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Fulton council: bridge grant, airport infrastructure grant and two resolutions advance; fee ordinance fails
Summary
At its meeting, the Fulton City Council approved several infrastructure measures including a bridge replacement agreement and an airport infrastructure grant, passed two resolutions, placed a housekeeping ordinance for reading, and denied an environmental runoff ordinance; a proposed fee-book amendment failed.
The Fulton City Council handled a package of infrastructure and code items at the meeting. Key outcomes included unanimous approval of a bridge replacement ordinance, passage of an airport infrastructure grant agreement, approval of two grant-related resolutions, placement of a housekeeping ordinance for future reading, and the denial of a proposed environment code change. A second, separate ordinance to amend the city’s fee schedule (Bill 17-43) failed after the council split 4-3.
Major actions and results:
- Nichols Street Bridge (Bill 17-39): The council placed the ordinance for reading and then approved final passage to authorize the mayor to sign a Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MoDOT) Off-System Bridge Program agreement to fund replacement of Nichols Street Bridge (Bridge No. 1555004). Council discussion praised the project; final roll-call showed unanimous approval among present members.
- Airport infrastructure grant (Bill 17-40): The council approved an airport infrastructure grant agreement for project 24-040A1 with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for airfield maintenance and drainage improvements at Elton Hensley Memorial Airport. Council stated the grant requires a 10 percent city match; figures discussed in the meeting ranged around $33,000–$38,000 for the city match. The ordinance passed on final vote with seven council members voting in favor.
- MoDOT Highway Safety and Traffic Division grant (Resolution 35-71): The council authorized the mayor to apply for a MoDOT Highway Safety and Traffic Division grant; the resolution passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
- Power sales contract amendment (Resolution 35-72): Council approved an amendment to the 1976 power sales contract between the City of Fulton and the City of Sikeston and authorized the mayor to sign the necessary documents; a motion to pass the resolution carried by voice vote.
- City code housekeeping (Bill 17-42): Council placed Bill 17-42, updating residency requirements and property-transfer procedures in chapter 2, article 4, division 1 of the Fulton City Code, for reading at the next regular council meeting.
- Proposed environment code additions (Bill 17-41): Council moved to deny Bill 17-41, which would have appended chapter 46 (environment) with article 4 (construction site runoff) and article 5 (illicit discharge detection and elimination). Council members noted the city needs MS4-required regulations but said a revised bill would be brought forward after further guidance and staff work; the motion to deny passed.
- Fee schedule / rate-book amendment (Bill 17-43): After extended debate and public comment (see separate report), the council failed to adopt Bill 17-43, which would have amended the city’s schedule of fees and charges including airport rates. The final vote on the bill was 4 in favor and 3 opposed; the bill did not pass.
The council also approved routine consent items and made scheduling announcements, including the next council meeting date.
