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June 23, 2008
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 23, 2008
7:00 p.m.
The Governing Body of the City of Edwardsville, Kansas met in regular session on Monday, June 23, 2008, at 7:18 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
The following Councilmember’s were present with Mayor Heinz Rodgers presiding:
Chuck Adams Craig Crider Doug Danner
John Eickhoff
Councilmember Isenhour was not in attendance.
The following staff members were present:
Michael Webb, City Administrator
Reed Walker, City Attorney
Phyllis Freeman, City Clerk
Mark Mathies, Police Chief
Cliff Lane, Fire Chief
Mayor Rodgers informed those in attendance that the agenda would be amended to add item 5a. Consider recommendation of the Planning Commission for a Lot Split application, Medford Farms, Lot 19.
MINUTES OF JUNE 9, 2008
Councilmember Danner moved to approve the minutes of June 9, 2006. Councilmember Adams seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
PAYMENT OF BILLS - $128,480.73
Councilmember Adams moved the statement of bills. Councilmember Crider seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
REQUESTS OR COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
George Bozich, 10322 Riverview requested the City Council to allow him to be opted out of the trash service and the billing. He utilizes other opportunities.
Mayor Rogers thanked Mr. Bozich for his request however opting out was not written in the ordinance.
After further discussion Councilmember Adams asked for the subject be placed on the next agenda regarding possible ordinance changes.
Murrel Bland, Business West organization. Mr. Bland presented with Governing Body with a written request regarding the 2009 budget. See Attachment “A”.
Rebecca Carter, 629 S. 4th Street asked when the old city hall or railroad depot on Pacific was going to be issued to the Edwardsville Historical Society. The society was waiting for the relocation of the Park & Recreation department. There are repairs that need to be done to the building. Dues have been paid to help make the repairs.
Mayor Rodgers directed staff to research the inquiry.
Mrs. Carter asked about abatement of nuisances listed as Item 9 on the agenda.
Administrator Webb stated it was regarding mowing of properties in the city and filing a lien.
Mrs. Carter asked about recycling.
Administrator Webb stated the current contract does not include recycling. If added it would add just under $4.00 monthly to each household. If the recycling program is started special totes cost extra and the participation must be city-wide.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDER CHANGING FORM OF GOVERNMENT FROM
CITY OF THE 3RD CLASS TO CITY OF THE 2ND CLASS
INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF
RESOLUTION 2008-10
REQUESTING A PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR
Councilmember Adams moved to adopt Resolution 2008-10. Councilmember Danner seconded.
Councilmember Crider had concerns regarding timetable to make the change; financial changes; staffing changes; changing title from City Administrator to City Manager.
Administrator Webb stated there will not be changes made to the financial status of the city; no staffing changes and his title will remain the same. The timetable is noted as important because it may take up to 30 to 60 days to receive correspondence from the Governor. After receiving the proclamation, the City may adopt a charter ordinance(s) exempting itself from specific provisions it determines is not in the best interest of the City.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
Administrator Webb will prepare discussion items for charter ordinance sections.
BONNER SPRINGS-EDWARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AUTUMNFEST COMMITTEE REPORT
Chamber President Mike Clouse presented a request for city financial support for Autumnfest 2008. A brochure of activities had been provided to the Governing Body. See Attachment “B”.
Administrator Webb stated $6,000 had been placed in the 2008 budget to help support the festival for the community.
Councilmember Adams moved to approve the request for the budgeted funds of $6,000. Councilmember Crider seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
FOR LOT SPLIT APPLICATION, MEDFORD FARMS, LOT 19
Councilmember Crider moved to approve the finding of fact as presented by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Eickhoff seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FIREWORKS STAND PERMIT
City Clerk Freeman stated the application has been reviewed by the codes, fire and police departments, and all have given approval for final consideration of the Governing Body.
Councilmember Eickhoff moved to approve the application for fireworks sales. Councilmember Danner seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF IN-CAR CAMERA SYSTEMS
FOR FOUR POLICE PATROL VEHICLES
AND
RESOLUTION 2008-11
REGARDING LEASE AGREEMENT
Chief Mathies provided written documentation for consideration.
Councilmember Eickhoff moved to adopt Resolution 2008-11. Councilmember Adams seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 2008-12
ASSESSING FEES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES
Administrator Webb stated it became necessary to maintain properties within the River Falls subdivision after required notification was given. The resolution includes the 2008 growing season.
Councilmember Danner moved to adopt Resolution 2008-12. Councilmember Crider seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 2008-13
SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY NORTHER FLYER ALLIANCE
TO BRING AMTRAK RAIL SERVICE FROM
OKLAHOMA CITY TO KANSAS CITY
Administrator Webb stated this will show local support for a grass roots service and they establish financial support for the project at no cost or obligation of the city.
Councilmember Adams moved to adopt Resolution 2008-13 supporting the Northern Flyer Alliance. Councilmember Danner seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
ADVISORY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Webb thanked all the volunteers for supporting the city wide clean up on Saturday, June 21st.
CHIEFS
(Fire & Police)
Police Chief Mathies reported on animal nuisances. The Municipal Court Judge has set a fine schedule to enforce the ordinance. Violators will be sited to municipal court; first offense carries at $50.00 fine, second offense $100.00, third offense requires court appearance.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Walker requested an executive session for five minutes regarding litigation.
Councilmember Eickhoff moved to go into executive session as requested by the City Attorney. Councilmember Danner seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
CITY ENGINEER
Request for proposals have been sent out for pavement repairs.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
Councilmember Eickhoff thanked the volunteers that came out for the clean up day.
Mayor Rodgers stated he has scheduled a second town hall meeting for Wednesday, June 25th at the community center from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Councilmember Adams reported that Pleasant Hill Baptist Church has started a program called Lula Bell Newton drive for donated items for use for those in need in the Edwardsville community.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Rodgers adjourned into executive session at 8:55 p.m.
RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Rodgers reconvened regular session at 9:20 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Danner moved to adjourn at 9:21 p.m. Councilmember Eickhoff seconded. Mayor Rodger declared the motion carried.
Phyllis Freeman
City Clerk
City Council Meeting
