Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI

February 19, 2002

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor William M. Quitmeier called the meeting to order in the Board Room at 7:07 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Ward 1 Alderman Jack Friedman - present

Ward 1 Alderman Charlie Poole - ABSENT WITH PRIOR NOTICE

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 Frank McCoy - present

Ward 4 Alderman Marc Sportsman - present

ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Pat Hawver

Police Chief Bill Hudson

Director of Public Works Jeff Rupp

Superintendent of Streets Alan Schank

Terry Hanlin for Everyday Convenience Store

Richard & Sheila Weaver for Northland Health Care Access

MEDIA PRESENT: Nancy Jack

Nora Coronado for KC Star

Ed Gault and Shan Johnson for Channel 2

LIQUOR LICENSE FOR EVERYDAY CONVENIENCE STORE

Ms. Hanlin was present as the manager of this store in the newly annexed area of Crestridge Center. City Clerk Barbara Lance explained that, if the Board agreed, she would not bring other liquor license holders from that area before the Board for approval because they have already been approved by the County and State. Ms. Hanlin, however, is coming in as the new manager of Everyday Convenience Store, so the existing license there has to be resubmitted in her name. Board members assented to this procedure.

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF A PACKAGE LIQUOR LICENSE AND A SUNDAY SALES LIQUOR LICENSE TO EVERYDAY CONVENIENCE STORE; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

NORTHLAND HEALTH CARE ACCESS (NHCA)

Mr. Weaver was present because this issue, brought before the Board previously, was up for consideration with an ordinance covering an agreement for an unspecified amount (to be decided by the Board) to be paid to Northland by the City of Parkville in return for health care services to those Parkville residents without health insurance.

Mr. Hawver had researched the issue, contacting the Missouri Municipal League and City Attorney Jack Campbell, and reported that it is legal for the City to pay for services.

Mayor Quitmeier said he was concerned that contracting with this facility would bring other entities asking for money from the City, Children’s Mercy Hospital, etc.

Mr. Weaver said NHCA provides services to the indigent population. It relies on a combination of assistance from governments and private corporations. He sent the statistics over, showing how many patients they served who gave a Parkville address. Last year they served 2,800 people from Platte County, mostly from the Parkville and Riverside areas.

Mr. Friedman said it is a very worthwhile service; they are not asking us to fund the whole thing. Children’s Mercy has major endowments and corporations that help fund it. Mr. Friedman works with Platte County Senior Services and he has seen the needs of a lot of our seniors. His own insurance costs are over $500 a month.

Mr. Hawver said it was legal to have a contract. He has the statistics – 165 people who used NHCA services last year listed their mailing address as Parkville. He asked for further information (to see whether those people actually live in Parkville or in the unincorporated area of Platte County) and they could not give it to him because to do so would violate the privacy of their patients. About the only way we could tell if they are Parkville residents is to look at their individual addresses.

Mayor Quitmeier asked Mr. Hawver for Jack Campbell’s opinion; Mr. Hawver said Mr. Campbell said it is legal to spend taxpayer funds to contract for social services.

The mayor asked Mr. Weaver if it would be better for them to send solicitations out to the community. Mr. Weaver said they do that as well. It takes about $1,100,000 annually to run the clinic. An important aspect of their fund-raising is to diversify it as much as possible.

Mr. Sportsman asked Mr. Weaver if they could somehow make sure Parkville funds would be spent on citizens of Parkville. Mr. Sportsman said he has strong feelings for the Parkville Food Pantry , Meals on Wheels, and other good agencies which might come to us to help fund vital services such as NHCA provides.

The mayor asked about using a voucher system; Mr. Weaver said he could look into that. The mayor said maybe the City could reimburse NHCA on a per voucher basis. Mr. Friedman said the trouble with that is it’s infinite; giving them $5,000 would limit the City’s contribution to that amount; payment for vouchers would be open-ended. Mr. Sportsman suggested reimbursing up to $5,000. It makes sense to make sure these funds go for Parkville citizens.

Mr. Friedman said a better way would be to make sure more people know about it. It doesn’t take long for one senior to run up a sizable bill for a health problem. We pay for Platte County Senior Services. Mr. Sportsman said the people of Parkville are the ones contributing to those resources. That money should be redistributed to the people of Parkville. He agreed we should advertise the benefit of the clinic. Our tax money should be dedicated to residents of Parkville. Mr. Friedman said the residents are getting more than $5,000 in value.

Mayor Quitmeier said we can’t pay for health care needs of everyone that does not have insurance.

Mr. David McCoy said he thought this would open the floodgates for other entities. He is on the board of a charitable entity – he has told them the City could not donate. This entity is to help mentally disabled kids, and it is a pretty valid cause, too. Mr. Friedman said we have a budget for donations – once it’s gone it’s gone. Mr. David McCoy said donations are unconstitutional. We can contract for services.

Mr. Rittman said we’re hearing new information. Up to now he was under the impression we could not do this type of thing. The first step is to develop a policy as to what to about helping this fine organization and others. NCHA is an outstanding organization which does a lot of good in this community. He is involved in the medical field.

ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO SHELVE THE ISSUE FOR TWO WEEKS TO DEVELOP A CONSENSUS ON WHAT WE SHOULD DO.

Mayor Quitmeier said why don’t we work on the policy; he asked Mr. Weaver to leave some cards here. If any of the officials or others there wish to make a donation, they will have the information and can do so.

Mrs. Weaver distributed copies of a brochure advertising the Northland Health Clinic Prenatal Program Fourth Annual Wine Tasting and Auction. It will be held Saturday, April 20^th, from 6-9 p.m. in the Barry Road Conference Center of St. Luke’s Northland Hospital.

Mayor Quitmeier asked for any other business. There was none.

REVIEW OF MINUTES

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 5^th BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

MAYOR’S REPORT

TRAIN WHISTLES: Mayor Quitmeier received a letter from the head of the Claymont Homes Association, who was awakened by a train whistle blast which sounded more than forty times. He asked why the railroad couldn’t just observe the federal regulation of six times per crossing? Maybe the mayor will write back, offering to join in with his concern.

MARCIT (Mid-America Regional Council Insurance Trust): There would be a meeting the following night on public liability.

PLATTE COUNTY LAND USE STUDY MEETING: The one set up for this area will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday night at the Platte County Administration Building. The main topic of discussion will be the I-435 corridor.

TRANSPORTATION ISSUES MEETING WITH SAM GRAVES: Mayor Quitmeier will bring up the issue of dangerous Highway 45 intersections at this meeting, set up by U.S. Representative Sam Graves. He applauded Rep. Graves for calling this meeting.

The mayor enumerated various problem areas: (1) The Riss Lake entrance at the southeast corner of Riss Lake, coming down to Coffey Road. Traffic lights are needed. (2) There is a terrible stretch of road going to Park Hill South. He doesn’t know how those people get out. There is a constant flow of traffic.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The mayor said Mr. Hawver called him at 4:30 this afternoon; the need for this session to discuss legal matters arose at that time, and will be held after this meeting.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

CURBSIDE PICKUP OF TREE DEBRIS FROM ICE STORM: Mr. Hawver said this began the previous day. Weather precluded their continuing the day of the meeting, but they would start again the next day. They are starting in the north areas and working their way south; then they will go to the newly annexed area. He believes FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) will reimburse the City for about 75% of the cost. The mayor said the postcard the City sent out was very effective and timely; he said the staff deserves credit for that effort.

PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION FROM PARKVILLE SELF-STORAGE: Mr. Hawver said in the recent commercial annexation a small part of Parkville Self-Storage was inadvertently omitted. Parkville Self-Storage agreed to petition for voluntary annexation, and that document has been received. A public hearing will be held at the next meeting, and an ordinance will be presented at the meeting after that.

ANNEXATION OF HIGHWAY 45: Mr. Hawver said he would provide a report on the process and where we are at the next meeting. It will require a meeting with MoDOT (Missouri Department of Transportation).

JONES-MEYER ROAD: Mr. Hawver received two complaints about the condition of Jones-Meyer Road, part of the recent annexation. It is a gravel road, and he was unaware at the time we were in the annexation process that it requires new gravel and grading every one or two weeks. He has asked the Platte County Road District if we can work out an agreement for them to continue doing it until we can allot money for paving it. Mr. Rittman asked how long a stretch of road; Mr. Hawver said 2,800'. Mr. Rittman asked about doing chip and seal on an interim basis. Mr. Hawver said he thought for now it would be better if the County would just go ahead and do what they’re doing now. Mr. Rittman suggested they review all options. Mr. Hawver said he didn’t know yet what the County would charge us. He added that we’d look at chip and seal first.

Mr. Sportsman asked how many people live there? How heavily traveled is the road? Mr. Hawver said it goes to all points west. Mr. Rittman asked if we have access to a traffic counter. Mr. Hawver said our engineers do.

Mr. Hawver said he thought the County would charge us just what it costs them to do the job. Platte County Public Works and the Platte County Road District are the same for that area.

ALDERMAN DAVID McCOY MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $500 FOR INTERIM WORK ON JONES-MEYER ROAD; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

Mr. Rittman asked to have a proposal shown to the Board at the next meeting.

Mr. Hawver distributed copies of an article from the Missouri Municipal League’s monthly publication, The Missouri Municipal Review. It was titled “Public Funds for Private Benefit,” by Patrick Cronan. It addresses the issue of donating or contracting for services.

POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT

ARREST IN PARKVILLE: Chief Hudson said he wanted to answer the question he’d been getting that day: Platte County officers handcuffed a suspect in Parkville. He had pulled a gun on someone outside the city and deputies followed him into Parkville. Parkville officers were present, but it wasn’t their arrest.

ANNUAL REPORT: The annual Police Report was in packets. Crime was down. Tickets were down as well. Traffic accidents did not go up. Some of the services we’re providing are increasing at a really rapid rate, among them responding to security alarms. At some point we’ll probably have to use our ordinance to cite flagrant violators. They are increasing every year. The rate has more than doubled from five years ago. It has not really been a problem up to this point. We go back multiple times to the same addresses. The same thing applies to animal complaints. They are up this year.

Police still continue to give warnings instead of tickets in some cases. It’s usually about a 50-50 break. It was a very good year.

The department got new infra-red cameras through a grant. We’re still drawing the last of the money from the COPS grant. Kansas City has been very good in providing us a lot of parts to try to keep cameras running. One of the people from the garage sent us a generator during the ice storm.

Mayor Quitmeier expressed gratitude for the fine police department under Chief Hudson’s direction. He is very proud of our street crew and our police.

Discussion ensued on all the things Sergeant John Moyer can do and does do for the department. It was agreed that “he is worth his weight in gold.”

Chief Hudson recounted an incident the previous week in which a young man hit his girl friend with a mallet. She escaped and went to Park University and called the police. Officer Steve Burton and Pete Sturner, head of Park University security, went to the man’s room and found him with a shotgun in his mouth. They wrestled the gun away from him and took him to North Kansas City Hospital where he was evaluated. He’s now in the Platte County jail.

The chief suggested everyone look at the new car. Sergeant Moyer tricked it out. It looks great. A lot of stuff had to be fabricated. The configuration of the car was changed, so Sergeant Kevin Davis’ father Norman, fabricated the iron cages.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

CHANNEL 2/WEBSITE: Mr. Rittman distributed color pictures which will be on the newly designed website. He said with the help of the committee and some very creative folks this is what the site is going to look like. They will need a lot of assistance from city staff to craft individual sections. There has been a significant amount of effort.

Mayor Quitmeier said if anyone wants to join the Website Committee it meets next at 7 p.m. on February 28^th at the Train Depot.

Mr. Hawver reported on Channel 2. He reminded everyone that we have a contract with Park University, and the students, under the direction of Professor Steve Youngblood, are working on different programs. They are interviewing local restaurant owners. He has asked the students also to cover the championship game between Park Hill and Park Hill South. Finally we’ll be able to have more than just the Daybook.

COMMUNITY CENTER: No report.

FINANCIAL REPORT: Mr. Ferguson explained that the rest of the monthly report will come when Incode comes to City Hall next week. As usual, we got the first 1/4 of the budget in during the first month.

NATURE SANCTUARY: Mr. David McCoy said Jim Reed and Diane Kixmiller had a display for the Nature Sanctuary at the Science Fair on February 12^th. Last Saturday 27 people participated in the hike. Mr. Reed is thinking of getting another leader to help with the hikes. He is also working with local grade schools on having outdoor classes in the Nature Sanctuary.

FARMERS MARKET: Mr. Friedman said they met last week. They will open April 6^th at 7 a.m. Once there is enough produce they will be open Wednesdays at 2 p.m. as well. Their next meeting will be held March 11^th. The city clerk reminded all committee liaisons that they should check with Emily to make sure the Board Room is available on the date they want to meet.

Mr. Friedman said the website for the Farmers Market can be reached at PVFM.org. Discussion ensued about linking it to the Parkville website. That will be considered.

Mr. Friedman said they plan on having a chef every weekend preparing some things that are for sale at the market. The chef will have a portable grill that runs on propane. A place is needed to store it between weekends. They are hoping to use the park office location. Mr. Hawver said he didn’t think there would be a problem.

PLANNING & ZONING: No report. Mayor Quitmeier said he looked for cell towers when he was in Colorado last weekend, but he didn’t find even one even though everyone was using cell phones.

TREE BOARD: No report.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 46, CONTRACTING WITH K&M FOR CURB AND INLET REPAIRS IN THE BLUFFS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 46 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 46 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 46; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

Above bill was posted 2/15/02.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 47, CONTRACTING WITH K&M TO EXTEND THE BOAT RAMP IN ENGLISH LANDING PARK, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 47 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 47 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 47; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

Above bill was posted 2/15/02.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 48, CONTRACTING WITH COLEMAN EQUIPMENT FOR A LAWN MOWER AND WITH CASE CORPORATION FOR FINANCING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED.

Mr. Sportsman asked if this item had been budgeted. Mr. Hawver said yes. Mr. Sportsman asked if it was budgeted to pay out over a three-year period, thus incurring financing costs? Mr. Hawver said the Parks Department budget is up this year, mainly because we’re committed to the grant match costs, so we determined to do it this way. This has been discussed at the Board level.

Mr. Rupp said one of the ways they’re trying to move ahead with less personnel is to work more efficiently. This mower will mow more grass in less time.

There was discussion about finance charges, which total $670 over a two-year period. Mayor Quitmeier asked if aldermen would rather pay it in one lump sum. No alderman spoke to that question. The mayor said in the future we should try to talk about cash purchases.

ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 48 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 48; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

Above bill was posted 2/15/02.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-688, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-688 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 A-688 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-688; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.

Above bill was posted 2/15/02.

OTHER BUSINESS

MARTIAN MARIETTA BLASTING: Mr. Frank McCoy said he had complaints from constituents about recent blasting coming from Martin Marietta in the Park University underground. Mr. Hawver said the provisions in our mining ordinance require that upon official complaint by the City they must submit seismic readings. We encourage anyone with complaints about blasting to first call Martin Marietta (741-2550). If they are not satisfied then call the City and we’ll become involved.

Mr. Frank McCoy said over the course o f the last month or month-and-a-half, blasting which occurs roughly between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. daily has become extremely more noticeable, both in sound and vibrations. They have actually shaken some windows.

Mr. Rittman said he really questioned whether they are using more of a charge or they are into another rock ridge. It is definitely getting to the point where folks are talking about it. When Martin Marietta first met with City officials, there was talk about their coming back to keep us updated on their blasting plan as related to Riss Lake dam. We pointed out the porous nature of the dam and the fact that we’ve paid several hundred thousand dollars on it in recent years. Mr. Hawver said they submitted a report which does refer to the dam. Mr. Rittman asked what else they’re doing. It’s probably time for the City to make some inquiries at this point.

The mayor asked if they (Martin Member blasting people) were deeper in and/or closer to Riss Lake than they had been. Legally they’re liable for any damage, he said. He would encourage people to assess the current condition of their homes so they can better know if any damage occurs.

Mr. Hawver said he and Mr. Rupp were trying to arrange a meeting this week. They’ll have a report at the next meeting. Mr. Rittman said Martin Marietta officials might want to come down and talk to us. Mayor Quitmeier said that was a great idea. We should invite them to a Board meeting. Mr. Hawver said maybe the one after that would be better. The driveway issue in Riss Lake will be considered at the next meeting. It was agreed.

RIVERCHASE SEWER SYSTEM: Mr. Friedman asked what happened about the sewer system there. Mr. Rupp said the Riverchase plant is still being affected by the car wash operation at Please Stop. However, Please Stop invested in a recycler. It is supposed to add more fresh water to the mix. They are trying it for a month. It takes about 15 days to get a report back. They’re paying for the report. They may have to go a pre-treatment facility or discontinue the car wash.

STORM WARNING SYSTEM: Mr. Frank McCoy asked if the system had been tested this year. Mr. Hawver said yes, they’re all working. Nancy Jack confirmed that. Mr. Hawver said he did have a report that the one in the park was not working, and the Bureau of Public Safety came out and tested it and said it was working.

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER AUTHORITY OF RSMo 610.012(1) TO DISCUSS LITIGATION; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

The meeting adjourned into executive session at 8:16 p.m. Mayor Quitmeier announced there would probably not be an announcement coming out of the meeting.

After the executive session aldermen returned to open session.

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

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City Clerk Barbara J. Lance - 2/22/02