JOPLIN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
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  

Persons wishing to address the City Council regarding an item on the agenda should complete a Request to Address Council and give it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. When your name is called, approach the podium, and state your name clearly for the record. If your request pertains to a Public Hearing item, you do not need to submit a request. You will have five (5) minutes to speak.

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

1.

32nd Street Place Development Update

Documents:
  1. Theater Overview.pdf
2.

Beautification and Trees Update

Documents:
  1. Trees and Beautification Presentation.pdf
  2. Main Street Arborist Report.pdf
  3. 2023 City of Joplin Tree Planting Maintenance Policy.pdf
4.

Finalization of Consent Agenda

5.

Reports and Communications

1.

News from the Public Information Office

6.

Citizen Requests and Petitions

1.

Jennifer Shotwell requested to speak on Update from the Area Agency on Aging, Region X-Joplin Senior Center. Data, stats, services from FY2023: how we have made an impact on the older adult population this past year.

2.

Vicki Gray requested to speak on Municipal Code Clarity and notification procedures of Code Enforcement (Neighborhood Improvement )

3.

Maurice Filson requested to speak on motorcycles and unnecessary deaths

4.

Kathy Martin requested to speak on homeless issues

7.

Public Hearings

8.

Consent Agenda

1.

Minutes of the September 5, 2023, City Council meeting

Documents:
  1. Sept 5, 2023 minutes.pdf
2.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2023-139

AN ORDINANCE approving a work authorization with Allgeier, Martin, and Associates in the not to exceed amount of Four Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($495,000.00) for professional engineering services associated with the 20th & Malang Lift Station improvements project on behalf of the City of Joplin and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin.

Documents:
  1. CB2023-139.pdf
3.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2023-284

 AN ORDINANCE approving an Agreement between the City of Joplin, Missouri, and Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission which will provide FHWA Metropolitan Planning Assistance and FTA Section 5303 assistance, hereafter known as Consolidated Planning Funds, from November 1, 2023, through October 31, 2024, in accordance with the rules of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under 49 U.S.C. Section 5303 and 23 U.S. Code Sections 104(F) and 134 to conduct comprehensive and transportation planning programs, as the City of Joplin has been designated to conduct transportation planning programs for the Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute said Agreement for the City.

Documents:
  1. CB2023-284.pdf
9.

Resolutions

1.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-013

A RESOLUTION    approving a modification to the City of Joplin Purchasing Policy.  

Documents:
  1. Resolution 2023-013 Summary Approval of Purchasing Policy Modification.pdf
  2. Resolution 2023-013 Approving Purchasing Policy Modification.pdf
  3. Purchasing Policy September 2023 Exhibit A.pdf
10.

Ordinances - Emergency

1.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2023-366

AN ORDINANCE approving the contract by and between the City of Joplin and USA Demolition for the demolition of the structure(s) and clearing of a lot located at 2119 Manitou St. in the City of Joplin, Missouri, for Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety dollars ($6,490.00); providing how the cost thereof shall be paid; how the assessment thereof shall be made; and containing an emergency clause.

Documents:
  1. Summary (GREEN)cb 2023-366 manitou.pdf
  2. Bid Sheet 2119 E. Manitou St. .pdf
  3. Presentation1CB 2023-366 MANITOU.pdf
  4. CB 2023-366 MANITOU.pdf
2.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2023-452

AN ORDINANCE approving a Program Services Contract by and between the State of Missouri, Department of Health and Senior Services, and the City of Joplin, Missouri, for a term commencing October 1, 2023 and running through September 30, 2024, for the amount of up to Seven Hundred Three Thousand, Eight Hundred Ninety One Dollars and no Cents ($703,891.00), to enable the Health Department to provide nutritional assistance and education to residents of Jasper County, authorizing the City Manager to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin, Missouri: and containing an emergency clause.

Documents:
  1. CB2023-452-Summary Sheet.pdf
  2. CB2023-452-Council Bill.pdf
  3. CB2023-452-Supplemental Item Contract.pdf
11.

Ordinances - First Reading

12.

Ordinances - Second Reading and Third Reading

13.

Unfinished Business

14.

New Business

1.

Confirm Boards and Commissions Appointments

2.

Vote to go into closed session, which shall pertain to the hiring, firing, disciplining, or promotion of an employee or particular employees of a governmental body involving personal information as set forth in Section 610.021(3) RSMo, as amended, 2020, more specifically for the purpose of evaluating certain Council employees. This meeting, record, and vote to be closed to the extent provided by law. The City Council shall adjourn at the end of the session.

Notice posted at 12:00 p.m. on this 14th day of September 2023.  (RSMo 610.020)

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.