OZARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION

January 9, 2017 5:30 p.m.

Mayor McNutt opened the council meeting at 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor McNutt, Clerk Eveld, Attorney Jeff Phillips, Alderpersons Warden, Holman, Hall, Anderson, Flanary, and Waters.   

Anderson Gave the invocation and Waters led the pledge.

All were present.  Mayor McNutt welcomed everyone and new alderperson Flanary to the council.  Clerk Eveld asked Alderperson Flanary if it was ok to address her during roll calls by her last name and she said it was.  Other alderpersons also agree it is ok.  

Hall motioned to approve the minutes and financial statements, seconded by Warden.  On a roll vote, the following voted:  Aye: Holman, Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Flanary.  No Nays.

Committees/Commissions: None reported however Warden said A & P will meet on the 19th at 4:00 p.m. at the Senior Center.

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Department Heads:   

Police had nothing, street had nothing, but Fire and Water reported.  Fire department Chief Eveld said the sand spread was a huge help during the ice and snow, especially on the fire they fought.  He said he should be his $50,000 grant next week, and wanted to know if council would allow him to borrow the money from general or if he should seek a commercial loan for the balance to buy the rescue truck.  Holman moved to allow Eveld to seek bids for the rescue truck and to check for interest rates if he borrows the money.  He will report back.  The estimated cost is $140-150 thousand and would be paid back from 833 funds over 4 or 5 years.   Hall seconded the motion.  On a roll vote, the following voted:  Aye: Holman, Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Flanary.  No Nays.

Water superintendent Zolliecoffer had a couple of things…he asked council to consider allowing him to stay with Andy Dibble, who was with Mickle Wagner and Coleman but has now moved to McClellan, but Dibble knows our system.  Zolliecoffer said this would be funded through his construction fund.  He asked for a motion to allow Dibble to draw up plans for five water line projects.  Hall made that motion seconded by Anderson.  On a roll vote, the following voted:  Aye: Holman, Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Flanary.  No Nays.

 

Old Business:

Budget Resolution 2017-1

First off, Holman voiced a complaint that the budget didn’t show that it was agreed to use funds in the general account at the end of 2016 to pay for the extra pool lane, and the two matching grants.  Clerk Eveld said she left those amounts in the budget so council approve the expenditures since they would be paid for in 2017, and auditors would need to see their approval.  Warden suggested we word it in the worksheet that the $500,000 is transferred in from reserves.  Eveld said she would make a notation.   Jeff read resolution 2017-1.  On a roll vote, the following voted:  Aye: Holman, Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Flanary.  No Nays.

Motion to read by title only and waive second and third readings was made by hall seconded by warden.  On a roll vote, the following voted:  Aye: Holman, Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Flanary.  No Nays.

Motion to adopt was made by hall seconded by warden.  On a roll vote, the following voted:  Aye: Holman, Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Flanary.  No Nays.

Mayor McNutt formed a Chamber committee comprised of Holman, Anderson, & Flanary to discuss the request for funding of $50,000 by the Chamber.  They will meet and report back to council next month.

Next Chris Brockett took the podium to update council on the U. P. suit.  He said that the 8th circuit court kicked our case back to the STB Board.  Brockett anticipates they will not rule citing a previous at=grade crossing removal case.  He said we have three options.  Resubmit asking for jurisdiction, they could say they have jurisdiction but will not rule, or the STB will rule.  He anticipates costs to be $7500 to $10,000.00. He said so far $55,378.00 has been spent but he said it all came from grant funds and has not cost the city.  He is asking council to authorize spending the $75-10000.00 to appeal.  Anderson wanted to know how soon we need to decide, and Brockett said within 30 days.  Mcnutt asked about the safety factor, and Brockett said there are many other crossings that could be more dangerous than ours.  Waters motioned to authorize Brockett to move forward, using the $4200 left in Riverfront Development account.  If more is needed, Brockett will come back to council to ask for more.  Hall seconded the motion.  On a roll vote, the following voted:  Aye: Holman, Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Flanary.  No Nays.

Mayor Mcnutt said this has gone on a long time.  How much longer?  CB said this should be it.  Hall thanked Chris for a job well done.

 

New Business:

City Attorney Agreement.  Jeff Phillips brought a city attorney agreement contract and stated that it is the same as last year, with no changes.  Rex motioned to approve the contract seconded by Hall.  On a roll vote, the following voted:  Aye: Holman, Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Flanary.  No Nays.

Next was Ordinance 2017-1 N 4th Street Closure.  Jeff Read Ordinance 2017-1. On a roll vote, the following voted:  Aye: Holman, Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Flanary.  No Nays.

Motion to read by title only and suspend second and third readings was made by Holman seconded by Warden.  On a roll vote, the following voted:  Aye: Holman, Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Flanary.  No Nays. Jeff read title only, a motion to adopt was made by hall seconded by Warden.  On a roll vote, the following voted:  Aye: Holman, Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Flanary.  No Nays.

Next Mayor McNutt gave a state of the city address, recapping the work done and projects completed and ongoing from 2016.  He anticipates a great 2017.  

Public Input:  Hall asked if Mark could get with Jeff Gattis and inform the public on the community center just to keep them informed.  Also, Mark asked if the internet committee had met, and Rex said no, but they would meet.  Kevin Eveld said that there is a bid meeting regarding city hall remodel and Police on Wednesday at 1:30, bids would be opened on the 24th and by the next council meeting, Jeff would be here to update council.  Susan asked about the Marian update and Chris said the historic survey found no Indian artifacts so it would be ok the build the marina.  Anderson asked if main street could help buildings downtown power wash some store fronts to help improve the looks of the square.  Sandy Key said she could.  

A motion to adjourn was made by Holman, seconded by Anderson.  On a roll vote, the following voted:  Aye: Holman, Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Flanary.  No Nays.

`Meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.

Passed and APPROVED this February 13, 2017

 

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Mayor T. R. McNutt

ATTEST:

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City Clerk Sonya Eveld