City of Bloomfield Council Meeting

Regular Session

May 28, 2013 at 6:30 P.M.

Mayor Donna Medlin called the meeting to order. Those present were: Donna Deardorff, Tonya Roper, Pat Wilson, Kim Johnson, City Attorney Robin Northern, Public Works Director Justin Bell, City Clerk Kari Standley and Police Chief Tim Zych. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence.

Approve minutes: Ald. Roper made a motion to approve the minutes of May 13, 2013. Ald. Deardorff seconded the motion, all in favor. Ald. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of May 16, 2013 Special Session. Ald. Wilson seconded the motion, all in favor.

Merchant License(s): Ald. Deardorff made a motion to approve a merchant license for Jimmie D. Kelley dba JDK Excavating. Ald. Wilson seconded the motion, all in favor.

Building Permit(s): Ald. Johnson made a motion to approve the building permit for Donnie Shipman. Ald. Deardorff seconded the motion, all in favor.

Ald. Johnson made a motion to approve the building permit for Jennifer Whitaker. Ald. Deardorff seconded the motion, all in favor.

Old Bus: Ald. Wilson gave a brief update on the city sign at the north end of town.

Ald. Deardorff made a motion that the City pay for two nights lodging in Jefferson City for Donna Medlin and Kim Johnson to attend the MML Elected Officials Training Conference in Jefferson City June 13 & 14. Ald Wilson seconded the motion, Ald. Roper – aye, Ald. Wilson – aye, Ald. Deardorff – aye, Ald. Johnson – abstain.

A brief discussion was had on the topic of new tires for the Explorer. Ald. Roper made a motion to purchase new tires for the Explorer at the price of $507.00. Ald. Deardorff seconded the motion, all in favor.

It was approved on May 13, 2013 for Penny Walker to begin working on the Tiger Grant. Since then, new information has become available and it has been determined that it would not be feasible at this time for the City to apply for this grant. Ald. Deardorff made a motion to have Penny Walker not apply for the Tiger Grant for the City at this time. Ald. Johnson seconded the motion, all in favor.

New Bus: Ald. Johnson suggested that City Hall be open from 8:00am – 5:00pm and remain open during the lunch hour. Some discussion was had and decided to discuss this further at the next regular scheduled meeting.

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The board discussed a bid received from Tim’s AC & Heating for maintenance of the City’s units. After some discussion, Ald. Johnson made a motion for the City Clerk to call other AC & Heating Companies in the local area for quotes on one year maintenance service contracts.

Bill 3281 – AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION NONURBANIZED AREA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPERATING AND NON-OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT.

Ald. Deardorff made a motion to dispense with the second reading. Ald. Johnson seconded the motion, all in favor. Ald. Deardorff made a motion to approve Bill 3281. Ald. Johnson seconded the motion, all in favor.

Ald. Roper made a motion to have the following names added to the City’s checking account at US Bank in Bloomfield: Patricia Wilson

Kim Johnson

Ald. Deardorff seconded the motion. Ald. Roper – aye, Ald. Deardorff – aye, Ald. Wilson – abstain, Ald. Johnson – abstain.

Bill 3282 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 700.270(SEWER RATES) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF BLOOMFIELD, MISSOURI

Ald. Deardorff made a motion to dispense with the second reading. Ald. Wilson seconded the motion, all in favor. Ald. Roper made a motion to approve Bill 3282. Ald. Johnson seconded the motion, all in favor.

A discussion was had pertaining to the City’s mowing of the right-of-ways. It was noted that the City of Bernie only mows city property, ie park, cemetery, etc. City of Advance only mows 5 feet on either side of their streets. Ald. Wilson made a motion that the City of Bloomfield will only mow 5 feet on either side of the streets. Ald. Roper seconded the motion. All in favor.

Public Comments Clay Holifield stated that he worked on a house for Jeanie Hazel located at 105 Barbara. Mr. Holifield paid the deposit for the water to be turned on at this location. After water was turned on, he noticed the valve was leaking and contacted Ms. Hazel, who was to contact John Bruce with the City. Mr. Holifield says a few days passed with the valve still leaking and no new valve put in place. He received a water bill for the 105 Barbara location for the amount of $254.86. Due to this high bill, it has prevented Mr. Holifield from having water service at his residence at 111 Miller. After a brief discussion, Ald. Roper made a motion to credit Mr. Holifield’s bill for the $254.86, so that he can have water service at 111 Miller. Ald. Wilson seconded the motion, all in favor.

Mayor Medlin asked if there was anything further to discuss in regular session, if not for a motion to adjourn. Ald. Deardorff made a motion to adjourn. Ald. Roper seconded the motion, all in favor.

Meeting adjourned.

Minutes recorded by: ______

Kari Standley, City Clerk