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June 9, 2008
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 9, 2008
7:00 p.m.
The Governing Body of the City of Edwardsville, Kansas met in regular session on Monday, June 9, 2008, at 7:06 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 Patrick Isenhour
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
Councilmember Craig Crider informed those attending the meeting that Tom Overby, Developer, Kansas Landmark Tower had passed away Sunday morning in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
MINUTES OF MAY 27, 2008
Councilmember Isenhour moved to approve the minutes of the May 27, 2008. Councilmember Eickhoff seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote.
The vote of the council was to unanimously approve.
PAYMENT OF BILLS - $988,163.33
Councilmember Isenhour moved to approve the statement of bills. Councilmember Danner seconded.
After discussion Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote.
The vote of the council was to unanimously approve.
REQUESTS OR COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Rebecca Carter, 629 S. 4th Street stated her feeling towards paying for meals when staff attends conferences. Mrs. Carter also relayed her feelings about owners of animals that are allowed to defecate on privately owned property.
Richard Carter, 629 S. 4th Street also relayed his concern on the same issue where the owner of the animal is allowing the animal to defecate on publically owned property.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 2008-07
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM MARCIT
AND FORMATION OF A KANSAS GROUP FUNDED POOL AND
RESOLUTON 2008-08
AUTHORIZING PROCUREMENT OF PROGRAMS OR SERVICES
WITH MARCIT-KANSAS
Administrator Webb presented a brief update and requested that this item be tabled to the June 23, 2008 meeting.
Councilmember Adams moved to table action until June 23, 2008. Councilmember Eickhoff seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote.
The vote of the council was to unanimously approve.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 2008-09
ADOPTING THE EDWARDSVILLE PERSONNEL MANUAL
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008
Councilmember Adams moved to adopt Resolution 2008-09 approving the Edwardsville Personnel Manual. Councilmember Isenhour seconded.
After further discussion Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote.
The vote of the council was to unanimously approve.
CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
REGARDING TEMPORARY SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR
DIRTWORKS, 10435 RIVERVIEW DRIVE
Councilmember Crider moved to approve finding of fact as presented by the Planning Commission regarding a two year Special Use Permit for Dirtworks. Councilmember Isenhour seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote.
The vote of the council was to unanimously approve.
CONSIDER CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2008-1
ESTABLISHING A TRANSIENT GUEST TAX
SETTING THE RATE AND REGULATING THE USE OF FUNDS
After discussion Councilmember Isenhour moved to adopt Charter Ordinance No. 2008-1. Councilmember Eickhoff seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote.
The vote of the council was to unanimously approve.
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
After extensive discussion Councilmember Isenhour moved to table action on changing the cities classification. Councilmember Eickhoff seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote.
The vote of the council was to unanimously approve.
ADVISORY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Webb presented:
2009 Budget calendar.
Question regarding residential trash service from a resident of the city was discussed. After more discussion it was determined that no one is exempt from paying for the trash service. It was also noted that when checking with other providers the current contract is the cheapest and with fuel cost going up other cities may pay more.
The city has scheduled a “City Wide Clean-Up Day”. Saturday, June 21st at the City Park, 1200 Blake Street. Volunteers are needed. No Hazardous waste will be accepted. A facility on S. 88th Street will be open the same day.
CHIEFS ( FIRE & POLICE)
No reports at this time.
CITY ATTORNEY
No report at this time.
CITY ENGINEER
Administrator Webb reported that two-thirds of the sewer has been installed on the Woodend Road project.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
Councilmember Isenhour stated for the past five years when executive sessions have been held it was worthless. Issues arose from holding previous executive sessions. If a motion is placed to have an executive session he will not participate.
Councilmember Adams moved to hold a work session to discuss the Northern Alliance and 2009 budget starting at 6:00 p.m. June 23rd .Councilmember Isenhour seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote.
The vote of the council was to unanimously approve.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Crider moved to adjourn at 8:46 p.m. Councilmember Eickhoff seconded.
Mayor Rodgers declared the motion unanimously passed.
Phyllis Freeman
City Clerk
City Council Meeting
