Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI

April 3, 2001

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

Ward 1 Alderman Jack Friedman        - present

Ward 1 Alderman Charlie Poole         - present

Ward 2 Alderman David McCoy        - present

Ward 2 Alderman Dave Rittman         - present

Ward 3 Alderman Marvin Ferguson    - present

Ward 3 Alderman Linda Arnold         - present

Ward 4 Alderman Brian Atkinson       - present

Ward 4 Alderman Frank McCoy         - present

 

ALSO PRESENT:       Chief of Police Bill Hudson

Director of Public Works Jeff Rupp

Superintendent of Streets Alan Schank

Wastewater Superintendent Al Kennedy

Candidate Marc Sportsman

MEDIA PRESENT:    Nancy Jack

Ed Gault and Paul Giarratana for Channel 2

 

                                                           REVIEW OF MINUTES

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF MARCH 20, 2001, BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.       

 

                                                              AUDIENCE INPUT             

 

The mayor asked for any audience input.  There was none.

 

                                                             MAYOR=S REPORT

 

PLATTE COUNTY LAND USE STEERING COMMITTEE.  Mayor Quitmeier said the County is doing a lot to make sure the county land use plan is good.

 

ANNEXATION.  The mayor said a lot of people we anticipated fighting us on annexation are beginning to agree not to fight us.  There have been questions about zoning from some of them.  The County does not allow mini-warehouses without a conditional use permit.  We are not in a position to offer that except in the  industrial park. 

 

LEGISLATIVE ALERT FROM THE MISSOURI MUNICIPAL LEAGUE.  House Bill 472 aims to restrict cities= ability to regulate and impose fees on our rights of way.  The bill is now being debated.  He said he opposed the bill and asked for aldermen=s opinions.   Aldermen were unanimously opposed to the bill.  He asked the city clerk to relay that opinion to both Missouri House representatives.  She did so.  Rep.  Harding confirmed that she received the message and she would oppose the bill on the floor. 

 

NATIONAL CPR WEEK.  April 28th would kick off National CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Week.  Plaza Middle School will host classes from 8:30-2:30 - certification is offered.  

 

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER DAN MILLER.  Mayor Quitmeier reported that Mr. Miller is retiring from MoDOT.

 

SESQUICENTENNIAL GARDEN MEETING.  The mayor reported that Team 150 coordinator Barbara Lance would host a luncheon meeting of people involved in the Sesquicentennial Garden and the markers at the Train Depot on Wednesday, April 18th.  The object would be to discuss acquisition of a marker recognizing the occasion of the sinking of the Steamship Arabia, further details on the acquisition and installation of the Lewis & Clark markers, and the date and format of the dedication of the garden.                                    

 

MISSOURI GAS ENERGY.  Mayor Quitmeier said MGE will contribute to emergency assistance organizations to help pay gas bills of those who cannot pay them. 

 

SIDEWALKS ALONG HIGHWAY 45.  Mr. Rupp attended a County meeting that morning about sidewalks along Highway 45.  Grant funds are available.  Parkville resident and Platte County Park Board member Neil Davidson had alerted us to this.  If we put a sidewalk along only one side it would have to be wide enough for two-way traffic (10' wide at minimum) or put 5' sidewalks on both sides.  Mayor Quitmeier said we would look into that with the new district engineer.

 

AUDIT COMMITTEE.  This committee met the previous day.  The City has spent extraordinary amounts from the grinder pump fund.  Additional revenue from increased sewer fees is coming in, but expenses are increasing too.   The committee will discuss the matter further.  The title of the committee has been changed to the Finance and Audit Committee.  It includes Aldermen Ferguson and David McCoy and the mayor.  They will meet again in thirteen days. 

 

STREET SIGNS IN RISS LAKE.  The mayor said someone from Riss Lake told him the street signs are too low and could injure a child on a bike.  Mr. Atkinson said that actually happened when a young cyclist hit a sign; he cracked a couple of teeth.  Mayor Quitmeier said the signs need to be elevated.  He asked Mr. Rupp to look into that, and said we need to contact the Riss Lake Homeowners Association.  Mr. Atkinson said areas which need attention include Meadow Court South and Meadow Lake.

 

                                                        POLICE CHIEF=S REPORT

 

Chief Hudson said he was grateful to have extended warranties on the police cars.  They had to put a new engine in one of the cars and then had to change the air conditioner compressor as a result.  Instead of these repairs costing us $6,000, the cost to the City was $50. 

 

                                                         COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

ANIMAL SHELTER: No report.

 

CHANNEL 2.  Mr. Rittman said over the last week the video recorder used to tape these broadcasts went out.  They will most likely be looking at purchase of new equipment in the next couple of months; they will research it.  It is probably within budget.  Mayor Quitmeier said although the sales tax income had increased this year over last year, we also have a lot of expenses, and we need to be fiscally conservative.  Any non-budgeted expenditures should be pretty important.

 

COMMUNITY CENTER: Mr. Atkinson said he would meet with Platte County Park Board member Neil Davidson and Platte County Park Board Director Brian Nowotny. 

 

FARMERS MARKET.  Mr. Friedman said the market would open April 14th.  There should be bedding plants and bread.  The Campo Lindo people will be there.  The next meeting is April 9th at 7 p.m. at City Hall. 

 

FINANCIAL.  Mr. Ferguson reviewed the financial report for February.  They are still trying to work out some questions. 

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY FINANCIAL REPORT AS SUBMITTED; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED.

 

Mayor Quitmeier asked if they were using the different system.  Mr. Ferguson said items received for 2001 were approved by the auditor on an annual basis.  City Treasurer Steve Berg is trying to adjust those figures.  He still hasn=t got exactly what we=re showing on these.  It is hard to understand and distorts what we=re trying to accomplish. 

 

Mayor Quitmeier said the Audit Committee has invited bids on the audit.  They will discuss this further at the next meeting. 

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON  MOVED TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT WITH THE CORRECTIONS TO BE MADE; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

MAIN STREET PARKVILLE ASSOCIATION/PARKVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:

 

Ribbon-cutting parade:  Mrs. Arnold said the Chamber, Main Street and the City had a ribbon-cutting parade March 24th, with a drum corps and a majorette, to honor existing businesses which survived the flood of 1993 and welcome the new ones which opened since that time.  Three TV channels covered the event.  Fox 4 News covered it extensively, using archival footage from the flood.  The Kansas City Star did additional research after they got the press release and had a nice story in the Northland section, and the Platte Dispatch gave us front-page coverage.  Mayor Quitmeier, Chamber President Deborah Butcher, and Mrs. Arnold cut a lot of ribbons that morning.  Alderman Atkinson and his daughter marched in the parade.  Mrs. Arnold thanked everyone who helped, especially the J Percussionists and  the Police Department.

 

Christmas on the River: Initial talks have been held about this year=s event.  A number of people attended, and it looks like it will be a very good committee, including some people from The National.  Bill Grigsby is arranging a golf tournament to help with fund-raising. 

 

Park University professor Paul Gross.    Professor Gross heads the Marketing Department at the university and has offered help and advice to Main Street. 

 

NATURE SANCTUARY.  Mr. David McCoy said Diane Kixmiller and Jim Reed put on an exhibit at Graden School=s Science Fair.  A couple of park benches were installed March 24th, one to honor Dale Buhl, former resident of Parkville and at one time chairman of the Nature Sanctuary Committee. 

 

Mr. Friedman added that Jim Reed, Kelly Batcheller, Erwin Carney and he met at the old power substation to discuss plans for a nature meeting place back there.  It is already graded and had a structure there at one time.  The lot is 100' x 75'.  They are in the beginning stages of putting together a program to raise funds and come up with a design. 

 

PARKS COMMITTEE: Mr. Poole said this committee would meet the following week. 

 

PARKVILLE JUNIOR GOVERNMENT: Mr. Atkinson said the tentative schedule for Graden 4th-graders to come to City Hall is May 15th and 16th. 

 

PLANNING AND ZONING: No report.

 

RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE: Mr. Friedman said newspapers can be taken to Graden for recycling.  There is nothing definite yet on curbside recycling. 

 

TRAIN DEPOT: No report.

 

TRAIN HORN WARNING SYSTEM: No report.  Mayor Quitmeier said he contacted Mr. Anderson, who had contacted the State about funding for installation of a demonstration system.  He is supposed to call the mayor again. 

 

TREE BOARD, BEAUTIFICATION AND BUFFER ZONES.  Mr. Frank McCoy said the next meeting would be the following Tuesday at 7 p.m.

 

WEB SITE COMMITTEE.  Mayor Quitmeier said the next meeting will be April 24th.  They=re talking about

an overhead projector.  They also want to be very comfortable with our finances.  They are remodeling our web page.  The mayor wants to extend the opportunities for e-mail correspondence with our citizens.

 

                                                       BILLS AND ORDINANCES

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1957, EMPLOYING NATHAN NOLAND AS A LABORER, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1957 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1957 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1942; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill 1957 was posted 3-30-01.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1958, ACCEPTING STREETS IN THE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PLATS OF RIVER HILLS ESTATES, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1958 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1958 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1943; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill 1958 was posted 3-30-01.

 

Mayor Quitmeier talked about stormwater and streets.  He asked that we make sure we have a performance bond.  He also asked that the work be reviewed in a year to 18 months.  Mr. Rupp said Phase 1 is almost four years old.  That bond is expired.  The second bond is almost gone, as well.  We have had problems in all three phases.  The developer spent several thousands of dollars in corrections.  Mayor Quitmeier asked if there are any changes we could make in our ordinances.  Mr. Rupp said part of the problem in this situation is the fact that there are multiple contractors in there.  And also, he said, the problem of utilities crossing the roadway.  We have some different requirements now. 

 

The mayor suggested we require thicker asphalt where it is appropriate.   Mr. Ferguson said streets seem to be breaking up quicker than they used to.  In the Parkville Heights subdivision the street has lasted 32 years. 

 

                                                CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 22, A SERVICE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH K & M CONCRETE FOR DEMOLITION WORK AND SIDEWALKS AND CURBS AND GUTTERS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

Mr. Rupp said, in response to a question from Mr. Poole, that this work will be done  in conjunction with our overlay program.  It is for sidewalks that have been identified as deficient, mostly in the area where they will actually be doing overlay work.  Mayor Quitmeier said water leaves the street south of 13th Street and goes over the sidewalk into the storm sewer.  On the northern portion it goes into the yards.  Can we put a ridge there?  Mr. Rupp said they  do have some ideas.  Up in that area too many grades exist that make correction a major project. 

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 22 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 22 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 22; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill C/A 22 was posted 3/30/01.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 23, AUTHORIZING A LEASE WITH TUF FLIGHT INDUSTRIES FOR THE SWIMMING POOL, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED.

 

Mayor Quitmeier said if the TIF (Tax Increment Financing plan) goes through do we want to coordinate this with that?  Mrs. Arnold said it wouldn=t be a problem because of the timing.  Mr. Ferguson noted that Section 13 in the agreement requires that the landlord buy us out if we have to give up the pool before the end of the lease. 

 

ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT C/A 23 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT C/A 23 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 23; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill C/A 23 was posted 3/30/01.

 

                                                          ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-667, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-667 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-667 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-667; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill A-667 was posted 3/30/01.

 

                                                              OTHER BUSINESS

 

RESOLUTION FOR JUSTIN KUDER:  Mayor Quitmeier read a resolution congratulating this Park University intern on his achievement as best student intern at the university and best student intern in the State of Missouri, and also recognizing his status as a valued member of City Hall staff.

 

ALDERMAN DAVID McCOY MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE RESOLUTION; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

NEW FIRE STATION: Mr. David McCoy said he attended the dedication for the new fire station.  They had a really good turnout.  He said as the only elected official there he said a few words on behalf of the City.  Ms. Jack said the attendance at the open house was about 550; the event included a pancake breakfast. 

 

TENT SALE AT LA DE DA: Mrs. Lance said one of the La De Da owners asked to have a tent sale behind their shop, entering over the property at 1 Main, now a vacant lot.  All the property involved is owned by Danny Tinsley et al, and they have the landlords= permission to do this.  The sale would be April 28th. 

 

ALDERMAN ARNOLD MOVED TO APPROVE THE TENT SALE AT LA DE DA=S APRIL 28th; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

RIEGELMAN RUN: Mr. Frank McCoy said this event went very well, and the committee did a great job.  He thought the spectator crowd was down a little from last year.  Mr. Poole said Kenny Parrish always does such a good job with the run, and we sometimes neglect to say so.  Mayor Quitmeier added that if anyone wants to volunteer to assist with this event they can call City Hall. 

 

DR. DON BRECKON=S LETTER TO ALDERMEN: Mr. Frank McCoy said he was sorry that personality prevailed over good judgment in the instance of Dr. Breckon=s recent letter to aldermen.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO ADJOURN; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.

 

 

Submitted by   _______________________________

City Clerk Barbara J. Lance - 4/9/01