Minutes of Regular Session

Monday, September 13, 2010

 

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met in regular session on Monday, September 13, 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 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.

 

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

 

Approval of minutes

Motion was made by Alderman Barkley and seconded by Alderman Barnett to approve the minutes of the August 9, 2010 regular session.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barkley to approve the minutes of the August 9, 2010 closed session.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Payment of bills

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barnett to allow the monthly bills with Alderman Grubbs abstaining on payment of warrant number 45715 in the amount of $10.35.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Potential Conflicts of Interest Ordinance

The following bill was then introduced and read.

 

Bill Number 688                                       Ordinance Number 688

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL, MISSOURI, TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND SUBSTANTIAL INTERESTS FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL, MISSOURI AS FOLLOWS;

 

     Section 1.  Declaration of Policy.  The proper operation of municipal government requires that public officials and employees be independent, impartial and responsible to the people; that government decisions and policy be made in the proper channels of the governmental structure; that public office not be used for personal gain; and that the public have confidence in the integrity of its government.  In recognition of these goals, there is hereby established a procedure for disclosure by certain officials and employees of private financial or other interests in matters affecting the city.

 

     Section 2.  Conflicts of Interest.  The Mayor or any member of the Board of Aldermen who has a substantial personal or private interest, as defined by state law, in any bill shall disclose on the records of the Board of Aldermen the nature of his interest and shall disqualify himself from voting on any matters relating to this interest.

 

     Section 3.  Disclosure Reports.  Each elected official, the chief administrative officer, the chief purchasing officer and the general counsel (if employed full-time) shall disclose the following information by May 1 if any such transactions were engaged in during the previous calendar year:

 

                 a.  For such person, and all persons within the first degree of consanguinity or affinity of such person, the date and the identities of the parties to each transaction with a total value in excess of five hundred dollars, if any, that such person had with the political subdivision, other than compensation received as an employee or payment of any tax, fee or penalty due to the political subdivision, and other than transfers for no consideration to the political subdivision; and

 

                  b.  The date and the identities of the parties to each transaction known to the person with a total value in excess of five hundred dollars, if any, that any business entity in which such person had a substantial interest, had with the political subdivision, other than payment of any tax, fee or penalty due to the political subdivision or transactions involving payment for providing utility service to the political subdivision, and other than transfers for no consideration to the political subdivision.

 

                  c.  The chief administrative officer and the chief purchasing officer also shall disclose by May 1, for the previous calendar year the following information:

 

                      1.  The name and address of each of the employers of such person from whom income of one thousand dollars or more was received during the year covered by the statement;

 

                      2.  The name and address of each sole proprietorship that he owned; the name, address and the general nature of the business conducted of each general partnership and joint venture in which he was a partner or participant; the name and address of each partner or co-participant for each partnership or joint venture unless such names and addresses are filed by the partnership or joint venture with the secretary of state; the name, address and general nature of the business conducted of any closely held corporation or limited partnership in which the person owned ten percent or more of any class of the outstanding stock or limited partnership that is listed on a regulated stock exchange or automated quotation system in which the person owned two percent or more of any class of outstanding stock, limited partnership units or other equity interests;

 

                      3.  The name and address of each corporation for which such person served in the capacity of a director, officer or receiver.

 

     Section 4.  Filing of reports.  The reports, in the attached format, shall be filed with the city clerk and with the secretary of state prior to January 1, 1993, and thereafter with the ethics commission.  The reports shall be available for public inspection and copying during normal business hours.

 

     Section 5.  When Filed.  The financial interest statements shall be filed at the following times but no person is required to file more than one financial interest statement in any calendar year:

 

                 a.  Each person appointed to office shall file the statement within thirty days of such appointment or employment;

 

                 b.  Every other person required to file a financial interest statement shall file the statement annually not later than May 1 and the statement shall cover the calendar year ending the immediately preceding December 31; provided that any member of the Board of Aldermen may supplement the financial interest statement to report additional interests acquired after December 31 of the covered year until the date of filing of the financial interest statement.

 

     Section 6.  Filing of ordinance.  If this ordinance is adopted prior to January 1, 1993, then the city clerk shall send a certified copy of this ordinance to the Secretary of State's office within ten days of its adoption.  If this ordinance is adopted on or after January 1, 1993, then the city clerk shall send a certified copy of this ordinance to the Missouri Ethics Commission within ten days of its adoption.

 

     Section 7.  Effective Date.  This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval and shall remain in effect until amended or repealed by the Board of Aldermen.

 

     Read the first time, passed and approved this 13th day of September, 2010.

 

     Read the second time, passed and approved this 13th day of September, 2010.

 

 

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ATTEST:                         Raymond A. Gunter, Mayor

 

 

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Randall Baker, City Clerk

 

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

 

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Barkley that the bill pass and become Ordinance number 688.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Burton vehicle damage

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Barkley approving payment to Gary Burton in the amount of $258.07 for damage to his vehicle.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Dispatching cut

Due to necessary budget cuts the discontinuance of the local dispatching through the police department was discussed.  The phone system will be enhanced which will allow the local police and fire telephone numbers to still be dialed for emergencies and the call will immediately go to the county 911 dispatch system which will have immediate contact with the local public safety personnel.

 

Motion was made by Alderman Allen and seconded by Alderman Barkley to eliminate the dispatcher positions and that the dispatching be done through the county 911 system.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Property 512 Central

Mr. Richard Hall had submitted a bid for the property at 512 Central.  At this time Alderman Barnett related that since the last Council meeting he had spoken to the adjacent property owners and they were not interested in purchasing the property. 

 

The City Clerk reported that another interest in the property had been indicated.

 

Motion was made by Alderman Barkley and seconded by Alderman Barnett that Richard Hall’s bid for the property at 512 Central be accepted on Friday, September 17, 2010 whatever the bid offer is if the other interest in the property is no longer interested.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Alderman Allen excused himself from the meeting at this point.

 

Gary Grubbs appointed to Housing Authority Board of Directors

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Barkley to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Gary Grubbs to the Campbell Housing Authority Board of Directors to fill the vacancy due to the expiration of Danny Ogden’s term who was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Gordon Ebbeson.  Motion carried unanimously with Alderman Grubbs abstaining.

 

Closed Session

Motion was made by Alderman Barkley 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, and Alderman Grubbs voting yes.

 

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

 

Burke hired as police officer

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barkley to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Randall Anthony Burke as a police officer at the rate of $8.00 per hour.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Officers Dillard and Williams increase in pay

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Grubbs approving an increase in pay of $.50 per hour for police officers David Dillard and Rinda Williams.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Minimum amount for fines

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barnett instructing the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance that would increase the minimum fine as fifty dollars plus costs for violation of City Ordinances.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Adjournment

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

 

 

                                   

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                               Raymond Gunter, Mayor

ATTEST:

 

 

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Randall Baker, City Clerk