newsletter - City of Camdenton
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newsletter - City of Camdenton
CAMDENTON NEWS AND VIEWS __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue 01-16 City of Camdenton, Missouri February, 2016 MUNICIPAL CALENDAR From Mayor McNabb… February 2 2 2 4 9 16 18 18 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 AM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 AM 4:00 PM **Storm Siren Testing *Board of Adjustment Board of Aldermen Municipal Court *Planning & Zoning Board of Aldermen Municipal Court Airport Board Mtg 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 AM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 AM **Storm Siren Testing *Board of Adjustment Board of Alderman Municipal Court *Planning & Zoning Board of Aldermen Municipal Court 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 AM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 AM **Storm Siren Testing *Board of Adjustment Board of Aldermen Municipal Court *Planning & Zoning Board of Aldermen Municipal Court March 1 1 1 3 8 15 17 April 5 5 5 7 12 19 21 *Meeting dates are subject to change. **Unless severe weather is imminent Complete calendar is available online at: www.camdentoncity.com IN THIS ISSUE Message from Mayor Bulletin Board Election Information City Wide Garage Sale Chamber Events Dogwood Festival Police Updates Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 RECENT COUNCIL ACTION Our most recent council actions and the complete City code are available on the City's web page. The newest ordinances are available after the council meeting in which they are passed. Just go to www.camdentoncity.com, click on "City Government", click on "New Ordinances", then click on the ordinance in which you are interested. For the complete City code, click on "City Government" then click on "Municipal Ordinances". After a mild start, winter is upon us. Last week brought cold temperatures and ice and snow. I hope that is all of the really bad weather that we get, but I suspect there is more to come. Let me begin by reminding you that we face an important item on the April election. We are asking the voters to continue the sales tax on vehicles, boats, and trailers that are bought out of state and licensed here in Missouri. This is not a new tax. Voters must approve the continuation of this sales tax by November or we will lose this revenue. It is estimated at $66,000 annually. This tax keeps our local business on a level playing field with out of state competitors. Finally, let me remind you that a no vote will continue this tax and the vital services provided to our citizens; a yes vote discontinues the tax. See the ballot information on page 3. In January of 2015 we were talking about developing a comprehensive plan for our city. We are nearing completion of the plan. In the next two months you will have the opportunity to voice your opinions on the plan. On March 8, the Planning and Zoning Commission will have a public hearing on the plan and listen to your comments. After this hearing the plan can be adopted by P&Z, and then sent on to the Board of Alderman for their support. I would like to thank all of the people who have volunteered their time to develop this plan. Especially those members of the Steering Committee who have met almost every month for the past year. Their input has been essential. We are working on several projects at City Hall. We will be going out for bids for several projects. Those projects include the sidewalk projects, tennis court reconstruction, street overlays, and the sewer project on Lake Drive. In the next month we will resume meetings on the Airport Veterans Memorial fund raising and the construction of the memorial. Hopefully we can set a date for groundbreaking soon. As most of you know, we are in the middle of the Blue Light campaign, which is designed to recognize local law enforcement. I am proud of the efforts of the city police department, this is a great way to show our support. Special thanks to Mic and Judy Carlson for their efforts in organizing and raising funds for this project. I would also like to thank C.O.P.S. for their assistance. As always, it is my great honor to serve as Mayor of Camdenton. If there is anything we can do to make Camdenton a better place do not hesitate to contact us here at City Hall. Thank you, 1 Mayor John McNabb BULLETIN BOARD CALENDAR OF EVENTS Welcome New Businesses! February 15 ..................................... *President’s Day March 13 ......................................... Daylight Savings Time Begins March 27 ......................................... Easter Sunday April 5 ............................................. Election Day April 14-16 ..................................... Dogwood Festival April 16 ........................................... Young Eagles Flight/Airport May 30 ............................................ *Memorial Day June 3 & 4 ....................................... City Wide Garage Sale June 6-10......................................... City Wide Residential Clean Up ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ BFG Flooring LLC...........................79 Court Circle SW Great American Title of MO..............182 Ha Ha Tonka Cut-Thru Road Worn Music Recording............751 N Business Rt 5 Virtual Plumbing...............................1083 N Business Rt 5 Cyborg Jewelry..................................37 Camden Ct SW Hawg Stump Bait & Guide Svc..........212 W US Hwy 54 For all your shopping needs TRY CAMDENTON FIRST! *Indicates City Hall Closed MAYOR JOHN MCNABB Ward I Gerry Rector Dan Hagedorn Aldermen Ward II Sandy Gentry Steve Eden Ward III Gary Shepherd Sandy Osborn “The Drafting Table” Thoughts from the Building Department City Administrator – J. Jeff Hancock City Clerk – Renee Kingston Police Chief – Laura Wright Fire Chief – Drew Stark Public Works Director – Bill Jeffries Building Director – Dennis Croxton Parks Director/Assistant to the City Administrator – Larry Bennett City Attorney – Phil Morgan Municipal Judge – Gene Hilton Construction trends for the City of Camdenton have improved for 2015. The City of Camdenton issued a total of 116 permits for 2015 including new residential and commercial construction, decks, signs, remodels, additions, fences, storage buildings and swimming pools. In 2015, 3 permits were issued for single family dwellings and 2 permits were issued for separate 4-unit townhouses. Residential housing starts have not yet fully recovered since the major economic down turn. 437 W US Hwy 54 Camdenton, MO 65020 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Phone: 573/346-3600 FAX: 573/346-2926 For more community information visit our web site: www.camdentoncity.com City Hall: cityhall@camdentoncity.com Police Dept: policedept@camdentoncity.com Fire Dept: cfdmo@camdentoncity.com Commercial construction was steady and improving with a new MOCA Headstart building constructed on Rodeo Road, two new commercial structures erected at the old Camdenton Inn location on East Hwy 54, the Donut Palace on West Hwy 54, a 2,000 square foot addition on the Lake Regional Medical Clinic and a major addition for the Sakelaris Ford building. Overall, construction trends showed increased growth for 2015 with total valuation of construction cost at $5,444,380.00 as compared to $4,270,029.00 for 2014 giving the City a 27.5% increase. 2015 was very good year for construction in the City of Camdenton. The average valuation of construction over the previous 5 years was $3,150,540.00. Here’s to hoping that these construction trends continue for 2016. 2 CAMDENTON MUNICIPAL ELECTION Last Day to Register to Vote – March 9, 2016 Election Day – April 5, 2016 Ward I Candidates: Ward II Candidates: Gerry Rector* Brenda Weir Sandy Gentry* Ward III Candidates: Special Road District R: Gary Shepherd* Brian J. Willey *Denotes incumbent candidate ************************************************************************************************ To the Qualified Voters of Camdenton *Shall the City of Camdenton discontinue applying and collecting the local sales tax on the titling of motor vehicles, trailers, boats, and outboard motors that were purchased from a source other than a licensed Missouri dealer? Approval of this measure will result in a reduction of local revenue to provide for vital services for the City of Camdenton and it will place Missouri dealers of motor vehicles, outboard motors, boats, and trailers at a competitive disadvantage to non-Missouri dealers of motor vehicles, outboard motors, boats and trailers. Yes No *Section 144.767 RSMO requires the ballot language submission shall contain substantially the above language. If this ballot question receives a majority of the votes cast in favor of the proposal, the local sales tax will cease to apply to the titling of vehicles, trailers, boats and outboard motors that are purchased from out of state dealers. This will cause licensed Missouri dealers to compete at a disadvantage; favoring the out of state dealers. In order to allow licensed Missouri dealers to continue to compete equally a vote of no must be cast. City Wide Garage Sale and Residential Clean Up The City of Camdenton is planning for the 6TH Annual City Wide Garage Sale. The event is tentatively planned for Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, 2016 with the annual Residential Clean Up the following week on your regular trash pickup date. If any resident wishes to participate in this event they simply need to call City Hall at 346-3600 and request that their address is added to the map which will be made available to the public. The City will be waiving the garage sale permit requirement for those days only. This is a great way to pass on those “previously loved items” in addition to cleaning up the residential areas of our town. For this to be successful the City is counting on you, our citizens! Additional information will be made available in the next newsletter in May and on the City website: www.camdentoncity.com. Convenience Service Added for Citizens of Camdenton As a convenience for our citizens, customers of WCA trash haulers may drop of their payments at City Hall and they will be forwarded to WCA for credit to your account. If you have questions about this service you can contact Becky McClure with WCA at 417-426-5001 or Renée Kingston, City Clerk, at 573-346-3600. Police Holidays/Events: President’s Day – Offices Closed Occupant Protection Enforcement Day DWI Enforcement Youth Seat Belt Enforcement Occupant Protection Enforcement Day Click It or Ticket Enforcement Campaign Youth DWI Enforcement Campaign National Police Week National Peace Officers Memorial Day 3 February 15 February 19 March 17-20 March 17-April 5 April 14 May 1-31 May 5-16 May 15-21 May 15 Saturday, September 10, 2016 Camdenton Municipal Airport FREE Shuttle—FREE Admission Phone: 573-346-2227 Website: www.lakeairshow.com Spring Back to the Lake for EXPO 2016 March 19th and March 20th Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM ~ Sunday, 10 AM to 3 PM Country Club Hotel, Lake Ozark, Missouri For More Information: Phone: 573-346-2227 Website: www.camdentonchamber.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/LakeProductsandServices 4 66th annual Dogwood Festival April 14 - 16, 2016 Camdenton, Missouri at the Lake of the Ozarks The harbinger of spring in the Lake area featuring a Carnival, parade, food and craft booths, fine art show, Little Miss/Mr. Dogwood Contest, historic play, fish fry, pancake breakfast, Young Eagles aviation experience, Dog show, Miss Dogwood Pageant, and entertainment on stage are just some of the activities associated with Dogwood weekend. The 2016 theme is “Out of this World” For More Information: Phone 573-346-2227 Website: www.camdentonchamber.com As the temperature outside rises, expect to see more people outside enjoying the fresh spring air. Always stay alert and watch for pedestrians and bicyclists, especially when driving in residential areas. Do your part to keep yourself and others safe! To read more information on bicyclist (City Ordinance 830.040) and pedestrians (City Ordinance 880.030) please visit http://www.ecode360.com/CA3256. 5 Special Olympics Torch Run Shirts Have Arrived! Officers with the Camdenton Police Department are selling Law Enforcement Torch Run T-Shirts that support the Missouri Special Olympics. This is the 20th year that the Camdenton Police Department has participated in selling Torch Run t-shirts for the Missouri Special Olympics. “Each year our department sets a goal to raise at least $1,000.00. Any law enforcement agency that raises over $1,000.00 a year becomes a member of the Torch Run Club and the following year that agency’s name will appear on the back of the t-shirt as a member of the Torch Run Club,” stated Officer Joe Schierding. This year’s t-shirts are baby blue in color and are available in short sleeve. Shirts are $10 in sizes Small to 2XL and $15 in size 3XL. All donations and proceeds from this event go directly to the Missouri Special Olympics to offset expenses for the athletes who participate in the Special Olympics. If you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt or donating to this great cause, please contact Officer Schierding or Melissa at 573-346-3604. Take the L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Appreciation Day) held on January 9, 2016 Mayor John McNabb proclaimed, Saturday, January 9, 2016 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in the City of Camdenton and encouraged all citizens to take time out of their day to show law enforcement and their families how much their services are valued to the lake area. One way citizens were asked to show support was to replace their outside porch light with a blue light bulb and shine it for 30 days, also known as Project Blue Light. Donors (see list below) contributed money to help purchase blue light bulbs to be distributed FREE to our local community. Volunteers distributed the donated blue light bulbs at Walmart, high school basketball games and local businesses. Others can still show their support by flying a blue ribbon from their car antenna, wearing blue for a day, send a thank you card to a local department, or change their profile picture on social media for the month of January. Thank you to the following businesses for their support of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Advantage Printing & Signs, Arrowmart, Anytime Fitness, Butcher Shop, Big O Tires, Ellis Battery, Bowling Electric, Shelter Insurance, Camdenton Fire Arms, State Farm-Mac Decker, Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC, Laura Wright, Optimist Club of Camdenton, Lake Oil, Carlson Lucas Association, Peace Lutheran Group, Farmers Insurance Group, Holiday Motors, Smart Inspections, Pink Zebra Co, and Walmart. A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU to Mic and Judy Carlson for organizing and donating several hours of their time to the success of Project Blue Light and National Concern of Police Survivors (COPS) for the ongoing support of our nations law enforcement officers! For more information, you can visit www.nationalcops.org. HOUSE and BUSINESS NUMBERS Many homes and businesses within the City of Camdenton still do not have the correct E-911 Address posted. House and business numbers make it easier to locate a particular building in the event of an emergency. If emergency personnel can’t find the residence or business, they cannot find you to assist. City Ordinance 510.020, states all numbers should be displayed in a visible manner from the front of the street. Due to a few recent incidents where emergency personnel were unable to locate a home or business, Community Service Officer Ivey will be stepping up enforcement on displayed house and business numbers. If you are found to be in violation, you may be required to appear in court. To read about City Ordinance 510.020, please visit http://www.ecode360.com/CA3256. If you are unsure of your 911 address, you can call the Camden County E-911 Mapping & Addressing at 346-4440 extension 3194. 6