The Carl Junction City Council meti ini regular session on' Tuesday April 4, 2023 at 7:001 PM at City Hall. Mayor Mark Powers called the meeting to order with the following present: Jim Gozia, Bob McAfee, Rick Flinn, Ladonna Allen, Mike Burns, and Hollie LaVigne. Roger Spencer and Mark Satterlee were absent. Also present were City Administrator Steve Lawver, City Attorney Mike  Talley, City Clerk Alaina Wright and City Administrator Assistant Crystal Winkfield.  AGENDA  Hollie LaVigne motioned to remove item 7F from the agenda. LaDonna Allen seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent. LaDonna Allen motioned to approve the agenda as amended. Rick Flinn seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent. LaDonna Allen motioned to approve the consent agenda. Rick Flinn seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent.  PUBLIC FORUM  Jennifer Gozia, 601 Springhill Drive-She said she wanted to say thank you to the board of aldermen for the hours they put in Steve Lawver saidt there was a senior citizen committee meeting about changing the cleaning and deposit fees for the rooms at the Community Center and changing some wording in the agreement. Steve Lawver said he is working on updating those fees. Mayor Powers suggested there be a drawing made of where the senior center wants all thet tables and chairs to be. LaDonna Allen said she didn't want anything to be changed that would prevent people in the community from being able to LaDonna Allen motioned toj put "ANORDINANCE, ADOPTING THE: 20241 FISCALYEAR BUDGET" on secondreading Discussion: Alaina Wright said that on each line item for salaries, there was room built in for people to cash out comp time and vacation time. She said over the last year or two, the number of people cashing out their time, rather than taking it, has greatly increased, so the budget was adjusted to allow for that without going overbudget in salaries. Steve Lawver said the budgeting reason LaDonna Allen motioned to put it on final passage. Hollie LaVigne seconded. All in favor. No opposed with two absent. LaVigne-yes, McAfee-yes, Flinn-yes, Spencer-absent, Allen-yes, Burns-yes, Satterlee-absent, Gozia-yes. Motion on Ordinance #23-13 was approved by roll call vote, signed by thel Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and made aj part of the permanent records of the LaDonna Allen motioned to put "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE MAY1,2023" on second reading by title only. Jim Gozia seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent. Hollie LaVigne 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-absent, Allen-yes, Burns-yes, Satterlee-absent, Gozia-yes. Motion on Ordinance #23-14 was approved by roll call vote, signed by thel Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and made aj part oft thej permanent records oft the LaDonna Allen motioned to put "AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING CITY OFFICERS TO THE CITY OF CARL JUNCTION TO SERVE THE ENSUING YEAR UNTIL NEW OFFICERS ARE DULY APPOINTED" on second reading by LaDonna Allen motioned to put it on final passage. Jim Gozia seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent. LaVigne-yes, McAfee-yes, Flinn-yes, Spencer-absent, Allen-yes, Burns-yes, Satterlee-absent, Gozia-yes. Motion on Ordinance #23-15 was approved by roll call vote, signed by thel Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and made ap part oft the permanent records of the LaDonna Allen motioned to put "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II. PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE: CHAPTER 210: OFFENSES, ARTICLE XI. OFFENSES CONCERNING DRUGS AND ALCOHOL, BY AMENDING SECTION 210.1800 TO PROHIBIT POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED BY MISSOURI CONSTITUTION ARTICLE XIV AND RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED IN SUPPORT THEREOF, AND TO PROHIBIT SMOKING OR CONSUMPTION OF MARIJUANA IN PUBLIC PLACES" on first reading Discussion: LaDonna Allen said there are many parts of the ordinance she agrees with, however she thinks there might be challenges about ordinances like this. She said the section on public use was brought as ar nuisance and an odor, buts she doesn'tbelieve Mayor Powers askedi if the state amendment passed said cities could regulate where marijuana could be used and Mike Talley  for the city.  DISCUSSION OF RENTAL & CLEANING FEES FOR COMMUNITY CENTER  rent the facility.  ORDINANCES  by title only. Bob McAfee seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent.  behind that was the auditor considers that time a liability and our code says itl has to be paid out ifrequested.  City ofCarl Junction.  Discussion: There was no discussion.  City ofC Carl Junction.  title only. Jim Gozia seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent.  Discussion: There was no discussion.  City of Carl. Junction.  by title only. Bobl McAfee seconded. All in favor. No opposed with two absent.  this ordinance will stand a challenge because of our ordinances allowing alcohol ands smoking. saidy yes. Steve Lawver said the state amendment has a prohibition in it for use inj public areas.    Mike Burns asked where the ordinance language came from and Steve Lawver said it came from MML. Steve Lawver said LaDonna Allen motioned toj puti it on second reading by title only. Hollie LaVigne seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with LaDonna Allen motioned toj put it on final passage. Hollie LaVigne seconded. All in favor. No opposed with two absent. LaVigne-yes, McAfee-yes, Flinn-yes, Spencer-absent, Allen-yes, Burns-yes, Satterlee-absent, Gozia-yes. Motion on Ordinance #23-16 was approved by roll call vote, signed by the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and made a part of the permanent records oft the LaDonna Allen motioned toj put "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE V: BUILDING CODE, CHAPTER 520: FIRE PREVENTION BY REPEALING SECTIONS 520.010, 520.020, 520.025. AND 520.030 ANDI ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF NEW: SECTIONS 520.010, 520.020, AND: 520.030 ADOPTING THEI INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, EDITION 2018" on first Discussion: Steve Lawver said this was brought to him by the fire department and the Code Committee is recommending LaDonna Allen motioned toj put it on second reading by title only. Hollie LaVigne seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with LaDonna Allen motioned toj put it on final passage. Hollie LaVigne seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent. LaVigne-yes, McAfee-yes, Flinn-yes, Spencer-absent, Allen-yes, Burns-yes, Satterlee-absent, Gozia-yes. Motion on Ordinance #23-17 was approved by roll call vote, signed by thel Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and made aj part of the permanent records ofthe LaDonna Allen motioned to put "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLJUNCTION,MISSOURI ANDJOPLIN! INDUSTRIALELECTRIC, INC.TOCOMPLETE THE FRANKI DEANI BALL PARK LIGHTING PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF CARL JUNCTION, MISSOURI IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE SUM OF $111,826.00; PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYORTO! EXECUTES SAID AGREEMENTI FOR AND ONI BEHALF OFTHE CITY OF CARL JUNCTION, MISSOURI" on first reading by title only. Rick Flinn seconded. All in favor. No opposed with two absent. Discussion: Rick Flinn asked how long it would take to get the project done. Steve Lawver said they. just had to wait for the Rick Flinn motioned to puti it on second reading by title only. LaDonna Allen seconded. All in favor. No opposed with two LaDonna Allen motioned toj put it on final passage. Hollie LaVigne seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed with two absent. LaVigne-yes, McAfee-yes,' Flinn-yes, Spencer-absent, Allen-yes, Burns-yes, Satterlee-absent, Gozia-yes. Motion on Ordinance #23-18 was approved by roll call vote, signed by thel Mayor, attested byt the City Clerk and made ap part oft the permanent records ofthe  some of the language is also directly from thes state amendment.  two absent.  Discussion: There was no further discussion.  City of Carl Junction.  reading by title only. Rick Flinn seconded. Alli ini favor. No opposed with two absent.  approval. two absent.  Discussion: There was no further discussion.  City of Carl. Junction.  lights to come in. absent.  Discussion: There was no further discussion.  City ofCarl. Junction.  REPORTS  Longt term Project report-Steve Lawver said they had pre-construction meeting this morning for the sidewalk project. He said Mayor Powers asked when thel Lakeside Park project would be moving forward. Steve Lawver said they are working on the LaDonna Allen asked about bids in for dirt work in Country Club Park. Steve Lawver said we received two bids and we're waiting on a third bid. Steve Lawver said the bids also included fencing for the dog park. The bids sO far for the dirt work are Steve Lawver said wer received bids for the roofa at] Public Works. Hes said one was $160,000 and one was $60,000. He said! he The Council reviewed the Administration report. Mayor Powers asked about the third sewer claim. Steve Lawver said it's unassociated with the other two claims and not in the same area. He said Ace Pipe ran a camera today in the line at the request from Police Dept. report - Mark McCall said we: should recognize the officers involved in thes swatting incident last month. Hes said Officer Conway had just arrived, and when he got the call, he went in and cleared the school before the other officers had arrived.  the next section should be donel by June. drawings now, and we are probably 90 days out.  Steve Lawver said we signed the agreement for the water line replacement & the fundingi is in place.  approximately $45,000.  still wants to find at third bid for that and find out why the bids are sO different.  MIRMA.  Public Works report- - No discussion. COMMITTEE REPORTS  Budget/Finance: Ladonna Allen said we passed the budget.    Code/ Nuisance: Rick Flinn said there was a meeting at 6:30 about amending Chapter 110t that was removed from the agenda. He saidi it'sanew codet they're working on fora a code ofe ethics fort the! board ofa aldermen. Hes saidi its should be ready at ther next meeting. Human Resources: Roger Spencer was absent. Steve Lawver said he and Chief McCall would like to get with the HR  Committee and Budget committee next week.  Public Facilities & Planning: Mike Burns had nothing to report. Senior Citizens: Bobl McAfee had nothing to report.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS  Hollie LaVigne wanted tot thank LaDonna Allen and thel Budget Committee for their work on the budget. Hollie LaVigne asked ifwe could puts something on Facebook and the website about the girl scout's collection cans. Mike Burns said Steve had mentioned before about hiring a city engineer and wanted tol know ift that was something we were still considering. Steve Lawver he's talked to Allgeier Martin about that, and they'ret trying tol hire aj projects manager, which would be cheaper than an engineer. He said they also talked about a design profession, who could design all the parks and public works projects but doesn'tcost as much as an engineer. He said after speaking with Allgeier Martin, it would be cost prohibitive to employ our own  engineer.  NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:43P PM.  Rick Flinn said the community awards banquet is next week.  LaDonna Allen motioned to adjourn the meeting. Hollie LaVigne seconded. All in favor. No opposed with two absent.  MAYOR  dkn  Obm ly