Billy Long: Turkey needs to start acting like a friend

(From Seventh District Congressman Billy Long)

On July 15, 2016, the Turkish military devised a plan to overthrow the Turkish government in order to protest what it thought was an abuse of power by President Erdogan. As it unfolded worldwide, in real time, in front of millions on television, it lasted but a few hours before the coup was defeated. 241 people died and more than 2,000 were injured. Shortly after the failed coup, President Erdogan began arresting countless individuals who either took part in the coup or were suspected of helping those who did, with one of those people being American pastor, Andrew Brunson.

In October of 2016, Pastor Brunson and his wife were arrested by Turkish officials. At the time, they were given no reason for their arrest. After 13 days, Pastor Brunson’s wife was released, but he was not. According to Turkish officials, Pastor Brunson stood accused of helping those who attempted to overthrow the government as well as of having ties to terrorist organizations. What evidence did the Turkish government have to prove these accusations? None.

While imprisoned, members of Pastor Brunson’s congregation attempted to bring him food and clothing, but were denied. An attorney came to visit Pastor Brunson, but was also denied. U.S. consulate officials requested to meet with Pastor Brunson, but were denied. These actions, some of which violate international treaties, are unacceptable and something the U.S. should not tolerate from a NATO ally.

President Trump, a strong advocate for religious freedom, has been working diligently to free Pastor Brunson. Earlier in August, he imposed financial sanctions on high-level government officials and raised tariffs on metal. This response came after months of Turkey’s continued refusal to release Pastor Brunson.

In July, bipartisan legislation was introduced in the Senate that would restrict international loans to financial institutions in Turkey until the Turkish government releases Pastor Brunson. If passed by both the House of Representatives and Senate, and signed into law by the president, this bill would have major economic impacts on Turkey, given Turkey’s reliance on international loans from both the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Finance Corporation.

It’s time Turkey acts like an ally and releases this good Christian man. His wife and children have gone almost two years without their husband and father.

Hartzler supports FCC broadband funding for rural Missouri

(From Fourth District Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler)

Today Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler praised the announcement by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that a majority of counties in Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District will see funding for broadband internet service coming to their communities. 

The FCC announced that 11 companies – that were winners in a competitive bidding process in the Connect America Fund Phase II Reverse Auction – will receive over $254 million to deploy high-speed internet service to communities across the state.

“This announcement helps ensure that a majority of counties within Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District will receive federal aid to help with the deployment of high-speech broadband internet service,” Hartzler said. “Rural Missouri towns need high-speed internet to attract even more high-paying jobs and to aid in their children’s education. With over half of rural Missourians lacking access to this vital resource, it’s time to level the playing field.”

Hartzler, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, has continuously advocated for deploying broadband internet service to rural communities. The House version of the 2018 Farm Bill includes a provision by Hartzler to set a minimum speed for internet deployed through the USDA Rural Utilities Services (RUS) broadband programs, to ensure the services being provided to rural communities can adequately meet their demands. The Farm Bill also includes a provision she authored to increase private investment in rural broadband by allowing loan guarantees to be issued through RUS programs.

So you want to be a North Middle School interim assistant principal

Following the hiring of North Middle School Assistant Principal Jason Riddle as McKinley Elementary School principal Tuesday night during a closed session of the Joplin R-8 Board of Education, the district placed the following advertisement for an interim middle school principal:

Position:                  Interim Middle School Assistant Principal

                                                               

Term:                     10 Months

Classification:           Certified/Exempt

Location:                 North Middle School

Qualifications:          Valid Missouri certification in School Administration, required; Master’s degree or higher in Educational Administration, required. Four years of successful teaching experience preferred.

Other Requirements: Demonstrate a high level of professional leadership to administer,

supervise and organize, to help increase academic

achievement.  Strong background in teaching for academic

achievement, experience in the development of curriculum, and

demonstrated leadership for instructional excellence. Understand and

support the District’s Strategic Plan.

Supervisory:            Yes

Reports to:              Principal

Purpose Statement:  The job of Middle School Assistant Principal is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing assigned programs and services at the high school; providing information and serving as a resource to others; supervising assigned staff and students; coordinating school activities; and addressing issues, situations and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students.

 General Expectations:

• Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.
• Supports the value of education.
• Complies with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicates effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Reacts to change productively.
• Keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes.
• Ensures that all activities conform to district, state, or federal guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Observes, mentors and evaluates assigned personnel for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, daily operational functions, etc. (e.g. appropriate building supervision, discipline, PLC’s, etc.) for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring that state mandates are achieved.
• Assists with the creation of the professional development plan for the building and monitor curriculum development for the purpose of enhancing excellence equality and equity for staff and students.
• Supervises students and intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Coordinates and oversee student organizations and activities for the purpose of enchaining excellence, equality and equity for staff and students.
• Manages a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedule, student handbook, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.
• Performs other related duties as needed and assigned (e.g. set up for activities such as sporting events, assemblies, plays, and musicals; assists in selection, assignment, induction and evaluation of all assigned personnel; bus duty; lunch duty; supervision of extracurricular activities and school events, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective function of the work unit event in the absence of the principal.
• Represents the school within the community for the purpose of maintain ongoing community support and educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
• Organizes and supervises summer school program within the building for the purpose of enhancing excellence and academic growth of students.
• Implements policies, procedures and/or processes (e.g. providing leadership to initiate, facilitate and sustain the process of the shifting focus from teaching to learning, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Supports principal for the purpose of providing assistance with administrative functions.

Skills/Abilities:

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Language:

• Present information to staff members
• Respond to common questions and complaints
• Interview students and staff
• Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures, government memos and statutes
• Write staff memos and ordinary business correspondence
• Keep information confidential when required by law, policy or a particular situation

Computation:

• Compute ratios, percentages and create and interpret graphs and figures

Reasoning:

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Technology:

• Basic computer word processing, spreadsheet and research skills
• Ability to access and create reports using the district’s student information software

Physical Demands

An individual who holds this position is frequently required to move in and around buildings and grounds to visit classrooms, attend meetings, sit for up to an hour at a time and supervise bus loading and unloading areas.

Hearing:

The employee must be able to hear a conversation in a noisy environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

                                                                                                                     

Attendance

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position. 

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

The work environment is consistent with a typical office environment; however the individual who holds this position will regularly be required to be outside in temperatures below freezing and above 100 degrees.

An individual who holds this position is frequently required to work irregular or extended hours.

Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Jason Riddle hired as McKinley Elementary principal

During a closed session Tuesday, the Joplin R-8 Board of Education hired North Middle School Assistant Principal Jason Riddle as McKinley Elementary principal.

The decision came two weeks after the board accepted the sudden resignation of Brian Olivera, who had been principal for the past two years. Former North Middle School Principal Barbara Cox filled the position on an interim basis.

The district posted the following information on its website:

Serving Joplin Schools for over twenty years, Mr. Jason Riddle has a long history of dedication and commitment to the district and community. With a sixteen-year tenure as the McKinley physical education teacher, Riddle is ready to return to serve as principal. He currently serves as the assistant principal of North Middle School since 2015.

Dr. Moss, superintendent, stated, “Mr. Riddle has loyally served the students of Joplin School District for many years, even teaching at McKinley Elementary to which he will now return as principal.

What came through loud and clear during his interview was Mr. Riddle's love and care for McKinley students and staff. He has articulated a positive vision for McKinley and is deeply committed to bringing that vision to fruition.

We know that student safety and learning will be well attended to under Mr. Riddle's leadership."

Riddle earned a bachelors degree in physical education from Missouri Southern State University and a masters degree in educational administration from William Woods University.

The district will begin taking applications to fill the North Middle School assistant position as Mr. Riddle begins his transition to McKinley.

The board also made the following personnel decisions during the closed session:

Classified employees hired- Ashley Barila, Adrianna Bland, Gordon Blodgett, Amber Bogardus, Samantha Bruner, Samantha Busse, Bailey Comer, Ashley Cooper, Joyce Crandall, Christopher Dart, Frank Davidson, Ashley Davis, Cynthia Devore, Theresa Ferguson, Marilyn Gardner, Crystal Hancock, Alice Haverly, Karen Holt, Antoine Jackson, Linette Johnson, Jamie Knutson, Kipp Koile, Aubree Larson, Sureree Logore, Amanda Marney, Sarah Mayfield, Shara Mitchell, Jacqueline Mohler, Nettie Poe, Kimberly Powell, Matthew Quick, Angela Rambo, Susan Ratliff, Sharon Sager, Kristen Scourten, Ashley Sharp, Janelle Skucius, Charles Stussy, Delores Tatum, John Teem, Ellen Thieme, Mary Thomason, Terry White, Dawn Woodworth, and Molly York

Substitutes hired: Sharon DeLeon, Chizuru Hootselle, Robert Jones, Mungyan Weeks, Addison Daniel, Greg Krowitz, Kate McDonald, and Ellen Letterman

Classified Separations: Thomas Blankenship, Angela Denefrio, Douglas Derrick, Susan Duvall, Connelaine Gustad, Michael Hamilton, Wayne Hinnencamp, Katherine Holmes, Amy Holstrom, Olivia Hood, Linda Kearnes, Debra Merman, Betty Moore, Jamie Rawlings, and Deborah Warren
Classified Employments: Ashley Barila, Adrianna Bland, Gordon Blodgett, Amber Bogardus, Samantha Bruner, Samantha Busse, Bailey Comer, Ashley Cooper, Joyce Crandall, Christopher Dart, Frank Davidson, Ashley Davis, Cynthia Devore, Theresa Ferguson, Marilyn Gardner, Crystal Hancock, Alice Haverly, Karen Holt, Antoine Jackson, Linette Johnson, Jamie Knutson, Kipp Koile, Aubree Larson, Sureree Logore, Amanda Marney, Sarah Mayfield, Shara Mitchell, Jacqueline Mohler, Nettie Poe, Kimberly Powell, Matthew Quick, Angela Rambo, Susan Ratliff, Sharon Sager, Kristen Scourten, Ashley Sharp, Janelle Skucius, Charles Stussy, Delores Tatum, John Teem, Ellen Thieme, Mary Thomason, Terry White, Dawn Woodworth, and Molly York

Contractual employees hired - English language interpreter/translator: Katherine Munoz, Viviana Junge, Luckner Jean, Leila Salmi, Julia Black, and Karina Sims; behavior specialist: Southwest Missouri Special Services Cooperative (Beacon Autism Center)

Governor appoints Gary Nodler to Coordinating Board for Higher Education

(From Gov. Mike Parson)

Today, Governor Parson announces eight appointments to various boards and commissions.

Kim Bailey, of Raymore, was appointed to the State Board of Education. 

Bailey is a licensed therapist and an adjunct professor.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Friends University.  She has served as president of the Raymore Peculiar School Board and the Raymore Home Educators Association.

Todd Boland, of Villa Ridge, was appointed as the Franklin County First District Commissioner.

Boland is a property manager for Eckelkamp Enterprises.  He served as a commissioner for the Franklin County Planning & Zoning Commission and as a councilman for the City of Washington City Council.  Boland has been involved with the Elks, Whole Kids Outreach, Harmony House, and the St. Francis Borgia Regional High School Athletic Association.

Don Claycomb, of Linn, was appointed to the State Board of Education.

Claycomb served as president of State Technical College of Missouri from 1993 to 2016.  He previously served as an adjunct professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia.  Claycomb holds a Ph.D. in education and a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture from the University of Missouri-Columbia, as well as a Master of Science degree in education from Northwest Missouri State University.

Gwendolyn Grant, of Kansas City, was appointed to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education.

Grant is the president and CEO of Urban League.  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Park University and an M.B.A. from Rockhurst University.  Grant is involved with the Urban Neighborhood Initiative Board of Directors, the Kansas City Public Schools Building Corporation Board, and the National Association for Multicultural Education.

John Modest Miles, of Kansas City, was reappointed to the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority.

Miles was first appointed to the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority in 2013.  He serves as the pastor of Morning Star Baptist Church.  Miles holds a bachelor’s degree from Arkansas Baptist College, a master’s degree from Ouachita Baptist University, and a Ph.D. from Central Mississippi College.  Miles is involved with the National Baptist Convention, the Mayor’s Violent Crime Commission, and the Kansas City Early Childhood Commission.

Gary Nodler, of Joplin, was appointed to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education.

Nodler served in the Missouri Senate from 2003 to 2011.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Missouri Southern State University.  Nodler served in the United States Army and in the Missouri National Guard.  He is a member of First United Methodist Church, the American Legion, and the National Rifle Association.

Allen Rowland, of Dexter, was appointed to the Clean Water Commission.

Rowland is a retired farmer.  He has served on the Stoddard County Extension Council and the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council.  Rowland is also involved with Missouri Farm Bureau, Stoddard County Farm Bureau, and Missouri Corn Growers Association.

Pat Thomas, of Jefferson City, was reappointed to the Clean Water Commission.

Thomas has served on the Clean Water Commission since 2017.  She is the Chief of Staff for State Senator Brian Munzlinger.  Thomas holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Missouri-Columbia.  She is the treasurer of the Missouri Republican Party State Committee, and she was a 10-year member of 4-H.

Governor to call special legislative session to discuss STEM education, expanding treatment courts

(From Gov. Mike Parson)

Governor Mike Parson announced today that the Missouri General Assembly will be called back in for a Special Session concurrent with Veto Session. The Special Session will take place the week of September 10-14 and will focus on the passage of computer science course access and awareness of career opportunities through STEM education as well as expanding treatment courts in the State of Missouri.

“When I addressed the General Assembly nearly three months ago, I pledged that I would change the tone and work with the legislature,” said Gov. Parson. “This call is a step in delivering that promise. These two issues were a part of the General Assembly’s historic session as they passed a number of their priorities. By working together to come up with a more narrowly defined focus, we will have better served the people of Missouri.”

The new STEM education requires Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to establish an online program to educate students about STEM careers and allows for multiple companies to apply to provide the program. By passing this during a special session, it will allow for DESE to start the process of implementing it for the 2019-2020 school year. Senator Doug Libla sponsored one version of the original bill.



“Computer science being offered in our K-12 schools is so important to the future of our Missouri students and to the many companies that desire and depend on these skills. Thousands of high-paying jobs are available right now all across Missouri,” said Sen. Libla, R-Poplar Bluff. “I would like to thank Gov. Parson and the Missouri Legislature for their past support of this life-changing legislation.”

The new treatment court legislation will focus solely on reforms to treatment courts throughout the state. Expansion of treatment courts will allow for more individuals to get treatment, rather than being incarcerated in our already overcrowded prison system. Representative Kevin Austin was the original sponsor of the treatment court bill.

“I applaud the Governor's action and comments. I appreciate his recognition that Missouri treatment courts have been a great success at changing lives for the better, lowering criminal recidivism rates, saving tax-payer dollars by reducing incarceration, all the while making our communities safer and aiding our citizens in their quest to be more productive and improve their quality of life. I am excited to work with my colleagues and the governor to pass this crucial expansion of our treatment courts into law,” said Rep. Austin, R-Springfield.

Both leadership from the House and Senate have endorsed the Governor’s decision for a special session. The timeliness of the call to have a special session concurrent with veto session will ensure that this special session is run efficiently, cutting down on any additional costs and saving taxpayer dollars.

“Since taking office in June, the governor has asked us for a fresh start and for us to begin working together for a better Missouri. We believe in his vision of moving Missouri forward by finding new solutions for workforce development and exploring innovation,” said President Pro Tem Ron Richard, R-Joplin. “We understand there are priorities the governor would like to accomplish before the end of the year. We respect those priorities, and as the Senate Leader, I will do what I can to push his agenda forward.”

“I appreciate the governor’s willingness to work closely with us to resolve these pressing issues that will have a positive impact on thousands of Missourians all across our state,” said House Speaker Todd Richardson, R-Poplar Bluff. “My colleagues and I are ready to have an efficient session that will improve our system of education to better prepare our young people for the jobs of the future, and give Missourians battling substance abuse access to treatment that will allow them to become healthy, productive citizens.”

In addition to legislators, Missouri leaders have spoken up in favor of the upcoming special session.

“Businesses across the state are struggling right now to find workers who have the skills they need. This problem severely impacts companies that are hiring for jobs that require computer science skills. I applaud Gov. Mike Parson and the Missouri General Assembly for focusing on STEM workforce readiness during the upcoming special session,” said Daniel P. Mehan, President and CEO, Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “Passing this legislation is an important first step toward improving computer science education in our state and giving students essential skills needed in today’s economy. This effort aligns with our Missouri 2030 plan and the business community anticipates important progress being made when lawmakers return to Jefferson City.”

"With tens of thousands of unfilled tech jobs in Missouri, it is more important than ever to make STEM career pathways visible to young people. As an organization that provides free, accessible tech training to Missourians, LaunchCode is proud to support legislation that will open doors to new generations of learners and better prepare them for accelerated, job-focused training programs like ours," said Jeff Mazur, Executive Director, LaunchCode. "We are grateful to Gov. Parson and legislative leaders for making STEM career awareness an urgent policy priority."

“Preparing tomorrow’s workforce for careers in STEM is an important priority for Cerner and we work to provide students with learning programs that offer the professional skills and technical knowledge to set them up for future success,” said Julie Wilson, Chief People Officer, Cerner. “We appreciate the continued focus by Gov. Parson on growing STEM education, which will further make Missouri a place to attract and recruit top talent for the jobs of today and the future.”

“Treatment courts are the most successful intervention in our nation’s history for holding accountable people living with substance use and mental health disorders, and leading them out of the justice system into lives of recovery and stability,” said Judge Alan Blankenship, 39th Circuit Court and President of Missouri Association of Treatment Court Professionals.

Though vetoed during the regular session due to problematic language that had been added, both received strong bipartisan support, and Gov. Parson reiterated that this special session is about agreement not division.

Mexican national sentenced to 15 years for role in Joplin meth trafficking

(From the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri)

A Mexican national was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in the Joplin, Mo., area.

Sergio Diaz-Ortiz, 33, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 15 years in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Diaz-Ortiz to forfeit to the government $10,331 that was seized by law enforcement officers.

On April 10, 2018, Diaz-Ortiz pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.

Law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at the hotel room where Diaz-Ortiz was staying in Joplin, on June 16, 2016. Officers seized three pounds of methamphetamine, three cell phones, an Apple laptop, a Samsung tablet, $10,331 and a Beretta 9mm pistol.



Diaz-Ortiz told investigators that this was his second trip to Joplin with five pounds of methamphetamine being delivered to him for further distribution. Diaz-Ortiz received the pre-packaged methamphetamine (packaged in one-pound increments) after he arrived at the hotel. He took the methamphetamine to his hotel room and received instructions by cell phone regarding the names and amounts of methamphetamine each person should receive that would arrive at his hotel room. Two pounds of methamphetamine had already been picked up, he said.

Diaz-Ortiz supplied methamphetamine to co-defendant Justin Lee Thurston, 34, of Joplin, who in turn sold methamphetamine to co-defendant Casey Joe Simpson, 37, of Carthage, Mo. Thurston and Simpson have each been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison without parole.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Abram McGull II. It was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Ozark Drug Enforcement Team, the Newton County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department, DEA Drug Task Force 3, Downstream Casino security and the Quapaw Police Department.

Autopsy: Murder victim shot four times, including once in chest, Joplin man held without bond

A Joplin man is being held without bond on charges of first degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the Wednesday morning shooting death of Diamond J. Bradley, 33, Joplin, at the Economy Inn and Suites, 1700 W. 30th Street.

Kosaksy Phillip, 24, who was already awaiting trial on felony drug and tampering charges, is being held, according to a Joplin Police Department news release.

An autopsy completed today in Kansas City shows Bradley was shot four times, including once in the chest, once in the hip and twice in the lower leg.

JPD officers were called to Economy Inn and Suites at 11:49 a.m. after a report of a shooting and found a wounded Bradley, who died later at Freeman West Hospital.

While a search was conducted, a lockdown was put into effect at Irving Elementary School and various nearby businesses.

The manhunt for Phillip ended with his arrest at 3:55 p.m. in the area of Economy Inn and Suites.

Agenda posted for Tuesday Joplin City Council meeting

JOPLIN CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
6:00 P.M., Council Chambers

1.

Call To Order

Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance of the United States of America

2.

Roll Call

3.

Presentations

4.

Finalization Of Consent Agenda

5.

Reports And Communications

6.

Citizen Requests And Petitions

1.

Margey Upson Would Like To Speak On Raises.

2.

Clifford Wert, 407 Pennsylvania Ave., Joplin, Would Like To Provide An Update On The Capital Campaign For The Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex

3.

Jeremie Humphrey, PO Box 1712, Joplin, Would Like To Speak On Fire Fighter Pay Scale.

7.

Public Hearings

1.

Public Hearing Procedures

Documents:

1. PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES.PDF

2.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2018-269

AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2004-256, passed by the Council of the City of Joplin, Missouri, November 15, 2004, by removing from District C-1 and including in District R-1 property as described below and located 7414 E. 32nd Street, City of Joplin, Newton County, Missouri.

Documents:

1. CB 2018-269 MINUTES.PDF
2. CB 2018-269 STAFF REPORT.PDF
3. CB 2018-269 SUMMARY.PDF
4. CB 2018-269.PDF

3.

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-013

A RESOLUTION granting a Special Use Permit (First Request) to Stephanie Theis for a parking lot located 733 S. Picher in the City of Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. 

Documents:

1. RS 2018-013 MINUTES.PDF
2. RS 2018-013 STAFF REPORT.PDF
3. RS 2018-013 SUMMARY.PDF
4. RS 2018-013.PDF

4.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2018-270

AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2004-256, passed by the Council of the City of
Joplin, Missouri, November 15, 2004, by removing from District M-1-PD and including in
District R-1 property as described below and located A tract of land on the west side of North
St. Louis Avenue, located approximately 656 feet north of the intersection of North St. Louis
Avenue and East Fountain Road, City of Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.

Documents:

1. CB 2018-270 MINUTES.PDF
2. CB 2018-270 STAFF REPORT.PDF
3. CB 2018-270 SUMMARY.PDF
4. CB 2018-270 ORDINANCE.PDF

5.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2018-265

AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2004-256, passed by the Council of the City of Joplin, Missouri, November 15, 2004, by removing from District R-1 and including in District C-3-PD property as described below and located adjacent and south of I-44 at Exit 1, City of Joplin, Newton County, Missouri. 

Documents:

1. CB 2018-265 MINUTES.PDF
2. CB 2018-265 STAFF REPORT.PDF
3. CB 2018-265.PDF
4. CB 2018-265 SUMMARY.PDF

8.

Consent Agenda

1.

Meeting Notes Of The August 20, 2018 Informal City Council Meeting

Documents:

1. AUG 20- INFORMAL NOTES.PDF

2.

Minutes Of The August 20, 2018 Joplin City Council Meeting

Documents:

1. CC MINS AUG 20, 2018.PDF

3.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2018-025

AN ORDINANCE re-adopting Chapter 2, Administration, of the Joplin City Code, Section 2-107, "Financial interest disclosure", requiring certain officials and employees of the City of Joplin to file Financial Interest Disclosure Statements as described herein.

Documents:

1. CB2018-025.PDF

4.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2018-611

AN ORDINANCE approving the applications of Ozark Christian College, for 2019 Conference Series promotions; MSSU Alumni Association for Alumni Tracking Software; Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity (with George Washington Carver National Monument), for Carver Legacy Event; Active Lifestyle Inc., for Joplin Memorial Run; Joplin Disc Golf Club for 14^th Annual Four State Open; Rufus Racing, for Summer Roundup Triathlon; Downtown Joplin Alliance for 2019 Events Marketing Campaign; ProMusica for 2019 Concert Series promotions; Joplin Art Fest Committee for the Joplin Arts Fest; Carl Junction Chamber of Commerce for the 19^thAnnual Carl Junction Bluegrass Festival; Emancipation Celebration Committee for Emancipation Park Day Celebration; Joplin History and Mineral Museum, for Museum Marketing Campaign; George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, for PhotoSpiva; Connect 2 Culture, for Fiddler’s on the Route; Wildcat Glades Friends Group, for Shoal Creek Water Festival; and TwelveOne Race Management, for the Mother Road Marathon, for utilization of FY2019 Festivals and Celebrations support pursuant to Ordinance No. 2000-148, as authorized by the voters on November 7, 2000; authorizing the City Manager to execute appropriate agreements with each such organization for the utilization of such funds.

Documents:

1. CB2018-611.PDF

9.

Resolutions

1.

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-014

A RESOLUTION authorizing the submittal of an application with the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office for the FY 2019 Historic Preservation Fund Grant for the East Town (Original Joplin) Historic Survey Phase II. 

Documents:

1. RS 2018-014 SUMMARY.PDF
2. RS 2018-014.PDF

2.

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-015

A RESOLUTION authorizing the submittal of an application with the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office for the FY 2019 Historic Preservation Fund Grant for the National Historic Register Nomination of Memorial Hall. 

Documents:

1. RS 2018-015 SUMMARY.PDF
2. RS 2018-015.PDF

10.

Ordinances - Emergency

1.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2018-140

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City to accept a grant from the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for Engineering Services for the update of the Pavement Management Plan at the Joplin Regional Airport and, amending the Annual Budget of the City of Joplin for the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 as adopted by Ordinance 2017-167 on October 16, 2017; and, containing an emergency clause.

Documents:

1. FAA PMP GRANT AGREEMENT.PDF
2. 3-29-0037-038-2018 GRANT DRAFT.PDF
3. CB 2018-140 FAA PMP GRANT AGREEMENT.PDF

2.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2018-141

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) for assistance in promotion of Air Service at the Joplin Regional Airport and, amending the Annual Budget of the City of Joplin for the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 as adopted by Ordinance 2017-167 on October 16, 2017; and, containing an emergency clause.

Documents:

1. MODOT AIR SERVICE GRANT AGREEMENT.PDF
2. AIRPORT AID AGREEMENT FOR AIR SERVICE CITY OF JOPLIN AIR 186-090A-2.PDF
3. CB 2018-141.PDF

3.

COUNCIL BILL 2018-142

AN ORDINANCE     approving the City of Joplin to enter into an agreement with Bennett Inc., in the amount of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Twelvedollars ($122,612.00) for construction of the Villa Heights Sanitary Sewer Reroute & Streambank Stabilization Project; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin; and containing an emergency clause.

Documents:

1. CB 2018-142 - VILLA HEIGHTS BENNETT.PDF
2. SUMMARY SHEET VILLA HEIGHTS-CB 2018-142.PDF
3. EXHIBIT - PHOTOS - FOR SUMMARY SHEET FOR CB 2018-142.PDF
4. BID TAB FORM-CB 2018-142.PDF
5. JOPLIN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FORM - LOCAL FUNDING -CB 2018-142.PDF

4.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2018 – 365

AN ORDINANCE approving the contract by and between the City of Joplin and Jordan Disposal for the demolition of the structure(s) and clearing of lot area located at 219 Washington. in the City of Joplin, Missouri, for Three Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Five and 00/100 Dollars ($ 3,175.00); providing how the cost thereof shall be paid; how the assessment thereof shall be made; and containing an emergency clause. 

Documents:

1. CB 2018-365.PDF
2. CB 2018-365-BID.PDF
3. CB 2018-365-PICTURES.PDF
4. CB 2018-365-SUMMARY.PDF

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COUNCIL BILL NO. 2018 – 366

AN ORDINANCE approving the contract by and between the City of Joplin and Nelson Demolition for the demolition of the structure(s) and clearing of lot area located at 2213 Adele. in the City of Joplin, Missouri, for Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($ 3,750.00); providing how the cost thereof shall be paid; how the assessment thereof shall be made; and containing an emergency clause.

Documents:

1. CB 2018-366 PICTURES.PDF
2. CB 2018-366.PDF
3. CB 2018-366-BID.PDF
4. CB 2018-366-SUMMARY.PDF

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COUNCIL BILL NO. 2018 – 367

AN ORDINANCE approving the contract by and between the City of Joplin and Jordan Disposal for the demolition of the structure(s) and clearing of lot area located at 1010 Monroe. in the City of Joplin, Missouri, for Three Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($ 3,500.00); providing how the cost thereof shall be paid; how the assessment thereof shall be made; and containing an emergency clause. 

Documents:

1. CB 2018-367 BIDS.PDF
2. CB 2018-367 PICTURES.PDF
3. CB 2018-367 SUMMARY.PDF
4. CB 2018-367.PDF

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Ordinances - First Reading

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Ordinances - Second Reading And Third Reading

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Unfinished Business

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New Business

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News From The Public Information Officer, Lynn Onstot

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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; And The Hiring, Firing, Disciplining, Or Promotion Of An Employee Or Particular Employees Of A Governmental Body Involving Personal Information More Specifically For The Purpose Of Evaluating Certain Council Employees; As Set Forth In Section 610.021(1) (3) RSMo, As Amended, 2017. 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.