The Carl Junction City Council met in regular session on Tuesday May 20, 2008 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, Pat Smith, Dee Lynn Davey and Wayne Smith. Absent were Aldermen Mark Powers and Walter Hayes. Also present were City Clerk Maribeth Matney and City Attorney Mike Talley.

AGENDA

Pat Smith motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Carl Skaggs seconded. All in favor. No opposed. Pat Smith motioned to approve the consent agenda. Dee Lynn Davey seconded. All in favor. No opposed.

PUBLIC FORUM

There was no one for public forum.

P&Z CASES

The council reviewed the paperwork on Case #08-5 – Preliminary Plat of Briarbrook 8^th Addition – Heckert Construction. Richard Zaccardelli asked about Tee Lane and stated it was falling apart. Steve Lawver said that the P&Z recommended we accept the preliminary plat but before the final plat could be approved he would have to address the storm water ditches. They do not want grass lined ditches due to the steepness of the slopes. There was also discussion of access to our sewer lines in the rear of the properties. It was stated that was why the out lots are being dedicated to the City for access. Pat Smith motioned to approve the preliminary plat of Briarbrook 8^th Addition. Dee Lynn Davey seconded. All in favor. No opposed.

APPOINTMENT OF DAVID BUELL TO BOARD OF ADJ

Steve Lawver reported that David Buell had called him volunteering to serve on a committee for the City. We have an open position on the Board of Adjustments since Mike McDaniel resigned. David agreed he would be happy to serve on that committee. Steve stated that Mr. Buell is an Acquisition manager for Leggett & Platt. Mayor Moss then appointed Mr. Buell to the Board of Adjustments. Pat Smith motioned to approve the Mayor’s appointment of David Buell to the Board of Adjustments. Richard Zaccardelli seconded. All in favor. No opposed.

RECOMMENDATION FROM PUBLIC FACILITIES COMMITTEE ON AN ARCHITECT

Carl Skaggs, Public Facilities chairman, stated that they had interviewed 3 firms and narrowed it down to 2 that are equally qualified. He said that there are 4 more questions they needed to answer before they can make a final recommendation. Carl stated that they discussed an economical building, trying to make it a “green” facility and that it be expandable. He said that they all came prepared and came with different ideas. Carl then went over the 4 questions that needed to be answered next. Dee Lynn said that the 90 day window is going to be too short because they need time to get all of the ideas down first so that we don’t have to do a lot of change orders. They both talked about having different parts of the community chip in on the talks. It was asked if we were having a ground study done on the property. It was replied yes. After a lot of discussion it was decided that we would request the information by e-mail and after the committee reviews the replies they will decide if they need to meet again before the 6/3/08 meeting.

RECOMMENDATION OF PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN FROM PSU

Pat Smith said that there was no decision to be made tonight and that the Park/Pool Committee will be meeting Thursday 5/22/08 at 5:30 PM. She also said that Jimmy will go to Baxter Springs to take photos of their parks for ideas.

ORDINANCES

The council then reviewed the ordinance approving the contract with the Area Agency for Aging. We closed on the property Monday 5/19/08 and will take possession on 5/21/08 so we need to pass this ordinance tonight. He has talked with Chuck Brown and he has approved the contract to be signed. Richard Zaccardelli asked if we could hire one of their employee’s to help manage the facility part time. Their employee’s usually only work 25 hours a week. There will be rentals on weekend and we will need someone to manage that schedule and lock up after it is rented. It was also stated that we will need to switch utilities after we take possession. Pat Smith motioned to put “AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARL JUNCTION, MISSOURI AND AREA AGENCY ON AGING TO PROVIDE NUTRITION AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO SENIOR CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF CARL JUNCTION AT THE SENIOR CENTER LOCATED AT 1203 EAST PENNELL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT; PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CARL JUNCTION, MISSOURI” on first reading by title only. Carl Skaggs seconded. All in favor. No opposed. Pat Smith motioned to put it on second reading by title only with a roll call vote. Carl Skaggs seconded. Zaccardelli-y, Marshall-y, Skaggs-y, Powers-absent, P Smith-y, Davey-y, Hayes-absent, W Smith-y. Motion on Ordinance #08-24 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 department reports. There was nothing to add to the Administration report. Richard Zaccardelli asked about the street light at Briarbrook Drive & Par Lane. He said that the conduit has been put in. Maribeth Matney said she would contact Empire about scheduling it to be hooked up.

Public Works, Jimmy Chaligoj, was not at the meeting but Pat Smith asked about bids for the assembly of the playground equipment. Maribeth reported that we had to advertise it but we had received 2 bids so far, one for $18000 and the other for $21000. Richard Zaccardelli said that they have had problems with this one sewer line several times and this last time we called Joplin and they brought their camera. Richard suggested we investigate in getting a camera for our PW Department. We found the exact location and problem immediately with Joplin’s camera.

Steve reminded the council about Eggs & Issues on 5/30/08 at 7:00 AM. It cost $5 per person. He needs to let them know how many will be coming. Richard Zaccardelli and Mayor Moss both said they plan to attend.

Chief Haase had nothing extra to report. Richard asked about the animal ordinance. Wayne Smith, Nuisance Committee chairman, said that it was OK with their committee and needed to go to the Code Review Committee to make sure that there were no conflicts with our current ordinances.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Don Marshall asked if Empire was putting street lights in his ward. Empire has been working on Dean Drive. Maribeth Matney was not sure about street lights and would check out her list. Wayne Smith said that there is one light by his house and another by an alley.

Steve Lawver said he needed a closed session for Real Estate at our next council meeting. Mayor Moss said he may not be able to attend that meeting due to his work hours being switched.

City Clerk, Maribeth Matney, asked if any council would be attending the Legislative wrap up meeting in Monett, Wednesday 6/4/08. If they planned on attending she needed to know by 5/28/08 to make the reservation.

NEW BUSINESS

Don Marshall said that he has found someone who can move Barnett’s building and asked if Steve had gotten a hold of him yet. Steve reported that he has not returned his phone call yet. He also located another person but he is out of town this week and will call him next week. Wayne Smith asked about the benches up there and if we could move them to our parks since we need benches. Mayor Moss said he thought Brian Barnett wanted the benches but if not we would have Jimmy start to move them to our parks.

Richard Zaccardelli then asked if we could have short sleeve shirts with our new city logo on them for the council members. Richard Zaccardelli motioned that we purchase short sleeve shirts with our new city logo on them. Pat Smith seconded. All in favor. No opposed. There was some discussion about screen printed and embroidered shirts. Pat Smith said we should check with Ozark Athletic for prices also.

Chief Haase reported that we have posted 2 properties in town for high weeds that we can’t get a hold of the owners on. We will be holding a hearing on them and will probably have to abate the nuisance and put a lien on the property.

ADJOURNMENT

Carl Skaggs motioned to adjourn the meeting. Richard Zaccardelli seconded. All in favor. No opposed. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.

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CITY CLERK                                                         MAYOR