Hollister Regular Council meeting Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. at Town Hall, 312 Esplanade St.
Call the meeting to order
Mayor Tate called the meeting to order.
Roll Call
Present: David Tate, Mayor
Phil Carman, Alderman
David Willard, Alderman
Howell Keeter, Alderman
Scott McCaulley, Alderman
Absent: None
Other Rick Ziegenfuss, City Administrator
City Vonnie Mathiesen, Assistant City Administrator
Officials Sheryl Brashear, City Clerk
Present: Hank Griffin, City Attorney
Trent Bowers, Director of Building & Planning
Terry Brashear, Public Works Supervisor
Consent Agenda
All items listed under consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate discussion of those items unless a Council member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.
Consent Agenda
August 7, September 5 and 6, 2007 Council meeting minutes
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the August 7, September 5 & 6, 2007 Council meeting minutes seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Consent Agenda
September 10, 2007 Park Board meeting minutes
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the September 10, 2007 Park Board meeting minutes seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Consent Agenda
September 11, 2007 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the September 11, 2007 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Consent Agenda
Informational Material
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September 29, 2007 Grape & Fall Festival 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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October 01, 2007 Park Board meeting at 6:30 PM
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October 04, 2007 Council meeting at 7:00 PM
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October 09, 2007 Planning & Zoning meeting at 6:30 PM
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October 11, 2007 Municipal Court at 5:00 PM
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October 16, 2007 Board of Adjustment meeting at 7:00 PM
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October 18, 2007 Partners in Progress meeting at 2:30 PM
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October 18, 2007 Council meeting at 7:00 PM
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October 19, 2007 Press Conference 10:00 AM - Keeter Center
Paper Recycling – Nestle Purina Pet Care – Elizabeth Aull
Ms. Aull presented the city with several under the desk recycling containers. Ms. Aull stated she was pleased the city has decided to recycle in town hall. Recycling creates 30 jobs, the container is located at the school and is available for everyone to use. Ms. Aull stated we also provide document shredding at no charge to governmental agencies; just call for an appointment. We are located NE of French Mustards warehouse off Partnership Blvd. in Springfield, MO.
Administrator Ziegenfuss stated Alderman Carman felt we should start a recycling program for city offices and this is a low impact program, very user friendly.
Chris Berndt, WTCFPD Chief – Public Protection Classification 5
Chief Berndt stated for the last year we started getting ready for our next ISO rating. Chief Berndt gave a power point presentation. We have received the results and we went from a Class 6 to a Class 5. ISO ratings range from 1 being the best to 10 no fire protection. The new rating goes into effect 11-1-07.
Classification #of entities
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Class 1 0
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Class 2 2 (Springfield is one of them)
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Class 3 54
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Class 4 165
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Class 5 142
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Class 6 223
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Class 7 250
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Class 8 185
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Class 8B 4
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Class 9 719
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Class 10 5
Administrator Ziegenfuss stated we would be in the top 25% of the nation. Chief Berndt stated he is very proud of our rating. ISO ratings are based 10% on fire alarms, 50% on the fire department, and 40% on the water supply.
Summary Evaluation Analysis:
Feature
Credit Earned
Credit Available
Receiving and Handling Fire Alarms
Credit for telephone service
1.90
2
Credit for operators
2.25
3
Credit for dispatch circuits
1.25
5
TOTAL
5.40
10
Fire Department
Credit for engine companies
7.46
10
Credit for reserve pampers
0.72
1
Credit for pamper capacity
5.00
5
Credit for ladder service
3.53
5
Credit for reserve ladder & service trucks
0.36
1
Credit for distribution
2.86
4
Credit for company personnel
2.48
15
Credit for training
5.94
9
TOTAL
28.35
50
Water Supply
Credit for supply system
17.40
35
Credit for hydrants
1.70
2
Credit for inspection & condition
1.18
3
TOTAL
20.28
40
Divergence
-1.20
TOTAL CREDIT
52.83
100.00
The City is working on two improvements for the water supply; a new 1st Street Well and we will tie in N Birch into the 1st Street well system. Also a new well on BB is in the planning stages.
Alderman McCaulley asked if the water supply is about a pressure situation? Chief Berndt stated it is about volume and placement of hydrants.
Alderman Carman asked if this would decrease the insurance premiums? Chief Berndt stated he did not call any insurance agents but the more a home is worth the more the impact on the cost savings.
Administrator Ziegenfuss stated new construction areas have better placements of hydrants and pressure which helps with the rating.
Chief Berndt stated ISO rates an entity every 10 years. The last rating the City had was in 1994. If there are significant changes we can request another evaluation earlier.
Alderman Willard asked if the lakes nearby have any bearing on the rates? Chief Berndt stated you have to be within 1000’ to get credit and those were considered.
Mayor Tate stated good work.
Renew M Graham Clark Airport Intergovernmental Agreement
Administrator Ziegenfuss stated this is our operating agreement with M Graham Clark Airport. The contract is automatically renewed but we wanted to bring to Council for their review.
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the M Graham Clark Airport Intergovernmental Agreement seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
MoDot’s City Limit Signs with City Logo
Assistant Administrator Mathiesen stated about a month ago we were asked to get the cost to put the city logo on the city limit signs on US Hwy 65. There is a design in your packet (the actual sign would have more clarity). The cost is $2,285.00 per sign; total cost for two signs is $4,570.00. This would be part of the branding of the city and do away with the little train. The City of Ozark and Springfield have installed their signs.
Alderman Carman stated he felt that was too expensive, who would see this driving 65 mph down the road. Alderman Willard asked what the dimensions would be? Assistant Administrator Mathiesen stated she was not sure, but it is the standard city limit sign. Alderman McCaulley stated maybe we can re-look at this later.
Alderman Carman made a motion to approve the signs with the city logo seconded by Alderman McCaulley.
Ayes: None
Nays: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
National Incident Management System (NIMS) Resolution
Mayor Tate asked Clerk Brashear to explain the NIMS Resolution. Clerk Brashear stated back in May 2006 the City trained the employees (34 of the 38) on the National Incident Management System. I have searched the City records and cannot find that we adopted the resolution.
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the NIMS Resolution seconded by Alderman Carman.
Administrator Ziegenfuss stated this is a nationally standardized response system. This is a system that spells out how to perform more efficiently and spells out certain duties for each position. Mayor Tate asked Terry Brashear what his duties would be? PW Supervisor Brashear stated he would be in charge of transportation. Mayor Tate asked Clerk Brashear what her duties would be. Clerk Brashear stated answering the phone and advising people where they can go for assistance.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
First Reading on Bill 2007-41 Ordinance to amend 410.030, Section A, Regular Meetings
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to have the first reading (by title only) on Bill 2007-41 Ordinance to amend 410.030, Section A, Regular meetings seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the first reading on Bill 2007-41 seconded by Alderman McCaulley.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Second Reading on Bill 2007-33 Ordinance to amend 405.110 Performance Guarantee
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to have the second reading (by title only) on Bill 2007-33 Ordinance to amend 405.110 Performance Guarantee seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the second reading on Bill 2007-33 seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Second Reading on Bill 2007-34 Ordinance to amend 520.020 Regulations and Application, Section 4
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to have the second reading (by title only) on Bill 2007-34 Ordinance to amend 520.020 Regulations and Application, Section 4 seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the second reading on Bill 2007-34 seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Second Reading on Bill 2007-35 Ordinance to amend 705.095 Connection required upon availability of water, Section D
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to have the second reading (by title only) on Bill 2007-35 Ordinance to amend 705.095 Connection required upon availability of water, Section D seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the second reading on Bill 2007-35 seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Second Reading on Bill 2007-36 Ordinance to amend 705.100 Connection for Building Purposes
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to have the second reading (by title only) on Bill 2007-36 Ordinance to amend 705.100 Connection for Building Purposes seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the second reading on Bill 2007-36 seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Second Reading on Bill 2007-37 Ordinance to amend 510.060 Board may levy special assessment, when
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to have the second reading (by title only) on Bill 2007-37 Ordinance to amend 510.060 Board may levy special assessment, when seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the second reading on Bill 2007-37 seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Second Reading on Bill 2007-38 Ordinance to amend several sections in Chapter 402 Planned Development District
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to have the second reading (by title only) on Bill 2007-38 Ordinance to amend several sections in Chapter 402 Planned Development District seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the second reading on Bill 2007-38 seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Second Reading on Bill 2007-39 Ordinance to annex 960.34 acres owned by Table Rock Canyon, LLC
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to have the second reading (by title only) on Bill 2007-39 Ordinance to annex 960.34 acres owned by Table Rock Canyon, LLC seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, McCaulley
Nays: None Abstain: Keeter
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the second reading on Bill 2007-39 seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, McCaulley
Nays: None Abstain: Keeter
Second Reading on Bill 2007-40 Ordinance to approve a contract with the City of Branson for Environmental Health Services
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to have the second reading (by title only) on Bill 2007-40 Ordinance to approve a contract with the City of Branson for Environmental Health Services seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the second reading on Bill 2007-40 seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Visitors
Administrator Ziegenfuss welcomed Gordon Garrett to the City of Hollister.
City Administrator’s Report
Sales Tax
Administrator Ziegenfuss stated the sales tax is up 1% over last year.
Transportation
Administrator Ziegenfuss stated more information will be forthcoming from the MoDot meetings regarding the bridge.
Partners in Progress
Administrator Ziegenfuss stated new signs have been posted in the new interchange, Table Rock Dam and Airport. Some of the signage is done in the evenings. Highway 65 will be closed at Highway 86 for 10 days while they are paving.
Hollister RV School District
Administrator Ziegenfuss stated we continue to have an open dialogue with Dr. Tim Taylor regarding the future of the school district and we are encouraged with the partnership.
Road Improvements
Administrator Ziegenfuss stated it is time to submit to Taney County for $50,000.00 for street improvements. I would like the board to consider Evergreen and Wilshire. We can pave Wilshire, from Taneycomo Terrace to the Railroad Bridge and curb Evergreen. Then next year we can submit for funds to pave Evergreen. There are 14 road cuts on Wilshire due to the new construction.
Mayor Tate asked about striping. Administrator Ziegenfuss stated the striping that was done last year did not hold up and we will use paint with glass beads.
Alderman Keeter asked if Shockley is in the city limits? Administrator Ziegenfuss stated it is in the county. Alderman McCaulley asked how far the road goes into the city? Administrator Ziegenfuss stated it ends on West St.
Administrator Ziegenfuss stated we have located an 8” water line at the end of Shockley on College of the Ozarks property, if an easement can be obtained then Taneycomo Terrace can tie their water in. Alderman Keeter stated he thought that was possible. It was asked if this will affect where the new overlay will be laid? Administrator Ziegenfuss stated no.
Grape and Fall Festival
Administrator Ziegenfuss stated Saturday, September 29, 2007 is the Grape and Fall Festival and he would encourage everyone to attend.
Branson Creek Airport
Alderman Carman asked about the aerial photograph of the airport. Administrator Ziegenfuss stated it was taken 6 weeks after construction started; 1.2 million cubic yards have been removed, to date 3 million. Alderman Keeter stated they are working about every night.
New Business
Townsend – Affordable Housing
Administrator Ziegenfuss stated the Missouri Housing Development accepts requests for new projects each year.
Jack Townsend was present to request support for the affordable housing project (Rock Ridge Apartments) to include lots 1, 8-22 in Coon Creek Business Park on the Northwest corner of BB Highway and Coon Creek Road.
Administrator Ziegenfuss stated Mr. Townsend has agreed to annex into the City limits and participate in a cost share for new water well.
Mr. Townsend stated there will be 64 affordable housing units. 25% will be 3 bedrooms, 50% will be 2 bedrooms, and 25% will be 1 bedroom. Application deadline is October 1st and we will know by mid December.
Alderman Carman asked Mr. Townsend what he considered to be affordable housing? Mr. Townsend stated the market is $450.00 to $650.00 per month. These will be $125.00 less per month. The homes come with the standard washer, dryer, range, refrigerator. A starter house today is $150,000.00. We manage 4,000 units; we will have on site a full time maintenance manager and a part time office manager. These homes are not HUD (Section 8).
If we are approved we would build these under section 42 tax credits and the developer is accountable 15 to 20 years. If we don’t do our part the IRS can recapture the tax credits, we have a lot of accountability.
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve a resolution of support for the Affordable Housing Project to include lots 1, 8-22 in Coon Creek Business Park on the Northwest corner of BB Highway and Coon Creek road proposed by Townsend Incorporated seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: Willard
City Limits Sign
Assistant Administrator Mathiesen asked if we want to remove the small locomotive design. Consensus of the board was what ever is standard and free.
Marie Carmichael
Administrator Ziegenfuss stated Marie Carmichael is asking for a reference letter regarding the Keeter Heights project, they are planning a project in Forsyth.
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve a letter of reference for Marie Carmichael seconded by Alderman Carman.
Alderman Carman asked about the paved roads and keeping debris cleaned up. Administrator Ziegenfuss stated Public Works Supervisor Brashear has met with the supervisor several times.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
Closed Session
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Litigation 610.021(1), Personnel 610.021(3) Contract Negotiations 610.021(12)
Not needed.
Adjourn
Alderman McCaulley made a motion to adjourn seconded by Alderman Carman.
Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley
Nays: None
CORRECTIONS:
This is a true recording of the September 20, 2007 Council meeting. Approved by the Board of Aldermen at their meeting held on
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David G. Tate, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sheryl Brashear, City Clerk