MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

GLADSTONE, MISSOURI

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2007

 

ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION

6:30 PM

 

Mayor Les Smith opened the City Council Meeting to adjourn to a Closed Executive Session on November 26, 2007, at 6:30 PM.  Councilman Carol Rudi 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.  Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh seconded.

 

Roll Call Vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh, Mayor Les Smith. (3-0).

 

Councilmember Carol Suter was also in attendance at the Closed Executive Session.

 

Mayor Les Smith recessed the Closed Executive Session to go into an Open Study Session at 7:00 PM.

 

 

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

7:30 PM

 

PRESENT:          Mayor Les Smith

Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh

Councilman Carol Rudi

Councilmember Carol Suter

 

City Manager Kirk Davis

Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson

City Counselor David Ramsay

City Clerk Cathy Swenson

 

ABSENT:            Councilman Wayne Beer

 

Mayor Les Smith opened the Regular November 26, 2007, City Council Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Gladstone City Council Chambers.

 

 

Item 2. on the Agenda.             ROLL CALL

 

Mayor Les Smith noted that all Council members were present, except for Councilman Beer, who is ill this evening.

 

Mayor Smith noted that there were Boy Scouts from Troop 354, sponsored by Meadowbrook United Methodist Church, in the audience and invited them to lead the Pledge of Allegiance, after first stepping forward to introduce themselves as follows:

 

Kyle Macken, 6th grader at Antioch Middle School; Caleb Glotfety, 6th grader at Antioch Middle School; and Scout Leader Mark Macken. 

 

Mayor Smith invited Mr. Macken to tell a little bit about his involvement with Scouting.

 

Mr. Macken said he was “railroaded” into Scouting.  He quit Scouting as a youth when he was in WEBELOS, and attended Scout camp for the first time last summer at the age of 50 years old, when they had 11 inches of rain the first four days of Scout camp.  He was initiated the rough way!  Mr. Macken said the last young man with him is his youngest son, James Macken, who is in WEBELOS.  Mr. Macken said he has been nominated to be the WEBELOS leader for two years.

 

Item 3. on the Agenda.             PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

Scout Kyle Macken led the Pledge of Allegiance, in which all joined.

 

Mayor Smith stated he has known Mr. Macken a long time, and he is a quality guy, and the young people are lucky to have him as a leader, and he wished them the best of luck.

 

Item 4. on the Agenda.             APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR NOVEMBER 12, 2007, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh moved to approve the Regular November 12, 2007, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.  Councilmember Carol Suter seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh, and Mayor Les Smith.  (4-0)

 

Item 5. on the Agenda       CONSENT AGENDA

 

Following the Clerk’s reading, Councilman Carol Rudi requested that the Building Permit for the remodeling of the Sonic Drive-In be removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration as Item 5a. under the Regular Agenda.  Councilman Carol Rudi moved to accept the Consent Agenda as amended.  Councilmember Carol Suter seconded.  The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh, and Mayor Les Smith.  (4-0).  

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-07-88, authorizing acceptance of a proposal from Cues, Incorporated for the purchase of a Pipeline Television Inspection System in the net purchase amount of $61,534.  Councilmember Carol Suter seconded.  The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh, and Mayor Les Smith.  (4-0).  

 

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-07-89, adopting a Naming Rights and Dedication Policy for the City of Gladstone, Missouri.  Councilmember Carol Suter seconded.  The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh, and Mayor Les Smith.  (4-0).  

 

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-07-90, adopting a Mission Statement and Goals for the City of Gladstone, Missouri for 2007-2008.  Councilmember Carol Suter seconded.  The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh, and Mayor Les Smith.  (4-0).  

 

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to adopt RESOLUTION R-07-91, amending the 2008 Annual General Fund and Combined Waterworks Sewerage System (CWSS) Fund Budgets for the City of Gladstone, Missouri and authorizing expenditures of funds.  Councilmember Carol Suter seconded.  The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh, and Mayor Les Smith.  (4-0).  

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve a SEVEN DAY LIQUOR BY THE DRINK LICENSE for RNB, LLC, dba RED.  Managing Officer: Roy A. Newman.  Councilmember Carol Suter seconded.  The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh, and Mayor Les Smith.  (4-0).  

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve  the OCTOBER FINANCIAL REPORT.  Councilmember Carol Suter seconded.  The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh, and Mayor Les Smith.  (4-0).  

 

Item 5a. on the Agenda.               BUILDING PERMIT:      for the remodeling of the exterior of Sonic Drive-In located at 7112 North Oak Trafficway.  Applicant:  National Restaurant Designs.  Owner:  Gary Simons.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve a BUILDING PERMIT for the remodeling of the exterior of Sonic Drive-In located at 7112 North Oak Trafficway.  Applicant:  National Restaurant Designs.  Owner:  Gary Simons.  Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh seconded.

 

Councilman Rudi apologized to Staff that she did not ask her question before the meeting.  Councilman Rudi said she noticed in the Building Permit that there will be some landscaping removed, and asked if the landscaping will be replaced.

 

Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson replied that the landscaping will be replaced and enhanced throughout the site.

 

Councilman Rudi thanked Mr. Wingerson, and said that was her only question.

 

The vote: All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh, and Mayor Les Smith.  (4-0).  

 

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 expressed her congratulations to the Mayor and City staff for a wonderful Mayor’s Christmas Tree event.  It was wonderful to see former City leaders present and the crowd was large and enthusiastic, and there was good media coverage.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi had no comments at this time.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh had no comments at this time.

 

Mayor Les Smith stated he would like to add to Councilmember Suter’s comments and said due to the generosity of the community, we have already exceeded last year’s total in donations, which is the largest amount ever raised by nearly $2,500.00 to this point.  This is due in large part to First Bank of Missouri increasing their annual contribution; to the folks involved in the Gladfest 5K Walk/Run; and to Antioch Bible Baptist Church, who continue to be wonderful partners in this community; and to everyone else who contributed as well.  Mayor Smith said he is very grateful, and the money will be put to good causes, and he hopes to continue to raise funds until the end of the year.

 

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

 

City Manager Kirk Davis reported that tomorrow, if the weather holds true, we will attempt the burn at the 68th Street Basin/Rockcreek Meadow at about 10:00 AM.  City Manager Davis reported that the next Comprehensive Plan public meeting is scheduled for December 4th at Antioch Bible Baptist Church.

 

Mayor Smith said, as seen in the reappropriations presented this evening, the City does a great job in controlling costs.  It is also exciting to see sales tax revenue up one percent.  What is encouraging is that we have been down about one percent, so in essence, it is about a two percent gain.

 

Item 9. on the Agenda.             FIRST READING BILL 07-37, providing that a Primary Election shall not be held, and calling a General Election for the election of three positions to the Gladstone City Council on Tuesday, April 8, 2008; 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.

 

 

Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh moved to place Bill 07-37 on First Reading.  Councilmember Carol Suter seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh and Mayor Les Smith.  (4-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 07-37, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.  Councilmember Carol Suter seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh and Mayor Les Smith.  (4-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 07-37 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 4.055.  Councilmember Carol Suter seconded. 

 

Roll Call Vote:  All “aye” – Councilmember Carol Suter, Councilman Carol Rudi, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Revenaugh and Mayor Les Smith.  (4-0).

 

Item 10. on the Agenda.           OTHER BUSINESS.

 

There was no other business.

 

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 26, 2007, Gladstone Regular City Council Meeting, Mayor Les Smith adjourned the regular meeting.  

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

 

______________________________

Cathy Swenson, City Clerk

                                                                                       Approved as submitted:  ___

 

                                                                                Approved as corrected/amended: ___

 

 

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                                                                                              Mayor Les Smith