The Carl Junction City Council met in regular session, on Tuesday October 02, 2018 at' 7:00. PM at City Hall. Mayor Mark Powers calied thei meeting to order with the: following present: Rick Flinn, Richard Zaccardelli, Roger Spencer, LaDonna Allen, Mike Burns, Randy Hutcheson, and Mark Satterlee. Aldermen Don Marshall was absent. Also present were City Administrator Steve  Lawver, City Attorey Mike Talley, and City Clerk] Maribeth Matney.  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. Roger Spencer seconded.. Alli in favor. No opposed one absent. Brett Wheeler 803 Summerlyn Lane, addressed the council regarding the BYAA. Mr. Wheeler is concerned that the voices oft the parents are not being heard and that some decisions arei made based on al bias. Brett Wheeler stated that he would personally like to see the city get morei involved in youth sports and thes shaping oft the youthi in1 the community. Mr. Wheeler stated that he personally believes that with the size of our city, that it is a great opportunity to start al Parks and Recreation department and that he would really like to see the city bei involved inl helping to shapet thel lives ofnotj just youth traditional sports but non-traditional sports as well. Bill Anderson 27272 Fleece Lane. Mr. Anderson stated that he would like to address the city in regards to the parental concerns of the BYAA. Mr. Anderson stated that he, as a coach, would like to see the city work in conjunction with the school administration tol be able to facilitate the administrative duties, tol help keep thet teams organized so that everything has transparency in regards to funds, so that everything can be allocated for what is being used for fields, expenditures, equipment, etc. because the parents and the coaches are not allowed to see where the money in thel BYAA has been going. Mr. Anderson stated thati ifthe parents and coaches could see where the money is going it would help with bringing in more kids and encourage families toj participate and even watch the game and make the games more family oriented. Mr. Anderson feeis that in the current situation the family element has been lost. Mr. Anderson stated that the numbers fori football have been cut in half and that the children are going to other towns and travel teams. Mr.. Anderson stated that he feels that the city could facilitate everything better and that there would be transparency Timothy Smith 110 Cambridge. Mr. Smith asked the audience tor raiset their hands to show the Board of Alderman how many people were in attendance to facilitate change within the youths sports in Carl Junction. Most oft the audience raised their hands. Steva Bolinger, 305 Summit. Ms. Bolinger stated it has been proven that the football team numbers have been cut in half. That what used to be two full teams now have only one. Ms. Bolinger stated that the city loses revenue from children playing elsewhere. Ms. Bolinger stated that funds are not going back into the program as they should be. That the equipment has not been updated. Ms. Bolinger also stated that it only makes sense for the city to go to a parks and rec program. Ms. Bolinger stated that it Frankie Rowden 606 Joplin. Frankie Rowden grew up in Carl Junction. Mr. Rowden stated that during that time a tremendous crowd was always involved with sports. Currently, there are so many children that are disbursed either with travel teams or playing in another town. Mr. Rowden asked the council why the city could not run a Parks and Recreation department tol helpl keep Stephanie Coburn 706 Leisure Lane. Ms. Coburn believes there should be better checks on the coaching. Ms. Coburn has previously coached her son's soccer team for thel BYAA. Ms. Coburn feels that the dwindling crowds could be brought back to Carl Junction, Ms. Coburn stated that there is absolutely no direction on how to coach thet teams within the BYAA. Ms. Coburn stated that when being involved with team sports, there needs to be an itinerary, code of ethics, and a code of conduct. Ms. Coburn stated that when previous leaders were in charge of the BYAA that the association ran smoothly but that under the current administration there Jennifer Smith 27100. Frisco Lane. Ms. Smith has coached multiple softball teams in thel BYAA and currently has 3 children in thel BYAA as well. Ms. Smith stated that every child on a traveling team is required to play league ball. As a coach softball and baseball system inside of Carl Junction, Ms. Smith feels that the girls are being left behind. Ms. Smith stated that the girl's teams are not given the same opportunities as the boys. That the boys are, given the opportunity toj play all-stars but the girls are: not. Ms. Smith stated that the team does not even belong to a league. Ms. Smith feels there is a very large bias within the associaction. Ms. Smith feels that the kids deserve to be invested in and that the girls should be treated equal to the boys. Ms. Smith wishes to have politics Shannon Hoffman 21744 Freedom. Ms. Hoffman has 4 children that have gone through BYAA. Ms. Hoffman stated there were 2 or three years in a row where you couldn't be done with thel league by the 4" of July. This season was over before the 4th of July. Ms. Hoffman stated that no one wants toj play league ball. Ms. Hoffman stated that thei rules have been dumbed down and that there is no competition. Ms. Hoffman stated that the numbers have fallen dramatically and that the football league went from having 31 full teams to barely one. Ms. Hoffman stated that everyone is leaving and: finding other places for kids to play. Ms. Hoffman feels  PUBLIC) FORUM  ont the funds.  would benefit the city andi include all ages.  thej parents more involved.  are many conçerns. Ms. Coburn feels that the city needs tot take on a parks and recreation department.  comepletly out oft the association, anda a fair playing field.  that it would be a great idea fort the city tot take over and create a Parks and Recreation department.  Closed Public Forum at 7:201 PM. P&ZCASE hearing at 7:21PM.  Case #18-08- Anthony Warmoth Rezoning of 904 W Briarbrook Lane from C-2 to R-1. Mayor Powers opened the public    Jennifer Warmoth lives at 904 W Briarbrook Lane. Jennifer asked the Council to please consider the rezoning from C-2to R-1. Steve Lawver stated that the Planning and Zoning commission met. last night and recommended approval. Public hearing closed Case #18-09 - Jim &KimmyHoaglin - Rezoning of 119 Cedar Lane from R-1 to R-2. Mayor Powers opened the public Steve Lawver stated that there isa al letter withdrawing the application for rezoning. Public hearing closed' 7:241 PM. DISCUSSION OF SEWER SYSTEM SCEAP GRANT EXPANSIONOFS SCOPE OF SERVICES Steve Lawver stated smoke testing the sewer system started on Monday. Hei reported that the areas that were covered by the DNR grant were. Briarbrook and Country Club. He also stated that Allgeier Martin sent aj proposal ift the city would want to expand the area and smoke test the entire town. The cost would be an extra $39,600. City Clerk Maribeth Matney stated that ift the council chooses to do the testing that there is money available ini the Ia and) I fund. There was much discussion on whether the city should test the entire town. Mike Burns stated that the budget and finance would need to meet 15 to 30 minutes before the next meeting on October 161 to discuss the financial options. Steve Lawver stated that he will have an ordinance available on the agenda in the event  7:22 pm hearing at' 7:23PM.  that the Council wished to vote at the next meeting.  REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF JANITORIAL BIDS Stevel Lawver stated that the bids have not yet been completed. DISCUSSION OF WATER METERI PROPOSALS  Steve Lawver stated that the proposal from SUEZ did not change at all. The Sensus proposal did change which included an additional $44,700 for two more years for maintenance. Steve Lawver stated that the city would still be responsible for any upgrades tot the billing system, which could be an unknown additional cost with Sensus. Steve Lawver stated that the city would also havei to do their own installations for the MXU's as opposed to thei included installation with the SUEZ proposal. Mayor Powers asked what will the upgrade do to the water rates. Steve Lawver stated though he cannot guarantee this at this time, there should bel little toi noi increase on the water rates. Steve Lawver stated that he has previously presented the council with new proposals for increasing new construction fees regarding the sewer and water side. LaDonna Allen stated that it is her understanding that there is $300,000 differençe between the two proposals over thei first 5 years. However, with SUEZ, any technology that is outdated within fifteen years willl be replaced by SUEZ, With regards to SENSUS, the city may have to replace everything else againi in five years. LaDonna Allen stated that she knows there is more money up front involved, but that overall, choosing the SUEZ upgrade would be a better investment. There was much discussion on whether the city should spend the money to upgrade the equipment, or spend the money to hire more personnel for manual readings. Steve Lawver stated that the accuracy from when the city did manual readings was poor. He stated that since the city upgraded to electronic meters the readings are much more accurate. Steve Lawver also stated that when the city manually read the meters, thel Public works department would shut down for about a week due to taking readings. It was decided that) Budget and Finance will bei meeting to discuss the: subject further before the next meeting on October 16 at 6:001 PM.  ORDINANCES  Randy Hutcheson motioned to put " AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP. ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF CARLJUNCTION, MISSOURI, BY ORDINANCE NO. 99-10 ON THE 18TH DAY OF MAY, 1999, AS AMENDED, TO REZONE 904 W BRIARBROOK LANE, CARL JUNCTION, JASPER COUNTY, MISSOURI OWNED BY ANTHONY AND JENNIFER WARMOTH, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE, FROM C-27 TO R-1" on 1* reading by title only. Roger Spencer seconded. All in favor. No  opposed one. Absent. one absent.  Discussion: There was none. Discussion: There was none.  Richard Zaccardelli motioned to put it on second reading by title only. LaDonna Allen seconded. All in favor. No opposed LaDonna Allenmotioned toj puti it oni final passage. Richard Zaccardelli seconded. Alli in favor. No opposed one absent. Flinn-yes, Marshall-absent, Zaccardelli-yes, Spencer-yes, Burns-yes, Hutcheson-yes Satterlee-yes, Allen-yes. Motion on Ordinançe #18-37 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 City ofCarl Junction. REPORTS  The Council reviewed the Administration report. There was no discussion.  Public Works -Richard Zaccardelli wanted to ask. Jimmy about the Ward #3 and #4 water tower on South East side of Anita. Richard. Laccardelli states that he has had ai few people complaning about water pressure. Steve Lawver stated he would ask. Jimmy to check it out. Steve Lawver stated that. Jimmy started on the additional 100' piping on Memorial Park. Steve Lawver stated that ift the  city decides to do the whole park that that it would only take an additional 200f ft.  Policel Dept- nothing to add Building Inspector -nothing to add Court- t-nothing to add    COMMITTEE REPORTS  Budget/Finance: Mike Burns feels there is much to discuss and willl be doing so on October16, at 6:001 PM. Public Facilities & Planning:) LaDonna Allen reported that they willl have ai meeting at 6:301 PM.1 before thei first Council Senior Citizens: Richard Zaccardelli reported to the audiance about the menu and great activities ati the Senior Center. Mike Burns stated that last month we were asked to decide between two proposals for a building that the city owns. He asked for an update on the activity. Stevel Lawver stated that the new tenants have been working on building improvements. LaDonna Allen stated that 3 years ago she called for aj parks and recreation dept. She stated that she is glad the full board got to hear some of the concerns from the parents. She stated that 47 parents from one team showed up on one night to voice their concerns. LaDonna Allen stated that we as a city are not affiliated with BYAA, but as a city there are some concerns with some activities that has happened on our grounds. She stated that there are some situations that have happened that have left the city in a precaruious sitution. LaDonna Allen stated that the city requested finançial information from the BYAA. She stated that the BYAA charges $60.00 for youth soccer per child. Out of the $60.00 by their own numbers, the BYAA is making $47.75 from each child. For Basketball the BYAA charges $60.00 fromi that $60.00 they profit over $39.00 per child. LaDonna. Allen reported that the BYAA are using the city facilities and utilities for free. LaDonna Allen believes that the city could self fund a Parks & Recreation Department. She stated that she believes the city could provide an alternative, not do away with BYAA, but to cancel the contract that BYAA has with the city. Ladonna Allen feels that the city could run things more efficiently and there would be transparency. She feels that we should cut all ties with BYAA and cancel their contract by the end of the year and have a parks and recreation department inj place by the first oft next year. She stated that she has personally talked with Jesse Wall and that he is willing to work with the city and share resources. There was much discussion regarding the legal liability to the city ift thel BYAA continues to use city facilities and utilities. Ladonna Allen motioned tol have Mike Tally review the current BYAA contract and give us his opinion on whether the contract can be canceled. LaDonna Allen stated that no matter what happens, parental involvement will be necessary. Randy Hutcheson feels that a code ofcoducti is a very good idea, and it would allow the city to take action ifthere is any misconduct.. Mikel Burns 2nd the motion to have Mike Tally review the contract. and give us his opionion on whether we can cancel the contract. All in favor. No opposed one  Code/ Nuisance: Randy Hutcheson- nothing to report. Human Resources: Roger Spencer-nothing to report  meeting inl November.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS  absent.  NEW BUSINESS  City Clerk Matney: needs to open another bank fund for court. The Court is starting to charge at time-payment fee. The monies are. split between the state and the city. Iti is required for the money to go to a separate fund. Thej judge has the authority over how the money is spent and1 the money can only be spent on court. Rick Flinn motioned to let the city open an additional court fund.. 2nd by  Richard Zaccardelli Alli in favor. No opposed one absent.  ADJOURNMENT adjourned at 8:24) PM.  LaDonna Allen motioned to adjourn the meeting. Roger Spencer seconded. All in favor. No opposed one absent. Meeting   de MAYOR  1EHilr