Board of Aldermen Meeting

CITY OF WILLARD BOARD OF ALDERMAN REGULAR MEETING July 9, 2012 Board present: Alderman Trapp-present, Alderman Roggensees-present, Alderman Hemphill- present, Mayor Keltner-present, Alderman Vincent-present and Alderman Simmons -present. Alderman Johnson was absent. Staff present: City Clerk, Dale Duvall; CFO, Karen Robson; City Administrator; Nicholas Heatherly; Parks and Recreation Director, Kevin McDonald; Chief of Police, Tom McClain and Willard Reserve Officer, Bill Lingenfielser. City Attorney Ken Reynolds was also present. Citizens in attendance: Sam Baird, Mindy Latham, Barbara Forshee, Wendell Forshee, Joe Crawford, Travis Sanders, Kevin King, Marlana King, Donna Crawford, Mike Crawford, Gary Rodocker, Adam, April, Luke and Gracie Smith, Leona Busse, Chris and Pam Conti and family and Donna Gordon. April Crain of the Cross Country Times newspaper was also present. Call to Order Mayor Tom Keltner called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Roll Call The City Clerk called the roll call. Alderman Trapp-present, Alderman Roggensees-present, Alderman Hemphill-present, Mayor Keltner-present, Alderman Johnson---, Alderman Vincent- present and Alderman Simmons-present. Agenda Amendments/Approval of Agenda Motion made by Alderman Vincent and seconded by Alderman Simmons to approve the agenda. Alderman Vincent-Aye, Alderman Johnson--- Alderman Simmons-Aye, Alderman Trapp-Aye, Alderman Roggensees-Aye and Alderman Hemphill-Aye. All votes aye. Motion carried. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting on June 11, 2012 Motion made by Alderman Vincent and seconded by Alderman Roggensees. Alderman Vincent- Aye, Alderman Johnson----, Alderman Simmons--Abstained, Alderman Trapp-Aye, Alderman Roggensees-Aye and Alderman Hemphill-Aye. Four votes aye. One abstention due to absence. Motion carried. Approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting on June 11, 2012 Motion made by Alderman Hemphill and seconded by Alderman Vincent to accept the minutes from the special meeting on 6-11-2012. Alderman Vincent-Aye, Alderman Johnson---, Alderman Simmons-Abstained, Alderman Trapp-Abstained, Alderman Roggensees-Aye and Alderman Hemphill-Aye. Three votes aye. Two abstentions due to absence. Motion carried. 07-09-12 BOA Minutes Page 1 of 4 Ceremonial Matters-Chief of Police, Tom McClain presented Officer Tony DiAngelo and Trooper Mike Adams each with a trophy in appreciation of their work with the PAL program. Several participants from the PAL program were awarded the Presidential Fitness award certificate for their hard work and participation in the PAL program. Citizen Input Joe Crawford spoke to the Board regarding the Willard Police Department. Mr. Crawford stated that he is concerned that officers are leaving the force and are not being replaced. Mr. Crawford asked the Board to look at what can be done to retain employees in the police department including looking at the wages that are paid. He also asked how the City can get by without a full staff in the police department. Financial Report June Outstanding Invoices- Motion made by Alderman Simmons and seconded by Alderman Trapp to approve the invoices. Alderman Vincent-Aye, Alderman Johnson---, Alderman Simmons-Aye, Alderman Trapp-Aye, Alderman Roggensees-Aye and Alderman Hemphill-Aye. All votes aye. Motion carried. Report from the City Administrator There were no questions or comments from the Board or the City Administrator. Amendment to Ordinance # 091214 (Seat Belts) (2nd Reading) First Reading: 06-11-2012 Second Reading: 07-09-2012 Council Bill No.: 12-31 Ordinance No.: 120709 AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE approving municipal code amendments to Title III, Traffic Code, Chapter 370, Vehicle Equipment, Article II, Other Vehicle Equipment, Section 370.160, Seat Belts, of the Municipal Code of the City of Willard. Second read was conducted by the City Clerk. Citizens Input –None Discussion/Vote- Motion was made by Alderman Simmons and seconded by Alderman Hemphill to approve the second read. Alderman Simmons-Aye, Alderman Trapp-Aye, Alderman Roggensees-Aye, Alderman Hemphill-Aye, Alderman Vincent-No and Alderman Johnson---. Four votes Aye. One vote Nay. Motion carried. 07-09-12 BOA Minutes Page 2 of 4 Ordinance between the City of Willard and the Springfield/Greene County Health Department (1st and 2nd Reading) First Reading: 07-09-12 Second Reading: 07-09-2012 Council Bill No.: 12-32 Ordinance No.: 120709A AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Willard, to execute an addendum to an existing agreement between the City of Willard and the City of Springfield dealing with animal control services, and declaring an emergency. First read was conducted by the City Clerk. Citizen Input-None Discussion/Vote- Motion was made by Alderman Vincent and seconded by Alderman Simmons to approve the first read. Alderman Simmons-Aye, Alderman Trapp-Aye, Alderman Roggensees-Aye, Alderman Hemphill-Aye, Alderman Vincent-Aye and Alderman Johnson---. All votes aye. Motion carried. Second read was conducted by the City Clerk. Citizen Input-None Discussion/Vote- Motion was made by Alderman Simmons and seconded by Alderman Roggensees to approve the second read. Alderman Simmons-Aye, Alderman Trapp-Aye, Alderman Roggensees-Aye, Alderman Hemphill-Aye, Alderman Vincent-Aye and Alderman Johnson---. All votes aye. Motion carried. Code of Ethics Ordinance (1st Reading) First Reading: 07-09-2012 Second Reading: 08-13-2012 Council Bill No.: 12-33 Ordinance No.:120813 “CODE OF ETHICS” 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. First read was conducted by the City Clerk. Citizen Input- None Discussion/Vote-Motion was made by Alderman Hemphill and seconded by Alderman Roggensees to approve the first read. Alderman Simmons-Aye, Alderman Trapp-Aye, Alderman Roggensees-Aye, Alderman Hemphill-Aye, Alderman Vincent-Aye and Alderman Johnson---. All votes aye. Motion carried. 07-09-12 BOA Minutes Page 3 of 4 Old Business-Alderman Roggensees discussed the pamphlet that was handed out to the Board, prior to the start of the meeting. The pamphlet had information on fence regulations that had been compiled from three or four cities. After discussion among the Board and staff, the Mayor, with the Boards’ agreement, asked the City Attorney to look into the legality of overriding the recorded plats, as well as changing the current ordinances that deal with fences. Adjourn Meeting- Motion was made by Alderman Hemphill and seconded by Alderman Vincent to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Simmons--Aye, Alderman Trapp-Aye, Alderman Roggensees-Aye, Alderman Hemphill-Aye, Alderman Vincent-Aye and Alderman Johnson---. All votes aye. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. __________________________ Tom Keltner, Mayor of Willard Dale Duvall, City Clerk 07-09-12 BOA Minutes Page 4 of 4