OZARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
September 13, 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. Warden gave the invocation and the pledge was led by Hall.

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:

Mayor McNutt said that the A & P Commission has a vacancy and the only recommendation he has is for Shari Grigsby. Hall made a motion to accept Shari Grigsby, seconded by Anderson. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays.

Department Heads:

Street Department’s Jody Sampley reported that College Street repairs are delayed because Blackstone is running behind. He said they will be meeting on Thursday and will begin the week of the 26 th . Holman asked if the road will be completely closed and Jody said maybe at times, but one lane should be opened most of the time. Jody said that he needs to allocate an additional $15,500 to his Paving line item. Hall made the motion to allocate $15,500 from General Fund to Street Paving, seconded by Vicars. Holman said she was aggravated over adding more to this line item. Jody said several projects have been allocated and have used the money in the budget. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays.

Next Hall asked regarding a crosswalk on 13 th and Gibson. She said she witness a child coming close to getting hit by a car crossing there. Jody said he would look into it.

Next Fire Chief Eveld asked council for permission to seek bids on an e-drolic tool for smaller jobs that doesn’t uses electricity and hoses. He said he already has funds, but just needs permission to seek bids. Holman motioned to allow Eveld to take bids seconded by Hall. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays.

Eveld reported that Nick Trotter completed all certifications for Fire Marshall. Trotter took 115 hours of training to get to this point. He said all commercial buildings would be inspected to ensure life safety issues.

Next Police Chief Bramlett reported that he is giving various active shooter classes and will be teaching a self-defense class to retired teachers. He is also working on shop with a cop fundraisers.

McNutt asked Hall about Purple Friday. Hall will be setting a meeting date and will let the mayor know when it will be.

Next Water Super, Cecil Zolliecoffer passed out a copy of his annual audit. He asked if there were questions. There were none. Then he said that he is ready to purchase a vehicle and has funds budgeted for it, but needs permission to bid it. He said he would go with the ford place if they met state prices and he would use the state process. It will replace a 99 ford that has had a lot of repairs. He is wanting a one ton.

Then Bob Wright with Crews and Associates, passed out spreadsheets regarding interest rates and payback schedule regarding the refinancing of the water bond. He said if the mayor signs the agreement and the ordinance is passed, then interest rates will be locked in at 3.11% and will save the city $538,000.00. October 26 th will be the closing date. Jon Bryant, the tax attorney of Mitchell

Williams then took the podium and read ordinance 2016-13. He read pages 1-4. A motion was made to be read by title only and suspend second and third reading was made by Holman seconded by hall. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays

Mr. Bryant read by title only ordinance 2016-13. Hall motioned to approve seconded by vicars. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays

Mayor McNutt signed the agreement for Mr. Bryant.

Next was the Edgin rezone. Holman had questions but said she has since resolved her questions. Warden asked Edgin how long The property has been vacant and he said for one year. Jeff read ordinance 2016-11. A motion to adopt was made by Anderson seconded by vicars. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. Nay: Holman

Warden motioned to suspend second and third readings and read by title only. Hall seconded motion. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. Nay: Holman

A motion to adopt was made by warden seconded by vicars. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. Nay: Holman

Next vicars updated the council on the marina project. She said that JC Gentry met with Americore and the plans are being redrawn. She said it should take 3-4 weeks to complete those drawings. She said the design has changed from over 100 boat slips to 54 boat slips. Warden asked if these changes to the plans causes changes to the city agreement with the corps and with the Gentry’s. Jeff didn’t think it would be a problem.

Next was Ordinance 2016-12. This ordinance allows the city to do business with Debi Reed, wife of Dennis Reed. She does embroidery on the police uniforms. Hall motioned to allow the city to do business with Debi Reed seconded by Warden. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. Nay: Holman

Holman motioned to read by title only seconded by warden and waive second and third reading. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. Nay: Holman

Jeff read by title only Ordinance 2016-12, and Holman made a motion to adopt 2016-12 seconded by Holman. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. Nay: Holman

Mayor McNutt then called the city to participate in the Go Pink day to support breast cancer awareness.

Next Fall Cleanup was announced to be October 3-7 th . Mayor McNutt announced that the city will be hosting an e-waste week during the cleanup week too. Large cardboard boxes will be in the east parking lot at city hall. He asked that people please do not leave electronics after cleanup week.

Next the groundbreaking date was postponed. It will be announced when scheduled.

Next the council discussed dispatch fees. The regular fee of $30,500 was discussed because Judge Bowman sent a letter to the city raising the fee due to a 1.7% Consumer Price Index. The total shows to be $31,003.88. former mayor Vernon McDaniel didn’t recall an agreement to raise it and clerk Eveld said she didn’t find an agreement either. None of the council remembered, nor did the mayor.

Jeff said he would’ve looked over any agreements and he hadn’t seen one either. Attorney Phillips told clerk Eveld to send the $30,500.00 per the budget and request a copy of the agreement for audit purposes before paying the addition $503.88.

Next rex wanted to add to the agenda a previous ordinance regarding the fire department. Anderson motioned to add this to the agenda seconded by hall. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Hall, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. Nay: Holman

He said that there have been several mutual aid fires that he city of Ozark has gone to and no other department has shown up. Rex wants to increase the fee for this type of call. He said he felt the fee should be at least $1000.00. he thought the fee was $400.00. Jeff asked clerk Eveld to email him a copy of the ordinance and he will amend it and bring it to the next meeting.

It was then announced that there will be a building committee meeting tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. at city hall in council chambers.

Public Input:

Mr. Drain wanted to speak and asked the question “what are we doing to bring in new businesses”. McNutt said we are doing all we can do. We have improved streets, fire department, police department, and all this is seeds for industry. Internet was a drawback but it is being addressed. Mr. drain suggested working up an incentives packet for potential new businesses. He would like to see utility hookup fees waived perhaps. McDaniel stated that we need housing. Vicars said that the housing that is available is aging.

A motion to adjourn was made by Anderson, seconded by vicars. On a roll vote, the following voted:

Aye: Hall, Holman, Anderson, Waters, Warden, Vicars. No Nays.

Meeting adjourned at 6:46. p.m.

Passed and APPROVED this 10 th day of October 2016.

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Mayor T. R. McNutt

ATTEST:

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City Clerk Sonya Eveld