CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 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 October 25, 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 Nick King, who then led the pledge of allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Paul Jenness, 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; James Simpson, Deputy Police Chief; Mike Snider, Acting Fire Chief; Dennis Dovel, Parks and Recreation Director; Tony Sage, Information Services Director; Karan Johnson, Economic and Business Development Manager; Jonna Wensel, Community Development Manager, Katherine Sharp, Planner, Dave Tedesco, Police Captain, Brad Boone, Information Technology Specialist II; Shawnna Funderburk, Assistant to the City Administrator; Janet Pittman, Deputy City Clerk; Angie Borgedalen, Liberty Tribune; and 23 members of the public.
IV. APPROVE MINUTES AND SUMMARIES (SEE CONSENT AGENDA)
A. REGULAR SESSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 11, 2010
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 11, 2010
V. CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION - None
VI. MEETING SCHEDULE
Council Member King 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. 9636.
Appoint Harold Phillips to a term expiring January 1, 2014
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE" OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE", ARTICLE III, ADMINISTRATION AND ARTICLE IV APPLICATIONS, PERMITS AND PROCEDURES, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI
Mayor Canuteson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Seeing no one, he closed the public hearing.
Document No. 7220 was read. Council Member Watt moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council Member Jenness seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member King 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. 9637.
2. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 30-27, "DEVELOPMENT PLAN" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI
Mayor Canuteson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Seeing no one, he closed the public hearing.
Document No. 7221 was read. Council Member Duncan moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council Member Jenness seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member Duncan 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. 9638.
3. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE", SECTION 30-44, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL DISTRICTS, SECTION 30-80.1, ACCESSORY USES RESIDENTIAL AND SECTION 30-83.1, GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI
Mayor Canuteson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Seeing no one, he closed the public hearing.
Document No. 7222 was read. Council Member King moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council Member Watt 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. 9639.
4. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 30-67, "DISTRICT BP, BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI
Mayor Canuteson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Seeing no one, he closed the public hearing.
Document No. 7223 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 Foster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. It was approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9640.
5. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE", ARTICLE VIII, HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI
Mayor Canuteson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Seeing no one, he closed the public hearing.
Document No. 7224 was read. Council Member Brenton 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 the ordinance will be on second reading at the November 8, 2010 regular session meeting.
6. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE", PERTAINING TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI
Council Member Jenness moved to table the ordinance. Council Member Watt seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
IX. ORDINANCES, CONTRACTS AND RESOLUTIONS
A. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEES FOR WIRELESS FACILITIES APPLICATIONS AND ADDING TO THE SCHEDULE OF FEES IN THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI
Council Member Moore moved to table the ordinance. Council Member Duncan seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
B. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF VENDOR PAYMENTS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2010 THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 2010.
In response to Council's question regarding check no. 12041, payable to Fairbanks Morse Pump, staff will follow up with Council regarding which lift station the maintenance was performed at.
1. EXCLUDING KCP&L PAYMENTS - ORDINANCE
Document No. 7225 was read. Council Member Watt moved to approve the vendor payments. Council Member Duncan seconded the motion. Vote on the motion was as follows: 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. 9641.
2. KCP&L PAYMENTS - ORDINANCE
Document No. 7226 was read. Council Member Watt moved to approve the vendor payments. Council Member King seconded the motion. Vote on the motion was as follows: 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 6-0-1; with Council Member Brenton abstaining, due to a potential conflict of interest. It was approved by the Chair and inscribed in Ordinance No. 9641.
C. RESOLUTION APPROVING A TEMPORARY EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR A ST. JAMES SCHOOL EVENT AT 309 SOUTH STEWART ROAD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2010.
Council Member Jenness moved to approve the resolution. Council Member Moore seconded the motion, which carried 6-1-0 and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2478. Council Member King voted in opposition.
D. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, "MOTOR VEHICLES & TRAFFIC," OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI
Document No. 7227 was read. Council Member Watt moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council Member Jenness 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. 9642.
X. OTHER BUSINESS
A. PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF EVENTIDE DIGITAL VOICE LOGGING RECORDER FROM NELSON SYSTEMS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,450.
B. PURCHASE OF CITYWIDE COMPUTER REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FROM POMEROY IT SOLUTIONS/HEWLETT PACKARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $179,599.
C. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE I, "motor Vehicles and Traffic", OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY PERTAINING TO TRUCK ROUTES - ORDINANCE
Council reviewed two possible ordinances that could be adopted in order to establish truck routes within the city limits. Council discussed the importance of not hindering businesses that operate in the city, while also addressing safety concerns associated with truck traffic through residential areas.
Josiah James, 417 E. Franklin, thanked Council for trying to address the concerns of truck traffic on Hwy. 33/Lightburne. He stated that this is more than a public nuisance issue, it is a safety issue.
Carolyn Hatcher, 421 N. Lightburne, stated that safety is a concern and the main priority should be to have dump trucks prohibited from using Hwy. 33/Lighburne.
Linda Jones, Church Administrator at Second Baptist Church, noted that the church has a parking lot across the street and it is dangerous for parishioners and those attending preschool etc. to cross Hwy. 33/Lightburne.
Staff noted that they are currently working with MoDOT to determine ownership of Hwy. 33/Lightburne. Until such time as the City takes over responsibility for the roadway, the City cannot restrict truck traffic.
D. PARTNERSHIP FOR COMMUNITY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT - PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL REPORT
Alicia Stephens and Russ Weathers, Partnership for Community Growth and Development, thanked Council for its support and presented the Partnership's annual update.
E. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LIBERTY, INC. - PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL REPORT
XI. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
XII. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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Mayor
Attest:
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Deputy City Clerk