City Council Minutes July 2016
OZARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
July 11, 2016, 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, Vicars, and Waters.
Holman gave the invocation and the pledge was let by Mayor McNutt.
Anderson motioned to approve the minutes and financial statements seconded by Warden. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays.
Holman reported that the building committee met with the architects and viewed a 3D design of the new building. It will be ready for all to see at the next council meeting. She said it looked great.
The parks committee will meet tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. at city hall with WAPDD’s Tracee McKenna regarding the outdoor recreation grant. All are welcome.
Department Heads: No department head reported at this time. Hall did wish to recognize the fire department for the outstanding fireworks show this year.
Mayor McNutt asked for an update on the marina. Sandy Key said the crane showed up and has been working. Holman was concerned because we don’t have the bond yet. Sandy said the crane would pay for any damages if anything happened. Bond costs with Rex Heffington will be $800.00.
Mayor said all new expenditures should come before council for approval. Sandy said she didn’t anticipate any new expenditures. Susan moved to pay $450.00 core permit payable to main street and $800 Bond fee payable to Rex Heffington. Hall seconded the motion. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays.
Hall motioned for all new expenditures must come to council regarding the marina, not previously approved by council, seconded by Holman. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays.
Ordinance 2016-9 was read by attorney Phillips, to approve the rezone from R1 to R-2 the Woolsey property between 12 th and 13 th streets. Holman made the motion to approve seconded by Hall. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays.
Next Ordinance 2016-8 was read to rezone 1213 Kelly Street Etstep property from R-1 to R-2. Hall motioned to approve seconded by Warden. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays.
New Business:
Mr. Ron Drain had been before the planning commission and they recommend we close a road on his property. All legal requirements had been met by the city and Mr. Drain. Hall motioned to approve seconded by Warden. Next council meeting Jeff Phillips will have an ordinance ready for council to pass regarding this closure.
Next Jody Sampley addressed the council regarding the paving needs of the city. He said the street department had applied for a $250K grant but did not get the grant. Council had previously approved $50K from general fund to go with the grant, but since he didn’t get the grant, he is asking if he can reallocate the $50K along with taking bids and what he already has in his budget, he can get it done. Warden made a motion to allow simply to take bids for the paving project seconded by Vicars. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars.
No Nays.
Next the policy for council meetings was on the agenda, however it didn’t copy so was not in the council packets. Eveld said she would bring it to the next council meeting.
Next Jeff mentioned that the sublease for the marina. He is asking who will pay back the city the reimbursement. Vicars said Tom Jones would since he is the grant administrator.
Next, Susan made a motion to add public input to the agenda. Mayor McNutt said he was already going to ask for public input. Ben with WOW took the podium and is asking council for approval to move into the city with his business. He will go on the August Agenda.
Mayor then asked the late coming Devin Bramlet if he had a department head report, and he said that he has had several calls regarding the geese in town. He is talking with game and fish to get a permit to address the problem by relocating to thin them out. He is also look to update department Tasers at a cost of $10K. he said the current ones are out of service date. He said the Methodist church prayed for officers and brought food and drinks in a show of support for law enforcement.
Next Sandy asked if the council had considered the Certified Local Government program. She said the lady that presented previously was asking. Council said they didn’t feel it was worthwhile at this time.
A motion to adjourn was made by Holman, seconded by Anderson. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays.
Meeting adjourned at 6:18. p.m.
Passed and APPROVED this 8 th day of August 2016.
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Mayor T. R. McNutt
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