City Council Summary

City Council meetings are held every other Monday at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 830 Boonville. The public is invited to attend. For information about addressing Council on an issue, please contact the City Clerk at 417.864.1650 or by e-mail (attention: City Clerk).

January 30, 2012

The following is a summary of the meeting of January 30, 2012. For official minutes of this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office.

1. ROLL CALL

   Councilmembers in attendance were: Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Stephens, Zone Councilmembers Scott Bailes, Jerry Compton and Cindy Rushefsky; and General Councilmembers Tom Bieker, Doug Burlison and John Rush.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. – January 17, 2011. (The minutes were approved.)
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. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE JANUARY 17, 2011 MEETING.
   • Missouri Hotel Fire

     Thanks to good emergency preparedness planning, the quick actions of hotel residents and the nearly flawless response of firefighters from Station #2, all 185 people inside The Missouri Hotel homeless shelter were safely evacuated after a blaze broke out on the hotel's second floor at 2:18 a.m. Friday morning, Jan. 20.

     Five firefighters and three residents were treated and released from the hospital that same morning.

     City staff and emergency relief agencies came together a few hours later and by early afternoon, created and implemented a plan to meet the short and long-term needs of the displaced individuals.

     Tomorrow some of those families will be back at The Missouri Hotel.

   • Current status:

     Dayspring Worship Center is currently housing 38 individuals and Cox North Hospital is currently housing 25 families. (86 adults and children). As of Jan. 29, the Red Cross has delivered 3979 hot meals, being prepared by partner agencies.

     Director of BDS Chris Straw reports the first, third and fourth floors of The Missouri Hotel were released Friday for occupancy.

   • Moving Day Tomorrow:

     Currently the Dayspring shelter is still being staffed by Red Cross Volunteers. All of the residents, except those who live on the Missouri Hotel second floor, will be moved back tomorrow. Those residents left at Dayspring will continue to be transported by CU Transit to Baptist Bible College for showers, fed by Franciscan Villa and the American Red Cross, and laundry done by Enterpriseuntil further notice.

     Residents staying at Cox will be moved back to the hotel's third and fourth floors tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.

     CU Transit will handle all transportation and OEM will continue to provide full logistical support through Feb 3.

   • Special thanks to our partners in response:

     City team

     Springfield Fire Department Station #2

     Office of Emergency Management – Ryan and team in addition to assistance with emergency response coordination and lead, OEM arranged CU bus transport to new shelters and subsequently, ongoing transport to showers at Baptist Bible College. CERT (Community Emergency Response Teams) from Greene, Webster, and Christian Counties, assisted American Red Cross with volunteer needs.

     Public works staff assistance preparing Cox North location

     Building Development Services – Chris Straw and team great assistance to Rorie Orgeron and the team at the Missouri Hotel

     Cox North and Day Spring ministries

     Housing and accommodations

     Church staff and volunteers provided their facility and ran the church kitchen to serve meals

     American Red Cross

     (up-to-date data in current status above)

     Other partners

     Askinosie Chocolate and Pipkin Middle School will host fundraiser Feb. 13 to collect donations.

     Wal-Mart donated 5 Pack-N-Play units for the five infants and 9 cribs and 9mattresses for the one-year olds. This meant that all the under two-year olds had appropriate beds.

     Salvation Army has cooked and provided food

     NOVA (National Organization of Victim Assistance) of CCTO (Community Crisis Team of the Ozarks) provided crisis counseling in both locations as needs arose.

     Franciscan Villa prepared and provided meals beginning Monday, Jan. 23

     The community at large has donated more than $20,000 and many in-kind donations to The Kitchen for recovery efforts.

   • 2012 Police Academy

     Friday, three police officers who attended our Lateral Hire Academy graduated and will soon be taking patrol positions within the SPD.

     • Michael Ramsey and Taylor Bolton come to us after more than four years of police experience with the Bolivar PoliceDepartment.
     • Jim Cooney has 5½ years of experience from the Boynton Beach PoliceDepartment in Palm Beach, Florida.

     The graduates went through a condensed 4-week academy and will train with a field training officer for 6 weeks prior to release as a patrol officer.

     17 new recruits began The Springfield Police Department 2012 Academy this morning.After graduation, the new officers will participate in the Field Training Officer program where they will work with an experienced officer prior to being on their own for an additional 520 hours.

     Councilman Compton requested mention of Missouri State University's annual Community Volunteer Fair
     11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, February 1, 2012
     Plaster Student Union, Robert W. 1st and 2nd Floors
     For more information, please contact Shellie Jones, CASL Program Coordinator at 836-5774.

   • Response to questions:
     In response to Councilman Doug Burlison's questions regarding the shingles virus, Kevin Gipson has drafted a white paper, which has been distributed in your packet.
6. COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.
7. COUNCIL BILL 2012-026. (Compton)
   A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.18 acres, generally located at 1925 S. South Avenue from an R-SF, Single-Family Residential District to an HC, Highway Commercial District; and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 47. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.) (Additional Language) (By: Bass Pro Outdoor World, LLC; 1925 S. South Avenue; Z-01-2012 and Conditional Overlay District 47.) Up for vote next Council meeting.
8. COUNCIL BILL 2012-027. (Compton)
   A general ordinance amending Paragraph B; Public Areas in Subsection 5-1404; General Sign Provisions in the Springfield Zoning Ordinance. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.) Up for vote next Council meeting.
9. FIRST READING BILLS. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.
10. COUNCIL BILL 2012-028. (O'Neal, Rushefsky, Compton, Bailes, Rush, Stephens)
    A general ordinance amending Chapter 106, Traffic and Vehicles, Article IV, Traffic Control Signs, Signals and Devices, by repealing in its entirety Section 106-161, Automated traffic control systems; and enacting seven new sections dealing with the same subject. Up for vote next Council meeting.
11. COUNCIL BILL 2012-029. (Bieker)
    A special ordinance submitting to the qualified voters of the City at an election to be held on the 7th day of August, 2012, by the City of Springfield, Missouri, a question as to whether or not to reinstate the City's Automated Red-Light Enforcement program. Up for vote next Council meeting.
12. COUNCIL BILL 2012-030. (Burlison, Bieker, Stephens)
    A general ordinance amending Chapter 118, Vehicles for Hire, Article III, Towing Services, Division I Generally, by enacting four new sections. (Plans and Policies Committee recommends approval). Up for vote next Council meeting.
13. RESOLUTIONS.
14. EMERGENCY BILLS.
15. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
16. GRANTS.
17. AMENDED BILLS.
18. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON. EXCEPT ITEM NO. 22. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. MAY BE VOTED ON.
19. COUNCIL BILL 2011-276. (O'Neal)
    A special ordinance authorizing the City of Springfield, Missouri, to amend an existing lease with the Agricultural and Mechanical Society of Springfield, Missouri ("Fair Board"), for lease of the fairgrounds property. Vote to pass amendment. Up for vote next Council meeting.
20. COUNCIL BILL 2012-008. (Rushefsky)
    A special ordinance approving a Petition to Amend and Restate the Petition to Establish the Hickory Hills Marketplace Community Improvement District; approving the removal of certain property from the boundaries of said District; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Amended and Restated Cooperative Agreement among the City, said District and Larino Properties, L.L.C.; and prescribing certain matters related thereto. Passed.
21. COUNCIL BILL 2012-010. (O'Neal)
    A general ordinance amending Chapter 58 – Health and Sanitation, Article I – In General, of the Springfield City Code by adding three new sections relating to Tattooing, Body Piercing and Branding. Motion to amend bill to include language to prohibit those under the age of 18 in suspension activities. Carried. Motion to amend amendment to broaden it include "without written consent of the parent." Amendment to amendment carries. Up for vote next Council meeting.
22. COUNCIL BILL 2012-016. (Bieker)
    Public Hearing Continued from January 17, 2012. A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for and accept funding from the Greene County Senior Citizens' Services Fund (GCSCSF) in the amount of $163,591.49; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into necessary agreements to carry out the grant; and amending the budget of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 in the amount of $43,591.49. Shingles vaccine program for seniors. Passed.
23. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
24. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
25. NEW BUSINESS.
26. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Landmarks Board: Todd Smith with term to expire November 1, 2014.
27. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following reappointments to the Planning and Zoning: Jim Hansen, Shelby Lawhon, and Phil Young with terms to expire January 1, 2015.
28. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Citizens Sales Tax Oversight Committee: Brian Perdue with term to expire May 1, 2013.
29. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Springfield Greene County Environmental Advisory Board: Holly Mills with term to expire October 1, 2012.
30. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the Police Civilian Review Board: Dwayne Black with term to expire May 1, 2014.
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. MISCELLANEOUS.
33. CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. SEE ITEM #3. Consent agenda passed.
34. COUNCIL BILL 2012-031. (Stephens)
    A general ordinance amending Chapter 2, Section 2-92 of the Springfield City Code, known as the "Salary Ordinance", relating to salary rates and pay grades for various job titles in the Department of Environmental Services as contained in the Crafts, Trades and Labor (CTL) and Professional, Administrative and Technical (PAT) salary schedules, by adding three new job titles; Sewer Maintenance Team Leader, Plant Operations Supervisor and Plant Biologist; and approving two additional full-time employees (FTE); and amending and adjusting the 2011-2012 budget of the City of Springfield, Missouri, Department of Environmental Services, toadjust the number of authorized employee positions of the City.
35. COUNCIL BILL 2012-032. (Stephens)
    A general ordinance amending Chapter 2, Section 2-92 of the Springfield City Code, known as the "Salary Ordinance", relating to salary rates and pay grades for various job titles within the City service as contained in the Professional, Administrative and Technical (PAT) salary schedules, by making provision for one new job title in the Municipal Court Department.
36. COUNCIL BILL 2012-033. (Rushefsky)
    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Cost Share Agreement with Missouri State University (MSU) for the purpose of funding the National Avenue and Monroe Street Traffic Signal Installation project; and amending Fiscal Year 2011-2012 budget of the Public Works Department in theamount of $100,000 for MSU's reimbursement to the City for their portion of the project costs.
37. CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS.
38. CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON. Consent Agenda Passed.
39. COUNCIL BILL 2012-003. (Compton)
    A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 2.33 acres, generally located at 2125 West Kingsley Street, from Planned Development District No. 238 to a GR, General Retail District. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
40. COUNCIL BILL 2012-004. (O'Neal)
    A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 2.3 acres of property located at 507 East Kearney Street from an R-HD, High-Density Multi-Family Residential District, and an HC, Highway Commercial District, to an HC, Highway Commercial District, and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 45. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
41. COUNCIL BILL 2012-005. (Rushefsky)
    A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 1.92 acres of property generally located at 2738 East Kearney Street from an HM, Heavy Manufacturing District, to an IC, Industrial Commercial District, and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 46. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval)
42. COUNCIL BILL 2012-006. (Bailes)
    A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 6.08 acres of land generally located at 3850 South Campbell Avenue from Planned Development District No. 21, 8th Amendment, to Planned Development District No. 339. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)
43. COUNCIL BILL 2012-007. (Rushefsky)
    A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 44.29 acres of land generally located at 1325 North Eldon Avenue from Planned Development District No. 187, to Planned Development District No. 187 Amended. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)
44. COUNCIL BILL 2012-009. (O'Neal)
    A special ordinance authorizing the issuance of a "Use Permit" to allow the adaptive use of an existing non-residential structure within an R-SF, Single Family Residential District, for a single-family, detached dwelling at 601 and 607 South Main Avenue on certain conditions. (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
45. COUNCIL BILL 2012-011. (Rushesfky)
    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the City of Republic, Missouri, for the use of a consolidated Records Management System (RMS).
46. COUNCIL BILL 2012-013. (Compton)
    A special ordinance authorizing the Final Development Plan of Planned Development District No. 46 generally located at 1726 West Elfindale Street. (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
47. COUNCIL BILL 2012-014. (Rush)
    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Cost Apportionment Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) to coordinate participation by the City in the cost of the Commission's Project No. 8P2236, which involves sidewalk improvements on Route 744 (Kearney Street) from Route 13 (Kansas Expressway) to Business Loop 44 (Glenstone Avenue).
48. COUNCIL BILL 2012-015. (O'Neal)
    A special ordinance terminating the February 1999 contract between the City of Springfield and Wonders of Wildlife, f/k/a American National Fish and Wildlife Museum District (WOW) and authorizing the redirection of payments from the Hotel-Motel Tax to be received by WOW under said agreement to entities selected by City Council as having qualified to receive such payments pursuant to the terms of the February 3,1998 ballot question as approved by the citizens of Springfield on said date, as well as the terms contained in Special Ordinance No. 23448; and repealing Special ordinance number 25938.
49. COUNCIL BILL 2012-017. (Rush)
    A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept an Assistance to Firefighters Grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency to replace extrication equipment and install fire sprinkler systems in fire stations; and amending the budget provided for the Fire Department of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 in the amount of $814,897.
50. Confirm the following appointment to the Board of Adjustment: Robert Sweere with term to expire January 1, 2014.
51. Confirm the following appointments as alternates to the Board of Adjustment: Gabrielle White with term to expire January 1, 2016; and Larry Russell and Leonard Caswell with terms to expire January 1, 2017.

• End of Consent Agendas •

52. ADJOURN