The Carl Junction City Council met in regular session on Tuesday January 15, 2019 at 7:001 PM. at City Hall. Mayor Mark Powers called the meeting to order with the following present: Rick Flinn, Don Marshall, Roger Spencer, Mike Burns, LaDonna Allen, Randy Hutcheson and Mark Satterlee. Also present were City Administrator Steve Lawver, City  Attorney Mike Talley, and City Clerk Maribeth Matney. Alderman Richard Zaccardelli was absent.  AGENDA  Mayor Mark Powers motioned to amend the agenda to include item 5A. This would allow the Jacksons and the Russell's to address the Council. Thereby making Public Forum 5B. There was a motion by Roger Spencer to approve the agenda as amended. LaDonna Allen seconded. All in favor. No opposed. One absent. LaDonna Allen motioned to approve the consent agenda. Roger  Spencer seconded. Alli inf favor. No opposed. One absent.  JACKSON & RUSSELL  David Russell, 8296 State Hwy 171. Mr. Russell addressed the Council on behalf of his mother Vera Russell, due to some current health issues, regarding the sewer project on 103 Karen Dr. Mr. Russell noticed some stakes and equipment over there and spoke with Steve Lawver and Kurt Higgins. Mr. Russell's mother does not have any recollection of signing an easement. He stated that Mr. Lawver sent him a copy of the signed easement and that his mother has reviewed the document and still has no memory of ever signing it. It was signed on February 19, 2018, which is back when Mr. Russell's father was still alive but very ill at the time and Mrs. Russell was caring for him. Mr. Russell stated that although the signature does appear to be his mother's, Mr. Russell feels that it was not a good time for their family to be approached about an easement. Since February, she has sold half of the property to the Jacksons. Mr. Russell stated that at title search went through and nothing showed up. Mr. Russell stated that when his father was alive he was completely against easements. He stated that he does not feel the signed easement is very valid at all. He also stated that his Mike Jackson. 103 Karen Dr.. bought the corner lot from the Russell's back in June. He stated that ai title search was done and that no easements showed up. He stated that there are no easements on his property, and that he doubts the validity oft this easement. Mr. Jackson stated that he would like the city to step back and look at other possible options for the sewer line that does not  mother has not received any compensation for the easement.  involve his property.  PUBLIC FORUM No one: forj public forum.  OFFICER APPOINTMENT AND OATHOF OFFICE  Mayor Mark Powers appointed Kristian Dalglish as a Carl Junction police officer. Motion by Rick Flinn to accept the appointment by Mayor Powers. LaDonna Allen seconded. All in favor. No opposed. One absent. City Clerk Maribeth Matney gave  the oath of office.  APPROVALOF, ANI EMERGENCY REPAIR FOR POLICEI RADIO  Mayor Markl Powers was asked to approve an expense for emergency repairs to the police radios. Chief Haase explained that the 13-year-old radio system is in need of repairs and that thes system itself needs replaced. There was discussion about the cost ofthe repairs and ultimate replacement. Chief Haase recommended using the bid from Communications Associates for $3,089.00. There was a motion by Roger Spencer to approve the emergency repairs, and accept the low bid for replacement. LaDonna Allen seconded.  Alli ini favor. No opposed. One absent.  DISCUSSION OF SELLING: PARK PROPERTY  Thel landowner at 101 N Windwood approached Steve Lawver. Hei is wanting build an additional garage on his property. Due to set back issues, a variance was not an option for this resident. The resident asked for 20ft towards the trail system so he can build another garage. Steve Lawver recommended to the board not to sell the park property. Lawver stated that this agreement would not fall under the same standards used by the city in the past. There was discussion regarding the location and why the resident wanted to buy the property. There was also discussion on how a price would be set if the city decided to sell. Steve Lawver also cautioned the board that selling this property could possibly affect a current lawsuit thati involves the city. There was a motion to deny thei request by  Mark Satterlee. Roger Spencer seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed. One absent.  REPORTS  City Administrator:Steve Lawver added to his report that Alaina Wright will be absent for a series of meetings with the Missouri Court Management Institute toward the end of. January. Lawver also added that he will also be gone toward the end of  January for MIRMA meetings.  Public Works: There wasnothing to add. Building Inspector: There was nothing to add Police Report:There was nothing to add Court Report:There was nothing to add    COMMITTEE REPORTS  Budget/Finance: Mike Burns reported the committee held ai meeting for the upcoming yearly budget on Tuesday January 8, at Code/ Nuisance: Randy Hutcheson- stated that the committee met regarding the current fence coding. He stated that research was conducted in nearby areas and it was discovered that the city's code is comparable to surrounding city codes. Hutcheson stated  4:301 PM. Burns also stated that three more meetings would be held on the following Tuesdays.  that the committee voted no on changing the current fence code. Human Resources: Roger Spencer-nothing to report Public Facilities & Planning: LaDonna Allen-nothing to1 report Senior Citizens: Richard Zaccardelli absent UNFINISHED BUSINESS  Mayor Mark Powers reminded the board of an email that was received from a disgruntled resident regarding water shut off policies. Mayor Powers stated to the Council that the city would not be issuing any more responses. He stated that the subject had been discussed and there was nothing more to be said. There was discussion regarding other cities in Missouri and their shut-off  policies.  NEW BUSINESS  Steve Lawver stated that having court in the evenings is extremely inefficient. Steve Lawver stated that he has discussed extensively with. Judge Mark Elliston regarding ai transition to a daytime court, and which dates would work for him. He stated that several notifications would be sent out advising oft the new court dates. City Administrator Lawver stated that the new time would: start in April 2019. There was a motion by Don Marshall to change the court date from the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 5:00 PM. to Chief Haase stated that he would like to replace the countertop in Dispatch, He stated that countertop is falling apart, that it does not look good and that re-doing it will help with efficiency. Chief Haase stated that the money is in the budget for building repairs. LaDonna Allen motioned to remodel the dispatch area. Mark Satterlee seconded. Alli ini favor. No opposed. One absent. Steve Lawver stated that the city was not funded for the next: round ofs sidewalks. Steve Lawver stated that the first basketball Roger Spencer motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mark Satterlee seconded. All in favor no opposed. Meeting adjourned at  the 31d Thursday ofevery month at 1:301 PM. LaDonna Allen seconded. All in favor. No opposed. One absent.  Adult Recreation league launched over the weekend and was: met with al huge success.  ADJOURNMENT  7:56PM.  Molg / CITYCLERK  MAYOR  aihao