Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI

August 17, 2004

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

Mayor Kathryn A. Dusenbery called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Area.

 

ROLL CALL

 

Ward 1 Alderman Jack Friedman -Present

Ward 1 Alderman Charlie Poole -Present

Ward 2 Alderman David McCoy -Present

Ward 2 Alderman David Rittman -Present

Ward 3 Alderman Marvin Ferguson -Present

Ward 3 Alderman Linda Arnold     -Present

Ward 4 Alderman Marc Sportsman -Present

Ward 4 Alderman Brian Atkinson                                   -Present 

 

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS

LITIGATION AND PERSONNEL MATTERS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF RSMO 610.021 (1) AND (3); ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED. 

 

Discussion ensued.

 

ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION IN THE BOARDROOM; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

The meeting was returned to open session in the Board Room at 7:05 p.m. with attendance as noted above.  Mayor Dusenbery stated there were no announcements from the executive session.

 

ALSO PRESENT:   City Administrator Joe Turner

                                                            Police Chief Bill Hudson

                                                            Public Works Director Jeff Rupp

                                                            Community Development Director Sean Ackerson

                                                            Charlie Zitnik, Kirkpatrick Pettis

                                                            Deb Burns, Missouri Department of Natural Resources

                                                            Ellen Wilgus and Gale Bay, Taste of Parkville

                                                            Brian Harcombe, Worldspan

                                                            Anna Jaffe and Mike Horine, Curious Eye Productions

                                                            Tony Hermelink, Art of Illumination

                                                            Jim Spawn, Model A Ford Club

                                                            Mr. Kendrick, Photographer

                                                            Joseph Guminger, Shankers Bar and Grille

                                                            Residents:  Harry Sievers, Tom Foraker,

                                                            Ginny Zalaznik, Myrline Follett, Mr. Tonashelley,

                                                            Gary Pettett, Tom Hutsler

                                                            Planning Commission Member Frank McCoy

                                                            City Clerk Barbara Lance

                                                            Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite

                                                           

MEDIA PRESENT:   Andy Young and Joe Gleason for Channel 2

                                                            Nancy Jack for Parkville Luminary

 

REVIEW OF MINUTES

 

ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 3, 2004 BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING AS PUBLISHED; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

CITIZEN INPUT

 

Picture Presented to City of Parkville from Model A Ford Club

 

Jim Spawn, President of the Model A Ford Club, presented an enlarged picture of Parkville’s downtown Main Street taken at the recent Model A Poker Run event.  Mr. Spawn said the event was a great success, with an impressive turnout, raising over $1,200 and 4,000 lbs of pet food for the Animal Shelter.  The mayor and board expressed their appreciation for the picture and invited the club to make Parkville its regular location for this annual event.  Mr. Spawn said the club would like to return next year.  Alderman Rittman asked if Parkville has permission to use the image for promotion of Parkville.  Mr. Spawn introduced the photographer, Mr. Kendrick, who said Parkville is welcome to use the image for anything they see fit, and he will be glad to sign a release to that effect.

 

Public Discussion on Deer Population in Parkville

 

Debbie Burns from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources reported that the last aerial survey on deer in the area counted 38 deer per square mile and 15 deer per square mile is the recommended figure with the number of humans and habitat involved.  Ms. Burns said that current options for lessening the deer population include an archery hunt and sharpshooting, capture and euthanasia or non-lethal landscaping.   She also noted that problems such as traffic hazards, disease and damage to the Nature Sanctuary would increase without some action taken.  Regarding the question of relocation, Ms. Burns said the cost of relocation and the fact that 80% of relocated deer will die have removed it from the list of options supported by the MDNR.   She added that there aren’t a lot of areas to move deer to anymore.  

 

Alderman Rittman asked Ms. Burns for clarification on reports of disease among the herd.  Ms. Burns said she is not aware of the herd being diseased at this time, only of reports of the appearance of disease.  She added that higher density tends to create higher risk of disease for the herd.  Mayor Dusenbery commented that the city police recently had to help address a safety issue with a mother deer behaving strangely in a Riss Lake neighborhood after which she abandoned her doe.  The mayor also reported a growing problem with deer impaling themselves on fences in the area. 

 

City Attorney Jack Campbell said Joe Turner had asked him to contact Ms. Burns about the Missouri wildlife code.  She will send him a condensed version; enforcement of the code is performed by state DNR appointed officers.  Chief Hudson confirmed that Parkville police officers would have jurisdiction to monitor and ensure compliance with regulations set forth for the archery hunt.

 

Helene Miller, official Missouri Conservation Department manager for the White Alloe Creek area that borders the Nature Sanctuary, explained there would need to be a modification to the lease agreement they hold with the City of Parkville. She said they support the archery hunt and would like the area of White Alloe Creek to be included in the hunt, with archery only parameters to be set, and with the City of Parkville designated to manage the hunt.

 

At this point the mayor invited citizens in the audience to voice their opinions.

 

Ginny Zalaznik shared a recent incident her grandchildren experienced while playing in the side yard at her Riss Lake home; both grandsons experienced tick bites.  She reported that although the ticks were promptly removed, the 8-year-old became extremely ill, requiring hospitalization for 5 days for treatment for Lyme disease.  She said he is still being treated for the disease, and experiences excruciating headaches and double vision due to the infection.  Mrs. Zalaznik also reported that one of her neighbors has a sandbox in her yard that a female deer frequents to lie and roll in the sand, and representatives from a local Infectious Disease Control office have confirmed the Lyme disease her grandson contracted was definitely brought on by the deer tick.

 

Myrlene Follett reported she has had a lot of trouble with the deer causing substantial loss of trees, flowers and landscaping that she had worked hard to place on her property.  She said she has tried everything to eradicate the problem but despite the great deal of time, money and research she’s invested, nothing has worked to curtail the deer problem.

 

Hershel Tonashelley said that about 5 weeks ago, he had an auto accident just before Noon on a clear day while driving down Riss Lake Drive.  He said the deer was attempting to jump over his car when a hoof came through and shattered the windshield and in addition to the broken windshield there was severe damage to the hood and grill of the car.  He also reported that there often are deer in the yard of his home.

 

Gary Pettett asked if the hunt being considered would have sustaining benefit since deforesting continues and constrains the deer herd’s habitat.  Ms. Burns answered that under the limited options available at this time, a managed archery hunt is the best option.

 

Alderman Sportsman noted the difficulty with getting deer population under control if we wait too long to do enough to make a difference.  Ms. Burns agreed and said Knob Knoster is an example.  Alderman Arnold asked what other cities are doing.  Ms. Burns said Riverside is considering similar measures; Kansas City has revised its hunting ordinance; and Platte County is doing the same.  Alderman Rittman noted that two areas of defoliation have occurred since the last aerial survey.  Alderman McCoy asked if there is anything stronger to do to address the issue.  Ms. Burns said to add sharpshooting of the deer following the archery hunt would do more to reduce the deer count.  Alderman Poole asked about the safety of a hunt.  Ms. Burns said an archery hunt is the safest; usually people don’t notice the hunters and the result is that the deer count is reduced.  Jackson County marks trees to help define private yards as an added safety measure.

 

The Mayor read a letter sent to City officials from Mr. and Mrs. John Jelinik, who were unable to come to the meeting but wanted their strong support of the hunt to be heard.  Resident Harry Sievers suggested contacting KCI representatives regarding the years they had hunts at the airport to address the deer problem there.  Tom Foraker, a current Riss Lake resident and former St. Louis county resident voiced his support of the hunt.  Mr. Foraker reported an unsuccessful effort to relocate deer in St. Louis County; having seen how this failed, he would not support relocation. 

 

There was discussion of the bill being presented to allow for the hunt, and it was noted that Park University is organizing its own hunt.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN ATKINSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN TO ACCEPT A MANAGED ARCHERY HUNT TO ADDRESS THE DEER OVERPOPULATION PROBLEM IN PARKVILLE, WITH PARAMETERS TO BE SET.  

 

The motion passed 8-0 by voice vote and the bill related to this managed hunt will be presented at the next board meeting, with parameters set as requested. 

 

Taste of Parkville

 

Ellen Wilgus and Gale Bay, co chairs of the Taste of Parkville event scheduled for September 9th, distributed a list of the vendors participating in this year’s event.  The event is to help fund Christmas on the River and no personal profit occurs.  Volunteers and donations for the silent auction to help support the event are still needed, they said, along with approximately 20 tables.  McKeever’s Price Chopper is donating the paper products; anyone wanting more volunteer or donation information should contact them at 678-2398. 

 

ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE LIQUOR LICENSE REQUESTED FOR PARKVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE OFF-PREMISE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR OTHER VENDORS TO SUPPORT THE 2004 TASTE OF PARKVILLE EVENT, ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Charlie Zitnik, Kirkpatrick Pettis

 

Charlie Zitnik of Kirkpatrick Pettis provided update on Parkville’s capital improvements bond offering.  the project fund.  Mr. Zitnik also assured the board the inside cover of the bond prospectus has been corrected now.  He said the rally last week allowed them to lock in a good rate.  With 3.5% on the low end and 5.5% on the high end, he said they were able to lock in a 5.2% average with no principal due on the issuance until 2008.  Joe Turner referred the board to the proposed ordinance in their packets.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2160 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,750,000; APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE BASE LEASE AND LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO BE ENTERED INTO WITH RESPECT TO SUCH CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION; PROVIDING FOR THE FORM, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, AND PRESCRIBING OTHER DETAILS CONCERNING SUCH CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION. BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN MCCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2160 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 2160 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2141, ALDERMAN MCCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill 2160 was posted on 8/13/04.

 

Worldspan

 

Brian Harcombe, President of the Worldspan Employees’ Club located on Tiffany Springs Parkway asked the board to reconsider his company’s request to use English Landing Park for its company picnic this fall.  He apologized for an error in the number of anticipated attendees in an earlier written request from their social director, saying that a letter from a previous year’s event had been used to draft this year’s request and the number should have been changed to 220 maximum.  City Administrator Joe Turner explained to the board that this is new information just learned today and therefore this is not an issue that requires further board discussion.  The board then deferred this matter to staff.

 

 

 

 

Curious Eye Productions

 

Anna Jaffe and Michael Horine from Curious Eye Productions reported that research work on the Channel 2 Master Plan should be completed by the end of August.  A number of duties performed by Curious Eye in the past three months have been outside the boundaries laid out, but these were things that had to be done to keep things running smoothly.  They reported that no potential grant funding has been identified to date.  They said the past three months have been productive and significant progress has been made with the Channel 2 process and with training of the Park University interns who work part-time to film the board meetings.  Discussion ensued regarding whether to approve funds to be spent to continue the contract with Curious Eye Productions and the fact that Channel 2 currently has does not have the equipment to do any field productions.  Alderman Rittman said that in previous budget choices the city has allowed Channel 2 to be bumped for other priorities, but at some point we know that has to change and certain equipment upgrades and purchases will have to be made.  The mayor pointed out this is not a currently budgeted item.  Joe Turner added that preliminary numbers on the 2005 budget show a $40,000 deficit due in part to a decrease in sales tax revenue and unexpected litigation costs.  The mayor asked if it might be possible to have a temporary suspension of the contract for Curious Eye services until sometime in 2005.  Ms. Jaffe replied that such action would jeopardize the progress made to date and put Channel 2 at serious risk of stepping backwards.

 

ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHANNEL 2 BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER OF 2004 FOR A TOTAL OF $5,900; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

MAYOR’S REPORT

 

The mayor said she recently made a trip to Jefferson City with Public Works Director Jeff Rupp to meet with the Department of Natural Resources regarding plans for our new sewer plant.  She thanked Mr. Rupp for working so diligently to help make this happen.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

City Hall Expansion

 

City Administrator Joe Turner presented his report, beginning with an update on the City Hall improvements project.  Mr. Turner said the qualification process has narrowed down the candidate selection process to three firms.  Those firms will be meeting individually with the selection committee during the week of August 23rd.  He also said the selection committee hopes to have a recommendation to the board on or before September 21st.

 

Automated Train Horn System

 

Mr. Turner then referred the board to his policy report on the Automated Horn System, which highlights recent activity on this issue and requests the board’s approval to move forward.  Mr. Turner said that it will take substantial staff time to complete all of the necessary research, documentation, negotiations and contracts, so he wanted to be sure that the board so wishes.  Mr. Turner also pointed out that if the City of Parkville does proceed to do this, it will require that a quiet zone ordinance is enacted and that can not take place in Missouri until December 18th at the earliest.  He also noted that the question of whether to install a 3rd automatic horn at the private intersection of the Ball crossing will need to be decided. 

 

Alderman Arnold left the room at approximately 8:44 p.m.

 

 

 

 

ALDERMAN POOLE MOVED THAT THE BOARD APPROVE FOR STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE NECESSARY RESEARCH AND PREPARATION REQUIRED TO CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC HORN SYSTEM AT CERTAIN RAILROAD CROSSINGS IN PARKVILLE, YET TO BE DETERMINED; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 7-0

 

Alderman Arnold returned to the room at approximately 8:48 p.m.

 

Alderman McCoy asked Mr. Turner to check on the liability issue to confirm that installing the AHS would not require raising the City’s current insurance deductible.  Alderman Rittman asked that Mr. Turner also have City Attorney Jack Campbell check out the alleged state liability cap and all liability related concerns, with due diligence.

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

Community Development Director Sean Ackerson directed the board to requests for sign permits in their packets. 

 

Sign permit for the Greens at Crooked Rd. (B-4)

 

The mayor asked that illumination for this sign be allowed to run 24 hours if the requestor wishes due to the fact that the area where it is going would benefit greatly from more illumination at night.  Tony Hermilink from Art of Illumination told the board that if so wished, the sign could be set to turn on and off with a timer.  He also pointed out that the second sign originally included with this request is not going to be done after all due to easement constraints.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE THIS REQUEST; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

Note:  Alderman McCoy abstained from this vote since the Community Development insert was missing from his packet.  Barbara Lance then provided Alderman McCoy with an extra copy of the Community Development material.

 

Three Sign permits for Parkville Commons (B-4)

 

Mr. Ackerson explained to the board that these three signs would all go in the Parkville Commons business development area and the PC development owners have approved them all.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE SIGN PERMITS REQUESTED FORPARKVILLE FLORAL, NICK AND JAKE’S AND EYE CENTER OF PARKVILLE, ALL LOCATED IN THE PARKVILLE COMMONS DEVELOPMENT, WITH THE ILLUMINATION PERIOD TO BE A MAXIMUM OF 5 AM TO MIDNIGHT; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Minutes of Last Planning Commission Meeting

 

Minutes of the last Planning Commission meeting were provided in the packets.

 

Plan Change Request from Joseph Guminger for Shankers Bar and Grille

 

Joseph Guminger of Shankers Bar and Grille requested the board’s approval for a plan change to allow for some interior remodeling in a B4 zone that requires Board approval for any plan changes.  Substantial remodeling is planned to give it a more traditional English Pub look with faux finishes and cherry butcher-block tables.  Mr. Guminger said they expect to serve lunch and dinner and to close at 1:30 a.m., although they may move the close time up after testing what the area will support.

 

ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY OWNER JOSEPH GUMINGER TO ALLOW FOR A CHANGE IN THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLAN FOR WHAT WILL NOW BE SHANKERS BAR AND GRILLE; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Mr. Ackerson then referred the board to an ordinance in the packets regarding approval of certain plats located in the National.  Brief discussion ensued.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2161, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF NATIONAL 14TH PLAT, 15TH PLAT AND FINAL PLAT OF THE LODGES AT THE NATIONAL, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2161 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 2161 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2142, ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill 2161 was posted on 8/13/04.

 

Mr. Ackerson also informed the board that the schedule for public forums on the Community Development Master Plan was discussed at the last Planning and Zoning meeting with the dates expected to be September 27th and October 18th from 5:30 to 8 p.m.  Discussion ensued regarding how to publicize to ensure a good turnout.  It was agreed the Master Plan Public Forums will be announced by public notice in the newspaper, posted on Channel 2, letters sent to all neighborhood groups, as well as phone calls placed to individuals that the mayor said she would like to help make.

 

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

 

Public Works Director Jeff Rupp presented an Interim Policy for the English Landing Park Stage.  Mr. Rupp pointed out that since the stage is new and multiple requests have been coming in regarding its use, an interim policy is needed to address the primary intent of the stage.  The Interim Policy proposes a $500 usage fee. Alderman Rittman asked for more information on how that amount was chosen.  Mr. Rupp said that amount was arrived at from figures researched by Parks Superintendent John Conrad regarding expenses incurred by the City of Parkville whenever the stage is used for large events.  Tom Hutsler asked if the Parks Committee or the Board of Aldermen will have final decision authority when there is an appeal requested regarding stage use determinations made based on this proposed Interim Stage Policy.  Discussion ensued, after which the aldermen decided they preferred to be the final decision-making power in an appeal procedure. 

 

ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE INTERIM STAGE POLICY WITH THE PROVISION THAT THE BOARD WILL HEAR ANY APPEAL REQUESTS THAT ARISE; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Mr. Rupp then presented his Policy Report on the Park Master Plan.  Alderman McCoy commented that, although useful, it seemed to be more of a land use map than a Master Plan. 

 

ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PARK MASTER PLAN AS PRESENTED; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Mr. Rupp referred the board to the bill in their packets; it is designed to meet the DNR requirement for a designated official for the wastewater plan project currently being initiated as previously approved by the board and mandated by the State.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2164, AUTHORIZING PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR JEFF RUPP TO MEET DNR REQUIREMENT FOR A DESIGNATED OFFICIAL RE PROJECT C295012-01 FOR WASTEWATER PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2164 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 2164 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2145, ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill 2164 was posted on  8/13/04.

 

Mr. Rupp directed the board to a hiring ordinance to fill a vacancy in the Parks Department.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2163, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF SHAWN D. PETO AS A FULL-TIME LABORER FOR THE PARKS DEPARTMENT, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2163 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 2163 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2144; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill 2163 was posted on  8/13/04.

 

Mr. Rupp had one more ordinance on the agenda related to Public Works.  He explained that this was an ordinance to accept the streets and storm sewers in the Reserve plat of Riss Lake.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2162, AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND STORM SEWERS IN THE RISS LAKE RESERVE PLAT BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2162 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2162 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2143; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill 2162 was posted on  8/13/04.

OTHER BILLS AND ORDINANCES

 

Brief discussion ensued regarding the 2004 property tax levy ordinance being presented.  Alderman Ferguson asked for a more detailed breakdown of the related tax levy figures such has been provided with previous years’ ordinances.  City Administrator Joe Turner said he’d make sure that is done and placed in the aldermen’s mailboxes at City Hall.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2165, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PARKVILLE FOR THE YEAR 2004, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2165 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 2165 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2146; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill 2165 was posted on  8/13/04.

POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT

 

Police Chief Hudson directed the board to Lt. John Moyer’s report provided in the packets.  Chief Hudson added that Lt. Moyer did an excellent job managing the department in his absence.  Alderman Arnold asked Chief Hudson to increase attention on a growing problem with drivers running red lights at the intersection of Highway 45 and 9, and at the Riss Lake entry and Highway 9 intersection.  Chief Hudson said it would be addressed.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-748, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-748 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 A-748 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-748; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

                                                      

Bill A-748 was posted on 8/13/04.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Ad Hoc Ambulance Committee:  The mayor reported that with new Platte County commissioners taking office this issue is expected to take longer to address and will include consideration of a private company other than MAST.

 

Chamber of Commerce/Events:  Mrs. Arnold announced the Chamber will hold the next “After Hours Reception” from 5 – 7 p.m. next Thursday at Yoshiko’s Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar in English Landing Center, and the Chamber of Commerce Board will be meeting Wednesday.

 

Channel 2 and Website:  This update was provided earlier in the meeting.

 

Community Center:  No report, but Mr. Sportsman is working on an article on the Community Center for placement in the next City of Parkville newsletter.

 

Farmers Market:  Mr. Friedman reminded everyone that the hours are still Wednesday at 2 p.m. and Saturday morning.

 

Financial Report:  Mr. Ferguson referred everyone to the July revenue and expense report provided.  He noted that the 7-month average on expenses is good and the City hopes to see an increase in sales tax revenue soon.  

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE JULY FINANCIAL REPORT AS PUBLISHED; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Main Street Parkville Association: Mr. Rittman reported that planning continues for a successful 3-day Parkville Days Riverfest event.  They were hopeful the new Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant might open by then.  Mr. Hutsler said the Blue Agave expects to be open in two to three weeks. 

 

Mrs. Arnold said she received a phone call from someone asking about a picture of David Sanborn on some advertising for the Riverfest.  Some discussion ensued regarding false advertising to use Mr. Sanborn’s image if he’s not going to be performing.  Mr. Hutsler said he’d check with Mike Peterson who did the artwork for this event.  Mr. Hutsler also reported that things are shaping up nicely and everyone is looking forward to an outstanding parade this year with Marvin Ferguson serving as grand marshal.  He also said they hope to have a viewing stand set up in Pocket Park

 

Nature Sanctuary:  Mr. McCoy reported that on August 14th Jim Reed held a community hike featuring wildflowers and on August 15th a water test was performed that received a score of 25, which is very good, since any score over 23 is considered excellent.

 

Parks:  Nothing to add to what was previously covered in Mr. Rupp’s report.

 

Planning:  No new report.

OTHER BUSINESS

                                                                 

Barbara Lance asked the mayor and board members to remain for just a few minutes after the meeting to discuss the best date to hold the Annual Awards Banquet for 2005 because now is the time to begin planning and reserving the banquet hall.

 

Mrs. Lance also asked the board to review the memo regarding a presentation on September 16th in the upstairs conference area at 3 p.m. by Sullivan Publications about putting Parkville’s Municipal Code online.  Anyone interested in learning more about this opportunity is invited to attend.  (Sullivan Publications is the company that codifies Parkville’s ordinances.)

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED, ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:45p.m.

 

 

 

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                                 Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite  - 08/30/04