Note:  These minutes should be considered a draft until they are approved by the Board of Aldermen at the meeting of June 21, 2005.

 

Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI

May 17, 2005

 

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

 

ROLL CALL

 

Ward 1 Alderman Jack Friedman                -    Present

Ward 1 Alderman Deborah Butcher                -    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 McCOY MOVED TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS REAL ESTATE UNDER AUTHORITY OF RSMo 610.021 (1), ALDERMAN ARNOLD             SECONDED; ALL AYE. MOTION CARRIED.

 

AT APPROXIMATELY 7:09 P.M., ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN MOVED TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE.  MOTION CARRIED. 

 

The regular board meeting started at approximately 7:12 p.m. with attendance noted as above and below.

 

ALSO PRESENT:    City Administrator Joe Turner

                                                            Police Officer Kevin Davis

                                                            Community Development Director Sean Ackerson

                                                            Public Works Director Jeff Rupp

                                                            Dan Koch, Project Manager

                                                            City Attorney Jack Campbell

                                                            Bob Schmidt and Phil Holland from Hunt Martin Materials LLC

                                                            Chris Vukas, MARC

                                                            Tom Hutsler, Harry Sievers, Winnie Wang

                                                            Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite

                                                            Boy Scout Paul Jensen

 

MEDIA PRESENT:    Joe Gleason for Channel 2

                                                            Nancy Jack for Luminary

                                                            Kim Bui for KC Star

                                                            Bill O’Malley for Platte Landmark

 

BOY SCOUT

 

Boy Scout Paul Jensen from Troop 495 came to the podium to introduce himself and stated he was attending for his citizenship in community badge. 

 

REVIEW OF MINUTES

 

ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 19TH, 2005 BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING AS CORRECTED; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 27TH, 2005 WORK SESSION AS PUBLISHED; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 3RD, 2005 WORK SESSION AND MAY 3RD BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING WITH THREE SPECIFIC CORRECTIONS AS NOTED IN THESE MINUTES; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Note:  At Alderman Rittman’s request, the three corrections referred to in the approval of the May 3rd BA minutes are as follows:  (1) add an attachment that was missing from Southern Platte Fire Protection District showing MAST response times for November 2004; (2) add clarification to the fact that Alderman Rittman’s motion, seconded by Alderman Friedman, to go forward with review and consideration of a cell tower was withdrawn for procedural reasons because further public discussion was requested; and (3) further clarify in those minutes that Resident George Kaneaster’s comment that followed had nothing to do with the preceding motion that had been made and withdrawn. 

 

CITIZEN INPUT

FIREWORKS DISPLAY

 

ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM PRO FIREWORKS FOR APPROVAL FOR A 5-MINUTE FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON MAY 23RD FOR A WEDDING BEING HELD AT THE NATIONAL; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED, ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

UPDATE FROM HUNT MARTIN MATERIALS (FORMERLY MARTIN MARIETTA)

 

Phil Holland, Operations Manager, from Hunt Martin Materials attended, with other Hunt Martin Materials management staff, to provide update and report that there were no significant operational changes since their joint venture was completed at the end of December 2004.  Discussion followed regarding the fact that the State of Missouri has no regulations on ground vibration although Kansas has a 1.0 regulation. Mr. Holland said their goal is not to exceed .5.  He said their highest reading in March was .4.  He noted that atmospheric conditions will always be a factor and that the body is a sensitive seismograph.  Alderman Rittman suggested that a seismograph should be placed at Riss Dam for added safety.  Alderman Sportsman suggested better utilization of Channel 2.  Mr. Schmidt said they would be glad to do that and to make future presentations after annual meetings with residents. The mayor asked that they return to the board prior to getting close to any residential neighborhoods because there often are phone calls from concerned citizens regarding the blasting noise. They offered to provide additional education to the citizens in the area regarding the true noise level measurements on the blasting that Hunt Martin Materials is doing and the minimal potential for any resulting foundation problems.   All agreed that improved communication with residents and ongoing public information distributed in a variety of formats could prevent costly misconceptions and concerns for the community.

 

TOM HUTSLER RE PICNIC LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BIKE NIGHT. 

 

Mr. Hutsler announced to the board that the Main Street Association had decided they didn’t need the picnic liquor license for Bike Night that had been requested and approved at the last board meeting.  He stated that they have determined the area restaurants can handle that need.

 

ALDERMAN ATKINSON MOVED TO WITHDRAW APPROVAL FOR A PICNIC LIQUOR LICENSE

FOR BIKE NIGHT; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

MAYOR’S REPORT

Announcements

 

Mayor Dusenbery announced that the city is entertaining proposals regarding possible location of a new city hall.  She said that information packets will be available at the front desk and interested parties should contact the city with proposals by June 3rd.

 

The Mayor said there was a Request for Approval for Amended Agenda which adds an Update from City Attorney Jack Campbell under Mayor’s Report and which adds, under Public Works, an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2182 Condemning Fee Interest to Certain Tracts of Land for Location of City Waste Treatment Plant Sludge Application Area. 

 

ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO AGENDA OF MAY 17, 2005; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2182.

 

City Attorney Jack Campbell reviewed this ordinance with the board and explained that it serves to add more detail to the legal description of the Ordinance 2182.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2217, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2182 AND CONDEMNING THE FEE INTEREST TO CERTAIN TRACTS OF LAND FOR THE LOCATIONOF A CITY WASTE TREATMENT PLANT SLUDGE APPLICATION AREA AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF JUST COMPENSATION THEREFOR AND DIRECTING THAT THE CONDEMNSATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE OWNERS BE FILED, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2217 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 2217 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2197; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill 2217 was posted on 5/13/05.

 

Update to the Board on Planning Commission Bylaws and Ethics Ordinance Draft

 

City Attorney Jack Campbell explained to the board that he and Sean Ackerson have been working with Al McCormick, the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, on the bylaws governing the Commission.  He then distributed the latest version of the Ethics Ordinance he has drafted and he stated that this version goes above and beyond State of Missouri requirements and Missouri Municipal League recommendations.  He added that it also calls for the creation of a

5-member Ethics Commission.  Mr. Campbell said he hoped the board will be ready to vote on this ordinance at the next meeting.

 

Mayor Dusenbery said that due to heavy demands on everyone’s schedules at this time, she would like to ask that everyone review this draft and direct any questions and/or comments by email to Sean Ackerson, who will then forward all responses together to Jack Campbell for processing.

 

Economic Development Committee Nominations.  

 

Alderman Sportsman said the candidates nominated to serve with him on the new Economic Development Committee are Debbie Hopkins, President of the Parkville Chamber of Commerce; H.B. Turner, President of Heatron Company; Roger Hershey, Vice President and General Counsel for Park University; and Jim Allen, Managing Director of The National.  Mr. Sportsman said one more position yet to be filled and their first order of business is to contact Pete Fullerton with Platte County Economic Development to learn of their current priorities.

 

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSED NOMINATIONS TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE.  MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Northland Regional Ambulance District. 

 

A presentation was made by the Northland Regional Ambulance District (NORAD) Executive Director William Bishop regarding potential emergency services they could provide to the City of Parkville.  Currently, he said, NORAD, has no coverage in Parkville.  A copy of his presentation is attached to these minutes.

 

Memo re Sewer Plant and Hwy. 45

 

The mayor reviewed her memo to the board providing update on the Missouri Department of Natural Resources ammonia discharge limits and the widening of Highway 45.  A copy is attached to these minutes.

 

MARC Request for Resolution of Support

 

Sean Ackerson explained the value of this Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) water quality resolution to the City of Parkville as it supports efforts to develop critical regional water quality protection policy and planning framework.  Chris Vukas from MARC was available to answer any questions from the board.  Brief discussion followed.

 

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO DIRECT THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE RESOLUTION

SUPPORTING MARC’S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP REGIONAL WATER QUALITY PROTECTION POLICY AND PLANNING FRAMEWORK; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 8-0.  Note:  The number assigned to this resolution is 05-02-05.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

Bill to Authorize Employment of Cheryl Schmalz as Court Clerk

 

Justin Kuder was available to answer any questions regarding the bill to authorize employment of Cheryl Schmalz as Court Clerk. 

           

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2218, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF CHERYL SCHMALZ AS COURT CLERK BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2218 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 2218 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2198; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill 2218 was posted on 5/13/05.

 

Request for Direction on Insurance Premium Increase. 

 

Justin Kuder reviewed his policy report regarding the request for board direction regarding renewal of the city’s current UnitedHealthcare and Delta Dental insurance plans.  Mr. Kuder explained that the 2005 budget was set with a possible 9% increase anticipated for UnitedHealthcare and that the increase this year came in at 4.8%.  Brief discussion followed regarding options and budget impact scenarios.  Alderman Rittman recommended that Mr. Kuder ask the insurance company what enhancements to the plan accompany the proposed increase in rates.  Alderman Atkinson stated that this is a good rate and the city should be careful not to be tagged with a teaser rate offered by a new carrier that might later impose a much high percentage increase.

 

ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED TO PROCEED WITH STAFF RECOMMENDED OPTION 2 WHICH WILL HAVE THE CITY INCREASE ITS CONTRIBUTION AMOUNTS TO $555 MEDICAL AND THE AMOUNT OF THE EMPLOYEE-ONLY PREMIUM FOR DENTAL, WITH THE CAVEAT THAT STAFF WILL NEGOTIATE WITH BOTH PLANS FOR WHAT PLAN ENHANCEMENTS WILL ACCOMPANY THE PROPOSED RATE INCREASES; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIES 8-0.

PUBLIC WORKS

 

RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT OF CITY TO ISSUE BONDS.     

 

Public Works Director Jeff Rupp reviewed the policy report regarding the request for resolution declaring intent of city to issue bonds for financing of sewer lines within the Brush Creek drainage area.  Janet Garms of Kutak Rock LLP and Developer Richard Kopp were available to further explain the proposed project and answer any questions from the board.

 

ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN MOVED THAT RESOLUTION # 05-01-05 DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF PARKVILLE TO ISSUE BONDS FOR THE FINANCING OF CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER LINES WITHIN THE BRUSH CREEK DRAINAGE AREA BE APPROVED; ALDERMAN FERGUSON SECONDED; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

C/A BILL AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH COLEMAN EQUIPMENT INC.

 

Jeff Rupp reviewed the policy report accompanying this contract ordinance.  He explained that this piece of equipment (a tractor/mower) was in the 2005 budget for the amount of $7,000 and he requests that the board approve to proceed with this contract as planned and to approve the second payment from the 2006 budget of $4,251.66 as submitted in his report.

 

            ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 147, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH COLEMAN EQUIPMENT INC., FOR LEASE/PURCHASE OF A TRACTOR MOWER, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL C/A 147 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 147 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 147.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

C/A Bill 147 was posted on 5/13/05.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT

 

Officer Kevin Davis reported that the Parkville Police department is preparing for applicant testing of 12 candidates competing for two positions they hope to fill by the next board meeting. 

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE A-766

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-766, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-766 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-766 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-766; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

                                                                                                        

Bill A-766 was posted on5/13/05.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Ad hoc Ambulance Committee – Alderman Rittman provided some general follow-up information on MAST run times and area ambulance activity reports he has requested and received.  Mayor Dusenbery asked Mr. Rittman to lead this adhoc ambulance committee from here forward and to be the board representative to provide updates under committee reports on the agenda.  She added that she will continue to provide any legislative updates available.  Mr. Rittman gave the clerk a request for the District 7 “Response Times” reports for January, February and March of 2005 (just recently received from MAST) be copied and attached to these minutes.

 

Chamber of Commerce/Events – Mrs. Butcher reported that the Chamber of Commerce has been working on decisions regarding signage and furniture for the new office they will be setting up in the Train Depot.  She also provided update on the Model A Appreciation Day activities scheduled for May 28th.

 

Channel 2 and Website – Mr. Atkinson reported that starting tomorrow Channel 2 will be down until approximately June 1st or 2nd while Anna Jaffe and Mike Horine are working to rebuild the Channel 2 format.  Anna said that they have logged over 100 hours of time in May already on this project and they are only about half way through it but the outcome will be worth it.  She said these improvements are important for Channel 2 and results of this upgrade immediately visible as soon as the station is back up.  Alderman Atkinson said he wants to discuss funding options with the city administrator regarding any funds that might be available to help offset the added hours Anna and Mike have been putting in.  Appreciation was extended to Alderman Jack Friedman for his time and skill in helping install the microphone switch boxes at each board members station.

 

Financial Report – Mr. Ferguson referred the board to the Financial Report for March 2005. 

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MARCH 2005 AS SUBMITTED; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Main Street Parkville – No further report.

 

MARC Smoke-free Communities issue – No report.

 

Nature Sanctuary - Mr. McCoy reported that, among other activities, Jim Reed conducted a Nature Exhibit at the Liberty Home Depot in exchange for 48 bluebird box kits that will be used in the PNS Nature Day Camps in June.  Other activities included hikes led and ongoing trail and prairie maintenance planting and weeding.

 

Community Land and Recreation Board – Mrs. Arnold reported that this board is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. on May 18, 2005.

 

Planning – Mr. Ferguson reported that the last Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled for lack of agenda items and the next one is scheduled for June 6th.

 

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

 

Alderman McCoy reported that the Arbor Day celebration in Adams Park last Friday was a great event and to honor Parkville’s Tree City status, Kansas City Power and Light (KCPL) donated 5 trees and 3 lilac bushes that were planted that day in Adams Park.  Mayor Dusenbery concurred that we want to thank KCPL for the trees and bushes donated and she invited everyone to drive by Adams Park to see them.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

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

 

The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:10 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Submitted by: _____________________________________

                      Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite, 06/09/05