CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 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 September 13, 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 Lyndell Brenton, 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, 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; James Simpson, Deputy Police Chief; Mike Snider, Interim Fire Chief; Dennis Dovel, Parks and Recreation Director; Karan Johnson, Economic and Business Development Manager;  Shawnna Funderburk, Assistant to the City Administrator; Janet Pittman, Deputy City Clerk; Angie Borgedalen, Liberty Tribune; and 14 members of the public.

 

IV.       APPROVE MINUTES AND SUMMARIES (SEE CONSENT AGENDA)

 

V.        CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION

 

Pat Miller, 1955 Kings Highway, stated that she currently volunteers in Police Records and she wanted to congratulate the staff in the Records division for the courteous customer service they provide on a daily basis to the residents and the volunteers.   Ms. Miller noted that she previously owned a home in a historic district and had applied to the Historic District Review Commission to replace dilapidated copper gutters with standard gutters in a harmonious color.    Although this wasn't replacing the gutters with like materials, a member on the Commission at that time was an architect and supported her application and her request was granted.  Ms. Miller stated she supported Council's decision to allow vinyl replacement windows in a historic building on the square, and allowing for new technology that may be better.

 

VI.       MEETING SCHEDULE

 

VII.      CONSENT AGENDA

 

A.                 STUDY SESSION SUMMARY OF AUGUST 16, 2010

 

Council Member Watt moved to approve the meeting summary as distributed.  Council Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

 

B.                 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES  OF AUGUST 23, 2010

 

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

 

C.                 AMUSEMENT LICENSE FOR FALL FESTIVAL

 

Council Member Watt moved to approve the amusement license.  Council Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

 

D.                 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE LIBERTY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AS THE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA FOR THE CITY OF LIBERTY

 

Council Member Watt moved to approve the resolution.  Council Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2474.

 

E.                  APPOINTMENTS

 

Liberty Community Christmas Tree Commission

 

Appoint Pam Leuders to a term expiring May 1, 2013

 

Council Member Watt moved to approve the appointment.  Council Member Duncan seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

 

VIII.     PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

IX.       ORDINANCES, CONTRACTS AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A.        ORDINANCE ACKNOWLEDGING VENDOR PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 13, 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

 

Document No. 7209 was read.  Council Member Brenton moved to approve the vendor payments.  Council Member Phillips 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.  The motion carried unanimously; it was approved by the Chair and inscribed in Ordinance No. 9626.

 

B.                 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE XIX, "TOW SERVICE", OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI (Second Reading)

 

Council requested that staff prepare a tow customer's "bill of rights" that can be provided to residents.  Staff stated they will incorporate this information into a handout that will be provided at accident scenes.

 

Although not a public hearing, Mayor Canuteson allowed for public comment.

 

Fay Bedinger, 232 W. Franklin, stated that Mr. Lemmons has done a good job providing service in Liberty and she supports him.

 

Council Member Phillips 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. 9627.

 

C.                 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, "CEMETERIES", AND CHAPTER 22 "OFFENSES - MISCELLANEOUS", OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI

 

Document No. 7210 was read.  Council Member Phillips moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading.  Council Member Moore seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

 

Council Member Watt 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. 9628.

 

D.                 ORDINANCE APPROVING THAT CERTAIN REAL EXCHANGE AGREEMENT WITH HALLMARK CARDS, INCORPORATED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 42.69 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF SHEPHERD ROAD BETWEEN U.S. ROUTE 69 AND HEARTLAND DRIVE IN LIBERTY, MISSOURI

 

In response to Council's questions, staff stated that the cemetery on the property would be deeded by Hallmark to the Heartland Meadows Association, who will be responsible for maintenance and access.  The property can only be used for science and technology based companies so that the City won't be in competition with Hallmark for potential businesses.  Council discussed the annual Heartland Meadows Association fees of $9,000, maintenance of the property until it is developed, and the potential impact sewer installation will have for future development north of 69 Highway.

 

Document No. 7211 was read.  Council Member Jenness moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading.  Council Member Moore seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

 

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. 9629.

 

E.         ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MUSSELMAN HALL CONTRACTORS, L.L.C. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $241,510.00 FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS (SRTS) SIDEWALK PROJECT ALONG PINE, GALLATIN, AND SCHRADER STREETS IN THE VICINITY OF FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

 

Document No. 7212 was read.  Council Member Watt moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading.  Council Member Moore seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

 

Council Member Phillips 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. 9630.

 

F.         ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, "MOTOR VEHICLES & TRAFFIC", OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI

 

Document No. 7213 was read.  Council Member Jenness moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading.  Council Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

 

Council Member Watt 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. 9631.

 

X.         OTHER BUSINESS

 

A.                 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH INDEPENDENT SALT IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,999.96 FOR ROAD SALT.

 

Council Member Jenness moved to approve the purchase.  Council Member Moore seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

 

XI.               MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR

 

XII.            MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

 

XIII.     ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

 

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                                                                                    Mayor

Attest:

 

 

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Deputy City Clerk