Board of Aldermen Agenda
August 11, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Moment of silence for those serving our country who are in harm’s way.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular session – July 21, 2009 and July 28, 2009.
V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
B. Reappointment to the Industrial Development Authority.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Individuals will be permitted to address the Board of Aldermen only once on any given subject and are limited to 5 minutes per speaker. Individuals speaking must stand at the public microphone, give their names and addresses in an audible tone of voice and sign the City Clerk's log for recording in the minutes. These rules also apply to individuals addressing the Board during Public Hearings.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C. A public hearing on the proposed property tax levies for general, debt retirement, and the park maintenance purposes.
VIII. CONSENT ITEMS
D. Purchasing Manager’s Report.
E. Approval of payment for professional services rendered in connection with the proposed establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 14 in the City of Grandview.
F. Award of bid for the 2009 Storm Sewer Program.
G. Schedule of City bills.
H. No closed meeting called
IX. ORDINANCES
I. An ordinance authorizing an agreement with Brungardt Honomichi & Company, P.A. for design of the Main Street Revitalization Phase I Project and authorizing payment.
J. An ordinance accepting conveyance of temporary construction easements for the Skyline Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project from Virginia Adair, Todd M. & Emily R. Cross, Edith L. Ladd, and Miguel A. & Katie A. Cepeda, and authorizing payment.
X. OTHER BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
Grandview, Missouri
August 11, 2009
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Grandview, Missouri, met in Regular Session on the above date at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall, 1200 Main Street, Grandview, Missouri.
Present: Aldermen Leonard D. Jones, Jr., Debra S. McKinstry, Joseph E. Runions, Jr., James N. Crain, Michael A. Ferguson; City Administrator Cory Smith, Assistant City Administrator Kirk Decker, City Clerk Becky Schimmel
Staff Present: Finance Director Shirley Moses, City Engineer Larry Finley, Sergeant Joseph McKinstry
Absent: Mayor Robert M. Beckers; Alderman Stephen S. Dennis
The meeting was called to order by the President of the Board of Aldermen James N. Crain in the absence of Mayor Beckers, roll was called and a quorum was declared present. Alderman Crain led in the pledge of allegiance. The agenda was approved as written. The minutes of the July 21, 2009 Regular Session were approved as written. Absent: Alderman Dennis. Abstained due to absence: Alderman McKinstry. The minutes of the July 28, 2009 Regular Session were approved as written. Absent: Alderman Dennis. Abstained due to absence: Alderman Crain.
ITEM V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, & ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
Item V.-B. – Reappointment to the Industrial Development Authority.
Approved as follows on motion by Alderman Jones, second Alderman Runions to ratify the Mayor’s reappointment. Absent: Alderman Dennis.
Industrial Development Authority
Ms. Sandy Kessinger –reappointment to a term ending April 30, 2015.
ITEM VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Seann McAnally, reporter from the Jackson County Advocate, informed the Board that a recent survey of the newspaper’s subscribers showed a desire for more news regarding City government.
ITEM VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item VII.-C. – A Public Hearing on the Proposed Property Tax Levies for General, Debt Retirement, and the Park Maintenance Purposes.
Director of Finance Shirley Moses briefly reported that the assessed valuation had decreased due in part from fewer vehicle purchases, and noted a county-wide decrease of five percent.
Alderman Crain closed the Public Hearing.
ITEM VIII. CONSENT ITEMS
Approved/allowed as follows on motion of Alderman Jones, second Alderman McKinstry. Absent: Alderman Dennis.
-D. Purchasing Manager’s Report.
-E. Approval of payment for professional services rendered in connection with the proposed establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 14 in the City of Grandview ($23,037.35).
-F. Bid of Wilson Plumbing Co., 5401 Raytown Road, Raytown, Missouri, for the 2009 Storm Sewer Program ($88,084.25).
-G. Schedule of City's bills.
-H. No Closed Meeting Called.
ITEM IX. ORDINANCES
Item IX.-I. – Bill No. 6508 – An Ordinance Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement With Brungardt Honomichi & Company, P.A. For The Design Of The Main Street Revitalization Phase I Project, And Authorizing Payment. [Treasurer’s Certification of Unencumbered Funds: Capital Improvements Sales Tax Fund, $180,000.00]
Bill No. 6508 was introduced by the Mayor. On motion of Alderman McKinstry, second Alderman Jones, the bill was placed on its first reading and was read by title only. Roll Call: Aye—Aldermen Jones, McKinstry, Runions, Crain, Ferguson; Nay—None. Absent: Alderman Dennis
On motion of Alderman Runions, the bill was read by title only a second time. Absent: Alderman Dennis. On motion of Alderman Ferguson, the bill was read by title only a third time. Absent: Alderman Dennis. On motion of Alderman Runions, second Alderman McKinstry, the bill was approved on final passage by roll call vote:
Aye: Aldermen Jones, McKinstry, Runions, Crain, Ferguson
Nay: None
Absent: Alderman Dennis
The Mayor declared the bill adopted as Ordinance No. 6295.
Item IX.-J. – Bill No. 6509 – An Ordinance Accepting Conveyance Of Temporary Construction Easements For The Skyline Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project From Virginia Adair, Todd M. & Emily R. Cross, Edith L. Ladd, And Miguel A. & Katie A. Cepeda, And Authorizing Payment. [Treasurer’s Certification of Unencumbered Funds: Sanitary Sewer Fund, $3,680.00]
Bill No. 6509 was introduced by the Mayor. On motion of Alderman Runions, second Alderman Jones, the bill was placed on its first reading and was read by title only. Roll Call: Aye—Aldermen Jones, McKinstry, Runions, Crain, Ferguson; Nay—None. Absent: Alderman Dennis
On motion of Alderman Jones, the bill was read by title only a second time. Absent: Alderman Dennis. On motion of Alderman Runions, the bill was read by title only a third time. Absent: Alderman Dennis. On motion of Alderman McKinstry, second Alderman Ferguson, the bill was approved on final passage by roll call vote:
Aye: Aldermen Jones, McKinstry, Runions, Crain, Ferguson
Nay: None
Absent: Alderman Dennis
The Mayor declared the bill adopted as Ordinance No. 6296.
ITEM X. OTHER BUSINESS
City Administrator Cory Smith reminded the Board that the proposed budget for fiscal year 2010 had been distributed and would be discussed at the upcoming work session on August 18th.
ITEM XI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m., with the next Regular Session to be held Tuesday, August 25, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall.
City Clerk Becky Schimmel Approved
A. Regular session – July 21, 2009 and July 28, 2009.
V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
B. Reappointment to the Industrial Development Authority.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Individuals will be permitted to address the Board of Aldermen only once on any given subject and are limited to 5 minutes per speaker. Individuals speaking must stand at the public microphone, give their names and addresses in an audible tone of voice and sign the City Clerk's log for recording in the minutes. These rules also apply to individuals addressing the Board during Public Hearings.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C. A public hearing on the proposed property tax levies for general, debt retirement, and the park maintenance purposes.
VIII. CONSENT ITEMS
D. Purchasing Manager’s Report.
E. Approval of payment for professional services rendered in connection with the proposed establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 14 in the City of Grandview.
F. Award of bid for the 2009 Storm Sewer Program.
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G. Schedule of City bills.
H. No closed meeting called
IX. ORDINANCES
I. An ordinance authorizing an agreement with Brungardt Honomichi & Company, P.A. for design of the Main Street Revitalization Phase I Project and authorizing payment.
J. An ordinance accepting conveyance of temporary construction easements for the Skyline Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project from Virginia Adair, Todd M. & Emily R. Cross, Edith L. Ladd, and Miguel A. & Katie A. Cepeda, and authorizing payment.
X. OTHER BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT