Note:  These minutes should be considered a draft until they are approved by the Board of Aldermen at the September 19, 2006 meeting.

 

Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI

September 5, 2006   

                                                                          

 

Ward 1 Alderman Jim Brooks                        -    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 Jeffrey Bay                       -    Present

Ward 4 Alderman Marc Sportsman                -    Present

Ward 4 Alderman Brian Atkinson                  -    Present

 

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 Clerk Barbara Lance

                                                            Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite

                                                            City Attorney Jack Campbell

                                                            Heather Bass, Attorney Jim Bowers

                                                            Keith Billick, John Pepper, Harry Sievers

 

MEDIA PRESENT:                        Nancy Jack for The Parkville Luminary

                                                            Stacy Wiedmeier for The Landmark

                                                            Jared Hoffman for The Sun-Tribune

                                       Joe Gleason for Channel 2

 

 

Mayor Dusenbery reported that at 6:00 p.m. there was an Executive Session held upstairs to discuss real estate and litigation per RSMo610.021 (1) and (2).  There were no actions to report from that meeting.

 

Mayor Dusenbery announced that she needed to request acceptance of an amended agenda to add an agenda item under Citizen Input for nomination of Kendall Welch to the Community Land and Recreation Board.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN ATKINSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BUTCHER TO APPROVE THE REQUEST TO ACCEPT THE AMENDED AGENDA; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

REVIEW OF MINUTES

 

Approval of Minutes of August 15th and August 29th Board Meetings

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 15TH 2006 REGULAR BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING AND THE AUGUST 29TH SPECIAL MEETING; ALDERMAN ATKINSON SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 8-0.

                                               

CITIZEN INPUT

                                                

Heather Bass for Missouri River Paddling Company

 

Mayor Dusenbery pointed out that this agenda item is not for action but for informational purposes.  Public Works Director Jeff Rupp introduced Mrs. Heather Bass, one of the owners of the new business called Missouri River Paddling Company which is officed in English Landing Center between “Body and Soul” and the “Homestead Gift Shop”.   Mr. Rupp reported that all concerns related to issuance of the occupation license for this business have been addressed and set aside; documentation of that was provided in the packets and is attached to these official minutes.  Mr. Rupp’s research of the requirements included discussions with the Corps of Engineers and the Coast Guard concerning commercial use of the Missouri River.  Mrs. Bass explained how the idea for this business was born from a personal passion she and her husband share for canoeing.  She reported that the time frame for the canoe trips they offer will be about 4 hours and with a few exceptions, this will initially be a weekend business.  Alderman Sportsman asked if they would offer one large boat for large groups.  Mrs. Bass said that requires a special permit form the Army Corps of Engineers.  Alderman Butcher said she was glad to see this come to Parkville since tourism advisors have long said that Parkville should take more advantage of the town’s proximity to the river because it offers a strong point of interest resource.

 

Nomination of Kendall Welch to CLARB

 

           IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN BAY AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN TO APPROVE THE NOMINATION OF KENDALL WELCH TO SERVE ON THE COMMUNITY LAND AND RECREATION BOARD; ALL AYE, MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

MAYOR’S REPORT

 

Senior Citizens Month of October Proclamation

 

Mayor Dusenbery read the proclamation to honor and support Senior Citizens month, which she planned to sign after the meeting, hearing no objection from the board.

                       

C/A Ordinance to Amend Contract with Olsson Associates 

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT C/A BILL 179, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN AGREEMENT WITH OLSSON ASSOCIATES FOR SERVICES RELATED TO A SECOND RAILROAD LINE THROUGH PARKVILLE, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT C/A BILL 179 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT C/A BILL 179 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 176; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

C/A Bill 179 was posted on 09/01/06.

                          

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

MoDOT Route 45 Update 

 

Mr. Turner reported that MoDOT has scheduled an informal public meeting at the Community Center on Thursday, September 7th from 4 to 7 p.m. to provide update on the Route 45 widening project.

 

Strategic Goals Update

 

Mr. Turner reviewed the status of the city’s strategic goals that were set in October 2005 Goal Setting session.  A copy of Mr. Turner’s update is attached to these official minutes. 

 

Ordinance re Amendment to AIA Agreement 

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2302, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2250 TO ASSIGN THE CITY’S RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN AND TO THE AIA STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2302 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2302 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2281.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Bill 2302 was posted on 09/01/06.

 

POLICE REPORT

 

Update on recent activities

 

Chief Hudson reported that a copy of the August police report in the packets shows that the crime rate is still down.  The Police department participated in the Parkville Days event and fingerprinted and photographed over 400 children over two days.  Sunday, he said, was rained out.  They also ran a continuous loop of a three-minute film developed by Officer Williams on the Parkville Police department.  Chief Hudson then reported that September 5th was Officer Bradley’s last day since he has chosen to take a one-year contract in Kosovo to train police officers there.  He added that the police department wishes him the best and hates to see him go but knows that we can’t compete with the wage differential.

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

Ordinance to Rezone 29.5 acres from County AG to City R-3 for Forest Park

 

Mr. Ackerson reviewed the Application Summary and related materials provided in the packets for this agenda item. 

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2303, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 405 OF THE PARKVILLE ZONING CODE TO REZONE 29.50 ACRES FROM COUNTY ZONING “AG” AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO “R-3” SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2303 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2303 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2282.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Bill 2303 was posted on 09/01/06.

 

PUBLIC WORKS

 

C/A Contract Ordinance re Agreement for APEX/Cross Road Sewer Line

 

Mr. Rupp reported to the board that this Cooperative Agreement between the Platte County Regional Sewer District (PCRSD) and the City of Parkville sets forth the conditions and code compliance requirements to allow the PCRSD to construct a sewer line within the City-owned right-of-way for Cross Road.  Mr. Rupp said that it was agreed by all attorneys involved that the best approach to this agreement would be to add a signature line for an APEX Development officer to sign, acknowledging their obligations under this agreement.  Attorney Jim Bowers, representing APEX, said the lack of this sewer agreement has been a hold-up for the project and APEX representatives are actively marketing the balance of the site. Mayor Dusenbery said she thought the area looks much improved by what has already been done.

 

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT C/A BILL 180, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PLATTE COUNTY REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT TO ALLOW A SEWER LINE IN THE CROSS ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT C/A BILL 180 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT C/A BILL 180 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE C/A 180; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

C/A Bill 180 was posted on 09/01/06.

 

Ordinance to Employ Kevin Whitney as Seasonal Landscaper

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2304, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF KEVIN WHITNEY AS SEASONAL LANDSCAPER, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2304 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2304 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2283; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Bill 2304 was posted on 09/01/06.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE A-797

           

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-797, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-797 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 A-797 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-797; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill A-797 was posted on 09/01/06.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Animal Shelter  –  Mr. Bay reported that FOPAS will be holding a special event in English Landing Park on September 30th and pet adoptions will also be offered that day.  Mayor Dusenbery said the site for the new shelter has been cleaned up and work started now.

 

Chamber of Commerce/Events – Mrs. Butcher said there was no Chamber report this time and she would be attending a Tourism Advisory Board meeting tomorrow morning, September 6th.

 

Channel 2 and Website – Mr. Atkinson said he had no report.  Alderman Rittman asked if next year’s budget will include funds for video/audio streaming of the board meetings?  Mr. Turner said the funding has not been identified yet but probably proceeds from the sale of the current city hall will be the funding source for this expense.  He said he has discussed this with Mike Horine and Anna Jaffe for the new city hall boardroom.  Mayor Dusenbery said she hopes to see us eventually go “paperless” as the cities of Riverside and North Kansas City have done.  She said it really is more economical in the long run.

 

Community Land and Recreation Board  – Mr. Brooks asked Jeff Rupp to help him recall the date for the P3 session.  Mr. Rupp said he thought it would be the October 11th, the next regular CLARB meeting night.  This is the dream session, he said, for the future parks system.

 

Economic Development Committee –  No report.

 

Farmers Market – Mayor Dusenbery reported that the Farmers Market is still going strong.  She said she bought some really nice cucumbers there last weekend and they still have a wonderful variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

 

Financial Report – No report.

 

Grinder Pumps – Mr. Atkinson reported that research on this topic is in process and once finished, the committee will meet to review.

 

Main Street Parkville – No report.

 

MARC Smoke-free Communities issue – No report.

 

Nature Sanctuary – Mr. McCoy reported that 80 large trash bags of mustard greens were removed from the Nature Sanctuary (N.S.) this summer, in addition to a number of honeysuckle bushes.  He also reported that a prairie was created across from the root cellar and four trees were removed that had fallen across the trail during a storm.  All this was accomplished, he said with the help of the Youth Volunteer Corps, Park University students and N.S. volunteers.

 

Railroad Museum – No report, due to no committee meeting since last update to the board.

 

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

 

Alderman Butcher said she and Sean Ackerson have been discussing a review of the signage in the downtown area.  Mr. Ackerson said several businesses would like to advertise on the backside of their buildings so he’s been reviewing the regulations to allow for this.  Currently, he said, only businesses with a rear entrance are allowed to post signage on the back of their buildings.  He also said that some businesses are placing signs in their windows to the back, which is O.K.  He added that there has been a request to add signage to identify the business district in Parkville.  Mr. Ackerson welcomed comments or questions regarding this issue.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

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

 

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:58 p.m.

 

 

Submitted by: _____________________________________

                      Assistant City Clerk Claudia Willhite, 09/12/06