BOARD OF ALDERMEN
CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI
Continuation of September 7th Regular Meeting
September 14, 2004
Mayor Kathryn A. Dusenbery called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Ward 1 Alderman Jack Friedman - present
Ward 1 Alderman Charlie Poole - present
Ward 2 Alderman David McCoy - ARRIVED at 7:15 p.m.
Ward 2 Alderman Dave 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
ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Joe Turner
Police Chief Bill Hudson
Senior Building Inspector Paul Giarratana
City Clerk Barbara Lance
Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite
Director of Public Works Jeff Rupp
MEDIA PRESENT: Nancy Jack for Parkville Luminary
Bill O'Malley for Platte Landmark
Andy Young and Joe Gleason for Channel 2
Mayor Dusenbery said as the new mayor she would like to begin meetings with the pledge of allegiance. She asked for discussion among board members. Mr. Atkinson said he would like to check with legal counsel first. Mr. Poole said we should also consider prayer. Mrs. Arnold said she would like to table it also; she asked for the discussion.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO TABLE THE ISSUE OF STARTING THE MEETING WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PENDING ADVICE OF COUNSEL; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 17th MEETING AND THE SEPTEMBER 1st WORK SESSION AS PUBLISHED; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Mayor Dusenbery asked for citizen input. There was none.
Mayor Dusenbery noted legal bills are getting higher and asked aldermen to be careful about calling the city attorney. Mr. Atkinson questioned whether aldermen's calls are the factor in higher bills, noting he hadn't seen them in the itemized bills received from the attorney. She asked aldermen to go through City Administrator Joe Turner before calling the attorney. It was informally agreed to do that.
Mayor Dusenbery said she, Aldermen Arnold, and City Administrator Turner attended the annual Missouri Municipal League meeting in Springfield. They attended seminars and learned how they could serve the citizens of Parkville better. Mrs. Arnold said the mayor had the opportunity to network with a lot of people from other cities, and it was nice to see how many people knew our new city administrator. She herself learned a lot about executive sessions.
Park Hill South Homecoming Parade. The mayor asked for a motion on this request.
ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE PARK HILL SOUTH PARADE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2004, AT 10 A.M.; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Park University Broadcasting Cooperative. Mayor Dusenbery said an ordinance covering an agreement for a broadcasting cooperative was passed in 2001. She didn't think it was ever actually put into place, and it is not consistent with the way things are being done now, so she asked to have it repealed.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 116, REPEALING ORDINANCE C/A 40 WHICH ESTABLISHED A BROADCASTING COOPERATIVE WITH PARK UNIVERSITY, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 116 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 116 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 116; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill C/A 116 was posted 9/13/04.
Employment Agreement with City Administrator Joe Turner. Mayor Dusenbery asked if there was any discussion regarding the employment agreement. There was not.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2166, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2127 WHICH ORIGINALLY EMPLOYED CITY ADMINISTRATOR JOE TURNER TO FORMALIZE THAT AGREEMENT, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2166 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN McCOY ARRIVED AT 7:15 P.M.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2166 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2147; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Bill 2166 was posted 9/10/04.
Employment Agreement with Police Chief Bill Hudson. Mayor Dusenbery asked if there was any discussion regarding the agreement. Mr. Rittman said the first time he saw it was tonight. Mrs. Arnold said it is the same one City Attorney Jack Campbell sent to all the aldermen last week. She said the matter was discussed in executive session. Mr. Campbell wrote the contract and e-mailed it to all and asked for questions. To her knowledge, he had not received any questions.
Chief Hudson said he didn't mind postponing consideration of the agreement because he himself hadn't seen a copy until that afternoon.
Budget Calendar. Mr. Turner said the calendar was enclosed. The next budget workshop is October 7th from 6:30 to 9 p.m. He would be happy to go over the issues covered in the last budget workshop with those aldermen who missed it; they should call him any time.
Deer Hunt.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2167, AUTHORIZING A MANAGED DEER HUNT, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2167 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 2167 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2148; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Bill 2167 was posted in an earlier version 9/1/04 and in this revised version 9/10/04.
Mayor Dusenbery announced that the next Planning Commission meeting has been changed to Thursday night, September 16th, at 5:30. It will be held at the Train Depot because Municipal Court will be in the boardroom.
Hollywood Video Sign. Mr. Giarratana said this item is before the Board of Aldermen because the store is in Parkville Commons, all of which is zoned B-4, which requires Board approval.
ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED TO APPROVE THE SIGN FOR HOLLYWOOD VIDEO; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Great Clips Sign. Mr. Giarratana said Great Clips is also located in Parkville Commons.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE SIGN FOR GREAT CLIPS; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Platte County Land Trust request for support with Brush Creek Mid-Shed Plan. Mr. Giarratana said the person who contacted them about this could not be reached for this meeting. Mayor Dusenbery asked that the Community Development Department reschedule the matter for sometime in October. Mr. Giarratana will handle .
PUBLIC WORKS
Shafer Kline & Warren contracts for wastewater improvements. Mr. Rupp said these expenditures had been approved by the voters in the State Revolving Fund Loan election. These were the contracts to get the work done.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 117, AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS WITH SHAFER KLINE & WARREN FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR (1) WASTEWATER CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS AND (2) McAFEE PUMP STATION AND GRIT CHAMBER IMPROVEMENTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 117 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 117 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 117; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Bill C/A 117 was posted 9/3/04.
Water Line from Consolidated Water District #1 for Wastewater Plant. Mr. Rupp said we need an extended service line to our wastewater plant. He solicited bids from both Missouri American Water Company, and Water District #1, which serves the area annexed by the City several years ago. The best bid was from Water District #1. Mr. Friedman asked about water hydrants. Mr. Rupp said they will be installed as mandated by law. Mr. Friedman said the list of equipment shows only 2" lines; Mr. Rupp said we are being billed for 2" lines but actually getting 6" ones.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 118, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT #1 FOR A WATER LINE TO OUR WASTEWATER PLANT, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 118 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 118 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 118; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Bill C/A 118 was posted 9/10/04.
Employ Thomas Booth to replace laborer Nathan Noland. Mr. Rupp reported that Mr. Noland was offered a job paying $21 per hour in the private sector, so he resigned.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THT BILL 2168, EMPLOYING THOMAS C. BOOTH AS A LABORER, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2168 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 2168 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2149; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Bill 2168 was posted 9/10/04.
Contract with Carol Green to purchase City property for $10,000 to be earmarked for land acquisition for future animal shelter. Mr. Ferguson asked whether this property could be used for City purposes. Mayor Dusenbery said it's a ditch and Ms. Green's driveway is right in the middle of it. Former Mayor Bill Quitmeier is her attorney. Discussion ensued whether to earmark the money for the animal shelter; Mr. Ferguson pointed out she's the one who wants to buy the property. Mr. Friedman asked if selling this property to her for this price would set a precedent for the purchase price of property we are trying to obtain. It was noted this is a very small piece of property, unsuitable for any City use. Mr. Sportsman asked if the $10,000 puts us where we need to be with regard to purchase of animal shelter land. Mayor Dusenbery said no, it would be just a small part of needed funds. Mrs. Green also talked about making future donations to the City from her trust. Mr. Sportsman asked if we would maintain the funds in escrow until we identify a property we can purchase. Mayor Dusenbery said yes.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE BILL C/A 119, SALE OF CITY PROPERTY TO CAROL GREEN, FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 119 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 119 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 119; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Bill C/A 119 was posted 9/10/04.
Mr. Ferguson said we would need another ordinance to cover the deed.
Chief Hudson said the stats look very good for this period - we're 2/3 through the year.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-749, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-749 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-749 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-749; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
Mayor Dusenbery announced that Parkville's Master Plan Update Workshop would be held at Park University Commercial Underground Monday, September 27th, from 6-9 p.m. Everyone is invited. Community Development Director Sean Ackerson will be facilitating the meeting. The mayor will attend. That facility will accommodate more people than our boardroom.
Ad hoc Ambulance Committee. Mayor Dusenbery said she is meeting with Lake Waukomis Ann Dwyer Sanders the following Friday to discuss an action plan.
City Hall Architectural Review Committee. Mr. Turner said the committee would meet the following Thursday at City Hall.
Chamber of Commerce - Events. Mrs. Arnold said the Taste of Parkville was very successful, and everyone had a good time. She complimented co-chairs Gale Bay and Ellen Wilgus. She announced a ribbon-cutting for Parkville Floral, which has moved to new quarters in Parkville Commons, and an after-hours sponsored by Farley State Bank. The Chamber will sponsor a breakfast Friday, September 24th , at The Olde Mill, with Tony Borchers of The National and River North/Parkville Commons speaking. Reservations are being taken at the Chamber office in Platte Valley Bank on Tom Watson Parkway. Breakfast is $10.
Channel 2. No report. Mayor Dusenbery said she and Mr. Turner met with Anna Jaffe and Mike Horine last week, along with Park University professor Steve Youngblood. She will get together with Channel 2 Liaison Brian Atkinson to fill him in on the meeting.
Community Center. No report. Mayor Dusenbery reminded the audience they could save on the registration fee for membership in the center by signing up now.
Farmers Market. Mr. Friedman said it is slowly winding down. This week is the last Wednesday sales day. From now until the end of the season the farmers will be there on Saturdays only. He noted there are a few holes in the roof of the market, and rain drips down on vendors and customers.
Main Street Parkville Association. Mr. Rittman said he should have been at a meeting that morning.
Nature Sanctuary. No report.
Parks Mr. Poole reported on the August Parks Committee meeting. Minutes of that meeting are attached to these minutes.
Date for 2005 Awards Banquet. City Clerk Barbara Lance asked whether the Board of Aldermen would prefer to have next year's banquet on a Friday rather than on a Saturday, thereby saving $1,000 on the fee. It was agreed to have the banquet on Friday, March 11th. Mr. Sportsman said he could not attend.
Mrs. Arnold asked to make it plain residents do not have to belong to a neighborhood association to participate in the banquet, which is themed "Celebrating Neighbors." (A note was added to the Fall Cleanup flyer, which was mailed to residents later in the week, to let them know that any one can be part of the "Celebrating Neighbors" aspect of the banquet, and they should call Barbara Lance at 741-7676 x 103.)
Secondhand Smoking Discussion. Mayor Dusenbery asked everyone to review the articles from the Kansas City Star about smoking in Overland Park, and about smoking bans outside certain buildings in North Kansas City. She talked about the discussion to be held on September 21st' she noted it has been divisive in some cities and she asked that it not be divisive in Parkville. She asked that everyone educate themselves on the subject and then make a decision, making sure we are doing the right thing for Parkville.
Mr. Poole said it can be a very positive thing, and he agreed with the mayor. Let's not turn it into a negative issue, he said.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO ADJOURN; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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City Clerk Barbara J. Lance - 9/17/04