MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
GLADSTONE, MISSOURI
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2008
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
7:30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Mark Revenaugh
Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi
Councilman Les Smith
Councilman Wayne Beer
Councilmember Carol Suter
Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson
City Counselor David Ramsay
ABSENT: City Manager Kirk Davis
Mayor Mark Revenaugh opened the Regular November 24, 2008, City Council Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Gladstone City Council Chambers.
Item 2. on the Agenda. ROLL CALL
Mayor Mark Revenaugh noted that all City Council members were present.
Item 3. on the Agenda. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Mark Revenaugh led the Pledge of Allegiance, in which all joined.
Mayor Revenaugh introduced Boy Scout Ryan Rutherford from Troop 180, which is sponsored by St. Charles Borromeo Church. Boy Scout Rutherford, whose rank is First Class, is working on a Communications merit badge, and was accompanied by Scout Leader Colleen Jones. Mayor Revenaugh welcomed them both to the meeting, and suggested that if they had any questions, to stop by and visit with any Council member after the meeting.
Item 4. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 10, 2008, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Councilmember Carol Suter moved to approve the Regular November 10, 2008, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Mark Revenaugh (5-0)
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” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Mark Revenaugh (5-0)
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-08-81, declaring certain additional 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” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Mark Revenaugh (5-0)
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-08-82, authorizing acceptance of work under the contract with FDC Contract for the Gladstone Community Center Floor Covering and Tile; and authorizing final payment in the total amount of $42,376.60 for Project CB0662. Councilman Les Smith seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Mark Revenaugh (5-0)
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-08-83, authorizing execution of a Telecommunications Equipment Land Lease with Verizon Wireless, LLC, dba Verizon Wireless, to be located within Flora Park East. Councilman Les Smith seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Mark Revenaugh (5-0)
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve a BUILDING PERMIT: for construction of ground equipment facilities for the Verizon Wireless communications antennas on the existing telecommunications tower, located at Flora Park East, 5925 North Flora. Applicant: Selective Site Consultants. Owner: City of Gladstone. Councilman Les Smith seconded The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Mark Revenaugh (5-0)
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve a NEW CLASS A&B LIQUOR BY THE DRINK LICENSE FOR GAME ON RESTAURANT, LLC dba BUCK’S – HOME OF THE BIG GAME, 5708 North Oak Trafficway. Managing Officer: Elaine Cardello. Councilman Les Smith seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Mark Revenaugh (5-0)
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to approve THE OCTOBER FINANCIAL REPORT. Councilman Les Smith seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Mark Revenaugh (5-0)
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.
Councilmember Carol Suter stated that she enjoyed her first conference with the National League of Cities. It was an interesting conference, as it provided a good opportunity to learn about lots of other places in the country, some good, some bad, and there were some good ideas. Councilmember Suter said she was really glad to be from Gladstone, after speaking with so many people from across the country who have significant challenges. As we are talking about whether or not to invest in marketing, others are trying to figure out how they are going to keep their water plants open and things like that. We are blessed to be in a City as stable as this one is right now.
Councilmember Suter said that another issue heard from people, that made her glad to be from Gladstone, was that there are City officials who have been City officials for 10 to 40 forty years. The constant refrain was that the biggest problem in their towns was that they cannot get anyone to run for office, and so the same people keep filling the positions. Councilmember Suter stated on Council’s agenda tonight is a Primary election, which is really good for the City, and it is good for the City to have competition and that much interest. Councilmember Suter stated that one big reason for this has been our investment in leadership classes, such as the City Leadership Academy, Gladstone on the Move, and the Comprehensive Plan process. The more citizens are engaged in the planning for the City, then the more interest there is in wanting to be a part of the City’s leadership. That is a really wonderfully, healthy thing for our community. Councilmember Suter offered kudos for the work done in the last five years.
Councilman Wayne Beer wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilman Les Smith stated that the National League of Cities conference was really fascinating this year. There were a lot of good forums and discussion opportunities in the trade-show and other events. Councilman Smith said to one degree or another, we are all dealing with the same issues across the country and the best part to him of the National League of Cities and the Missouri Municipal League conferences is the opportunity to visit with other community leaders and network with those folks. If you can bring home or offer a couple of good ideas, it’s all very worthwhile.
Councilman Smith presented information to Charlene Leslie concerning the National League of Cities prescription discount card. The National League of Cities has a prescription discount card that is intended to help residents of a community who might not have a health plan, or have prescription coverage, or to help with prescriptions that are not covered by health plans. It claims to offer up to a 20 percent discount to residents who might be able to use such a discount card. It is of no cost to the city or to the resident. Councilman Smith would like to know if this is something that could be offered to Gladstone residents.
Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi stated that she was at the Community Center this weekend during the swim meet, and it was really interesting to sit and enjoy a really good barbeque beef sandwich, and listen to people as they walked by saying, “this place is amazing, this is incredible.” Everyone that walked by was impressed with the Community Center and the facilities that are offered. Mayor Pro Tem Rudi said that we should be really proud, and requested that Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Lillis to pass that on to staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Rudi wished a belated happy birthday to Councilman Beer and good wishes to Councilman Smith for his upcoming birthday.
Mayor Mark Revenaugh said that there were sixteen some-odd teams of young people from all around the City who attended a swim meet that we hosted in the Community Center, Saturday and Sunday, ranging from the smallest kids up to the larger kids. It was well run, well organized, and once again, everybody that has been to the Gladstone Community Center was just amazed at what an incredible facility it is. We received tons of good will and advertising, which was word of mouth, the best kind. It did not cost anything. It was a great event. Hats off to Director Lillis and Community Center Director Justin Merkey for pulling that one in. Metro Sports filmed the event without charge. It was a great event.
The National League of Cities Conference offered in addition to the networking opportunities, leadership classes that elected officials had an opportunity to attend and learn more about different areas. The National League of Cities leadership classes cover a broad area of subject matter. Mayor Revenaugh stated that he had been taking classes every since he was elected to the City Council and he believes the classes have helped him to improve his leadership skills.
Mayor Revenaugh reminded everyone about the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Tuesday November 25, 2008, at 6:00 PM, at the First Bank of Missouri, on Antioch Road. There will be two choirs singing, and cookies and punch will be served. Laura Moritz, from KMBC 9, will be emceeing and if possible, Brian Busby will be doing a weather remote. As usual, it will be a highlight of the Christmas season. Mayor Revenaugh invited all to attend.
Item 8. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER.
Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson reported that the Community Center set a record for a single day in concessions on Saturday. There were over 600 kids who participated in the meet from all over the Midwest region. The girls’ swim season will start in December. We will go directly from the boys’ and the combined club teams into the girls’ competitive season through the winter.
Mr. Wingerson reported that the All American Food Drive, to benefit the Christmas Store, is going on through November 26, 2008; however, this building will accept donations through December 8, 2008.
Mr. Wingerson announced that City Hall would be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving and wished everyone a Happy Holiday.
Item 9. on the Agenda. PUBLIC HEARING ON A SPECIAL USE PERMIT: subject to certain conditions to Celia Webb for operation of a beauty salon on property at 5308 North Wyandotte Street. Applicant/Owner: Celia Webb. File Number 1328.
Mayor Mark Revenaugh opened the Public Hearing.
Staff Presentation
City Planner Chris Helmer reported that the Special Use Permit before Council was for the primary reason of protecting the underlying zoning of the residential property. With this Special Use Permit, Council is seeing typical and standard conditions for this type of operation, which is a beauty salon. Mr. Helmer pointed out that the Planning Commission comments specifically addressed item number four, where there was a small change in the language concerning the hours of operation. Ms. Webb’s business is primarily going to operate under a part-time basis with a very limited amount of patrons, and Ms. Webb will be the sole operator of the business. The language that was addressed at the Planning Commission level states that the hours of operation shall not exceed thirty hours per week, and shall begin no earlier than 8:00 AM, nor later than 7:00 PM on any given day.
Staff is suggesting a one-year permit application timeline. Expiration of that would require that Ms. Webb does come back before the Planning Commission and this Council, where there would be review of compliance with the recommended conditions in the Ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Rudi suggested that item number four read, “the hours should not begin earlier than 8:00 AM or end later than 7:00 PM.”
Mr. Helmer said that staff would take care of that.
Councilman Wayne Beer stated that there were no issues raised during the Planning Commission meeting. This is a pretty standard issue that we have dealt with a number of times before. Councilman Beer stated he recalled there was a unanimous Planning Commission vote in favor of this application.
Mayor Mark Revenaugh invited Ms. Webb up to give a presentation if she so wished.
Applicant Presentation
Ms. Celia Webb stated that she has been in the community for sixteen years, working self-employed, and has decided to move her business home, and that she has had good neighbor support and good feedback from everybody.
There was no one to speak in Favor, or in Opposition of the application.
Mayor Revenaugh closed the Public Hearing.
Item 10. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 08-32, granting a SPECIAL USE PERMIT subject to certain conditions to Celia Webb for operation of beauty salon on property at 5308 North Wyandotte Street.
Councilman Wayne Beer made moved to place Bill 08-32 on its First Reading. Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Mark Revenaugh (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 08-32, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on its Second and Final Reading. Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Mark Revenaugh. (5-0) The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 08-32 and to enact the Bill as Ordinance # 4.090. Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi seconded.
Roll call vote “All aye”– Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Mark Revenaugh (5-0)
Item 11. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 08-33, calling a PRIMARY ELECTION for the election of two positions to the Gladstone City Council on Tuesday, February 3, 2009; describing the form of the ballot; and directing the City Clerk to submit certification of such election to the Clay County Board of Election Commissioners pursuant to RSMo 115.125.
Councilman Les Smith moved to place Bill 08-33 on its First Reading. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Mark Revenaugh (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Les Smith moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 08-33, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on its Second and Final Reading. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Mark Revenaugh (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Les Smith moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 08-33 and to enact the Bill as Ordinance # 4.091. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded.
Roll call vote “All aye”– Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Mark Revenaugh. (5-0)
Item 12. on the Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS.
There was no other business to come before Council.
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 November 24, 2008, Regular City Council meeting, Mayor Mark Revenaugh adjourned the Regular meeting.
Councilman Les Smith made a motion to adjourn to Closed Executive Session pursuant to 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 610.21(3) for Personnel Discussion. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded.
Roll Call Vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi, and Mayor Mark Revenaugh.
(5-0).
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