City Council Agendas
Regular MeetingBlue Springs, MO · October 1, 2018
Minutes
CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 2018
A Meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, was held on Monday, October
1, 2018, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building, 1100
Smith Street with Mayor Carson Ross presiding.
COUNCILMEN IN Jerry Kaylor Dale Carter
ATTENDANCE Chris Lievsay Kent Edmondson
Ron Fowler Susan Culpepper
Also present were City Administrator Eric Johnson, Assistant City
Administrator Christine Cates, City Attorney Jacqueline Sommer, and
City Clerk Sheryl Morgan.
CALL MEETING Mayor Pro Tern Culpepper called the City Council meeting to order at
TO ORDER 6:01 p.m.
Councilman Fowler made a motion to amend the Agenda to move Item
MOTION TO AMEND
#18 - Oath of Office for Deputy Chief of Police, Stacey Edwards, to
AGENDA
immediately after the Consent Agenda. Motion seconded by
Councilman Lievsay and carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tern Culpepper stated Councilman Fowler requested
Agenda Item 3d - Contract for playground and splash pad be pulled
from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.
APPROVE CITY COUNCIL Councilman Fowler moved to approve the Minutes of the September
MINUTES 24, 2018 City Council Special Meeting. Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 74-2018 - Councilman Fowler moved to adopt Resolution No. 74-2018 approving
BANKING SERVICES a contract in the amount of $220,000 with UMB Financial Corporation,
1010 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106 for banking services.
Motion seconded by Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 75-2018 - Councilman Fowler moved to adopt Resolution No. 75-2018 approving
DONATION OF POLICE an agreement with the Blue Springs School District (BSSD) to donate
CRUISERS three Ford Crown Victoria police cruisers that have been taken out of
service, and to execute all documents necessary to transfer ownership
of the vehicles to BSSD. Motion seconded by Councilman Carter and
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 77-2018 - Councilman Fowler moved to adopt Resolution No. 77-2018 approving
PAVING OF PARK TRAILS a contract in the amount of $404,445 with Tandem Paving Co, Inc., for
AND ROADS paving of Burrus Old Mill Park trails and roads. This project is included
in the FY2018-19 CIP as project PR-01-18. Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION 78-2018 - Councilman Fowler moved to adopt Resolution No. 78-2018 approving
BASKETBALL COURT a contract with McConnell & Associates Corp. in the amount of
RENOVATIONS
$275,115.00 for Burrus Old Mill Park and Woods Chapel Park
basketball court renovations, CIP project# PR-01-18 and PR-21-18.
Motion seconded by Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 79-2018 - Councilman Fowler moved to adopt Resolution No. 79-2018 ratifying
EMERGENCY HVAC the City Administrator's authority to enter into a First Amended
REPAIRS
Contract with P1 Group, Inc. for the emergency replacement of
compressors and repairs to the HVAC units on the Adams Pointe
Conference Center, 1400 NE Coronado Drive, Blue Springs, MO
64014, increasing the amount of the contract to $62,000. Motion
seconded by Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 80-2018 - Councilman Fowler moved to adopt Resolution No. 80-2018 approving
DISPOSITION OF the disposition of Information Technology department records which
RECORDS
have met the required retention period as prescribed by the Blue
Springs Records Retention, Management, and Destruction Policy
dated November 28, 2016 and in accordance with the Missouri
Secretary of State's records retention guidelines. Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 81-2018 - Councilman Fowler moved to adopt Resolution No. 81-2018 approving
UPDATE TO PURCHASING updates to the City's Purchasing Policy to ensure compliance with the
POLICY
Federal Office of Management and Budget's Uniform Guidance on
procurement. Motion seconded by Councilman Carter and carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION 82-2018 - Councilman Fowler moved to adopt Resolution No. 82-2018 urging
PROPOSITION D the citizens of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, to become informed
related to Proposition D and to exercise the right to vote on November
6, 2018. Motion seconded by Councilman Carter and carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION 83-2018 - Councilman Fowler moved to adopt Resolution No. 83-2018 approving
FOP AGREEMENT WITH a three-year agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, West
OFFICERS
Central Missouri Regional Lodge 50 for Police Officers. Motion
seconded by Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 84-2018 - Councilman Fowler moved to adopt Resolution No. 84-2018 approving
FOP AGREEMENT WITH a three-year agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, West
SERGEANTS
Central Missouri Regional Lodge 50 for Sergeants. Motion seconded
by Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 85-2018 - Councilman Fowler moved to adopt Resolution No. 85-2018 approving
FOP AGREEMENT WITH a three-year agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, West
LIEUTENANTS
Central Missouri Regional Lodge 50 for Lieutenants. Motion seconded
by Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS Human Relations Commission
New Appointment: Susan Stokenbury - Vice Chairman
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Quin Evans - BSHS Student Rep.
Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Board:
New appointment: Olivia Michael - Student Rep.
RESOLUTION 86-2018 - Councilman Fowler moved to adopt Resolution No. 86-2018 a contract
CONCRETE REPAIR AND in the amount of $200,000.00 with Downey Construction, Inc. for
CONSTRUCTION
miscellaneous concrete repair/construction. Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
ITEM 3d - RESOLUTION Councilman Fowler expressed his appreciation for the lime and effort
76-2018 PLAYGROUND of the Park Commission and staff on this project at Burrus Old Miller
AND SPLASH PAD Park.
Councilman Fowler moved to adopt Resolution No. 76-2018 approving
a contract in the amount of $2,017,665.00 with Athco, LLC for the
purchase and installation of a playground and splashpad,
restroom/mechanical building and two shelter houses. This project is
included in the FY2018-19 CIP as project # PR-01-18. Motion
seconded by Councilman Lievsay and carried unanimously.
ADMINISTER OATH OF City Clerk Sheryl Morgan administered the Oath of Office to Deputy
OFFICE TO DEPUTY Chief of Police, Stacey Edwards.
CHIEF OF POLICE
SERVICE PIN TO JUDGE Mayor Pro Tern Culpepper awarded Presiding Municipal Judge Don
DON LORGRASSO Lograsso with a 15-year anniversary service pin.
PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Pro Tern Culpepper opened the Public Hearing to receive
REZONE TIDAL WAVE public comment to rezone from current "GB" (General Business) and
AUTO SPA
"LI" (Light Industrial) to "RC" (Regional Commercial) for the 1.387 +/-
DEVELOPMENT (RZ-08-18-
6529)
acre Tidal Wave Auto Spa development located north of SW
Westbound U.S. 40 Highway,+\- 550' west of SW 7 Highway at 6:12
p.m. The minutes of the public hearing were recorded by a certified
court reporter. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan entered one exhibit into the
record for the public hearing.
STAFF REPORT Nathan Jurey, Associate Planner reviewed the details of the rezoning
request.
APPLICANT Aaron March and Pettey Hardin presented details of the project and
answered questions from Council.
The Mayor Pro Tern, hearing no comments for or against, closed the
public hearing at 6:29 p.m.
INTRODUCTION AND 1•r Councilman Fowler introduced Bill No. 4598 approving the rezoning
READING - BILL NO. 4598 from current "GB" (General Business) and "LI" (Light Industrial) to "RC"
- REZONE TIDAL WAVE (Regional Commercial) for the 1.387 +/- acre Tidal Wave Auto Spa
AUTO SPA development located north of SW Westbound U.S. 40 Highway, +\-
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DEVELOPMENT (RZ-0 • · 550' west of SW 7 Highway. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first
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) reading of Bill No. 4598 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having
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previously been made available to the public.
Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4598 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
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2• READING - BILL NO, Ms, Morgan made the second reading of Bill No, 4598 by title,
4598 Councilman Carter moved to adopt Bill No. 4598 upon its second
reading and give ii ORDINANCE NO. 4761, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Fowler and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Lievsay - Aye Councilman Edmondson - Aye
Councilman Fowler - Aye Councilman Kaylor - Aye
Councilman Carter - Aye Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross - ABSENT
PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Pro Tern Culpepper opened the Public Hearing for
REZONE (RZ-08-18-6556) consideration of a Rezoning from "SF-7/PR-O" (Single-
AND HOOT OWL Family/Planned Residential Overlay) to "SF-7/PD" (Single-
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
Family/Planned Development) and a Planned Development Concept
CONCEPT PLAN (PDC-08-
18-6558) - HOOT OWL Plan for an approximate 40 +/- acre property located generally west
and east of SE Adams Dairy Parkway, and north of SE Major Road.
at 6:30 p.m. The minutes of the public hearing were recorded by a
certified court reporter. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan entered one exhibit
into the record for the public hearing.
STAFF REPORT Mike Mallon, Assistant Director of Community Development, outlined
the proposed rezoning and Planned Development Concept Plan and
addressed questions from Council.
APPLICANT Jed Baughman of Powell CWM was present to answer any questions
from Council.
The Mayor Pro Tern, hearing no comments for or against, closed the
public hearing at 6:47 p.m.
INTRODUCTION AND 181 Councilman Fowler introduced Bill No. 4599 City Clerk Sheryl Morgan
READING - BILL NO. 4599 made the first reading of Bill No. 4599 rezoning an approximate 40 +/-
- REZONE HOOT OWL acre property located generally west and east of SE Adams Dairy
(RZ-08-18-6556)
Parkway, and north of SE Major Road from "SF-7/PR-O" (Single-
Family/Planned Residential Overlay) to "SF-7/PD" (Single-
Family/Planned Development) by title; copies of the proposed Bill
having previously been made available to the public.
Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4599 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
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2• READING - BILL NO, Ms, Morgan made the second reading of Bill No,. 4599 by title,
4599 Councilman Carter moved to adopt Bill No. 4599 upon its second
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reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4762, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Lievsay and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Fowler - Aye Councilman Kaylor - Aye
Councilman Carter - Aye Councilman Lievsay - Aye
Councilman Edmondson - Aye Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross - ABSENT
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INTRODUCTION AND 1 r Councilman Fowler introduced Bill No. 4600 approving the Hoot Owl
READING - BILL NO. 4600 Planned Development Concept Plan. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made
- HOOT OWL PLANNED the first reading of Bill No. 4600 by title; copies of the proposed Bill
DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT having previously been made available to the public.
PLAN (PDC-08-18-6558)
Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4600 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
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2• READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4600 by title.
4600 · Councilman Carter moved to adopt Bill No. 4600 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4763, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Kaylor and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Carter - Aye Councilman Lievsay - Aye
Councilman Edmondson - Aye Councilman Fowler - Aye
Councilman Kaylor - Aye Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross - ABSENT
PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Pro Tern Culpepper opened the Public Hearing for
REZONE(RZ-08-18-6538) consideration of a Rezoning from "GB/PUD/R-O" (General
AND AMENDED PUD
Business/Planned Unit Development/Restricted Overlay) to
CONCEPT PLAN - THE
"TF/PUD/R-O" (Two-Family/Planned Unit Development/Restricted
GARDENS AT CHAPMAN
FARMS (PUDC-08-18-6539) Overlay) (RZ-08-18-6538) and an Amended PUD Concept Plan for
Chapman Farms, Lots 21-24, on 8.27 +/- acres at the northeast corner
of SW Colbern Road and SW 2nd Street for the development of 19
duplexes, totaling 38 residential units, proposed as The Gardens at
Chapman Farms 2nd Plat at 6:50 p.m. The minutes of the public
hearing were recorded by a certified court reporter. City Clerk Sheryl
Morgan entered one exhibit into the record for the public hearing
STAFF REPORT Senior Planner Matt Wright outlined the proposed rezoning and
Amended Planned Unit Development Concept Plan.
APPLICANT Applicant Randy Sallee of Sallee Homes reviewed the plans for the
project and answered questions from Council.
IN OPPOSITION TO Residents Greg Wills, Sr. and Bob Chaney detailed their objections to
the project.
The Mayor Pro Tern, hearing no further comments for or against,
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closed the public hearing at 7:13 p.m.
INTRODUCTION AND 1sr Councilman Fowler introduced Bill No. 4601 rezoning from
READING - BILL NO. 4601 "GB/PUD/R-O" (General Business/Planned Unit Development/
- REZONE THE GARDENS
Restricted Overlay) to "TF/PUD/R-O" (Two-Family/Planned Unit
AT CHAPMAN FARMS (RZ-
08-18-6538)
Development/Restricted Overlay) 8.27 +/- acres at the northeast
corner of SW Colbern Road and SW 2nd Street. City Clerk Sheryl
Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4601 by title; copies of the
proposed Bill having previously been made available to the public.
Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4601 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
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2• READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4601 by title.
4601 Councilman Carter moved to adopt Bill No. 4601 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4764, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Lievsay and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Edmondson - Aye Councilman Fowler - Aye
Councilman Kaylor - Aye Councilman Carter - Aye
Councilman Lievsay - Aye Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross - ABSENT
INTRODUCTION AND 1sr Councilman Fowler introduced Bill No. 4602 approving an Amended
READING - BILL NO. 4602 PUD Concept Plan for Chapman Farms, Lots 21-24, on 8.27 +/- acres
- AMENDED PUD at the northeast corner of SW Colbern Road and SW 2nd Street for
CONCEPT PLAN - the development of 19 duplexes, totaling 38 residential units,
CHAPMAN - THE .
GARDENS AT CHAPMAN proposed as The Gardens at Chapman F~rms 2nd Plat. . City Clerk
FARMS (PUDc- 08 _18_6539) Sheryl Morgan made the_f1rst rea~mg of Bill No. 4602 b~ title; copies
of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to the
public.
Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4602 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
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2• READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4602 by title.
4602 Councilman Carter moved to adopt Bill No. 4602 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4765, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Lievsay and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Kaylor - Aye Councilman Carter - Aye
Councilman Lievsay- Aye Councilman Edmondson - Aye
Councilman Fowler - Aye Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross - ABSENT
INTRODUCTION AND 1sr Councilman Fowler introduced Bill No. 4603 approving the Final Plat
READING - BILL NO. 4603 for Blue River Family Dental, a one (1) lot subdivision on 0.39 +/- acres
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- FINAL PLAT - BLUE at 709 W. Main Street. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first
RIVER FAMILY DENTAL reading of Bill No. 4603 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having
(PF-08-18-6531) previously been made available to the public.
Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4603 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
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2" READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4603 by title.
4603 Councilman Carter moved to adopt Bill No. 4603 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4766, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Lievsay and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Lievsay - Aye Councilman Edmondson - Aye
Councilman Fowler - Aye Councilman Kaylor - Aye
Councilman Carter - Aye Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross - ABSENT
INTRODUCTION AND 1sr Councilman Fowler introduced Bill No. 4604 approving a Shared
READING - BILL NO. 4604 Access Easement and Agreement between the City of Blue Springs
- SHARED ACCESS and Blue River Real Estate Investment LLC for a shared access
EASEMENT AND
easement between 709 W. Main Street and 711 W. Main Street. City
AGREEMENT - 709 AND
711 W. MAIN ST. Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4604 by title;
copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to
the public.
Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4604 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
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2" READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4604 by title.
4604 Councilman Carter moved to adopt Bill No. 4604 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4767, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Lievsay and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Fowler - Aye Councilman Kaylor - Aye
Councilman Carter - Aye Councilman Lievsay - Aye
Councilman Edmondson - Aye Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross - ABSENT
PRESENTATION - CALEA Tim Baysinger of the Commission on Accreditation for Law
ACCREDITATION Enforcement Agencies (GALEA) presented Police Chief Bob Muenz
with the Second Reaccreditation for the Police Department.
INTRODUCTION AND 1sr Councilman Fowler introduced Bill No. 4605 approving a Contract for
READING - BILL NO. 4605 Services with the Interim City Prosecutor, Mike Spiegel. City Clerk
- INTERIM CITY
Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4605 by title; copies
PROSECUTOR
of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to the
public.
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Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4605 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION Council discussed concerns over the approval of the contract with the
Interim City Prosecutor, Mike Spiegel. Presiding Municipal Court
Judge Don Lograsso explained the implications of not having an
Interim City Prosecutor. Council expressed the desire to know the
details and timeline for the permanent appointment as well as their
concern for public safety if the City does not have a City Prosecutor in
place.
MOTION TO TABLE BILL Councilman Lievsay moved to table Bill No. 4605 approving a contract
NO. 4605 - CONTRACT for services as Interim City Prosecutor with Mike Spiegel. Motion
WITH INTERIM CITY seconded by Councilman Carter and carried with a vote of 4-2 as
PROSECUTOR
follows:
Councilman Fowler - NO Councilman Kaylor - Aye
Councilman Carter - Aye Councilman Lievsay - Aye
Councilman Edmondson - Aye Councilman Culpepper - NO
Mayor Ross - ABSENT
INTRODUCTION AND 1sr Councilman Fowler introduced Bill No. 4606 amending the Code of
READING - BILL NO. 4606 Ordinances by adding a new subsection B to Section 235.030
-AMEND CODE Fireworks Causing Explosion in Chapter 235 Fireworks, to allow for
RELATING TO
fireworks display permits to be. issued throughout the year for public
FIREWORKS
and private aerial fireworks displays by licensed commercial or private
pyrotechnic operators. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first
reading of Bill No. 4606 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having
previously been made available to the public.
Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4606 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilman Kaylor and carried unanimously.
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2• READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4606 by title.
4606 Councilman Carter moved to adopt Bill No. 4606 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4768, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Kaylor and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Carter - Aye Councilman Lievsay - Aye
Councilman Edmondson - Aye Councilman Fowler - Aye
Councilman Kaylor - Aye Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross - ABSENT
INTRODUCTION AND 1sr Councilman Fowler introduced Bill No. 4607 amending Section
READING - BILL NO. 4607 215.015 of the Code of Ordinances to clarify that poultry are livestock
-AMEND CODE and farm animals. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of
Bill No. 4607 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously
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RELATING TO LIVESTOCK been made available to the public.
AND FARM ANIMALS
Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4607 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilman Kaylor and carried with a 5-1 vote (Councilman Lievsay
voting No).
2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4607 by title.
4607 Councilman Carter moved to adopt Bill No. 4607 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4769, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Kaylor and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Edmondson - Aye Councilman Fowler - Aye
Councilman Kaylor - Aye Councilman Carter - Aye
Councilman Lievsay - NO Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross - ABSENT
MAYORAL Mayor Ross is under the weather tonight and will be back in the office
ANNOUNCEMENTS in the next day or two and will be at the next Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT At 7:45 p.m., there was no further business to come before the
Council, Councilman Carter moved the meeting be adjourned. Motion
seconded by Councilman Fowler and carried unanimously.
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