City of Metropolis Ordinance Committee met May 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
Roll Call:
Short Present
Barfield Present
Canada Present
McGuire Present
Moved by Alderman Buford McGuire and Seconded by Alderman Charles Barfield to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held 2-8-2017 as presented:
Motion Carried
Short Yea
Barfield Yea
Canada Yea
McGuire Yea
The Zoning Board of Appeals held a Public Hearing on April 11, 2017 to hear comments for a request to issue a Special Use Permit to Stanley Shinn of 1209 East 5th Street. He requested a manufactured home to be located where these types of homes are not permitted. We have areas throughout where overlays permit manufactured homes approved by the Zoning Board. The board voted unanimous to a NO vote and recommended the City Council not issue the Special Use Permit.
Moved by Alderman Buford McGuire and Second by Alderman Chuck Short to recommend to the full Council to take action Advisory Report for Special Use Permit and to affirm/reverse/modify, in whole or in part, the Zoning Board of Appeals’ recommendation as provided within the report;
Motion Carried:
Short Yea
Barfield Yea
Canada Yea
McGuire Yea
The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on April 11, 2017 to hear comments for a Zoning District Amendment. This change would rezone lots 31-35 at Kennedy Subdivision from R-1B Residential to C-2 Central Business. The board voted a unanimous YES and recommends the City Council approve the Zoning District Amendment.
Moved by Alderman Buford McGuire and Second by Alderman Charles Barfield to recommend to the full Council to take action Advisory Report for Zoning Boundary Amendment and to pass proposed amendment as recommended within the report or refer back to Planning Commission for further consideration;
Motion Carried:
Short Yea
Barfield Yea
Canada Yea
McGuire Yea
We as a governing body work together to make each job/task easier. We are struggling to keep up with reports, insurance, union issues and our day to day duties. A Human Resources position is needed to make the City run more efficient. We have asked Christina (Chris) Burnham to bring her experience, knowledge and professionalism to the City of Metropolis. Chris comes with more than 15 years of leadership in HR. She will implement new policies, improve and strengthen our work force and settle employee and labor issues to name a few. Chris came before the Committee giving a background of herself and stated she is excited to be able to give her expertise to the City of Metropolis.
Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and Second by Alderman Don Canada to recommend to the full Council to Adopt a motion recommending the create an Ordinance for the office of Human Resources Director;
Motion Carried:
Short Yea
Barfield Yea
Canada Yea
McGuire Yea
Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and Second by Alderman Buford McGuire to recommend to the full Council to give the Mayor authority to fill the position of Human Resources Director;
Motion Carried:
Short Yea
Barfield Yea
Canada Yea
McGuire Yea
Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and Seconded Don Canada to adjourn;
Motion Carried: Time: 2:10
Short Yea
Barfield Yea
Canada Yea
McGuire Yea
http://www.cityofmetropolis.com/minutes/ordinance.asp
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