November 9, 2009

Springfield, Missouri

	The City Council met in regular session November 9, 2009 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor James O’Neal. A prayer was given by Mayor Pro Tem Dan Chiles.
Roll Call	Present: Scott Bailes, Jerome Compton, Nicholas Ibarra, Cindy Rushefsky, John Rush, Doug Burlison, Dan Chiles, Robert Stephens, and Mayor James O’Neal. Absent: None.
Minutes	The minutes of October 26, 2009 were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda	The Consent Agendas were finalized and approved as amended. Dan Chiles requested Council Bill 2009-283 be removed from the Consent Agenda First Reading Bills. Brenda Cirtin, City Clerk, informed Council that Council Bill 2009-283 would become item #9.6 under First Reading Bills. Doug Burlison requested Council Bill 2009-276 be removed from Consent Agenda Second Reading Bills. Ms. Cirtin informed Council that Council Bill 2009-276 would become item #25.6 under Second Reading Bills. Ms. Cirtin informed Council that Council Bill 2009-288 would be added to the agenda this evening as item #9.5 under First Reading Bills. Ms. Cirtin also informed Council that due to a substantive amendment Council Bill 2009-273 would be removed from Consent Agenda Second Reading Bills and would become item #25.5 under Second Reading Bills.
	CEREMONIAL MATTERS
	RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE OCTOBER 26, 2009 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND CITY MANAGER’S REPORT.
Manager’s Report	Greg Burris, City Manager, responded that all questions had been answered. Mr. Burris noted that the November sales tax check was down .11% this month. He added that the sales tax revenue for the budget year is down 9.65% from the same time last year. Mr. Burris noted that bids are due Monday, November 30, 2009 for the second group of City-owned properties advertised for sale. He added that if citizens would like additional information on the available properties they can visit www.springfieldmo.gov. Mr. Burris noted the City has started a new bi-weekly radio program on KWTO titled City Talk. He added the new radio show will air every other Thursday from 10:00-11:00 a.m., with the next program airing on Thursday, November19, 2009. Mr. Burris noted the program is also available on the internet at www.radiospringfield.com/kwto-am. Mr. Burris asked Council if they would like to comment on the recent election results. Mr. Ibarra expressed concern regarding the use of the terms such as victory and win in relation to the recent election. He also expressed concern that the new sales tax could have a negative impact on local citizens. Mr. Burlison expressed his belief that the new sales tax was necessary at this time. He also asked staff to continue to research what Federal funding might be available to help the City shorten the length of the new sales tax. Mr. Chiles expressed his appreciation to the Mayor, Council, and staff for their work in educating citizens regarding the need of the pension fund sales tax. He expressed his belief that the open and transparent approach taken assisted greatly in the passage of the pension fund sales tax. Jerry Compton expressed his appreciation to the Mayor, Council, staff, and the Police Fire Pension Fund Citizens Task Force for their work helping citizens make an informed decision regarding their vote. He also expressed his appreciation to all citizens who supported the pension fund sales tax. Mayor O'Neal noted the recent election was a “bittersweet victory”. He expressed his belief that the sales tax is necessary, but also expressed concern regarding taking that money from citizens to “fix” the Police Fire Pension fund. Mr. Ibarra noted the Veteran’s Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. He expressed his appreciation to all citizens who have served the United States in any branch of the service.
	The following bills appeared on the agenda under First Reading.
Air Service Project	Sponsor: Ibarra. Council Bill 2009-279. A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract between the City and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission providing for a grant of funds under Section 305.230, RSMo., to the City, by and through its Airport Board, in the amount of $229,500 for an air service project to include regional air service promotion and marketing study updates at the Springfield-Branson National Airport.
	Gary Cyr, Director of Aviation, gave a brief description of the proposed. He noted this is the second grant the Airport has received to assist with marketing and promotion. He added the Airport received approximately $129,000 last year and the proposed would award them $229,500. Mr. Cyr noted the funding comes from aviation jet fuel refund tax money that’s above the $6 million cap established by the State of Missouri. He added there are nine commercial-service airports that compete for these grants annually. Mr. Cyr noted the proposed will be utilized for marketing promotion studies that help to educate the Airport Board regarding things the Airport could be offering, or locations they should be visiting. Mr. Burlison asked if the proposed would help create more opportunities for the airport to reach other cities. Mr. Cyr responded that several cities have been added recently, and expressed his belief that the proposed studies will show what routes would be helpful for citizens in the community.
	An opportunity was given for citizens to express their views. With no appearances the discussion was closed.
Public Improvements Associated with PIC-West	Sponsor: O’Neal. Council Bill 2009-280. A special ordinance amending the budget provided for the Public Works Department of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for fiscal year 2009-2010 in the amount of $361,590.46 for the purpose of funding public improvements associated with Partnership Industrial Center – West.
	Marc Thornsberry, Director of Public Works, gave a brief description of the proposed. He presented Council with a map (on the projector) that outlined the new detention basin, new sanitary sewer construction, as well as sidewalk and street improvements south of Division Street. He added the proposed is a partnership between the City, the Chamber of Commerce, the Business Development Corporation, City Utilities, and Greene County. Mr. Thornsberry noted the infrastructure/sewer work is being put in by the City, with the street and detention work being split 60/40 between Greene County and the City. He added that as a result of these improvements the North Star Battery Plant and the relocation/expansion of the FedEx freight facility included over $70 million of private investments, as well as the creation/retention of 650 jobs.
	An opportunity was given for citizens to express their views. With no appearances the discussion was closed.
Deer Hunting	Sponsor: Rushefsky, Rush, Ibarra, and Stephens. Council Bill 2009-288. A general ordinance authorizing amendment of Chapter 78 of the Springfield City Code by amending Section 78-254. Use of bows and arrows, to allow the use of bladed, sharpened, or other hunting-style heads in conjunction with a managed hunt within the city limits on publicly owned property under the direction of the Missouri Department of Conservation, and to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to coordinate managed hunts within the city limits under the direction of the Missouri Department of Conservation. (Community Involvement Committee recommends approval.)
	Ms. Cirtin noted that since the proposed was added to the agenda for this meeting, after it was printed, the public hearing will be carried over until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on November 23, 2009. However, Council will be able to take action on the proposed at the aforementioned meeting.
	Clay Goddard, Assistant Director of the Health Department, gave a brief description of the proposed. He noted the proposed would allow for a managed hunt to be coordinated with the Missouri Department of Conservation. He added that the proposed managed hunt would allow citizens, after they have received appropriate training, to hunt for deer in the area outlined in the proposed. Mr. Goddard noted the proposed would help reduce the urban deer population, which would help reduce occurrences of deer being hit by vehicles and would also assist in addressing health concerns presented by deer in urban areas. Mr. Goddard noted that staff from the Missouri Department of Conservation is available to answer questions this evening.
	Mr. Rush asked for clarification regarding the consequences if nothing was done to reduce the urban deer population. Mr. Goddard responded the urban herd would continue to be a public health and safety concern. Mr. Chiles asked for clarification regarding the training required for hunters in an urban deer hunt. Tim Russell, Wildlife Regional Supervisor with the Missouri Department of Conservation, responded that extensive training would be provided for each hunter. He added that if Council approves the proposed a plan will be drafted by he and his staff, which will then be forwarded to the Deer Regulations Task Force in Jefferson City. Mr. Russell noted that once the plan has been approved it would be placed into a published document that regulates the deer and turkey fall season. He added that hunters would be randomly selected from all applications received. Mr. Russell noted once the hunters are chosen they will be required to attend a mandatory orientation that will outline all of the details of the regulations for the hunt. Ms. Rushefsky asked for clarification regarding a competency certification process requirement. Mr. Russell responded that Council can include any regulations they deem necessary. Mr. Rush asked if the rural deer population were reduced would urban deer migrate to the rural areas. Mr. Russell responded affirmatively. Ms. Rushefsky asked if the range of the proposed arrows could reach from the location of the managed hunt to the adjacent highway or cemetery. Mr. Russell responded these arrows could not reach either location. Mr. Ibarra asked what City Utilities is doing regarding controlling security during the managed hunt. Mr. Russell responded at orientation all hunters are issued a hanging tag for their vehicle. He added this tag must be displayed at all times, adding the tags show what area the hunter is restricted to. Mr. Bailes asked for clarification regarding the type of arrows being used. Mr. Russell noted the proposed types of arrows are used in several major cities in Missouri that have held managed deer hunts. Ms. Rushefsky, Chair of the Community Involvement Committee, noted the Committee was motivated to bring this forward so that public comment could be received. She expressed her belief that the Committee felt this was a very limited approach that would include safeguards to keep it from becoming a public health and safety concern. Ms. Rushefsky noted the Committee would have liked to have waited and reviewed feedback received after the managed hunt at Fellows Lake, but due to time constraints the issue must be discussed now.
	An opportunity was given for citizens to express their views. Roy Holand, 1840 E. Vincent Street, spoke in support of the proposed. He noted he is representing the Ravenwood Homeowners Association this evening. He added that educational items were sent out to the neighborhood regarding the proposed and that 70% of the feedback received was in favor of some type of urban deer reduction measures, such as a controlled hunt. With no further appearances the discussion was closed.
WIC Funding Increase from Medicaid	Sponsor: Rushefsky. Council Bill 2009-283. A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept an increase in funding for the Women Infants & Children (WIC) program from Medicaid, in the amount of $87,672.51; to exercise any and all powers to obtain such additional funding; and to amend the budget provided for the Department of Health of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for fiscal year 2009-2010 in the amount of $87,672.51.
	Mr. Goddard gave a brief description of the proposed. He noted that due, in large part, to current economic issues, the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program has an increased demand. He added that WIC has recently expanded at the Jordan Valley Health Center and with a new facility in Republic. Mr. Goddard noted the WIC Program greatly benefits the community by offering not only nutritious food for children and pregnant women, but also clinic services such as: breast-feeding classes, nutrition education, and weight/height check-ups. Mr. Chiles expressed his support of the WIC program and expressed his appreciation to the WIC clinic for their continued service to the community. Mr. Rush expressed his support of the WIC program and all they do to serve thousands of citizens each month.
	An opportunity was given for citizens to express their views. With no appearances the discussion was closed.
	The following bills appeared on the agenda under Resolutions.
Police Southside Storage Building Project	Sponsor: Stephens. Council Bill 2009-281. A resolution approving the plans, and construction specifications for the Police Southside Storage Building Project, and accepting the bid of Nesbitt Construction, Inc., for the construction of this project (funded by Equitable Sharing Funds from Drug Investigations).
	Lynn Rowe, Chief of Police, gave a brief description of the proposed. He noted the proposed would allow for the construction of a storage facility to house critical equipment for the Police Department. He added this equipment was previously stored in the hangar where the City’s aircraft was stored. Chief Rowe noted the City has not owned the aircraft or used the hangar for approximately two years, which means most of this equipment has been stored outdoors in the weather and is deteriorating. He added that one piece of the equipment is a $300,000 van that is used as a mobile Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Intoxilizer unit, used for DWI checkpoints. Chief Rowe noted eight motorcycles are currently being stored in a rented storage unit, which cost approximately $165 per month. He added funding is from equitable sharing funds, asset seizures, and narcotics investigations. Chief Rowe noted none of the funding for the proposed will come from the general fund, adding these funds can only be used for something of this nature.
	Mr. Chiles noted the proposed cannot be LEED certified due to the fact that it is uninhabitable. He asked staff to review this policy and see if it could be updated to reflect renovations also. Mr. Burlison expressed concerns regarding where the funding for the proposed is coming from. Mr. Rush asked for clarification regarding the location of the proposed. Chief Rowe noted the proposed would be located at the Southside Station on Battlefield Road.
	An opportunity was given for citizens to express their views. With no appearances the discussion was closed.
	Council Bill 2009-281. Resolution 9727 was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Bailes, Compton, Ibarra, Rushefsky, Rush, Chiles, Stephens, and O’Neal. Nays: Burlison. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Declaring Results of 11-03-09 Election	Sponsor: O’Neal. Council Bill 2009-287. A resolution declaring the results of a Special Election held on the 3^rd day of November, 2009, under the Home Rule Charter of the City of Springfield, Missouri.
	Mr. Burris noted the proposed will declare the results of the November 3, 2009 election.
	An opportunity was given for citizens to express their views. With no appearances the discussion was closed.
	Council Bill 2009-287. Resolution 9728 was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Bailes, Compton, Ibarra, Rushefsky, Rush, Burlison, Chiles, Stephens, and O’Neal. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
	The following bills appeared on the agenda under Emergency Bills.
Diesel Oxygen Catalyst Units	Sponsor: Chiles. Council Bill 2009-282. A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant funded from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) and the Ozark Center for Sustainable Solutions to be used to replace existing exhaust systems with Diesel Oxygen Catalyst units on thirty-one (31) Public Works diesel vehicles; to exercise any and all powers to obtain such funding and carry out the identified activities; and amending the budget provided for the Public Works Department of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for fiscal year 2009-2010 in the amount of $49,631 to appropriate federal grant funds; and declaring an emergency.
	Mr. Burris noted that staff was available to answer any questions Council had. With no questions an opportunity was give for citizens to express their views. With no appearances the discussion was closed.
	Council Bill 2009-282. Special Ordinance 25681 was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Bailes, Compton, Rushefsky, Rush, Burlison, Chiles, Stephens, and O’Neal. Nays: Ibarra. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
	The following bills appeared on the agenda under Public Improvements.
	The following bills appeared on the agenda under Second Reading Bills.
3535/3539 South Lone Pine Avenue and 2811 East Galloway Street Rezoning	Sponsor: Bailes. Council Bill 2009-264. A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 2.1 acres, generally located at 3535 and 3539 South Lone Pine Avenue and 2811 East Galloway Street from an LB, Limited Business District to a GR, General Retail District. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.) (By: Robert Wayne and Jennifer Shelley and Ronald R. and Betty Shelley; 3535 and 3539 South Lone Pine Avenue and 2811 East Galloway Street; Z-13-2009.)
	Council Bill 2009-264. General Ordinance 5840 was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Bailes, Compton, Ibarra, Rushefsky, Rush, Burlison, Chiles, Stephens, and O’Neal. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
2814 South Fremont Avenue Rezoning	Sponsor: Bailes. Council Bill 2009-265. A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 2.38 acres, generally located at 2814 S. Fremont Avenue from an O-1, Office District and R-HD, High Density Multi-Family Residential District to a GR, General Retail District; and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 30. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.) (By: Kenneth Hamilton & Southwest Community Bank c/o Mark Uhler; 2814 S. Fremont Avenue; Z-12-2009 & Conditional Overlay District #30.)
	Council Bill 2009-265. General Ordinance 5841 was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Bailes, Compton, Ibarra, Rushefsky, Rush, Burlison, Chiles, Stephens, and O’Neal. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Height Requirement for Accessory Structure Special Exception	Sponsor: Rush. Council Bill 2009-266. A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Division III, Section 3-3600, to allow for a special exception to the height requirement for accessory structures, when the structure will be consistent with the character of the neighborhood, and similar structures in the area. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
	Mr. Ibarra expressed concern that citizens may perceive that some entities receive “favors” in regards to such items as the proposed. Mr. Burris responded that no “favors” were given and expressed concern that citizens perceived such things. Mayor O'Neal noted that anytime a City project includes property owned by elected officials it can be perceived that there are “favors” being done. He expressed his belief that as long as the process is fair, the decision is being made in an open transparent manner, and a public hearing is held with debate and discussion there is no reason why that property should be treated differently than any other citizens. Mr. Chiles expressed his support of the proposed, adding that he has personally dealt with this concern, and feels as though the proposed was handled appropriately.
	Council Bill 2009-266. General Ordinance 5842 was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Bailes, Compton, Ibarra, Rushefsky, Rush, Burlison, Chiles, Stephens, and O’Neal. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Urban Gardens	Sponsor: Rushefsky. Council Bill 2009-267. A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Zoning Ordinance, Article I, Division II, Section 2-1100, Definitions, Regulations for all zoning districts with respect to Community and Commercial Gardens and Farmers Markets; Section 5-1000, Accessory Uses, for the purpose of providing for Personal Gardens; adding a new Subsection 5-3000 for the purpose of establishing criteria for Community Gardens; and amending said Zoning Ordinance in its entirety, to delete all references to “truck garden” from the Zoning Ordinance. (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)
	Mr. Ibarra expressed his support of the proposed adding that he believes it will be a great benefit to the community. Mr. Chiles expressed his support of the proposed. He also expressed appreciation to the members of the Urban Gardens Task Force for their work on the proposed. Mr. Chiles noted he believes the proposed is a great start towards making the City more self-sustaining. Mr. Burlison expressed his support of the proposed. He also expressed his support of a local Food Policy Council, adding that he believes there should be more work done in this area. Mayor O'Neal expressed his support of the proposed. He expressed his belief that the community has come together to support the proposed. Mayor O’Neal asked staff if questions asked by a citizen at the last meeting had been answered. Mr. Burris responded the questions had been answered and a memo was sent to Council with those responses.
	Council Bill 2009-267. General Ordinance 5843 was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Bailes, Compton, Ibarra, Rushefsky, Rush, Burlison, Chiles, Stephens, and O’Neal. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
1670 South Enterprise Rezoning	Sponsor: Rushefsky. Council Bill 2009-268. A general ordinance amending Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 31,151 square feet of land generally located at 1670 South Enterprise, from Planned Development 41 2^nd Amendment to Planned Development District No. 332 to permit a kennel operation with overnight boarding. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.) (By: Jennifer L. Fromme; 1670 S. Enterprise; Planned Development 332.)
	Council Bill 2009-268. General Ordinance 5844 was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Bailes, Compton, Ibarra, Rushefsky, Rush, Burlison, Chiles, Stephens, and O’Neal. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Budget Reductions	Sponsor: O’Neal. Council Bill 2009-269. A special ordinance amending the General Fund budget for the City of Springfield, Missouri, for the fiscal year 2009-2010, by reducing the budget in the amount of $1,027,541 and reducing the revenue and expense appropriations in the General Fund in the same amount.
	Mayor O’Neal expressed his hope that with the passage of the pension fund tax and if the sales tax revenue can continue to maintain or increase, hopefully the City will be able to get back to dealing with everyday matters.
	Council Bill 2009-269. Special Ordinance 25682 was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Bailes, Compton, Ibarra, Rushefsky, Rush, Burlison, Chiles, Stephens, and O’Neal. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Planned Development No. 313	Sponsor: Bailes. Council Bill 2009-271. A special ordinance approving the final development plan of Planned Development District No. 313 generally located at 2245 South Blackman Road. (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
	Mr. Ibarra expressed his opposition of the proposed. He expressed concern that minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission were not included in proposed. Mr. Ibarra expressed his belief that the proposed was “breaking the rules” and he could not support it.
	Council Bill 2009-271. Special Ordinance 25683 was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Bailes, Compton, Rush, Burlison, Chiles, Stephens, and O’Neal. Nays: Ibarra and Rushefsky. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Urban Program Agreement with the MHTC	Sponsor: O’Neal. Council Bill 2009-273. A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an STP-Urban Program Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) for the purpose of funding, from the MHTC, up to $285,000 for the base salaries of three (3) existing engineers and one (1) existing technician assigned to operate and manage the Transportation Management Center (TMC) for the City of Springfield and one (1) existing traffic data collector that collects traffic data for use in managing the TMC; amending the budget of the City of Springfield Department of Public Works for the fiscal year 2009-2010 in the amount of $285,000.
	Mr. Stephens moved to amend Council Bill 2009-273 by substituting $228,000 for $285,000 throughout the bill, and removing Budget Adjustment No. 0022 as Exhibit A and replacing with Budget Adjustment No. 0029 as the new Exhibit A. Mr. Ibarra seconded the motion and it was discussed. Mr. Thornsberry noted when the original bill was presented staff thought “fringe benefits” could be used as the 20% match, but that was unacceptable to MoDOT. He added the amendment would allow for 80% of the base salaries to be funded, instead of the original 100%. Mr. Burlison asked for clarification regarding what the center accomplishes. Mr. Thornsberry responded the center handles signal system management and incident management. He added when an incident occurs, as soon as it is reported to the Transportation Management Center (TMC), it is sent to 911, the news media, the Office of Emergency Management, and local hospitals. Mr. Thornsberry noted that as more of the automated variable message signs are brought in motorists will be notified, in real time, regarding incidents in the area they are traveling in. The amendment passed by the following vote: Ayes: Bailes, Compton, Ibarra, Rushefsky, Rush, Burlison, Chiles, Stephens, and O’Neal. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Ms. Cirtin noted that since the amendment is substantive the bill will need to be held over until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting, November 26, 2009, to allow for public comment on the amendment.
Sobriety Checkpoint Grant	Sponsor: Rushefsky. Council Bill 2009-276. A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to accept additional grant funds in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Missouri Department of Transportation, Division of Highway Safety (MODOT), sobriety checkpoint grant, for the purpose of funding the acquisition of a covered cargo trailer for storage and transportation of sobriety checkpoint equipment; and amending the 2009-2010 budget for the City of Springfield, Missouri Police Department.
	Chief Rowe gave a brief description of the proposed. He noted the proposed would provide for covered storage for equipment used in sobriety checkpoints. Mr. Burlison expressed concern regarding “search and seizure” and how it relates to sobriety checkpoints. Chief Rowe responded all procedures used for these checkpoints are determined by the Supreme Court. Chief Rowe noted that feedback received from surveys, done during sobriety checkpoints, has been positive. Ms. Rushefsky responded to Mr. Burlison’s question regarding the financial oversight of sobriety checkpoints. She added that the Supreme Court details exactly what has to be done for the sobriety checkpoint to be considered valid.
	Council Bill 2009-276. Special Ordinance 25684 was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Bailes, Compton, Ibarra, Rushefsky, Rush, Burlison, Chiles, Stephens, and O’Neal. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
	UNFINISHED BUSINESS
	PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS
	NEW BUSINESS
	Financial Statements for September 2009 were included in Council packets.
	Council referred the issue of adjustments to the Municipal Court fee schedule to the Finance and Administration Committee.
	The following bills appeared on the agenda under Consent Agenda – First Reading Bills.
WIC Funding Increase from Medicaid	Sponsor: Rushefsky. Council Bill 2009-283. A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept an increase in funding for the Women Infants & Children (WIC) program from Medicaid, in the amount of $87,672.51; to exercise any and all powers to obtain such additional funding; and to amend the budget provided for the Department of Health of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for fiscal year 2009-2010 in the amount of $87,672.51.
	The following bills appeared on the agenda under Consent Agenda – One Reading Bills.
Reappointments to the Board of Directors of the Downtown Springfield CID	Sponsor: O’Neal. Council Bill 2009-284. A resolution consenting to the appointments of Chris Reynolds and Dick Scott and the reappointments of Chris Ball, Jenny Russo, and Ken Chumbley, to serve as members of the Board of Directors of the Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District as submitted by the Nominating Committee and the Board for said District.
	Council Bill 2009-284. Resolution 9729 was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Bailes, Compton, Ibarra, Rushefsky, Rush, Burlison, Chiles, Stephens, and O’Neal. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Sanitary Sewer District No. 110 of Section No. 5	Sponsor: Ibarra. Council Bill 2009-285. A special ordinance to levy and assess a special tax against the lots, blocks, and parcels of ground hereinafter described to pay for the cost of the construction of sanitary sewers in the City of Springfield, Missouri, in Sanitary Sewer District No. 110 of Section No. 5, in the general vicinity of Missouri Avenue at Woodridge Street, providing for inclusion of said district in the City Sewer Financial Assistance Program, and authorizing the City Clerk to issue special tax bills and deliver the same to the Director of Finance to be registered in his office in accordance with the ordinance.
	Council Bill 2009-285. Special Ordinance 25685 was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Bailes, Compton, Ibarra, Rushefsky, Rush, Burlison, Chiles, Stephens, and O’Neal. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Sanitary Sewer District No. 203 of Section No. 17	Sponsor: Compton. Council Bill 2009-286. A special ordinance to levy and assess a special tax against the lots, blocks, and parcels of ground hereinafter described to pay for the cost of the construction of sanitary sewers in the City of Springfield, Missouri, in Sanitary Sewer District No. 203 of Section No. 17, in the general vicinity of Melody Lane at Kansas Avenue, providing for inclusion of said district in the City Sewer Financial Assistance Program, and authorizing the City Clerk to issue special tax bills and deliver the same to the Director of Finance to be registered in his office in accordance with the ordinance.
	Council Bill 2009-286. Special Ordinance 25686 was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Bailes, Compton, Ibarra, Rushefsky, Rush, Burlison, Chiles, Stephens, and O’Neal. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
	The following bills appeared on the agenda under Consent Agenda – Second Reading Bills.
Cooperative Transportation Planning	Sponsor: Rush. Council Bill 2009-272. A special ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperative Transportation Planning with the Ozarks Transportation Organization, the metropolitan planning organization for the Springfield area, and its member jurisdictions.
	Council Bill 2009-272. Special Ordinance 25687 was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Bailes, Compton, Ibarra, Rushefsky, Rush, Burlison, Chiles, Stephens, and O’Neal. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Republic	Sponsor: Ibarra. Council Bill 2009-274. A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Republic, Missouri, for the purpose of providing fire protection automatic mutual aid and assistance.
	Council Bill 2009-274. Special Ordinance 25688 was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Bailes, Compton, Ibarra, Rushefsky, Rush, Burlison, Chiles, Stephens, and O’Neal. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Willard	Sponsor: Ibarra. Council Bill 2009-275. A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Willard, Missouri Fire Protection District, for the purpose of providing fire protection automatic mutual aid and assistance.
	Council Bill 2009-275. Special Ordinance 25689 was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Bailes, Compton, Ibarra, Rushefsky, Rush, Burlison, Chiles, Stephens, and O’Neal. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
	Council confirmed the following appointments to the Industrial Development Authority: Sheila S. Collins with term to expire October 31, 2014; and Patrick Ahlstrand with term to expire October 31, 2015.
	Council confirmed the following appointments to the Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights: Kelly Johnson with term to expire October 1, 2011; and George Davis, Gary Thompson, and Greg Greven with terms to expire October 1, 2012.
	Council confirmed the following reappointments to the Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights: Carol Zablocki, Katheryne Staeger-Wilson, and Christopher Brown with terms to expire October 1, 2012.
	Brenda Cirtin, MMC/MPCC
11/09/09 lh	City Clerk