INTRODUCTORY
The City Council of the City of Columbia, Missouri met for
a special session at 7:10 p.m., on Monday, April 9, 2001, in the Council Chamber
of the City of Columbia, Missouri. The roll was taken with the following results:
Council Members CRAYTON, JANKU, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, JOHN, COFFMAN, and HINDMAN
were present. The City Manager, City Counselor, City Clerk, and various Department
Heads were also present.
NEW BUSINESS
B139-01 Amending Ordinance No. 013351
in connection with certain outstanding bonds of the City.
Mr. Beck explained that the bill is being introduced this
evening so that it could be acted upon at the next regular Council meeting. He
noted that money could be saved by following the State's schedule.
(A) Presentation to Outgoing Council
Members Crockett and Campbell
Mayor Hindman commented that it has been a pleasure having
Mrs. Crockett on the Council and added that she had served the Third Ward beautifully.
On behalf of the City staff, Mr. Beck thanked Mrs. Crockett
for all of her hard work.
Joining Mayor Hindman and City Manager Beck at the podium,
Mrs. Crockett was presented with a Resolution of Appreciation; a plaque recognizing
her years of service from the Council, staff and citizens of Columbia; an engraved
silver tray acknowledging her service as Mayor pro-tem in 1998; and a certificate
for a heritage tree to be planted in her honor. Mr. Beck presented Mrs. Crockett
with a City pin and her nameplate.
Mayor Hindman commented that Mr. Campbell is completing
his fourth term serving as Fourth Ward Council member. He noted that Mr.
Campbell spent an incredible amount of hours and has made many tough decisions.
Mayor Hindman reported that Mr. Campbell had a great way of working out problems
with neighborhoods. He thanked Mr. Campbell for his efforts and told him
it has been a pleasurable experience working with him.
On behalf of the City staff, Mr. Beck congratulated Mr. Campbell
on four very successful terms. He noted that Mr. Campbell has served on a number
of City Commissions and Committees over the years as well.
Mr. Campbell accompanied Mr. Beck and Mayor Hindman to the
podium and was presented with a Resolution of Appreciation; a service recognition
plaque; an engraved silver tray for serving as Mayor pro-tem in 1990, 1997, 1998,
and 2000; and a heritage tree certificate. Mr. Beck presented him with a City
pin and his nameplate.
Mayor Hindman presented Mrs. Mary Campbell with a corsage
and thanked her for her help and effort over the past twelve years. Mr. Beck
thanked Mrs. Campbell for her contribution to the City.
(B) Comments of Mrs. Crockett, Outgoing
Third Ward Council Member
Mrs. Crockett commented that her six years on the Council
had been a great experience. She said a lot of decisions had been made, and many
of them not being easy. She thanked the City staff for their cooperation and
effort and said they were the best around. She thanked the Council for their
support and Ms. Crayton for the corsage she presented her earlier. Mrs. Crockett
stated that Columbia is a great place to live and encouraged people to get involved
in City government. She thanked the voters of the Third Ward for allowing her
to serve them.
(C) Comments of Mr. Campbell, Outgoing Fourth Ward
Council Member
Mr. Campbell commented that it had been an honor and a privilege
to serve as the Fourth Ward Council person. He said the people of the Fourth
Ward have always been willing to be involved and cooperate with the running of
City government. He complimented Mr. Beck and his years of service to the City
of Columbia. He recognized Mr. Patterson and Mr. Hood for their help and attendance
at neighborhood meetings. Mr. Campbell challenged the Council with a list of
topics to be covered over the next few years. He thanked the Council for their
hours of service and said Mayor Hindman is the hardest working Mayor he has seen
in forty plus years. Mr. Campbell thanked his wife, Mary, for her help and support
over the years.
(D) Oath of Office - Council Members
Hindman, Hutton and Loveless
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Council
Members Hindman, Hutton, and Loveless. The City Clerk presented Mayor Hindman
with his framed Commission of Office. Mayor Hindman presented Council members
Hutton and Loveless with their framed Commissions of Office. They all took their
places at the Council table.
(E) Comments by Mayor Hindman
Mayor Hindman said once a person experiences the satisfaction
that comes with public service, they realize there is nothing else like it. He
thanked everyone for their faith in him and for giving him the rare privilege
of serving as Mayor. Mayor Hindman introduced his wife, Axie, and said she is
a wonderful partner. Without her help, he could not begin to do the work he does.
He thanked her for her advice and support.
(F) Comments by Council Member Hutton
Mr. Hutton introduced his wife, Linda, and his neighbors,
Dorothy and Pete Peters. He thanked his wife and daughter for their support and
said without them he could not seek a return to the Council. He thanked other
supporters of his campaign as well as the contributors. Mr. Hutton thanked Mrs.
Crockett for her support in many ways and said he hoped he could follow in her
footsteps. He was appreciative of the voters confidence in him. Mr. Hutton said
he would work as hard as he could to represent the Third Ward and all of Columbia.
(G) Comments by Council Member Loveless
Mr. Loveless introduced his wife, Connie, who he said is his
inspiration and sounding board. He commented it is a pleasure to be back and
said he would model his service after Mr. Campbell's. He was hopeful to serve
the Fourth Ward and the citizens of Columbia as well as Mr. Campbell had. He
thanked everyone for their help and support.
(H) Comments by the City Manager
Mr. Beck congratulated Mayor Hindman and Council members Hutton
and Loveless and said he was looking forward to working with all of them again.
He noted that Columbia, as a full-service city, required a staff that had a great
amount of expertise. He recognized the staff present and said he was appreciative
of their hard work . Mr. Beck also introduced his spouse, Delilah and thanked
her for her help and support.
(I) Election of Mayor Pro-tem
Mayor Hindman made the motion that Council member Crayton
be elected Mayor Pro-tem. The motion was seconded by Mr. Janku and approved unanimously
by voice vote.
(J) Appointment of Council Committees
by Mayor
Mayor Hindman made appointments to the following committees:
CABLE
TELEVISION CONLEY
POOR FUND
Chris
Janku Almeta
Crayton
John
Coffman Bob
Hutton
John
John Jim
Loveless
Mayor Hindman invited everyone to a reception in the mezzanine.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny
St. Romaine
City
Clerk
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