MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
GLADSTONE, MISSOURI
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008
Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi opened the City Council Meeting to adjourn to a Closed Executive Session on December 8, 2008, at 5:15 PM. 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 610.021(3) for Personnel Discussion. Councilman Wayne Beer seconded.
Roll Call Vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Wayne Beer, Councilman Les Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi. (4-0).
Mayor Mark Revenaugh was also in attendance at the Closed Executive Session.
Mayor Mark Revenaugh recessed the Closed Executive Session to go into an Open Study Session at 7:00 PM, stating the Closed Session would reconvene following the Regular City Council Meeting.
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
City Manager Kirk Davis
Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson
City Counselor David Ramsay
Mayor Mark Revenaugh opened the Regular December 8, 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.
Item 4. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR NOVEMBER 24, 2008, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Councilman Les Smith moved to approve the Regular November 24, 2008, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. 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)
Item 5. on the Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA.
Following the Clerk’s reading, Councilmember Carol Suter moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilman Wayne Beer 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)
Councilmember Carol Suter moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-08-84, accepting Temporary Construction and Permanent Easements from certain property owners in conjunction with the 6800 block of North Holmes Storm Drainage Improvement Project. Councilman Wayne Beer 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)
Councilmember Carol Suter moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-08-85, authorizing execution of a contract with Wilson Plumbing Company, in the total amount not to exceed $90,964.75 for the 6800 block of North Holmes Drainage Improvements Project. Councilman Wayne Beer 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)
Councilmember Carol Suter moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-08-86, authorizing acceptance of work under the contract with Linaweaver Construction, Incorporated for the Gladstone Community Center Streets Project. Councilman Wayne Beer 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)
Councilmember Carol Suter moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-08-87, authorizing acceptance of work under the contract with Westhues Electric, Incorporated for the Gladstone Community Center Electrical Project; and authorizing final payment in the total amount of $50,416.16. Councilman Wayne Beer 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)
Councilmember Carol Suter moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-08-88, authorizing acceptance of work under the contract with Formworks Limited Liability Company for the Gladstone Community Center Carpentry Project; and authorizing final payment in the total amount of $19,649.44. Councilman Wayne Beer 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)
Councilmember Carol Suter moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-08-89, approving the purchase of a tract of land located at 6904 North Cherry Street, from Donald and Shelby Chaffin. Councilman Wayne Beer 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)
Councilmember Carol Suter moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-08-90, authorizing acceptance of work under the contract with AGP Incorporated for the Gladstone Community Center Glass and Glazing Project; and authorizing final payment in the total amount of $10,230.90. Councilman Wayne Beer 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)
Councilmember Carol Suter moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-08-91, authorizing execution of a contract with Fry and Associates, Incorporated, in the total amount not to exceed $65,835.00 for the Happy Rock Park Expansion Shelter; Project. Councilman Wayne Beer 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.
John Garner, 111 Heatherton Court, stated in regard to the marketing of Gladstone discussion, held during the Open Study Session, he was wondering if commercials could be run on the City cable channel (channel 2). Perhaps people who live in the city could see what their money is going for and enlighten them on some things we do have, which they may not know about.
Item 7. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.
Councilmember Carol Suter congratulated Mayor Revenaugh on the successful Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting event this year. It sounded like we have done better than usual in terms of fund raising. It was a great night and a lot of nice people were in attendance. Councilmember Suter asked, for confirmation, if the smoking issue would be on a January City Council meeting agenda.
City Manager Kirk Davis replied that was correct.
Councilmember Suter stated she wished Staff to be certain to include a draft Ordinance for Council’s consideration at the time of the Study Session.
Councilman Wayne Beer had no comments at this time.
Councilman Les Smith stated the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony was very well attended, and he extended a “good job” to Mayor Revenaugh, and special thanks to the folks at First Bank of Missouri, who did a really good job again this year. Councilman Smith announced that the City would receive delivery of the hybrid vehicles tomorrow from Thoroughbred Ford. Councilman Smith said being an early champion of the sustainability issues in the City, and with the signing of the Mayors’ Climate Protection agreement, he wanted to commend Staff for their vision and their creativity in financing this project, and as we try, as a community, to get our arms around the entire sustainability issue, this is a major step forward. We are again leading the way in the region. Councilman Smith extended a “good job” to City Manager Davis and the folks who made this possible.
Mayor Pro Tem Carol Rudi had no comments at this time.
Mayor Mark Revenaugh stated he wished to echo Councilman Smith’s sentiments regarding the Mayor’s Christmas Tree event, and he thanked everyone who volunteered. It was a volunteer effort, and there was a great attendance, and from early reports, a record amount of funds were raised for two worthy charities.
Item 8. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER.
City Manager Kirk Davis reported that, as Council is aware, there will not be a City Council meeting on December 22, 2008. The next meeting will be January 12, 2009. City Manager Davis wished everyone a happy holiday season, and said he hopes everyone drives safely, and enjoys the season. A press release is going out concerning the Public Works staff accepting Christmas trees until January 4, 2009. City Manager Davis thanked Councilman Smith for his comments regarding the hybrids. Staff is excited to get the cars, and pleased to be changing out the City’s fleet. It has worked out very well. City Manager Davis reported there is a big swim meet on Friday at the Community Center. It will be the first big girls’ meet, and City Manager Davis invited everyone to attend.
Item 9. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 08-34, amending Ordinance Number 3.973, by adding a new chapter concerning “Abandoned/Vacant Property Registration” to the “Building and Construction Ordinance” of the City of Gladstone, Missouri.
Councilman Les Smith moved to place Bill 08-34 on its First Reading. Councilman Wayne Beer 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 08-34, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on its Second and Final Reading. Councilman Wayne Beer 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 08-34 and to enact the Bill as Ordinance # 4.092. Councilman Wayne Beer 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 10. on the Agenda. RESOLUTION R-08-92, adopting a Mission Statement and Goals for the City of Gladstone, Missouri for 2008-2009.
Councilman Wayne Beer moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-08-92, adopting a Mission Statement and Goals for the City of Gladstone, Missouri for 2008-2009. Councilman 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 11. on the Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS.
There was no other business to come before Council.
Item 12. on the Agenda. QUESTIONS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA.
There were no questions from the News Media.
Item 13. on the Agenda. ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business to come before the December 8, 2008, Regular City Council meeting, Mayor Mark Revenaugh adjourned the Regular meeting to reconvene the Closed Executive Session.
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