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Regular Meeting BOARD OF ALDERMEN PARKVILLE, MISSOURI November 6, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor William M. Quitmeier called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room.
Ward 1 Alderman Jack Friedman - present Ward 1 Alderman Charlie Poole - present Ward 2 Alderman David McCoy - present Ward 2 Alderman Dave Rittman - ARRIVED AT 6:04 P.M. Ward 3 Alderman Marvin Ferguson - present Ward 3 Alderman Linda Arnold - ARRIVED AT 6:08 P.M. Ward 4 Alderman Frank McCoy - present Ward 4 Alderman Marc Sportsman - present
ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Patrick Hawver City Attorney Jack Campbell
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LEGAL MATTERS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF RSMo 610.021(1); ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. Discussion ensued. ALDERMAN POOLE MOVED TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. Discussion was held on the substance abuse policy provided in its most recent version that night. The work session was concluded at 7:09 p.m. Mayor Quitmeier said the matter discussed in executive session would be the considered in an ordinance later in the meeting. Going into open session of the regular agenda, all shown above were present, plus the following: Police Chief Bill Hudson Public Works Director Jeff Rupp Superintendent of Streets Alan Schank Tony Borchers for The National Tom Hutsler, Jay Harms, Mark Bolling, Dave Williams re: English Landing Center MEDIA PRESENT: Nancy Jack Martha Zirschky Ed Gault and Shan Johnson for Channel 2
At the last meeting a vote was taken on approval of a new substance policy; it tied 4-4. Mayor Quitmeier cannot break the tie on a resolution, only on an ordinance. Mrs. Arnold said she had solicited the opinions of a lot of people, including young people, and none had an objection to drug testing. For that reason, she would like to have the question put to a vote again. ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN MOVED TO ADOPT THE PERSONNEL POLICY AS AMENDED BY THE ADDITION OF THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY. Discussion ensued. It was the consensus that the police policy on drug abuse, to which reference is made in the substance abuse policy, would be the policy for all Police Department personnel. Mr. Sportsman said what they were voting on is a modification of the personnel policy which would include the newly incorporated substance abuse policy, attached to the personnel policy. This policy does refer to the police order, he said. ALDERMAN DAVID McCOY SECONDED. Further discussion ensued on pre-employment screening. The new policy would require pre-employment screening for all employees, whether or not they would be in safety-sensitive positions. Mr. Poole wanted to make sure supervisors would be trained to implement the new policy. Mr. Hawver said absolutely. Mr. Friedman asked the cost. Mr. Hawver said it would be nominal. Mayor Quitmeier wanted assurance that there would be no testing for medical conditions, and that medical records would not be involved. Mr. Hawver said that was correct; the testing would be for specific drugs only, named in the policy. AYE - ALDERMAN ARNOLD, DAVID McCOY, FRANK McCOY, RITTMAN AND SPORTSMAN; NO - ALDERMEN FERGUSON, FRIEDMAN, POOLE; MOTION CARRIED 5-3. Mrs. Arnold said things are going well. Jane Watson is the chairman, and she has a great committee. She thanked those who participated in the fund-raising events. She asked for any questions. Mayor Quitmeier said the president of Park University had asked to have a Christmas tree erected in the pocket park. Mr. Hawver said he discussed this with Christmas on the River officials. They are asking for a cut tree, not one to be planted in the pocket park; Karen Montgomery suggested they might be able to get a tree donated from a Christmas tree farm. Mr. Friedman asked how to put up a tree that represents all religions. Discussion ensued. It was decided a tree was not a religious symbol. Mr. Friedman asked if there as not a problem in calling the event Christmas on the River? Mr. David McCoy said we put up lights every year, but they don't have to be for Christmas. Mrs. Arnold said the Christmas on the River Committee will be responsible for the ornaments. ALDERMAN DAVID McCOY MOVED TO SPEND UP TO $300 FOR ACQUISITION OF A HOLIDAY TREE; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 16, 2001, MEETING AS PUBLISHED; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED. Mayor Quitmeier asked that on Page 184 the word "sadistic" be corrected to "sophistic." Mr. Poole asked that the sentence "Mr. Poole suggested the words 'and conservation easement' be stricken from the ordinance" be removed, as he did not recall saying that. The mayor asked that at the end of the first paragraph on Page 185 the words "of non-safety sensitive employees" be added to the last sentence. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 16, 2001, AS AMENDED; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. ANNEXATION. The mayor said the commercial annexation went through October 31st, with the condition that we fulfill the promises made in the agreement with CKC Holdings (Parkville Self-Storage). The court hearing on the residential annexation will take place November 13th and 14th. HIGHWAY 45. Mayor Quitmeier said the meeting the previous night went well. The next one will be held December 3rd at 4 p.m. at The National. AGREEMENT WITH PARK UNIVERSITY FOR BROADCASTING COOPERATIVE. Mayor Quitmeier said there was a signed agreement ready for the City to pass. The City and the University will each pay $3,000 per semester for a student to help program Channel 2. Maybe they will tape festivals, etc. CHRISTMAS ON THE RIVER. The mayor asked if there were any other aspects of Christmas on the River to be discussed. Mrs. Arnold said they do need a banner and construction of the stage. Mr. Hawver said the City would, as usual, provide "normal city services," i.e., portable toilets, barricades, etc. ALDERMAN ARNOLD MOVED TO PERMIT THE STAGE IN THE PARKING LOT, THE SAME SERVICES AS USUAL, INCLUDING TRASH CONTAINERS, PORTABLE TOILETS, AND HANGING A BANNER NOVEMBER 20th THROUGH THE WEEKEND OF CHRISTMAS ON THE RIVER; ALDERMAN DAVID McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. PLATTE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL LUNCHEON. The mayor said this event will take place December 14th. There was a consensus among officials to choose Gary and Christina Worden for Piropos as the employment business of the year. Aldermen Arnold, David McCoy, Poole, and Rittman indicated they could be present, in addition to Mayor Quitmeier. Others who would like to attend should call Barbara Lance. Mr. Hawver said the Planning Commission held a public hearing October 30th. Among the items approved was the lot split (going from three to four lots) resulting in a new plat for English Landing Center. The developers were present to request approval of a plan for a Japanese restaurant there. Mr. Hutsler said Dave and Yaskin Wang, residents of The Bluffs, approached them about the restaurant. Mayor Quitmeier said the building plan didn't go to the Planning Commission. Mr. Hawver said the Planning Commission conveyed approval after the meeting. They did see the preliminary plans at the hearing before that. Mayor Quitmeier said he thought the plan should go to the Planning Commission; it is important to have the Planning Commission in on design things. The commission is, however, merely a recommending body. Mr. Rittman asked if the building complies with the historical district (Old Town District zoning)? Mr. Hawver said it was staff opinion that it does. It is also in compliance with flood plain issues. The garage doors would open up in case of flood and water would pass through them freely. The mayor asked if anyone objected to considering this issue now. Mr. Hutsler said the building would have a red-toned brick facade on all four sides. The only Japanese look would be a high-pitched roof. Mark Bolling and Jay Harms are his partners. Landscaping will be very tight because of the parking issue. To get 31 parking spaces they had to limit the amount of landscaping. They will have islands with pear trees. Mr. Hawver said he thought the overall development would comply. He will work further with them on landscaping. BILLS AND ORDINANCES - English Landing Center ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1999, AMENDING ORDINANCE 1972 TO AMEND THE FIRST PLAT OF ENGLISH LANDING CENTER, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED. Mrs. Arnold asked the time line on this building. Mr. Hutsler said they would like to begin this third building this week. ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 1999 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 1999 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1984; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. Above bill was posted 11/2/01. Mayor Quitmeier said the plan needed to be approved by resolution. ALDERMAN FRANK McCOY MOVED TO APPROVE THE PLAN FOR THE BUILDING FOR THE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE; ALDERMAN DAVID McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE' MOTION CARRIED 8-0. The mayor said a document was handed to them indicating that staff felt the building was in compliance. BILLS AND ORDINANCES - The National Mr. Hawver said there were three proposed amendments to The National plats. Mr. Sportsman asked how they would get cars back to the cabins. Mr. Borchers said they are working with the fire district to get roads back in there. It will go near where the corporate lodge is located. Some corporate cabins would not have cars going to them, but golf carts only. Emergency vehicle access would be from the back side, also the cart path would be built wide enough (18') to get a fire truck in there. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2000, APPROVING CHANGES TO THE NATIONAL'S FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PLATS; BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2000 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2000 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1985; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. Above bill was posted 11/2/01. PARK IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. Hawver said the Street and Park departments, working together, had completed two projects - improvements at Watkins Park and improvements to the area around Farmers Market. He commended both for their efforts, and also the Park Committee. He offered special thanks to KCP&L, which installed a street light and equipment at a value of $10,000 to $14,000. There is a basketball court there too. Mr. Poole said the Park Committee had good comments from people living in that area. WEST STREET BRIDGE: Mr. Hawver reported the City has finally come an agreement on the right of way for the West Street Bridge. They will proceed with caution, as they don't want to tear out the old bridge and then be stopped by winter weather before the new bridge is installed. Chief Hudson said he is asking for four cars to be leased. The reason for their need is the expected annexation of new property west of the present city limits. The price per vehicle is $21,263, for a total of $85,052. The first year's cost would be offset by about $15,000, the estimated return on the sale of the cars we have. If we turn these in three years our return will be better than on the three we've got now. We are running about 25,000 miles a year per car now. He was asking to make the order now, because production of Ford Crown Victorias with the police package stops about mid-November. This expansion of our police service was included in the Plan of Intent for annexation. Discussion ensued on the choice of Crown Victorias. Chief Hudson said they want a car with the police package, which handles electrical needs - lights, sirens, radio, and computers. It is a different model than the civilian model. Only two manufacturers make the police package. The other is the Chevrolet Impala; it is not quite the same car as the Crown Vic, even though it is about the same price. Dodge is getting back into the police market next year. Ford will still be in the police market next year, but they stop producing cars with the police package in November every year. ALDERMAN POOLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE ORDER TO LEASE FOUR POLICE CARS; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED. Discussion ensued on laptops. Chief Hudson said he is trying to keep the budget down; the department is fortunate to have Sergeant John Moyer to refurbish used equipment, which he does with both laptops and video cameras. The chief displayed the automatic external defibrillators aldermen authorized. We have two, so we will have two deployed every time we have two officers out. We will probably have two districts, one car north and car south. He is working out the details with out medical director. No annex is contemplated at this time. Chief Hudson said he asked the city clerk to prepare an ordinance lowering the allowable blood alcohol content to .08%, to conform with new state law. It was before them tonight
On November 29th Sergeant Moyer will receive a commendation at a luncheon for all the things he's done for the Police Department. We're really cutting edge, the chief said - even the big ones are not any further technologically than we are. A lot of that is attributable to Sergeant Moyer. AYE - ALDERMEN ARNOLD, FERGUSON, FRIEDMAN, DAVID McCOY, FRANK McCOY, POOLE AND SPORTSMAN; ALDERMAN RITTMAN ABSTAINED BECAUSE OF HIS ASSOCIATION WITH THOROUGHBRED FORD, THE DEALERSHIP FROM WHICH THE CARS WILL BE LEASED; MOTION CARRIED 7-0 WITH ONE ABSTENTION. The chief said once again Thoroughbred came in with the best bid. CHANNEL 2 AND WEBSITE: Mr. Rittman said the Website Committee met twice since the last meeting. Their meetings led to the arrangement that was before them tonight. The committee is getting to the next level of website development. COMMUNITY CENTER: Mr. Sportsman said the committee will meet November 14th at 7:30 a.m. in the Board Room at City Hall. NATURE SANCTUARY: Mr. David McCoy said the annual Halloween event went really well, and netted $1,030. PARKS: Mr. Poole said in addition to those projects recently completed by the Parks and Streets Departments, there are 31 other projects the Park Committee is looking at. They will have a work session in November. The mayor said they need other volunteers for this committee and for the Tree Board. TREE BOARD: Mr. Frank McCoy said they would meet again the following Tuesday at 7 p.m. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2001, LOWERING THE ALLOWABLE BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT (BAC) TO 08%, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2001 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2001 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1986; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. The above bill was posted 11/2/01. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2002, ESTABLISHING PARK LAND DISTRICT ZONING, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2002 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 2002 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 1987; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. The above bill was posted 11/2/01. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 39, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH FOREST PARK DEVELOPMENT, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 39 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 39 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 39; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. The above bill was posted 11/2/01. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 40, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PARK UNIVERSITY FOR A BROADCASTING COOPERATIVE, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 40 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 40 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 40; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CAL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. The above bill was posted 11/6/01. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-681, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. Mrs. Arnold asked about the item described as Super Socks. Chief Hudson explained that it was a non-lethal weapon. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-681 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-681 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-681; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0. The above bill was posted 11/2/01. AUDIT: Mr. David McCoy asked about the status of the 2000 audit. Mr. Hawver said Bruce Culley submitted a draft the day before and said the real thing was just days away. He will schedule a meeting of the Audit Committee. In response to a question about a time limit, Mr. Hawver said the audit was originally scheduled to be done by the end of August. It will probably take less time for subsequent audits. VACATION OF THIRD STREET: Mr. Frank McCoy asked about this issue. Mayor Quitmeier said applicant Dorothy Young called him last night; she asked the item be taken off the agenda for tonight. Their attorney wants to familiarize himself with the matter. CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO BRING UP VEHICLE IN MISSOURI RIVER: Mr. Hawver said the vehicle which has been in the river at the foot of Main Street for years will be pulled up by the Corps of Engineers at 10 a.m. Friday. 2002 BUDGET WORK SESSION: Mr. Hawver asked to schedule a work session to work on the budget for next year. It was decided to do this Wednesday, November 28th, at 7 p.m. NEW EMPLOYEE SANDRA GOVER: Mr. Hawver introduced Sandy Gover, new administrative assistant/ assistant to city clerk, who started work last week. He said Danielle Devlin, community development director, would start work Friday. She will testify at the annexation hearing. ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO ADJOURN; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Submitted by City Clerk Barbara J. Lance 11/14/01 ______________________________ |