Minutes provided for July 17 Lamar City Council meeting

LAMAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Thiebaud Auditorium Meeting Room
July 17, 2017 6:00 p.m.

The council met in regular session. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harris. Members held a moment of silent prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

On roll call, the following members answered present: Harold VanDeMark, Judd Chesnut, Steve Gilkey, Brian Griffith Rick Kaderly, and Bill Talbott. Mike Hull and Max Simmons were absent. Also attending, Lynn Calton – City Administrator, Bev Baker – City Clerk, City Attorneys – Steven Kaderly and Belinda Kaderly, Police Chief Rives, and Fire Chief Beatty. Alderman Gilkey made the motion to approve the minutes of the June 19, 2017 Regular Session City Council meeting. Alderman Chesnut seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes.

Alderman Griffith made the motion to approve the amended minutes of the June 27, 2017 Special Session City Council meeting. Alderman Talbott seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes.

The Public Good and Welfare portion of the meeting was held. This portion is open to any citizen who would like to address the Council. Brooke White, 215 Gulf St. discussed Animal Control ordinances and would like to see them changed. Mayor Harris requested the Ordinance Committee to review the current Ordinance and make recommendations.

Fire Chief Beatty discussed the fire report. Chief Rives discussed the police reports have changed. The year to year comparison had been added.

 Alderman Gilkey-Chairman of Public Expenditures committee introduced Larry Coose from Net Vision. A discussion of adding fiber to have better internet access for the community was held. This would give more opportunity for economic development to help our citizens and provide fiber to the residential area. This will be discussed at a later date in more detail.

Members reviewed the list of bills. Alderman Chesnut made the motion to pay the bills. Alderman VanDeMark seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes.

Mayor Harris read the Treasurer’s Report for June 2017. Alderman VanDeMark made the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Alderman Griffith seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes.

The Municipal Court Report was presented for the month of June 2017. The outstanding balance is $120,089.58. Alderman Chesnut made the motion to approve the report. Alderman VanDeMark seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes.


Jim Buzzard – Building Inspector presented rezoning application form Lamar Bank & Trust Company to rezone property at 1202 Lexington currently owned by Lamar Bank and Trust rezone from M-P zone, (Manufactured home district), to become an M-1 zone (business park district). The City Attorney will prepare the ordinance to present at the next Council meeting.

Next Mr. Buzzard discussed the following nuisance structures. Alderman Chesnut moved that, pursuant to Section 8-137(a) of the Code of Ordnances, we hereby find that, with regard to the building located at 704 W 12th Street, owned by Hanjoo Lee is a public nuisance under subsections 4, 5, 8 and 10 of Section 8-134 of the Code of Ordinances, and that the procedures required by Article V of Chapter 8 of the Code Of Ordinances have been substantially followed. Alderman Talbott provided the second. On vote, all members present voted yes.

Alderman Talbott hereby moved that, pursuant to Section 8-137 (d) (1) of the Code of Ordinances, an Order be issued which shall include our finding that the building located at 704 W. 12th St. owned by Hanjoo Lee is a public nuisance under subsections 4, 5, 8 and 10 of Section 8-134 if the Code of Ordinances mandate that said building be repaired and the City Administrator is hereby designated to sign the order on behalf of the City. Alderman VanDeMark provided the second. On vote, all members present voted yes.

Alderman Kaderly hereby moved that, pursuant to Section 8-137(a) of the Code of Ordnances, we hereby find that, with regard to the buildings located at 1501 College Street, owned by Lois Stacy is a public nuisance under subsections 3, 5, 7, 8 and 9 of Section 8-134 of the Code of Ordinances, and that the procedures required by Article V of Chapter 8 of the Code Of Ordinances have been substantially followed. Alderman Griffith provided the second. On vote, all members present voted yes.

Alderman VanDeMark hereby moved that, pursuant to Section 8-137 (d) (1) of the Code of Ordinances, an Order be issued which shall include our finding that the buildings located at 1501 College Street owned by Lois Stacy is a public nuisance under subsections 3, 5, 7, 8 and 9 of Section 8-134 if the Code of Ordinances mandate that said buildings be demolished and removed and that the City Administrator is hereby designated to sign the order on behalf of the City. Alderman Griffith provided the second. On vote, all members present voted yes.

Alderman Gilkey hereby moved that, pursuant to Section 8-137(a) of the Code of Ordnances, we hereby find that, with regard to the building located at 1809 College, owned by Steve Tanner is a public nuisance under subsections 3, 5, 7, 8 and 10 of Section 8-134 of the Code of Ordinances, and that the procedures required by Article V of Chapter 8 of the Code Of Ordinances have been 7 substantially followed. Alderman Griffith provided the second. On vote, all members present voted yes. Next Alderman Gilkey hereby moved that, pursuant to Section 8-137 (d) (1) of the Code of Ordinances, an Order be issued which shall include our finding that the building located at 1809 College, owned by Steve Tanner is a public nuisance under subsections 3, 5, 7, 8 and 10 of Section 8-134 if the Code of Ordinances mandate that said building be demolished and removed, and the City Administrator is hereby designated to sign the order on behalf of the City. Alderman VanDeMark provided the second. On vote, all members present voted yes.

Bev Baker - City Clerk requested approval to dispose of records from the Police Department as presented. Alderman VanDeMark made the motion to approve the disposal of records. Alderman Talbott seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes.

Bev Baker – City Clerk discussed the use tax no longer being accessed on the titling of new vehicles purchased outside of the state. The deadline to make changes is December 2018. Council members directed the City Clerk and City Attorney to prepare documents for the April 2018 election. The list of the Annual Liquor License was presented. Alderman Chesnut made the motion to accept the list of liquor license. Alderman Kaderly seconded the motion. Alderman Talbott abstained. On vote, all other members present voted yes.

Alderman Griffith presented the Business Incentive Policies from the Economic Development Committee. Alderman Griffith made the motion to accept the policy as presented. Alderman Kaderly seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes.

Mayor Harris presented Council Bill No. 1840 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE NEW SCHEDULE OF RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR ELECTRICITY, WATER AND SEWER, CLASSIFYING THE TYPES OF USERS THEREOF, THE CONDITIONS THEREFORE, AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Said bill being furnished in advance for all Alderpersons and also posted at City Hall for public inspection prior to the meeting was read by title only for the first reading. Alderman VanDeMark made the motion to approve this bill. Alderman Griffith seconded the motion. On vote, all members voted yes. Said bill being furnished in advance for all Alderpersons and also posted at City Hall for public inspection prior to the meeting, was read by title only for the second and final reading. Alderman Chesnut made the motion to approve this bill. Alderman Griffith seconded the motion. On vote, all members voted yes. Therefore, the Mayor declared said bill had been duly adopted and numbered Ordinance 1822. The ordinance was signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk and the seal of the City affixed thereto.

Mayor Harris presented an agreement between City of Lamar, Barton County and Johnson Construction for construction of an extension of West Central Road. Alderman Griffith made 8 the motion to approve the agreement. Alderman Chesnut seconded the motion. On vote, Alderman VanDeMark voted no, all other members present voted yes.

Mayor Harris mentioned the review of the following reports: Budget Analysis Nuisance Structures Methane Gas Generator Income and Expense TATS Comparison of Bills and Financial Statements Pooled Cash Report Cash and Investments by Fund Expenses – Not Budgeted Sales Tax Revenue Electric Sales City Administrator, Lynn Calton was available for questions.

Next, Mayor Harris began the mayor’s round table. Chief Beatty mentioned starting the process of building the ADA bathroom in Memorial Hall. City Clerk Bev Baker stated she would be out of the office July 26, 27, & 28 to a MIRMA Conference. Mayor Harris asked if there was any more business to come before the council, if not, a motion to adjourn would be in order. AldermanVanDeMark made the motion to adjourn. Alderman Talbott seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes. Therefore the meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m.