MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

GLADSTONE, MISSOURI

SPECIAL MEETING

 

 

MONDAY JUNE 27, 2005

 

 

 

PRESENT:          Mayor Carol Rudi

                             Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross

                             Councilman Les Smith

                             Councilman Wayne Beer

                             Councilman Joe Evans

                                                         

City Manager Kirk Davis

Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson

City Counselor David Ramsay

City Clerk Cathy Swenson

 

Mayor Carol Rudi opened the Regular June 27, 2005, City Council Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Gladstone City Council Chambers.  

 

Item 3. on the Agenda.             PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

Mayor Carol Rudi led the Pledge of Allegiance, in which all joined.

 

Item 4. on the Agenda.             APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 6, 2005 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AND THE JUNE 13, 2005 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross moved to approve the June 6, 2005, Special City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.  Councilman Wayne Beer seconded the motion. 

 

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

Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross moved to approve the June 13, 2005, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.  Councilman Wayne Beer seconded the motion. 

 

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

 

Item 4a. on the Agenda.          PRESENTATION TO THE CITY of a check from Helene Miller, Missouri Department of Conservation, through the Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance Cost-Share Program (T.R.I.M. II).

 

Mayor Rudi invited Helene Miller of the Missouri Department of Conservation, and Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Lillis to join her at the podium.

 

Ms. Miller stated she was presenting a check for $10,000, which is a reimbursement to the City for part of the work that has been done through the City’s tree management program, which included pruning and removing some higher risk trees from the City parks. 

 

Mayor Rudi thanked Ms. Miller.

 

Item 5. on the Agenda.             CONSENT AGENDA

 

CONSENT AGENDA DETAIL

 

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

 

Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-05-54, a Resolution appointing Deborah Daily to the position of City Treasurer for the City of Gladstone.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, and Mayor Carol Rudi.  (5-0)

 

Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-05-55, accepting a Standard Easement from Chris and Sandy Guerrieri concerning property located at 2800 Northeast 60th Street.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, and Mayor Carol Rudi.  (5-0)

 

Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-05-56, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for the use of the North Kansas City Public Safety Firing Range for periodic firearms training for members of the City’s Public Safety Department.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, and Mayor Carol Rudi.  (5-0)

 

Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross moved to approve the ANNUAL LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS for:

 

Margarita’s, 7013 North Oak Trafficway, Class A&B Liquor by the Drink License

Smokehouse BBQ, 6304 North Oak, Class A&B Liquor by the Drink License

Quik Trip, 2590 NE 72 Street, 7 Day Package Liquor License

Quik Trip, 6309 NE Antioch Road, 7 Day Package Liquor License

Gasmart, USA, 7303 North Oak Trafficway, 7 Day Package Liquor License

Bubbles,7407 North Oak Trafficway, 7 Day Package Liquor License

Aldi’s, 7604 North Oak Trafficway, 7 Day Package Liquor License

Trex Mart #7, 5810 NE Antioch Road, 7 Day Package Liquor License

Kwik Shoppe, 7603 North Oak Trafficway, 7 Day Package Liquor License

KC Northland Elks, 7010 North Cherry, Class A&B Liquor by the Drink License

Wasahi, LLC, 328 NE 72nd Street, Class A&B Liquor by the Drink License

 

Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, and Mayor Carol Rudi.  (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 Joe Evans had no comments at this time.

 

Councilman Les Smith welcomed the City’s new Finance Director, Deborah Daily, and said he was fortunate to sit on one of the interview panels, where Ms. Daily was quite impressive.  Councilman Smith said he feels confident Ms. Daily will continue the long history of competent Finance Directors in our community.  Councilman Smith said Ms. Daily was an excellent choice by the City Manger.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer thanked all the City employees who volunteered at the Bluesfest.  There have always been some employee volunteers, but it seems there was a larger number of City employees who volunteered this year.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross stated the Bluesfest event was a wonderful weekend, and people are still talking about the event.  The turnout was very good.

 

Mayor Carol Rudi said that accepting a $10,000 check would probably be the highlight of her year.  Mayor Rudi welcomed Finance Director Daily, and asked Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Lillis to discuss upcoming park events.

 

Director Lillis reported the Independence Day celebration will be July 4th, with fireworks beginning about 9:50 PM and ending about 10:20 PM.  The North Star Community Band will begin performing at 8:30 PM.  There will be a Color Guard presentation by our own Color Guard, which will be about 9:50 PM.  Mayor Rudi will be making opening comments.  Director Lillis continued by saying the 18th season of Theatre in the Park will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 8th, 9th, and 10th, with the production of “Annie”.  The second Movie in the Park will be “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” on July 15th, which begins at 9:15 PM.  Director Lillis stated from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, on July 4th, there will be a watermelon-spitting contest, a big splash event, and noodle races at the Municipal Pool.

 

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

 

City Manager Kirk Davis reported there would not be a City Council meeting on July 11th.  City Manager Davis welcomed Deborah Daily, who comes to our City from the City of Manhattan, Kansas.

 

Item 9. on the Agenda.             APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL for Gladstone Bowl, Incorporated, 300 NW 72nd Street, Class A&B Liquor by the Drink License.

 

Councilman Smith stated he would be abstaining from the vote in regard to this issue as he has a business interest in the Gladstone Bowl.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve the Liquor License Renewal for Gladstone Bowl, Incorporated, located at 300 NW 72nd Street.  Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross seconded.

 

The vote:  “Aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Wayne Beer, Pro Tem Bill Cross, and Mayor Carol Rudi.  “Abstain” – Councilman Les Smith.  (4-0-1)

 

Item 10. on the Agenda.           RESOLUTION R-05-57, authorizing execution of a contract with Mediclaims, Incorporated, Tonkawa, Oklahoma, for ambulance billing services.

 

Councilman Les Smith moved to approve RESOLUTION R-05-57, authorizing execution of a contract with Mediclaims, Incorporated, Tonkawa, Oklahoma, for ambulance billing services.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.

 

Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson stated this is a contract to privatize the billing function of the ambulance service.  Staff would continue to monitor the billing.  City Council would make policy with City staff, with the billing company implementing that policy.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer stated the presentation made during the Open Study Session probably answered any questions Council might have.  Councilman Beer said that while the contract includes a fee of 9 percent of receipts, he believes Mediclaims would be knowledgeable of any new issues that may come before them.  Councilman Beer stated that he believes that although the City would not make money, it certainly would not cost the City anything in the long run.

 

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

 

Item 11. on the Agenda.           RESOLUTION R-05-58, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Coundrey and Associates to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study for the City.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross moved to approve RESOLUTION R-05-58, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Coundrey and Associates to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study for the City.  Councilman Joe Evans seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Joe Evans, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, and Mayor Carol Rudi.  (5-0)

 

Item 12. on the Agenda.           OTHER BUSINESS.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Cross stated that Public Safety’s traffic monitoring trailer was recently on his street, and was very effective before it quit working.  Councilman Cross said he notified Officer King, who removed it.  Councilman Cross said it is his understanding it is now being repaired; however, even when it was not working, it was effective in slowing down the traffic.

 

Item 13. on the Agenda.           QUESTIONS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA.

 

There were no questions from the News Media.

 

Item 14. on the Agenda.           ADJOURNMENT.

 

There being no further business to come before the June 27, 2005, Gladstone City Council Meeting, Mayor Carol Rudi adjourned the Regular Meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Councilman Les Smith 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, 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 Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Cross, Mayor Carol Rudi.  (5-0).

 

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

 

___________________________

Cathy Swenson, City Clerk

 

 

                                                                                       Approved as submitted:  ___

 

                                                                                Approved as corrected/amended: ___

 

 

 

                                                                                ______________________________

                                                                                              Mayor Carol Rudi