Board of Aldermen Meeting

CITY OF WILLARD BOARD OF ALDERMEN September 14, 2009 7:00 P.M. Board present: Mayor, Jamie Schoolcraft; Aldermen Richard Simpson; Aldermen Doug Johnson; Aldermen Pat Lloyd; Aldermen Paul Hood; Aldermen Louie Amodeo; Aldermen Bryan Vincent. Staff in attendance: City Clerk, Dale Duvall; Deputy City Clerk, Kate Gould; CFO, Karen Robson; Director of Development, Randy Brown; Interim Director of Public Works, Justin Reaves; Director of Parks and Recreation, Kevin McDonald; Chief of Police, Tom McClain; City Attorney, Doug Harpool; and Police Officer Bill Lingenfiesler. Guests: Lucille Murray, Marie Bird, David Hemphill, Shirley and David Rose, Darryl Biellier, Gene Thomas, Kim Haase, and Lin Schneider with the Cross Country Times newspaper. Attorney Doug Harpool opened the PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE AUTHORIZATION, PASSAGE, ENFORCEMENT AND UTILIZATION OF THE 2009 BUDGET. There were no comments or questions from the citizens or the Board so the hearing was closed. Mayor Jamie Schoolcraft led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Schoolcraft called the meeting to order. Roll Call City Clerk, Dale Duvall called roll call-Aldermen Richard Simpson-present; Aldermen Doug Johnson-present; Aldermen Pat Lloyd-present; Mayor Schoolcraft-present; Aldermen Paul Hood-present; Aldermen Louie Amodeo-present; Aldermen Bryan Vincent-present. Agenda Amendments/Approval of Agenda Motion made by Aldermen Vincent with a second by Aldermen Simpson to approve the agenda. Aldermen Simpson; Aldermen Johnson; Aldermen Lloyd-I; Aldermen Hood-I; Aldermen Amodeo-I; Aldermen Vincent-I. All votes aye. Motion carried. Minutes 08/24/09 Motion made by Aldermen Amodeo with a second by Aldermen Lloyd to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on August 24, 2009. Aldermen Simpson-I; Aldermen Johnson; Aldermen Lloyd-I; Aldermen Hood-I; Aldermen Amodeo-I; Aldermen Vincent-I. All votes aye. Motion carried. Citizens Input There was no citizen input. Financial Report BOA 9/14/09 Meeting Page 1of 3 Financial Statements: Motion made by Aldermen Lloyd with a second by Aldermen Simpson to pay the outstanding bills. Aldermen Simpson-I; Aldermen Johnson; Aldermen Lloyd-I; Aldermen Hood-I; Aldermen Amodeo-I; Aldermen Vincent-I. All votes aye. Motion carried. Backhoe Trade-In: Karen told the Board that it is time to trade-in the two backhoes. The approximate cost for the trade-in will be $14,500.00. Meter Upgrade/Replacement: Justin Reaves spoke to the Board regarding purchasing new meter equipment and software for the Hot Rod System. He will get more information and bring it back to the Board. Police Department Report -Chief McClain presented the Police Department report. Emergency Management Report –Stacey Winters was not present to present the Emergency Management report. Development Report –Randy Brown presented the Development report. Public Works Report-Justin Reaves presented the Public Works report. Parks and Recreation Report –Kevin McDonald presented the Parks and Recreation report. Community Relations Report-Kate Gould presented the Community Relations report. Appointment of Katherine Miles to Tree Board Mayor Schoolcraft stated that he would like to appoint Katherine Miles to the tree board for a two year term. Motion made by Aldermen Lloyd with a second by Aldermen Amodeo to accept the appointment. Aldermen Simpson-I; Aldermen Johnson; Aldermen Lloyd-I; Aldermen Hood-I; Aldermen Amodeo-I; Aldermen Vincent-I. All votes aye. Motion carried. Proposed Rezoning of 654 Hunt Rd. from A-1 to C-2 Motion made by Aldermen Vincent with a second by Aldermen Hood to accept the proposed rezoning. Aldermen Simpson-I; Aldermen Johnson; Aldermen Lloyd-I; Aldermen Hood-I; Aldermen Amodeo-I; Aldermen Vincent-I. All votes aye. Motion carried. Loan Resolution The Mayor explained to the Board that the City needs the loan because of the downturn in the economy. Aldermen Simpson and Aldermen Amodeo requested that Karen Robsen get the interest amount on the loan before the Board approves it. Karen will bring those numbers to the next meeting. Ethics Ordinance BILL NO. 09-21 ORDINANCE NO. 090914 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILLARD, GREENE COUNTY, MISSOURI, TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND SUBSTANTIAL INTERESTS FOR CERTAIN OFFICIALS. BOA 9/14/09 Meeting Page 2of 3 Second read was conducted by City Clerk, Dale Duvall. (1st read was conducted at the meeting on 8/24/09.) Motion made by Aldermen Simpson with a second by Aldermen Lloyd to approve the second read. Aldermen Simpson-I; Aldermen Johnson-I; Aldermen Lloyd-I; Aldermen Hood-I; Aldermen Amodeo-I; Aldermen Vincent-I. All votes aye. Motion carried. Old Business There was no old business. Mayor Jamie Schoolcraft stated that the board would be going into closed session to discuss Chapter 610.021 #1-Legal and #3 Personnel. Motion made by Aldermen Vincent with a second by Aldermen Amodeo to close the open session and open the executive session. Aldermen Simpson-I; Aldermen Johnson-I; Aldermen Lloyd-I; Aldermen Hood-I; Aldermen Amodeo-I; Aldermen Vincent-I. All votes aye. Motion carried. Motion made by Aldermen Vincent with a second by Aldermen Johnson to close the executive session, open the open session, and adjourn. Aldermen Simpson-I; Aldermen Johnson-I; Aldermen Lloyd-I; Aldermen Hood-I; Aldermen Amodeo-I; Aldermen Vincent-I. All votes aye. Motion carried. Meeting Adjourned. _____________________________ Dale Duvall, City Clerk _____________________________ Jamie Schoolcraft, Mayor of Willard BOA 9/14/09 Meeting Page 3of 3