Board of Aldermen Meeting

CITY OF WILLARD BOARD OF ALDERMEN REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2023 7:00 p.m. Staff present: Director of Finance, Carolyn Halverson, City Planner, Scott Hayes, Planning Assistant, Tammy Nephew, Chief of Police, Tom McClain, Police Officer, JD Landon, and City Clerk, Dona Slater. Attorney Ken Reynolds was in attendance. Citizens in attendance: Steve Cobb, Larry Whitman, and State Representative, Bill Owen. Call to Order. Mayor Snider called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call. The City Clerk conducted the Roll Call. Alderman Smith-present, Alderman Keene-present, Alderman Swatosh-present, Alderman Hendrickson-present, Alderman Baird-present, Mayor Snider-present, Alderman Hall-not present. Agenda Amendments/Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Alderman Smith and seconded by Alderman Hendrickson to approve the Agenda. Motion carried with a vote of 4-0. Voting aye: Aldermen Hendrickson, Smith, Keene, and Swatosh. Alderman Baird-abstained. Consent Agenda Motion was made by Alderman Smith and seconded by Alderman Hendrickson to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried with a vote of 4-0. Voting aye: Aldermen Hendrickson, Smith, Keene, and Swatosh. Alderman Baird-abstained. Current and Outstanding Invoices, and Draft and Check Paid Invoices for May/June 2023 Discussion/Vote Motion was made by Alderman Smith and seconded by Alderman Baird to approve the Current Outstanding Invoices, and Draft and Check Paid Invoices for May/June 2023. Motion carried with a vote of 5-0. Voting aye: Aldermen Hendrickson, Smith, Baird, Keene, and Swatosh. Citizen Input State Representative, Bill Owen said he has good news. He brought designs for the new intersection for Highway 13 and Interstate 44. He stated there is a proposal to make I-44 six lanes between Highway 13 and Highway 65 in Springfield, Missouri. There is also a study to extend James River Freeway to Willard and around to Highway 65. The focus is to increase the transportation infrastructure. He would like input from the Board of Aldermen. Larry Whitman said there was a lengthy discussion on trash rates at the last Board of Aldermen meeting. He questions whether the City needs to contract with trash companies and suggests taking trash billing out of City Hall and having citizens deal directly with trash services themselves. Public Hearing regarding the Amendment of Section 400.460 of City of Willard Municipal Code. The Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Snider at 7:15 p.m. There were no public comments. The Public Hearing was closed by Mayor Snider at 7:15 p.m. Ordinance Amending Section 400.460 of the City of Willard Municipal Code regarding permitted Governmental Uses in “C-1” Neighborhood Business District (1st Read) Discussion/Vote Discussion was held regarding amending Section 400.460 of the Municipal Code. Lines four (4) and eleven (11) contradict each other. The recommendation is to strike line eleven (11) of the Municipal Code as leaving it in leaves the City in limbo on higher zonings. Some Aldermen believe changing the Code allows the City government to put buildings where they want, even in residential neighborhoods. A Work Study may be needed before proceeding with this amendment. The first read was conducted by the City Clerk. Motion was made by Alderman Hendrickson and seconded by Alderman Baird to amend Section 400.460 of the City of Willard Municipal Code regarding permitted Governmental Uses in “C-1” Neighborhood Business Districts. Motion did not carry with a vote of 0-5. Voting aye: None. Voting nay: Aldermen Hendrickson, Smith, Baird, Keene, and Swatosh. The Ordinance died with no aye votes. Public Hearing regarding the re-zoning or North Charlotte Avenue, Greene County Parcel #0726201092 The Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Snider at 7:35 p.m. There were no public comments. The Public Hearing was closed by Mayor Snider at 7:35 p.m. Ordinance to re-zone North Charlotte Avenue, Greene County Parcel #0726201092, from “R-1” Single Family Residential to “C-1” Neighborhood Business District (1st Read) Discussion/Vote Mr. Hayes said that residents of this area have voiced concerns about flooding and road maintenance. The area is in the FEMA floodplain so there will always be flooding. The road belongs to the county, so the City does not maintain it. It was asked if anyone had contacted Greene County about annexing North Charlotte Avenue. Mr. Hayes said not to his knowledge. The first read was conducted by the City Clerk. Motion was made by Alderman Swatosh and seconded by Alderman Smith to approve the Hoffman Hills Final Plat and Development Plan Phase I. Motion carried with a vote of 6-0. Voting aye: Aldermen Hendrickson, Smith, Baird, Keene, Hall, and Swatosh. The second read was conducted by the City Clerk. Motion was made by Alderman Baird and seconded by Alderman Hall to approve the Hoffman Hills Final Plat and Development Plan Phase I. Motion carried with a vote of 6-0. Voting aye: Aldermen Hendrickson, Smith, Baird, Keene, Hall, and Swatosh. Executive Session No Executive Session was held. Adjourn Meeting Motion was made by Alderman Smith and seconded by Alderman Hall to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried with a vote of 6-0. Voting aye: Aldermen Swatosh, Keene, Smith, Baird, Hendrickson, and Hall. The meeting Adjourned at 6:10 p.m. ________________________________ __________________________ Dona Slater, City Clerk Samuel Snider, Mayor