CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 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 November 23, 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 Pastor Jason Edwards, Second Baptist Church, 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, Planning and Development Director; James Simpson, Deputy Police Chief; Gary Birch, Fire Chief; Dennis Dovel, Parks and Recreation Director; Tony Sage, Information Services Director; Amy Brusven, Human Resources Director; Katherine Sharp, Planner; Shawnna Funderburk, Assistant to the City Administrator; Donna Kay Taylor, Community Center Manager; Janet Pittman, Deputy City Clerk; Angie Borgedalen, Liberty Tribune; and 4 members of the public.
IV. APPROVE MINUTES AND SUMMARIES (SEE CONSENT AGENDA)
V. CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION
VI. MEETING SCHEDULE
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
IX. ORDINANCES, CONTRACTS AND RESOLUTIONS
A. ORDINANCE ACKNOWLEDGING VENDOR PAYMENTS FROM OCTOBER 30, 2009 TO NOVEMBER 13, 2009
Document No. 7087 was read. Council Member King moved to approve the vendor payments. Council Member Foster 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. 9516.
B. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC", OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI (second reading)
Document No. 7086 was read. The ordinance would amend Chapter 20, replacing Section 20-35.2 with a new Section 20-35.2 "Child Passenger Restraint Systems".
Council Member Watt 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. 9517.
C. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22, "OFFENSES-MISCELLANEOUS", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, BY REPEALING SECTION 22-66, "SMOKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES IN THE CITY OF LIBERTY, MISSOURI", AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SECTION 22-66, ENTITLED "PROHIBITIONS ON SMOKING IN ENCLOSED PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT AND PUBLIC PLACES", PROHIBITING SMOKING IN ENCLOSED PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT, ENCLOSED PUBLIC PLACES AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
Marge Stambersky, owner, Retro-Bowl, asked if there would be a grace period to allow business owners to come into compliance. Mayor Canuteson stated that according to legal interpretation of state Statute the new ordinance is effective November 23, 2009, the date Council was presented with the certified results of the election.
Document No. 7088 was read. Council Member Brenton moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council Member Duncan seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member Brenton moved to approve the ordinance. Council Member Duncan seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. It was approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9518.
D. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BLUE JAY CROSSING, 1ST PLAT PROJECT
Council Member Jenness moved to approve the resolution. Council Member Moore seconded the motion, which carried unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2441.
E. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, "MOTOR VEHICLES & TRAFFIC", OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI
Document No. 7089 was read. Council Member Jenness moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council Member Foster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member Brenton moved to approve the ordinance. Council Member Watt seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. It was approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9519.
F. PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL STREET PROJECT
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9505 APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SUPERIOR BOWEN ASPHALT CO. LLC FOR THE 2009 PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT
Document No. 7090 was read. Council Member King moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council Member Brenton seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member King moved to approve the ordinance. Council Member Moore seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. It was approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9520.
2. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2009 PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT
Council Member Jenness moved to approve the resolution. Council Member Watt seconded the motion, which carried unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2442.
G. MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THEATRE CURTAINS FOR THE LIBERTY COMMUNITY CENTER PERFORMING ARTS FROM ASSOCIATED THEATRICAL CONTRACTORS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $23,278.00.
Council discussed whether or not the purchase could be delayed. Staff noted that due to the deterioration of the curtains, there is a safety concern should the curtains fall.
Council Member Phillips moved to approve the purchase. Council Member Brenton seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
H. MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF KUBOTA MOWERS FROM SCOTT'S TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,245.00.
Council discussed ongoing maintenance costs and the impact of delaying the purchase.
Council Member Watt moved to approve the purchase. Council Member Jenness seconded the motion, which carried 6-2-0. Council Members Moore and King voted in opposition.
X. OTHER BUSINESS
A. TOUR OF MISSOURI
Staff presented an overview of the Tour of Missouri professional cycling race. The application deadline for the 2010 Tour of Missouri, to take place throughout the state of Missouri August 31 - September 5, is December 11. Staff stated that based on a cursory review, it seems the City could logistically manage the requirements of becoming a "Stage Start" host city. The estimated cost of being a "Stage Start" host city is typically in the range of $15,000-$30,000 and the approximate cost of being a "State Finish" host city is generally $30,000-$50,000. Host city funds for the Tour are customarily raised through corporate sponsorships; however, if the funds can't be raised the financial responsibility would fall to the city. Council discussed the benefits and projected costs of such an application. Mayor Canuteson asked Council Member Phillips to lead a committee to explore the possibility of submitting an application for the 2011 race.
XI. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
City Administrator Curt Wenson noted that there is no Council meeting on November 30, and reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule.
XII. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Council discussed the Westover Commons project and the Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony that was held on Friday, November 20, 2009.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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Mayor
Attest:
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Deputy City Clerk