MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
GLADSTONE,
MISSOURI
REGULAR
MEETING
MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 26, 2001
PRESENT: Mayor Anita Newsom
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross
Councilman Dan Bishop
Councilman Shirley Smith
Councilman Les Smith
City Manager Kirk Davis
Assistant City Manager Laura
Gay
City Clerk Marilyn Ahnefeld
Item
3. on the Agenda. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Anita Newsom led the Pledge of Allegiance in
which all joined.
Item 4. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 12, 2001 MINUTES.
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross moved to approve the Regular November 12, 2001 City Council
Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Councilman Les Smith seconded the motion. The vote: All “Aye” -
Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor
Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom.
(5-0)
Item 4a. on
the Agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATION to Gladstone Public Safety School Resource
Officer Ronn Shatswell by Mr. Dick Powers of the Elks Lodge No. 2376.
Dick Powers thanked Council for
allowing him to be present and said he considers it to be a true
privilege. He remembers former
Councilman, Mr. Bill Reynolds telling him about a young officer who was working
with students at Antioch Middle School.
As years have progressed, he continued to hear of this officer from his
superiors, from residents, from Antioch staff and it is with great pleasure that he makes this presentation to give the
recognition that Officer Shatswell certainly deserves. Mr. Powers invited Officer Shatswell to
come forward.
Mr. Powers noted that he is representing Northland
Elk’s Lodge No. 2376 and explained that this
is a new national award through the state of Missouri Elk’s
organization. Officer Shatswell is one
of only 12 Public Safety officers in the state of Missouri to be recognized
with the “Starfish Award.” This award
was conceived because of a man named Enrique Camarina. This gentleman was a drug enforcement agent
who went undercover in Mexico to attempt to stop drug trafficking into the
United States. Unfortunately, he was
kidnapped and murdered in Mexico by drug lords and traffickers of Mexico. This gentleman lead an exemplary life as a
DEA officer and went above and beyond the call of duty and this award is in his
honor.
Mr. Powers advised that Officer Shatswell is now in his tenth year working with the
D.A.R.E. Program at Antioch Middle School and the youth of Gladstone. It is also his fourth year as the School Resource Officer at Antioch. This man has done untold good in our
community in causing students to stay away from drugs and to become aware of
the drug program. Students consider this
officer a symbol and they tend to accept him more than most adults. He is proud that Mr. Shatswell is able to
work with these youths the way he has.
Mr. Powers stated that Officer Shatswell developed
the Youth Academy program, which covers more than just drug awareness and he
read the Youth Academy guidelines which include: to inspire young adults with a sense of community pride; foster
better communications among young adults and public safety officers; and to
present the field of public safety as a potential public service career. What admirable goals those are.
Mr. Powers then read a portion from the plaque that
Officer Shatswell will receive. “this young man’s actions represent
something special in each of us. We are
all gifted with the ability to make a difference. Each of us can shape our own future. Each of us has the power to help our organization reach their
goals. A statement by Mr. Joe Arthur
Barker: “Vision without action is merely
a dream. Action without vision just
passes the time. Vision with action can
change the world.”
Mr. Powers stated that Officer Ronn Shatswell is
doing everything in his power to make those words viable and told him he was
proud to present this plaque to him pleased to see members from Antioch Middle
School and Public Safety here to support him.
Officer Shatswell received a standing ovation.
Officer Ronn
Shatswell
introduced his wife Karen, a graduate of Oak Park High School and his 16 year
old son Steven. He noted the programs
he is involved with take a
generous amount of time and take away from
his family and he appreciates their support and understanding.
Officer Shatswell also recognized those who have
become his second family from Antioch Middle School, Principle Bob Russell,
Velda McMorris, and Phyllis Hopper.
Without their help at Antioch he would not be receiving this award. He
again thanked his own family and
his second family.
Item 5. on the Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA
Following the Clerk’s reading, Councilman Les Smith
moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read; Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross
seconded. The vote: All “aye” - Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan
Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
CONSENT AGENDA DETAIL
Councilman Les Smith moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-01-74, accepting work under the 2001 municipal
swimming pool painting contract with Commercial Pool Painting and authorizing
final payment in the amount of $1,995.00 from the Municipal Pool Enterprise Fund. Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote:
All “aye” – Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman
Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
Councilman Les Smith moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-01-75, accepting work under contract with
Linaweaver Construction, Inc. for the 58th & North Broadway
drainage improvements and authorizing final payment in the amount of $43,271,68
from the Capital Improvements Sales Tax Fund.
Councilman Bill Cross seconded.
The vote: All “aye” – Councilman
Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill
Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
Councilman Les Smith moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-01-76, adopting A Mission Statement, Objectives
and Goals for the City of Gladstone, Missouri for 2001-2002. Councilman
Bill Cross seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Les Smith, Councilman
Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita
Newsom. (5-0)
Councilman Les Smith moved to approve the LIQUOR LICENSE for sale of liquor by
the drink, six day license to Sonnie, Inc. of KC dba Tailgaters, 316 NE 72nd
Street. (new corporation ownership).
Managing Officer: Teresa K.
Beem. Councilman Bill Cross
seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Les Smith, Councilman
Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita
Newsom. (5-0)
Councilman Les Smith moved to approve the NEW LIQUOR LICENSE for sale of beer
and wine at China King Buffet, 6000 N Antioch Road. Managing Officer: Hai Yan
Lin. Councilman Bill Cross seconded. The vote:
All “aye” – Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman
Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
Councilman Les Smith moved to approve BUILDING PERMIT for 23,707 sq. ft. tenant finish at 6469 N
Prospect for Factory Oak Outlet.
Applicant: Sullivan Palmer
Architects. Councilman Bill Cross
seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Les Smith, Councilman
Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita
Newsom. (5-0)
REGULAR AGENDA
Item 6. on
the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
There were no communications from the audience.
Item 7. on
the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.
Councilman Les
Smith
thanked Officer Shatswell and stated that he has a daughter at Antioch Middle
School who is quite impressed with Officer Shatswell’s presence.
Mr. Smith said that Council recently held a
Goal-setting Session and in addition to maintaining those things that we should
always be responsible for, such as fiscal prudence, we also had several issues
come up that the audience might be
interested in. They include changing
the fiscal year from July 1 to October 1.
The purpose for that, and it is wise on the Council’s part, is that you
get new Council members elected in April and expect them to have meaningful
input in a $21 million budget that must be approved in about two months. This fiscal year change will allow us to get better input from the
full Council, which is representative of the citizenry.
Councilman Les Smith also noted that Councilman Bishop brought forward the issue
of stronger neighborhoods and perhaps advocating the development of homeowners
associations. This is an excellent idea
to strengthen neighborhoods. Blight has
been an issue in the last few years and the City Council is intent on
preserving our neighborhoods.
The North Oak Corridor Study was also a major issue
in actually doing something rather than talking about it for years.
Long-range citizen-based strategic planning, which
he is personally excited about, will allow our residents to determine what they
want Gladstone to look like in the future.
Mr. Smith said that
he and Councilman Bishop are very keen on the concept of a governance
model, and hope that the other Council members are as well.
Councilman Smith stated in addition to the other
items that are ongoing responsibilities of Council and staff, he is very
excited about those five ideas in particular because they are a new
direction, new programs, new policies
and a better way of doing business.
Mr. Smith advised
Parks and Recreation Director Steve Buschor that if the City has not yet obtained a tree for the
Mayor’s Christmas Tree there may be a
suitable tree on property being cleared by former Councilman Art Hammen. Mr. Buschor agreed to take a look at the
tree.
Councilman
Shirley Smith noted that the holiday season has begun
and wishes everyone a safe and good
holiday.
Councilman Dan
Bishop had
no communications at this time.
Mayor Pro Tem
Bill Cross
congratulated Officer Ronn Shatswell and stated that he was a former student of
his and feels very proud when he sees and hears of good accomplishments. He also noted that he was looking forward to
attending the seminars and institute sessions at the National League of Cities
Conference in December and feels they will be very educational and worthwhile.
Mayor Anita
Newsom
thanked Officer Ronn Shatswell for his dedication to the youth of our
community. Serving in the school
district for twenty-nine years, she has seen many changes in the schools and
she sees the big change in atmosphere at Antioch Middle School. The leadership in the school has a lot to do
with the success, but she also sees the influence of Mr. Shatswell’s presence
in the hallways. In the past, when she
had been at Antioch during dismissal time, students were rowdy and there was
not much control and students would fight on the street corners. She does not see those things in that
neighborhood anymore and thinks the school is on a real positive track. She thanked Ronn for his work in the
community.
Ms. Newsom advised
that she has been decorating for Christmas and notices many people and
families in her neighborhood also decorating their homes for the holidays. She hopes many will enter the Mayor’s Holiday Lighting
Contest. It is a contest but also a
fundraiser benefiting the Northland
Christmas Store and Gladstone Neighbors Helping Neighbors. She asked everyone to please encourage
friends and neighbors to enter the contest for the chance to win a $1,000
savings bond that has been graciously donated by UMB Bank and benefit a great
cause.
Mayor Newsom stated that Council members received a
memo from Assistant City Manager for Development Scott Wingerson requesting two
Council members to serve on a focus group working on code enforcement policy
issues. The meetings will be weekly for
12-16 weeks during the lunch time beginning in December. It will be a group from the Council,
Planning Commission, BZA, Neighborhood Preservation Task Force, Chamber, GEBC
and TIF. Ms. Newsom asked if two
Council members were interested in serving and participating on this focus
group.
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross and Councilman Shirley
Smith agreed to serve on the focus group.
Item 8. on
the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER.
City Manager Kirk Davis said he looks forward to seeing everyone at the Gladstone Chamber Annual Dinner at Tiffany Greens on Saturday evening.
Mr. Davis also reminded everyone to shop Gladstone
to every extent they possibly could for the holiday season and to have a safe
holiday.
Councilman Les Smith stated that when the City
Manager mentioned shopping, he was reminded of reading in the Nations Cities Weekly, NLC has endorsed,
through Senate Bill 1499, a Small Business Relief measure. He asked if we could research this issue and
perhaps Council could send a letter of recommendation if it has not already
been passed.
Item 9. on
the Agenda. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: on a request to rezone property at 7508 N
Oak from C-1 to CP-3. Applicant: North Oak Garden Center. Owner:
Anthony and Final Scare. (File #
1164
Mayor Newsom stated that the applicant has withdrawn this rezoning
application, therefore no public hearing will be held.
Item
10. on the Agenda. PUBLIC HEARING on renewal of a
Special Use Permit for operation of a
child care facility at 7204 NE Rosewood Drive.
Applicant: Angela Stone. (File #1165)
Mayor Anita Newsom opened the Public Hearing and
explained the Hearing process that the applicant will make their presentation,
followed by staff, then those in favor and those in opposition.
Angela Stone stated that she has had her
special use permit for the past twelve years and has not had any complaints
from neighbors or the city that she knows of.
She takes care of most of the children on her block and still does. She would like to renew the permit for ten
more years.
Assistant City Manager for Development Scott
Wingerson stated that there are 11 conditions which are the same as the last
ten years. The Planning Commission made
a unanimous recommendation for approval.
Item 10a.
on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 01-46, granting a Special Use Permit subject to certain conditions to
Angela Stone for operation of a child care facility on property at 7204
Rosewood Drive. (File #1165)
Councilman Bill Cross moved to place Bill 01-46 on First Reading; Councilman Dan Bishop seconded.
The vote:
All “aye” – Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman
Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 01-46, Waive the Rule and Place the Bill on Second and Final Reading; Councilman Dan Bishop seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 01-46 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.814; Councilman Dan Bishop seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
All “aye” – Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman
Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
Mayor Newsom wished Ms.
Stone well during her next ten years.
Item 11. on
the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 01-47, approving the Final Plat
of Claymont Pointe Fifteenth Replat for property at 166-168 Pointe Drive. Applicant/owner: J.D. Nelson Building Company.
(File #1166)
Councilman Dan Bishop moved to place Bill 01-47 on First Reading; Councilman Les Smith seconded.
The vote:
All “aye” – Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman
Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Dan Bishop moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 01-47, Waive the Rule and Place the Bill on Second and Final Reading; Councilman Les Smith seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Dan Bishop moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 01-47 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.815; Councilman Les Smith seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
All “aye” – Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman
Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
Item 12. on
the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 01-48, approving the Final Plat of
Mazuma Credit Union and directing the appropriate officials to affix
their signatures to the plat for recording. (File #1167)
Councilman Bill Cross moved to place Bill 01-48 on First Reading; Councilman Les Smith seconded.
The vote:
All “aye” – Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman
Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 01-48, Waive the Rule and Place the Bill on Second and Final Reading; Councilman Les Smith seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 01-48 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.816; Councilman Les Smith seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
All “aye” – Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Shirley Smith, Councilman
Dan Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Anita Newsom. (5-0)
* * * * *
There being no further business to come before the November 26, 2001 Gladstone City Council Meeting, Mayor Anita Newsom adjourned the Regular Meeting.
* * * * *
Mayor Newsom announced that at this time
the Open Study Session started
earlier this evening prior to the Regular Meeting would resume for discussion of
Study Session Item 2, review of
proposed BACO 2000 (Building and Construction Ordinances).
Respectfully submitted:
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Marilyn F. Ahnefeld,
City Clerk
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Anita
Newsom, Mayor