Regular Meeting
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI
CALL TO ORDER at 6:03 p.m. in Administrative 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 - Absent with prior notice
Ward
3 Alderman Marvin Ferguson - Present
Ward
3 Alderman Linda Arnold - Present
Ward
4 Alderman Marc Sportsman - Absent with prior notice
Ward 4 Alderman Brian Atkinson - Arrived at 6:30 p.m.
Also present at Executive Session: Mayor Dusenbery
Eric Zahnd, Mark Gibson for Platte County,
Chief Bill Hudson
Judge Sandra Ferguson
Lt. John Moyer
City Administrator Joe Turner
City Clerk Barbara Lance
Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite
EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss litigation per RSMo 610.021(1)
ALDERMAN POOLE MOVED TO
ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS
LITIGATION MATTERS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF RSMO
610.021 (1); ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Discussion ensued.
ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
IN THE BOARDROOM; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
ALSO
PRESENT at BA MTG: City Administrator
Joe Turner
Police
Chief Bill Hudson
Police Lt. John Moyer
Public
Works Director Jeff Rupp
Community
Development Director Sean Ackerson
Sr.
Inspector Paul Giarratana
Project
Manager Dan Koch
City
Attorney Jack Campbell
Tony
Borchers, Deborah Butcher, Tom Hutsler, Harry Sievers
Scott
Ritchie, Lex Cameron, Dick Forshoe, Robert Fitzgerald,
Gary
Worden, Sandra Kerns, Al Rower, Doug Bias, Jr.
Assistant
City Clerk Claudia Willhite
City
Clerk Barbara Lance
MEDIA
PRESENT: Joe Gleason for Channel 2
Nancy
Jack for Parkville Luminary
Kara
Cowie for KC Star
Bill
O’Malley for Platte Landmark
Mike
Horine and Anna Jaffe for Channel 2
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES
OF THE JANUARY 6, 2005 BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING AS PUBLISHED; ALDERMAN
FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Request
for Approval to Hang Banner for Passport to Parkville
Sandy Shaw and Winnie Wang addressed the board with their request for approval to hang a banner to promote the ”Passport to Parkville” event scheduled for January 21. The board approved the request 6-0. Alderman Rittman abstained due to his relationship with the Spellman Medical Foundation that will benefit from the proceeds of this special event.
Update
on Main Street Association Restructuring
Due to the length of the agenda, Tom Hutsler requested to postpone this presentation until the next meeting.
Liquor license application for Kelso’s to sell beer and
light wine.
Liquor license application for Kelso’s to sell beer and
light wine was reviewed by the board.
Brief discussion followed.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FROM
KELSO’S TO SELL BEER AND LIGHT WINE, ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED, ALL AYE,
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Mayor Dusenbery requested approval to accept an amendment to the published agenda to allow consideration of a request from Mike Newburger to hold a National Volvo event in Parkville.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE AMENDED AGENDA,
ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Mike Newburger provided details regarding the proposed Volvo Meet that his group is requesting to hold in Parkville on September 17, 2005. The Meet will involve approximately 100 – 150 cars of varied vintages and there will be a judging event. Public Works Director Jeff Rupp said that he and John Conrad have met with Mr. Newburger to review the details and Ballfield 1 in English Landing Park is available and appropriate to accommodate this request. Alderman Friedman asked about a limit on the number of cars that register for the event. Mr. Newburger said that he doubted that the figures would exceed what has been projected but he could coordinate the process to insure that it will be limited to 100 – 150 Volvos.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST TO HOLD THE
NATIONAL VOLVO MEET IN PARKVILLE ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2005, ALDERMAN FERGUSON
SECONDED, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Sr. Building Inspector Paul Giarratana gave a detailed report that included a slide show showing existing problems with the current electrical system used for the holiday lighting in the OTD area. A paper copy of this presentation will be on file with these minutes. Mr. Giarratana provided an estimate annual cost for 3,500 lamps based on $.87 per hour. He noted the estimates that follow do not include any installation or maintenance costs and they are: six hours per day for $1,902 per year; eight hours per day for $2,536 per year and twelve hours per day for $3,804 per year,
Discussion ensued. Neil Davidson concurred with Mr. Giarratana’s report and said that his prior estimate on this cost had a math error that caused his estimate to be too low. Based on the information provided in this report and the grand total of approximately $26,000 for all the electric work, panel replacements, bulbs and related installation costs, in addition to the annual electricity bill of approximately $3,500 per year, it was determined this is an non-budgeted item that the city can not commit to take on. Mayor Dusenbery said that she has explained to the Main Street Association that this is not an expense in the city’s approved 2005 budget. She asked the board if they had any additional comments or questions. There were none. The mayor stressed that the city was not against this lighting proposal but the city can only offer to possibly help with expertise and labor, and would not be able to help financially in 2005. The mayor thanked Mr. Giarratana and Neil Davidson for all their research on this matter and asked the Main Street Association to review the issue for what they might be able to do collectively to accomplish the year-round lighting goal.
Northland Chamber of Commerce Marketing Event in Jefferson
City
The mayor referred the board to a proposed plan summary drafted by Barbara Lance for the City of Parkville to participate in the Northland Chamber of Commerce marketing exhibit in Jefferson City scheduled for April 18, 2004.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NORTHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MARKETING EVENT IN JEFFERSON CITY ON APRIL 18, 2005, ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
City Attorney Jack Campbell informed the board
of a decision rendered in our favor regarding the lawsuit on the APEX Plaza
development that challenged our zoning procedures. The mayor asked Mr. Campbell to check and report back to the
board on how much this lawsuit costs the city.
City Administrator Joe Turner reviewed his
policy report regarding the ordinance for approval of the neighborhood
improvements to the National Southside area.
Mayor Dusenbery commented on the dramatic improvement this will make to
traffic flow on Crooked Road. Tony Borchers was available to answer any questions
or concerns. Mr. Borchers added that
this agreement would not in any way, usurp the city’s power or authority to
review and inspect improvements made within the City of Parkville for this
project funded by support from Platte County.
Bill
to Approve Agreement re National Southside N.I.D.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED
THAT BILL C/A 130, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AGREEMENT
WITH PLATTE COUNTY FOR THE NATIONAL SOUTHSIDE N.I.D., BE APPROVED FOR FIRST
READING; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED
THAT BILL C/A 130 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY
TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED
THAT BILL C/A 130 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 130; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL
AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
AYES: ALDERMEN ARNOLD, RITTMAN, ATKINSON,
FRIEDMAN, McCOY, FERGUSON AND POOLE.
Bill
C/A 130 was posted on 01/14/05.
Request
for Approval to purchase Channel 2 Equipment
Joe Turner reviewed the request for board
approval to proceed with the Channel 2 equipment purchase as submitted in the
approved Channel 2 Master Plan. Brief
discussion followed. Gary Worden said
he would look at the options for potential funds from various PCDC sources to
install a microwave that would allow roving camera filming with a view of the
City of Parkville. Anna Jaffe said that
she and Mike Horine will perform an assessment of what this would require as
soon as weather and schedule will allow.
Alderman Rittman asked that they also consider provision for capacity to
do live broadcasts from the field.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE
THE REQUEST TO PROCEED WITH THE CHANNEL 2 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE, NOT TO EXCEED
$8,000, ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE, MOTINO PASSED 7-0.
Bill
to Authorize Mayor to sign maintenance contract with E & M Precast
Mr. Turner explained that this is a small
recurring maintenance contract that is presented in ordinance form as done in
the past.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED
THAT BILL C/A 131, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH E&M PRECAST FOR THE SEWER JET AERATION
SYSTEM AT THE STREET BARN, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED;
ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED
THAT BILL C/A 131 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY
TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED
THAT BILL C/A 131 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 131; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL
AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
AYES: ALDERMEN ARNOLD, RITTMAN, ATKINSON,
FRIEDMAN, McCOY, FERGUSON AND POOLE.
Bill
C/A 131 was posted on 01/14/05.
Memo
re Work Sessions scheduled
Joe Turner reviewed his memo regarding two
scheduled work sessions, one for January 25th to discuss City Hall
Improvements and space needs analysis with WSKF and the other one on February 7th
to discuss the Smoke-free Issue.
Alderman Rittman pointed out that Platte County is having a public
meeting on January 25th regarding traffic problems and proposed
solutions for Barry Road and I-29 that causes a schedule conflict for anyone
wanting to attend both. Discussion
followed and it was agreed by all to move the January 25th work
session to Monday, January 24th.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Public
Hearing to consider an application to rezone land at Hwy 45 & Brink-Myer
Rd.
Community Development Director Sean Ackerson
reviewed details submitted in his policy report for the issue of rezoning
approximately10.47 acres located at Highway 45 and Brink-Myer Road from Platte
County P-1 and C-H to Parkville B-2.
He pointed out that this is coming before the board as a public hearing. The first public hearing was presented before
the Planning Commission on December 14, 2004.
(Note: A copy of application summary and all supporting documentation,
map and application history is on file with the approved ordinance in the city
clerk’s office).
The applicant, Mr. Farley, Vertical Ventures,
noted that the Platte C-H and Parkville B-2 are very similar zoning and this is
just the first step to any development proceeding in that area.
The mayor then opened the public hearing
regarding application to rezone land at Hwy 45 & Brink-Myer Road.
Scott Ritchie, a resident of unincorporated Platte County, requested that the process regarding such zone changes be improved. He stated that a preliminary plan should be required prior to any rezoning approval. Mr. Ritchie requested to have the issue tabled tonight until more information is available such as lighting concerns, privacy remaining for homes affected and traffic/speed limit issues.
Lex Cameron, a homeowner who lives close to the development area being discussed, suggested that International Dark Sky regulations should apply. He said he was concerned with the truck noise this development might bring.
Dick Forshoe echoed similar concerns regarding traffic, lighting, and noise. Mr. Forshoe requested to table the issue until full cooperation from MODOT is received.
Mr. Farley, the applicant, said there absolutely would not be a truckstop in this development. He added that until a final plat can be determined, there really isn’t anything to discuss in a full neighborhood meeting.
The mayor closed the public hearing.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED
THAT BILL 2195, AN ORDINANCE REZONING 10.47 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 45 A.K.A. TOM WATSON PARKWAY AND BRINK-MYER ROAD
FROM PLATTE COUNTY P-1 AND C-H TO PARKVILLE B-2 (GENERAL BUSINESS), BE
APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE;
MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED
THAT BILL 2195 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 2195 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2175;
ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
AYES: ALDERMEN RITTMAN, FRIEDMAN, POOLE, FERGUSON,
ATKINSON, McCOY AND ARNOLD
Bill
2195 was posted on 1/14/05.
Sign permit for Pride Cleaners (B-4)
Following brief discussion on the sign permit requested by Pride Cleaners, ALDERMAN POOLE MOVED TO APPROVE SIGN PERMIT AS REQUESTED BY PRIDE CLEANERS WITH THE STIPULATION THAT PARKVILLE COMMONS HAS APPROVED THE SIGN AND ILLUMINATION PERIOD WILL BE A MAXIMUM OF 5 AM TO MIDNIGHT; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Request
for approval of Car Wash by S & O Development
Sean Ackerson reviewed his staff report on the application submitted by
S & O Development and RD&H LLC requesting approval of a proposed change
of plan and use in a “B-4” district to allow for Parkville Commons Carwash at
the SW corner of 63rd Street and Highway 9. (Said report is attached to official minutes
on file.) Mr. Ackerson reported that
the proposed plan does match the design of other Parkville Commons buildings
and landscaping in this design exceeds the requirements. He then reviewed a communication (also
attached to these minutes on file) from Jay Norco, Shafer, Kline & Warren,
Inc., regarding their review of the preliminary site plan for this car
wash. Public Works Director Jeff Rupp
said that he shares the concerns expressed by SKW, especially regarding the oil
separator. Alderman Rittman asked if
the carwash will generate any significant sales tax revenue and Darrell
Parrish, RDH, LLC confirmed that it would not.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MADE A MOTION TO TABLE THIS REQUEST UNTIL A FUTURE
MEETING WHEN MORE OF THE OUTSTANDING QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS CAN BE ADDRESSED;
ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.
A request then came from several people in the audience for opportunity
to express their views and concerns about this specific application. Discussion ensued. As a point of order, the issue was then removed from the table to
allow concerned citizens to speak.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO REMOVE THE ISSUE FROM THE TABLE, ALDERMAN
ARNOLD SECONDED, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.
Sandra Kerns said she especially wanted to speak while city attorney,
Jack Campbell was still there because she had serious doubts about the
interpretation of zoning for that area that he might need to research. She added that a couple of years ago there
was a similar application requesting approval for a car wash in that area that
was denied due to zoning issues. She
added that this would add to existing flooding problems on 63rd
Street and quality of life issues for nearby residents.
Al Rower said he wanted to point out that the original shopping center
approval did not include a car wash.
Mr. Rower expressed traffic concerns and how long lines waiting to use
the car wash would be addressed.
Scott Ritchie expressed safety concerns about potential chemical
spills, ignitable items and proper exits.
Doug Bias Jr. shared his opposition based on concerns for the safety of
children in the neighborhood due to the increased traffic this will bring and
the school bus stopping on Highway 9.
He also shared concerns regarding added noise pollution from the
high-pressure blowers.
Brief discussion followed and it was agreed that more time is required
to study the request and for the applicant to reply to the neighborhood
concerns.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO RETABLE THE ISSUE, ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED,
ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
PUBLIC
WORKS
Bill
to authorize Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 150 (to allow merging of Tree Board, Parks Committee and Events
Committee)
Public Works Director Jeff Rupp reviewed his report on the proposed
bill to authorize an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 150. This will allow the merging of the current
Tree Board, Parks Committee and Events Committee. Mr. Rupp pointed out that since the packets were distributed, it
has been recommended that it would be wiser to establish this new board as a
9-member board from the start. This
would change the number of 1-year commissions from 2 members to 4 members. Discussion followed.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO TABLE THE ISSUE UNTIL THE DISCUSSED
REVISIONS CAN BE MADE AND BROUGHT BACK TO THE BOARD AT THE FEBRUARY 1ST
MEETING, ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
REPORT
Chief Hudson stated that it’s occurred to him after three hours into the meeting, to ask Barbara Lance if it’s possible in the future to draw straws for placement on the agenda.
He provided update on recent auto thefts all over the area. With cooperation of the victims and Platte County law enforcement as well as investigation by Parkville officers that included dumpster diving, most of the stolen property has been recovered and charges have been made.
Deer Hunt Update
Future deer hunt dates must be decided by mid-February. Chief Hudson’s recommendation was for November 5th –11th . He pointed out that is a time of higher deer activity and while school is still in session. The second time frame he recommended was January 3rd through the 8th 2006. The total of deer taken during the recent deer hunt was 13, three bucks and seven does from the Nature Sanctuary and two bucks and one doe from Park University.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDED DATES OF NOVEMBER 5-11, 2005 AND JANUARY 3-8, 2006 FOR THE NEXT SCHEDULED ARCHERY DEER HUNT, ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0
Bill
to authorize Platte County Emergency Operations Plan
Chief Hudson explained the need for approval of the bill to authorize
adoption of the Platte County Emergency Operations Plan submitted in the
packets tonight. He noted that this is
an important tool for dealing with emergencies and an officially adopted
emergency plan is a requirement for national and state assistance in disasters
and emergencies.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED
THAT BILL 2196, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ADOPTION OF THE PLATTE COUNTY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN, ADDING CHAPTER 201 TO THE PARKVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE,
CREATING A PARKVILLE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY; NAMING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE PARKVILLE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY; AND AMENDING
RESOLUTION 99-7-1 TO ALLOW EMERGENCY PURCHASES BY ANY DESIGNEE OF THE DIRECTOR
OF THE PARKVILLE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING
BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED
THAT BILL 2196 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 2196 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2176;
ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
AYES: ALDERMEN RITTMAN, FRIEDMAN, POOLE, FERGUSON,
ATKINSON, McCOY AND ARNOLD
Bill
2196 was posted on 1/14/05.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE A-758
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED
THAT BILL A-758, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST
READING; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED
THAT BILL A-758 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY
TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED
THAT BILL A-758 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-758;
ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Bill
A-758 was posted on 1/14/05.
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Ad hoc Ambulance Committee (Mayor Dusenbery) – Mayor Dusenbery reported she will be discussing ambulance issues at the Mayors’ Meeting on the 26th.
Chamber of Commerce/Events (Mrs. Arnold) – Reminder was given by Mrs. Arnold of the Business after Hours event Thursday evening 5-7 at HMS Beagle Science Store and the Business over Breakfast at Nick & Jakes at 7:30 a.m. on January 28th.
Channel 2 and Website (Mr. Atkinson) – No report.
Community Center (Mr. Sportsman) – No report.
Financial Report (Mr. Ferguson) – No report.
Main Street Parkville (Mr. Rittman) – Deferred until next meeting.
MARC Smoke-free Communities issue (Mr. Poole) – Reminder of work session at 7:00 p.m. on February 7th at city hall.
Nature Sanctuary (Mr. McCoy) – Deferred until next meeting.
Parks (Mr. Poole) – No report.
Planning (Mr. Ferguson) – No report.
ADJOURNMENT
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN; ALDERMAN POOLE SECONDED, ALL AYES; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:58 p.m.
Submitted by: _______________________________________
Assistant City Clerk Claudia
Willhite - 1/28/05