JOPLIN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AMENDED AGENDA
MONDAY, APRIL 18,, 2022
5th FLOOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS
602 S. MAIN ST. JOPLIN MO
6:00 P.M.
This meeting can be viewed live on KGCS-TV channel 21 and  regional cable television systems including Sparklight in Joplin; or livestream at http://www.joplinmo.org/182/Video-Multimedia  

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PLEASE NOTE: No outside electronic devices are allowed to be used on City equipment without prior City approval. If you have handouts, you must provide 12 copies of the material to the City Clerk.
1.

Call to Order

Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance of the United States of America
2.

Roll Call

3.

Presentations

2.

Arbor Day Proclamation

4.

Finalization of Consent Agenda

5.

Reports and Communications

1.

News from the Public Information Office

6.

Citizen Requests and Petitions

1.

Margey Upson Requested to Speak on Part 3

2.

Alan Griffin Requested to Speak on Thoughts and Advice for Council Members on Serving

3.

David Powell Requested to Speak Regarding Proposal to Exchange Real Property

4.

Brad Barton Requested to Speak Regarding Proposal to Exchange Real Property

7.

Public Hearings

8.

Consent Agenda

1.

Minutes of April 4, 2022 City Council Meeting

2.

Minutes of April 11, 2022 Special City Council Meeting

3.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022-120

AN ORDINANCE approving an Agreement with SFS Architecture in the not to exceed amount of One Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty and 00/100 dollars ($199,880.00) for professional consulting services for the development of a City of Joplin Facilities Masterplan and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin.

Documents:
  1. CB2022-120.pdf
4.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022-257

AN ORDINANCE approving the voluntary annexation by the Council of the City of Joplin, Missouri, of property located 1949 Snowberry Lane, Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.

Documents:
  1. CB2022-257.pdf
5.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022-258

AN ORDINANCE providing to vacate approximately 150 feet of S. Picher Ave. south of Junge Blvd., City of Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.

Documents:
  1. CB2022-258.pdf
6.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022-259

AN ORDINANCE  approving the voluntary annexation by the Council of the City of Joplin, Missouri, of property located 4005 W. 32nd Street, Joplin, Newton County, Missouri.

Documents:
  1. CB2022-259.pdf
7.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022-260

AN ORDINANCE approving the voluntary annexation by the Council of the City of Joplin, Missouri, of property located 3031 N Arizona Ave., Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.

Documents:
  1. CB2022-260.pdf
8.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022-261

AN ORDINANCE approving the voluntary annexation by the Council of the City of Joplin, Missouri, of property located in Summit Ridge Plat 1- All lots number One (1) thru Sixty (60) Joplin, Newton County, Missouri.

Documents:
  1. CB2022-261.pdf
9.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022-262

AN ORDINANCE  approving the voluntary annexation by the Council of the City of Joplin, Missouri, of property located 3110 S. Catnip Ln., Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.

Documents:
  1. CB2022-262.pdf
10.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022-264

AN ORDINANCE establishing grades and accepting the Final Plat of Drury 2nd Subdivision located at the Northeast Corner of S. Range Line Rd. and E. 36th St.  City of Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.

Documents:
  1. CB2022-264.pdf
11.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022-508

AN ORDINANCE repealing Section 106-62, Plan Review and Permit Fees, Article III, Improvement Permits, of Chapter 106, Streets, Sidewalk and Other Public Places, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Joplin and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 106-62, Plan Review and Permit Fees, Article III, Improvement Permits, of Chapter 106, Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Joplin to implement certain fee changes; and setting a date when this Ordinance shall become effective.

Documents:
  1. CB2022-508.pdf
12.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022-603

AN ORDINANCE approving an UPGRADE agreement by and between the City of Joplin and Central Square Technologies, LLC., to cover the annual software payment and related conversion fees for the Public Safety software and related systems as budgeted in the Annual Budget of the City of Joplin for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 as adopted by Council Bill 2021-523 on October 18, 2021.

Documents:
  1. CB2022-603.pdf
9.

Resolutions

1.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-004

A RESOLUTION of the City of Joplin, Missouri, stating the intent to pursue a Community Project Funding Request for various projects and committing to the completion of the projects as set forth in the grant requirements, if awarded. 

2.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-005

A RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of a One Year Action Plan with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as required for use of the City of Joplin’s Community Development Block Grant Program (Entitlement) and the Joplin Consortium HOME Investment Partnership Program for fiscal year 2022; and authorizing the City Manager to execute said Plan for and on behalf of the City of Joplin.


10.

Ordinances - Emergency

1.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022-353

AN ORDINANCE approving the contract by and between the City of Joplin and Gator Demolition for the demolition of the structure(s) and clearing of a lot located at 217 N. Gray Ave. in the City of Joplin, Missouri, for Four Thousand Eight Hundred dollars ($4,800.00); providing how the cost thereof shall be paid; how the assessment thereof shall be made; and containing an emergency clause.

2.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022-354

AN ORDINANCE approving the contract by and between the City of Joplin and Gator Demolition for the demolition of the structure(s) and clearing of a lot located at 302 N. Sergeant Ave. in the City of Joplin, Missouri, for Four Thousand dollars ($4,000.00); providing how the cost thereof shall be paid; how the assessment thereof shall be made; and containing an emergency clause.

3.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022-355

AN ORDINANCE approving the contract by and between the City of Joplin and Gator Demolition for the demolition of the structure(s) and clearing of a lot located at 709 W B St. in the City of Joplin, Missouri, for Four Thousand dollars ($4,000.00); providing how the cost thereof shall be paid; how the assessment thereof shall be made; and containing an emergency clause.

4.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022-356

AN ORDINANCE approving the contract by and between the City of Joplin and Gator Demolition for the demolition of the structure(s) and clearing of a lot located at 223 S. Galena Ave. in the City of Joplin, Missouri, for Five Thousand One Hundred Twenty-seven dollars ($5,127.00); providing how the cost thereof shall be paid; how the assessment thereof shall be made; and containing an emergency clause.

5.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022-400

AN ORDINANCE approving an Agreement between the City of Joplin, Missouri, and Joplin Economic Housing Development Initiative that pertains to 2019 and 2020 HOME funds in the total amount not to exceed $563,000.00; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute same on behalf of the City of Joplin; and containing an emergency clause.

6.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022-510

AN ORDINANCE  approving the Real Estate Contract by and between the City of Joplin, Missouri, a Municipal Corporation, and Habitat for Humanity, for the sale of one parcel located at North Cox and Broadway Street, totaling approximately 6,600 square feet of land; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin; and containing an emergency clause.

7.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022-511

AN ORDINANCE approving the Real Estate Contract by and between the City of Joplin, Missouri, a Municipal Corporation, and Watered Gardens, for the sale of one parcel located at the 500 Block of South Kentucky Avenue, totaling approximately 11,964 square feet of land; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin; and containing an emergency clause.

8.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2022-605

AN ORDINANCE approving the job description for Transit Driver III and the placement of the new position within the Salary Administration Plan for the City of Joplin; and containing an emergency clause.

11.

Ordinances - First Reading

12.

Ordinances - Second Reading and Third Reading

13.

Unfinished Business

14.

New Business

1.

Vote to go into closed session, which shall pertain to legal action, causes of action, or litigation including a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys pursuant to state law, as set forth in Section 610.021 (1) RSMo, as amended, 2020. This meeting, record, and vote to be closed. Council shall adjourn at the end of the session.


Joplin, built on generations of people with grit and determination, is a regional hub at the crossroads of America.  Our diverse people and employers thrive because of our healthy lifestyles, exceptional neighborhoods, lifelong learning opportunities and cultural & recreational amenities.                                                                                   

Ad Omnia Parata    

 Together we are ready for anything. 




                                                                      Notice posted at 12:00 PM on this 14th day of April 2022, (RSMo 610.020)

 

 

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