newsletter - City of Camdenton

CAMDENTON NEWS AND VIEWS
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Issue 01-16
City of Camdenton, Missouri
February, 2016
MUNICIPAL CALENDAR
From Mayor McNabb…
February
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16
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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
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15
17
April
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12
19
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*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
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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,
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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
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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: [email protected]
Police Dept: [email protected]
Fire Dept: [email protected]
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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