OZARK CITY COUNCIL Session

July 9, 2018 5:30 p.m.

Ozark city council met in special session on July 9 at 5:30 p.m.  

Mayor McNutt called the meeting to order. Present were Mayor McNutt, Clerk Eveld, Roxie Hall, Susan Holman, Dwayne Patterson, Harvey Waters, Chris Warden and Rex Anderson.  Warden arrived late. Absent was city attorney Phillips and alderman Waters.  

Anderson gave the invocation and Hall led the pledge.  Holman motioned to approve the June minutes and financials seconded by Hall.  On a roll call vote, the following: Aye: Hall, Holman, Patterson, Anderson.  No Nays.

Police and fire committee will meet this week on Thursday at 8:30 with Mr. Ford of the school district at fire station 1 at 4:00. P.m.  

Board of Adjustment met on July 5th and approved Truth Tabernacle variances to build their new family life center.  

Next the mayor said he was asked about opening the old pool but said it is in such disrepair and is dangerous as it is now.  He said that it cannot be put back in service but the council needs to decide how to proceed.   He wants to secure it better until it is decided on what to do with it.  The building is a block building and could be used maybe for something, but it too is in disrepair.  

Roxie wants a cost to rehab or start over cost.  Jody will report back next month on this.  He will post no trespassing sign around the area for now.  

Old business:

Social Media.  Mayor McNutt reported that this has been worked out.  Brook will do the posting now.  Susan thinks this is going to be an ongoing issue.  Anderson suggested we run this by Jeff for legal advice.  

New Business:

Eveld read ordinance 2018-7 regarding the energy code.  Council wanted to hold off until next month so they could read the code.  

Anderson motioned to table this seconded by Patterson.  On a roll call vote, the following: Aye: Hall, Holman, Patterson, Anderson.  No Nays.

Lee Gardner wants the energy code published in the paper so everyone can read it.

Next, Daisy Duer spoke about a smoke free ordinance that she said gives the city legal standing should we need it in keeping our facility smoke free, and other city properties.  She said she would provide a sample ordinance.  She is a resource and will help us.  Jeff needs to look this over and we will meet on it next week.  

Next Jody said that he had gotten a USDA Grant for a bucket truck/chipper.  The grand will fund $33K but the total is $%53K.  he is asking the city to fund the $20K for a total of $44750.  Price on the chipper is $34K.  Patterson asked why we need a bucket truck and Jody said to trim trees and work on stop lights among other things.  It isn’t safe to use fire department ladder trucks for the work that needs to be done. Jody explained that we do a weekly brush service and a chipper will reduce time and fuel.  Patterson wants to investigate.  Jody is looking for a grant agreement.  Jamie Scott said the resolution must be passed tonight but the agreement can be done later.  Susan read Resolution 2018-8 and motioned to approve resolution 2018-8 seconded by Hall.  On a roll call vote, the following: Aye: Hall, Holman, Patterson, Anderson.  No Nays.

Next Mayor McNutt updated everyone on the drug court.  Money has been secured for it and the 30+’s are working on the renovations.  David Hawkins is overseeing construction.  It should be ready September 1st.  this was greatly needed in Franklin county, mayor McNutt said.

Next was yoga class fee’s.  the question was that the costs was too high and what should be charged for classes.  Susan wants this to go to parks and rec let them hash it out.

Gar Creek apartment has 19 rentals and said there is no place to put trash because WasteManagement picked up the bins and Altes hasn’t replaced them.  Mayor McNutt and Jody will visit the transfer station because Rex said it is looking bad.  

Next was public input.  Joey McCutchen took the podium on behalf of Steve Whiteaker and quoted the passage of the Freedom of Information Act and said that he felt Ozark council showed hostility towards a citizen of Ozark and everyone should be able to ask for information without being treated badly.

A motion to adjourn was made by Holman seconded by Hall.  On a roll call vote, the following: Aye: Hall, Holman, Patterson, Anderson.  No Nays.

The meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.

Passed and APPROVED this August 13, 2018

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Mayor T. R. McNutt

ATTEST:

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City Clerk Sonya Eveld