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

June 19, 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      -    Absent w/prior notice

 

ALSO PRESENT:               City Administrator Joe Turner

                                             Community Development Director Sean Ackerson

                                             Project Manager Dan Koch

                                             City Collector Loretta Stevens

                                             Lt. John Moyer 

                                             City Clerk Claudia Willhite

                                             Administrative Asst. Deb Hammond

                                             Roger Hershey, Park University

                                             Keith O’Brien, resident

 

MEDIA PRESENT:            Jared Hoffman, Sun Publications

                                                            Nancy Jack for The Parkville Luminary

                                             Andy Hyland for The Kansas City Star

                                             Alan McArthur for The Landmark

                                             Katey McGuckin Woolam for Channel 2

 

 

REVIEW OF MINUTES

 

Approval of Minutes

 

           IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 15TH REGULAR BOARD MEETING; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

          

CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) - 1

 

Mayor Dusenbery read the consent agenda items which were as listed below:

 

A.  Approval of date change for retail liquor by the drink picnic license for Futura  Futbol Club fundraiser moved from May 19th to July 15th due to park flooding that occurred in May.      

 

         IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR JUNE 19TH AS READ; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

CITIZEN INPUT

 

Angelo Gangai for update on Old Towne Market District CID

 

Mr. Angelo Gangai, on behalf of the Old Towne Market District CID, provided a financial overview of the Old Towne Market District CID as follows:  $9,882 balance in account; $6,100 paid to Main Street for start up costs; $4,216 paid to Husch & Eppenberger Law Firm for legal counsel through out the creation of the CID ($7,000 balance now owing).  Mr. Gangai said the total income for the CID to date is $21,853 and the estimated revenue for 2007 is $55,000.  Mr. Gangai then reviewed the report to the board provided in their packets from the CID’s May 30th meeting, which included a list of proposed Board of Directors.  (A copy of which is attached to these official minutes.)  Mayor Dusenbery thanked Mr. Gangai for all the time and work he has given to help this CID succeed. 

 

Mr. Gangai provided an overview of the upcoming July 4th holiday events scheduled this year for July 4th through the 7th.  He added that event details, vendor applications and parade forms are also available on the www.parkvillemo.net website.

 

Presentation on the Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter (FOPAS)

 

FOPAS President Leslie Page and Vice President Robyn Bousum reviewed their presentation to the board provided in this meeting’s packets.  Ms. Page said it has been a busy year for this “no kill shelter” but worth all the effort.  She said their volunteer base has expanded and they now have a larger space for dogs and are able to provide a better quality of life for the animals while they wait for a permanent home.  She said they would like to stop accepting pit bulls from any source and Mayor Dusenbery asked that they work with the Chief Hudson on this request.  Ms. Page noted that currently the shelter relies exclusively on donations and they would like to be included in the city budget at some level in future years. 

 

Ms. Bousum said their request is that the city would consider including the FOPAS Animal Shelter in the 2008 city budget, hopefully for $500 per month or $6,000 per year.  Ms. Bousum added that while they are enjoying their improved location, it is only temporary and they are looking for land.  She explained that a minimum of 5 acres, preferably 10 acres in Parkville or Southern Platte County is what they need.  Mayor Dusenbery requested that this presentation be taken to a Platte County Commission meeting to help educate the County Commissioners on the broad area served by this shelter and the many services they provide.  A copy of this presentation is attached to these official minutes.

 

MAYOR

No report.       


 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR

 

Park University re Housing Project

 

Roger Hershey, Vice President and General Counsel for Park University, reported to the board on the University’s plan for investing $16 million in new student housing.  He noted that the goal for this is fall of 2008 and it will tie new zoning into this development and a steering committee to address that zoning is now in place.  Mr. Hershey reported that with municipal rates good right now and costs of construction steadily rising, the university decided it was best to move promptly.  They have engaged the design/build firm of Ellerbe Becket Construction Services Inc., he said, to do the project and noted that despite the fast track, their board agrees that standards for this project will be nothing short of silver.   Mr. Hershey said to finance this they are considering tax-exempt bond financing and with their 501c status; the University is authorized to borrow from a qualified issuer.  He said they have several options and the first consideration is the possibility of a Parkville Industrial Development Authority (IDA).  Mr. Hershey said they have broached this subject with the mayor and some city staff and would like to continue these discussions further.  Mayor Dusenbery thanked Mr. Hershey for this presentation and said she would like to see a sit down meeting with all appropriate parties to look at the details of this financing option.  The board had no questions at this time.

 

C/A Ordinance for City Health Insurance Plan

 

Mr. Turner reported that the Finance Committee, after consideration of all bids received and options, recommends choosing Great-West Healthcare’s semi self-insured plan to provide health insurance to city employees.  Alderman McCoy asked if this includes the dental or is that separate and Mr. Turner said this does not include dental coverage.  Alderman Bay asked if North Kansas City Hospital (NKCH) is in this plan.  Mr. Turner said that proceeding with Great-West is subject to NKCH participating in this plan.  Mayor Dusenbery added that if NKCH does not participate in this plan, the city will roll over to continue with United Healthcare.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL CA 223, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH GREAT-WEST HEALTHCARE; BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL CA 223 BE APPROVED ON FIRST READING AND PASSED TO SECOND READING.  ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL CA 223 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE CA 223.  ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.   MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

Dental Insurance Coverage provided through Delta Dental

 

           IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN BUTCHER AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN McCOY TO APPROVE TO CONTINUE DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES PROVIDED THROUGH DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY; ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

Ordinance to move date of first board meeting in July to Thursday, July 5th 

 

After brief discussion regarding this proposed ordinance, the board decided to leave the next board meeting as regularly scheduled so the next board meeting will be Tuesday, July 3rd.    

 

POLICE

No report.                                                                               

                                      

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

No report.

 

                                                                    PUBLIC WORKS

 

C/A Ord. w/Platte Valley Construction 

 

Public Works Director Dan Koch reviewed the need for this repair to the road and culvert leading to the sewer plant.  Resident Keith O’Brien expressed his concern to the board that a 30” culvert will not be sufficient to accommodate future development at the top of the hill.  Mr. Koch said going with the next larger size of pipe, would cost $2,000 more.  Mayor Dusenbery suggested that perhaps the O’Brien’s would like to pay the $2,000 difference since they will benefit most from doing that.  Following brief discussion, it was agreed not to vote on this tonight to give Mr. O’Brien and Mr. Koch time to work out recommendations and logistics on how to proceed with this repair.

 

Request for Board direction re material for city seal in Boardroom

 

Following brief discussion on the options for the city seal in the boardroom, the preferred consensus was metal and Alderman Brooks said he will work with Mr. Koch on how to best accomplish this.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL A-816 BE APPROVED FOR FIRST READING, ALL AYE, MOTION CARRIED.

 

IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY THAT BILL A-816 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-816 BE APPROVED ON SECOND READING TO BECOME ORDINANCE A-816, ALL AYE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  

        

            MOTION PASSED 7-0.

          

Bill A-816 was posted on 06/15/07.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Animal Shelter  – Mr. Bay reported that the third Thursday of each month is the Volunteer meeting for FOPAS and everyone is welcome.  He also noted that FOPAS would be holding their next fundraiser garage sale on June 22nd at the Parkville Animal Shelter.

 

Chamber of Commerce/Tourism/Main Street Assoc.– Mrs. Butcher reported the Business After Hours this month will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. on June 21st at the First Community Bank in the Tuilleries.  She also reported that as the new committee liaison for Main Street Association she would begin attending those meetings.  No Tourism report. 

 

Channel 2 and Website – Mayor Dusenbery reported that Mrs. Butcher and Sean Ackerson have been researching website options.

 

Community Land and Recreation Board  – Mr. Brooks reported that the 12th Annual Blues, Jazz and Fine Arts Festival was a great success last weekend and appears that it may be a record attendance.  CLARB member Laura Lymer addressed the board to present a tree seedling for the new city hall from Nebraska City, home of the National Arbor Day Farm and the Tree City Program.  Mayor Dusenbery thanked Ms. Lymer.  The mayor then reported that she recently learned The National is going to have a community garden for residents of The National and she wondered if the City might want to consider the same for Parkville residents.  Mr. Brooks said he would bring it up for consideration at the Parkville Parks Plan meeting.

 

Economic Development Committee – Mr. Richardson reported that on June 11th, he met at city hall with the mayor and city administrator to discuss issues that have prohibited progress for the EDC and from that expects things should move forward now.

 

Farmers Market – Mrs. McFarlane reported that the Farmers Market had a successful Fathers Day weekend with giveaways each hour and next Saturday there will be a chef giving cooking demonstrations.

 

Financial Report – Mr. Ferguson reviewed the May Financial Report, noting that the board is getting things more promptly now and thanked City Collector Loretta Stevens for that improvement. 

 

               IT’S BEEN MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERGUSON AND SECONDED BY ALDERMAN BAY TO APPROVE THE MAY FINANCIAL REPORT AS PUBLISHED; ALL AYE.  MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

          

MARC Smoke-free Communities issue – No report.

 

Nature Sanctuary – Mr. McCoy reported that the Nature Sanctuary just held two 3-day camps where 30 children ages 8-10 had fun while learning about animal and plant life.

 

Railroad Museum – Mr. Ferguson reported that the Railroad Museum Committee would be meeting the following day so he expects to have an update for the next board meeting.

 

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FROM THE BOARD – None this meeting

            

There being no further business:

 

ALDERMAN FERGUSON MOVED THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN; ALDERMAN BUTCHER SECONDED; ALL AYE; MOTION CARRIED 7-0.

 

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:25 p.m.

 

 

Submitted by: ________________________________

                       City Clerk Claudia Willhite, 06/30/07