Minutes of Regular Session

Monday, September 14, 2009

 

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met in regular session on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall with the following members present:

 

Mayor Raymond Gunter

Alderman Gary Grubbs     Alderman William Allen

Alderman Eddie Barnett, Jr.    Alderman Paul Barley

 

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.

 

Bids for the City’s purchase of two backhoes were called for.  The opportunity for submitting bids was then announced closed.

 

Approval of minutes

Motion was made by Alderman Allen and seconded by Alderman Barnett to approve the minutes of the August 10, 2009 regular session.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion was made by Alderman Barkley and seconded by Alderman Barnett to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2009 special session.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Payment of bills

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barnett to approve payment of the monthly bills.  Motion carried unanimously with Alderman Allen abstaining on payment of warrant number 44075 in the amount of $4.00 and with Alderman Grubbs abstaining on payment of warrant number 43955 to Eze Cook Gas Co. in the amount of $7.47.

 

Property 407 Wilson nuisance notice

Mr. William Callahan met with the Council with concerns about the notice to abate nuisance on the property at 407 Wilson Street.  Mr. Callahan explained that the property had belonged to his mother who is now deceased and that he had received notice from the State of Missouri concerning their interest in the property as a result of his mother’s care while in the nursing home.

 

After discussion on the matter it was agreed that Mr. Callahan would work on the property and abate the nuisance.

 

Property 798 S. Locust nuisance notice

Inga Ladd, representing Patsie Reid, Patsie Reid and Marcus Torres met with the Council concerning the property at 708 S. Locust Street.  While improvement had been made on the property and the current notice to abate nuisance had been satisfied as of today, the parties were reminded that maintaining the property in accordance with City Ordinances was an ongoing requirement and that all properties are subject to review at all times.

 

Drainage Improvement Grant

Rich Cochran met with the Council, at the Mayor’s request, to discuss the preliminary engineering report which had been submitted for funding of a drainage improvement project through the Disaster Relief Funding program.  The project includes the cleaning and channelizing of two main ditches which will speed the flow of water through the ditches.

 

Mike Mize to maintain web site

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Grubbs that Mike Mize be retained at the price of $100.00 per month to update and maintain the City’s website.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Paving Streets

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Allen approving the costs for paving of the sections of streets which include Front Street, Elm Street from Pine to Grand Avenue, South Oak Street from John to Haynes, Lucas Avenue from Park to South, Bage Street from East Martin to East Street, North Locust Street for 80 feet, Central Street from John to end of Central and Miller Road from Adrian to North at an estimated cost of $28,635.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Resolution backhoe grant

The following Resolution was then read.

 

RESOLUTION 2009-01-14-09

 

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL, MISSOURI FOR A 66,000.00 COMMUNITY FACILITIES GRAND FROM RURAL DEVELOPMENT.

 

     WHEREAS, the City of Campbell (hereinafter called Grantee) intends to apply for a Community Facilities Grant in the amount of $66,000.00 from the United States of America, acting through Rural Development (“the agency”), United States Department of Agriculture, acting under the provisions of the Community Facilities Grant Program (7 C.F.R. Part 3570, Subpart B) for the purpose of purchasing backhoes (herein referred to as the equipment); and

     WHEREAS, as a condition to and in consideration of receiving financial assistance in the form of the Community Facilities Grant from the agency, this Resolution is being adopted.

     THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, Grantee agrees as follows:

(1)    The Grantee hereby applies for, approves and accepts a Community Facilities Grant in an amount not to exceed $66,000.00 in accordance with the terms specified in the Letter of Conditions, the Grant Resolution and the General Requirements for Administration of Community Facilities Grants (RB Instruction 3570, Section B).

(2)    The mayor is hereby authorized and directed to apply for, approve, accept and take all actions necessary to obtain and complete the requirements of the Community Facilities Grant under the terms offered by the agency.

     This Resolution shall be in force and effect immediately.

     The voting was Yeas: 4, Nays 0, Absent: 0

 

(SEAL)

 

                                City of Campbell

 

                              By:_______________________________

                                      Raymond Gunter, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

_____________________________

Randall Baker, City Clerk

 

 

 

CERTIFICATION

 

 

     I, the undersigned Mayor of City of Campbell do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolutin was duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Aldermen duly called and held on the 14th day of September, 2009 and that such Resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way.  Dated this ____th day of ____________, 2009.

 

(SEAL)

                                _________________________________

                                Raymond Gunter, Mayor

 

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

 

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Barkley that the Resolution pass as Resolution 2009-01-14-09.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Resolution emergency generators

The following Resolution was then read.

 

RESOLUTION 2009-02-14-09

 

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL, MISSOURI FOR A $56,200.00 COMMUNITY FACILITIES GRAND FROM RURAL DEVELOPMENT.

 

     WHEREAS, the City of Campbell (hereinafter called Grantee) intends to apply for a Community Facilities Grant in the amount of $56,200.00 from the United States of America, acting through Rural Development (“the agency”), United States Department of Agriculture, acting under the provisions of the Community Facilities Grant Program (7 C.F.R. Part 3570, Subpart B) for the purpose of purchasing three generators (herein referred to as the equipment); and

     WHEREAS, as a condition to and in consideration of receiving financial assistance in the form of the Community Facilities Grant from the agency, this Resolution is being adopted.

     THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, Grantee agrees as follows:

(1)    The Grantee hereby applies for, approves and accepts a Community Facilities Grant in an amount not to exceed $66,000.00 in accordance with the terms specified in the Letter of Conditions, the Grant Resolution and the General Requirements for Administration of Community Facilities Grants (RB Instruction 3570, Section B).

(2)    The mayor is hereby authorized and directed to apply for, approve, accept and take all actions necessary to obtain and complete the requirements of the Community Facilities Grant under the terms offered by the agency.

     This Resolution shall be in force and effect immediately.

     The voting was Yeas: 4, Nays 0, Absent: 0

 

(SEAL)

 

                                City of Campbell

 

                              By:_______________________________

                                      Raymond Gunter, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

_____________________________

Randall Baker, City Clerk

 

 

 

CERTIFICATION

 

 

     I, the undersigned Mayor of City of Campbell do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolutin was duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Aldermen duly called and held on the 14th day of September, 2009 and that such Resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way.  Dated this ____th day of ____________, 2009.

 

(SEAL)

                                _________________________________

                                Raymond Gunter, Mayor

 

 

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

 

Motion was made by Alderman Allen and seconded by Alderman Barkley that the Resolution pass as Resolution 2009-02-14-09.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Nuisance violation

Municipal Prosecutor H. Mark Preyer had earlier notified the City of the status of certain court cases involving a continuing violation of the Municipal Nuisance Ordinance.  The Council was at this time updated on the matter.

 

Attorney withdraws concerning electric sale matters

Motion was made by Alderman Barkley and seconded by Alderman Barnett to accept the City Attorney’s request to withdraw as city attorney from all matters concerning the pending sale of the electric distribution system as his status as counsel for M & A Electric Power Cooperative would conflict in this area.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Special Counsel to represent on electric sale matters

The Council then agreed to hire special counsel for the sale of the electric distribution system.  The Board accepted the Mayor’s recommendation to hire Mr. Gary Newell as special counsel as Mr. Newell had handled the legal matters in connection with the ballot issues to sell both the distribution and production systems.

 

Bridge Pollock Street

The condition of the bridge on Pollock Street was discussed.  Motion was made by Alderman Allen and seconded by Alderman Barkley approving the repair of the bridge at an estimated cost of $2,000.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Closed Session

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Barkley 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 that litigation matters and personnel matters were discussed.

 

Fall Festival 2009

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Barkley allocating $250.00 to the 2009 Fall Festival.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Mobile homes purchased from Bud Hill

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barkley approving the purchase of two mobile homes from Bud Hill at the location of 912 and 912-A W. Martin contingent on Mr. Hill’s agreement to not place any other mobile homes on the site.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Backhoe bids

Bids for the purchase of two used backhoes through the Community Facilities Grant from Rural Development were opened.  Only one bid had been submitted.  The bid was from Dynamic Machinery of Jackson, Tennessee in the amount of $44,000.00 for a 2006 Case backhoe and $44,000.00 for a 2005 Case backhoe.

 

Motion was made by Alderman Barkley and seconded by Alderman Grubbs to accept the bid from Dynamic Machinery for the purchase of one used 2006 Case backhoe for $44,000.00 and one used 2005 Case backhoe for $44,000.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Adjournment

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