LEBANON, MISSOURI
April 14, 2008

BE IT REMEMBERED that the Council of the City of Lebanon, Missouri, met on April 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cowan Civic Center Theatre.

Councilman Bill Wheeler served as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Mayor Allen and called the meeting or order.

Upon roll call, the following Officers were present: Bill Wheeler, Jim Davis, Chase Waggoner, Allen Richert, Robert Thieman, and Dan True. Absent: Bob Brown, and Dave Troutman. Absent: Mayor Allen.

Invocation was given by Reverend Chris Thornton followed by the pledge of allegiance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

3105. Thieman moved and Davis seconded that the Council approve the minutes of the regular meeting held March 31, 2008 and dispense with the reading since each Councilman received a copy prior to the meeting. Motion carried as follows: Yea: Wheeler, Davis, Waggoner, Richert, Thieman and True. Nay: None; Abstain: None; Absent: Brown and Troutman.

True moved and Thieman seconded that the meeting move into open session. Motion Carried as follows: Yea: Wheeler, Davis, Waggoner, Richert, Thieman and True. Nay: None; Abstain: None; Absent: Brown and Troutman.

Prior to the swearing in of the new Mayor and Councilman, Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler took a moment to acknowledge Stanley H. Allen for his 29 years of service to the City of Lebanon by serving as Councilman for 17 years and 12 years as Mayor. Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler also took this opportunity to acknowledge Dave Troutman’s 12 years of service to the Council and the Bob Brown’s 17 years of service to the Council as well. Engraved plaques noting years of service will be presented to each of them.

SWEARING IN OF MAYOR CRAIG AND NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS

Mayor Constant P. “CP” Craig was sworn into office by the City Clerk followed by the swearing in of the newly elected Councilmen David Layman, Chase Waggoner, Chuck Jordan, and Brian Anthony.

Davis moved and Waggoner seconded that the meeting reconvene.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Craig had no report.

STAFF UPDATES

City Administrator Joe Knapp spoke briefly about the essay contest the City is holding as part of the newly renovated Boswell Pool opening day celebration. Knapp also reported he will be working on the upcoming budget amendments, and added that sales tax is down approximately 1.4% for the year.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

Paul Lindsay addressed the Council requesting that the flags at City Hall and the Civic Center be replaced with new ones and added he would like to see the flags at City Hall illuminated. Mayor Craig turned this order of business over to Joe Knapp for his handling.

COMMENTS FROM THE COUNCIL

There were no comments from the Council.

OLD BUSINESS

There was no old business discussed.

NEW BUSINESS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Councilman Waggoner stated that last year there were a series of ordinances passed under his objection relating to tenure of certain City employees. He asked that these ordinances be placed on the next agenda for reevaluation. Waggoner also requested that the Council reevaluate the current Civic Center projects. Mayor Craig asked Joe Knapp to see these items of discussion be placed on the next meeting’s agenda.

APPROVAL OF WARRANTS

3106. Wheeler moved and Anthony seconded that the Council approve warrant numbers 052751 through 053020 inclusive. Motion carried as follows: Yea: Layman, Wheeler, Davis, Waggoner, Richert, Jordan, and Anthony. Nay: None; Abstain: True; Absent: None.

APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Councilman Layman requested that a column be added with figures from the prior month along with a year-to-date column for comparison purposes.

3107. Davis moved and Waggoner seconded that the Council receive and file the monthly financial report. Motion carried as follows: Yea: Layman, Wheeler, Davis, Waggoner, Richert, Jordan, Anthony and True. Nay: None; Abstain: None; Absent: None.

STAFF REPORTS AND PRESENTATION IN FULL

City Administrator Joe Knapp stated that the quarterly investment report will be provided for the next meeting as well as a review of the 2008 street program. Knapp also indicated that a public hearing will be scheduled to discuss stormwater.

Public Works Director Richard Shockley said the City will be participating in Earth Day by placing an information booth at the Civic Center with information regarding what type of items are acceptable for disposal at the Public Works Building site. Shockley also indicated that household hazardous waste will be accepted that day as well. Shockley mentioned that he had attended an educational class in Columbia through MPUA regarding wholesale power and added the City will soon be getting an engineering report referencing where the City is headed regarding wholesale power. Shockley also informed the Council that he has a meeting with Southern Missouri Natural Gas next week and will be going over things such as right of way issues with them. Shockley’s last item of business addressed progress on Elm Street Phase 3 for which he reported fill behind the curbing between Lake Drive and Glenridge is underway.

Project Manager Scott Shumate reported that construction has started on the big slide at the Boswell Pool, and there are three easements pending for Elm Street Phase 3. He also added he would like to develop a process pertaining to acquisition of large pieces of property. Lastly, Shumate stated there is going to be an Airport Advisory Board meeting at City Hall on April 22nd at 10:00 a.m. This meeting is being held to discuss the wildlife fence.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

Mayor Craig extended an invitation to the Council, public, and City employees (whose schedules permit), to a transition briefing scheduled for April 25th.

Prior to the closing of the meeting, Councilman Waggoner introduced that a new Mayor Pro Tem be elected for one year and moved to appoint Councilman Davis to that position. Council Layman seconded the motion. Before a roll call vote was taken, Councilman True proposed that Councilman Davis be asked if he was interested in the position. Councilman Davis said he would do his best to fulfill the responsibility if he was elected. Motion carried as follows: Yea: Layman, Wheeler, Davis, Waggoner, Richert, Jordan, Anthony and True. Nay: None; Abstain: None; Absent: None.


Davis moved and Waggoner seconded that the meeting be adjourned.

Meeting adjourned.

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City Clerk