CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Split Session of Outgoing and Incoming City Council

MINUTES

MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2009

 

1^st SESSION

 

I.                    CALL TO ORDER

 

The first session of a split session of outgoing and incoming City Council of the City of Liberty, Missouri was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on April 13, 2009 with Mayor Robert T. Steinkamp presiding.  Mayor Steinkamp called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

II.         INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

            The invocation was given by Mayor Steinkamp, who then led the pledge of allegiance.

 

III.       ROLL CALL

 

Roll call was answered by Paul Jenness and Harold Phillips, Ward I; Greg Duncan and Anna Marie Martin, Ward II; Lyndell Brenton and John Parry, Ward III; and Fred Foster and Nick King, Ward IV.  Also in attendance were Curt Wenson, City Administrator; Dan Estes, Assistant City Administrator; Steve Hansen, Public Works Director; Linda Tyree, Finance Director; Dennis Dovel, Parks and Recreation Director; Anna Slocum, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director; Denny Persall, Parks and Open Spaces Manager; Sara Cooke, Communications Manager; Gary Birch, Fire Chief; Amy Brusven, Human Resources Director; Tony Sage, Information Services Director; Dave Tedesco, Police Sergeant; Shawnna Funderburk, Assistant to the City Administrator; Janet Pittman, Deputy City Clerk; Angie Borgedalen, Liberty Tribune; and 70 members of the public.

 

IV.       APPROVE MINUTES AND SUMMARIES

 

A.                 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF MARCH 16, 2009

 

Council Member King moved to approve the minutes as distributed.  Council Member Martin seconded the motion, which carried 7-0-1.  Council Member Duncan abstained due to absence.

 

B.                 STUDY SESSION MEETING SUMMARY OF MARCH 16, 2009

 

Council Member Phillips moved to approve the meeting summary as distributed.  Council Member King seconded the motion, which carried 6-0-2.  Council Members Parry and Duncan abstained due to absence.

 

C.                 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES OF MARCH 23, 2009

 

Council Member Martin moved to approve the minutes as distributed.  Council Member Duncan seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

 

V.        CITIZENS’ PARTICIPATION

 

VI.       MEETING SCHEDULE

 

VII.      ORDINANCES, CONTRACTS AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A.        ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF VENDOR PAYMENTS FROM MARCH 13, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 3, 2009 – ORDINANCE

 

Document No. 7008 was read.  Council Member King moved to approve the vendor payments.  Council Member Duncan seconded the motion.  Vote on the motion was as follows:  Council Member Phillips – yes; Council Member Martin – yes; Council Member Brenton – yes; Council Member Foster – yes; Council Member Jenness – yes; Council Member Duncan – yes; Council Member Parry – yes; Council Member King – yes.  The motion carried unanimously; it was approved by the Chair and inscribed in Ordinance No. 9445.

 

B.         APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL FOR A COMPREHENSIVE COST OF SERVICE AND RATE DESIGN STUDY – WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES - IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000. – ORDINANCE (second reading)          

 

Document No. 7007 was read.   Council Member Martin moved to approve the ordinance.  Council Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried 5-3-0.  Council Members Foster, Parry and King voted in opposition.  It was approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9446.

 

VIII.     OTHER BUSINESS

 

A.                 CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION APRIL 7, 2009 – MOTION

 

Council Member Phillips moved to acknowledge receipt of the certified results.  Council Member Jenness seconded the motion, which carried 7-0-1.  Council Member Brenton abstained due to a potential conflict of interest.

 

B.                 OATH ADMINISTERED TO ELECTED OFFICIALS

 

The oath of office was administered by Deputy City Clerk Janet Pittman to the following elected officials:

 

Greg Canuteson, Mayor

Harold Phillips, Council Member, Ward One

Jeff Moore, Council Member, Ward Two

Jeff Watt, Council Member, Ward Three

S. Nick King, Council Member, Ward Four

David Fulk, City Clerk

Margaret James, City Treasurer

 

IX.       ADJOURNMENT OF 1^ST SESSION

 

            The first session adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

 

 

2^nd SESSION

 

I.          CALL TO ORDER

 

The second session of a split session of outgoing and incoming City Council of the City of Liberty, Missouri was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on April 13, 2009 with Mayor Greg Canuteson presiding.  Mayor Canuteson called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m.

 

II.         ROLL CALL

 

Roll call was answered by Paul Jenness and Harold Phillips, Ward I; Greg Duncan and Jeff Moore, Ward II; Lyndell Brenton and Jeff Watt, Ward III; and Fred Foster and Nick King, Ward IV.  Also in attendance were Curt Wenson, City Administrator; Dan Estes, Assistant City Administrator; Steve Hansen, Public Works Director; Linda Tyree, Finance Director; Dennis Dovel, Parks and Recreation Director; Anna Slocum, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director; Denny Persall, Parks and Open Spaces Manager; Sara Cooke, Communications Manager; Gary Birch, Fire Chief; Amy Brusven, Human Resources Director; Tony Sage, Information Services Director; Dave Tedesco, Police Sergeant; Shawnna Funderburk, Assistant to the City Administrator; Janet Pittman, Deputy City Clerk; Angie Borgedalen, Liberty Tribune; and 50 members of the public.

 

III.       ORDINANCES, CONTRACTS AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A.        RESOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION TO OUTGOING ELECTED OFFICIALS

 

            ROBERT STEINKAMP

 

            Mayor Canuteson read the resolution for Robert Steinkamp.  Council Member Phillips moved to approve the resolution.  Council Member Jenness seconded the motion, which carried unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2405.  Mayor Canuteson also presented a plaque to Mr. Steinkamp noting his four years of service.

 

            ANNA MARIE MARTIN

 

Mayor Canuteson read the resolution for Anna Marie Martin.  Council Member Brenton moved to approve the resolution.  Council Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2406.  Mayor Canuteson also presented a plaque to Mrs. Martin noting her 12 years of service.

 

            JOHN PARRY, COUNCIL MEMBER

 

Mayor Canuteson read the resolution for John Parry.  Council Member King moved to approve the resolution.  Council Member Foster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2407.  Mayor Canuteson also presented a plaque to Mr. Parry noting his four years of service.

 

B.         RESOLUTION SUPPORTING APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING (COPS) HIRING RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR THREE POLICE OFFICERS - RESOLUTION

 

In response to Council’s questions, staff stated that the grant requires a commitment that the officers will be retained for at least twelve months after expiration of the grant in 2012; however, if there are no funds available then the officers can’t be retained. 

 

Council Member Phillips moved to approve the resolution.  Council Member Moore seconded the motion, which carried unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2408.

 

C.         RESOLUTION SUPPORTING APPLICATION FOR EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FORMULA PROGRAM - RESOLUTION

 

Council Member Phillips moved to approve the resolution.  Council Member Jenness seconded the motion, which carried unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2409.

 

IV.       OTHER BUSINESS

 

A.        AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE SESSION TO BE HELD APRIL 20, 2009 IN THE 3^RD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE STUDY SESSION TO DISCUSS CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AS AUTHORIZED BY 610.021(12) RSMo – MOTION

 

Council Member Brenton moved to authorize the executive session.  Council Member Jenness seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 

 

X.                 MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR

 

XI.               MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

 

Mayor Canuteson announced that he would be forming four new task forces.  The task forces will focus on infrastructure; a light industrial park; a science and technology park; and recycling/green energy.  He invited Council Members and citizens interested in serving on the task forces to contact him.

 

XII.      ADJOURNMENT OF 2^ND SESSION

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

 

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                                                                                    Mayor

Attest:

 

 

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Deputy City Clerk