The Carl Junction City Council met in regular session on Tuesday February 19, 2019 at' 7:00 PM at City Hall, Mayor Mark Powers called the meeting to order with the following present: Rick Flinn, Richard Zaccardelli, Roger Spençer, LaDonna Allen, Mike Burns, Randy Hutcheson and Mark Satterlee. Also present were City Administrator Steve Lawver, City Attorney Mike Talley, and  City Clerk Maribeth Matney. Absent was Alderman Don Marshall  AGENDA  Roger Spencer motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Richard Zaccardelli seconded. All in favor .No opposed. One absent. LaDonna Allen motioned to approve the consent agenda. Mark Satterlee seconded. Alli in favor .No opposed. One absent.  PUBLIC FORUM There was no one for Public Forum  DISCUSSION OF UTILITYI BILLING COLLECTIONI POLICY-STATEMENT & PROCEDURES Steve Lawver stated that after the last meeting he used the Nixa utility billing collection policy and revamped, reedited is presenting that policy to thel Board. Maribeth Matney stated that the new procedure clarifies billing procedures, delinquent dates, and has as section for disputes. She stated that this also gives guidelines for extenuating circumstances. Maribeth Matney stated that some oft the language on the utility bill cards will be changed clarifying when thel bills are due. Mike Talley stated for clarification that the delinquent bill date is after the 15th of the month. There was discussion about putting the language on the front of the bill. There was  much discussion deciding onj proper notification oft the changes.  DISCUSSION. AND APPROVALOF POSTAGE FEES BEING. ADDED' TOUTILITY BILLS  Mayor Powers stated that the budget committee removed the postage cost that was built into the utility rates for this next fiscal year. Mayor Powers stated that he would like ai motion approving adding a charge for postage and the utility bill cards. Mike Tally asked ifthe cost ofthe water is specified by ordinance. Ifanew ordinance is] passed which will exclude the cost of postage, then the ordinance would need to show the change. There was discussion as to whether the water rates will change and will a new ordinance need to be passed. There was discussion regarding the logistics of how difficult it will bet to track what customers have e- bills. There was much discussion on the importance of promoting the e-bills. There was also discussion regarding the city's current  software capabilities and whether thes software upgrade would be worth additional costs.  ORDINANCES  LaDonna Allen motioned "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VII. UTILITIES: CHAPTER 705: WATER.ARTICLE I.USER CHARGESYSTEM BY AMENDING SECTION BSSPDEUNQUENCI- PENALTY, TO CLARIFY THAT WATER BILLS BECOME DELINQUENT ONLY IF THEY REMAIN DUE AND UNPAID AFTER THE 15TH DAY OF THE NEXT SUCCEEDING MONTH AFTER WHICH SERVICE WAS RENDERED" on 1" reading by title Discussion: Mike Talley stated that when the city amended the codei in 20161 the purpose of the amendment was stated ini the ordinance toi make the bill delinquent ifiti is unpaid on the 15H. Mr. Talley stated it was interpreted as saying you have the 15 to pay and iti is delinquent after the 15. This ordinance will make bills delinquent ifp paid after the 15"to match the code: and procedures. LaDonna Allen motioned to put it on second reading by title only. Rick Flinn seconded. All in favor .No opposed. One Discussion: Mike Burns stated that the language of1 the "next succeeding month" could be considered redundant. There was Mike Burns motioned toj put it on final passage. Mark Satterlee seconded. Alli ini favor .No opposed. One absent. Flinn-yes, Marshall-absent, Zaccardelli-yes, Spencer-yes, Allen-yes, Burns-yes, Hutcheson-yes Satterlee-yes. Motion on Ordinance #19-03 was approved by roll call vote, signed by the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk and made aj part of the permanent  only. Richard Zaccardelli seconded. All in favor No opposed. One absent..  absent.  discussion on whether thel language oft the ordinance should be changed.  records of the City ofCarl Junction. REPORTS they would like him to work on.  The Council reviewed the Administration: report. Steve Lawver stated that he would like the board to contact him for projects Public Works -Mark Powers asked Jimmy how the lift station is going by the school. Jimmy stated that it became plugged again with rags and that the wiring had to be replaced due to melting. Steve Lawver stated that iti isi impossible tot tell what the fibrous material is clogging the lift station. Steve Lawver stated that this is actually a statewide problem and that the state is doing a study on Police Dept. - ChiefH Haase stated that city wide it has been calm. He stated that they are waiting on the LEST grant approval. Chief Haase also stated that they had five officer's in training last week and willl be sending more: for training soon. He stated that it  flushable wipes and1 the damage that they are causing to the sewer systems.  has been aj peaceful couple of weeks.  Court report there was nothing to add.    COMMITTEE REPORTS  Budget/Finance: Mike Burns reviewed the bank statements and found nothing irregular to report. Burns stated that budget meetings will continue this coming Thursday February 215 at 3:30PM. Burns stated this will finish out the budget meetings for the  fiscal year.  Code/ Nuisance:) Randy Hutcheson- nothing to report. Human Resources: Roger Spencer-nothing toi report;  Public Facilities & Planning: LaDonna Allen reported that the Public Facilities & Planning Committee met at 6:00PM. LaDonna Allen stated that Activities Director Kenny Wickstrom had brought to their attention that there are larger groups coming in from out oftown during open gym. She stated that some of the younger kidsl have felti intimidated by the large groups during open gym times, Wickstrom proposed a $3.00 day pass for those outside oft the school district and the city limits. LaDonna Allen stated that she recommended it personally due to thet taxpayers paying for thel building. Shes stated that Committee recommends implementing the charge as well. There was much discussion to make more open gym times available, the board decided to revisit the subject at al later  date.  Senior Citizens: Richard Zaccardelli nothing to report.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEWI BUSINESS  LaDonna Allen went to MML legislative conferençe and met with Representative Bob Bromley and Senator White. LaDonna Allen stated that she asked Senator White about the MO Safe Water that he has proposed. Senator White stated to Allen that thel bill will not lead to unfunded mandates. LaDonna Allen stated there is a senate bill over the online use tax of which Senator White is opposed. Steve Lawver stated he: received paperwork from MOCANNTRADE on medical marijuana. Steve Lawver stated there wasa request from the Chamber to ban the ability to grow, infuse, dispense marijuana in Carl Junction. Lawver stated per the MOCANNTRADE document that local governments are not allowed to ban the process. Steve Lawver stated that the city can put  restrictions andi regulations of1 locations used, but cannot ban it entirely.  ADJOURNMENT adjourned at 8:21PM.  LaDonna Allen motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mark Satterlee seconded. Alli in favor .No opposed. One absent. 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