City of Jasper_____________________________________
Mary L. McNary Telephone 417-394-2532
City Clerk Fax 417-394-3088
121 E. Grand Email: jctyhall@keinet.net
P. O. Box 247
Jasper, MO 64755
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Minutes—August 19, 2009
Roll Call
The Jasper City Council met in regular session for the month of August on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Council members present included Frank Shumard, Russell Selvey, Mike Smith and Josh Ghumm.
Mayor Paul Nelson presided over the meeting.
Sprenkle and Associates
Russell Selvey moved and Josh Ghumm seconded the motion to amend the agenda to advance a discussion of lagoon permit specifications to the top of the agenda. The vote was 4-0 in favor. The Mayor recognized Rick West, with Sprenkle and Associates who shared with the Council that per the State Operating Permit the City needs to prepare an Operation and Maintenance Manual and submit it to the Department of Natural Resources. The City also needs to address the coming issue of disinfection. Disinfection may be addressed by the use of chlorine, ultraviolet light, or by the current aerated lagoon system. An engineering report analyzing the effectiveness and cost of each alternative is the first step necessary in satisfying the DNR requirements. Discussion followed. Russell Selvey moved and Frank Shumard seconded the motion to have Sprenkle and Associates proceed with a preliminary engineering report in this regard. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
Citizen Participation
Frank Shumard moved and Mike Smith seconded the motion to amend the agenda to proceed with Citizen Participation. The vote was 4-0 in favor. David and Merida Solum addressed the Council regarding their water meter which is located on Main. They live at the north end of 4th street. Their water line angles across farm property belonging to another party, and leaks are difficult and costly to repair. They asked the Council if a meter could be set for them on 4th street. Discussed followed. Consensus of the Council was to set a meter at the main at the City limits. Solums agreed to run the lines from the meter to their property. Solums will advise when they are ready to be hooked up.
Justin Tilley approached the Council regarding the updated ordinance on vicious dogs and pit bull dogs. Justin has a pit bull dog which he has licensed in the City. The new requirements stipulate that because the dog was previously licensed with the City, it will not automatically have to be removed from the City, however insurance and housing requirements have been increased. Council discussed the new requirements and instructed Justin to check back in as he gets things checked out.
Monthly Reports
The minutes of the July 15, 2009 regular session, July 27, 2009 special and closed sessions, and July 30, 2009 special and closed sessions were approved on a motion by Frank Shumard, seconded by Josh Ghumm. The vote was 4-0 in favor. The Treasurer’s report for the month of July was approved as presented on a motion by Russell Selvey, seconded by Josh Ghumm. The vote was 4-0 in favor. The Collector’s report for the month of July was approved as presented on a motion by Josh Ghumm, seconded by Russell Selvey. The vote was 4-0 in favor. The obligations for the month were approved for payment (with additions of Grant’s Auto and Carthage Quick Lube, and a note to hold Wampler Plumbing and Butch’s Backhoe Service for clarification of the project billed—-2/3 City) on a motion by Frank Shumard, seconded by Mike Smith. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
Departmental Reports
Water and Streets
Rick Good, Water and Street Superintendent shared with the Council that there are some cracks in the new sidewalk on West Grand that he wanted them to be aware of. The project is progressing well. Rick presented a quote from Les Sisseck for additional fencing. This would extend the fence down the east side and go to the south, returning to the west at the old parking lot. Josh Ghumm moved and Russell Selvey seconded the motion to accept the bid by Les Sisseck. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
Police
Chief of Police Jim Achey announced that he had hired a full-time officer, Jeffrey Prater. Joshua Blevins is leaving, due to work commitments elsewhere. Jim shared that he had made arrangements to receive the computer and software that had been promised with the last round of County Law Enforcement grants, and he and his officer would be taking training on Cody software on August 28.
Jim shared with the Council that he would like to order some imprinted products to distribute at Jasper Days, for public relations purposes. A preliminary estimate was $400.00. Russell Selvey moved and Josh Ghumm seconded the motion to approve the expenditure, not to exceed $400.00 for the Jasper Days items. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
Jim shared that he had an individual in mind to fill the part time officer slot. Consensus of the Council was to proceed to hire. Craig Peek will be the part-time officer.
Fire
Activities for the month included routine training and service calls.
Accounting and City Hall
Written request for sewer discount were received from the following: Bill Joyce, Dustin Prough, Tracey Tidball, Ron Swinehart, Leisa Thornsbrough, Kim Bausinger, and Gene Etter. Frank Shumard moved to approve each, per the Collector’s calculations. Mike Smith seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
City Clerk Mary McNary shared with the Council that the Clerk and Collector would be attending a meeting of the Southwest Missouri City Clerks and Finance Officers Association in Carthage on the evening of August 26. Mary asked the pleasure of the Council regarding reimbursement for the meeting/dinner expense of $15.00 each. Frank Shumard moved and Russell Selvey seconded the motion to pay $15.00 each for the ladies to attend the meeting/dinner. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
Mayor Nelson had to leave due to inclement weather, and Mayor Pro Tem Russell Selvey chaired the balance of the meeting.
Old Business
Vicious Dog Ordinance
Russell Selvey moved to have the second reading of Council Bill
#2009-3, by title only. Frank Shumard seconded the motion. The vote was
4-0 in favor. Clerk read the bill by title: “A Council Bill/Ordinance Amending Ordinance #448 of the City of Jasper, Missouri, by Adding a New Section to Prohibit the Keeping of Pit Bull Dogs, Providing a Definition Thereof and Increasing Insurance Requirements.” Roll call vote was as follows: Selvey-yes, Ghumm-yes, Smith-yes and Shumard-yes.
New Business
Business License Requests
None.
Planning and Zoning Requests
Three requests were advanced on recommendation from the Planning and Zoning committee for approval by the Council. These included:
1. Construction of a fence on the Danny Gazaway property.
2. Adding a deck and extending the Christian Church parsonage.
3. Construction of a fence on the Joe Wardlow property, and addition of a 12’ X 20’ storage building inside the fenced yard.
Frank Shumard moved and Mike Smith seconded the motion to approve all three. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
City Employee Health Insurance
Clerk shared with the Council that it was time for the annual renewal of the City Employee Health Insurance. Mary reviewed quotes with the Council. The current coverage and projected expense for the next year was the lowest and best bid. Mary also reminded the Council that in the last couple of years the City had moved insurance coverages from Beimdiek to Southwest Agency. Frank Shumard moved and Josh Ghumm seconded the motion to stay with Anthem Blue Cross, and move the coverage to Southwest Agency. The vote was 4-0 in favor.
Josh Ghumm moved and Mike Smith seconded the motion to adjourn. The vote was 4-0 in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Mary L. McNary Paul M. Nelson
City Clerk Mayor