The Carl Junction City Council met in regular session on Tuesday February 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM at City Hall. Mayor Mark Powers called the meeting to order with the following present: LaDonna Allen, Rick Flinn, Jim Gozia, Bob McAfee, Roger Spencer, and Hollie LaVigne. Mark Satterlee and Mike Burns was absent. Also present were City Administrator Steve Lawver, City Attorney  Mike Talley, City Clerk Alaina Wright and City Administrator Assistant Crystal Winkfield.  AGENDA  Roger Spencer motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Hollie LaVigne seconded. All in favor. No opposed with two absent. LaDonna Allen motioned to approve the consent agenda. Roger Spencer seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent. Addison Botzow, Girl Scott' Troop 70341 presented a recycling project to collect tin and aluminum cans at the Community Center. Annal Hammond said that since September, they have picked up 413 pounds oftin cans and 281 pounds ofa aluminum cans from Joplin Street and the Briarbrook area. They plan to check the recycling bin once per week. LaDonna Allen motioned to approve the  recycling project. Rick Flinn seconded. All in favor. No opposed with two absent.  PUBLIC FORUM P&Z CASES Miscellaneous Business Regulations  There was no one present forp public forum.  Mayor Powers asked for discussion regarding Case #23-01 - Amending Chapter 405: Zoning Regulations and Chapter 610: Thej public hearing was opened at 7:081 PM. Stevel Lawver said P&Z met on this and are recommending approval. He saidt this puts inj place regulations for P&Z: and! business regulations ifsomeone opens up a marijuana dispensary or manufacturinggrowth facility and limits where those facilities could be placed. No one spoke on the case and the public hearing was closed at 7:09 PM.  APPROVALOF BIDS FOR BUILDING REPAIRS  Stevel Lawver said there are several building repairs we've gotten bids on. He said we received one bid to replace the public works front door, from Commercial Glass & Metal Inc. for $5,129.00. Steve said one bid was received for the police department door Steve Lawver said wei received four bids to replace the gym lights: LEDI Lighting and Supply for $7,461.20, Joplin Industrial Electric for $11,017.00, KAB Electric for $11,662.26, and Bills Electric for $17,400.00. Steve said he was recommending the low bidder, LED Lighting and Supply, for the repairs. Steve said the funds for those projects would come from ARPA. LaDonna Allen motioned to approve thel bids as recommended. Hollie LaVigne seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent.  repair and replacement, from Midwest Doors & Interiors, for $14,168.75.  ORDINANCES  LaDonna Allen motioned to put "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II. PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE: CHAPTER 205: ANIMAL REGULATIONS, ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS, BY AMENDING SECTION 205.130: REDEMPTION OF AMIMAIS.GENERALL. TO CLARIFY REDEMPTION PROCEDURES" on first Discussion: Steve Lawver said this was brought by the animal control officer andt the police chief andi it clarifies existing code He said it also changes the redemption policy of licensed and unlicensed animals so it is more clearly spelled out. Rick Flinn said the Roger Spencer motioned to put it on second reading by title only. LaDonna Allen seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with LaDonna. Allen motioned toj put it on final passage. Rick Flinn seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent. LaVigne-yes, McAfee-yes,' Flinn-yes, Spencer-yes, Allen-yes, Burns-absent, Satterlee-absent, Gozia-yes. Motion on Ordinance #23-04 was approved by roll call vote, signed by thel Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and made aj part oft the permanent records oft the LaDonna Allen motioned to put" "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CARLJUNCTION, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING TITLE VI. BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION, CHAPTER 605: BUSINESS ANDOCCUPATIONTAK BY AMENDING SECTION 605.080: SCHEDULE OF LICENSE FEES AND CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONS on first reading by title only.. Jim Gozia seconded. All in favor. No opposed with two absent. Discussion: Steve Lawver said this ordinance hadn't been amended in years. He said he went through and combined similar types ofbusinesses. Steve also said he went through and added several categories, likei internet service providers and short-term rentals. Roger Spencer motioned toj put it on second reading by title only. Hollie LaVigne seconded. All in favor. No opposed with LaDonna Allen motioned to puti it on final passage. Bob McAfee seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent.  reading by title only. Roger Spencer seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed witht two absent.  code committee is recommending approval.  two absent.  Discussion: There was noi further discussion.  City of Carl. Junction.  Rick Flinn said the code committee is recommending approval.  two absent.  Discussion: There was no further discussion.    LaVigne-yes,' McAfee-yes, Flinn-yes, Spencer-yes, Allen-yes, Burns-absent, Satterlee-absent, Gozia-yes. Motion on Ordinance #23-05 was approved by roll call vote, signed by thel Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and made ap part of the permanent records ofthe LaDonna Allen motioned to put "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IV: LAND USE, CHAPTER 405: ZONING REGULATIONS, SECTION 405.010: DEFINITIONS AND SECTION 405.040: USE REGULATIONS, AND AMENDING TITLE VI. BUSINESSANDOCCUPATION, CHAPTER610: MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS, BY ADDING NEW ARTICLE VII. MARIJUANA FACILITIES, SECTIONS 610.280 - 610.295, TO ADOPT ZONING AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS GOVERNING MARIJUANA FACILITIES on first reading by title only. Roger Spencer seconded. Alli in favor. Discussion: Steve Lawver said most of this ordinance is brand new: and was taken from MML. He saidt this ordinance is due tot the authorization ofrecreational marijuana andi its sets thei fees and makes sure a facility has to be licensed by the state ofl Missouri and follow all regulations from the State of Missouri. Rick Flinn said the code committee is recommending approval LaDonna Allen motioned toj put it on second reading by title only. Hollie LaVigne seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with Roger Spencer motioned to put it on final passage. LaDonna Allen seconded. All in favor. No opposed with two absent. LaVigne-yes, McAfee-yes, Flinn-yes, Spencer-yes, Allen-yes, Burns-absent, Satterlee-absent, Gozia-yes. Motion on Ordinance #23-06 was approved by roll call vote, signed by thel Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and made a part of the permanent records ofthe LaDonna Allen motioned to put "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CARL JUNCTION, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING TITLE VI. BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION, CHAPTER 610: MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS, BY AMENDING ARTICLE VI. HOME OCCUPATIONS. BY REPEALING EXISTINGI SECTIONS 610.230-610.270. AND ENACTING NEW: SECTIONS 610.230- 610,60TOCOMPLY WITH STATE MANDATED CHANGES IN REGULATING NO-IMPACTI HOME-BASED BUSINESSES" on first reading by Discussion: Steve Lawver said in August a new state statute was passed which changed the way home-based businesses are regulated. He said this ordinance lays out those changes and states that al home-based business has to meet several requirements to be LaDonna Allen motioned toj put it on second reading by title only. Bob McAfee seconded. All in favor. No opposed with LaDonna Allen motioned toj puti it on final passage. Jim Gozia seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent. LaVigne-yes, McAfee-yes, Flinn-yes, Spencer-yes, Allen-yes, Burns-absent, Satterlee-absent, Gozia-yes. Motion on Ordinance #23-07 was approved by roll call vote, signed by thel Mayor, attested by the City Clerk andi made a part of the permanent records of the LaDonna Allen motioned to put "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING TWO AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARL JUNCTION AND MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION IN CONNECTION WITH SIDEWALK MPROVEMENIS TO BE CONSTRUCTED ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF ROUTE Z/PENNELLI STREET, FROM DEAN ROAD TO ARLINGTON DRIVE; PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CARL JUNCTION, MISSOURI" on first reading by title only. Rick Flinn seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent. Discussion: Stevel Lawver saidt this is for Phase VIoft the sidewalk project from Dean Road to Arlington Drive. He said there are two agreements that have to be signed. Rick Flinn asked ift the new section willl have the same buffer zone the previous section has LaDonna Allen motioned to put it on second reading by title only. Roger Spencer seconded. All in favor. No opposed with Rick Flinn motioned toj put it on final passage. Bobl McAfee seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent. LaVigne-yes, McAfee-yes, Flinn-yes, Spencer-yes, Allen-yes, Burns-absent, Satterlee-absent, Gozia-yes. Motion on Ordinance #23-08 was approved by roll call vote, signed by thel Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and made ap part of the permanent records oft the LaDonna Allen motioned to put "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARL JUNCTION, MISSOURI AND JEFF ASBELL EXCAVATION & TRUCKING, INC. TO COMPLETE THE DEERFIELD LIFT STATION SCREENING STRUCTURE PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF CARLJUNCTION, MISSOURI IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE SUM OF $45,258.57; PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OFTHE CITY OF CARLJUNCTION, MISSOUR!" on first reading by title only. Rick Flinn seconded. Alli in favor. No  City of Carl Junction.  No opposed with two absent.  two absent.  Discussion: There was no further discussion.  City of Carl Junction.  title only. Holliel LaVigne seconded. All in favor. No opposed with two absent. considered: no-impact. Rick Flinn said the code committee ist recommending approval.  two absent.  Discussion: There was no further discussion.  City of Carl Junction.  and Steve Lawver said yes. two absent.  Discussion: There was no further discussion.  City ofCarl Junction.  opposed with two absent.    Discussion: Steve Lawver said this bid was approved at the last meeting and this is the contract to go with that approval. Roger Spencer motioned toj put it on second reading by title only. LaDonna Allen seconded. All in favor. No opposed with LaDonna Allen motioned to put it on final passage. Rick Flinn seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent. LaVigne-yes, McAfee-yes, Flinn-yes, Spencer-yes, Allen-yes, Burns-absent, Satterlee-absent, Gozia-yes. Motion on Ordinance #23-09 was approved by roll call vote, signed by thel Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and made aj part of the permanent records oft the  two absent.  Discussion: There was no further discussion.  City ofCarl Junction. REPORTS went down last week.  The Council reviewed the Administration report. Steve Lawver said we were able to recover items from the hard drive that Steve Lawver said there is a proposal that anyone under the age of 18r must have a parent or guardian sign a release form to be in the building without a parent present. He said the agreement alsol has al liability waiver in case something happens. Mike Talley said this is an attempt to limit responsibility, but in the event of an incident, the court would decide the city's liability. Rick Flinn said the fourth bullet point says school property buti its should say city property. Rick Flinn motioned to accept the code of conduct and liability waver as amended. LaDonna Allen seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent. Bob McAfee asked ift thes same should be done for people that will be at the ball fields and Steve Lawver we could. Police Dept. report- -Hollie LaVigne askedi ifthe property in question regarding the Copper Oaksi incident was aj rental property Budget/Finance: LaDonna Allen said everyone should have a copy of the working budget to look over and see if there are  Treasurer's report - No discussion. Public Works report -1 No discussion. COMMITTEE REPORTS  and Chief McCall said yes.  comments or concerns about anything. She said there is also a copy of the proposed ARPA budget to review. Human Resources: Roger Spencer said there's a closed session later for personnel.  Code/ Nuisance: Rick Flinn had nothing to report. Public Facilities & Planning: Mike Burns was absent. Senior Citizens: No one present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  Jim Gozia asked ift there was an update on the lighting at Frank Dean. Steve Lawver said there'sal bid opening tomorrow. Jim Gozia also asked about an ordinance prohibited marijuana in a public place and Steve Lawver said he'll have that at the Hollie LaVigne asked about the ordinance for the water meter fees and Steve Lawver said he is working on the wording for Steve Lawver said April 13 is the Chamber of Commerce banquet if anyone wants to attend. Hollie LaVigne and Rick Flinn ChiefMcCall said the LEST board met February 7. Hes said the department was awarded just over $32,000 for equipment and Rick Flinn said there was al DOT presentation for highway safety at the legislative conference and there is a national campaign LaDonna Allen gave everyone a letter she wrote nominating Clair Uitts as an outstanding senior. Rick Flinn motioned for the CLOSED SESSION PER RSMO 610.021 (3): HIRING, FIRING, DISCIPLINING OR PROMOTING OF PARTICULAR EMPLOYEES BY A PUBLIC GOVERNMENTAL BODY WHEN PERSONAL INFORMATION Roger Spencer motioned to goi into closed session. Rick Flinn seconded. Roll call vote: LaVigne-yes, McAfee-yes, Flinn-  next meeting. Rick Flinn asked ifthe code committee would need to meet on it and Steve Lawver said yes.  some of those fees. both said they would attend.  he would have the exact numbers at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS beginning for buckle up and phone down.  City ofCarl Junction to endorse the nomination. Roger Spencer seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent.  ABOUTTHE EMPLOYEE IS DISCUSSED OR RECORDED  yes, Spencer-yes, Allen-yes, Burns-absent, Satterlee-absent, Gozia-yes. Council went into closed session at 7:55PM. Mayor Powers said there was discussion but no action was taken during the closed session.  Council meeting reconvened: at 8:101 PM.  ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:11 PM  LaDonna Allen motioned to adjourn the meeting. Hollie LaVigne seconded. All in favor. No opposed with two absent.    I  MEEl  Dhney  MAYOR