CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2006
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 February 13, 2006 with Mayor Robert T. Steinkamp presiding. Mayor Steinkamp called the meeting to order
at 7:00
p.m.
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was given by Council Member Anna Marie
Martin who then led the pledge of allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
Roll
call was answered by Mayor Robert T. Steinkamp; Coni Hadden and Harold
Phillips, Ward I; LeRoy Coe and Anna Marie Martin, Ward II; Juarenne Hester and
John Parry, Ward III; and Nick King and Bill Parker, Ward IV. Also in attendance were Curt Wenson, City
Administrator; Cynthia Boecker, Assistant City Administrator; Steve Hansen,
Public Works Director; Brian Hess, City Engineer; Craig Knouse, Police Chief;
David Tedesco, Police Captain; Gary Birch, Fire Chief; Chris Deal, Parks &
Recreation Director; Donna Kay Taylor, Community Center Manager; Linda Tyree,
Finance Director; Steve Anderson, Planning & Development Director; Jonna
Wensel, Preservation Planner; Sara Cooke, Public Relations Coordinator; Jane
Sharon, Deputy City Clerk; Tanya Fogg Young, The Kansas City Star; and 8
members of the public.
IV. APPROVE
MINUTES AND SUMMARIES
A. REGULAR SESSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 2006
Council Member King requested the minutes reflect his
comments regarding the use of volunteers by the City of Independence, and include that there are 717 volunteers that saved
the city $930,000 in expenses.
Council Member Hadden moved to approve the minutes as
amended. Council Member Martin seconded
the motion, which carried 7-0-1. Council
Member Parker abstained, due to absence.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 2006
Council Member King moved to approve the minutes as
distributed. Council Member Hester
seconded the motion, which carried 7-0-1.
Council Member Parker abstained, due to absence.
C. JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING SUMMARY OF FEBRUARY 6, 2006
Council Member Martin moved to approve the meeting
summary as distributed. Council Member
King seconded the motion, which carried 6-0-2.
Council Member Phillips and Council Member Coe abstained, due to
absence.
V. CITIZENS’ PARTICIPATION
Mayor Steinkamp recognized Scout Cody Cash, with Troop
376, who is working on his communications’ badge. He attended the meeting with his mother,
Victoria Dunfee.
A. PROCLAMATION
FOR RAY BROCK
Mayor Steinkamp read a proclamation declaring Ray
Brock, Jr. day on February 15, in honor of Ray Brock’s service to the community
and his being named 2005 Northlander of the Year. The proclamation was then presented to Mr.
Brock, who thanked the Mayor, City Council, and City for this recognition.
B. PRESENTATION
OF CONTRIBUTION TO THE CLAY COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
Mayor Steinkamp formally presented a $10,000 donation
for the Clay County Veterans Memorial to Pete Hall and Marvin Mendenhall,
members of the Memorial Committee. Mr.
Hall accepted the donation on behalf of the committee and expressed
appreciation for this recognition of the 420 individuals who lost their lives
in service to their country and whose names appear on the memorial. Mr. Mendenhall thanked the Mayor, City
Council and City for the generous donation.
He added that Liberty, which has been his home since 1978 has been good to
him and his family.
VI. MEETING SCHEDULE
A.
APPOINTMENTS
Clay County Extension Council
Appoint
Vern Windsor to a term expiring 2-29-08
Council Member Hester moved to approve the
appointment. Council Member Hadden
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member King requested information on the Clay
County Extension Council and its purpose.
City Administrator Curt Wenson stated that information would be provided
to Council with the next packet.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
A. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
OF VENDOR PAYMENTS FROM JANUARY 13, 2006 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2006 – ORDINANCE
Document No. 6483 was read. Council Member Hester moved to approve the
ordinance. Council Member Martin
seconded the motion.
Council Member King asked about check number 93237,
for fire registration fees. Fire Chief
Gary Birch stated several City paramedics had recently taken classes at the
hospital for relicensure.
Mr. King asked if the purchase of road salt, paid with
check number 93136, would result in a reduction of what had to be purchased for
next year. Public Works Director Steve
Hansen stated the same amount is purchased every year, which is about 600
tons. That is a combination of road salt
and sand. Even when it is hoped the
additional amount will not be needed, even a small event such as what occurred
last week, can use significant quantities of salt or sand.
Council Member Martin asked about payments to the
Partnership for Community Growth & Development. Assistant City Administrator Cynthia Boecker stated there are
benchmarks in the contract which determine payment and the City may also
reimburse the Partnership, if sharing a table at a dinner meeting, such as was
the case recently with the Kansas City Economic Development Council. Planning & Development Director Steve
Anderson stated there are also additional costs, in addition to those set out
in the agreement, such as the comparative fee study and marketing materials,
which may also require payment by the City to the Partnership. Ms. Boecker confirmed that the general
payments to the Partnership are made over time.
Vote on the motion was as follows: Council Member Phillips – yes; Council Member
Martin – yes; Council Member Hester – yes; Council Member Parker - yes; Council
Member Hadden – yes; Council Member Coe – yes; Council Member Parry – yes;
Council Member King – yes. The motion
carried unanimously; it was approved by the Chair and inscribed in Ordinance
No. 8942.
B. CONTRACT
WITH CONTINENTAL POOLS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AN INDOOR
POOL LINER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $67,575 – ORDINANCE
Document No. 6484 was read. Council Member Martin moved to waive the
rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council Member King seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
Council Member King moved to approve the
ordinance. Council Member Martin
seconded the motion. Council Member
Martin asked about the timing for shutting down the pool. Community Center Manager Donna Kay Taylor
stated that there is no good time, but that school starts August 16 and after
September, the outdoor pool is not available.
In winter, the pool is scheduled for use by the School District. Council
Member Coe asked if this is a budgeted expense.
Ms. Taylor said it is. Council
Member Parry asked if projects have been identified for the funds
remaining. Ms. Taylor stated they are
looking to purchase more equipment for youth fitness.
The motion carried unanimously. It was approved by the Chair and is inscribed
in Ordinance No. 8943.
Mr. Anderson stated that, when a final plat was
approved for Gentry
Place, the
platted direction for this lot was toward Gentry Street. With the
infrastructure added, the developer is requesting a reorientation of the lot so
that the home will face Maple Street. This is similar to action taken
by City Council in the past and legal counsel has indicated this is an
appropriate way to address the request.
Council Member Phillips asked for clarification of the
location. Mr. Anderson stated that Maple
has been extended past Mississippi Street and this lot is on the southwest corner of Maple and
Gentry Streets. Mr. Phillips asked if
there has been any response from the neighbors.
Mr. Anderson stated this will not make a difference to adjacent property
owners and they are probably not aware this is occurring. Council Member Hadden asked if this is near
Preston Acres. Mr. Anderson stated he
was not familiar with Preston Acres and would have to check on that. Council Member Coe asked about the size of
the lot. Mr. Anderson stated it conforms
to City standards and this is a unique infill project. The developer decided it was worth the
expense to extend Maple
Street to
develop the four lots. Mr. Coe asked if
any work was being done to the creek as a result of this project. Mr. Anderson stated there is and that was
part of the reason for the change in orientation being proposed.
Document No. 6485 was read. Council Member King moved to waive the rules
and consider the ordinance on first reading.
Council Member Coe seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member Hadden moved to approve the
ordinance. Council Member Hester
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
It was approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 8944.
D. *STREET
RENAMING ALONG SOUTH
LIBERTY PARKWAY
– ORDINANCE
City Engineer Brian Hess stated that the first phase
of South Liberty
Parkway is
nearing completion and the old roadway infrastructure has been removed. The bisecting of existing streets by the new
roadway has resulted in new intersections and street segments. Some streets have been renamed in order to
maintain an understandable grid pattern and addressing scheme. The changes will take effect 60 days after
approval by Council, to allow time for notification of property owners. Mr. Hess noted there are not many property
owners affected by these name changes.
Council Member Hadden asked if any objections had been
received about the proposed renaming.
Mr. Hess said there had been none.
He added that City staff worked closely with Our Lady of Mercy, Immacolata
Manor and Precious Blood Seminary to ensure the private streets on their
properties were appropriately named. Council
Member Martin asked about the swan near the South Liberty Parkway construction area.
Mr. Hess said the swan is alive and well.
Document No. 6486 was read. Council Member King moved to waive the rules
and consider the ordinance on first reading.
Council Member Martin seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member Martin moved to approve the ordinance. Council Member Hester seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously. It was
approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 8945.
E. MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT WITH LOGISTICS INC. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMPUTER SYSTEM – ORDINANCE
Document No. 6487 was read. Council Member Martin moved to waive the
rules and consider the ordinance on first reading. Council Member Hadden seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
Council Member Hadden moved to approve the
ordinance. Council Member Coe seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
It was approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 8946.
A. PURCHASE
OF LOGISTICS SOFTWARE CONVERSION UPGRADE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMPUTER SYSTEM –
MOTION
Council Member Phillips moved to approve the
purchase. Council Member Coe seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
Council Member Parry asked for clarification of the encumbered funds for
this account. Finance Director Linda
Tyree stated that $38,000 for the computer aided dispatch program had been
encumbered from 2005. That is in
addition to the $25,000 budgeted in 2006.
B. AUTHORIZATION
TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATION FOR AUTOMATED FINGER PRINTING EQUIPMENT – MOTION
Council Member Martin moved to approve the application
for the grant. Council Member Hadden
seconded the motion. Council Member
Phillips asked if the commitment to $2,500 in maintenance fees for this program
is an expense that can be absorbed into the police budget. Police Chief Craig Knouse stated that the fingerprint
equipment is very useful technology and would not be affordable without the
grant. Participation in this grant
program will allow the City’s equipment to tie in to the State’s system, which
is operated by the Highway Patrol. Mayor
Steinkamp asked if this meant there would be no more need for ink and
pads. Chief Knouse said that was
correct.
The motion carried unanimously.
B.
RENEWAL OF
AGREEMENT WITH TARGET DIRECT MARKETING FOR 2006 PARKS AND RECREATION BROCHURES –
MOTION
Council Member King moved to approve the renewal of
the printing agreement. Council Member
Coe seconded the motion. Council Member
Hester asked about previous discussions considering removing the Liberty
Citizen from the program brochure. Ms.
Boecker stated that the staff continues to research that option and the
upcoming citizen survey will ask questions about how people like to receive
information. That feedback will be
incorporated into the review.
The motion carried unanimously.
XI.
MISCELLANEOUS
MATTERS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr.
Wenson noted the City Hall would be closed Monday, February 20, in observance
of Presidents’ Day. There will be no
Council meeting on Tuesday, February 21.
XII.
MISCELLANEOUS
MATTERS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Council
Member Phillips stated he had heard high compliments about working with the
City from the marketing manager at the new Popeye’s Chicken in Liberty.
Mayor
Steinkamp noted there would be a study session following this meeting in the
conference room.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The
meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
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Mayor
Attest:
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Deputy City Clerk