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August 8, 2011
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 8, 2011
7:00 p.m.
The following councilmember’s were present with Mayor John McTaggart presiding:
Chuck Adams Mark Bishop Craig Crider
Garrett Mellott John Eickhoff
The following staff members were present:
Michael Webb, City Administrator
David Duckers, City Attorney
Phyllis Freeman, City Clerk
Mark Mathies, Police/Fire Chief
Gerry Cullumber, Captain, Police Department
Kevin Schuler, Deputy Fire Chief
PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT AND CEREMONY FOR
FIRE CAPTAIN POSITION
Chief Mark Mathies stated this is a momentous day for the Fire Department. After grueling testing and interviews the newest member of the leadership team is
Captain Nick Walker.
Deputy Chief Kevin Schuler pinned on the captain bars on Captain Nick Walker’s collar.
Captain Walker thanked Chief Mathies and Deputy Chief Schuler for the opportunity to test for the position and introduced his family.
APPROVE MINUTES OF JULY 25, 2011
Councilmember Eickhoff moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Mellott seconded.
Mayor McTaggart requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
STATEMENT OF BILLS - $210,708.31
Councilmember Mellott moved to approve the statement of bills. Councilmember Crider seconded.
Mayor McTaggart requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
REQUESTS OR COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Heinz Rodgers, 650 Edwardsville Drive stated the expansion joints on S. 110th Street have become speed bumps. He asked if the city would consider getting them ground down while the temperature is high and within the next 30 days.
Administrator Webb stated he is getting estimates to get the work done.
CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE #904
TO ADOPT THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS
Police Captain Cullumber stated Edwardsville is the only agency in Wyandotte County that has not adopted and enforced the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. There will not be any increases in personnel or vehicles. The regulations will aid the police departments enforcement efforts in dealing with the safe operation of tractor and trailer’s within the city limits. It gives the department the opportunity for grants, financial assistance and training. Without adoption it restricts the ability to compete for NHTSA and KDOT grants.
After further discussion Councilmember Eickhoff moved to adopt Ordinance #904. Councilmember Bishop seconded.
Mayor McTaggart declared the motion passed with a vote of 4 to 1 with Councilmember Crider opposed.
BRIEFING ON PROPERTY & LIABILITY INSURANCE
Administrator Webb stated the city is currently pooling with Midwest Pubic Risk (MPR) for health insurance and Kansas Municipal Insurance Trust (KMIT) for workers compensation. A year ago staff was checking into a municipal pool for the property and liability insurance. The Kansas Insurance Commission decided they had more questions than answers on things they wanted. The process had to be stopped and go back. MPR has been meeting with them on a regular basis. There are other cities that want to pool for the property and liability insurance coverage. Should the Governing Body decide to use MPR for property and liability insurance a resolution will be adopted to be effective January 1, 2012. There are no broker fees charged to the city with MPR. On a long term basis it will reduce cost to the city. With this being information only no action was taken.
DISCUSSION OF FY 2012 BUDGET
AND CONSIDER SETTING MAXIMUM BUDGET
Administrator Webb had provided a power point presentation during the work session.
Administrator Webb provided two sheets of information that shows funding priorities.
Priority A: Acquire Bunker Gear, $7,800; Replace fire vehicle for Deputy Fire Chief, $10,500; Replace police patrol vehicle, $11,481. With this priority it has an estimated higher tax rate and higher overall expenditures.
Priority B: Hire Public Works Supervisor and enhance contingency. With this priority it has the lower tax rate with lower overall expenditures.
Administrator Webb stated the budget notice must go in this week’s paper. This notice does not adopt a budget; you are only setting the maximum to be considered at the public hearing at the next meeting as it relates to expenditures which relates to the mill levy or the estimated tax rate.
After discussion Councilmember Mellott moved to adopt Option A that maintains general fund mill rate at 34.775, requires a .94 mill increase in Debt Service Fund and to fund Priority A items. Councilmember Adams seconded.
Administrator Webb stated the public hearing on the 2012 budget is scheduled for August 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter.
Mayor McTaggart requested a roll call vote. The motion passed 4 to 1 with Councilmember Eickhoff opposed.
ADVISORY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Webb reported he will be out of town the rest of this week, but will have his phone and computer with him.
CHIEF OF POLICE & FIRE
Chief Mathies congratulated Nick Walker and Robb Van Bibber who also did a great job during the testing process.
CITY ATTORNEY
No report at this time.
COUNCIL & MAYOR COMMENTS
Councilmember Mellott asked that attention to be given to the walking trail in the park. Cracks needs sealed and mowing.
Councilmember Mellott gave his condolences to those families that lost members of the armed forces in the helicopter accident. All agreed.
Councilmember Eickhoff asked if anything was done after getting the complaints regarding the noise during the Kanrocksas music festival that was held at the speedway. The noise level was higher after 11:30 p.m. and until 1:30 a.m.
Administrator Webb stated a letter can be drafted to the promoter and the speedway expressing our concerns regarding the complaints for an event that was to end at 12:30 a.m.
Mayor McTaggart stated it was a pleasure to see the captain get promoted and the involvement of the department.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Bishop moved to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Councilmember Crider seconded.
Mayor McTaggart declared the motion passed unanimously.
Phyllis Freeman
City Clerk
August 8, 2011
7:00 p.m.
The following councilmember’s were present with Mayor John McTaggart presiding:
Chuck Adams Mark Bishop Craig Crider
Garrett Mellott John Eickhoff
The following staff members were present:
Michael Webb, City Administrator
David Duckers, City Attorney
Phyllis Freeman, City Clerk
Mark Mathies, Police/Fire Chief
Gerry Cullumber, Captain, Police Department
Kevin Schuler, Deputy Fire Chief
PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT AND CEREMONY FOR
FIRE CAPTAIN POSITION
Chief Mark Mathies stated this is a momentous day for the Fire Department. After grueling testing and interviews the newest member of the leadership team is
Captain Nick Walker.
Deputy Chief Kevin Schuler pinned on the captain bars on Captain Nick Walker’s collar.
Captain Walker thanked Chief Mathies and Deputy Chief Schuler for the opportunity to test for the position and introduced his family.
APPROVE MINUTES OF JULY 25, 2011
Councilmember Eickhoff moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Mellott seconded.
Mayor McTaggart requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
STATEMENT OF BILLS - $210,708.31
Councilmember Mellott moved to approve the statement of bills. Councilmember Crider seconded.
Mayor McTaggart requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
REQUESTS OR COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Heinz Rodgers, 650 Edwardsville Drive stated the expansion joints on S. 110th Street have become speed bumps. He asked if the city would consider getting them ground down while the temperature is high and within the next 30 days.
Administrator Webb stated he is getting estimates to get the work done.
CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE #904
TO ADOPT THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS
Police Captain Cullumber stated Edwardsville is the only agency in Wyandotte County that has not adopted and enforced the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. There will not be any increases in personnel or vehicles. The regulations will aid the police departments enforcement efforts in dealing with the safe operation of tractor and trailer’s within the city limits. It gives the department the opportunity for grants, financial assistance and training. Without adoption it restricts the ability to compete for NHTSA and KDOT grants.
After further discussion Councilmember Eickhoff moved to adopt Ordinance #904. Councilmember Bishop seconded.
Mayor McTaggart declared the motion passed with a vote of 4 to 1 with Councilmember Crider opposed.
BRIEFING ON PROPERTY & LIABILITY INSURANCE
Administrator Webb stated the city is currently pooling with Midwest Pubic Risk (MPR) for health insurance and Kansas Municipal Insurance Trust (KMIT) for workers compensation. A year ago staff was checking into a municipal pool for the property and liability insurance. The Kansas Insurance Commission decided they had more questions than answers on things they wanted. The process had to be stopped and go back. MPR has been meeting with them on a regular basis. There are other cities that want to pool for the property and liability insurance coverage. Should the Governing Body decide to use MPR for property and liability insurance a resolution will be adopted to be effective January 1, 2012. There are no broker fees charged to the city with MPR. On a long term basis it will reduce cost to the city. With this being information only no action was taken.
DISCUSSION OF FY 2012 BUDGET
AND CONSIDER SETTING MAXIMUM BUDGET
Administrator Webb had provided a power point presentation during the work session.
Administrator Webb provided two sheets of information that shows funding priorities.
Priority A: Acquire Bunker Gear, $7,800; Replace fire vehicle for Deputy Fire Chief, $10,500; Replace police patrol vehicle, $11,481. With this priority it has an estimated higher tax rate and higher overall expenditures.
Priority B: Hire Public Works Supervisor and enhance contingency. With this priority it has the lower tax rate with lower overall expenditures.
Administrator Webb stated the budget notice must go in this week’s paper. This notice does not adopt a budget; you are only setting the maximum to be considered at the public hearing at the next meeting as it relates to expenditures which relates to the mill levy or the estimated tax rate.
After discussion Councilmember Mellott moved to adopt Option A that maintains general fund mill rate at 34.775, requires a .94 mill increase in Debt Service Fund and to fund Priority A items. Councilmember Adams seconded.
Administrator Webb stated the public hearing on the 2012 budget is scheduled for August 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter.
Mayor McTaggart requested a roll call vote. The motion passed 4 to 1 with Councilmember Eickhoff opposed.
ADVISORY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Webb reported he will be out of town the rest of this week, but will have his phone and computer with him.
CHIEF OF POLICE & FIRE
Chief Mathies congratulated Nick Walker and Robb Van Bibber who also did a great job during the testing process.
CITY ATTORNEY
No report at this time.
COUNCIL & MAYOR COMMENTS
Councilmember Mellott asked that attention to be given to the walking trail in the park. Cracks needs sealed and mowing.
Councilmember Mellott gave his condolences to those families that lost members of the armed forces in the helicopter accident. All agreed.
Councilmember Eickhoff asked if anything was done after getting the complaints regarding the noise during the Kanrocksas music festival that was held at the speedway. The noise level was higher after 11:30 p.m. and until 1:30 a.m.
Administrator Webb stated a letter can be drafted to the promoter and the speedway expressing our concerns regarding the complaints for an event that was to end at 12:30 a.m.
Mayor McTaggart stated it was a pleasure to see the captain get promoted and the involvement of the department.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Bishop moved to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Councilmember Crider seconded.
Mayor McTaggart declared the motion passed unanimously.
Phyllis Freeman
City Clerk
City Council Meeting