Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

CITY OF PARKVILLE, MISSOURI

June 5, 2007

 

 

Ward 1 Alderman Jim Brooks                        -    Present

Ward 1 Alderman Deborah Butcher               -    Present

Ward 2 Alderman David McCoy                   -    Present

Ward 2 Alderman Gia McFarlane                  -    Present

Ward 3 Alderman Marvin Ferguson               -    Present

Ward 3 Alderman Jeffrey Bay                       -    Present

Ward 4 Alderman Gerry Richardson              -    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 Dan Koch

                                             City Clerk Claudia Willhite

                                             Judge Sandra Ferguson

                                             Administrative Asst. Deb Hammond

                                             Bill Grigsby, Jim Allen, Tony Borchers, Kevin Buffton

                                             Janet Garms, Michael Gunn, Clarence Housh, Joel Riggs,

                                             Boy Scout Christian Dunker

                                             Attorney Jeremiah Finnegan & Neil Davidson arrived approx. 8:05 p.m.    

                                            

MEDIA PRESENT:               Nancy Jack for The Parkville Luminary

                                             Andy Hyland for The Kansas City Star

                                             Alan McArthur for The Landmark

                                             Katey McGuckin Woolam for Channel 2

 

 

BOY SCOUTS

 

Boy Scout Christian Dunker from Troop 495 introduced himself and said he was working on his Citizenship in the Community merit badge.

 

REVIEW OF MINUTES

 

Approval of Minutes

 

           IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY

         ALDERMAN BAY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 1ST REGULAR MEETING AND THE MAY 7TH EMERGENCY MEETING; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

          

 

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - Note:  There are no consent agenda items for this meeting.

                                   


 

CITIZEN INPUT

 

Public Hearing for Amended Brink Meyer Road NID Petition

 

Mayor Dusenbery opened the public hearing on the Amended Brink Meyer Road NID Petition.  Attorney Michael Gunn representing Mr. Housh and Ms. Bradshaw asked for confirmation that with this Amended Brink Meyer Road NID Petition there would be no liability incurred by his clients against their property or against them personally.

 

Janet Garms from Kutak Rock, LLP said only the property in the district will be assessed and the amended petition has a revised legal description which no longer includes his clients’ property.  Mr. Gunn thanked the board and city staff for their time, cooperation and free flow of information in this matter.

 

The hearing closed at 7:05 p.m.

 

Public Hearing for PC – I Community Improvement District Petition

 

Mayor Dusenbery opened the public hearing regarding the PC (Parkville Commons) – 1 Community Improvement District (CID) Petition.  Mr. Jim Allen, Managing Director for River North Development who developed the Parkville Commons.  He then explained that this CID includes five distinct parcels of property petitioned to create this CID, which will not call for any bonds, assessments or property tax increase.  He said the 1% sales tax that could come from the PC-I CID would be used to promote existing businesses and recruit new businesses within the Parkville Commons area.

 

The hearing closed at 7:08 p.m.

 

Jeremiah Finnegan to report on Water Rate Hearing and request for funding support

 

This agenda item was moved to the end of the meeting since Attorney Jeremiah Finnegan was still at the public hearing being held at Park University for the Water Rate Increase.

 

Ken Parrish – Parkville Turkey Trail Trot $1,000 donation to Parkville Nature Sanctuary

                                      

Mr. Parrish was not in attendance this evening.                                                                    

 

Bill Grigsby re donation from Golf Tournament proceeds

 

Mr. Grigsby presented a check for $1,000 from The National’s recent Golf Tournament to celebrate Parkville.  Mr. Grigsby praised the many things Parkville has to offer and reported that this donation is to help repair the English Landing Park from recent flood damage.  Mr. Allen added that The National plans to hold this special golf tournament again next year, with hopes that the proceeds will grow with each tournament.  Mr. Grigsby closed with a special thank you to our Police Chief Bill Hudson under whose watch Parkville enjoys a safer place to live and raise our families.

                                   

MAYOR’S REPORT

 

No report this meeting.          

                                                                                                                                                                                               

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

Ordinance Accepting Amended Brink Meyer Road NID Petition

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL 2367, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2313, ORDINANCE NO. 2314, ORDINANCE NO. 2320 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2321 RELATING TO THE BRINK MEYER ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; RATIFYING ACTIONS HERETOFORE TAKEN BY THE CITY RELATING TO THE DISTRICT AND APPROVING AN AMENDED PETITION FOR THE CREATION OF SAID DISTRICT; BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL 2367 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 BAY THAT BILL 2367 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2344.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.   MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill 2367 was posted on 06/01/07.

 

Ordinance Accepting PC – I Community Improvement District Petition

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL 2368, APPROVING THE PETITION TO ESTABLISH THE PC - I COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS PORTIONS OF THE PARKVILLE COMMONS SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BELL ROAD AND HIGHWAY 45, IN THE CITY OF PARKVILLE, COUNTY OF PLATTE, MISSOURI; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO REPORT THE CREATION OF THE DISTRICT TO THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL 2368 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 BAY THAT BILL 2368 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE 2345.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.   MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill 2368 was posted on 06/01/07.

                                               

Resolution Approving Execution of MARCIT bylaws - Resolution # 06-01-07

                                   

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN ATKINSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BUTCHER TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #06/01/07 APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF MARCIT BYLAWS; ALL AYE.  MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

                                                                       

Resolution to Accept New City Hall - Resolution # 06-02-07

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #06/02/07 ACCEPTING THE NEW CITY HALL LOCATED AT 8880 CLARK AVENUE; ALL AYE.  MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

                                                                       

May 2007 Sales Tax Report

 

Mr. Turner reviewed the general fund sales tax figures, noting that while fluctuation does occur, figures are currently close to this time last year.

                                                                                                           

Memo to Board re date of first board meeting in July

 

Mr. Turner asked the board to let him know their recommendations regarding the date for the first board meeting in July, which is currently scheduled for July 3rd, the evening before the holiday.

 

CA Ordinance re Contract with Platte County EDC

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL CA 221, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH PLATTE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL CA 221 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 BAY THAT BILL CA 221 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE CA 221.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.   MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill CA 221 was posted on 06/01/07.

                                                                                                                   

POLICE REPORT

 

Chief Bill Hudson reported that crime statistics are much the same as this time last year, noting that arrests are up and traffic accidents are down.  Brief discussion took place regarding speeding issues on National Drive.  Chief Hudson said that his officers are aware of this issue and currently stepping up their monitoring to address this safety concern.

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

Mr. Ackerson provided update on the Master Plan.  He said the date for the next public meeting on the Master Plan is expected to be sometime in the last week of July.

 

Resident Kevin Buffton asked exactly what would happen at that meeting.  Mr. Ackerson explained that it would be a confirmation of goals and objectives previously set, with discussion of proposed land use draft documents. 

           

PUBLIC WORKS

 

C/A Ordinance with Home One to repair electric panels and pedestals in ELP

 

Mr. Koch reviewed this non-budgeted contract ordinance, which he said would be paid from reserves.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL CA 222, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH HOME ONE, INC. FOR THE REPAIR OF ELECTRICAL PEDESTALS AND PANELS IN ENGLISH LANDING PARK; BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL CA 222 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 BAY THAT BILL CA 222 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE CA 222.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.   MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

Bill CA 222 was posted on 06/01/07.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL A-815 BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL A-815 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 BAY THAT BILL A-815 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-815, ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  

        

            MOTION PASSED 8-0.

          

Bill A-815 was posted on 06/1/07.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Animal Shelter  – Mr. Bay reported the “Butts for Mutts” fundraiser for FOPAS sponsored by the Backyard Bash was a great success.

 

Chamber of Commerce/Events – Mrs. Butcher reported that Community America Bank will sponsor the June 21st Chamber “After Hours” event this month.  Wednesday she will attend a meeting for the Platte County Tourism Board, which now meets quarterly.  She will also be meeting wit Cheryl Thorp regarding a grant for a rack card. 

 

Channel 2 and Website – Mr. Atkinson reported the Channel 2 team is attempting to address technical difficulties with the set-up for our new city hall, especially while some equipment ordered has not yet arrived.  He said they do expect things to go better for the next board meeting.                                

 

Community Land and Recreation Board  – No report.

 

Economic Development Committee – No report.

 

Farmers Market – Mayor Dusenbery reported that the Farmers Market is in full season now and has many wonderful produce and home made items to offer.  She then asked new Ward 2 Alderman Gia McFarlane if she would like to serve as the board liaison for this committee, which she accepted.

 

Financial Report – No report.

 

Main Street Parkville – No report.

 

MARC Smoke-free Communities issue – Ms. Butcher reported that Janet Hessell is collecting comments and concerns regarding this issue and anyone interested should contact Ms. Butcher.

 

Nature Sanctuary – Mr. McCoy reported that a recent workday in the Nature Sanctuary had 29 Park Hill seniors participating.  He also noted that the hike on Sullivan Trail by the Board is postponed until flood damage to the trail can be repaired.

 

Railroad Museum – No report.

 

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

            

Ms. Butcher noted the need for a consistent slogan to accompany our new city logo.  Following brief discussion, it was agreed that a contest would be an excellent way to collect resident recommendations.  Ms. Butcher said she would work out the details and follow-up with a press release.

 

Jeremiah Finnegan to report on Water Rate Hearing and request for funding support

 

Attorney Jeremiah Finnegan came directly to from the Water Rate Public Hearing to report to the board on process to date and the funding support he is requesting.  Mr. Finnegan reported that $10,000 is the amount needed from Parkville.  Alderman Richardson asked Mr. Finnegan how he would proceed if other entities do not commit the funds he has requested.  Mr. Finnegan said he would have to adjust the number of hearings he attends and he might need to return for more funding at a later date.  Resident Neil Davidson who was also at the Water Rate Hearing reported to the board.  He pointed out that research on Missouri American Water Company will lead you to a website for R.W.E. which is a foreign company that reports having doubled dividends last year, which he said prompts some serious concerns.  Mayor Dusenbery said the board needs to decide on what dollar figure it can commit.  Alderman Bay suggested $5,000 to start.  Mr. Jim Allen from The National said because this is a community issue, they would commit to $2,000 to help fund this rate increase protest. 

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED TO INCREASE OUR FUNDING PARTICIPATION FOR THE WATER RATE INCREASE PROTEST BY $5,000; ALDERMAN BAY SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

 

There being no further business:

 

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

 

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:35 p.m.

 

 

Submitted by: ________________________________

                       City Clerk Claudia Willhite, 06/11/07