The Carl Junction City Council met in regular session on Tuesday January 5, 2010 at 7:00 PM at City Hall. Mayor Mike Moss called the meeting to order with the following present: Richard Zaccardelli, Don Marshall, Carl Skaggs, Mark Powers, Steve Daniels, Dee Lynn Davey Walter Hayes and Wayne Smith. Also present were City Administrator Steve Lawver, City Clerk Maribeth Matney and City Attorney Mike Talley.

AGENDA

Carl Skaggs motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Richard Zaccardelli seconded. All in favor. No opposed. Carl Skaggs motioned to approve the consent agenda. Steve Daniels seconded. All in favor. No opposed.

PUBLIC FORUM

Gary Stubblefield, 200 Karen Drive, introduced himself representing the Chamber of Commerce. He stated they meet the 1^st Thursday of each month at the Police Department at 7:30 AM. Their meetings last about 1 hour and would like to see the City get involved. They are looking forward to the New Year. Steve reported that Gary is the new president of the Chamber this year.

There was no one else for public forum.

BRIARBROOK CID PETITION

The City Clerk gave her certification results to the council regarding the Briarbrook CID petition. The total assessment value was $31,723,280 with 934 owners. The assessment needed per the statutes is $15,861,640 with 467 owners. The total assessments certified was $18,060,570 with 492 owners. She asked that the council set the public hearing date per state statute 67.1421. Steve Daniels asked what the 1^st date was available. Steve said that we thought we could meet the requirements if we set the date for 1/28/10. We have to advertise it and mail out notices. It was asked where we should have it. It was stated we could ask the school to have it in the auditorium. If not we could have it in our municipal court room. After some discussion Carl Skaggs motioned to have it at 7:00 PM on Thursday 1/28/10 at the Jerry Stark High School Auditorium and if the auditorium is not available to hold it at the CJ Municipal Court. Richard Zaccardelli seconded. All in favor. No opposed.

ORDINANCES

The council reviewed change order #1 with Total Electronics. It is for around $8000. The e-mail explains what the changes are in the contract. Carl Skaggs motioned to put “AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #1 TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARL JUNCTION, MISSOURI AND TOTAL ELECTRONICS CONTRACTING INC, TO SUPPLY AND INSTALL SPECIFIED ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS IN THE NEW RECREATION CENTER, CITY HALL, AND SENIOR CENTER FOR THE CITY OF CARL JUNCTION, MISSOURI, SAID CHANGE ORDER # 1 BEING TO ADD CABLING AND ACCESS CONTROL HARDWARE AND TO ELIMINATE A VIDEO PROJECTION SYSTEM FOR AN ADDITIONAL NET COST OF $8,087.41 AFTER CONTRACT ALLOWANCES, AND INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT COST TO $86,740.52; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE SAID CHANGE ORDER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CARL JUNCTION, MISSOURI” on first reading by title only. Mark Powers seconded. All in favor. No opposed. Carl Skaggs motioned to put it on second reading by title only with a roll call vote. Mark Powers seconded. Zaccardelli-y, Marshall-y, Skaggs-y, Powers-y, Daniels-y, Davey-y, Hayes-y, W Smith-y. Motion on Ordinance #10-01 was approved by roll call vote, signed by the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and made a part of the permanent records of the City of Carl Junction.

The council reviewed the ordinance for the sale of Lot 81 in Carl Junction Original. P&Z had reviewed this in October. Dee Lynn Davey motioned to put “AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF VACANT LAND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARL JUNCTION, MISSOURI AND CARL JUNCTION FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO SELL ALL OF LOT NUMBER 81 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF CARL JUNCTION, JASPER COUNTY, MISSOURI, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT $20,000.00 FOR SAID LAND AND TO CONVEY SAID PROPERTY AS PROVIDED IN SAID CONTRACT; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CLERK AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND PROCESS SUCH DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO CONVEY SAID LAND” on first reading by title only. Carl Skaggs seconded. All in favor. No opposed. Dee Lynn Davey motioned to put it on second reading by title only with a roll call vote. Don Marshall seconded. Zaccardelli-y, Marshall-y, Skaggs-y, Powers-y, Daniels-y, Davey-y, Hayes-abstain, W Smith-y. Motion on Ordinance #10-02 was approved by roll call vote, signed by the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and made a part of the permanent records of the City of Carl Junction.

REPORTS

The council reviewed the Administration report. Maribeth added that we had received a letter stating that Steve had passed all his exams and is now a certified Economic Development Finance Professional.

Public Works report – there was nothing new to report.

Police Department report – there was nothing new to report.

Court Report – there was nothing to add.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

The Nuisance Committee had nothing to report.

The Long Range Planning Committee had nothing to report. They will be meeting 2/08/10 at 6:30 PM with the P&Z Committee.

The Budget/Finance Committee reported that they will be meeting 1/8/10 at 10:00 AM to go over the 6 month budget and schedule dates to start on next years budget. Steve Daniels said that he had questions from one of his residents in Ward IV about our financial statement of 10/31/09 and he had answered them for that resident.

The Human Resource Committee reminded everyone of the City Administrator’s evaluation form. Mike Talley stated he had received 12 back. Wayne Smith said he would get his in. Mark asked that a closed session be on the next meeting’s agenda.

The Public Facilities Committee had nothing to report.

The Code Review Committee had nothing to report.

The Citizen’s for Better Life asked when we planned on moving in the building. Steve said probably the end of February.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Wayne Smith asked Mike Talley if he had an answer to the question asked 2 weeks ago about the council’s discretion regarding the CID. Mike Talley has looked at it and it appears that it is a discretionary act by the Board. They are not obligated to approve it. Mike Talley will report more on it at the next meeting.

Steve Lawver reported that we had opened the bids for the TV’s for the Community Center. We received bids from Total Electronics and Best Buy. Total Electronics was $15919.73 and Best Buy was $13085.73. He is recommending we go with Best Buy. Carl Skaggs motioned to approve the bid by Best Buy. Steve Daniels seconded. All in favor. No opposed.

Steve then reported that to eliminate the stamped and stained concrete at the intersection would save the City $14162.00. There was some discussion about maintenance and work if the road would need to be cut for utilities. Carl Skaggs motioned to go with asphalt at the intersection. Don Marshall seconded. 7 (Zaccardelli, Marshall, Skaggs, Daniels, Davey, Hayes, Smith) in favor. 1 (Powers) opposed.

NEW BUSINESS

Mark Powers asked about the health community grants talked about in the MML newsletter. The deadline is this Friday. Steve said we did not apply but he would look into the grants.

City Clerk Matney pointed out the auditor’s management letter. He did not find anything in the audit but these are recommendations that we could adopt to help our internal auditing. She also pointed out that the MML Legislative Conference is in February. If any of the council wants to attend they need to let City Administration know so that reservations can be made. Mayor Moss stated he could not attend this year.

ADJOURNMENT

Mark Powers motioned to adjourn the meeting. Carl Skaggs seconded. All in favor. No opposed. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.

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CITY CLERK                                                                 MAYOR