MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
GLADSTONE, MISSOURI
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2008
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
7:30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Pro Carol Rudi
Councilman Les Smith
Councilman Wayne Beer
Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson
City Counselor David Ramsay
ABSENT: Mayor Mark Revenaugh
Councilmember Carol Suter
City Manager Kirk Davis
Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi opened the Regular November 10, 2008, City Council Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Gladstone City Council Chambers.
Item 2. on the Agenda. ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi noted that three City Councilmembers were present. Mayor Mark Revenaugh and Councilmember Carol Suter are in Orlando, Florida, representing our City at the National League of Cities conference. Councilman Les Smith will be also be attending the conference.
Item 3. on the Agenda. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi led the Pledge of Allegiance, in which all joined.
Mayor Pro Tem Rudi introduced Boy Scout Ben Melvin, from Troop 354, sponsored by Meadowbrook United Methodist Church, who is working on his Citizenship badge. Mayor Pro Tem Rudi also introduced his father, Gene Melvin, and welcomed them both to the meeting, and suggested that if they had any questions, to please call City Hall, and anyone will be happy to assist them.
Item 4. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 27, 2008, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve the Regular October 27, 2008, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilman Les Smith seconded. The vote: “Aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, and Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi. (3-0)
Item 5. on the Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA.
Following the Clerk’s reading, Councilman Wayne Beer moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilman Les Smith seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, and Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi. (3-0)
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-08-79, declaring certain City property as surplus and authorizing the sale of such property to the highest bidder via an online auction. Councilman Les Smith seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, and Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi. (3-0)
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-08-80, authorizing execution of professional services agreements with Wallace Engineering, in the combined amount not to exceed $31,000.00 for the Northeast 67th Place East of North Oak Trafficway and Northeast 76th Terrace East of North Lydia Stormwater Studies. Councilman Les Smith seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, and Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi. (3-0)
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve a BUILDING PERMIT for construction of a new structure at 7015 North Oak Trafficway to replace the Cash America structure that was destroyed by the May 2, 2008, tornado. Applicant: United States Construction/Cash America. Owner: John and Dorothy Borden. Councilman Les Smith seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, and Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi. (3-0)
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve a NEW PACKAGE LIQUOR LICENSE for Missouri CVS Pharmacy, LLC dba CVS Pharmacy #5698, 7107 North Oak Trafficway. Managing Officer: Lorene Samson. Councilman Les Smith seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, and Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi. (3-0)
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve a LIMITED ONE-DAY LIQUOR BY THE DRINK LICENSE to St. Charles Borromeo Church, 804 Shady Lane Drive, for the annual auction and dinner event to be held January 31, 2009. Hours: 6:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight. Managing Officer: Lori Creek. Councilman Les Smith seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, and Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi. (3-0)
Item 6. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Larry Newport, 2002 NE 69 Terrace, stated the Parks and Recreation Department did an outstanding job with the recent Senior Extravaganza and luncheon. It was an outstanding event, and they do a fine job.
Item 7. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.
Councilman Wayne Beer had no comments at this time.
Councilman Les Smith had no comments at this time.
Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi stated that our City lost a retired employee this week, Leonard Ladd, who worked in the Public Safety Department. Mayor Pro Tem Rudi said we are sad about this, and extend our condolences to the family.
Mayor Pro Tem Rudi reminded everyone that tomorrow is Veterans Day.
Councilman Wayne Beer reported that a Veterans Day Observance will be held at 9:00 AM, tomorrow, at the Clay County Veterans Memorial, and the public is welcome.
Mayor Pro Tem Rudi reported that the Gladstone Hy-Vee is offering a free breakfast for veterans on Veterans Day.
Item 8. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER.
Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson stated that City Manager Kirk Davis sent his regrets, but he will be back for the next meeting on November 24, 2008. Mr. Wingerson reported that the All American City Food Drive is going on now, to benefit those in need in our community, and said if anyone would like to contribute large amounts of food, please see Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Lillis.
Mayor Pro Tem Rudi invited everyone to the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at 6:00 PM, on November 25, 2008, at the First Bank of Missouri on Antioch Road.
Item 9. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 08-31, amending Ordinance Number 3.973, Section 9.1000.020(b) and enacting a new provision to the Property Maintenance Code regulating Open Storage.
Councilman Les Smith moved to place Bill 08-31 on its First Reading. Councilman Wayne Beer seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, and Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi. (3-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Les Smith moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 08-31, waive the rule, and place the Bill on its Second and Final reading Councilman Wayne Beer seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, and Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi. (3-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Les Smith moved to accept the Second and Final reading of Bill 08-31 and enact the Bill as Ordinance #4.089. Councilman Wayne Beer seconded.
Councilman Smith said we are talking about temporary storage, but we are not talking about timeframes, especially in regard to the construction materials. Councilman Smith asked if the timeframe would run with the Building Permit?
Assistant City Manager Wingerson replied it would run with the current project that the homeowner would be completing, or the term of the Building Permit.
Roll call vote: All “aye” Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, and Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi. (3-0).
Item 10. on the Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS.
Marvin Ricehauer, stated he was an accountant for Dorothy Borden, and he noticed a technicality in the Consent Agenda on the Cash America Building Permit. The technical owners of the property at 7015 North Oak Trafficway are the Johnny F. Borden Trust and Dorothy Borden. Mr. Ricehauer said he didn’t know if that made any difference, but he wanted to point that out.
Mayor Pro Tem Rudi asked City Counselor David Ramsay if any corrections need to be made.
Counselor Ramsay replied, no, the Building Permit would be issued in the appropriate names. The statement in the Agenda is just a summary of what City Council is taking action upon.
Item 11. on the Agenda. QUESTIONS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA.
There were no questions from the News Media.
Item 12. on the Agenda. ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business to come before the November 10, 2008, Gladstone Regular City Council Meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi adjourned the regular meeting.
Respectfully submitted:
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Cathy Swenson, City Clerk
Approved as submitted: ___
Approved as corrected/amended: ___
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Mayor Mark S. Revenaugh