CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 24, 2010
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 May 24, 2010 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 Moore, 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; Amy Brusven, Human Resources Director; Craig Knouse, Police Chief; Gary Birch, Fire Chief; Dennis Dovel, Parks and Recreation Director; Tony Sage, Information Services Director; Diana Adams, Assistant Finance Director; Mike Snider, Deputy Fire Chief; Brian Hess, Assistant Public Works Director; Celia McBride, Finance Analyst; Kathy Goode, Accounting Manager; Vicki McClure, Accountant; Karan Johnson, Economic and Business Development Manager; Shawnna Funderburk, Assistant to the City Administrator; Janet Pittman, Deputy City Clerk; Angie Borgedalen, Liberty Tribune; and 25 members of the public.
IV. APPROVE MINUTES AND SUMMARIES (SEE CONSENT AGENDA)
V. CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION
Mayor Canuteson presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association to Finance Department staff members Diana Adams, Kathy Goode, Celia McBride and Vicki McClure.
Don Dando, 2515 Hughes Road, stated that Hughes Road had recently had some pothole repairs completed. In his estimation, the roadway where Hughes Roads meets South Liberty Parkway needed approximately the same amount of attention; however, instead of repairing the potholes, gravel was put down onto the roadway. He felt this repair was inadequate, even if the City doesn't have any money, because this is a step backwards. Leaving the road in this type of disrepair will eventually result in the road returning to a dirt road, which is unacceptable, and future repair costs will only be higher. Mr. Dando requested that Council commit to repairing this road. He also requested that the weeds at the Hughes Road/South Liberty Parkway intersection be mowed because it is difficult to see oncoming traffic when trying to enter the roadway.
Debbie Seals Williamson, 2525 Hughes Road, stated that she has the same concerns as Mr. Dando. She noted that residents came to Council 15 years ago because of the road's state of disrepair and she doesn't want to see that happen again because of the gravel.
Eric Langhorst, 29 Manor Lane, stated that when it rains heavily a large amount of water collects from a culvert in the street in front of his residence, and causes water run off issues. He noted that he came to Council as a representative of the neighborhood and was seeking advice and solutions of how this situation can be addressed. Staff is aware of the issue and noted that this project was identified as #56 on a priority list that was compiled as part of a storm water study conducted in 2003. The estimated cost of the project could be approximately $500,000 - $700,000.
Trish Hughes and Heather Jones, Co-chairs of the Liberty Arts Squared Festival, provided an update on the June 5th event to be held on the square.
UTILITY TASK FORCE REPORT
Donald Smith, Chair of the Utility Task Force, presented the task force's final report. Mr. Smith outlined the task force's key findings and recommendations. The task force recommendations included changing the City's customer billing to a bi-monthly schedule; contract with an engineering firm to re-evaluate a City operated sewage treatment facility rather than relying on Kansas City; resume operation of the water treatment plant with City management and personnel rather than contracting for this service; and replacement of existing water meters within the City. The Mayor and City Council thanked the task force members for their hard work as evidenced in their final report.
VI. MEETING SCHEDULE
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. RESOLUTION APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE TEMPORARY SALE OF FIREWORKS BY ANGEL'S FIREWORKS FROM JUNE 20 TO JULY 5, 2010 AT STEWART COURT, LOT 2, SHOPPES AT LIBERTY TRIANGLE [10-006SUP]
Mayor Canuteson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor, or in opposition, of the application. Seeing no one, he closed the public hearing.
Council Member King moved to approve the resolution. Council Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2459.
B. RESOLUTION APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE TEMPORARY SALE OF FIREWORKS BY COMPTON'S FIREWORKS FROM JUNE 20 TO JULY 5, 2010 AT 2801 LIGHTBURNE, BLUE LIGHT AUTO PARKING LOT [10-008SUP]
Mayor Canuteson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor, or in opposition, of the application. Seeing no one, he closed the public hearing.
Council Member Jenness moved to approve the resolution. Council Member Moore seconded the motion, which carried unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2460.
C. RESOLUTION APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE TEMPORARY SALE OF FIREWORKS BY GARRETT'S WORLDWIDE ENTERPRISES LLC FROM JUNE 20 TO JULY 5, 2010 AT 101 N. FOREST AVENUE, FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD PARKING LOT [10-011SUP]
Mayor Canuteson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor, or in opposition, of the application. Seeing no one, he closed the public hearing.
Council Member King moved to approve the resolution. Council Member Jenness seconded the motion, which carried unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2461.
IX. ORDINANCES, CONTRACTS AND RESOLUTIONS
A. ORDINANCE ACKNOWLEDGING VENDOR PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 30 TO MAY 14, 2010
1. EXCLUDING KCP&L PAYMENTS
Document No. 7166 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 - 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. 9589.
2. KCP&L PAYMENTS
Document No. 7167 was read. Council Member Duncan 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 - 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. 9589.
3. AMSOIL PAYMENT
Document No. 7168 was read. Council Member Foster 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 - yes; Council Member Foster - yes; Council Member Jenness - yes; Council Member Duncan - yes; Council Member Watt - yes; Council Member King - abstain. The motion carried 7-0-1; with Council Member King abstaining, due to a potential conflict of interest. It was approved by the Chair and inscribed in Ordinance No. 9589.
B. PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SOFTWARE
1. MOTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF CAD NORTHSTAR ADVANCE SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND INSTALLATION WITH LOGISTIC SYSTEMS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,970
2. MOTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMPUTER EQUIPMENT/UPGRADE WITH HEWLETT PACKARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,220
3. MOTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) SOFTWARE AND INSTALLATION WITH ESRI IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,495
4. ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ESRI
FOR SMALL MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY ENTERPRISE LICENSE AGREEMENT
Document No. 7169 was read. Council Member King moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council Member Jenness seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member Phillips moved to approve the ordinance. Council Member King seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. It was approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9590.
C. ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MISSOURI EMS AGENT CORPORATION (MOEMSAC) TO ADMINISTER THE MISSOURI AMBULANCE SERVICE REIMBURSEMENT ALLOWANCE
Rich Lehman, MoEMSAC Board Member, presented information on how MoEMSAC will facilitate and administer the Ambulance Reimbursement allowance program on behalf of ambulance service providers.
Document No. 7170 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 Jenness 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. 9591.
D. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CLEAR WIRELESS, LLC TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF ANTENNAS AND EQUIPMENT AT THE 150 GORDON STREET CITY WATER TANK
Document No. 7171 was read. Council Member Phillips moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council Member Jenness seconded the motion, which failed to carry unanimously. Second reading of the ordinance will be June 14, 2010
E. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE MANAGEMENT, IMPROVEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF TREES WITHIN THE CITY OF LIBERTY, MISSOURI
Council Member Phillips moved to approve the resolution. Council Member Jenness seconded the motion, which carried unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2462.
X. OTHER BUSINESS
ENHANCED ENTERPRISE ZONES
Staff presented an overview of potential Enhanced Enterprise Zones that Council could designate, as well as proposed NAICS business clusters. Tony Grandson, representative from the Missouri Department of Economic Development, outlined how local Liberty businesses could benefit from an EEZ. Council directed staff to proceed with the next step of creating an EEZ Board.
XI. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
XII. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Mayor
Attest:
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Deputy City Clerk