CITY COUNCIL MEETING

GLADSTONE, MISSOURI

MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2003

 

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION:  5:30 PM

 

The City Council will hold a Closed Session pursuant to Missouri Open Meeting Act Exemption 610.021 (1) for Litigation and Confidential or Privileged Communications with Legal Counsel, and 610.021 (2) for Real Estate Acquisition Discussion.

 

OPEN STUDY SESSION: 7:00 PM

 

REGULAR  MEETING:  7:30 PM

 

 

 

A G E N D A

 

1.                  Meeting Called to Order.

2.                  Roll Call.

3.                  Pledge of Allegiance.

 

4.                  Approval of Regular March 10, 2003, City Council Meeting Minutes.

 

4a.       PROCLAMATION:  congratulating BRITTANY SANDERS on her selection as a

            State Finalist in the Pre-Teen America Scholarship and Recognition Program.

 

4b.       PROCLAMATION:  designating April 6th - 12th, 2003, as “BUILDING SAFETY WEEK”

            in Gladstone, Missouri.  Sponsored by the International Code Council.

 

4c.       PROCLAMATION:  designating April 4th, 2003 as “ARBOR DAY” in Gladstone, Missouri,

            and urging residents to support efforts that focus on environmental betterment and the planting

            of trees.

 

4d.       PROCLAMATION:  in recognition of  the GROUNDBREAKING OF THE NEW OAK

            GROVE AMPHITHEATRE which will be held Saturday, March 22, 2003 in Oak Grove Park

                in Gladstone, Missouri.

 

5.         CONSENT AGENDA.

 

            RESOLUTION 03 -22, authorizing the City Manager to purchase a Scott Model 50 Self

            contained Breathing Apparatus and related equipment for a total purchase amount of $97,214.25 from the General Fund.

 

            RESOLUTION 03-23, authorizing execution of a contract with Miller Paving & Construction for a contract amount of $132,148.40 for the 2003 Curb & Sidewalk Program; Project 035007.

 

            APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMIT for an addition to and remodeling of the cafeteria kitchen for St. Andrew The Apostle Church located at 6415 N. Antioch Road.  (BP 03-0108)

 

            APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT for the month of February, 2003.

 

REGULAR  AGENDA.

 

6.         Communications from the Audience.

 

7.         Communications from the City Council.

 

8.         Communications from the City Manager.

 

9.         FIRST READING BILL 03-04, amending Schedule VIII of the Model Traffic Ordinance

            (City Code Section 18-12) to establish “STOP” sign locations at Northeast 63rd Terrace and

            Northeast 64th Street and Northwest 59th Place and North Wyandotte.

 

10.       FIRST READING BILL 03-05, an ordinance amending section 13 of Ordinance

            number 1.133, codified in chapter 22 of the City Code, by repealing such section and enacting

            in lieu thereof new provisions for the adoption and amendment of personnel policies and the

            administration of personnel matters.

 

11.       RESOLUTION 03-24, adopting a new Employee Handbook, formerly known as the Personnel

            Manual, for the City of Gladstone, Missouri.

 

12.       RESOLUTION 03-25, authorizing the City’s participation in the Gladstone Community

            Development Corporation, Inc., and providing a contribution of $40,000 by the City to fund

            the Community Development Corporation, Inc.

 

13.       Questions from the News Media.

 

14.       Adjournment.