Minutes provided for September 18 Lamar City Council meeting

LAMAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THIEBAUD MEETING ROOMS
September 18, 2017

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: Brian Griffith, Mike Hull, Rick Kaderly, Max Simmons, Bill Talbott, Harold VanDeMark and Judd Chesnut. Steve Gilkey was absent. Also attending, Lynn Calton – City Administrator, Bev Baker – City Clerk, Police Chief – Rusty Rives, City Attorney’s – Steven Kaderly.

Alderman Simmons made the motion to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2017 regular Session City Council meeting. Alderman VanDeMark 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. Charles James of Cap’s Cabin – requested an Ordinance change to allow small tables and chairs, on the square, to allow for more seating at his business. Mayor Harris requested the ordinance committee meet to discuss and bring back information to the October Council meeting. Heidi Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director introduced Amber Britian, the new pool manager, from Troy MO. Ms. Johnson also discussed the pool was reopened today after being closed for a month, for cleaning. The new roof for Thiebaud is completed. She discussed possibly asking the Fair Board to request a deposit from the Carnival for the use of the bathrooms.


Police Chief Rives discussed that August was fairly calm month for the Police Department and the fair went wonderfully smooth. Fire Chief Beatty was absent. Alderman Hull discussed information from the Economic Development. The City website was reviewed and suggested were made. Alderman Griffith discussed the results from the Ordinance. Members reviewed the list of bills. Alderman Hull made the motion to pay the bills. Alderman Simmons seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes.

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

The Municipal Court Report was presented for the month of August 2017. The outstanding balance is $126,185.16. Alderman Chesnut made the motion to approve the report. Alderman VanDeMark seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes.

Art Lewis from Flynn Well Drilling discussed doing a test in the existing well.

 Mayor Harris presented Council Bill No. 1845 Ordinance 1827 AMENDING SECTION 20- 33 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO BURNING BY AMENDING PERMISSIBLE BURNING HOURS. 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 Simmons made the motion to approve this bill. Alderman Chesnut seconded the motion. On vote, all members present 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 Hull made the motion to approve this bill. Alderman VanDeMark seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes. Therefore, the Mayor declared said bill had been duly adopted and numbered Ordinance 1827. 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 Council Bill No. 1846 Ordinance 1828 AMENDING SECTION 6- 148 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS BY ADDING PROVISIONS DELINEATING THE MANNER THAT ANIMALS ARE DECLARED TO BE DANGEROUS OR VICIOUS AND ALLOWING FOR AN APPEAL PROCESS; AND FURTHER REPEALING OBSOLETE SECTIONS OF ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 6. 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 Simmons made the motion to approve this bill. Alderman Chesnut seconded the motion. On vote, all members present 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 VanDeMark made the motion to approve this bill. Alderman Griffith seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes. Therefore, the Mayor declared said bill had been duly adopted and numbered Ordinance 1828. 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 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 mentioned the Gauscor engine, Unit #3 is being worked on and should be back in place by the end of the month and running. He also discussed the Highway 160 detour and annexing property into the City.

Next, Mayor Harris began the Mayor’s roundtable. Alderman Hull mentioned a Citizen would like the Council to consider widening 1st street since the amount of traffic has increased.

Chief Rives discussed a need to update email addresses and the domain by using Microsoft 365.
Alderman Simmons made the motion to authorize the purchase of Microsoft 365 and increase the budget $2,000. Alderman Hull seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes.

City Clerk, Bev Baker mentioned the first supplement was given out to add to the Alderman’s Code of Ordinance books. City Administrator, Lynn Calton requested adding sealcoating to Moore Pavilion at an additional $5,000 and authorizing a change order to Bishop Construction. Alderman Chesnut made the motion to approve the change and amend the budget. Alderman Simmons seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes.