oak Street.

 

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barkley authorizing Mr. Williams to get estimates for the repair work and report back to the Council.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Drainage Improvement Grant

Motion was made by Alderman Barkley and seconded by Alderman Grubbs giving the Mayor the authority to reapply for funding in the approximate amount of $700,000.00 for a drainage improvement project through the Disaster Relief Funding program which includes the cleaning and channelizing of two main ditches in the City which will speed the flow of water through the ditches.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Resolution concerning agreement for severance pay

The following Resolution was read.

 

RESOLUTION 2010-04-12-01

 

A RESOLUTION TO PAY ONE-TIME SEVERENCE PAY TO CITY OF CAMPBELL ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES ALLEN EDWARDS II AND CURTIS THOMASON UPON ASSUMPTON OF RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BY OZARK BORDER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE.

 

     BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL, AS FOLLOWS:

 

     Section 1.  That the City of Campbell has sold its electric distribution system to Ozark Border Electric Cooperative and it is anticipated that OBEC will assume responsibility for the deistribution system on or about April 30, 2010, and;

 

 

 

     Section 2.  That Allen Edwards II and Curtis Thomason are employees of the Electric Department of the City and upon the assumption of responsibility for the distribution system by OBEC the City will not have positions for Edwards and Thomason in the Electric Department, and;

 

     Section 3.  That if Allen Edwards II and Curtis Thomason remain employees of the Electric Department of the City through the date that OBEC assumes responsibility for the distribution system then the City will pay Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) to Edwards and Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) to Thomason in the form of one-time severance pay, applicable taxes and withholding shall be deducted and withheld from the above amounts, and;

 

     Section 4.  That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to create a contract to set out the City’s desire of a one-time severance pay for Edwards and Thomason;

 

     Section 5.  That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.

 

          Passed this 12th day of April, 2010.

 

 

 

                                                              

                             Mayor

(SEAL)

 

ATTEST:

 

 

                            

City Clerk

 

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Grubbs that the Resolution pass.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Speeding and Stop Signs

Complaints of vehicles being observed by citizens speeding and running stop signs were discussed.

 

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Allen that the police officers spend 2 hours per shift randomly monitoring stop signs throughout the city.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Allen to have the City Attorney prepare an Ordinance for the installation of stop signs at the intersection of Lewis and Hopper Streets.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barnett requiring the police officers to randomly, during every hour of the daytime shift, patrol the city park and that video cameras be installed in the park which will be connected to the police station.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

City Park

The Council discussed other problems in the city park which included some juveniles verbalizing obscenities.  The City Attorney explained that juveniles can be held responsible for their actions which are in violation of local city Ordinances and state laws.  He stated that Campbell police officers should be familiar with all aspects of detention of suspects and that a report of any unlawful action by any juvenile or adult in the city park should be handled in the proper manner.

 

Electric Department Maintenance Building

As the city has sold the electric distribution system the electric department maintenance and storage building on Mill Street will be available to other city departments.  The Council agreed that the Street Department should relocate from John Street to Mill Street and that the property on John Street be sold.

 

Street Department Maintenance Building

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barkley that the Street Department property on John Street be advertised for sale and giving the Mayor the authority to have the property appraised and listed for sale.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Closed Session

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs 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 but no specific action was taken.

 

West Grand Parking and East Bound Traffic

The problem of vehicles not lowering speed when entering Campbell on U. S. Highway 62 from the west and potential accidents between those vehicles and anyone parking along West Grand in front of the medical clinic was discussed.  It was suggested that a device attracting a motorist’s attention to his or her speed would possibly be helpful in preventing accidents. 

 

Speed check device approved

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barkley authorizing up to $5,000.00 for the purchase of a SpeedCheck speed display.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Dug-out repairs

Bids for the repair of dug outs at the pee-wee and little league ball fields were reviewed.  The bids were $4,200.00 from Biggs and Sons Construction and Roofing and $4,800.00 from BP Builders.

 

Motion was made by Alderman Barkley and seconded by Alderman Barnett to accept the bid of $4,200.00 from Biggs and Sons Construction for the repair of dug outs at the pee-wee and little league ball fields.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Community Building Emergency Generator

The Mayor reported that he had been informed upon the transfer of the electric distribution system to Ozark Border Electric Cooperative the emergency generator at the community building would require a different type of hookup than is currently installed.  The exchange of the generator with one compatible with OBEC’s safety requirements is needed.

 

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barkley giving the Mayor the authority to negotiate for the replacement of the emergency generator at the community building.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Adjournment

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

 

 

                                   

                               ________________________________

                               Raymond Gunter, Mayor

ATTEST:

 

 

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Randall Baker, City Clerk

 

 

 

 

Adjourn Session

Monday, April 12, 2010

 

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

 

Mayor Raymond Gunter

Alderman William Allen  Alderman Gary Grubbs

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.

 

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

 

Approval of minutes

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barkley to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2010 regular session.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Payment of bills

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

 

Election results

The results of the April 6, 2010 election were read by the City Clerk as follows.

 

For Alderman Ward One:  Wm. Allen                 received 152 votes

                        Marty Powers              received  91 votes

For Alderman Ward Two:  Eddie Barnett, Jr.        received  93 votes

                        Dianne Robbins            received  70 votes

                        Bonnie Stokes             received   7 votes

 

Motion was made by Alderman Barkley and seconded by Alderman Grubbs to accept the certification of election results of the April 6, 2010 election as certified by County Clerk Carol Hinesly as true and correct.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Adjournment

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

 

 

                                   

                               ________________________________

                               Raymond Gunter, Mayor

ATTEST:

 

 

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Randall Baker, City Clerk