CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 12, 2013

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1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 12, 2013 The Council of the City of Fulton, Missouri, met in regular session on Tuesday,, in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 18 E. 4th Street. Present and presiding were Leroy D. Benton, Mayor; William R. Johnson, Director of Administration; Carolyn L. Laswell, City Clerk; and Steve Myers, Chief of Police. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Benton at 7:30 p.m. Roll call was taken by the City Clerk and members of the council present were Cannell; Chailland; Moore; Pace; Shiverdecker; Vaughn; and West. Absent was Councilwoman Rehklau. Also present were Matt Harline, Assistant Director of Administration; Dean Buffington, Fire Chief; Greg Hayes, City Engineer; Michelle Frazee, Human Resources Director; Les Hudson, Planning & Protective Services; Kathy Holschlag, Chief Financial Officer; Samantha Bedsworth, Purchasing Agent; Clay Caswell, Parks & Recreation Director; Pastor Bruce Williamson; Bruce Hackmann; Greg Ousley; Richard Li; Frank Brocks; Curtis Wood; Mitchell Brocks; Cody Pelhins; A.J. Halding; Jay Vegiard; Christina Huskey; Ben Rowe; Bud Wood; William Ernst; Jake Long; Chris Libbert; Dean Asher,reporter for The Fulton Sun; and Jeremy Polston and Darin Wernig, Audio/Video. INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Pastor Bruce Williamson. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS: Mayor noted there were members of Boy Scout Troop 53 present at this evening s council meeting. They introduced themselves to the council and said they were working on their citizenship in the community badge. Mayor Benton acknowledged all their work in the community and welcomed them to this evening s council meeting. Mayor Benton said there was a need to amend this meeting s agenda by adding a 6. New Business e) Michelle Frazee, HR Director, to discuss Employee Health Insurance AND a 7. Resolutions d) Amendment to the Firefighter s Memo of Understanding. Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman West to amend this evening s agenda as presented by the Mayor. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member

2 Page two UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a) Budget Discussion/Splash-pad Proposal Clay Caswell, Parks & Recreation Director, went over the handout with explanations on the Splash-pad Proposal, that was included in the council packet. Much discussion followed. NEW BUSINESS: a) Review and Permission needed on the request received from the YMCA to hold their First Annual Jingle Bell Run on Saturday, December 7, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman West to grant permission to this request as presented. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Rehklau) absent. b) Review and Permission needed on the request received from the Knights of Columbus to set up a food booth on the corner of 5 th and Court Streets on Saturday, December 7 th, 2013, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., during the Christmas Parade. Motion was offered by Councilman Vaughn and seconded by Councilman Moore to grant permission to this request as presented. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member c) Bruce Hackmann, Director of Fulton Area Development Corporation (FADC)thanked the city for their continued support. The FADC Board is asking for $53,000 for 2014, which is the same amount as last year. A Resolution will be presented later in this meeting for the council to approve or deny this request for funding. d) E. Waste Drop-off Site Discussion.

3 Page three Dean Buffington, Fire Chief, and Matt Harline, Assistant Director of Administration, addressed the council on whether the city would like to have a regular e-waste collection/and or white goods with our household hazardous waste drop-off station at the Fire-house on Tennyson Road. After some discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Moore to proceed with this plan as outlined by Chief Buffington and Mr. Harline. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member Bill Johnson reported that thirty-eight (38) tons were picked up during Fall Clean-up Week within the city limits. e) Michelle Frazee, Human Resources Director, will address the council on Employee Health Coverage under the Health Care Law. Michelle addressed the council with a number of options for adjusting certain fees and costs associated with the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare. Bill Johnson, said the increase would be about $63 per year for covered life of an employee, and about $5 a month per dependent. The council was given options to either pay 100% of the increase or pass it off to employees or split payment. Bill Johnson proposed for personal coverage that the city charge employees about $20 per month premium commencing on August 1, 2014, but waive that cost if the employee has an annual wellness exam by that date, and the city will cover 100% of the wellness exam cost. He said this would be of benefit to the city by preventing health problems early, and showed the city was stepping up to take care of its employees. After more discussion, motion was offered by Councilman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Moore to accept this proposal as presented by Bill Johnson, Director of Administration. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member Coverage costs for dependents were discussed. After much discussion,

4 Page four motion was offered by Councilman West and seconded by Councilman Cannell that the city will pay half of the cost per dependant and the other half will be paid for by the employee commencing on January 1, Motion FAILED with Councilmembers West and Chailland voting yes, and councilmembers Cannell, Pace, Vaughn, Moore, and Shiverdecker voting against, and one councilmember Councilmembers Moore and Pace said that since dependent coverage was optional, it would be better for the employee to pay this fee. Motion was offered by Councilwoman Pace and seconded by Councilman Shiverdecker to have the employee pay for dependent coverage. Motion carried with four members of the council (Cannell, Pace, Moore and Shiverdecker) voting in favor, and three members (Chailland, West and Vaughn) voting against, and one councilmember Mayor Benton recessed the council at 9:03 p.m. and reconvened at 9:10 p.m. f) Natural Gas Prices. Mayor Benton referred to the hand-out to the council on natural gas prices from the Interstate Municipal Gas Agency. 40% of the expected usage for the city in , based on a ten year history, would be at a rate of $4.80 per unit. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No was presented by Councilman Vaughn. RESOLUTION 3194 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, on behalf of the City of Fulton, to execute an Agreement with the Kingdom of Callaway Chamber of Commerce, for Services to be rendered in 2014, and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book). Motion was offered by Councilman Vaughn and seconded by Councilman West to adopt Resolution No at tonight s council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member

5 Page five Resolution 3195 was presented by Councilwoman Pace. RESOLUTION 3195 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, on behalf of the City of Fulton, to Execute an Agreement with the Fulton Area Development Corporation (FADC), for services to be rendered in 2014, and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book). Motion was offered by Councilwoman Pace and seconded by Councilman Vaughn to adopt Resolution 3195 at tonight s council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member Resolution 3196 was presented by Councilman Vaughn. RESOLUTION 3196 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Fulton, to enter into a Purchase Proposal with Miracle Recreation, c/o Hutchinson Recreation & Design Inc., of Troy, Missouri, Missouri, for Playground Equipment in Veteran s Park at the cost of $67, (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book). Motion was offered by Councilman Vaughn and seconded by Councilman West to adopt Resolution 3196 at tonight s council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member Resolution 3197 was presented by Councilman Cannell. RESOLUTION 3197 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, on behalf of the City of Fulton, to execute an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Local 2945 International Association of Firefighters by deleting Article VIII. Section Two, Rate of Pay, and enacting a new Article VIII., Section Two, Rate of Pay (Copy is included in the official Resolution Book). Motion was offered by Councilman Cannell and seconded by Councilman Chailland to adopt Resolution 3197 at this meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member

6 Page six ORDINANCES: Bill No was presented for first reading by Councilman Chailland. BILL NO An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Fulton, to approve the final plat for Cote Hill Subdivision. Motion was offered by Councilman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Cannell to place Bill No for Second Reading at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member Bill No was presented for Second Reading by Councilman West. BILL NO An Ordinance Approving a Contract between the City of Fulton and the Assessor and County Commission of Callaway County, Missouri, relating to the Preparation of Assessment Lists and Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said contract on behalf of the city (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book). Motion was offered by Councilman West and seconded by Councilman Chailland to place Bill No for Third Reading at tonight s council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member Bill No was read for the third time by Councilman West. Motion was offered by Councilman West and seconded by Councilman Chailland to place Bill No for Final Passage at tonight s council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member Roll call vote of members of the council were as follows: Moore, yes; Pace, yes; Shiverdecker, yes; Vaughn, yes; West, yes; Cannell, yes; and Chailland, yes. Bill No having received the affirmative vote of seven members of the council and one member (Rehklau) absent, was declared passed by the Presidentof the council.

7 Page seven Bill No was presented for third reading by Councilman Moore. BILL NO An Ordinance Electing a Change in the Benefit Program under the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System LAGERS), and establishing an effective date (Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book). Motion was offered by Councilman Moore and seconded by Councilman Shiverdecker to place Bill No for final passage at tonight s council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member Roll call vote of members of the council were as follows: Moore, yes; Pace, yes; Shiverdecker, yes; Vaughn, yes; West, yes; Cannell, yes; and Chailland, yes. Bill No having received the affirmative vote of seven members of the council and one member (Rehklau) absent, was declared passed by the President of the council. Motion was offered by Councilman Shiverdecker and seconded by Councilman Vaughn to remove Bill No AS AMENDED off the table for further discussion. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member Bill No AS AMENDED was presented for Third Reading by Councilman Shiverdecker. BILL NO AS AMENDED An Ordinance Adopting the Official Budget and Capital Improvement Program and Appropriating the Funds of the City for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014 (A Copy is included in the official Ordinance Book). Motion was offered by Councilman Shiverdecker and seconded by Councilman Moore to place Bill No AS AMENDED for final passage at tonight s council meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member Roll call vote of members of the council were as follows: Shiverdecker, yes; Vaughn, yes; West, yes; Cannell, yes; Chailland, yes; Moore, yes; and Pace, yes. Bill No AS AMENDED having received the affirmative vote of seven members of the council and one member (Rehklau) absent, was declared passed by the President of the council.

8 Page eight APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Benton said there were no appointments to be presented at this council meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Councilman West asked if the council would re-consider and not hold a council meeting on Tuesday, November 26 th, as it is the week of Thanksgiving. Motion was offered by Councilman West and seconded by Councilman Chailland to cancel the November 26 th council meeting as proposed. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Benton said there was a need for an Executive Session at this council meeting to discuss or deal with lease, purchase or sale of real estate. Motion was offered by Councilman Chailland and seconded by Councilman Shiverdecker to enter executive session at this time. Roll call vote was as follows: Vaughn, yes; West, yes; Cannell, yes; Chailland, yes; Moore, yes; Pace, yes; and Shiverdecker, yes. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Rehklau) absent. The council entered executive session at 9:50 p.m. Motion was offered by Councilman West and seconded by Councilman Chailland to exit executive session at this time. Roll call vote was as follows: West, yes; Cannell, yes; Chailland, yes; Moore, yes; Pace, yes; Shiverdecker, yes; and Vaughn, yes. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor and one member (Rehklau) absent. The council exited executive session at 10:03 p.m.

9 Page nine ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the council, motion was offered by Councilman West and seconded by Councilman Chailland to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried with seven members of the council voting in favor, one member (Rehklau) absent, and the meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Carolyn L. Laswell, CMC/MRCC City Clerk LeRoy D. Benton, Mayor