MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
7:30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor
Les Smith
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh
Councilman Carol Rudi
Councilman Wayne Beer
City Manager Kirk Davis
City Counselor David Ramsay
City Clerk Cathy Swenson
Mayor Les Smith opened the Regular August 13, 2007,
City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Gladstone City Council Chambers.
Item 2. on the Agenda. ROLL CALL
Mayor Smith noted that all Council members were
present this evening.
Item 3. on the Agenda. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Les Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance, in
which all joined.
Item 4. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR JULY 23, 2007, CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES.
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve the Regular July 23, 2007, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh, and Mayor Les Smith. (4-0).
Item 5. on the Agenda. FIRST
Councilman Carol Rudi moved to place Bill 07-23 on
First Reading. Councilman Wayne Beer
seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman
Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh and Mayor Les Smith. (4-0).
The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Carol Rudi moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 07-23, 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 Mark Revenaugh and Mayor Les Smith. (4-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Carol Rudi moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 07-23 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 4.040. Councilman Wayne Beer seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem
Mark Revenaugh and Mayor Les Smith.
(4-0).
Item 6. on the Agenda. CITY COUNCIL OATH OF OFFICE:
CAROL SUTER
City Clerk Cathy Swenson gave the oath of office to Carol Suter, who will serve as a City Councilmember on the Gladstone City Council. Mayor Smith, on behalf of all City Councilmembers, presented Councilmember Suter with a bouquet of flowers, which was accompanied by applause from the audience. Mayor Smith invited Councilmember Suter to take her place at the Council dais.
Mayor Smith welcomed Councilmember Suter, and said it was
a long selection process for the City Council, and all Councilmembers are
excited about Councilmember Suter joining them.
There was a great field of eleven applicants, which the Council narrowed
down to five to interview. Mayor Smith
said through the entire process, Councilmembers could not go wrong. Councilmembers were very excited with
Councilmember Suter’s depth of knowledge of the issues in the community. Mayor Smith said Councilmember Suter is a
very intelligent, articulate lady, who will serve the citizens of
Councilmember Suter thanked Mayor Smith, and said she
really appreciated the opportunity to be on the City Council, and stated she is
very honored that City Councilmembers placed such confidence in her. Councilmember Suter said she was very humbled
to be taking the seat of Bill Cross; he left very big shoes to fill, and she
hopes her service in some way does justice to his legacy. Councilman Suter said she looks forward to
working with each Councilmember as they all work together to move
Item 7. on
the Agenda CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-07-57, authorizing execution of a contract with SMI-CO Construction, Incorporated, in the total amount not to exceed $336,168.00 for the 2006-2007 Water Main Replacements. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTON R-07-58, authorizing acceptance of a proposal from KCR International for the purchase of a single axle 5-yard Dump Truck for the net purchase amount of $67,950. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION
R-07-59, authorizing acceptance of work under contract with Chief Construction
Company, Incorporated, for the
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-07-60, authorizing Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $36,588.12 to the Contract with Linaweaver Construction, Incorporated, for the Community Center Streets Project. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION
R-07-61, accepting a Permanent Easement from a certain property owner in
conjunction with the
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION
R-07-62, accepting Temporary Construction Easements and Permanent Easements
from certain property owners in conjunction with the 2200 block of
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION
R-07-63, authorizing acceptance of proposals from Vellar Consulting in the amount
of $25,000.00 for Neighborhood Development Consulting Services and $5,000.00
for preparation of Neighborhood Strategic Plans and Action plans for
neighborhood improvement for the Stormy Acres and
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve the following Annual Liquor License
Renewals:
·
Tortilla Flats,
Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Item 8. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE
AUDIENCE.
Donald Harper, 1606 NE 68 Terrace, stated that as one of the five finalists for the vacant Council seat, he wanted to say thank you to City Councilmembers for the way that they conducted the search. The interview process was outstanding, well prepared, there were good questions, and the whole process was put together very well. Mr. Harper said Council’s decision was a good one, and the new Councilmember will be a valuable addition to the Council, and he wished to give his personal congratulations to her, and his very best wishes. Mr. Harper said he would be available to help in any way he can along the way. Mr. Harper concluded by jokingly saying that he will not have to learn to tie a necktie again!
Mayor Smith thanked Mr. Harper, and said all City Councilmembers appreciate his comments. Mayor Smith stated he was so proud of his fellow Councilmembers, as this was not an easy process for them. They all had friends on the list, and they all knew people who would be good Council people, like Mr. Harper. Mayor Smith said it was a very “gut wrenching” decision, but he is very proud of the Council for the way they went about the process, and for making the tough decisions. Part of what this Council has talked about for a long time is building a good team from top to bottom, and that includes the various Boards and Commissions, and various volunteer positions within the City. Mayor Smith said a lot of good folks are in place, and Mr. Harper is an example. They are all key ingredients to what the City has going on, and Mr. Harper should be very proud of his role on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Mayor Smith said it was not an easy decision, but it was a good decision for some reasons, because it left a lot of the other pieces in place where they are very valuable also. Mayor Smith said he appreciates Mr. Harper’s service.
Item 9. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY
COUNCIL.
Councilmember Carol Suter had no comments at this
time.
Councilman Wayne Beer welcomed Councilmember
Suter, and said he agreed with all Mayor Smith’s remarks in regard to the
difficulty of Council’s decision, and the importance of the decision. Councilman Beer said he believed that any
decision Council would have made would have been a good one, and he believes we
have an outstanding Councilmember here.
Councilman Beer welcomed Councilmember Suter to the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh welcomed Councilmember
Suter to the Council, and said he was glad to see her here. Mayor Pro Tem Revenaugh congratulated the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on an outstanding production of Beauty
and the Beast, and he hopes future productions can continue to rise to that
level of quality.
Councilman Beer stated that on Thursday of
this week, the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce will be moving into its new
location at the corner of
Mayor Les Smith stated that Councilmember
Suter’s appointment has left a vacancy on the Planning Commission. The Council has discussed this, and he would
like to recommend that the Chairman of the Board of Zoning Adjustment, Mr. Don
Horton, be appointed to the Planning Commission, and Council applicant David
Cox be appointed to the Board of Zoning Adjustment to fill Mr. Horton’s
position.
Councilman Carol Rudi moved to appoint Don Horton to the Planning Commission to complete Councilmember Suter’s term, and to appoint David Cox to the Board of Zoning Adjustment to complete Don Horton’s term. Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Item 10. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY
MANAGER.
City Manager Kirk Davis stated, on behalf of the
entire City staff, he would like to welcome Councilmember Suter to the Council,
and he looks forward to working with her.
City Manager Davis said she has already survived a full day of
orientation, and said jokingly she has probably already read the box or two of
books she was given.
Councilmember Suter said she
had to ask her husband to carry everything into the house, as it was too heavy
to lift.
Mayor Smith jokingly said
she had the Mayor carry everything to her car.
City Manager
Councilmember Suter stated
the
Item 11. on the Agenda. FIRST READING AMENDED BILL 07-22, An
Ordinance amending Sections 5.110.190 and 5.110.260 of Title V of the City
Code, by adding four new categories of licenses for the sale of liquor within
the City of Gladstone, Missouri, being Temporary Caterers, Annual Caterers, and
Beer only licenses, and establishing fees for such licenses.
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh moved to place Bill
07-22 on First Reading. Councilman Wayne
Beer seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter,
Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh and
Mayor Les Smith. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 07-22, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading. Councilman Wayne Beer seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 07-22 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 4.041. Councilman Wayne Beer seconded.
Roll Call Vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter,
Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh and
Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Item 12. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 07-24, an
Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 4.011 (Section 6.110.100 of the City Code)
and enacting in lieu thereof a new section to provide for an increase in the
Minimum Service Charge to $6.63 bi-monthly, as a portion of the Water Service
Rates for the City of Gladstone, Missouri.
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to place Bill 07-24 on
First Reading. Councilmember Carol Suter
seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter,
Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh and
Mayor Les Smith. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 07-24, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 07-24 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 4.042. Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman
Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Item 13. on the Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS.
There was no other business.
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
August 13, 2007,
Roll Call Vote:
All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman
Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Respectfully submitted:
______________________________
Cathy Swenson, City Clerk
Approved
as submitted: ___
Approved
as corrected/amended: ___
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Mayor Les Smith