CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2009
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Liberty, Missouri was held
in the Council Chambers at City Hall on June 22, 2009
with Mayor Greg Canuteson presiding. Mayor Canuteson called the meeting to
order at 7:00 p.m.
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
The invocation
was given by Jeff Watt, 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 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; Steve Anderson, Development Director; Craig Knouse, Police
Chief; Gary Birch, Fire Chief; Dennis Dovel, Parks and Recreation Director;
Tony Sage, Information Services Director; Amy Brusven, Human Resources
Director; Mike Snider, Deputy Fire Chief; Jim Simpson, Deputy Police Chief;
Jonna Wensel, Community Development Manager; Karan Johnson, Planning and
Economic Development Manager;
Shawnna Funderburk, Assistant
to the City Administrator; Janet Pittman, Deputy City Clerk; legal counsel
Chris Williams; Angie Borgedalen, Liberty Tribune; and 12 members of the
public.
IV. APPROVE MINUTES AND SUMMARIES (SEE CONSENT
AGENDA)
V. CITIZENS?
PARTICIPATION
Mary
Cravens, 300 Manor Lane, stated that she contacted the Police Department on
Saturday, June 20 after discovering the cemetery had been vandalized. She also
tried to contact the Mayor and City Council to ensure that the damage was
repaired in a timely manner. Ms. Cravens and her uncle have contacted local
churches and area organizations to gather volunteers to assist with the
clean-up effort.
VI. MEETING SCHEDULE
A.
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES OF JUNE 8, 2009
Council Member King moved to approve the resolution.
Council Member Jenness seconded the motion, which carried unanimously and is
inscribed in Resolution No. 2418.
Appoint Kelley
Wrenn Pozel to a term expiring 7-1-2012
Council Member King moved to approve the
appointments. Council Member Jenness seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
IX. ORDINANCES,
CONTRACTS AND RESOLUTIONS
A.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF VENDOR PAYMENTS
FROM MAY 29, 2009 THROUGH JUNE 12, 2009
In response to Council?s questions, staff stated that
attendance at the floodplain conference was for certification training purposes.
Staff noted that only the first couple of words appear in the payment
authorization description, so in some instances there are more items included
in a purchase than what is reflected on the report. The utility benches purchased
for the Community Center are to replace existing benches in the workout area
for safety reasons. The rabies shots were for the animal control staff , and
funds from the animal shelter donation account were used for this purchase.
1.
EXCLUDING KCP&L
PAYMENTS - ORDINANCE
Document
No. 7030 was read. Council Member King moved to approve the vendor payments.
Council Member Moore seconded the motion. Vote on the motion was as follows:
Council Member Phillips ? yes; Council Member Moore ? yes; Council Member
Brenton ? yes; Council Member Foster ? yes; Council Member Jenness ? yes;
Council Member Duncan ? yes; Council Member Watt ? yes; Council Member King ?
yes. The motion carried unanimously; it was approved by the Chair and
inscribed in Ordinance No. 9464.
2. KCP&L PAYMENTS - ORDINANCE
Document
No. 7031 was read. Council Member King moved to approve the vendor payments.
Council Member Jenness seconded the motion. Vote on the motion was as
follows: Council Member Phillips ? yes; Council Member Moore ? yes; Council
Member Brenton ? abstain; Council Member Foster ? yes; Council Member Jenness ?
yes; Council Member Duncan ? yes; Council Member Watt ? yes; Council Member
King ? yes. The motion carried 7-0-1; with Council Member Brenton abstaining,
due to a potential conflict of interest. It was approved by the Chair and
inscribed in Ordinance No. 9464.
B.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 42,621 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION
TO LIBERTY HOSPITAL, IN LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI
Council Member Duncan moved to approve the
resolution. Council Member Jenness seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2419.
C.
RESOLUTION GRANTING A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR HDRC CASE NO. 09-004D
In response to Council?s questions, staff stated that
the Historic District Review Committee (HDRC) design guidelines call for wood
or aluminum clad wood windows. The HDRC adopted guidelines do not go to
Council for review and/or approval. Staff stated they utilize the water department?s
new customer listing to gather names of those moving into the historic
districts. Information is then sent out to the residents notifying them of the
guidelines. In addition, the City sends a newsletter to residents of the
historic districts and also hosts workshops. It was also noted that the
installation of vinyl windows on the second floor of the home does not cause a
noticeable difference in the streetscape.
Diane Mead, 311 W. Kansas, stated that the second floor was originally an attic
before being remodeled into a master suite. She believes the windows that were
replaced were not original to the home. She stated that when she decided to
replace the windows, she was not aware of the design guidelines that prohibit
the use of vinyl windows within the historic districts.
Council stated that in this case the installation of
the windows does not detract from the historical appearance of the home. The
Council noted that they did not wish to undermine HDRC decisions, nor did they
want approval of this application to set a precedent in dealing with after the
fact grievances. It was further noted that a lack of awareness of the
guidelines is not a valid excuse.
Council Member Jenness moved to approve the
resolution. Council Member Moore seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2420.
D.
ORDINANCE APPROVING REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT B-1 OF THE LIBERTY TRIANGLE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN DATED MAY 24, 2007,
AS A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND ADOPTING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING THEREIN (SECOND
READING)
Council discussed the debt obligation for
the project area. Staff will work with legal and bond counsel to determine
options on how to restructure the debt before payment comes due in 2010.
Council Member Brenton moved to approve the
ordinance. Council Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously. It was approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9465.
E.
ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
WITH CLAY COUNTY AND THE CLAY COUNTY SHERIFF?S DEPARTMENT FOR THE HOUSING
OF MUNICIPAL PRISONERS AT THE CLAY COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
In response to Council?s questions, staff stated that
the City does receive a $5.00 credit for transporting prisoners to/from the Clay County
facility. The agreement does include a maximum of eight inmates at a time;
however, should the need arise, the City can ?borrow? space from other entities
that also utilize the facility.
Document No. 7032 was read. Council Member Watt moved
to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council Member
Duncan seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member King moved to approve the ordinance.
Council Member Foster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. It was
approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9466.
F.
ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
WITH MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION PERTAINING TO MANAGEMENT OF THE
FOUNTAIN BLUFF SPORTS COMPLEX PONDS, LIBERTY, MISSOURI
In response to Council?s questions, staff noted that
the agreement states that the public must have free access to the ponds. The
game wardens will be responsible for enforcement, including the catch and
release pond. Staff stated that there is sufficient parking at the complex for
the complex participants as well as for those fishing.
Document No. 7033 was read. Council Member Phillips
moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council
Member Jenness seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member Brenton moved to approve the
ordinance. Council Member Foster seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously. It was approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9467.
G.
ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT
WITH AMERICAN EMERGENCY VEHICLES OF JEFFERSON, NORTH
CAROLINA FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN
AMBULANCE
Document No. 7034 was read. Council Member King moved
to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council Member
Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member King moved to approve the ordinance.
Council Member Jenness seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. It was
approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9468.
H.
ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT
WITH PATTI BANKS ASSOCIATES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING SERVICES
In response to Council?s questions, staff stated that
one neighborhood within the historic district would be chosen for the program.
Upon completion, it is anticipated that staff would be able to replicate the
neighborhood plan for other neighborhoods within the City.
Document No. 7035 was read. Council Member Phillips
moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council
Member Duncan seconded the motion, which failed to carry unanimously.
Mayor Canuteson stated that the ordinance would be on
second reading at the Regular Session Council Meeting scheduled for July 13, 2009.
X. OTHER BUSINESS
XI.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM CITY
ADMINISTRATOR
XII.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Council
Members Phillips and Jenness thanked staff and the Police Department for their
initiatives concerning the truck traffic on Hwy. 33/Lightburne.
Council
Member King stated that truck traffic is an issue on Lightburne, but it is also
an issue in Ward IV and he would like to see Council establish quiet zones. He
noted there is an erosion repair project currently underway in Ward I and
stated that Ward IV has many erosion issues too, and he would like to know if
such projects would be carried out in other areas of the City.
Council
expressed their concern regarding the vandalism done to the cemetery and
offered their assistance in the clean-up effort.
Mayor
Canuteson reminded everyone of the Liberty4thFest celebration to be held at
Fountain Bluff Sports Complex at 6:00
p.m. on July 4. Additionally, there
would be a reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Liberty Square
at 10:00 a.m. on July 4, in front of the old courthouse.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:30
p.m.
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Mayor
Attest:
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Deputy City Clerk