Board of Aldermen Meeting

CITY OF WILLARD-BOARD OF ALDERMEN SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 9, 2010 WILLARD CITY HALL, 224 W. JACKSON ST Board present: Aldermen Richard Simpson, Aldermen David Hemphill, Aldermen Pat Lloyd, Aldermen Doug Johnson, Aldermen Tim Magee, and Aldermen Bryan Vincent. Not present was Mayor Jamie Schoolcraft. Also present: Deputy City Clerk/Community Relations Officer Kate Gould, Director of Planning and Development Randy Brown, Emergency Management Director Stacy Winters and City Attorney Sativa Boatman-Sloan. Guest present: Kim Haase, Brandon Beck, Tony Smith, and Park Board Chairman Blaine Kennard. Aldermen Simpson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Aldermen Simpson called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.. Roll Call Deputy City Clerk Kate Gould called roll call. Aldermen Simpson-present; Aldermen Hemphill-present; Aldermen Lloyd-present; Mayor Schoolcraft--------------; Aldermen Johnson-present; Aldermen Magee-present; and Aldermen Vincent-present. FIRE WORKS ORDINANCE 1ST AND 2ND READING Aldermen Simpson opened the meeting for citizen input regarding changes to the fireworks ordinance. Blaine Kennard asked about fireworks being banned from the city parks and it was pointed out that there was a line in the ordinance prohibiting fireworks in city parks. The Aldermen discussed the two versions of the proposed fireworks ordinance. A few Aldermen stated that they liked the second version that had additional safety requirements. The Aldermen discussed the time limit for use of fireworks on the Fourth of July. Deputy City Clerk, Kate Gould suggested that the Aldermen pass the ordinance as written and amend the time limit for use of fireworks on the Fourth of July at the next regular meeting. Willard Board of Aldermen Minutes Page 1 June 9, 2010  Deputy City Clerk Kate Gould read by title version two of the fireworks ordinance. BILL NO. 10-12 ORDINANCE 060910 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 210.207 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF WILLARD PERTAINING TO FIREWORKS. Motion made by Aldermen Hemphill and seconded by Aldermen Magee to approve the 1st reading by title of the Fireworks Ordinance. Aldermen Simpson- Aye; Aldermen Hemphill-Aye; Aldermen Lloyd-No; Aldermen Johnson-Aye; Aldermen Magee-Aye; and Aldermen Vincent-Aye. Five votes aye, and one vote no. Motion carried. Deputy City Clerk Kate Gould read by title version two of the fireworks ordinance. Motion made by Aldermen Johnson and seconded by Aldermen Vincent to approve the 2nd reading by title of the Fireworks Ordinance. Aldermen Simpson- Aye; Aldermen Hemphill-Aye; Aldermen Lloyd-No; Aldermen Johnson-Aye; Aldermen Magee-Aye; and Aldermen Vincent-Aye. Five votes aye, and one vote no. Motion carried. Adjourn Meeting Motion made by Aldermen Lloyd and seconded by Aldermen Johnson to adjourn the special meeting. Aldermen Simpson-Aye; Aldermen Hemphill-Aye; Aldermen Lloyd-Aye; Aldermen Johnson-Aye; Aldermen Magee-Aye; and Aldermen Vincent-Aye. All votes aye. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.. Kate Gould, Deputy City Clerk Jamie Schoolcraft, Mayor Willard Board of Aldermen Minutes Page 2 June 9, 2010