Board of Aldermen Meeting

CITY OF WILLARD BOARD OF ALDERMEN DECEMBER 27TH, 2007 6:00 P.M. Board present: Aldermen Paul Hood; Aldermen Gordon O’Quinn; Aldermen Louie Amodeo; and Mayor Jamie Schoolcraft. Also in attendance: City Clerk, Kathy Blakemore; CFO, Karen Robson; Director of Development, Randy Brown; Director of Public Works, Charlie Jones; Chief of Police, Tom McClain; Phone Operator, Tami Cobb; Meter Reader, Tyler Garrett; Planning & Zoning Secretary, Lucille Murray; and City Attorney, Doug Harpool. Guest present: Kirk Reisner; Ralph Hayes; Scott Hayes; Drew Hayes; Duane Parker; and Dick East. Mayor Jamie Schoolcraft led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Jamie Schoolcraft called the meeting to order. Roll Call City Clerk, Kathy Blakemore called the roll call, Aldermen Gugel------, Aldermen Hood- present; Mayor Schoolcraft-present; Aldermen O’Quinn-present; and Aldermen Amodeo- present. Aldermen Charlie Gugel arrived at 6:15. Agenda Amendments/Approval of agenda Mayor Jamie Schoolcraft asked if there were any amendments to the agenda. Motion made by Aldermen O’Quinn that he would like add to the agenda rental fees for the Community Building. CFO, Karen Robson stated that she had not prepared to discuss this issue at this meeting. Mayor stated that he has tried several times to get quotes from people but a lot of people have been off work due to the holidays. Motion made by Aldermen Paul Hood with second by Aldermen Louie Amodeo to table this discussion until the city gets more information together. Aldermen Gordon O’Quinns motion is on the table. Motion dues for lack of second. City Attorney, Doug Harpool stated that the issue before the body is whether to amendment the agenda or not. Motion made by Aldermen Paul Hood with second by Aldermen Louie Amodeo to approve the agenda as is. Paul Hood-yes. Louie Amodeo-yes. Gordon O’Quinn-no. Motion carried. Minutes 12/10/07 Motion made by Aldermen Paul Hood with second by Aldermen Louie Amodeo to approve the minutes for the regular meeting on December 10th, 2007. Paul Hood-yes. Louie Amodeo-yes. Gordon O’Quinn-no. Motion carried. Board of Aldermen Minutes Page 1 of 3 December 27th, 2007 Citizens Input Duane Parker spoke on behalf of the Lions Club about the Community Building Fees. Also, Drew Hayes spoke on behalf of the Boy Scouts Troop #52 on the same issue. Financial Statement Karen Robson, CFO requested approval of the November Financial Statements. Motion made by Louie Amodeo with second by Paul Hood to approve the November Financial Statements. All votes yes. Motion carried. Bids for Insurance Kirk Resiner with Advisor Insurance presented two bids for 2008, MOPERM in the amount of $44,199.00 and Missouri Rural Services Corp. in the amount of $60,698.00. Motion made by Paul Hood. Motion dies for lack of second. Motion made by Louie Amodeo with second by Gordon O’Quinn to approve the bid from Missouri Rural Services Corp. in the amount of $60,698.00. Louie Amodeo-yes. Gordon O’Quinn-yes. Charlie Gugel-no. Paul Hood-no. Mayor Schoolcraft-yes. Motion carried. Budget Amendment BILL NO. 07-47 ORDINANCE NO. 071227 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE PASSAGE, ENFORCEMENT AND UTILIZATION OF THE 2007 BUDGET REVISION. City Clerk, Kathy Blakemore, read the first reading. Motion made by Louie Amodeo with second by Charlie Gugel to approve the first reading. Charlie Gugel-yes. Paul Hood-yes. Gordon O’Quinn-yes. Louie Amodeo-yes. All votes yes. Motion carried. City Clerk, Kathy Blakemore, read the second reading. Motion made by Gordon O’Quinn with second by Paul Hood to approve the second reading. Charlie Gugel-yes. Paul Hood-yes. Gordon O’Quinn-yes. Louie Amodeo-yes. All votes yes. Motion carried. Boundary Agreement w/Springfield BILL NO. 07-45 ORDINANCE NO. 071210A AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WILLARD TO SIGN THE BOUNDARY AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. City Clerk, Kathy Blakemore, read the second reading. (1st reading was done on 12/10/07). Board of Aldermen Minutes Page 2 of 3 December 27th, 2007 Motion made by Gordon O’Quinn with second by Louie Amodeo to approve the second reading. Charlie Gugel-yes. Paul Hood-yes. Gordon O’Quinn-yes. Louie Amodeo-yes. All votes yes. Motion carried. Amendment to 2004 Wastewater Contract w/Spfld. BILL NO. 07-46 ORDINANCE NO. 071210B AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WILLARD TO SIGN THE AMENDMENT TO THE 2004 WASTEWATER AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. City Clerk, Kathy Blakemore, read the second reading. (1st reading was done on 12/10/07). Motion made by Gordon O’Quinn with second by Louie Amodeo to approve the second reading. Charlie Gugel-yes. Paul Hood-yes. Gordon O’Quinn-yes. Louie Amodeo-yes. All votes yes. Motion carried. Amendment to Land Development Regulations & Design Standards BILL NO. 07-44 ORDINANCE NO. 071210 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE CITY OF WILLARD, MISSOURI; REPEALING OR AMENDING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION HEREOF. City Clerk, Kathy Blakemore, read the second reading. (1st reading was done on 12/10/07). Motion made by Gordon O’Quinn with second by Paul Hood to approve the second reading. Charlie Gugel-yes. Paul Hood-yes. Gordon O’Quinn-yes. Louie Amodeo-yes. All votes yes. Motion carried. Old Business Aldermen O’Quinn asked Charlie Jones Director of Public Works update on the water issue. Charlie stated that they had chlorinated and were waiting on results from DNR. Mayor stated that he had nothing for closed session. Motion made by Louie Amodeo with second by Gordon O’Quinn to adjourn meeting. All votes yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. __________________________ Kathy Blakemore, City Clerk Board of Aldermen Minutes Page 3 of 3 December 27th, 2007