MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
GLADSTONE, MISSOURI
MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2010
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
7:30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Les Smith
Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough
Councilman Carol Rudi
Councilman Mark Revenaugh
Councilmember Carol Suter
City Manager Kirk Davis
Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson
City Counselor David Ramsay
City Clerk Cathy Swenson
Item 2. on the Agenda. ROLL CALL
Mayor Les Smith opened the Regular April 26, 2010, City Council Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Gladstone City Council Chambers, and noted that all Council members were present.
Item 3. on the Agenda. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Joseph Liles, Quarter Master for VFW Post 10906, led the Pledge of Allegiance, in which all joined.
Item 4. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR APRIL 12, 2010, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Councilmember Carol Suter moved to approve the Regular April 12, 2010, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilman Barry McCullough seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0)
Item 5. on the Agenda. Approval of the April 19, 2010, City Council Meeting Minutes convening a Closed Executive Session.
Councilmember Carol Suter moved to approve the April 19, 2010, City Council Meeting Minutes convening a Closed Executive session. Councilman Barry McCullough seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0)
Item 6. on the Agenda. NATIONAL VFW PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS OF THE YEAR AWARD TO: Division Chief Kenneth Potter, (Firefighter); Sergeant David Smith, (Police Officer); and Fire Inspector Charles Duddy, (Emergency Medical Technician). To be presented by a Missouri State Officer on behalf of the National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
Bob Wonnell, State Senior Vice Commander of the VFW, said it was a prestigious honor for him to present these awards, as he has a great deal of respect for the recipients and the veterans, who were in the audience. Mr. Wonnell said they have done a lot to keep us free and to guarantee our freedom and benefits as citizens of this Country. Mr. Wonnell said this was the first time he had seen three awards go to one City, which is very remarkable, and they are outstanding individuals, and he was proud to present the awards to them.
Mr. Wonnell read and presented the National VFW Public Safety Officers of the Year Award to Division Chief Kenneth Potter; Sergeant David Smith; and Fire Inspector Charles Duddy, which was followed by applause from the audience. Mr. Wonnell said these three men are true professionals and it is amazing what they do out on the streets. It takes a high degree of professionalism and dedication to be able to do the job that they do. The City and citizens should be very proud of the officers they have. The audience applauded the honorees.
Mayor Smith said he and the rest of the City Council believe that these individuals are very special, and our City has an entire department of consummate professionals, of whom the City Council is very proud. Mayor Smith invited Mr. Liles to introduce the members of VFW Post 10906, who were with him this evening.
Mr. Liles introduced the members of VFW Post 10906 as follows: Commander Jim Goodall; Comrade Poland and son; Comrade Larry Lewis, Senior Vice Commander Ron Bates; Past Commander Jack DeGraw; and Norm Trig. Mr. Liles invited the honorees to join the Post members in the lobby for a group picture. Mr. Liles thanked the Mayor and City Council.
Mayor Smith thanked Mr. Liles and said he and the members of Post 10906 are very special.
Item 7. on the Agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO retiring Board member Bill Stone.
Mayor Smith read and presented a plaque from the Mayor and City Council to Bill Stone, who recently retired from the Environmental Management Advisory Committee.
Mr. Smith thanked the Mayor and City Council, which was followed with applause from the audience.
Item 8. on the Agenda. RECOGNITION OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY GRADUATES.
Mayor Smith invited Public Information Officer Richard King to discuss the Future Leadership Academy.
Mr. King said the Future Leaders Academy provides residents and Chamber members of the City of Gladstone to get an in-depth look at municipal government; how the government in Gladstone works and functions; and how the various departments function. It is an in-depth look and overview that gives the participants some knowledge and the opportunity to develop skills that are not open and readily available to everyone. The group of people present at this meeting had completed the program. They are the fourth graduating group. From the previous group, the City has been fortunate to have folks that have moved on to leadership capacity, including elected officials who are now serving as Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmember. It is now time for these folks to begin their time as the future leaders of the community, which is what they will become. Mr. King thanked the group for their participation.
Mayor Smith and members of the City Council presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following Leadership Academy graduates: Sharon Euler; Debera Howell; Joanne Kurt-Hilditch; Bryce Strong; Daniel Green; Robert Rich; Anita McCullough; Jim Olshefski; Barbara Smith; Joe Robertson; Scott Melton; and Freddie Nichols. Shawn Hartman was not able to attend this meeting, but was also a member of this Academy.
Mayor Smith congratulated the Academy graduates, and said he hoped they learned a lot about the City. There are so many things to know that most folks don’t realize. Mayor Smith thanked the graduates for their time and participation, which was followed with applause from the audience.
Item 9. on the Agenda. PROCLAMATION: recognizing May 2010, as OLDER AMERICANS MONTH.
Following the Clerk’s reading, Mayor Smith presented the Proclamation to Wayne Beer, Treasurer, Clay County Senior Services and Donald Harper, Board Chairman, Clay County Senior Services. Mr. Beer and Mr. Harper thanked the Mayor and the City Council. Mr. Harper said that Gladstone has a great respect and consideration for Senior Citizens. Our City has a larger percentage of Senior Citizens than most of the rest of the County. Gladstone takes very good care of the Senior Citizens, and the Senior Citizens give back a lot to the City. Mr. Harper said the Clay County Senior Services has a lot to offer, and he invited everyone to utilize those services.
Item 10. on the Agenda. PROCLAMATION: recognizing Building Safety Month in the City of Gladstone, Missouri.
Following the Clerk’s reading, Mayor Smith presented the Proclamation to Building Official Alan Napoli, and said that Building Official Alan Napoli provides a valuable service to our community.
Following the Clerk’s reading, Councilman Carol Rudi moved to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Councilman Carol Rudi moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-10-22, recognizing the area from Northeast 64th Street to 6508 North Jackson (“The Atkins-Johnson Farm”) and “Old” Antioch Road to North Jackson as the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Big Shoal Cemetery Historic Heritage area. Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Councilman Carol Rudi moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-10-23, approving purchases of two tracts of land from the Johnson Family for right of way for the future relocation of Pleasant Valley Road, and 18 acres of farmland to be added to the Atkins-Johnson Historical Farm site. Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve a BUILDING PERMIT: for the remodeling of the columns located along the front of Gladstone Plaza located at 6559-6599 North Oak Trafficway. Applicant: A. L. Huber, Inc. Owner: Clay County Realty Company. Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve a BUILDING PERMIT: for the remodeling and repair of the existing pole sign at Gladstone Plaza located at 6591 North Oak Trafficway. Applicant/Owner: Clay County Realty Company. Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve a BUILDING PERMIT: for the landscaping around the existing pole sign at Gladstone Plaza located at 6591 North Oak Trafficway. Applicant/Owner: Clay County Realty Company. Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve the MARCH 2010 FINANCIAL REPORT. Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
REGULAR AGENDA.
Item 11. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
There were no comments from the audience.
Item 12. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.
Councilmember Carol Suter began by saying this evening was a wonderful evening for expressing appreciation, and that was what she was feeling – appreciation to those people in the Future Leaders Academy for the time that they have committed to learning more about the community. This is a wonderful way to serve the community. Councilmember Suter said she has done a lot of work with non-profit organizations, and civic engagement is an interesting and fulfilling way to give back to the community. Councilmember Suter said she was also appreciative to the Johnson family. The acquisition of the Johnson Family Farm is one of the most unique opportunities for the City of Gladstone in its entire history. It affords the most creative and exciting concepts, ideas and possibilities for the future, and it would not be possible without people who are interested in supporting their community and giving back.
Councilman Mark Revenaugh stated that too often our Public Safety folks are the unsung heroes, so anytime someone gets to stand up and give them some recognition, he feels is all too infrequent. Councilman Revenaugh congratulated Chief Potter, Sergeant Smith and Inspector Duddy for their recognition, and said it is a great reflection on the Public Safety for our City. Councilman Revenaugh congratulated the Leadership Academy. This was an idea that came out of the Gladstone on the Move group. He was a member of the small group that came up with this idea. Councilman Revenaugh congratulated the City staff on structuring such a successful Leadership Academy where citizens who actually go through it are its biggest proponents, and make it sound like it is something that everyone should want to do, and certainly, by the folks he talked to in this group, the City staff pulled off another great citizens academy. Councilman Revenaugh offered “great job” to the City staff.
Councilman Carol Rudi congratulated the members of the Future Leaders Academy and thanked them for their time commitment, and said she hopes they found it rewarding. Councilman Rudi encouraged them to stay involved, and jokingly added because at this point, they probably know more about what is going on in this City than anyone sitting at the dais! Councilman Rudi said she thought it was great to have a full room of people participating in the Pledge of Allegiance this evening. It was very heartwarming to hear that. Councilman Rudi thanked everyone for being at this meeting.
Councilman Rudi reported that May 1 is the grand opening of the first ever City Market. It opens Saturday, May 1, at 7:00 AM, and will be open until Noon. The City Market will also be open on Wednesday evenings from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and every Saturday morning from 7:00 AM to Noon. Councilman Rudi extended an invitation for volunteers for the City Market, and said the City Market is volunteer-driven, and staffed by volunteers, and encouraged anyone interested, to please talk to Freddie Nichols.
Councilman Rudi reported that on May 15, there will be an Atkins Johnson Farm event, sponsored by the Friends of the Farm, and that will be held at Happy Rock West, and runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. There will be a lot of activities, a great place to bring children, a lot of activities for the children, and opportunities to learn about the farm. This is another volunteer opportunity, and Freddie Nichols is the contact for volunteers. Councilman Rudi invited everyone to the Hansel and Gretel opera on May 15, at 6:00 PM, at the Gladstone Amphitheatre in Oak Grove Park.
Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough thanked the Future Leaders Academy graduates for participating in this program. It is a pleasure to have this program, and he looks forward to working with all the graduates in the future, as they take on larger roles in the City. Mayor Pro Tem McCullough reported that Bolling Heights had a sign dedication this past weekend that Building Official Alan Napoli and he both attended. It is a sense of what Gladstone is doing in working with the residents and the local neighborhoods to foster the value that Gladstone has. It was great to get together with a group of folks, who really truly recognize that and are working together to improve their individual neighborhood. Mayor Pro Tem McCullough said that he and his wife, Anita, would not be at the Farmers Market on Saturday, because they are going to attend the CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training that the City is conducting, and they look forward to participating in the training and learning more about the emergency preparedness for the City.
Mayor Les Smith invited everyone to the ribbon cutting at the Farmers Market on Saturday, May 1, at 9:00 AM. Mayor Smith said although, this has been a light-hearted meeting, the Council does have some serious business to address. However, it is exciting to be able to celebrate the successes that we have in the community, and this community has always been about people. Everyone in attendance at this meeting is an extension of that. Mayor Smith said he would like to say “ditto” to what the other Council members said.
Item 13. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER.
City Manager Kirk Davis reported that Beautification Week would be April 30, May 1 and May 2, at Happy Rock Park. This event provides a good opportunity for folks to get rid items they no longer need.
Item 14. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 10-13, repealing Ordinance No. 4.104, and enacting a new Ordinance levying Sewer Service Charges and Commodity Rate Charges in the City of Gladstone, Missouri.
Councilman Mark Revenaugh moved to place Bill 10-13 on its First Reading. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Mark Revenaugh moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 10-13, 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 Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Mark Revenaugh moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 10-13 and to enact the Bill as Ordinance 4.142. Councilmember Carol Suter seconded.
Roll call vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Item 15. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 10-14, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Supplemental Agreement with the Missouri Department of Transportation for federal funds relating to the North Oak Enhancement Project.
Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough moved to place Bill 10-14 on its First Reading. Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 10-14, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on its Second and Final Reading. Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 10-14 and to enact the Bill as Ordinance 4.143. Councilman Mark Revenaugh seconded.
Mayor Smith asked City Manager Davis to explain this bill for the benefit of the audience.
City Manager Davis said this Bill would allow the City to use some stimulus money for a project that will extend from 68th Street to 71st Street and North Oak. It is a combination of traffic control and beautification, and it will be a nice addition for North Oak Trafficway.
Mayor Smith inquired into the approximate total cost of the project.
City Manager Davis replied the total cost would be just under $500,000 and the federal portion would be about $300,000.
Roll call vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Item 16. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 10-15, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with Kansas City, Missouri, for transportation-related improvements to Northeast 76th Street.
Councilmember Carol Suter moved to place Bill 10-15 on its First Reading. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilmember Carol Suter moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 10-15, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on its Second and Final Reading. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilmember Carol Suter moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 10-15 and to enact the Bill as Ordinance 4.144. Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.
Mayor Smith asked City Manager Davis to explain this bill for the benefit of the audience.
City Manager Davis said this Bill addresses the City of Kansas City’s obligation to assist in raising 76th Street out of the floodplain south of the bridge they built on North Agnes. This is a precursor, hopefully, to a bond issue that may be considered later in the year. City Manager Davis referred to Agenda Item 14, saying this is a case where sewerage is treated by Kansas City, and this particular Ordinance is simply a pass through of their bill to the City of Gladstone for the treatment of sewerage.
Roll call vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Item 17. on the Agenda. FIRST READING BILL 10-16, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Village of Oakview for repairs to a portion of Shady Lane and a portion of Lindberg Drive.
Councilman Carol Rudi moved to place Bill 10-16 on its First Reading. Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Carol Rudi moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 10-16, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on its Second and Final Reading. Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough seconded. The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0). The Clerk read the Bill.
Councilman Carol Rudi moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 10-16 and to enact the Bill as Ordinance 4.145. Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough seconded.
Mayor Smith asked City Manager Davis to explain this bill for the benefit of the audience.
City Manager stated that oftentimes the Villages between North Oak Trafficway and Northeast Antioch Road ask our City to assist them with some of the maintenance on their infrastructure. In this case, Oakview has asked to tag along on our road maintenance contract, allowing some improvements to Shady Lane and Lindberg, which are in their community. This Ordinance ties down the financial obligation as well as spells out the services that will be provided.
Roll call vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Mark Revenaugh, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough, and Mayor Les Smith. (5-0).
Item 18. on the Agenda. Other Business.
There was no other business to come before the City Council.
Item 19. on the Agenda. Questions from the News Media.
There were no News Media present.
Item 20. on the Agenda. Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the April 26, 2010, Gladstone Regular City Council Meeting, Mayor Les Smith 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 Les Smith