MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

GLADSTONE, MISSOURI

MONDAY, JUNE 28, 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 June 28, 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.


Mayor Les Smith introduced Boy Scout Oscar King, from Troop 495, who led the Pledge of Allegiance, in which all joined.


Item 4. on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR JUNE 14, 2010, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.


Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve the Regular June 14, 2010, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented. 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).


Item 5. on the Agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY PUBLIC SAFETY TO: Morgan Martinez.


Mayor Smith invited Public Safety Director Mike Hasty to step forward to make the presentation.


Director Hasty invited Morgan Martinez and her family to join him, as well as Fire Captain Brent Friday. Director Hasty explained to the audience that Public Safety offers a Community CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) Heart Saver Program at Fire Station II. Captain Friday is in charge of that program, which is sponsored once a month. Director Hasty said a joyous event occurred in May, in that almost all of the Martinez family participated in the event, and became CPR certified, but at nine years old, Morgan Martinez is the youngest participant to ever go through the program, and receive the CPR certification. Director Hasty said in recognition of that, he wished to present to her a certificate of recognition from the Department of Public Safety, and his congratulations. Director Hasty thanked Ms. Martinez for being such a fine member of the community, and said she is a role model for us all, which was followed by applause from the audience.


Captain Friday thanked the Martinez family for participating in the program, and said they all did a very fine job.


Item 6. on the Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA


Following the Clerk’s reading, Councilmember Carol Suter moved to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. 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).


Councilmember Carol Suter moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-10-34, authorizing the Mayor, City Council members, City Manager, Director of Parks and Recreation, and Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to execute all necessary applications and other documents to proceed with the a Grant-in-Aid under the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Land and Water Conservation Fund for City of Gladstone Park Improvements and authorizing the necessary fiscal commitments. 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).


Councilmember Carol Suter moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-10-35, authorizing acceptance of a proposal from Independent Salt Company for the purchase of snow removal salt. 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).


Councilmember Carol Suter moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-10-36, authorizing acceptance of work under contract with Holthouse Construction, LLC, for the Shady Lane at Antioch Road Water Main Replacement Project; and authorizing final payment in the amount of $19,210.02. 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).


Councilmember Carol Suter moved to adopt Resolution R-10-37, authorizing change order No. 2 in the amount of $374,986.20 to the contract with O’Donnell-Way Construction Company, Incorporated, for the 2010 Mill and Overlay Program. 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).


Councilmember Carol Suter moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-10-38, authorizing execution of a contract with the Missouri EMS Agent Corporation [MOEMSAC], to serve as agent for collection of ambulance fees from MOHEALTHNET. 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).


Councilmember Carol Suter moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-10-39, adopting changes to the structure and to allow enhancements of the benefits of the City of Gladstone’s Flexible Benefits Plan. 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).


Councilmember Carol Suter moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-10-40, authorizing execution of a contract with Amino Brothers Company, Incorporated, in the total amount not to exceed $111,336.94 for the Bolling Heights Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project. 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).


Councilmember Carol Suter moved to approve a NEW CLASS “A-R” WITH SUNDAY SALES LIQUOR BY THE DRINK LICENSE for: The Hide Out Blues Club LLC dba The Hide Out Bar & Grill, 6948 North Oak Trafficway. Owner: Michael Vogt. Liquor Managing Officer: Francis J. Gabel. 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).


Councilmember Carol Suter moved to adopt A NEW CLASS “A” LIQUOR BY THE DRINK LICENSE FOR: End Zone II, LLC, 6420 North Prospect Avenue. Owner: Billy and Donna Armstrong. Liquor Managing Officer: Donna Armstrong. 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).


Councilmember Carol Suter moved to approve the following ANNUAL LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS:



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).


Councilmember Carol Suter moved to approve the MAY FINANCIAL REPORT. 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).


REGULAR AGENDA.


Item 7. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.


There were no comments from the audience.


Item 8. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.


Councilmember Carol Suter thanked the City staff for arranging the Open Study Session at the Atkins Johnson Farm. It was fun to see all the progress made there, and to be apprised again of all the opportunities that lie ahead; hopefully, we will have some success with fundraisers, so it can be made a reality.


Councilman Mark Revenaugh had no comments at this time.


Councilman Carol Rudi invited everyone to the July 4th celebration, which will be held in Oak Grove Park. Councilman Rudi suggested that City Manager Kirk Davis might inform everyone about other upcoming activities.


City Manager Kirk Davis reported that the last June Tunes event will be tomorrow night, at 7:00 PM, at Oak Grove Park; the Cherry Bombs will be performing. Annie Get Your Gun will be performed at Theatre in the Park on July 9, 10, and 11. City Manager Davis asked if he might continue with Communications from the City Manager, which is listed later on the Agenda.


Mayor Smith agreed that would be fine with the City Council.


Item 9. on the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER.


City Manager Davis reported that the Corporate Challenge was held last week, and the Parks and Recreation Department did a great job. There were huge crowds, and it was packed. There was good cooperation between the Public Safety and Parks and Recreation Departments. There were a lot of volunteers who helped with parking and so forth. During the 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM time frame, it was pretty busy, but it was great to see, and there was an article in the newspaper on Saturday. City Manager Davis offered Kudos to all involved.


City Manager Davis continued by saying our City has an election in early August, for bond issues, which are no tax increase and no rate increase bond issues for road improvements and water/sewer improvements. The City Council will be involved with a lot of those activities over the next four weeks. City Manager Davis encouraged anyone in the audience to become involved with the endeavor, and to please contact the City Council or City staff. The City is looking forward to a successful bond issue and some needed improvements, both $5 million dollars worth for water and sewer, and $2 million dollars in roads.


City Manager Davis reported that City Hall would be closed for the July 4th holiday on Monday, July 5th.


Mayor Smith suggested continuing with COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL at this time.


Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough had no comments at this time.


Mayor Les Smith stated that the City is turning around very quickly with another election, but it takes time to put things together and to do our due diligence on these issues, and that is the timing of it. This election will be no tax increase and no rate increase issues to make improvements in the City. Mayor Smith said he was looking at some folks in the audience to see if they would be available to help with this endeavor, so their phones might be ringing tomorrow, but the City Council appreciates their support with the last election. The City did well on the last election, with a 78 percent approval rate.


Item 10. on the Agenda. RESOLUTION R-10-41, authorizing execution of a contract with Tusa Consulting Services II, LLC, for assistance with the development of the Public Safety Inter-operational Radio System in an amount not to exceed $31,000. Payable from revenues generated by the new Public Safety sales tax.


Councilman Carol Rudi moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-10-41, authorizing execution of a contract with Tusa Consulting Services II, LLC, for assistance with the development of the Public Safety Inter-operational Radio System in an amount not to exceed $31,000. Payable from revenues generated by the new Public Safety sales tax. 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).


Item 11. on the Agenda. RESOLUTION 10-42, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Gladstone to execute an agreement with Motorola, Inc. for the new Public Safety Radio Communications System.


Mayor Pro Tem Barry McCullough moved to adopt RESOLUTION 10-42, authorizing the City Manager of the City of Gladstone to execute an agreement with Motorola, Inc. for the new Public Safety Radio Communications System. 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).


Item 12. on the Agenda. Other Business.


There was no other business to come before the City Council.


Item 13. on the Agenda. Questions from the News Media.


There were no News Media present.


Item 14. on the Agenda. Adjournment.


There being no further business to come before the June 28, 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