Springfield City Council meets tonight. On the agenda includes the accepting of a grant to start a reverse 911 system in Greene County. In case you don’t know a Reverse 911 System it’s a system where the police can call a mass group of citizens should there be a real emergency in town.
Hey, I know for a fact you can sleep right through those tornado sirens. Most of us don’t sleep through a phone call. This might not be a bad idea…it seems like a simple way to help try and save lives.
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SPEAKERS ARE TO LIMIT THEIR REMARKS TO FIVE MINUTES.
Note: Sponsorship does not denote Council member approval or support.
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1. ROLL CALL.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. – June 16, 2008.
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 Robert Torp and Carol Mihalevich to the Board of Adjustment.
6. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE JUNE 16, 2008 MEETING AND CITY MANAGER’S REPORT.
7. COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.
8. COUNCIL BILL 2008-192. (Manley) A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.26 acres of land generally located at 420 South Grant Avenue, more particularly described in this ordinance, from a GR, General Retail District, to a CC, Center City District, (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval). (By: Missouri-Kansas Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local Union #15; 420 South Grant Avenue; Z-15-2008.)
9. FIRST READING BILLS. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.
10. COUNCIL BILL 2008-193. (Manley, Rushefsky, Whayne, & Wylie)A special ordinance amending Special Ordinance No. 24774 concerning the level of incentives to be offered under the Enhanced Enterprise Zone Ordinance Program qualifying businesses that become certified at the Silver level or higher under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) program. (Springfield Enhanced Enterprise Zone Board of Directors and staff recommend approval).
11. COUNCIL BILL 2008-194. (Carlson)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an agreement to permit City Utilities to use reclaimed water from the Southwest Treatment Plant to cool towers at the Southwest 2 Power Plant.
12. COUNCIL BILL 2008-195. (Carlson)A special ordinance amending the budget for the City of Springfield, Missouri, in the General Fund for the fiscal year 2007-2008 in the amount of $172,000 to decrease revenue and expense appropriations in the General Fund in the same amount and transferring unexpended appropriations from one department to another in accordance with Section 5.17 of the City Charter.
13. RESOLUTIONS.
14. EMERGENCY BILLS. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. MAY BE VOTED ON.
15. COUNCIL BILL 2008-056. SUBSTITUTE NO. 1. (Carlson)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute on behalf of the City, a development agreement between the City of Springfield, Missouri, and 910 Springfield, L.L.C. for the development of an office building; the provision of parking rights in an existing car park facility; the provision of tax incentives; authorizing the execution of documents and the taking of actions consistent therewith; and declaring an emergency.
16. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
17. GRANTS.
18. AMENDED BILLS.
19. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON.
20. COUNCIL BILL 2008-173. (Burlison)A general ordinance amending the Land Development Code, Article I, Zoning, Division IV, relating to the AO – Airport Overlay Districts; and amending Division II to adopt a definition for airport runway. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)
21. COUNCIL BILL 2008-175. (Manley)A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 4.72 acres of land generally located on a portion of 1744 West Catalpa Street, more particularly described in this ordinance, from an R-SF, Single-Family Residential District, to an R-MD, Medium-Density Multi-Family Residential District; and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 16. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.) (By: Mary J Faucett, et al; 1744 W. Catalpa Street (portions of); Z-13-2008 with Conditional Overly District #16.)
22. COUNCIL BILL 2008-176. (Wylie)A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 27.45 acres of land generally located at the 3900 block of East Battlefield Road, more particularly described in this ordinance, from Planned Development District No. 261 to Planned Development District No. 327; repealing that portion of General Ordinance 5359 relating to this 27.45 acres. (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.) (By: Keith Keltner Corp.; 3900 block n/s of East Battlefield Road; Planned Development 327.)
23. COUNCIL BILL 2008-177. (Carlson)A special ordinance amending the provisions of the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 Consolidated Plan Action Plans to reallocate certain grant fund allocations, and provide for the application of Small Business Development Loan revolving fund income towards City Section 108 debt service. (Staff and Citizen Advisory Committee for Community Development recommend approval.)
24. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
25. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
26. Mr. John Miller wishes to address City Council.
27. NEW BUSINESS.
28. 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.
29. MISCELLANEOUS.
30. CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3.
31.COUNCIL BILL 2008-196. (Carlson)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager to make a joint application with Greene County, Missouri, for and to accept an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the United States Department of Justice for the purpose of installing and implementing a Reverse 911 system; to enter into an intergovernemental 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 $36,647.00.
32. COUNCIL BILL 2008-197. (Manley)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 Kauffman Corners Subdivision, generally located at 3048 S. Kauffman 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.)
33. CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3.
34.COUNCIL BILL 2008-198. (Whayne) A resolution approving the plans, construction specifications, and the bid of Hunter Chase & Associates, Inc. for the construction of the Commercial Street Streetscape Phase 3 Project (Plan No. 7PW6013) in the amount of $492,600.60.
35.COUNCIL BILL 2008-199. (Rushefsky) A special ordinance to accept the bid of Steele Excavation & Septic Service, LLC in the amount of $133,889.75 for the construction of sanitary sewers in Sanitary Sewer District No. 107 of Section No. 5, located in the vicinity of Fort Avenue and Kerr Street 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.
36.COUNCIL BILL 2008-200. (Whayne)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. 233 of Section No. 6 of the main sewers of the City of Springfield, Missouri, located in the general vicinity of Robberson Avenue and Turner Street; further provide that all labor shall be paid the prevailing wages; provide for participation by the City in the cost of construction; direct the City Manager, or his designee, to advertise for bids for the construction of said sewers; and provide for payment therefor.
37. COUNCIL BILL 2008-201. (Whayne)A special ordinance to repeal Special Ordinance No. 24686, enacted by City Council on November 15, 2004, and to redefine the boundaries of Sanitary Sewer District No. 160 of Section No. 16 of the main sewers of the City of Springfield, located in the general vicinity of Commercial Street and O’Hara Avenue.
38. CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON.
39.COUNCIL BILL 2008-178. (Carlson)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 2008-2009 budget and marketing plan needed to continue the program to encourage tourism and conventions in the City.
40.COUNCIL BILL 2008-179. (Carlson)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.
41. COUNCIL BILL 2008-180. (Wylie)A special ordinance amending the budget for the City of Springfield, Missouri, for the Public Works Department in the amount of $1,000,000 to appropriate proceeds received by the City from Greene County for the Capital Improvement Program for 2005-2009, specifically for improvements on Blackman Road between Sunshine and Sunset Streets.
42. COUNCIL BILL 2008-181. (Rushefsky)A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an agreement with the Board of Governors of Missouri State University to construct priority storm water improvements within and around the campus of Missouri State University and provide for cost sharing for such improvements.
43. COUNCIL BILL 2008-183. (Carlson)A special ordinance authorizing the Interim City Manager, or Assistant City Manager, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for the purpose of installing and maintaining improved warning devices on Haseltine Road at no cost to the City of Springfield.
44. COUNCIL BILL 2008-184. (Carlson)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 State of Missouri, Department of Public Safety, for the use by the Springfield Police Department of the State’s Missouri Criminal Justice Data Exchange System.
45. Confirm the following appointment to the Art Museum Board: Paula Ingram with term to expire June 1, 2011.
46. Confirm the following reappointments to the Art Museum Board: Connie Henry and Earl Holmer with terms to expire June 1, 2011.
47. Confirm the following appointment to the Personnel Board: Bob Vanaman with term to expire March 1, 2010.
48. Confirm the following appointment to the Police Civilian Appeal Board: Fred Ellison with term to expire May 1, 2011.
49. Confirm the following reappointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development: Derek White and Stephanie Kennedy with terms to expire May 1, 2011.
50. Confirm the following appointments to the Springfield/Greene County Environmental Advisory Board: Rev. Kenneth Chumbley with term to expire October 1, 2009 and Ernest DeCamp with term to expire October 1, 2011.
51. Confirm the following appointment to the Board of Public Utilities: Lisa Crump with term to expire December 1, 2009.
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52. ADJOURN.
A big thanks to Mike Lindskog and the Springfield Cardinals for hosting an Autism Awareness day at Hammons Field on Sunday, August 3rd. Walk Now For Autism-Southwest Missouri has tickets available for the day and some of the proceeds will benefit autism research through Autism Speaks.
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