MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

GLADSTONE, MISSOURI

REGULAR MEETING

 

MONDAY DECEMBER 13, 2004

 

 

PRESENT:          Mayor Wayne Beer

                             Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi

Councilman Bill Cross

                             Councilman Les Smith

                             Councilman Joe Evans

                            

City Manager Kirk Davis

City Counselor David Ramsay

Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson

City Clerk Cathy Swenson

 

 

Mayor Wayne Beer opened the Regular December 13, 2004, City Council Meeting at

7:30 PM in the Gladstone City Council Chambers.

 

Item 3. on the Agenda.             PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

Mayor Wayne Beer led the Pledge of Allegiance, in which all joined.

 

Item 4. on the Agenda.             APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR NOVEMBER 29, 2004 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to approve the Regular November 29, 2004, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded the motion. 

 

The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi and Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0)

 

Item 4a. on the Agenda.           PRESENTATION TO THE CITY OF THE STORM READY COMMUNITY AWARD.

 

Mayor Beer invited Fire Inspector Chuck Duddy to step forward.

 

Fire Inspector Duddy recognized Mr. Lynn Maximuk, from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Service who was in attendance to present to the City the Storm Ready Community Award.

 

Lynn Maximuk, Meteorologist in Charge at the National Weather Service office in Pleasant Hill, stated it gave him great pleasure to recognize the Gladstone community and Chuck Duddy for their hard work to enable the community to receive the status of a storm ready community.  There are only about 22 storm ready communities in this part of Missouri for whom his office is responsible.  This award means Gladstone’s administration has supported its safety forces in developing a severe weather preparedness plan to allow the community to respond to a national disaster.  Mr. Maximuk pointed out the fact that there was a good size tornado in Gladstone in May 2003, to which the City responded in a very capable manner.

 

Mr. Maximuk stated part of being ready for a national disaster is having a good working relationship with different governmental agencies, which is one of the things that was considered by his office before recognizing our community.  This is a national recognition, which is granted by the State Emergency Management Agency.  The National Weather Service also reviews the applications. 

 

Mr. Maximuk presented to Mayor Beer and Fire Inspector Duddy a letter of appreciation, and said he hoped the letter is displayed with pride within the City.  Mr. Maximuk offered congratulations for the hard work that was necessary to earn the Storm Ready Community Award, and thanked Mr. Duddy for his hard work.  Mr. Maximuk presented two signs to place at roadside that recognize our community’s recognition as a Storm Ready Community.  Mr. Maximuk explained that every couple of years the City’s status will be reviewed to be certain our community is keeping up with the high standards that have been met.  Mr. Maximuk again offered his congratulations, and stated he looked forward to continuing to work with the City of Gladstone.

 

Mayor Beer stated as long as the City has employees such as Chuck Duddy, the GEMA (Gladstone Emergency Management Agency) folks, and our Public Safety staff, he is certain the City will have no problem maintaining the status of a Storm Ready Community.  Mayor Beer thanked Mr. Maximuk for this award.  Mayor Beer thanked Mr. Duddy for his efforts with regard to making Gladstone a storm ready City.  There was a fairly good plan two years ago that the City was able to put into action with the 2003 tornado, but again that was because of Mr. Duddy and his folks putting together a good plan.  That plan came under baptism by fire and it worked well.  There have been changes and improvements to the plan, and as a result our City is now designated a Storm Ready Community. 

 

Mr. Chuck Duddy introduced GEMA volunteers in attendance, Jim Olshefski, Janet McCloud, Tim Kamphetner, and Mike Webb.

 

Councilman Bill Cross thanked Mr. Duddy, and stated he has seen GEMA volunteers at work, but it is nice to have them introduced by name.  Councilman Cross thanked GEMA volunteers for all their hard work.

 

Item 5. on the Agenda.             CONSENT AGENDA

 

CONSENT AGENDA DETAIL

 

Following the Clerk’s reading, Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0)

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-04-83, authorizing acceptance of work under contract with Pyramid Excavation & Construction, Incorporated for the 59th Terrace Drainage Improvements Project and authorizing final payment in the amount of $11,803.84 for Project 025009.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0)

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-04-84, authorizing execution of a contract with Dennis Johnson Construction, Incorporated, in the total amount not to exceed $75,176.00 for the 2200 Block of the 60th Street Drainage Improvements Project 045030.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0)

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-04-85, authorizing execution of a contract with WCI, Incorporated, for the total amount not to exceed $210,995.13 for the 67th and Forest Drainage Improvements Project 045033.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0)

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-04-86, authorizing acceptance of work under contract with Miller Paving & Construction, LLC., for the 2003 Arterial Sidewalk and 2004 Curb and Sidewalk Programs and authorizing final payment in the amount of $15,148.26 for Project 035011-045007.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0)

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-04-87, authorizing acceptance of work under contract with Irvinbilt Company for the Drop Slide for the Municipal Pool Project and authorizing final payment in the amount of $2,530.89 for Project 046050.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0)

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to approve a LIMITED ONE DAY BEER & WINE LICENSE to St. Charles Borromeo Church, 804 Shady Lane Drive, for a parish event on Saturday, January 8, 2005.  Hours:  6:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight.  Managing Officer:  Mr. Paul G. Danaher.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0)

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to approve the FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR OCTOBER 2004.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0)

 

Mayor Beer stated there has been a recent loss to our City and to the area with the death of State Representative Dan Bishop.  Mr. Bishop passed away just last week very unexpectedly.  Representative Bishop, prior to being elected to the State Assembly, was previously a Councilman and Mayor of the City of Gladstone.  Prior to that he was a graduate of Oak Park High School, graduated magna cum laude from Westminster College in Fulton, and received his Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.  Representative Bishop had been involved in a great number of civic affairs in this area, and as a result, he will be missed by many. 

 

Mayor Beer asked for a few moments of meditation in Representative Bishop’s honor.

 

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 Bill Cross thanked the City and Administrative staff for sending City Council members to the National League of Cities Conference in Indianapolis.  It was a good learning experience in meeting and visiting with other Councilmen from throughout the United States.  Councilman Cross stated he and fellow Council members took part in the Boards and Commission interviews.  There are some wonderful people who are willing to become part of the City.  Council members are in the process of making assignments to various Boards and Commissions. 

 

Councilman Cross welcomed Melinda Mehaffy, Economic Development Administrator, to her first City Council meeting, and said he hoped there would be many more she would have the opportunity to attend.  Councilman Cross addressed Finance Director Cash Sweiven by saying he noticed the sales tax is up $25,000 over this time last year, which is heading in the right direction.

 

Councilman Les Smith welcomed Ms. Mehaffy.  Councilman Smith asked Finance Director Cash Sweiven if it was his last City Council meeting before beginning his new job in the City of O’Fallon, Missouri.  Director Sweiven confirmed that was correct.  Councilman Smith asked that the record show that Director Sweiven has been more than the City could have asked for in a Finance Director, and City Council members wish him well in his future endeavors. 

 

Councilman Smith said there is much that could be said in regard to the passing of former Mayor Dan Bishop.  No one worked any harder than Mr. Bishop to keep Councilman Smith out of the City Council seat, and yet they were still able to become friends.  Councilman Smith said there are a lot of stories he could tell, as Mr. Bishop and he had epic battles.  Fortunately they were willing to have those battles outside of the City Council Chambers.  Through all that, they began to agree on issues and became friends.  Councilman Smith said some of the stories would be pretty funny, and some would explain a lot of things, but at this point, he would like to keep those stories between the two of them.  Dan Bishop was very dedicated, honorable, and had a passion for public service, the likes of which may not be seen again.  None of that really matters now.  There is a wife without a husband, and two little boys without a father.  Councilman Smith said he wondered when the reality of Dan Bishop’s passing would sink in, and he believed it had this evening.

 

Councilman Joe Evans stated he, too, mourns the loss of Representative Dan Bishop.  Although he knew him for a short time, he was very passionate about public service.  He will be missed.

 

Councilman Evans addressed Finance Director Cash Sweiven by saying he too would be missed.  Councilman Evans said he hates to see Director Sweiven leave the City of Gladstone, but he understands. 

 

Councilman Evans inquired into the status of the 6615 North Antioch Road issue.

 

Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson stated the City has continued to investigate the business use at this address, and continued to work through the issues with the property owner that would be consistent with the Council’s action on the Special Use Permit.  The latest attempt is to coordinate a meeting with the applicant’s lawyer to see what options might be available for them as well as for the City.  City staff is following up with this issue on a routine basis.  There has been some correspondence from Mr. Wingerson shared with City Council members in City Council’s informational newsletter.  This correspondence requests that the business cease and desist, and that the owner visit with Mr. Wingerson regarding this issue.  Mr. Wingerson reported to date the applicant has been non-responsive, but he is optimistic the lawyer will return the call to the City and progress will be made towards complying with City code, and complying with Council’s action.

 

Councilman Evans stated this is an issue that has been brewing for many months. 

 

Assistant City Manager Wingerson agreed and said the owner continues to make improvements on the property that are consistent with residential use, although it could be taken another way.

 

Councilman Evans replied there is the appearance that the owner is continuing to “thumb their nose” at the City, City staff, and City Council.  Councilman Evans asked if Staff is stepping up anything at all in regard to enforcement of these issues.  Councilman Evans stated he knows there is a restriction as to the number of trucks, trailers, and equipment that can be at the site.  Friday evening there were 15 vehicles on the property.  There was at least 10 vehicles on Sunday morning, and this evening there is a large trailer parked on the detached garage portion of the property.  Councilman Evans said he was just curious as to where the City is with this issue, and maybe Counselor Ramsay can provide information he has received from the owner’s attorney.

 

City Counselor David Ramsay said the last time he heard from the owner’s attorney, he wanted to have a meeting.  However, Mr. Ramsay has phoned him a few times, the latest being this afternoon, and he has not received a response as to how the owner’s attorney wishes to structure the meeting.  Counselor Ramsay said when the attorney does phone Mr. Ramsay, he will inform him that the City is at the point of some enforcement action.  That should encourage them to meet with the City. 

 

Councilman Evans stated he fears that after six months or nine months passes, the owner will re-apply for a rezoning and a variance as they did before, and will have continued to make improvements to what is zoned as a residential property.  Councilman Evans asked City staff to stay on top of this issue.

 

Mr. Wingerson stated he is not sure of the owner’s intent.  They would be able to apply to the Planning Commission and ultimately the City Council for those types of requests.  Mr. Wingerson said he believes the last correspondence to the owner indicated there would be a limit to the amount of time before the issue would be moved forward to our municipal court, if that was the only choice the owner left to the City.  Mr. Wingerson stated Staff would appreciate just a little more time to give the owner every benefit of the doubt, before that step is taken, but Staff is certainly willing to allow the court to assist with this issue. 

 

Councilman Smith asked how long it has been since the Special Use Permit was rejected. 

 

Mr. Wingerson replied he was not certain.

 

Councilman Smith stated he did not understand why City staff is waiting for the owner’s attorney to return a phone call, so Staff can tell the attorney the City might take action to enforce our ordinances.  Councilman Smith said he did not understand why we don’t take action.  We have been here before, and enough is enough. 

 

Mayor Beer agreed with Councilman Smith, and stated he believes the owner had adequate opportunity to respond.  City staff has made many attempts to contact them and to come to some kind of resolution of their issues.  It appears from the correspondence, they have been almost completely non-responsive.  It is time to force a response.

 

Mr. Wingerson replied, if it meets with City Council’s approval, the enforcement action will be turned up a notch beginning tomorrow morning.  Something should be in City Council’s informational packet by the end of the week. 

 

Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi extended her condolences to Mr. Bishop’s family.  They have a hard road, and she feels greatly for them.

 

Councilman Rudi said she cannot believe Finance Director Sweiven is leaving, and offered her congratulations and said he certainly will be missed.

 

Councilman Rudi stated she has seen other communities with the storm ready signs, and wondered why we did not have one.  Now we have one, and Councilman Rudi said she is very excited and thinks it is wonderful.  Councilman Rudi wished everyone happy holidays.

 

Mayor Wayne Beer extended best Christmas wishes to everyone, and a happy New Year.  Mayor Beer said he will be leaving town on Wednesday of this week and will be back the first week in January.  Mayor Beer stated there will soon be a reception in honor of Cash Sweiven, and he has personally thanked Director Sweiven for everything he has done for this City and offered congratulations for his appointment to a nice job in O’Fallon, Missouri, and expressed his misgivings in seeing Director Sweiven leave.  Mayor Beer said perhaps in the future we will see Director Sweiven return in another capacity, if not in Gladstone, in the general area.  Mayor Beer congratulated Director Sweiven and wished him good luck. 

 

Mayor Beer stated when he has been in the administrative offices he has heard Santa Claus making phone calls.  Santa Claus is so busy and such a master at multi tasking, that it sounds as if there are close to a half of a dozen Santas making calls to children in the Gladstone community.  Mayor Beer said that is great and he hopes we continue with this program.  Mayor Beer introduced Melinda Mehaffy as the newly hired Economic Development Administrator.  Ms. Mehaffy comes to our City from the Chamber of Commerce in Liberty.  Mayor Beer said he was fortunate to be part of the hiring process, and from everything he has seen, she is going to be an outstanding Economic Development Administrator.  Mayor Beer welcomed Ms. Mehaffy and stated he was happy to have her in Gladstone.

Item 8. on the Agenda.             COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

 

City Manager Kirk Davis reported the next City Council meeting is January 10, 2005, and wished everyone safe and happy holidays.  City Manager Davis said it was his pleasure to announce the hiring of a new Public Works Director, Chuck Williams, who has 29 years of experience with the City of Manhattan, Kansas.  Mr. Williams will begin work with Gladstone on January 3, 2005.  City Manager Davis said he believes Mr. Williams and Acting Public Works Director, Kirk Rome, will make a great team.

 

City Manager Davis stated he will miss Finance Director Sweiven and his sense of humor, his “can do” attitude, and his willingness to do what it takes to solve problems.  City Manager Davis said be believes Director Sweiven has grown in his job, and he is extremely proud of him, and Director Sweiven has taught him a lot about finance.  City Manager Davis stated Director Sweiven has a good future ahead of him, and he hopes he comes back to the good side of the state, into the Kansas City area.  There will be an opportunity to toast Director Sweiven at his reception on December 22nd at 3:00 PM, and everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.

 

Item 9. on the Agenda.             PUBLIC HEARING: on a request to rezone from R-1 (Single family Residential) and C3 (Commercial District) to CP-2 (Commercial District Planned) and a Site Plan Revision at property located at 5711 North Antioch Road, including the vacant parcel to the north and east.  Applicant/Owner:  Terry Morgason

(File #1238)

        

Mayor Beer opened the Public Hearing and immediately continued the Public Hearing to the Monday, January 10, 2005, City Council meeting at the request of City Staff.

 

Item 10. on the Agenda.           PUBLIC HEARING: for consideration of a Site Plan at property generally located at 6051 North Chestnut.  Applicant:  DDG, Inc.  Owner: Aly-Beck.   (#1240).

 

Mayor Beer opened the Public Hearing and immediately continued the Public Hearing to the Monday, January 10, 2005, City Council meeting at the request of City Staff.

 

Item 11. on the Agenda.           PUBLIC HEARING: for consideration of a Site Plan at property generally located at 5615 North Antioch Road.  Applicant:  United States Construction.  Owner: Sylvia Gould Trust.   (#1241).

 

Mayor Beer opened the Public Hearing and immediately continued the Public Hearing to the Monday, January 10, 2005, City Council meeting at the request of City Staff.

 

Item 12. on the Agenda.           CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 CITY OF GLADSTONE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT.

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 City of Gladstone Annual Financial Report.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0)

 

Item 13. on the Agenda.           FIRST READING BILL 04-47, repealing certain provisions and enacting new provisions of the City’s Traffic Code for the regulation of motor vehicles and pedestrian traffic within the City.

 

Councilman Les Smith moved to place Bill 04-47 on First Reading.  Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Les Smith moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 04-47, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.  Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi seconded.   The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Joe Evans moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 04-47 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.937.  Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi seconded.

 

Roll Call Vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer. (5-0)     

 

Item 14. on the Agenda.           FIRST READING BILL 04-48, prohibiting overnight parking of commercial vehicles on commercial property where such parking is expressly prohibited by signs posted by the property owner.

 

Councilman Joe Evans moved to place Bill 04-48 on First Reading.  Councilman Les Smith seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Joe Evans moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 04-48, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.  Councilman Les Smith seconded.  

 

Discussion.

 

Councilman Les Smith thanked City Counselor Ramsay for bringing this Bill forward to City Council so quickly.  However it was Councilman Smith’s intent, as a proponent of this Bill, to make this a 24 hours per day, seven days per week restriction not just an overnight parking restriction.  Councilman Smith said there are just as many trucks that show up on his property during the day as at night.  The issue is not when the trucks are parked on property from a timing standpoint, it is what the trucks do to property.  Obviously a truck weighs the same during the day as it does at night. 

 

Councilman Les Smith moved to amend Bill 04-48 to a 24 hours per day, seven days per week restriction of parking of commercial vehicles on commercial property where such parking is expressly prohibited by signs posted by the property owner.  Councilman Bill Cross seconded.

 

Mayor Beer stated he believed this would apply to unauthorized parking, and the basis for being unauthorized would be the owner’s complaint, and asked if this was correct.

 

Councilman Smith replied that is not how the Bill is written.  The Bill is written so that the property owner would have to post the “no parking” restriction by signage, and the only way that could be waived is by placing a permitted tag on the windshield of the vehicle.  Our City’s officers could issue a citation for unauthorized vehicles parked on commercial property.  The purpose from the property owner’s standpoint is not to just have the citation issued, but to be able to get assistance from Public Safety to have a vehicle towed.  Councilman Smith said he does not look for Public Safety officers to drive around looking for unauthorized parked vehicles, but none-the-less if they see them, they would have the right to ticket them. 

 

Mayor Beer stated his question was regarding differentiating between commercial vehicles parked on commercial property for legitimate reasons, such as deliveries, and vehicles not parked for legitimate reasons, and would the Public Safety officers be able to make an accurate determination without the appearance of harassment for someone parked legitimately.

 

Councilman Smith asked City Counselor Ramsay if there was a definition of parking in the Bill.

 

Counselor Ramsay replied the Bill just refers to unauthorized parking as being in violation of the time restrictions designated on the signs that are posted.

 

Councilman Smith suggested perhaps language could be added to the Bill, such as “unattended vehicle”, or language Counselor Ramsay determines, that would differentiate between a parked vehicle and a stopped vehicle used for deliveries.

 

Mayor Beer suggested it might be appropriate to table both motions until Counselor Ramsay can research and draft a Bill that would address the concerns expressed here tonight.

 

Councilman Smith stated there are an inordinate number of such violations on his and other commercial properties over the holidays.  It would be nice to have some relief.  Councilman Smith said, however, Mayor Beer’s suggestion was fine with him, if this was the wish of City Council members.

 

Mayor Beer stated he had concerns about enacting an Ordinance without clear definition.

 

Councilman Smith suggested City Council members vote on the amendment and then at the next meeting, take up the second reading of the Bill. 

 

Mayor Beer explained he felt the amendment might be the concern.

 

Councilman Smith replied Mayor Beer raised a valid point, but if the amendment is voted upon to give Counselor Ramsay direction to bring the Bill back with the additional language as discussed, then the second reading could take place at the next City Council meeting.

 

The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0)

 

Councilman Evans requested the City Clerk to read back for Council members the second motion.

 

City Clerk Cathy Swenson stated the motion was made to amend Bill 04-48 to read as a 24 hours per day, seven days per week restriction of parking of commercial vehicles on commercial property where such parking is expressly prohibited by signs posted by the property owner.

 

Mayor Beer suggested tabling the prior motion made by Councilman Evans.

 

Councilman Joe Evans withdrew his motion and Councilman Les Smith withdrew his second to that motion.

 

Mayor Beer asked Counselor Ramsay if there was further action necessary from Council members regarding the first motion.

 

Counselor Ramsay stated there would be no further action necessary at this point, if Council were not moving to the second reading of the Bill at this meeting.  Counselor Ramsay said he would have the changes to the Bill made by the next City Council meeting.

 

Item 15. on the Agenda.           OTHER BUSINESS

 

Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi moved to approve the following Boards and Commission appointments:

 

 

 

PLANNING COMMISSION                                      TERM EXPIRATION

Reappointment                            Brian Hill               December 2008

New Appointment                James Shevling              December 2008

New Appointment                C. Loren Boor              December 2008

New Appointment                Edwin Stanley               December 2006

New Appointment                Dave Reynolds             December 2005

(effective upon the anticipated vacancy of a position)

 

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM

Reappointment                            Ron Guglielmino            December 2007

Reappointment                            Lee Laramore               December 2007

Chair                                          Pete Hall

 

BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT

New Appointment                Dan Young                   December 2006

 

CODE BOARD OF APPEALS

Reappointment                     Charles Logan                      December 2007

Chair                                  Charles Logan

Vacancy-John Green (plumbing) 

 

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Reappointment                     Russell Tluscik                     December 2010

 

PARKS and RECREATION

Reappointment                     Roger Shannon                    December 2007

New Appointment        Kate Miner                          December 2007

New Appointment        Jo Ann Bryant                      December 2007

 


TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Reappointment                     Larry Thrasher                     December 2007

New Appointment        Robert Cornick                    December 2007

 

RECYCLING and SOLID WASTE

Reappointment                     Eugene Suter                        December 2007

New Appointment        Patty Ibarra                          December 2007

New Appointment        Jim Olshefski                December 2007

Chair                                  Burt Comstock

 

TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF)

Reappointment                     Dan Davis                            January 2009

Reappointment                     John Stueve                         January 2009

 

SISTER CITIES

Inactive Commission.  All appointments remain at this time.

Chair                                  George Campbell

 

ARTS COUNCIL

Vacancy-Brad Bowers

 

Councilman Les Smith seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Wayne Beer.  (5-0)

 

Item 16. on the Agenda.           QUESTIONS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA

 

There were no questions from the News Media.

 

Item 17. on the Agenda.           ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the December 13, 2004 Gladstone City Council Meeting, Mayor Wayne Beer adjourned the Regular Meeting.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi made a motion to adjourn to Closed Executive Session pursuant to the 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, and 610.021(3) for Personnel Discussion.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call Vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Les Smith, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, Mayor Wayne Beer. (5-0).     

 

 

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION

 

At the Closed Executive Session, City Council authorized the following contracts:

 

  1. Real Estate Contract for the purchase of the Atkins-Johnson historical home site located at 6508 North Jackson in Gladstone.  The purchase price is $95,000.00 and the contract is contingent upon environmental, structural, and historical inspections to be conducted on behalf of the City to assess the feasibility of renovating the historical home on the property for use as a public historical site.

 

  1. Contract for Historical Assessment and Feasibility Study with Susan Richards Johnson and Associates, Inc., to determine the condition, historical significance, and feasibility of preserving the Atkins-Johnson home site.  The contract provides for initial assessment services at a cost of $14,560.00.

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

___________________________

Cathy Swenson, City Clerk

                                                                                       Approved as submitted:  ___

 

                                                                                Approved as corrected/amended: ___

 

                                                                                ______________________________

                                                                                              Mayor Wayne Beer