CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2006 with Mayor Robert T. Steinkamp presiding.  Mayor Steinkamp called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

 

II.         INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

The invocation was given by Council Member Juarenne Hester who then led the pledge of allegiance.

 

III.       ROLL CALL

 

Roll call was answered by Coni Hadden and Harold Phillips, Ward I; LeRoy Coe and Anna Marie Martin, Ward II; Juarenne Hester and John Parry, Ward III; and Bill Parker and Nick King, Ward IV.  Also in attendance were Curt Wenson, City Administrator; Cynthia Boecker, Assistant City Administrator; Steve Hansen, Public Works Director; Craig Knouse, Police Chief; Gary Birch, Fire Chief; Linda Tyree, Finance Director; Diana Adams, Finance Analyst; Tony Sage, Information Services Director; Steve Anderson, Planning & Development Director; Sara Cooke, Public Relations Coordinator; Shawnna Funderburk, Assistant to the City Administrator; Jane Sharon, Deputy City Clerk; Jason Noble, The Kansas City Star; Angie Borgedalen, Liberty Tribune; and 6 members of the public.

 

IV.       APPROVE MINUTES AND SUMMARIES

 

A.        REGULAR SESSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 23, 2006

 

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

 

B.         STUDY SESSION MEETING SUMMARY OF OCTOBER 30, 2006

 

Council Member Hadden moved to approve the meeting summary as distributed.  Council Member Coe seconded the motion, which carried 7-0-1.  Council Member Phillips abstained due to absence.

 

C.         STUDY SESSION MEETING SUMMARY OF NOVEMBER 6, 2006

 

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

 

V.        CITIZENS’ PARTICIPATION

 

Mayor Steinkamp recognized Boy Scout Jefferson Hostin of Troop No. 376, who is working on his communication badge.  He also recognized Boy Scout Christopher Brizendine of Troop No. 214, who is working on his citizenship in the community badge.

 

VI.       MEETING SCHEDULE

 

VII.      CONSENT AGENDA

 

A.                 APPOINTMENTS

 

Tax Increment Financing Commission

Reappoint David Lindsey to a term expiring 10-31-2010

Reappoint Lowell Mayone to a term expiring 10-31-2010

 

Tree Board

Reappoint Michael Cheek to a term expiring 12-15-2009

Reappoint Chad Bartlett to a term expiring 12-15-2009

 

Liberty Preservation & Development Commission

Reappoint Don Altis to a term expiring 09-01-2009

 

Liberty Tax Review Committee

Appoint Ward Stuckey to a term expiring 11-01-2008

Appoint Larry Tucker to a term expiring 11-01-2008

 

Liberty Arts Commission

Appoint Deborah Murray to a term expiring 05-15-2007

 

Planning & Zoning Commission

Appoint Tom Cole to a term expiring 01-01-2008

 

Council Member Hadden moved to approve the appointments as presented.  Council Member Martin seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

 

B.         FILING DATES FOR CANDIDATES FOR LIBERTY MUNICIPAL OFFICES, APRIL 3, 2007 – RESOLUTION

 

Council Member Hadden moved to approve the resolution as presented.  Council Member Martin seconded the motion, which carried unanimously and is inscribed in Resolution No. 2264.

 

Council Member Martin asked about Charles Small’s resignation from the Planning & Zoning Commission.  Mayor Steinkamp stated that Mr. Small had recently submitted his resignation because of too many conflicts with the meeting agenda.  Mrs. Martin noted Tom Cole, who would fill the vacancy, had outstanding credentials.

 

VIII.     PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

A.        *PETITION TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN LIBERTY TRIANGLE – ORDINANCE

 

Mayor Steinkamp opened the public hearing and stated that staff requested the hearing be continued to November 27 in order to receive additional information.  Council Member King moved to continue the public hearing to the November 27, 2006 regular session.  Council Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

 

IX.       ORDINANCES, CONTRACTS AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A.        ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF VENDOR PAYMENTS FROM OCTOBER 13, 2006 THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2006 – ORDINANCE

 

Document No. 6593 was read.  Council Member Martin moved to approve the ordinance.  Council Member Hester seconded the motion.

 

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. 9049.

 

B.         CONTRACT WITH TREKK DESIGN GROUP, LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $135,000 FOR CLEANING OF SANITARY SEWERS – ORDINANCE

 

Document No. 6594 was read.  Council Member Martin moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading.  Council Member Phillips 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. 9050.

 

C.         ACCEPTANCE OF VALUE PLACE HOTEL SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT, OAKWOOD BUSINESS PARK – RESOLUTION

 

Council Member Phillips moved to approve the resolution.  Council Member Martin seconded the motion, which is inscribed in Resolution No. 2265.

 

D.        AMENDMENT TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SOUTH LIBERTY PARKWAY AND WITHERS ROAD – ORDINANCE

 

Document No. 6595 was read.  Council Member King moved to waive the rules and consider the ordinance on first reading.  Council Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

 

Council Member Martin moved to approve the ordinance.  Council Member Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.  It was approved by the Chair and is inscribed in Ordinance No. 9051.

 

X.         OTHER BUSINESS

 

A.        NOVEMBER 7, 2006 ELECTION

 

Mayor Steinkamp stated the results of the November 7, 2006 election had not yet been certified by the Clay County Election Board and would be brought to Council for acknowledgement, along with other action at a Special Session before the Study Session on November 20, 2006.

 

1.         ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS OF NOVEMBER 7, 2006 – MOTION

 

2.         AUTHORIZATION FOR LEGAL COUNSEL TO FILE DECLARATORY JUDGMENT PERTAINING TO ANNEXATION AREA A – MOTION

 

XI.               MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR

 

City Administrator Curt Wenson stated that Council meetings on November 20, 2006 would begin with a Special Session for the election results and would be followed by a study session as review for the 2007 budget continues.  Prior to the budget review, Paul Campo, with the Williams & Campo law firm, would provide general information about the functions of a Community Improvement District.

 

Mr. Wenson also referenced the anticipated agreement with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) pertaining to the Flintlock overpass.  He stated there is some information that needs to be clarified with regard to how Flintlock is related to the South Liberty Parkway and Whitehall Station.  So the review of the Flintlock project can go back to the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) Committee once the additional information is available.  That group’s recommendation would then be reviewed by Council in a study session prior to the CIP being formally adopted as part of the budget.

 

XII.            MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

 

Council Member Phillips noted the letter to Council regarding clean air and expressed interest in the City finding a way to be a part of the solution.

 

Council Member Hester asked for clarification of the process mentioned by Mr. Wenson for review of the CIP budget.  Mr. Wenson stated that the Council can direct staff with regard to the allocation for the Flintlock project, but at this time, staff suggests the $2.5 million designated for the Flintlock overpass be reclassified to a more general category of Road Projects, which would allow the further review of the specific requirements to move forward with the Flintlock overpass construction.

 

Council Member Hadden recapped the discussion by saying her understanding was that staff is proposing the $2.5 million would be retitled for road projects.  If all the pieces of information necessary to include Flintlock in the CIP were not yet available, the $2.5 million would still be part of the CIP without it being specifically identified for the Flintlock project.

 

Mrs. Hadden also stated an interest in addressing the clean air act.  She asked if new businesses receive any information from staff about this metro-wide effort that includes more stringent standards.  Planning & Development Director Steve Anderson stated that staff responds to questions with the possibility that the City would look at this in the future, but it is not in place now.

 

Council Member Coe noted the gathering on November 11 at the fountain to honor veterans.  He stated it was not very well publicized.  He had spoken with the VFW Post Commander, who suggested the City return to having a Veteran’s Day parade.  Mr. Coe added that the VFW has a beautiful memorial to which donations can be made to honor individual veterans.

 

Council Member King noted the recent police awards ceremony at City Hall and stated it was fascinating to hear stories about the actions that prompted the service awards.

 

Mayor Steinkamp asked council members to provide their names for the strategic planning process so that the additional seven for the initiating committee could be identified.

 

Mayor Steinkamp reminded Council of the kick-off of the Christmas season with the lighting ceremony scheduled on the Square Friday, November 17, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

 

Council Member Hester asked follow-up questions about the CIP review, given it sounded as if there is not a time constraint regarding the Flintlock project.  Mr. Wenson stated the additional information being gathered would clarify what time issues, if any, existed for the project.  He stated the CIP Committee would have an opportunity to review the matter in more detail and make a recommendation to the Council.  The Council could then review the issues more fully in a study session before considering the CIP along with the 2007 budget.  Mayor Steinkamp stated the timeframe may be dictated by federal or state regulations and so the facts can be more fully set out, the staff is requesting the Council revisit this matter.  More information will be provided, which will assist the Council in its review of the CIP and, more specifically, the Flintlock project.

 

XIII.     ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

 

 

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Mayor

Attest:

 

 

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Deputy City Clerk