Minutes of Regular Meeting
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI
February 1, 2005
These minutes are not official until they have been approved by the Board of Aldermen at the meeting of February 15, 2005.
Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and explained that Mayor Kathryn Dusenbery was ill.
Ward 1 Alderman Jack Friedman - present
Ward 1 Alderman Charlie Poole - ABSENT - ILL
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 Marc Sportsman - ABSENT WITH PRIOR NOTICE
Ward 4 Alderman Brian Atkinson - present
ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Joe Turner
Police Chief Bill Hudson
Public Works Director Jeff Rupp
Community Development Director Sean Ackerson
Project Manager Dan Koch
City Attorney Jack Campbell
City Clerk Barbara Lance
Danny Accurso requesting resort liquor license for Touche
Kenny Parrish requesting permission for Riegelman Run and
presenting lighting offer for English Landing Park.
John Miller for Friends of the Parkville Animal Shelter
requesting permission for FoPAS Auction May 1
Boy Scout Zach McPherson
Tom Hutsler for Main Street Parkville Association
MEDIA PRESENT: Nancy Jack for Parkville Luminary
Marte Zirschky for Platte Dispatch
Kim Bui for Kansas City Star
Bill O'Malley for Platte Landmark
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 18, 2005 BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferguson announced the following items would be deferred to the next meeting:
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO TABLE THE ABOVE ITEMS UNTIL THE BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 2005; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Liquor License for Touche. Mr. Accurso was there to request a resort liquor license for his nightclub, Touche. He will abide by the requirements (to sell $50,000 of food annually) by working with local restaurant YaYa's to provide food.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE A RESORT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR TOUCHE CONTINGENT UPON RECEIPT OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED BY OUR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Banner Approval for Art at Park. Mrs. Lance explained that Park University representative Linda Doubenmeier requested banner approval for Art at Park, but that Mrs. Doubenmeier lives in Marshall and was not able to come down for the meeting. The banner would be the same as the one erected last year.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO APPROVE AN ART AT PARK BANNER; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
2004 Turkey Trot. Mr. Parrish thanked the City for its support for the Turkey Trot in November, and said he brought a box of extra T-shirts for City officials and staff. Despite the severe weather, attendance was down only about 100-150 from last year, which was the event's record attendance year. Most of the profits will go into improving the trail in English Landing Park, but, as is their custom, the River Trail Committee will give $1,000 go directly to the Nature Sanctuary. He handed a check for the sanctuary to the city clerk.
2005 Riegelman Run. Mr. Parrish said the date for this event is April 3rd; they will sign up at The Olde Mill before the race, and enjoy a pancake breakfast at Park University afterwards. They would like permission for the race, and to have a banner hung. Their insurance is in place.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF THE RIVER TRAIL COMMITTEE FOR THE ANNUAL RIEGELMAN RUN, AND FOR HANGING OF A BANNER; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Lighting of English Landing Park. Mr. Parrish had portfolios with pictures of light fixtures distributed to officials before the meeting. The River Trail Committee is offering $20,000 for this purpose, which they figure will allow the installation of 12 light assemblies, more if City staff does some of the trenching, etc. Banners, electrical outlets, etc., can be easily attached to the poles, and they are vandal-resistant. The River Trail Committee will offer additional funding in subsequent years and has funding for the first two years now. The hours of lighting would be at the City's option. Holopane, the projected supplier, has been in business for over 100 years.
Mr. Parrish asked officials to review the material between now and the next meeting. He said they would return on February 15th to answer their questions. If they decide to approve the installation, the River Trail Committee would proceed. He advised that there is sometimes a substantial period between ordering and receipt of the materials. These installations can be seen in Raymore-Peculiar Park and at Shawnee Mission Park.
Mr. Ferguson thanked him, saying the lighting would be a wonderful project and one of great benefit to the park patrons. He hoped the Board would be able to work with the committee and get it done as soon as possible. Mrs. Arnold said lighting would add a lot to our festivals.
Friends of the Parkville Animal Shelter Auction. Mr. Miller said this group would like to have their second auction on May 1st. They would like to use Farmers Market again, to have a banner hung, and to use the train depot for a silent auction. They currently use the depot for their meetings, and know how to take care of it.
ALDERMAN ARNOLD MOVED TO APPROVE ALL OF THE ABOVE REQUESTS - USE OF THE FARMERS MARKET AND THE DEPOT MAY 1st, AND THE BANNER; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Mr. Ferguson read a joint resolution between Platte County Commissioners and the Parkville Board of Aldermen strongly urging the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to widen and improve Highway 45 as soon as possible.
ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED TO SIGN AND DELIVER THE RESOLUTION; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
A report on a meeting with Arabia Museum owners was included in the packets.
Mr. Turner said at the next meeting he will have a response to the management letter included in the auditor's report last year.
Mr. Ackerson said they called people who had contacted them since the last meeting about the car wash, and told them the matter would not be considered until the next meeting.
Mr. McCoy brought up the subject of how to let people know when items are tabled. If a large group is expected, he said, the number of minutes to allow each speaker could be decided before the meeting begins. Mr. Ferguson suggested aldermen give the matter some consideration and come up with a policy. He asked Mr. Ackerson to provide input on the matter. Mr. Ackerson agreed.
Mr. Koch distributed booklets entitled "Public Works Department Comprehensive Asset Management Plan, in accordance with GASB 34 Public Infrastructure Asset Management Guidelines." It is available at City Hall for review. Mr. Rupp commended Mr. Koch for his valuable assistance in putting the material together.
Ordinance to renew contract with Asplundh for tree work. Mr. Rupp credited the renewal to the good experience with Asplundh to date. The renewal adds an additional cost for discarding the tree debris they carry off, as IT is an additional cost Asplundh did not have to pay before.
Ordinance to contract for sand cover at garage. Mr. Rupp said this item was budgeted at $75,000 in the 2005 budget. Alan Schank has negotiated a contract with Heartland Cover-All to provide this. The contract is for an amount not to exceed $56,619.24, but does not include the asphalt the City crew will put in place before the sand cover is delivered. Most of the items on this contract are estimated, because they depend on the cost of the design. He thanked Mrs. Lance for protecting the City with language she inserted in the contract.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO APPROVE BILL C/A 132, RENEWING THE CONTRACT WITH ASPLUNDH, FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO APPROVE BILL C/A 132 ON FIRST READING AND PASS IT TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO APPROVE BILL C/A 132 ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 132; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Bill C/A 132 was posted 2/1/05.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL C/A 133, CONTRACTING FOR A SAND COVER AT THE CITY GARAGE, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL C/A 133 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT C/A 133 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Bill C/A133 was posted 2/1/05.
Boy Scout Zach McPherson, Troop #444, came to the podium and said he is working on his communications badge. Mr. Ferguson welcomed him.
Chief Hudson said that Officer Kris Cornell has been actively involved with Special Olympics for several years and does the "polar plunge" every winter. He said he thought a number of people would be pleased to have him jump in the lake, and he told Officer Cornell he would do that if enough people donated to have that happen. He invited people to contact Kris Cornell at the Police Department before February 12th if they wanted to donate.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL A-759, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL A-759 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED THAT BILL A-759 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-759; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Bill A-759 was posted 2/1/05.
Ad Hoc Ambulance Committee. No report.
Chamber of Commerce/Events. Mrs. Arnold said they had a great turnout at Business After Hours, and also at Business Over Breakfast. Mayor Kay Barnes spoke at the latter event, which was held at Nick & Jake's.
Channel 2. No report.
Community Center. No report.
Main Street Parkville Association. Mr. Rittman invited Mr. Hutsler to come to the podium and make the report. Mr. Hutsler said at the last MSPA meeting they discussed Christmas lighting. It was moved at the last meeting for MSPA to cover any cost incurred by the City regarding Christmas lights. Most of the property owners or tenants agreed to pay for the lights on their buildings. Under the direction of Neil Davidson volunteers will help string the new lights on those buildings. They did replace a lot of lights on the east side of Main. Mr. Hutsler will pay for replacement of English Landing Center lights. Any electricity that's currently being paid by the landlords or tenants will be paid by them. MSPA will pay any costs the City is paying. There are some code issues. The City actually installed the lights on which there are code issues. He will get together with Senior Inspector Paul Giarratana and work out those costs.
Smoke-free MARC issues. There will be a work session on Monday, February 7th, at 7 p.m.
Parks. No report.
Nature Sanctuary. No report.
Planning and Zoning. Mr. Ferguson said the Planning Commission will meet next Tuesday, February 8.
SPFPD Response Times. Mrs. Lance said this report was included in the packets because Mayor Dusenbery thought it was a good report and she wanted everyone to see it.
MAST Response Times. Chief Hudson said he looked into the MAST issue; response times are running right at 9.2 minutes. The longest time was 23 minutes.
Mr. Rittman said he is trying to lobby MAST to station a unit here before we commit to any financial support.
ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO ADJOURN; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.
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City Clerk Barbara J. Lance - 2/4/05