Note:  These minutes should be considered a draft until they are approved by the Board of Aldermen at the meeting of July 5, 2005.

 

Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI

June 7, 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                -    Arrived at 6:05 p.m.

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                              -    Absent with prior notice

 

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION AND REAL ESTATE UNDER AUTHORITY OF RSMo 610.021(1) AND (2) ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE. MOTION CARRIED.

 

AT APPROXIMATELY 7:10 P.M., ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN MOVED TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE.  MOTION CARRIED. 

 

The regular board meeting started at approximately 7:16 p.m. with attendance noted as above and below.

 

ALSO PRESENT:    City Administrator Joe Turner

                                                            Police Chief Bill Hudson

                                                            Community Development Director Sean Ackerson

                                                            Public Works Director Jeff Rupp

                                                            Dan Koch, Project Manager

                                                            City Attorney Jack Campbell

                                                            Tom Hutsler, Harry Sievers

                                                            Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite

                                                            4 Boy Scouts:   Myles Musselman, Nicholas Fehner, Cameron Jones

  and Jach Harrington

 

MEDIA PRESENT:    Joe Gleason for Channel 2

                                                            Nancy Jack for Luminary

                                                            Kim Bui for KC Star

                                                            Bill O’Malley for Platte Landmark

 

 

Mayor Dusenbery announced that in the Executive Session prior to this meeting, the following two motions were made and passed.

 

ALDERMAN RITTMAN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE CITY ADMINISTRATOR JOE TURNER TO CONTRACT WITH AN OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING FIRM TO COMPARE CITY HALL PROPOSALS FROM THREE FIRMS; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 7-0.

 

ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED TO AUTHORIZE CITY ADMINISTRATOR JOE TURNER TO MOVE FORWARD WITH ARRANGEMENTS FOR AN APPRAISAL OF THE CURRENT CITY HALL, TO BE DONE AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME BEFORE CLOSING; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 7-0.

 

BOY SCOUTS

 

Life Scouts Myles Musselman, Nicholas Fehner and Jack Harrington from Troop 180 in Gladstone introduced themselves and stated they were attending for their communications merit badges.   Cameron Jones from Troop 314 in Platte Woods said he was attending for his communications merit badge and he is also a life scout.   

 

REVIEW OF MINUTES

 

Mayor Dusenbery noted a Summary of Action Items from the May 17th meeting was in the packets and the full minutes for May 17th will be approved at the June 7th board meeting.

 

CITIZEN INPUT

 

Model A Appreciation Day Report

 

Jim Spawn distributed an Event Summary to the Board on the success of the Model A Appreciation Day held May 28th.  A copy is attached to these minutes.  Mr. Spawn thanked staff who all worked so hard to help make it a success and he especially commended Butch Lovell for his dedicated assistance that day.  Alderman McCoy asked if they planned to return next year.  Mr. Spawn said they enjoy holding it here in Parkville and hope to return next year.

 

Café Cedar request for temporary caterer’s/liquor permit for bike night. 

 

Mayor Dusenbery asked for clarification of the area being requested for this permit because it looked like it might affect other businesses in the area.  Since there was no one there to represent Café Cedar, Tom Hutsler who owns the property leased to Café Cedar addressed the board from the podium and offered additional information on this request.  Brief discussion followed.  The mayor said she would prefer that, if this request is approved, it will be with confirmation of 100% approval by the surrounding merchants.  Alderman Sportsman asked Mr. Hutsler to show the board exactly on the map, (provided with the written request), where they would be setting up.

 

ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN MOVED TO TABLE THIS REQUEST FROM CAFÉ CEDAR FOR A TEMPORARY CATERER’S/LIQUOR PERMIT FOR BIKE NIGHT UNTIL THE BOARD OR STAFF HAVE TIME TO HEAR FROM SURROUNDING BUSINESSES THAT THIS DECK WON’T INTERFERE WITH THEIR OPPORTUNITY TO DO BUSINESS; ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

MAYOR’S REPORT

 

Emergency Services Update

 

Mayor Dusenbery referred the board to ambulance/emergency services information in the packets.  She announced that on Thursday morning at 9 a.m., she and Alderman Rittman will be meeting at City Hall with MAST representatives to review remaining questions the city has regarding their ambulance service. 

 

Newsletter

 

The mayor reported that it’s time to start working on the next newsletter and she has asked Barbara Lance to begin this task.  Alderman Arnold asked about the target date for articles and when it will go to press.  After brief discussion, the mayor said that on or near the first week in August will be best and she asked anyone with articles or topic suggestions to contact Barbara Lance. 

 

National League of Cities 2005 Expo

 

The mayor asked that the board consider information they’ve received about the agenda for the National League of Cities “Congress of Cities and Expositions” that will be held in December of this year in Charlotte.  The mayor said that we need to look at our budget for how many and who should attend from the City of Parkville. 

 

Other Updates

 

Mayor Dusenbery commented on what a great weekend it was for Parkville with the Trails Day celebration on Saturday and the grand opening celebration for the Salvation Army Homeless Shelter, which we are very proud to have here in Parkville.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

City Administrator Joe Turner asked Project Manager Dan Koch to provide update to the board on the Auto Horn System regulations and what steps the city needs to take next.  He reported that the decibel level requirement has now changed from 110 to 92 on the decibel scale and from ¼ mile away to 15 –20 seconds before arrival at the intersection.  Mayor Dusenbery said it would help to see some type of graphic provided at the next meeting illustrating these changes. Mr. Koch said he would work on compiling that information for the next meeting.

 

 

 

Financing Contract with Curious Eye Productions

 

Mr. Turner reviewed the financing options and budget impact for the contract with Curious Eye Productions. 

 

ALDERMAN MCCOY MOVED TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO USE PROJECTED BUDGET SURPLUS FROM HEALTH INSURANCE TO PAY FOR FINANCING $12,000 CONTRACT WITH CURIOUS EYE FOR JULY TO DECEMBER 2005; AND, PAY $2,000 FROM CITY HALL BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE UNANTICIPATED LABOR EXPENSE; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

Sales Tax Reports

 

Joe Turner reviewed sales tax reports.  Alderman McCoy requested that additional columns be inserted in the future to show cumulative actual versus cumulative budget figures.

           

Additional Funding for Old Parkville Cemetery

 

Mr. Turner reviewed his policy report regarding this request for approval for funds to cover additional maintenance fees for the Old Parkville Cemetery.  He also noted that next year this line item in the 2006 budget will include sufficient funding for this need.

 

ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL $1,300 NEEDED FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE OLD PARKVILLE CEMETERY; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 7-0.

 

Update to the Board Ethics Ordinance Draft

 

City Attorney Jack Campbell reviewed with the board the latest version of the Ethics Ordinance, especially noting the new additions to Section 6 regarding Conflicts of Interest.  Mr. Campbell extended appreciation to Community Development Director Sean Ackerson for his assistance on this ordinance.  Mr. Campbell noted that the State of Missouri does not have strong conflict of interest laws but provisions in this new ordinance make that language clear.  The goal now, he said, is for this to be on the next meeting agenda as an action item.

 

Memo re Goal-Setting for Board of Aldermen

 

Mr. Turner reviewed the goal-setting retreat scheduled for July 5th.  He explained that the expectation is for Retreat to begin at 5 p.m. and at 7 p.m. there will be a break to hold an abbreviated regular Board Meeting to cover any urgent items that can’t wait until July 19th.  After the Board Meeting adjourns, the goal-setting retreat will resume.

 

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

 

Public Works Director Jeff Rupp reviewed the policy report for this contract with McConnell and Associates to construct the proposed White Alloe parking lot, funded by 2004 Capital Improvement funds.

 

C/A Bill to Authorize Contract with McConnell & Associates for White Alloe Parking Lot

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT C/A BILL 148, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH McCONNELL & ASSOCIATES FOR WHITE ALLOE CREEK PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING, ALDERMAN FRIEDMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT C/A BILL 148 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT C/A BILL 148 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 148; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

C/A Bill 148 was posted on 6/03/05.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT

 

Bills to Authorize Employment of Two New Police Officers:  Noah Weigler and Travis Hampton

 

Chief Hudson was available to answer any questions the board may have regarding two hiring ordinances to fill police officer vacancies.  The proposed new hires are Noah Weigler and Travis Hampton.

           

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2219, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF NOAH WEIGLER AS POLICE OFFICER BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2219 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 2219 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2199; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

Bill 2219 was posted on 6/03/05.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2220, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF TRAVIS HAMPTON AS POLICE OFFICER BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY; ALDERMAN ARNOLD SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL 2220 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 2220 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2200; ALDERMAN McCOY SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

Bill 2220 was posted on 6/03/05.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE A-767

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-767, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-767 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-767 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-767; ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

                                                                                                        

Bill A-767 was posted on6/03/05.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Ad hoc Ambulance Committee – Mr. Rittman had a few updates he wanted to share from recent exchanges of information with MAST.  He noted that we now see that MAST has 2 categories of emergencies:  Life-threatening or Non-life-threatening.  Their statistics reflect their response times for life-threatening average 8 minutes and 59 seconds, and for non-threatening the response times average 12 minutes and 59 seconds.  Mr. Rittman said a minor request made to North Platte for additional information is pending and further update on this will be reported as soon as it’s known.

 

Chamber of Commerce/Events – Mrs. Butcher reported that the Chamber of Commerce After Hours will be held at Parkville Floral on June 16th from 5-7 p.m. with a drawing held for a dozen roses.

 

Channel 2 and Website – No report.

 

Financial Report – No report. 

 

Main Street Parkville – Mr. Rittman reported the next Main Street Association meeting will be June 14th at 9 a.m. at Stone Canyon.  Mayor Dusenbery said Christmas lights should be discussed since this needs to be resolved soon.

 

MARC Smoke-free Communities issue – Mayor Dusenbery asked if anyone on the board would volunteer to cover this topic since we should continue to be apprised on MARC’s handling of this issue.  Alderman Friedman said he would make every effort to attend the MARC meetings and report back to the board.

 

Nature Sanctuary - Mr. McCoy reported that, among other activities, Jim Reed is busy with a full enrollment for the PNS Nature Day Camps in June.  Other activities include a number of workdays scheduled to help maintain and chip the trails.

 

Community Land and Recreation Board – Mrs. Arnold reported that CLARB has approved a Beautification Grant submitted by Janet Canseco for Pinecrest; electric pedestals have been approved for the ELP; and Paul Gross from the Veterans of Foreign Wars has been working with them regarding the Vietnam Wall event scheduled for August 18th – 20th.  Discussion of the naming of the shelters being rebuilt this summer ensued.  Mr. Sportsman asked if we could solicit input form families who have contributed so much regarding the names planned for the new shelters in ELP.  Mrs. Arnold said the CLARB had concerns about how they could choose just two families to honor when so many families in Parkville have contributed so much for the betterment of the community.  Mr. Sportsman said he would rather identify only 2 or 3 individuals or families than none.  Mrs. Arnold noted that Harry Sievers had suggested military heroes from Parkville might be more appropriate and there had been a number of other proposals regarding names.  Mr. Rupp said actually any final decision on the naming of the shelters would have to be deferred until the 15-year plan if set and they have had time to re-identify every use for the park and facility.  Mr. Sportsman said he has no problem with delaying the vote as long as the topic is still in play.

 

Planning – Already covered through Community Development.

 

Economic Development – Mr. Sportsman reported that the Economic Development Committee is off and running.  They recently met with Pete Fullerton of the Platte County EDC, who was extremely cooperative and supportive with offers for education assistance and frequent communication to facilitate this new committee’s success.  Mayor Dusenbery asked if the EDC might consider attendance at the 2006 International Shopping Center Convention.  She said that officials from the City of Riverside recently attended the 2005 Convention and they are aggressively pursuing development in this area.

 

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

 

Alderman Butcher said she requested to be placed on the agenda to present new information to the board regarding the Riverfront Cell Tower issue and to ask the board to take more time to review this prior to any final decision being made.  A copy of her detailed report to the board is attached to these minutes.  Following discussion of the new information submitted which included a picture Mrs. Butcher took with a suburban vehicle parked in front to better show the scale of size of the proposed tower, it was agreed that whether or not, and where, to put a tower is a separate issue from how any proceeds from approval of a cell tower would be spent or diverted.  Mr. Hutsler suggested that this topic warrants a public hearing so all citizens can be informed and participate in the process.  Mayor Dusenbery said she agreed but we are still in the investigative stage of this discussion and far from the point where a public hearing is warranted.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

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

 

The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:52 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Submitted by: _____________________________________

                      Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite, 06/19/05