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April/May 2015
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Volume 56, Number 2
City’s Clean ‘N Green Week Draws Near
Keeping a yard, neighborhood, or even an entire city clean
can be challenging. But since former Mayor Robert Craghead
initiated a community cleanup day 14 years ago, residents
have hit Fulton streets and parks in droves as part of Clean
Sweep Saturday.
by and properly dispose of them at no cost. This service is
provide for free by Kingdom Projects.
Meanwhile, the annual Spring Cleanup will run from Monday,
April 13 through April 17. During this time, residents can set
items that normally require a special pickup, such as sofas,
This year’s city-wide cleanup is Saturday, April 11 and begins at the curb on their regular trash collection day. A special
at 9 a.m. Volunteers can pick up their bags, T-shirts and
pickup must be arranged for large appliances. Call 592-3176
cleanup locations before that time in Memorial Park. Following to schedule a time.
the cleanup, participants can enjoy drinks, hot dogs and
snacks underneath the Memorial Park shelter. Since the first Groups and individuals can still register to participate in Clean
Sweep Saturday, but the registration deadline has passed to
event in 2001, 17.82 tons of trash has been collected. That
receive complimentary T-shirts.
is equal to the weight of six large SUV’s.
On the same day, the Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Center and Electronic Waste Collection Site will open for the
season. Located at the Tennyson Road Fire Station, it’s
open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. the second and fourth Saturday
each month from April through October. Call 592-3150 to
make a reservation, which is required to drop off items. Also,
the yard waste drop-off site will open at the City Landfill from
8 a.m. until noon. Residents can dispose large amounts of
yard waste at no additional cost.
An additional feature at the Tennyson Road Fire Station on
April 11 is document shredding service. Anyone with
documents containing sensitive information can bring them
Two teenage volunteers pick up trash near Fulton Middle School
during last year’s Clean Sweep Saturday.
Animal Shelter Interior Nearly Complete
Two years ago, Mayor LeRoy Benton started a campaign to
build a new animal shelter in a unique way—by reaching out
to the citizens for financial assistance. Now that goal is
nearly fulfilled as the shelter gets closer to completion.
There is still no date set for the shelter’s opening as spring
weather could delay some of the exterior work. Most likely, it
will open in late May or early June. Stay tuned to the City’s
website at fultonmo.org for information on ribbon cutting
ceremonies and open house.
March had been a busy month for construction as doors
were painted, gates for the dog pens installed, additional
caging was fabricated in the quarantine room and the floors
have been cleaned and sealed. Installing cabinets and sinks
are essentially all that remains to complete interior work.
While the building’s inside is nearly finished, there is still
work on the exterior grounds that needs to be completed
before the shelter can officially open. This includes grading
and seeding of the play area, paving the accessible parking
spaces, adding gravel for the rest of the parking lot, and
installing the commemorative bricks in an outdoor plaza.
Within the past month, work crews dug trenches around the
building’s perimeter to install a storm drain and retention
pond and poured concrete for the sidewalk.
Gates for the dog pens have been installed in the dog rooms
of the new Fulton animal shelter.
Inside: Page 2 - Mayor’s Message, News Briefs Page 3 - Splashpad Set For First Season, Growing Season Means It’s
Also Mowing Season Page 4 - Sidewalk Program Helps Residents With Repairs, Keeping Track of Man’s Best Friend
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The site most attendees preferred was the site at the foot of
State Street. If the City decides to proceed with this project, the
Water Department site will be the preferred location. I do not
anticipate the City pursuing this project until for at least a year
or so.
Dear Citizens of Fulton,
I want to start by asking you to save the date of May 7, 2015,
for the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. The time will be 6:30 a.m.
and will be held at the Fulton Senior Center. Speaking will be
Westminster College’s president, Dr. Barney Forsythe. Please
plan on attending to show support for the Senior Center’s
operations, express our appreciation to Barney and Jane for
their outstanding support of our Callaway County community
and wish them well in their pending retirement.
I want to thank everyone who attended the City’s Open House
on March 10. I felt the 50 to 60 people who attended, provided
great feedback on the topics we presented. Hopefully
everyone had an opportunity to learn a little more about the
operations of the City. The topic of angle parking on Court
Street received the majority of the comments. Most of the
participants were against the angle parking. The biggest
reason for opposition was the narrowing of the driving lane.
This issue was being considered by the City as a low-cost
method of increasing the number of parking spaces on Court
Street versus construction of an expensive parking garage.
However, parking issues on Court Street have not been a big
topic of discussion lately, so I do not plan to recommend any
action to the City Council at this time.
Another topic that received a lot of discussion was the location
of a potential RV Park. The city is proposing two alternate
sites:
1.) At the foot of State Street where the current Water
Department is located.
Interest was also expressed in the demolition grant which is
being considered. Several potential locations were registered
and several folks had suggestions for the proposed sidewalk
program, as well as the Market Street Parking Lot
improvements. The Police had one of the new cruisers
available for viewing and the Electric Department had a display
that illustrated our electric distribution system with a listing of
our electricity sources. The Solid Waste Department and Fire
Department had information about hazardous waste collection
and the other services they offer. The Finance Department had
information on budget billing, while the Human Resources
Department provided information on job openings with the City.
The Parks and Recreation Department had information on the
community survey currently being conducted in conjunction
with the Park Board’s strategic planning. The survey is
available on the City’s website at fultonmo.org. Please take a
few minutes and voice your opinion by taking the survey. The
Park Board is very interested in your opinion.
Thank you again for supporting your city government by your
participation and input.
Proudly Serving You,
LeRoy D. Benton
Mayor
2.) West of the Tennyson Road Fire Station.
City News Briefs
- Central Missouri Community Action is offering free classes on
basic budgeting and weatherization. The classes will be taught
on Tuesday, April 21 at Callaway Electric from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Learn how to make and stick to a budget, know the difference
between needs versus wants and fixed verses discretionary
expenses. Also, find out how to conduct a home energy audit,
what to look for in energy efficient rentals and apply for CMCA
weatherization services. For more information, call 573-642-3316.
- The Historic Preservation Commission is looking to identify
historic properties in Fulton. If residents know of a house, building
or site that meets the qualifications, contact the City Clerk’s
office at 573-592-3111. Applications must be turned in by April 30.
- Free wireless Internet service is now available to those visiting
Memorial Park. With your wireless device, simply select “Socket”
from your wireless connection options. No password is needed
to access the Internet. The service is provided free of charge by
Socket, a mid-Missouri phone, Internet and television provider.
- The City of Fulton will be participating in the Show-Me Green
Sales Tax Holiday, which runs from April 19 through April 25.
During the seven day period, qualifying new Energy Star
certified appliances will be exempt from state and city sales tax.
City Council, Boards, and Commissions
Meeting Schedule
DATE
4/14
4/14
4/21
4/21
4/27
4/28
5/12
5/12
5/19
5/26
EVENT
C.C. Work Session
City Council Meeting
Traffic Commission
Historic Preservation
Utility Board
City Council Meeting
C.C. Work Session
City Council Meeting
Traffic Commission
City Council Meeting
TIME
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
10 a.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
10 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
LOCATION______________
Council Chambers
Council Chambers
Engineering Conference Rm.
Executive Conference Rm.
Executive Conference Rm.
Council Chambers
Council Chambers
Council Chambers
Engineering Conference Rm.
Council Chambers
Updated meeting schedules can be found at
www.fultonmo.org/calendar
City Offices Holiday Schedule
(City offices are closed and no solid waste collection)
City Hall
Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)
Municipal Court
Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)
Solid Waste
Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)
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- pick-up will take place on Tuesday, May 26
Event Calendar
Event
Register By
Start/Event Date
Youth Basketball Camp
April 3
April 21
AARP Driver Safety Course
April 16
April 23
Youth Baseball and Softball
April 22
May 26
N/A
May 1
Adult Softball League
May 5
May 18
Fulton Fins Swim Team
May 13
May 26
St. Louis Cardinals Trip
May 18
June 2
City Swimming Pool Opens
N/A
May 23
Freedom Scramble Golf Tournament
N/A
May 29
May 22
June 1
Fulton Water Works Open Splash
Junior Lifeguard Program
If you have additional questions about Fulton Parks and Recreation activities, call 592-3190.
Splashpad Set For Full Season
Residents received a sneak preview last year during late summer. Now,
everyone will have a chance to enjoy the Fulton Waterworks splashpad for the
entire summer.
Located in Memorial Park, the splashpad will begin operation on Friday, May 1.
It will be open daily from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Infants using the splashpad are
required to wear swimming
diapers while playing in the
area.
Included in the Waterworks are
26 inground features and 11
aboveground features such as
water cannons and dumping
buckets.
Many could not wait to test out the splashpad
during the grand opening last September.
The Waterworks will remain
open until October 1 and also
be the new home for the annual
Big Bubble Blowout in August.
Growing Season Means It’s
Also Mowing Season
Spring has sprung and that means many residents have already started mowing
their yards or will be shortly. With grass beginning to grow, it is important to
remind residents that there are ordinances regarding weed, grass, trash and
debris abatement.
The City requires that all lots, except those zoned agricultural, be free of
weeds or plant growth taller than eight inches. Also, yards must be kept in a
clean, safe and sanitary condition. This allows property values to remain
strong and makes Fulton a desirable place to live.
If a yard is found to be in violation of the ordinance, a letter will be mailed to
the property owner’s address. The owner then has seven working days to
resolve the nuisance. If the nuisance still remains after the deadline, a citation
will be issued listing the violation as well as the place, time and date of the
court appearance. The first offense could mean a fine between $250 and $500.
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City of Fulton Newsletter
Sidewalk Program Helps Keeping Track of
Residents With Repairs Man’s Best Friend
Sidewalks look nice when they are brand new, but mother nature
can take its toll on the concrete. Shifting soil and tree roots can
cause sidewalks to crack, rise or drop, which creates a safety
hazard. To encourage residents to repair damaged sidewalks,
the City has a program that helps pay for some of the costs.
The City’s Material/Labor Program assists with material costs
such as concrete, base rock and expansion joints, while the
property owner will select a contractor and pay labor and
material costs. After the City has approved the work and the
property owner provides a paid receipt for materials, a check will
then be sent to the property owner. Limited funds are available
for this project each year, so don’t delay.
Forms have been placed where new concrete will be poured for
a sidewalk on 5th Street near North Ravine Street.
Fulton City Council
As the temperatures become warmer, more residents will begin
walking their dogs throughout neighborhoods and City streets.
However, pet owners need to remember the responsibilities
they have when walking with their canines.
All animal owners are required to have their pets under restraint,
such as on a leash, when on a public street. They must also
pick up any animal waste produced while on public walks,
recreation areas and private property. So remember to carry a
bag and scooper when you and your dog are walking.
Details of the animal control ordinances can be found online at
fultonmo.org/ordinances. Search for Sec. 14-18 and 14-66.
Visitors to Garrett Animal Shelter take a dog for a walk using a
leash, which is mandated by City ordinance.
18 East 4th Street, Fulton, MO 65251 Phone: (573) 592-3111
LeRoy D. Benton, Mayor
Mike West, Ward 1
Wayne Chailland, Ward 1
Mary Rehklau, Ward 2
Lowe Cannell, Ward 2
Lindsey Pace-Snook, Ward 3
Richard Vaughn, Ward 3
Steve Moore, Ward 4
Rick Shiverdecker, Ward 4
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