Note:  These minutes should be considered a draft until they are approved by the Board of Aldermen.

 

Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI

May 1, 2007   

 

Ward 1 Alderman Jim Brooks                        -    Present

Ward 1 Alderman Deborah Butcher               -    Absent w/prior notice

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 Gerry Richardson              -    Present

Ward 4 Alderman Brian Atkinson                  -    Absent w/prior notice

 

ALSO PRESENT:                 City Administrator Joe Turner

                                             City Attorney Jack Campbell

                                             Police Chief Bill Hudson

                                             Community Development Director Sean Ackerson

                                             Public Works Director Jeff Rupp

                                             Project Manager Dan Koch

                                             City Clerk Claudia Willhite

                                             Administrative Asst. Deb Hammond

                                             Bryant Lamars, Randy Johnson, John Miller, Jay Mathiesen

                                             Boy Scouts Matt Applebury, Nick Velez, John Link, David Applebury

                                               

MEDIA PRESENT:               Nancy Jack for The Parkville Luminary

                                             Jared Hoffman for Sun Publications

Andy Hyland for The Kansas City Star

                                             Stacy Wiedmeier for The Landmark

                                             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.  The Executive Session was followed by a Work Session at 6:30 to discuss a proposed lease for the Parkville Animal Shelter.

                                   

BOY SCOUTS

 

Boy Scouts Matt Applebury and David Applebury from Troop 395 and Nick Velez and John Link from Troop 433 introduced themselves to the board.  Most said they were working on communications and citizenship in the community merit badges.

 

REVIEW OF MINUTES

 

Alderman Rittman requested a correction to the April 17th minutes under the Ordinance regarding Canvass of Election Results. The correction will show it was Alderman Bay rather than Alderman Rittman that seconded the motions made by Alderman Ferguson.

 

               IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 17th WORK SESSION AND THE CORRECTED MINUTES OF THE APRIL 17TH REGULAR BOARD MEETING; ALL AYE.  MOTION PASSED 6-0.

 

Mayor Dusenbery requested an amendment to the agenda to add Item 6C, a hiring ordinance for Travis Hampton as police officer and to remove Item 3B regarding a fundraiser for Synergy House.

 

               IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AGENDA AS REQUESTED; ALL AYE, MOTION PASSED 6-0.

                                 

CITIZEN INPUT

 

MoDOT Representative Randy Johnson re Update on Hwy 45 widening

 

MoDOT Representative Randy Johnson gave a PowerPoint presentation to provide a status update and schedule projection for the Hwy 45 widening project.  Mr. Johnson said he is available for any questions or concerns that may arise throughout the project and his phone number is 816-622-0483.  It was also noted that a direct link to the MoDOT website with up-to-date status of the project is available from the City of Parkville website at www.parkvillemo.com.

 

River Rock Request for Liquor License and Sign Permit

 

Community Development Director Sean Ackerson requested that the sign permit application for River Rock listed under Community Development on the agenda be moved up to consider immediately following River Rock’s request for liquor license.

 

               IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN TO APPROVE THE RESORT LIQUOR LICENSE REQUEST FOR RIVER ROCK COFFEE COMPANY, LLC; ALL AYE.  MOTION PASSED 6-0.

 

               IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON TO APPROVE THE SIGN APPLICATION FOR RIVER ROCK COFFEE COMPANY WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS; ALL AYE.  MOTION PASSED 6-0.

 

John Miller re 4th Annual Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter Auction on May 6th    

 

Mr. Miller reported on the Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter Auction to be held at the Olde Mill on May 6th.  He said they have close to 500 donations, some of which he highlighted for the board and audience.  

 

Backyard Bash benefit for FOPAS on June 2, 2007

       

Following a review by Jay Mathiesen, owner of Backyard Bash, of the proposed fundraiser for FOPAS titled “Butts for Mutts”:

 

               IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON TO APPROVE THE LOGISTICS FOR THE PROPOSED “BUTTS FOR MUTTS” FUNDRAISER SPONSORED BY BACKYARD BASH ON JUNE 2ND; ALL AYE.  MOTION PASSED 6-0.

 

MAYOR’S REPORT

 

Mayor Dusenbery announced that as an economic development initiative to support business retention she plans to include a brief Parkville Merchant Spotlight under all future Mayor’s Reports on the board meeting agendas.  She asked Mr. Mathiesen to share some details about Backyard Bash.  Mr. Mathiesen said they no longer offer party rental items such as tents but they do have grills and smokers for rent or purchase and a variety of unique barbeque rubs and sauces.                                                                                                                                                           

CITY ADMINISTRATOR

 

No agenda items. 

POLICE

 

C/A Ordinance to Renew Contract with Crime Stoppers     

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT C/A BILL 213, AN ORDINANCE TO RENEW A CONTRACT WITH THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN CRIME COMMISSION FOR TIPS HOT LINE SERVICES, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT C/A BILL 213 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 213 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME C/A ORDINANCE 213.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE; MOTION CARRIED 6-0.          

 

C/A Bill 213 was posted on 04/27/07.

 

Ordinance to Rehire Travis Hampton as Police Officer     

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2360, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REHIRE OF TRAVIS HAMPTON AS POLICE OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF PARKVILLE, BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2360 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 ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL 2360 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2337.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  MOTION PASSED 6-0.    

 

Bill 2360 was posted on 05/01/07.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

                          

Sign Permit Application River Rock

 

Addressed under Citizen Input.

 

Planning Commission Appointments

 

               IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RICHARDSON TO APPROVE THE MAYOR’S REQUESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION; ALL AYE.  MOTION PASSED 6-0.

 

Those appointments were to reappoint Al McCormick and John Haggard through 2008; to appoint Bryant Lamers to a four-year term ending May 2011 and to temporarily reappoint Jim Sfetko until the position can be otherwise filled.  (The Policy Report regarding these Planning Commission appointments is attached to the clerk’s official minutes.)

 

PUBLIC WORKS

 

No agenda items.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL A-813 BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING, ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE, OPPOSED NO, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL A-813 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY, ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE, OPPOSED NO, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RITTMAN THAT BILL A-813 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-813, ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.

 

            MOTION PASSED 8-0.

 

Bill A-813 was posted on 04/27/07.

        

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Animal Shelter  – Mr. Bay reminded everyone that the Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter Auction will be held on May 6th at the Olde Mill from 2 to 5 p.m.  He also noted there will be another fundraiser for FOPAS on June 2nd called “Butts for Mutts” sponsored by the Backyard Bash from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

 

Chamber of Commerce/Events – No report.

 

Channel 2 and Website – No report.                                  

 

Community Land and Recreation Board  – Mr. Brooks reported on the Arbor Day celebration held April 27th in English Landing Park.  He said the event was a big success with over 100 people in attendance and 39 trees donated.  The mayor requested a Thank You letter be prepared to all those who helped make the event possible.

 

Economic Development Committee –  Mr. Richardson reported that the Economic Development Committee is being reformed.  He said he has been reviewing the Platte County Economic Development Council’s 3-year plan and he expects to learn a great deal from the guest speaker reporting on Economic Development in Parkville at the Chamber breakfast this Friday.

 

Farmers Market – Mayor Dusenbery reported that last Saturday was the opening day for the Farmers Market and it was so much fun to see so many enjoying the Market’s return.

 

Financial Report – Mr. Ferguson referred the board to their copies of the General Fund and Sewer Funds. 

           

            IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN RICHARDSON TO APPROVE THE FINANCIAL REPORTS AS SUBMITTED; ALL AYE.  MOTION PASSED 6-0.

 

Main Street Parkville – Mr. Rittman reported that last Saturday’s Brewfest brought in approximately $26,000 and after expenses earned approximately $17,000 – $18,000 for the Fireworks display.

 

MARC Smoke-free Communities issue – No report.

 

Nature Sanctuary – Mr. McCoy reported that Nature Sanctuary Director Jim Reed led a recent wildflower hike.  April 28th was a workday event with the Park Hill National Honor Society and a water quality testing by the Stream Team with the Park Hill South Advanced Biology class. 

 

Railroad Museum – Already covered.

 

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

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

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

 

 

Submitted by: ________________________________

                      City Clerk Claudia Willhite, 05/11/07