Ruell and Galen did and awesome jon this morning on the show. You can hear them here:
http://www.ksgf.com/Portals/67/KSGF%20Audio/This%20week/062909-%20hr%203_4.mp3
and read about them here: http://www.wellfedneighbor.com
Monday, June 29, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Springfield City Council Meeting Agenda
Please Note: This is the first meeting of a pilot project for earlier start times for City Council meetings. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. rather than 7 p.m.
Springfield City Council
June 29, 2009
6:00 p.m.
SPEAKERS MUST SIGN UP WITH THE CITY CLERK TO SPEAK TO AN ISSUE ON THE AGENDA.
SPEAKERS ARE TO LIMIT THEIR REMARKS TO FIVE MINUTES.
Note: Sponsorship does not denote Council member approval or support.
* * * *
1. ROLL CALL.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. – June 15, 2009.
3. FINALIZATION AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDAS. CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK TO OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDAS MUST DO SO AT THIS TIME.
4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS.
5. Swear in Andrea McKinney, Sidney Needem, and Bob Horton to the Springfield/Greene County Park Board.
6. Presentation from Mike Kromrey, Chair, Environmental Advisory Board.
7. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE JUNE 15, 2009 MEETING AND CITY MANAGER’S REPORT.
8. COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.
9. COUNCIL BILL 2009-155. (Compton) A special ordinance vacating a portion of public alley generally located on the west side of the 400 block of N. Campbell Avenue and on the south side of the 400 block of W. Phelps Avenue (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend that City Council approve the Vacation request with conditions.)
10. COUNCIL BILL 2009-156. (Ibarra) A general ordinance amending the Official Map of Springfield, adopted pursuant to General Ordinance No. 1478, by naming a new segment of street “Deer Lake Avenue”. (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval).
11. COUNCIL BILL 2009-157. (O’Neal) A general ordinance amending Article I, Zoning Ordinance, of the Springfield Land Development Code, Divisions IV District Regulations and V Supplemental District Regulations, by modifying various requirements of the Government and Institutional Use District. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
12. COUNCIL BILL 2009-158. (Bailes) A general ordinance amending Section 1‑9 of the Springfield City Code, City Limits, by annexing approximately 265.41 acres of private property and 0.28 acres of Greene County right-of-way into the City of Springfield generally located on the east side of the 4100 block of South US Highway 65 more fully described in this ordinance, generally referenced as Annexation A-1-09, and amending Section 46-1 of the Springfield City Code, Election Wards, Precincts and Council Zones, Ward Boundaries, by adding this property to the ward and precinct assigned by the County Clerk.
13. COUNCIL BILL 2009-159. (Bailes) A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 500 acres of property generally located on the east and west sides of the 4100 block South US Highway 65 from a City R-SF, Single Family Residential District and Greene County A-1, Agricultural District and R-1, Residential District to Planned Development District Number 330. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval). (By: Larry Childress Etal; East and west sides 4100 block South US Highway 65; Planned Development 330.)
14. FIRST READING BILLS. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.
15. COUNCIL BILL 2009-160. (Compton) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, to accept donations from the Friends of the Garden, through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, and Greene County for construction of a Botanical Center, as approved by county voters, and to amend the budget for the City of Springfield, Missouri, in the Parks Department by increasing revenues and expenditures for Park’s County-Wide Sales Tax Fund 4165 for fiscal year 2009‑2010, in the amount of $964,458.00, and to do all things necessary to carry out the acceptance and use of the donations, including the execution of contracts.
16. COUNCIL BILL 2009-161. (Rushefsky) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a $10,000 donation from the Springfield R-XII School District to provide for public improvements along Cherry Street adjacent to Bingham Elementary School and amending the budget provided for the Public Works Department of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for fiscal year 2009-2010.
17. COUNCIL BILL 2009-162. (O’Neal) A special ordinance amending the budget for the City of Springfield, Missouri, in the General Fund for the fiscal year 2008-2009 in the amount of $1,800,000 to increase revenue and expense appropriations in the General Fund in the same amount.
18. RESOLUTIONS.
19. EMERGENCY BILLS.
20. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
21. GRANTS.
22. AMENDED BILLS.
23. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON.
24. COUNCIL BILL 2009-148. (Chiles, Burlison, Compton, & Rush) A general ordinance amending the Fee Schedule for certain municipal services as provided in the Springfield City Code, by making such adjustments as provided in the attached Evaluation of Charges for Municipal Services and by adopting new fees for certain city services, in order to recover all or part of the cost thereof and declaring an emergency. (The Finance Committee recommends approval.)
25. COUNCIL BILL 2009-149. (O’Neal) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to accept the donation of funds from Blue Noodle LLC d/b/a Metropolitan Grill for the benefit of the Springfield Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System.
26. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
27. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
28. Mr. Ron Ard wishes to address City Council.
29. Ms. Patty Ingold wishes to address City Council.
30. NEW BUSINESS.
31. As per RSMo. 109.230 (4), City records that are on file in the City Clerk’s office and have met the retention schedule will be destroyed in compliance with the guidelines established by the Secretary of State’s office.
32. Financial Statement for April 2009.
33. MISCELLANEOUS.
34. CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3.
35. COUNCIL BILL 2009-163. (O’Neal) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for a grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) in the amount of $10,500, for Fiscal Year 2009-2010, through the Missouri Health Literacy Enhancement Demonstration Project for the purpose of enhancing health literacy.
36. COUNCIL BILL 2009-164. (Ibarra) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into a transportation cost apportionment agreement with the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission (“MHTC”) to coordinate participation by the City in the cost of the Commission’s Project No. J8S2157 relating to rehabilitation of the Route 13 (Kansas Expressway) bridge (viaduct) over the BNSF railway and Locust Street between Atlantic Street and Division Street.
37. COUNCIL BILL 2009-165. (Ibarra) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (“MHTC”) for the purpose of installing Phase I Wayfinding signage for the City of Springfield on Missouri Department of Transportation (“MoDOT”) right-of-way.
38. COUNCIL BILL 2009-166. (Bailes) A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the public streets and easements to the City of Springfield as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Sulgrove Place Subdivision generally located at 3524 South Sulgrove Avenue, upon the applicant filing and recording a final plat that substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with the terms of this ordinance. (Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the Preliminary Plat. Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend that City Council accept the public streets and easements.)
39. CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3.
40. COUNCIL BILL 2009-167. (O’Neal) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager to make a joint application with Greene County, Missouri, to apply for and to accept an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the United States Department of Justice for law enforcement purposes; to enter into an interlocal agreement with Greene County, Missouri; and to amend the budget provided for the Police Department of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for fiscal year 2008 - 2009, in the amount of $153,554, and declaring an emergency.
41. COUNCIL BILL 2009-168. (Bailes) A special ordinance relinquishing a public drainage easement generally located on the south side of the 2100 block of E. Republic Road, authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a license agreement for work in, and maintenance of, a storm detention facility and amending the budget in the Department of Public Works in the amount of $312,500.00 for FY 2009-2010 (Planning and Zoning Commission and Planning and Public Works staffs recommend approval subject to a condition.)
42. COUNCIL BILL 2009-169. (Ibarra) A special ordinance to accept the bid of Rockbusters, Inc. in the amount of $62,782.30 for the construction of sanitary sewers in Sanitary Sewer District No. 104 of Section No. 5, located in the vicinity of Livingston Street at Fort Avenue in the City of Springfield, Missouri; declaring the work to be necessary; stating the intention to pay for all or part of the improvements from the proceeds of bonds; specifying those costs and expenses to be specifically assessed against the properties in the district and the method by which the costs will be apportioned; setting forth the manner of payment, the lien of the assessments and the duration of the lien; setting forth the interest rate to be charged on the tax bills; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee of the City of Springfield, Missouri, to enter into a contract and to approve the bond for said improvement; and authorizing progress payments to be made to the contractor.
43. COUNCIL BILL 2009-170. (Rushefsky) A special ordinance to establish and define the boundaries and adopt the plat, plans, specifications, and sealed estimate of construction costs, and authorize acquisition of necessary right(s)-of-way, including condemnation thereof, for Sanitary Sewer District No. 50V of Section No. 6 of the main sewers of the City of Springfield, Missouri, located in the general vicinity of Norton Road at Fremont Avenue; further providing that all labor shall be paid the prevailing wages; providing for participation by the City in the cost of construction; directing the City Manager, or his designee to advertise for bids for the construction of said sewers; and providing for payment therefor.
44. COUNCIL BILL 2009-171. (Bailes) A resolution approving the plans, specifications and the bid of Hartman & Co. Inc., in the amount of $583,000 for the construction of Fort Avenue and Sunshine Street Intersection Improvements, Plan No. 8PW6104.
45. COUNCIL BILL 2009-172. (O’Neal) A resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Springfield Wayfinding Installation, Arterials and Expressways project and to accept the bid of Modern Neon & Plastic, LLC in the amount of $104,783.88 for installation of the arterial and expressway Springfield Wayfinding signs.
46. COUNCIL BILL 2009-173. (O’Neal) A resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Springfield Wayfinding Installation, Freeways and Interstate project and to accept the bid of Modern Neon & Plastic, LLC in the amount of $53,964.00 for installation of the freeway and interstate Springfield Wayfinding signs.
47. COUNCIL BILL 2009-174. (O’Neal) A resolution appointing Pat O’Reilly, Tim O’Reilly, Tom Rankin, Mary Lilly Smith, and Sarah Wilson to serve as members of the Board of Directors of the Shoppes at James River Community Improvement District.
48. COUNCIL BILL 2009-175. (Ibarra, Rushefsky) A resolution adopting the scope of duties and appointing the members for the Commercial Street Task Force.
49. CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS.
50. Confirm the following reappointments for Substitute Municipal Court Judge: Angela D. Acree; Shantel Alberhasky; Gregory Dorshorst; and Aaron Jones with terms to expire June 30, 2010.
51. Confirm the following reappointment to the Traffic Advisory Board: Richard Walker with term to expire April 1, 2012.
52. Confirm the following appointments to the Traffic Advisory Board: Larry Butler and Teddy Fleck with terms to expire April 1, 2012.
53. Confirm the following appointment to the Tree City USA Advisory Committee: Kay Johnson with term to expire December 1, 2010.
54. Confirm the following appointments to the Springfield/Greene County Library Board: Kenton DeVries and David Richards with terms to expire July 1, 2012.
* * * * END OF CONSENT AGENDAS * * * *
55. CLOSED SESSION: The City Council will hold a closed meeting for the purpose of discussing legal actions, causes of action, litigation, privileged and confidential communications, pursuant to Section 610.021 (1), RSMo. 2009, and this meeting, record, and vote be closed and the City Council shall stand adjourned at the end of the closed session.
Springfield City Council
June 29, 2009
6:00 p.m.
SPEAKERS MUST SIGN UP WITH THE CITY CLERK TO SPEAK TO AN ISSUE ON THE AGENDA.
SPEAKERS ARE TO LIMIT THEIR REMARKS TO FIVE MINUTES.
Note: Sponsorship does not denote Council member approval or support.
* * * *
1. ROLL CALL.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. – June 15, 2009.
3. FINALIZATION AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDAS. CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK TO OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDAS MUST DO SO AT THIS TIME.
4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS.
5. Swear in Andrea McKinney, Sidney Needem, and Bob Horton to the Springfield/Greene County Park Board.
6. Presentation from Mike Kromrey, Chair, Environmental Advisory Board.
7. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE JUNE 15, 2009 MEETING AND CITY MANAGER’S REPORT.
8. COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.
9. COUNCIL BILL 2009-155. (Compton) A special ordinance vacating a portion of public alley generally located on the west side of the 400 block of N. Campbell Avenue and on the south side of the 400 block of W. Phelps Avenue (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend that City Council approve the Vacation request with conditions.)
10. COUNCIL BILL 2009-156. (Ibarra) A general ordinance amending the Official Map of Springfield, adopted pursuant to General Ordinance No. 1478, by naming a new segment of street “Deer Lake Avenue”. (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval).
11. COUNCIL BILL 2009-157. (O’Neal) A general ordinance amending Article I, Zoning Ordinance, of the Springfield Land Development Code, Divisions IV District Regulations and V Supplemental District Regulations, by modifying various requirements of the Government and Institutional Use District. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
12. COUNCIL BILL 2009-158. (Bailes) A general ordinance amending Section 1‑9 of the Springfield City Code, City Limits, by annexing approximately 265.41 acres of private property and 0.28 acres of Greene County right-of-way into the City of Springfield generally located on the east side of the 4100 block of South US Highway 65 more fully described in this ordinance, generally referenced as Annexation A-1-09, and amending Section 46-1 of the Springfield City Code, Election Wards, Precincts and Council Zones, Ward Boundaries, by adding this property to the ward and precinct assigned by the County Clerk.
13. COUNCIL BILL 2009-159. (Bailes) A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 500 acres of property generally located on the east and west sides of the 4100 block South US Highway 65 from a City R-SF, Single Family Residential District and Greene County A-1, Agricultural District and R-1, Residential District to Planned Development District Number 330. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval). (By: Larry Childress Etal; East and west sides 4100 block South US Highway 65; Planned Development 330.)
14. FIRST READING BILLS. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.
15. COUNCIL BILL 2009-160. (Compton) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, to accept donations from the Friends of the Garden, through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, and Greene County for construction of a Botanical Center, as approved by county voters, and to amend the budget for the City of Springfield, Missouri, in the Parks Department by increasing revenues and expenditures for Park’s County-Wide Sales Tax Fund 4165 for fiscal year 2009‑2010, in the amount of $964,458.00, and to do all things necessary to carry out the acceptance and use of the donations, including the execution of contracts.
16. COUNCIL BILL 2009-161. (Rushefsky) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a $10,000 donation from the Springfield R-XII School District to provide for public improvements along Cherry Street adjacent to Bingham Elementary School and amending the budget provided for the Public Works Department of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for fiscal year 2009-2010.
17. COUNCIL BILL 2009-162. (O’Neal) A special ordinance amending the budget for the City of Springfield, Missouri, in the General Fund for the fiscal year 2008-2009 in the amount of $1,800,000 to increase revenue and expense appropriations in the General Fund in the same amount.
18. RESOLUTIONS.
19. EMERGENCY BILLS.
20. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
21. GRANTS.
22. AMENDED BILLS.
23. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON.
24. COUNCIL BILL 2009-148. (Chiles, Burlison, Compton, & Rush) A general ordinance amending the Fee Schedule for certain municipal services as provided in the Springfield City Code, by making such adjustments as provided in the attached Evaluation of Charges for Municipal Services and by adopting new fees for certain city services, in order to recover all or part of the cost thereof and declaring an emergency. (The Finance Committee recommends approval.)
25. COUNCIL BILL 2009-149. (O’Neal) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to accept the donation of funds from Blue Noodle LLC d/b/a Metropolitan Grill for the benefit of the Springfield Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System.
26. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
27. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
28. Mr. Ron Ard wishes to address City Council.
29. Ms. Patty Ingold wishes to address City Council.
30. NEW BUSINESS.
31. As per RSMo. 109.230 (4), City records that are on file in the City Clerk’s office and have met the retention schedule will be destroyed in compliance with the guidelines established by the Secretary of State’s office.
32. Financial Statement for April 2009.
33. MISCELLANEOUS.
34. CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3.
35. COUNCIL BILL 2009-163. (O’Neal) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for a grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) in the amount of $10,500, for Fiscal Year 2009-2010, through the Missouri Health Literacy Enhancement Demonstration Project for the purpose of enhancing health literacy.
36. COUNCIL BILL 2009-164. (Ibarra) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into a transportation cost apportionment agreement with the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission (“MHTC”) to coordinate participation by the City in the cost of the Commission’s Project No. J8S2157 relating to rehabilitation of the Route 13 (Kansas Expressway) bridge (viaduct) over the BNSF railway and Locust Street between Atlantic Street and Division Street.
37. COUNCIL BILL 2009-165. (Ibarra) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (“MHTC”) for the purpose of installing Phase I Wayfinding signage for the City of Springfield on Missouri Department of Transportation (“MoDOT”) right-of-way.
38. COUNCIL BILL 2009-166. (Bailes) A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the public streets and easements to the City of Springfield as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Sulgrove Place Subdivision generally located at 3524 South Sulgrove Avenue, upon the applicant filing and recording a final plat that substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with the terms of this ordinance. (Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the Preliminary Plat. Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend that City Council accept the public streets and easements.)
39. CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3.
40. COUNCIL BILL 2009-167. (O’Neal) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager to make a joint application with Greene County, Missouri, to apply for and to accept an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the United States Department of Justice for law enforcement purposes; to enter into an interlocal agreement with Greene County, Missouri; and to amend the budget provided for the Police Department of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for fiscal year 2008 - 2009, in the amount of $153,554, and declaring an emergency.
41. COUNCIL BILL 2009-168. (Bailes) A special ordinance relinquishing a public drainage easement generally located on the south side of the 2100 block of E. Republic Road, authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a license agreement for work in, and maintenance of, a storm detention facility and amending the budget in the Department of Public Works in the amount of $312,500.00 for FY 2009-2010 (Planning and Zoning Commission and Planning and Public Works staffs recommend approval subject to a condition.)
42. COUNCIL BILL 2009-169. (Ibarra) A special ordinance to accept the bid of Rockbusters, Inc. in the amount of $62,782.30 for the construction of sanitary sewers in Sanitary Sewer District No. 104 of Section No. 5, located in the vicinity of Livingston Street at Fort Avenue in the City of Springfield, Missouri; declaring the work to be necessary; stating the intention to pay for all or part of the improvements from the proceeds of bonds; specifying those costs and expenses to be specifically assessed against the properties in the district and the method by which the costs will be apportioned; setting forth the manner of payment, the lien of the assessments and the duration of the lien; setting forth the interest rate to be charged on the tax bills; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee of the City of Springfield, Missouri, to enter into a contract and to approve the bond for said improvement; and authorizing progress payments to be made to the contractor.
43. COUNCIL BILL 2009-170. (Rushefsky) A special ordinance to establish and define the boundaries and adopt the plat, plans, specifications, and sealed estimate of construction costs, and authorize acquisition of necessary right(s)-of-way, including condemnation thereof, for Sanitary Sewer District No. 50V of Section No. 6 of the main sewers of the City of Springfield, Missouri, located in the general vicinity of Norton Road at Fremont Avenue; further providing that all labor shall be paid the prevailing wages; providing for participation by the City in the cost of construction; directing the City Manager, or his designee to advertise for bids for the construction of said sewers; and providing for payment therefor.
44. COUNCIL BILL 2009-171. (Bailes) A resolution approving the plans, specifications and the bid of Hartman & Co. Inc., in the amount of $583,000 for the construction of Fort Avenue and Sunshine Street Intersection Improvements, Plan No. 8PW6104.
45. COUNCIL BILL 2009-172. (O’Neal) A resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Springfield Wayfinding Installation, Arterials and Expressways project and to accept the bid of Modern Neon & Plastic, LLC in the amount of $104,783.88 for installation of the arterial and expressway Springfield Wayfinding signs.
46. COUNCIL BILL 2009-173. (O’Neal) A resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Springfield Wayfinding Installation, Freeways and Interstate project and to accept the bid of Modern Neon & Plastic, LLC in the amount of $53,964.00 for installation of the freeway and interstate Springfield Wayfinding signs.
47. COUNCIL BILL 2009-174. (O’Neal) A resolution appointing Pat O’Reilly, Tim O’Reilly, Tom Rankin, Mary Lilly Smith, and Sarah Wilson to serve as members of the Board of Directors of the Shoppes at James River Community Improvement District.
48. COUNCIL BILL 2009-175. (Ibarra, Rushefsky) A resolution adopting the scope of duties and appointing the members for the Commercial Street Task Force.
49. CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS.
50. Confirm the following reappointments for Substitute Municipal Court Judge: Angela D. Acree; Shantel Alberhasky; Gregory Dorshorst; and Aaron Jones with terms to expire June 30, 2010.
51. Confirm the following reappointment to the Traffic Advisory Board: Richard Walker with term to expire April 1, 2012.
52. Confirm the following appointments to the Traffic Advisory Board: Larry Butler and Teddy Fleck with terms to expire April 1, 2012.
53. Confirm the following appointment to the Tree City USA Advisory Committee: Kay Johnson with term to expire December 1, 2010.
54. Confirm the following appointments to the Springfield/Greene County Library Board: Kenton DeVries and David Richards with terms to expire July 1, 2012.
* * * * END OF CONSENT AGENDAS * * * *
55. CLOSED SESSION: The City Council will hold a closed meeting for the purpose of discussing legal actions, causes of action, litigation, privileged and confidential communications, pursuant to Section 610.021 (1), RSMo. 2009, and this meeting, record, and vote be closed and the City Council shall stand adjourned at the end of the closed session.
Crap and Tax
The Wall Street Journal analysis
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124588837560750781.html
The Heritage Foundation Report
http://www.heritage.org/Research/EnergyandEnvironment/upload/wm_2504.pdf
The Cato Institute
http://www.cato.org/pub_display.php?pub_id=10313
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124588837560750781.html
The Heritage Foundation Report
http://www.heritage.org/Research/EnergyandEnvironment/upload/wm_2504.pdf
The Cato Institute
http://www.cato.org/pub_display.php?pub_id=10313
Friday, June 12, 2009
We NEED to Laugh!
We all need a little stress-reliever! This only takes a minute. It's silly but lets be silly for a short time and have a little fun.
Sometimes when you have a stressful day or week, you need some silliness to break up the day. If we are honest, we have a lot more stressful days than not.
Here is your dose of humor...
And don't go all adult - a senior manager is now known far & wide as Dorky Gizzardsniffer!
The following is excerpted from a children's book, Captain Underpants And the Perilous Plot Professor Poopypants, by Dave Pilkey, in which the evil Professor forces everyone to assume new names...
So:-
1. Use the third letter of your first name to determine your New first name:
a = snickle
b = doombah
c = goober
d = cheesey
e = crusty
f = greasy
g = dumbo
h = farcus
i = dorky
j = doofus
k = funky
l = boobie
m = sleezy
n = sloopy
o = fluffy
p = stinky
q = slimy
r = dorfus
s = snooty
t = tootsie
u = dipsy
v = sneezy
w = liver
x = skippy
y = dinky
z = zippy
2. Use the second letter of your last name to determine the first half of your new last name:
a = dippin
b = feather
c = batty
d = burger
e = chicken
f = barffy
g = lizard
h = waffle
i = farkle
j = monkey
k = flippin
l = fricken
m = bubble
n = rhino
o = potty
p = hamster
q = buckle
r = gizzard
s = lickin
t = snickle
u = chuckle
v = pickle
w = hubble
x = dingle
y = gorilla
z = girdle
3. Use the third letter of your last name to determine the second half of your new last name:
a = butt
b = boob
c = face
d = nose
e = hump
f = breath
g = pants h = shorts
i = lips
j = honker
k = head
l = tush
m = chunks
n = dunkin
o = brains
p = biscuits
q = toes
r = doodle
s = fanny
t = sniffer
u = sprinkles
v = frack
w = squirt
x = humperdinck
y = hiney
z = juice
So my new name is Sloopy Chicken-Doodle while Miss Kortni shall henceforth be known as: Dorfus Farkle-Tush
Remember that children laugh an average of 146 times a day; adults laugh an average of 4 times a day.
Sometimes when you have a stressful day or week, you need some silliness to break up the day. If we are honest, we have a lot more stressful days than not.
Here is your dose of humor...
And don't go all adult - a senior manager is now known far & wide as Dorky Gizzardsniffer!
The following is excerpted from a children's book, Captain Underpants And the Perilous Plot Professor Poopypants, by Dave Pilkey, in which the evil Professor forces everyone to assume new names...
So:-
1. Use the third letter of your first name to determine your New first name:
a = snickle
b = doombah
c = goober
d = cheesey
e = crusty
f = greasy
g = dumbo
h = farcus
i = dorky
j = doofus
k = funky
l = boobie
m = sleezy
n = sloopy
o = fluffy
p = stinky
q = slimy
r = dorfus
s = snooty
t = tootsie
u = dipsy
v = sneezy
w = liver
x = skippy
y = dinky
z = zippy
2. Use the second letter of your last name to determine the first half of your new last name:
a = dippin
b = feather
c = batty
d = burger
e = chicken
f = barffy
g = lizard
h = waffle
i = farkle
j = monkey
k = flippin
l = fricken
m = bubble
n = rhino
o = potty
p = hamster
q = buckle
r = gizzard
s = lickin
t = snickle
u = chuckle
v = pickle
w = hubble
x = dingle
y = gorilla
z = girdle
3. Use the third letter of your last name to determine the second half of your new last name:
a = butt
b = boob
c = face
d = nose
e = hump
f = breath
g = pants h = shorts
i = lips
j = honker
k = head
l = tush
m = chunks
n = dunkin
o = brains
p = biscuits
q = toes
r = doodle
s = fanny
t = sniffer
u = sprinkles
v = frack
w = squirt
x = humperdinck
y = hiney
z = juice
So my new name is Sloopy Chicken-Doodle while Miss Kortni shall henceforth be known as: Dorfus Farkle-Tush
Remember that children laugh an average of 146 times a day; adults laugh an average of 4 times a day.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Springfield City Council Agenda - June 15, 2009
Springfield City Council
June 15, 2009
7:00 p.m.
SPEAKERS MUST SIGN UP WITH THE CITY CLERK TO SPEAK TO AN ISSUE ON THE AGENDA.
SPEAKERS ARE TO LIMIT THEIR REMARKS TO FIVE MINUTES.
Note: Sponsorship does not denote Council member approval or support.
* * * *
1. ROLL CALL.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. – June 1, 2009 and June 9, 2009.
3. FINALIZATION AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDAS. CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK TO OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDAS MUST DO SO AT THIS TIME.
4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS.
5. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE JUNE 1, 2009 AND JUNE 9, 2009 MEETINGS AND CITY MANAGER’S REPORT.
6. COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.
7. COUNCIL BILL 2009-148. (Chiles, Burlison, Compton, & Rush) A general ordinance amending the Fee Schedule for certain municipal services as provided in the Springfield City Code, by making such adjustments as provided in the attached Evaluation of Charges for Municipal Services and by adopting new fees for certain city services, in order to recover all or part of the cost thereof and declaring an emergency. (The Finance Committee recommends approval.)
8. FIRST READING BILLS. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.
9. COUNCIL BILL 2009-149. (O’Neal) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to accept the donation of funds from Blue Noodle LLC d/b/a Metropolitan Grill for the benefit of the Springfield Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System.
10. RESOLUTIONS. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. MAY BE VOTED ON.
11. EMERGENCY BILLS.
12. COUNCIL BILL 2009-150. (O’Neal) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for and accept on behalf of the Mayor’s Commission for Children, a grant from the United States Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement, for the Ready to Learn Project; and declaring an emergency.
13. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
14. GRANTS.
15. AMENDED BILLS.
16. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON.
17. AMENDED COUNCIL BILL 2009-110. (Chiles) A special ordinance adopting a budget for the City of Springfield, Missouri, for the fiscal year July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 and providing that certain amounts shown in the budget document are appropriated for the various departments specified in said budget, and declaring an emergency.
18. COUNCIL BILL 2009-111. (Chiles) A special ordinance setting a preliminary levy tax on real and personal property for current expenses and debt retirement of the City of Springfield, Missouri, its boards and agencies, for the fiscal year 2009-2010, and declaring an emergency.
19. COUNCIL BILL 2009-126. (Bailes) A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately one (1) acre of land generally located at 3830 South Lone Pine Avenue, more particularly described in this ordinance, from a LB, Limited Business District to a GR, General Retail District. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.) (By: Samuel Watts; 3830 S. Lone Pine Avenue; Z-10-2009.)
20. COUNCIL BILL 2009-127. (Compton) A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 1.18 acres of land generally located at the 200 block of West Sunset Street, from GR, General Retail with Conditional Overlay District #26 to Planned Development District Number 331 to allow an existing nonconforming detached sign to remain, allow development activity to occur in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance and provide enforcement provisions for the removal of the sign on or before September 31, 2025. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.) (By: Empire Mortgage Co. Inc; 200 Block W. Sunset Street; Planned Development 331.)
21. COUNCIL BILL 2009-128. (O’Neal) A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Zoning Ordinance, Article I, Division II, Section 2-1100, Definitions, and Division V, Section 5-1200, Temporary Uses, for the purpose of modifying the requirements for temporary promotional activities for large establishments. (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)
22. COUNCIL BILL 2009-129. (O’Neal) A special ordinance approving a Petition requesting the formation of The Shoppes at James River Community Improvement District; establishing the District as a political subdivision of the State of Missouri; approving a form of Cooperative Agreement among the City, the CID and other parties named therein; and directing the City Clerk to notify the Missouri Department of Economic Development of the creation of the District.
23. COUNCIL BILL 2009-130. (Ibarra) A special ordinance approving a Petition requesting the formation of the Commercial Street Community Improvement District; establishing the District as a political subdivision of the State of Missouri; and directing the City Clerk to notify the Missouri Department of Economic Development of the creation of the District.
24. COUNCIL BILL 2009-131. (O’Neal) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an agreement to provide planning and administrative services to the Ozark Transportation Organization for the amount of $47,000.00. (Planning Staff recommends approval).
25. COUNCIL BILL 2009-133. (O’Neal) A general ordinance amending Chapter 2, Section 2‑92 of the Springfield City Code, known as the salary ordinance relating to pay grades for various job titles within the City service as contained in the Professional, Administrative and Technical (PAT) and Crafts, Trade and Labor (CTL) pay schedules, by making provision for 9 new job titles and deleting 6 existing job titles; amending Chapter 2, Section 2-91, Merit Rules 17.7, 18.2, 19.4, 21.1 and 22.1 relating benefits to Budgetary Approval.
26. COUNCIL BILL 2009-134. (Compton) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an agreement with the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, including the 2009-2010 budget and marketing plan needed to continue the program to encourage tourism and conventions in the City.
27. COUNCIL BILL 2009-135. (O’Neal) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, Missouri to enter into an agreement with the Greater Springfield Area Sports Commission and Foundation, Inc. (“Sports Commission”) whereby the City will provide the Sports Commission with a share of the City’s collection fees from the Hotel/Motel Tax to fund the Sports Commission’s efforts to bring regional and national sporting events to the City.
28. COUNCIL BILL 2009-136. (Ibarra) A special ordinance authorizing the Springfield/Branson National Airport Board to sell the Air Park South airport in Ozark, Missouri.
29. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
30. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
31. NEW BUSINESS.
32. The Mayor recommends the following reappointment to the Traffic Advisory Board: Richard Walker with term to expire April 1, 2012.
33. The Mayor recommends the following appointments to the Traffic Advisory Board: Larry Butler and Teddy Fleck with terms to expire April 1, 2012.
34. The Mayor recommends the following appointment to the Tree City USA Advisory Committee: Kay Johnson with term to expire December 1, 2010.
35. The Mayor recommends the following appointments to the Springfield/Greene County Library Board: Kenton DeVries and David Richards with terms to expire July 1, 2012.
36. MISCELLANEOUS.
37. CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3.
38. CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3.
39. COUNCIL BILL 2009-151. (Ibarra) A resolution declaring it necessary to construct district sanitary sewers in Sanitary Sewer District No. 110 of Section No. 5 in the City of Springfield, Missouri, located in the general vicinity of Missouri Avenue at Woodridge Street and providing for publications and notices.
40. COUNCIL BILL 2009-152. (Compton) A special ordinance accepting the bid of Horgan’s Plumbing in the amount of $95,844.57 for the construction of sanitary sewers in Sanitary Sewer District No. 203 of Section No. 17, located in the vicinity of Melody Lane at Kansas Avenue in the City of Springfield, Missouri; declaring the work to be necessary; stating the intention to pay for all or part of the improvements from the proceeds of bonds; specifying those costs and expenses to be specifically assessed against the properties in the district and the method by which the costs will be apportioned; setting forth the manner of payment, the lien of the assessments and the duration of the lien; setting forth the interest rate to be charged on the tax bills; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee of the City of Springfield, Missouri, to enter into a contract and to approve the bond for said improvement; and authorizing progress payments to be made to the contractor.
41. COUNCIL BILL 2009-153. (O’Neal) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the State of Missouri, Division of Workforce Development, for the receipt and use of Workforce Investment Act program funds for Youth Program activities offered through the Missouri Career Center; to amend the budget of the Department of Workforce Development of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for fiscal year 2008-2009, in the amount of $1,159,107.00; and to declare an emergency.
42. COUNCIL BILL 2009-154. (Ibarra) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, Missouri, to allow Drury University to temporarily close a portion of Summit Avenue and a portion of Central Street from June 29, 2009 through October 2, 2009 to permit use of City rights-of-way for construction activities on the street itself or abutting properties, for the development of the O’Reilly Family Event Center, and to protect the general public health and safety, on terms and conditions acceptable to the City Manager, or his designee, and contingent upon obtaining necessary bonding, insurance and permit, and declaring an emergency.
43. CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON.
44. COUNCIL BILL 2009-139. (Rushefsky) A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the public streets and easements to the City of Springfield as shown on the Preliminary Plat Renewal of North Creek Industrial Park 1st Addition Phase 2, generally located at East Jean Street and North Packer Road, upon the applicant filing and recording a final plat that substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with the terms of this ordinance. (Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the Preliminary Plat. Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend that City Council accept the public streets and easements.)
45. COUNCIL BILL 2009-140. (Compton) A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the easements to the City of Springfield as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Kickapoo Prairie Place, generally located on the east side of the 4000 block of South Fairview Avenue, upon the applicant filing and recording a final plat that substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with the terms of this ordinance. (Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the Preliminary Plat. Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend that City Council accept the easements.)
46. COUNCIL BILL 2009-141. (Ibarra) A general ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Springfield City Code, Traffic and Vehicles, by adding a new section authorizing the traffic engineer of the city to permit annual closure of portions of Commercial Street, Robberson Avenue, Court Street, Campbell Avenue, Pacific Street and Boonville Avenue on one Saturday in the month of July for the Queen City Twilight Criterium bicycle race, subject to conditions as set forth in the ordinance.
47. COUNCIL BILL 2009-142. (Compton) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield to enter into an interlocal governmental agreement with the City of Republic for the treatment of sewerage and the use of sanitary sewers.
* * * * END OF CONSENT AGENDAS * * * *
48. ADJOURN.
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Louise Whall
Director of Public Information
City of Springfield, Missouri
(417) 864-1010
Please note my new e-mail address: lwhall@springfieldmo.gov
June 15, 2009
7:00 p.m.
SPEAKERS MUST SIGN UP WITH THE CITY CLERK TO SPEAK TO AN ISSUE ON THE AGENDA.
SPEAKERS ARE TO LIMIT THEIR REMARKS TO FIVE MINUTES.
Note: Sponsorship does not denote Council member approval or support.
* * * *
1. ROLL CALL.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. – June 1, 2009 and June 9, 2009.
3. FINALIZATION AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDAS. CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK TO OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDAS MUST DO SO AT THIS TIME.
4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS.
5. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE JUNE 1, 2009 AND JUNE 9, 2009 MEETINGS AND CITY MANAGER’S REPORT.
6. COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.
7. COUNCIL BILL 2009-148. (Chiles, Burlison, Compton, & Rush) A general ordinance amending the Fee Schedule for certain municipal services as provided in the Springfield City Code, by making such adjustments as provided in the attached Evaluation of Charges for Municipal Services and by adopting new fees for certain city services, in order to recover all or part of the cost thereof and declaring an emergency. (The Finance Committee recommends approval.)
8. FIRST READING BILLS. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.
9. COUNCIL BILL 2009-149. (O’Neal) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to accept the donation of funds from Blue Noodle LLC d/b/a Metropolitan Grill for the benefit of the Springfield Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System.
10. RESOLUTIONS. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. MAY BE VOTED ON.
11. EMERGENCY BILLS.
12. COUNCIL BILL 2009-150. (O’Neal) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for and accept on behalf of the Mayor’s Commission for Children, a grant from the United States Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement, for the Ready to Learn Project; and declaring an emergency.
13. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
14. GRANTS.
15. AMENDED BILLS.
16. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON.
17. AMENDED COUNCIL BILL 2009-110. (Chiles) A special ordinance adopting a budget for the City of Springfield, Missouri, for the fiscal year July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 and providing that certain amounts shown in the budget document are appropriated for the various departments specified in said budget, and declaring an emergency.
18. COUNCIL BILL 2009-111. (Chiles) A special ordinance setting a preliminary levy tax on real and personal property for current expenses and debt retirement of the City of Springfield, Missouri, its boards and agencies, for the fiscal year 2009-2010, and declaring an emergency.
19. COUNCIL BILL 2009-126. (Bailes) A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately one (1) acre of land generally located at 3830 South Lone Pine Avenue, more particularly described in this ordinance, from a LB, Limited Business District to a GR, General Retail District. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.) (By: Samuel Watts; 3830 S. Lone Pine Avenue; Z-10-2009.)
20. COUNCIL BILL 2009-127. (Compton) A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 1.18 acres of land generally located at the 200 block of West Sunset Street, from GR, General Retail with Conditional Overlay District #26 to Planned Development District Number 331 to allow an existing nonconforming detached sign to remain, allow development activity to occur in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance and provide enforcement provisions for the removal of the sign on or before September 31, 2025. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.) (By: Empire Mortgage Co. Inc; 200 Block W. Sunset Street; Planned Development 331.)
21. COUNCIL BILL 2009-128. (O’Neal) A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Zoning Ordinance, Article I, Division II, Section 2-1100, Definitions, and Division V, Section 5-1200, Temporary Uses, for the purpose of modifying the requirements for temporary promotional activities for large establishments. (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)
22. COUNCIL BILL 2009-129. (O’Neal) A special ordinance approving a Petition requesting the formation of The Shoppes at James River Community Improvement District; establishing the District as a political subdivision of the State of Missouri; approving a form of Cooperative Agreement among the City, the CID and other parties named therein; and directing the City Clerk to notify the Missouri Department of Economic Development of the creation of the District.
23. COUNCIL BILL 2009-130. (Ibarra) A special ordinance approving a Petition requesting the formation of the Commercial Street Community Improvement District; establishing the District as a political subdivision of the State of Missouri; and directing the City Clerk to notify the Missouri Department of Economic Development of the creation of the District.
24. COUNCIL BILL 2009-131. (O’Neal) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an agreement to provide planning and administrative services to the Ozark Transportation Organization for the amount of $47,000.00. (Planning Staff recommends approval).
25. COUNCIL BILL 2009-133. (O’Neal) A general ordinance amending Chapter 2, Section 2‑92 of the Springfield City Code, known as the salary ordinance relating to pay grades for various job titles within the City service as contained in the Professional, Administrative and Technical (PAT) and Crafts, Trade and Labor (CTL) pay schedules, by making provision for 9 new job titles and deleting 6 existing job titles; amending Chapter 2, Section 2-91, Merit Rules 17.7, 18.2, 19.4, 21.1 and 22.1 relating benefits to Budgetary Approval.
26. COUNCIL BILL 2009-134. (Compton) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an agreement with the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, including the 2009-2010 budget and marketing plan needed to continue the program to encourage tourism and conventions in the City.
27. COUNCIL BILL 2009-135. (O’Neal) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, Missouri to enter into an agreement with the Greater Springfield Area Sports Commission and Foundation, Inc. (“Sports Commission”) whereby the City will provide the Sports Commission with a share of the City’s collection fees from the Hotel/Motel Tax to fund the Sports Commission’s efforts to bring regional and national sporting events to the City.
28. COUNCIL BILL 2009-136. (Ibarra) A special ordinance authorizing the Springfield/Branson National Airport Board to sell the Air Park South airport in Ozark, Missouri.
29. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
30. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
31. NEW BUSINESS.
32. The Mayor recommends the following reappointment to the Traffic Advisory Board: Richard Walker with term to expire April 1, 2012.
33. The Mayor recommends the following appointments to the Traffic Advisory Board: Larry Butler and Teddy Fleck with terms to expire April 1, 2012.
34. The Mayor recommends the following appointment to the Tree City USA Advisory Committee: Kay Johnson with term to expire December 1, 2010.
35. The Mayor recommends the following appointments to the Springfield/Greene County Library Board: Kenton DeVries and David Richards with terms to expire July 1, 2012.
36. MISCELLANEOUS.
37. CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3.
38. CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3.
39. COUNCIL BILL 2009-151. (Ibarra) A resolution declaring it necessary to construct district sanitary sewers in Sanitary Sewer District No. 110 of Section No. 5 in the City of Springfield, Missouri, located in the general vicinity of Missouri Avenue at Woodridge Street and providing for publications and notices.
40. COUNCIL BILL 2009-152. (Compton) A special ordinance accepting the bid of Horgan’s Plumbing in the amount of $95,844.57 for the construction of sanitary sewers in Sanitary Sewer District No. 203 of Section No. 17, located in the vicinity of Melody Lane at Kansas Avenue in the City of Springfield, Missouri; declaring the work to be necessary; stating the intention to pay for all or part of the improvements from the proceeds of bonds; specifying those costs and expenses to be specifically assessed against the properties in the district and the method by which the costs will be apportioned; setting forth the manner of payment, the lien of the assessments and the duration of the lien; setting forth the interest rate to be charged on the tax bills; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee of the City of Springfield, Missouri, to enter into a contract and to approve the bond for said improvement; and authorizing progress payments to be made to the contractor.
41. COUNCIL BILL 2009-153. (O’Neal) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the State of Missouri, Division of Workforce Development, for the receipt and use of Workforce Investment Act program funds for Youth Program activities offered through the Missouri Career Center; to amend the budget of the Department of Workforce Development of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for fiscal year 2008-2009, in the amount of $1,159,107.00; and to declare an emergency.
42. COUNCIL BILL 2009-154. (Ibarra) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, Missouri, to allow Drury University to temporarily close a portion of Summit Avenue and a portion of Central Street from June 29, 2009 through October 2, 2009 to permit use of City rights-of-way for construction activities on the street itself or abutting properties, for the development of the O’Reilly Family Event Center, and to protect the general public health and safety, on terms and conditions acceptable to the City Manager, or his designee, and contingent upon obtaining necessary bonding, insurance and permit, and declaring an emergency.
43. CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON.
44. COUNCIL BILL 2009-139. (Rushefsky) A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the public streets and easements to the City of Springfield as shown on the Preliminary Plat Renewal of North Creek Industrial Park 1st Addition Phase 2, generally located at East Jean Street and North Packer Road, upon the applicant filing and recording a final plat that substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with the terms of this ordinance. (Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the Preliminary Plat. Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend that City Council accept the public streets and easements.)
45. COUNCIL BILL 2009-140. (Compton) A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the easements to the City of Springfield as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Kickapoo Prairie Place, generally located on the east side of the 4000 block of South Fairview Avenue, upon the applicant filing and recording a final plat that substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with the terms of this ordinance. (Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the Preliminary Plat. Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend that City Council accept the easements.)
46. COUNCIL BILL 2009-141. (Ibarra) A general ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Springfield City Code, Traffic and Vehicles, by adding a new section authorizing the traffic engineer of the city to permit annual closure of portions of Commercial Street, Robberson Avenue, Court Street, Campbell Avenue, Pacific Street and Boonville Avenue on one Saturday in the month of July for the Queen City Twilight Criterium bicycle race, subject to conditions as set forth in the ordinance.
47. COUNCIL BILL 2009-142. (Compton) A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield to enter into an interlocal governmental agreement with the City of Republic for the treatment of sewerage and the use of sanitary sewers.
* * * * END OF CONSENT AGENDAS * * * *
48. ADJOURN.
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Louise Whall
Director of Public Information
City of Springfield, Missouri
(417) 864-1010
Please note my new e-mail address: lwhall@springfieldmo.gov
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
I don't believe it!!!
From: "Whall, Louise"
To: "Whall, Louise"
Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 16:57:38 -0500
Subject: News Release/Special City Council meeting cancelled
June 9, 2009
News Release
For Immediate Release
Mayor Jim O'Neal said the special City Council meeting scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday to hear public input on City Utilities' proposed use of eminent domain for its new bus-transfer facility has been cancelled.
City Utilities informed City staff late this afternoon that it is withdrawing its motion in Federal Bankruptcy Court to lift the stay on the St. Louis Street property proposed for the bus-transfer facility. CU also has asked that its request to acquire that property be tabled at Thursday night's Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
City Utilities presented information about its three-year site-selection process to the City Council in a special meeting today. Following the open presentation, the Council and CU representatives met in closed session under the Missouri Sunshine Law exemption for real-estate negotiations.
The Council did not take any votes in closed session, which was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
For more information, contact: Mayor Jim O'Neal, 881-1843.
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Louise Whall
Director of Public Information
City of Springfield, Missouri
(417) 864-1010
To: "Whall, Louise"
Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 16:57:38 -0500
Subject: News Release/Special City Council meeting cancelled
June 9, 2009
News Release
For Immediate Release
Mayor Jim O'Neal said the special City Council meeting scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday to hear public input on City Utilities' proposed use of eminent domain for its new bus-transfer facility has been cancelled.
City Utilities informed City staff late this afternoon that it is withdrawing its motion in Federal Bankruptcy Court to lift the stay on the St. Louis Street property proposed for the bus-transfer facility. CU also has asked that its request to acquire that property be tabled at Thursday night's Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
City Utilities presented information about its three-year site-selection process to the City Council in a special meeting today. Following the open presentation, the Council and CU representatives met in closed session under the Missouri Sunshine Law exemption for real-estate negotiations.
The Council did not take any votes in closed session, which was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
For more information, contact: Mayor Jim O'Neal, 881-1843.
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Louise Whall
Director of Public Information
City of Springfield, Missouri
(417) 864-1010
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