OZARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION

August 8, 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.

Hall gave the invocation and the pledge was led by Waters.

Hall 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.

Committees/Commissions:

Vernon McDaniel reported that the Planning Commission met on August 4 th and voted to approve Kemper Edgin’s rezone from C2 to R2 at 107 S 1 st Street. The Commission makes the recommendation to the council to approve the rezone. Susan Holman asked about GIS Mapping for the city and Clerk Eveld said that they were looking into it.

Department Heads: Cecil reported that the New Tank is on line and the old tank has been drained and is being sandblasted. He said the old tank on the highway is in the process of being taken down so people will be seeing that take place. He said there was some roof damage, and he would be looking into that. He also had emailed some paperwork to the council regarding the 2011 Bonds and Bob Wright is here to discuss the possibility of a refinance. He took the podium and said that he discovered with interest rates cooperating that approx. $500,000.00 could be saved with a refinance.

The payoff date would stay the same (2033) but interest rates would drop a full 1%saving the city $17-20 thousand pre year. He said he is not looking for action from the council tonight, but wanted them to know he had been tracking the rates and bonds and could see the savings. He said he did not bring a resolution but if the council wanted to move on it, he could be ready next council meeting to move forward with refinancing providing at least the savings would be $350,000 or greater. Vicars voiced that she would like to move forward with this if it will save at least $350,000 so she made the motion second by Hall. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays.

Anderson wanted to thank Jody and the street department for their hard work in putting in a culvert in this heat. He said they worked all hours getting that done. Mayor McNutt also said that Jody took bids to pave and mill College Street and he would be reporting on that soon. Devin and Kevin had nothing to report.

Old Business:

Ordinance 2016-10 Road Closing for Ronny Drain. Jeff Read 2016-10 in its entirety regarding closing a road/right of way easement between 13 th street and 12 th street. Hall made a motion to approve ordinance 2016-10 seconded by Waters. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays. Hall made a motion to read by title only and dispense with the 2nd and 3 rd reading seconded by Holman. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays. Jeff read title only Ordinance 2016-10. Hall made a motion to pass seconded by Holman. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays.

Next was a building update given by Audy Lack, Architect for Miller Boskus lack. He has a presentation with a virtual tour of the new building. He said the job is out to bid and moving forward. Bids would be opened the 23 rd . He said there is an active bid market, so that should improve the outcome of final expenses as the bidding would be competitive driving costs down. The splash pad and walking track floor covering were bidding alternates that we hope to have the budget for.

Vicars asked about tree islands in parking areas and Audy said the existing East side lot would not be broken into to install islands, however new parking areas could possibly incorporate those. The total estimated costs are $7.2 million.

Next was Resolution 2016-11. It is a resolution allowing the mayor to apply for a 50/50 Park Grant. Holman voiced opposition to pass a resolution when we don’t even know what we are buying or have a budget for. Clerk Eveld said that there was a parks committee meeting and a budget was set matching $100,000 from city and $ 100,000 from grant for a total of $200,000 to put in a skate park, soccer fields, a bathroom/storage facility, and water fountains around walking trail. Jeff Read Resolution 2016-11 to seek application for 50/50 grant. Motion to pass was made by Vicars seconded by Hall. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays.

Next was an internet update brought to council by Rex Anderson. He asked Ben to take the podium. Jeff said that Ben’s attorney had sent him the agreement to look over and he had three areas of concern. One was he wanted to provide citizens with estimated service costs, second he was concerned about the exclusivity nature of the agreement, and Cecil was concerned about others having access to the towers, such as the health department. Ben said the exclusivity is about competitors, not others using the towers. He said the costs to customers would be anywhere from $29.00 to $70.00 for 2 mg to 80 mg. he said for each tower location there would be one free service. There would be a 2-year price guarantee. He would try to get it all installed and ready before winder so within approximately 90 days. A motion was made by Anderson to sign the contract with World of Wireless with Ben, seconded by Vicars. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays.

New Business:

Ordinance 2016-11. This is the ordinance to rezone 107 S 1 st Street with the passage recommended by the Planning Commission. Susan voiced opposition stating that this would potentially be a revenue source for the city as a commercial property. Vernon from the Commission said it ran under lea gals for two weeks in the Spectator and the property was posted for two weeks and there was no opposition. Susan still didn’t want to do this without more research. She made a motion to table this until the September meeting, seconded by Hall. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays.

Next was the council meeting policy. Mayor McNutt said that the policy in the hands of council was provided by Municipal League with guidelines for cities. Susan voiced opposition stating that she didn’t think this document was provided by municipal league. She felt the language wasn’t Municipal league language. She said she thought this was just a ploy to keep public input under three minutes.

Hall said she didn’t want to do away with public input. Jeff Phillips said it does sound like Municipal League language as he has heard Mark Hayes make the speech regarding this material a hundred times. He said they recommend no public input at all. Mayor McNutt said he isn’t looking to take out public input at all and if the council didn’t like any or all of the policy they could alter it or doaway with it all together. This was just a recommendation. Jeff said that the council is the voice of the people, that is how city government works. Harvey said his mind was made up and he wouldn’t vote for the policy. McNutt said that they could change it to reflect our city and could come back with changes at a later date.

Next was Purple Friday. McNutt asked for clarification. Holman said she was working on a project for Christmas time, something that would be a downtown festival for children at no cost, totally free.

She said that she didn’t want this to be a fundraising project. Hall said she talked to Kids Play and they are willing to help us. She also wants the skating rink and slide. Vicars said A & P didn’t have funding set aside for this but they could. Warden said money was tight in A & P but maybe they could come up with some funding. Roxie and Susan will work on it with Linda and Sandy. They will come back to council in September.

Next was Green Source Recycling. The bins by city hall were not billed until now. McNutt said there was some mismanagement of Green Source and they failed to bill several cities but there is a cost of approximately $7000 per year. The city needs to allocate money for this expense. Hall made the motion to fund the recycle bins for $7000 per year, seconded by Vicars. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays. Mayor McNutt said on that topic, people were dropping off televisions and other items that were not recyclable. He said this is littering. Please do not drop these items off!

Warden said that the dumpster at East side park is full. He said people are dumping all kinds of stuff in it. Linda from the Chamber said she ordered that dumpster for the cardboard boat races and they failed to pick it back up. Mayor McNutt said he would call them to remind them to pick it up.

McNutt also said that Joe English is back on the trash route so service should improve as he is knowledgeable regarding the city streets and trash routes.

Next was Public Input. Harvey waters watned to make a motion to have the city fund the city entrance strones engravings. McNutt reminded Waters that this was nto on the agenda. Harvey made a motion to add it to the agenda seconded by Holman. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays.

Waters said the cost would be approximately $400 to engrave the stones. Vicars made the motion for city General to pay for the engraving. Warden seconded the motion. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays.

Sandy Key wanted to invite everyone to the Trail of Tears monument dedication on Sept 24 th . She said a representative from each of the 5 indian tribes would be there. She thanked the city for all their hard work.

Next Doyle Bowman took the podium to recognize the polic/fire/ems for their hard work and dedication. He said they lay their lives down every day for us and they deserve recognition and appreciation. The crowd applauded.

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

Meeting adjourned at 7:06. p.m.

Passed and APPROVED this 12 th day of September 2016.

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Mayor T. R. McNutt

ATTEST:

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City Clerk Sonya Eveld