MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

GLADSTONE, MISSOURI

REGULAR MEETING

 

MONDAY JULY 24, 2006

 

 

PRESENT:          Mayor Bill Cross

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith                        

Councilman Carol Rudi

                             Councilman Wayne Beer

                                                         

City Manager Kirk Davis

City Counselor David Ramsay

Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson

City Clerk Cathy Swenson

 

ABSENT:            Councilman Mark Revenaugh

 

 

Mayor Bill Cross opened the Regular July 24, 2006, City Council Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Gladstone City Council Chambers, and asked that it be noted that Councilman Mark Revenaugh was out of town and unable to attend this meeting.

 

Item 3. on the Agenda.             PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

Mayor Bill Cross led the Pledge of Allegiance, in which all joined.

 

Item 4. on the Agenda.             APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR JULY 10, 2006, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi stated she asked City Clerk Cathy Swenson to underline the words “…this particular location and this particular tower…” in the City Council Minutes, where she talks about being in favor of a cell tower with the platforms.  This remark can be found on the next to the last page of the Minutes. 

 

Councilman Rudi said she wished to again stress that when she voted in favor of this issue, it was not to give anyone the impression that in the future she would be in favor of platform towers at just any location.  Councilman Rudi said this does not require a formal correction to the Minutes.

 

Mayor Cross asked if the City Clerk had underlined the words, as requested.

 

Councilman Rudi replied yes, the City Clerk had underlined the words as requested.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve the Regular July 10, 2006, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.  Councilman Wayne Beer seconded the motion.  Mayor Bill Cross said he would abstain from voting, as he was not in attendance at the meeting.  The vote:  “Aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, and Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith.  “Abstain” – Mayor Bill Cross.  (4-0-1)

 

Item 4a. on the Agenda.           PROCLAMATION: recognizing STATE

REPRESENTATIVE JERRY NOLTE, recent recipient of the 2006 Legislator of the Year Award from the Missouri Majority Caucus.

 

Mayor Cross read and presented the Proclamation to State Representative Jerry Nolte.

 

Mayor Cross stated Representative Nolte serves most of Gladstone and does a good job for our City.

 

Representative Nolte thanked Mayor Cross and City Council members.

 

Item 4b. on the Agenda.           SPECIAL PRESENTATION: of a Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) matching grant from Helene Miller, Department of Conservation Urban Forester.

 

Mayor Cross invited Helene Miller, Missouri Department of Conservation Urban Forester, to please step forward to make her presentation.

 

Ms. Miller stated Gladstone applied for and did receive a Tree Resource and Maintenance (TRIM) matching grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation.  A consulting firm was hired that looked at four different sections of streets and two parks, and did an end report of the existing trees in these areas, as well as recommended some plantings.  Ms. Miller said she hopes the City will follow these recommendations when the weather allows.  Ms. Miller said it was her pleasure to present a check for $10,000 from the Department of Conservation, which is their part of the matching grant.  Ms. Miller stated Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant Rise McGarvey was key in obtaining the grant, as was Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Lillis.  The City has good people doing good things.

 

Mayor Cross thanked Ms. Miller.

Councilman Wayne Beer stated City Council members always like to see Helene Miller attend the City Council meetings, as she is always very positive.  Councilman Beer stated, jokingly, that Ms. Miller frequently brings money to the City, which is very much appreciated, and suggested that Representative Nolte might make note of that, which would also be appreciated!

 

Item 4c. on the Agenda.           PROCLAMATION: designating the month of July 2006, as “NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH”.

 

Mayor Cross read and presented the Proclamation to Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Lillis.

 

Mayor Cross reported that Director Lillis reminded him that this is the 28th anniversary of the Municipal Swimming Pool, and within the next couple of weeks the City will reach the milestone of one million people who have swam at the pool.  Over 30,000 young people have participated in swimming lessons.  Mayor Cross said our Parks and Recreation facilities are definitely being used.

 

Item 5. on the Agenda.             CONSENT AGENDA

 

Following the Clerk’s reading, Councilman Carol Rudi moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented.  Councilman Wayne Beer seconded. 

 

Councilman Beer stated in regard to Resolution 06-42, the low bid was not accepted for Janitorial Services, as the low bidder was asked to send in names of the employees who would be working at City sites, and during the background checks, it was discovered that of nine employees, eight were unacceptable by reason of undesirable criminal records.  Six of the employees were found to be in this country illegally.  Councilman Beer said in comparing the low bid and the bid that was accepted, it is difficult to guess how much this employee concern could have cost the City.  The background checks are very effective and important, and low bid does not always end up being low in cost.

 

The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Bill Cross. (4-0)

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-06-42, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Gladstone, Missouri to execute an agreement with Hi-Gene’s for Janitorial Services at City Hall, the Public Works building, and the Water Treatment Plant for an initial one year period with three optional one year extensions in the amount of $41,426 per year.  Councilman Wayne Beer seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Bill Cross. (4-0)

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-06-43, authorizing the Economic Development Administrator to execute an application with the Missouri Department of Economic Development to establish a partnership with the Downtown

 

Revitalization Economic Assistance for Missouri initiative (Dream) for further development of downtown Gladstone, Missouri.   Councilman Wayne Beer seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Bill Cross. (4-0)

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to adopt RESOLUTON R-06-44, authorizing execution of a Transportation Enhancement Funds Program Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission.  Councilman Wayne Beer seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Bill Cross. (4-0)

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-06-45, authorizing acceptance of work under contract with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Incorporated for the 2003 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Televising; and authorizing final payment in the amount of $9,932.15 for Project 034005.  Councilman Wayne Beer seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Bill Cross. (4-0)

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve a BUILDING PERMIT for the remodel of a canopy around the front of the main sales building at Van Chevrolet/Cadillac located at 100 NW Vivion Road.  Applicant:  Miller Stauch Construction Company, Inc.  Owner:  Van Chevrolet/Cadillac Inc.  (BP 0610000531).  Councilman Wayne Beer seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Bill Cross. (4-0)

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve ANNUAL LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS for:

·        Snappy Store #4901, 4901 Old Pike Road, 7 Day Package Liquor License.

·        Kesar Petroleum, Inc., dba Gladstone Mart & Liquor, 7020 North Oak Trafficway, 7 Day Package Liquor License.

·        Tommy’s, 6221 North Chestnut, Class A&B Liquor by the Drink License.

·        CVS EGL dba CVS Pharmacy #5698, 7107 North Oak Trafficway, 7 Day Package Liquor License.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Bill Cross. (4-0)

 

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 Wayne Beer had no comments at this time.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi thanked the Parks and Recreation Department and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for all the good work they have been doing.  Councilman Rudi thanked Director Sheila Lillis for the very nice letter of thanks she wrote to Mrs. Ikey Harris for the lighted sign at Oak Grove Park.  It was a very nice letter, and Mrs. Harris gave a wonderful contribution to the City.  Councilman Rudi thanked Van Chevrolet and Cadillac for their building permit that was on the Consent Agenda.  They did a nice job in bringing to the City Council their landscaping plan and their lighting plan.  Their lighting plan went beyond what City Council members expected, and this is the kind of business with whom the City likes to work.  Councilman Rudi asked Director Lillis to talk about upcoming events in Oak Grove Park.

 

Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Lillis began by saying, for clarification, that Mrs. Harris’s family paid for one half of the cost of the lighted sign in Oak Grove Park, and the other half of the cost was paid through the Amphitheatre Committee.  Director Lillis said a “Crime Night” event would be held in Oak Grove Park at 5:00 PM, on Saturday.  The Northland Coalition of Police and different agencies will be at this event to provide crime prevention information to the community.  The second production of Theatre in the Park, Anything Goes, will be held August 4, 5, and 6, in Oak Grove Park.  There were about 300 children in attendance at the “Movie in the Park” presentation of Charlotte’s Web.  Director Lillis reported that the movies are starting to have better attendance, with an average of 300 people attending these events.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith had no comments at this time.

 

Mayor Bill Cross had no comments at this time.

 

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

 

City Manager Kirk Davis had no comments at this time.

 

Item 9. on the Agenda.             APPROVAL OF A BUILDING PERMIT: for construction of an 8-foot cedar fence on the south side of the existing building at 7409 North Oak Trafficway.  Applicant:  Peppers Hot Tubs.  Owner:  Kryger Properties, Inc. 

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve a BUILDING PERMIT for construction of an 8-foot cedar fence on the south side of the existing building at 7409 North Oak Trafficway.  Applicant:  Peppers Hot Tubs.  Owner:  Kryger Properties, Inc.  Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.

 

Councilman Rudi stated she would like to encourage the business owner to add as much landscaping as possible at this location.

 

The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Bill Cross. (4-0)

 

Item 10. on the Agenda.           RESOLUTION R-06-46, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for Depository and Banking Services for the City of Gladstone, Missouri with Commerce Bank.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve RESOLUTION R-06-46, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for Depository and Banking Services for the City of Gladstone, Missouri with Commerce Bank.  Councilman Wayne Beer seconded. 

 

Councilman Rudi stated she served on the committee that reviewed the banking proposals, and there were a number of good businesses that made proposals.  It was not an easy choice, but she feels the committee made a good selection.

 

Mayor Cross inquired into the length of the banking services contract.

 

City Manager Davis replied the contract is for five years.

 

The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Bill Cross. (4-0)

 

Item 11. on the Agenda.           RESOLUTION R-06-47, authorizing execution of a Water Tower Antenna Site Lease with Cricket Communications, a Delaware Corporation, for the Antioch Water Tower location.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve RESOLUTION R-06-47, authorizing execution of a Water Tower Antenna Site Lease with Cricket Communications, a Delaware Corporation, for the Antioch Water Tower location.  Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith seconded. 

 

City Counselor David Ramsay pointed out there was an error in the Resolution.  The rental fee should read $25,235.00 per year not $225,235.00 per year.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer said he would like to amend his motion to include the correction to the Resolution.  Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith agreed.

 

The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith, and Mayor Bill Cross. (4-0)

 

Item 12. on the Agenda.           FIRST READING BILL 06-23, approving the Final Plat of Santerra at Shady Lane, 3rd Plat, (Buildings 1-6 and 14-17) a replat of portions of Blocks 1 & 2, Santerra At Shady Lane, 1st Plat, a subdivision in the County of Clay, City of Gladstone, Missouri, and directing the appropriate officials to affix their signatures to said plat for recording.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to place Bill 06-23 on First Reading.  Councilman Wayne Beer seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross.  (4-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 06-23, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.  Councilman Wayne Beer seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross.  (4-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 06-23 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 4.002.  Councilman Wayne Beer seconded.

 

Roll Call Vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross.  (4-0).

 

Item 13. on the Agenda.           OTHER BUSINESS.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Smith said it is his understanding that during the City’s banking services review process, two banking institutions were the finalists for consideration.  There was some question by one of the banks as to the importance of community involvement in the contract.  Mayor Pro Tem Smith said he wanted to be very clear with the staff from Commerce Bank in that commitment to the community is extremely important to the City Council, and it is an extraordinarily heavily weighted part of the contract, with all things being equal on the technical side.  Mayor Pro Tem Smith said the City has had a very good relationship with Commerce Bank, and they have participated in the community.  It is not just a matter of money, but Commerce Bank’s manpower in City events, their participation with the Chamber, and their help with various ad hoc committees is appreciated by the City Council, and City Council members want that to continue.  Mayor Pro Tem Smith said anyone who might question whether or not that is an important factor to this Council, needs to know that it definitely is an important factor.

 

Councilman Wayne Beer said service to the community is incredibly important.  There are a lot of individuals who contribute to the community for no compensation other than selfless acts.  City Council members like to see the businesses, with which the City contracts for services, to feel the same as City Council members in regard to contributing to the community. 

 

Mayor Bill Cross said the entire City Council feels very strongly about the decision made.

 

Item 14. on the Agenda.           QUESTIONS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA.

 

There were no questions from the News Media.

 

Item 15. on the Agenda.           ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business to come before the July 24, 2006, Gladstone Regular City Council Meeting, Mayor Bill Cross 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, 610.021(2) for Real Estate Acquisition Discussion, and 610.021(3) for Personnel Discussion.  Councilman Wayne Beer seconded the motion.

 

Roll Call Vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Les Smith and Mayor Bill Cross.  (4-0).

 

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

 

___________________________

Cathy Swenson, City Clerk

                                                                                       Approved as submitted:  ___

 

                                                                                Approved as corrected/amended: ___

 

 

 

                                                                                ______________________________

                                                                                                 Mayor Bill Cross