Note:  These minutes should be considered a draft until they are approved by the Board of Aldermen at the February 20, 2007 meeting.

 

Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI

February 6, 2007   

 

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

                                             City Attorney Jack Campbell

                                             Chief Bill Hudson

                                             Lt. John Moyer

                                             Community Development Director Sean Ackerson

                                             Public Works Director Jeff Rupp

                                             City Engineer Jay Norco

                                             Project Manager Dan Koch

                                             City Clerk Claudia Willhite

                                             Michael Short, Oppenheimer

                                             Janet Garms, Kutak Rock

                                             Michael Gunn, Attorney for Clarence Housh & Jean Bradshaw

                                             Chase Simmons Attorney for 45 Park Place, LLC

                                             Developer Joel Riggs

                                             Dale Brouk, The Clubs at The National, LLC

                                             Debra Herbert, Café des Amis

                                             Resident Harry Sievers

                                             Boy Scout David Clizer

                                            

MEDIA PRESENT:               Nancy Jack for The Parkville Luminary

                                             Stacy Wiedmeier for The Landmark

                                             Jared Hoffman for Sun Publications

                                       Katey McGuckin Woolam for Channel 2

 

Mayor Dusenbery announced there was an Executive Session at 6 p.m. to discuss litigation and real estate per RSMo 610.021(1) and (2) and there were no announcements from that session.

 

Boy Scout David Clizer from Troop 314 said he was attending the board meeting for his communications merit badge.

 

Mayor Dusenbery asked the board’s acceptance of an amended agenda to add two ordinances:  (1) An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Master Repurchase Agreement in connection with the Brush Creek NID limited general obligation temporary notes, series 2006 and (2) a CA Ordinance w/Terracon for Soil Boring and Tech Report for the Brush Creek NID.

 

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

 

REVIEW OF MINUTES

 

Approval of Minutes of January 16th Regular Board Meeting

 

ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 16TH REGULAR BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING; ALDERMAN BROOKS SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Approval of Correction to Minutes of the December 19th Regular Board Meeting

                                   

Following review of the request for correction to the December 19th Regular Board Meeting minutes and explanation from City Attorney Jack Campbell:

 

            ALDERMAN McCOY MOVED TO APPROVE THE CORRECTION REQUESTED TO THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 19TH REGULAR BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING; ALDERMAN BROOKS SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Note:  A copy of said requested corrections is attached to these official minutes.

 

CITIZEN INPUT

                                                

Master Repurchase Agreement for Brush Creek NID Temporary Notes

 

Michael Short explained that authorization of this Repurchase Agreement could save approximately $57,000 in connection with the Brush Creek NID temporary notes, series 2006.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2334,  AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (MRA), ANNEX I – SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO THE MRA AND A CUSTODIAL UNDERTAKING AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC. AND THE BANK OF NEW YORK IN CONNECTION WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LIMITED GENERAL OBLIGATION TEMPORARY NOTES, SERIES 2006 (BRUSH CREEK DRAINAGE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT), BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2334 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 2334 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2312. ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Bill 2334 was posted on 0206/07.

 

Occupational and Liquor License Change for The National

 

            IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN ATKINSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN SPORTSMAN TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR A RESORT LIQUOR LICENSE AND SUNDAY SALES FOR THE CLUBS AT THE NATIONAL, LLC; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Debra Herbert for Café des Amis re Liquor License Officer Change  

 

Alderman Rittman abstained from this vote due to a former minor investment relationship with Café des Amis.

 

            IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN BAY AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR LIQUOR LICENSE OFFICER CHANGE FOR CAFÉ des AMIS; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

Request from Platte County Economic Development re participation in Study              

 

This item was tabled until the next board meeting to allow representation from Buxton and/or Platte County to address the board to answer questions regarding this request from the County.

    

MAYOR

 

Appointment to Planning and Zoning Ward 2 Judy McRuer

 

            IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN ATKINSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BROOKS TO APPROVE THE MAYOR’S NOMINATION OF JUDY McRUER TO SERVE ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Appointment to Community Land and Recreation Board Ward 1 Diane Driver

 

            IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN BROOKS AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BUTCHER TO APPROVE THE MAYOR’S NOMINATION OF DIANE DRIVER TO SERVE ON THE COMMUNITY LAND AND RECREATION BOARD; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Attorney Jeremiah Finnegan re Water Rate Increase Protest

                                      

            IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BROOKS TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF $500 FOR ATTORNEY JEREMIAH FINNEGAN TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF PARKVILLE IN A PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE PROPOSED MISSOURI AMERICAN WATER RATE INCREASE; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR

 

Ordinance accepting Brink Meyer Road NID 

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN

 

RITTMAN THAT BILL 2335, AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE ADVISABILITY OF THE BRUSH CREEK DRAINAGE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND ORDERING THE CREATION OF THE BRINK MEYER ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2335 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 2335 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2313. ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION CARRIED 8-0.   

 

Bill 2335 was posted on 0202/07.

 

Ordinance ordering assessments to be made for Brink Meyer Road                                

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2336, AN ORDINANCE ORDERING ASSESSMENTS BE MADE AGAINST PROPERTY BENEFITED AND AN ASSESSMENT ROLL BE PREPARED FOR THE BRINK MEYER ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2336 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 2336 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2314.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION CARRIED 8-0.   

 

Bill 2336 was posted on 0202/07.

 

Hiring Ordinance Deborah Hammond as Administrative Assistant

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2337, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF DEBORAH HAMMOND AS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2337 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 2337 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2315.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill 2337 was posted on 0202/07.

 

POLICE

 

Chief Hudson provided update on recent activities and introduced Charles Leach and Andrea McElroy, two recommended new hires for existing police officer vacancies.                                   

 

Hiring Ordinance for new Police Officer Charles Leach 

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2338, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF CHARLES LEACH AS POLICE OFFICER, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2338 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 2338 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2316.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill 2338 was posted on 0202/07.

 

Hiring Ordinance for new police officer Andrea McElroy

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2339, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF ANDREA McELROY AS POLICE OFFICER, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2339 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 2339 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2317.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill 2339 was posted on 0202/07.

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

Projects Update

                           

Community Development Director Sean Ackerson distributed and reviewed a projects update to the board.                   

PUBLIC WORKS

 

Ordinance re Transfer of Ownership of Riss Lake Grinder Pumps

 

Following brief discussion regarding this ordinance, an addition to Section 5 of the posted ordinance was suggested and agreed to by the board.  Said addition read:  “The Riss Lake Homes Association shall have no liability for any expenditures made by the City, pursuant to Section 700.070 for operation, maintenance and oversight costs expended prior to the effective date of this ordinance.”

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2340, AN ORDINANCE REPEALING MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE III, SECTIONS 700.070 AND 700.080 AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SECTION 700.070 TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF RISS LAKE GRINDER PUMPS FROM THE CITY TO INDIVIDUAL HOMEOWNERS, AND PROVIDING FOR FUTURE MAINTENANCE OF SAID PUMPS BY THE RISS LAKE HOMES ASSOCIATION, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITMAN THAT BILL 2340 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 2340 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2318.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE;  MOTION CARRIED 8-0.   

 

Bill 2340 was posted on 0202/07.

 

CA Ordinance for Agreement between Riss Lake and City re Grinder Pumps

        

                  IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT C/A BILL 195, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE RISS LAKE HOMES ASSOCIATION, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING, ALL AYE, OPPOSED NO, MOTION CARRIED.

 

      IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT C/A BILL 195 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY, ALL AYE, OPPOSED NO, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT C/A BILL 195 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME C/A ORDINANCE NO.195.  MOTION PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE 7-1.  ROLL CALL VOTES WERE: AYE - ALDERMEN SPORTSMAN, RITTMAN, FERGUSON, BROOKS, BAY, McCOY, ATKINSON; NAY - ALDERMAN BUTCHER.

 

C/A Bill 195 was posted on 0202/07.                

 

CA Ordinance w/Terracon for Soil Boring and Tech Report for Brush Creek NID

 

                  IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT C/A BILL 196, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TERRACON CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

      IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT C/A BILL 196 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 C/A BILL 196 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME C/A ORDINANCE NO.196.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

C/A Bill 196 was posted on 0206/07.

 

Ordinance re Sale of City Hall

 

City Administrator Joe Turner asked the board if they wanted to accept a further amendment to the agenda to consider an ordinance regarding the sale of city hall at 1201 East Street.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN ATKINSON TO APPROVE THE REQUEST TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO ACCEPTING AN OFFER FOR THE SALE OF CITY HALL; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2341, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A REAL ESTATE SALE AGREEMENT WITH THE PLATTE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER FOR THE SALE OF PARKVILLE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 1201 EAST STREET, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITMAN THAT BILL 2341 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 2341 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2319.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.    

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE A-807

           

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-807, TO PAY LISTED SALARIES AND ACCOUNTS, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED.

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT BILL A-807 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-807 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-807; ALDERMAN RITTMAN SECONDED; ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill A-807 was posted on 0202/07.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Animal Shelter  – Mr. Bay reported that FOPAS is still in need of more volunteers.  He said the FOPAS meet each 3rd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Train Depot and everyone is welcome.

 

Chamber of Commerce/Events – Mrs. Butcher announced that 140 supporters attended the Denim and Diamonds event held January 15th.  Parkville’s Trinity Jewelers at 164 S. Main Street donated a real diamond that was won by an attendee of the event.  She added that this was the first annual event of this type held by the Chamber and she hoped to see more board members supporting the Chamber at future events.

 

Channel 2 and Website – Mr. Atkinson reported John Moyer and Ed Gault are working diligently to improve and expand the city website design and function.

 

Community Land and Recreation Board  – No report.

 

Economic Development Committee   No report.

 

Farmers Market – No report.

 

Financial Report – No report.

 

Grinder Pumps – No report.

 

Main Street Parkville – Mayor Dusenbery reported that Angelo Gangai will provide an update on the Community Improvement District (CID) at the February 20th board meeting.

 

MARC Smoke-free Communities issue – No report.

 

Nature Sanctuary – Mr. McCoy reported that a total of three deer were taken in this year’s authorized managed deer hunt.  

 

Railroad Museum – No report.

 

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

 

Alderman Butcher reported that Bill Brown has begun planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Sullivan Nature Sanctuary and they plan to install a bench in memory of former Alderman Jack Friedman.  She also reported that in a reply from the KCK Police Chief regarding recent blasting-type noises that alarmed many Parkville residents, the noises were attributed to their bomb squad discharging confiscated illegal fireworks.  They have committed to being better neighbors in the future.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

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

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

 

 

Submitted by: ________________________________

                      City Clerk Claudia Willhite, 02/15/07