Regular Meeting
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI
December 7, 2004
Note: These minutes should be considered a draft until they are approved by the Board of Aldermen at the meeting of December 21st.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kathryn A. Dusenbery called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Area.
Ward 1 Alderman Jack Friedman - present
Ward 1 Alderman Charlie Poole - present
Ward 2 Alderman David McCoy - ABSENT WITH PRIOR NOTICE
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
City Attorney Jack Campbell
Municipal Judge Sandra Ferguson
Police Lieutenant John Moyer
City Clerk Barbara Lance
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF RSMo 610.021(1); ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Mr. Campbell updated aldermen on a pending case.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO GO BACK INTO OPEN SESSION IN THE BOARD ROOM.; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Aldermen reconvened in the Board Room at 7:20 p.m. with all above present except Lt. Moyer. Judge Ferguson, and City Attorney Campbell. Mr. Campbell joined the open session later.
ALSO PRESENT: Police Chief Bill Hudson
Community Development Director Sean Ackerson
Public Works Director Jeff Rupp
Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite
Boy Scouts Tim Sirridge and Andy Tritico,
working on their Communications Badges
Cub Scouts Ryan Penne, Evan Wojtkiewicz, and Mark Weiers
Jim Bowers of White, Goss Bowers March Schulte & Weisenfels PC, speaking for 1000 Oaks Estates
Clarence Carpenter, Union Chapel Road, to speak on the issue of rezoning
1000 Oaks Estates
Gary Smith, requesting voluntary annexation of 10403 NW 57th into City
Resident Harry Sievers
MEDIA PRESENT: Nancy Jack for the Parkville Luminary
Joe Gleason and Casey Foulk for Channel 2
Bill O'Malley for Platte Landmark
Mayor Dusenbery reported there were no announcements coming out of executive session.
The mayor invited the Scouts, named above, to the podium, where they gave their troop numbers and indicated which badges they are working on. Mayor Dusenbery thanked them for coming and invited them to contact the city clerk if they had any questions about the city.
The mayor asked for any other citizen input. There was none.
ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 16th REGULAR MEETING AND THE NOVEMBER 18th SPECIAL MEETING AS PUBLISHED; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Discussion ensued. Mr. Ferguson wanted to be sure citizens understood each item to be considered.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO CONSIDER EACH BILL SEPARATELY AND NOT USE THE CONSENT AGENDA PROCEDURE AT THIS MEETING; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Consensus of the Board of Aldermen was to delay introduction of the consent agenda into the meeting procedures until a way has been worked out to apprise residents and other interested parties of issues under consideration by the Board.
Mayor Dusenbery said Kansas City passed its smoking ban bill with the provision that it would not go into effect until it is passed by 85% of the population in cities in the six counties comprising the greater Kansas City area. She asked aldermen to review the ordinance passed by Kansas City and said it would be discussed at the next meeting. In the meantime she would like to get together with all the restaurant owners and have them get copies of this.
2005 Salary Schedule:
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2188b, ADOPTING THE EMPLOYEE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR 2005, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2188b 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 2188b BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2168b; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill 2188b was posted 12/3/04.
2005 General Fund Budget: Mr. Turner invited aldermen to look at Page 29 of the 2005 budget if they wanted to see which streets would be overlaid in 2005.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2189, ADOPTING THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR 2005, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2189 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 2189 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2169; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Mayor Dusenbery commended Mr. Turner on the professional style of the budget, saying it was easy to read and very explanatory.
Bill 2189 was posted 12/3/04.
Employ Kathleen Christopher as receptionist. Mr. Turner said Ms. Christopher is working out very well.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2190, EMPLOYING KATHLEEN CHRISTOPHER AS RECEPTIONIST, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2190 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 2190 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2170; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED.
Mrs. Lance noted that the bill had an error, showing that the City would deposit an amount equivalent to 5% of her monthly into a deferred account of her choice as of July 1, 2005. She said the practice is to provide this perk after six months, not seven, and the date should be June 1, 2005.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO AMEND BILL 2190 TO READ JUNE 1, 2005; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED THAT BILL 2190 BE APPROVED AS AMENDED TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2170; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill 2190 was posted 12/3/04.
Public Hearing on Rezoning of 1000 Oaks Estates from County to City zoning: The mayor opened the public hearing. Mr. Ackerson said this was property which came into the city in a recent involuntary annexation. The City had indicated to the developer-property owners at the time of the involuntary annexation that there was no intention by the City to make zoning more restrictive than what the County was already carrying as the zoning. This zoning change, necessary to bring the property into City zoning, accomplished the goals of both the City and the developer-owners. The matter was heard before the Planning Commission and no written objections have been received since that date.
Attorney Jim Bowers came to the podium to speak in favor of the rezoning application on behalf of Forest Park Development.
Clarence Carpenter, resident of Union Chapel Road, which was deleted from the annexation in which 1000 Oaks Estates came into the city, spoke against the rezoning. He said he has been living there forty years. This development would put another 1,000 cars on the road every day. Mayor Dusenbery expressed sympathy for his complaint that everything was being developed. Mr. Ferguson pointed out this was not rezoning per se, but simply designating City zoning for this formerly County property.
The mayor asked for any other public comment. There was none.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE BILL 2191, REZONING THOUSAND OAKS
ESTATES FROM COUNTY R-7 TO PARKVILLE R-3, FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2191 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 2191 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2171; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill 2191 was posted 12/3/04.
Public Hearing on Request by Gary Smith for Annexation of 10403 N.W. 57th Street. The mayor opened the public hearing. Mr. Ackerson went over the facts of the annexation request. He said this parcel was developed as part of the Walnut Creek Acres subdivision. Although contiguous the site is not directly accessible by City streets, with its rear yard bn backing up to the rear yard of a home in River Hills Estates. Sewer, water and fire protection services would continue to be provided by private entities or public service districts. The City would be required to provide police protection, road maintenance and snow removal unless otherwise agreed with existing service providers.
Staff recommendation was based on whether the City intends to pursue annexation in this area. If so, this would be a logical step, Mr. Ackerson said. If the City does not foresee annexing this area or feels the annexation sets a negative precedent encouraging fragmented or illogical service areas, the request should be denied.
Mr. Smith addressed the Board and said he has been living in Parkville for 17 years, becoming more and more active in the last ten years. He has served on the Planning Commission and headed the Master Plan Committee twice. He spoke of the Master Plan and said the area to which he has moved is the next priority for annexation. He spoke of other single-lot annexations. He said this area is tied to the City of Parkville by mailing address, use of streets, parks and shopping. He said he is probably among the top two or three people in the city with volunteer time served.
Discussion ensued, including:
As far as voluntary annexation of Walnut Creek is concerned, a petition would have to be signed by 100% of the homeowners in the included area.
ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN MOVED TO END THE DEBATE AND MOVE ON TO OTHER BUSINESS, AND TAKE THIS UP AGAIN IN TWO WEEKS; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Ackerson asked Mr. Campbell if testimony would be given again at that meeting. Mr. Campbell said it would not be a public hearing, but we could allow citizen input. The Board of Aldermen would debate.
Mayor Dusenbery asked if we would have to go out and notify people within 185' of the property in question. Mr. Campbell said no.
Vacate 10' Industrial Easement in the National 3rd Plat.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE BILL 2192, VACATING A 10' UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE NATIONAL 3RD PLAT; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2192 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 2192 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2172; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill 2192 was posted 12/7/04.
Mayor Dusenbery thanked Mr. Ackerson for making the foregoing items so easy to follow.
Meeting with MoDOT re traffic lights and traffic signals. Mr. Rittman said there was a meeting attended by Mayor Dusenbery, Alderman McCoy, Mr. Rupp, resident Harry Sievers, himself, and two people from MoDOT. He said MoDOT representatives were very cooperative and the meeting was productive. We are trying to get overhead street lights on Highway 45, he said, and it looks like they will be in by the end of December. The State agreed to adjust signalization on Highway 45 at Riss Lake Drive to allow more time for people making left turns. They're also going to work on the
signalization at 9 and 45 so people aren't caught in the middle of the intersection. There may be malfunctions at some of the intersections.
Mr. Sievers of Parkville Heights said they are looking at Melody Lane again, perhaps shortening the wait time. It will take about two weeks. Then they will have another meeting. There is no perfect solution.
Mayor Dusenbery thanked Mr. Rittman and Mr. Sievers for being at the MoDOT meeting; they were able to explain the problems in detail to MoDOT. Mr. Sievers sent out a newsletter to neighbors and is asking for feedback from them when the signals are fixed.
Christmas on the River. Chief Hudson said they got through another Christmas on the River successfully. Officer Eric Sligar arrested a drunk at Highway 45 and Melody; it looks like that arrest will clear up a burglary.
Mr. Rittman commended the chief on the job he and his department did at Christmas on the River. He said the combination of police coverage and the friendliness of the officers, plus making it look as easy as they did, was impressive. He added congratulations to all.
Mr. Sportsman asked if we had any comments on the deer hunt. Chief Hudson said it would start Saturday, and goes for five days. There are 7-8 archers participating. Mr. Sportsman asked if they got calls about deer on Highway 45, and the chief said yes.
Mayor Dusenbery said she would like to have a certificate for Gale Bay and Ellen Wilgus at the next meeting, and she would like them invited to attend.
The mayor asked for discussion. There was none.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-755, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-755 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-755 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-755; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED.
ALDERMAN RITTMAN ABSTAINED BECAUSE THE BILL CONTAINED A PURCHASE FROM THOROUGHBRED FORD; ALTHOUGH HE GETS NO PERSONAL GAIN FROM THE SALE, HE IS EMPLOYED BY THAT COMPANY AND THEREFORE MUST ABSTAIN.
ALDERMEN ARNOLD, ATKINSON, FERGUSON, FRIEDMAN, POOLE, SPORTSMAN - AYE. MOTION CARRIED 6-0 WITH ONE ABSTENTION.
Bill A-755 was posted 12/3/04.
Ambulance. Mayor Dusenbery said she met with Chief Richard Carrizzo of the Southern Platte Fire Protection District; Jay Fitch, who reviews fire and ambulance districts; and the mayor of Lake Waukomis. A letter will be going out to MAST with questions and concerns.
Chamber of Commerce and Events. Mrs. Arnold thanked Mrs. Lance for giving her report at the last meeting when she was sick and had to leave early. She said many people worked hard on Christmas on the River. She thanked Weatherby Lake Police Chief Gary McMullin and Parkville Detective Ron Canaday for the time they spent with St. Nick. She said Sergeant Jon Jordan's daughter, who played Frosty the Junior Snowman, and his son, who drove costumed characters to the event, contributed a lot to the evening.
The most recent Chamber After-Hours was held at Platte Valley Bank and was very well attended.
Mr. Rittman said he took 175 pictures at Christmas on the river. He entered them on the Parkville website, www.parkvillemo.com, and people can download them. They will also be showing up on Channel 2.
Community Center. No report.
Financial Report. None this meeting.
Main Street Parkville Association. Mayor Dusenbery said she met with Kevin Heaton of Stone Canyon Pizza, who would like to have a downtown merchants meeting in January. Gary Worden was also present at the meeting. They talked about keeping Parkville lit up twelve months of the year so as you're driving down Highway 9 into town the city stands out. She will report on this at the January meeting.
Marc Smoke-free Issue. Mr. Poole spoke of Kansas City's ordinance banning smoking, saying it was great to see. He will probably discuss it further in two weeks. If this does pass throughout the metro area it will be a milestone. Mr. Rittman asked the formula which will be the trigger. Mr. Poole said 85% of the greater Kansas City Area population. Mrs. Lance said at Mr. Poole's request she contacted the office of Kansas City Councilman Chuck Eddy, and she will be receiving a detailed list of the cities within the six-county area and their population, which she will distribute to aldermen.
Mayor Dusenbery said she had lunch with Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes several weeks ago. Mayor Barnes' concern was if they pass this it would really impact Kansas City. That is why she is holding on to that 85% figure.
Nature Sanctuary. In Mr. McCoy's absence, others reported that the Trek with Santa was very successful, and there was a nature hike that afternoon preceding the meeting, with many schoolchildren participating.
Parks. Mr. Poole said they all got a copy of the latest Parks Committee meeting minutes. There would be a meeting the following evening with the Parks Committee and the Tree Board.
Planning and Zoning. Already covered.
Parkville Sluggers. Mr. Friedman said he had been meeting with the Sluggers. They need housing for 15-16 players between the ages of 18-22 for two months next summer. Anyone interested in being a host family for one or two players should call and leave their numbers at City Hall.
Platte County Economic Development Council Annual Job Development Awards Luncheon. Mayor Dusenbery reminded aldermen this event would be held Friday, December 10th, at 11:30 at Embassy Suites. River Rock Coffee Company is Parkville's business of the year.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO ADJOURN; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Submitted by City Clerk Barbara J. Lance 12/10/04 ___________________________________
Parkville Mayor Kathy Dusenbery congratulates owners Jeff and Lynn Anderson on the award given to River Rock Coffee Company at the Platte County Economic Developments Council's Annual Job Development Luncheon. The mayor commented that River Rock has become a favorite morning meeting place, and it's not unusual to walk in and see small committees working on plans for events, or people being interviewed for newspaper articles.
River Rock is located at 170 English Landing Drive and is open for breakfast and lunch M-S. Regulars cite its home cooking and friendly atmosphere as good reasons for repeat visits.