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March 14, 2011
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 14, 2011
7:00 p.m.
The following councilmember’s were present with Mayor John McTaggart presiding:
Chuck Adams Mark Bishop Craig Crider
Doug Danner
Councilman John Eickhoff was absent.
The following staff members were present:
Michelle Bounds, City Treasurer
Mark Mathies, Police/Fire Chief
Jerry Cullumber, Captain, Police Department
Kevin Schuler, Deputy Chief, Fire Department
APPROVE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 28, 2011
Councilmember Adams moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Bishop seconded.
Mayor McTaggart requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
STATEMENT OF BILLS - $181,460.22
Councilmember Danner 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
No requests or comments were presented.
PRESENTATION OF KCA/KDOT EXCELLENCE IN PARTNERING AWARD FOR THE WOODEND ROAD PROJECT
James D. (Jim) Pickett, P.E, Kansas Department of Transportation, 650 N K-7 Highway, Bonner Springs KS 66012-1736, presented the City with a plaque and stated the Woodend Road Project was worthy of the award as the city staff, contractor and KDOT reflected the success of the Partnering program by overcoming high traffic (over 40% truck traffic), drainage and pavement instability challenges and still completed the project 21 days sooner than the contract provisions.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE #902 REGARDING ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PREMIER BEVERAGE, INC. PROJECT
Janet Garms, Kutak Rock LLP, PO Box 30057, Omaha NE 68103-1157, representing the City as Bond Counsel in the absence of Scott Anderson, stated the ordinance would authorize the bonds for the benefit of Premier Beverage, Inc. in an amount not to exceed 8 million dollars. The form of the documents, provided during the public hearing, include the Trust Indenture with Security Bank of Kansas City, the Lease Agreement with the Company because the title to the property will be deeded to the City, the Bond Purchase Agreement and the Payment in lieu of Tax agreement or the performance agreement under which the Company will agree to make pilot payments. Once the ordinance is passed, Kutak Rock LLP would see that it is published and the ordinance would authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute these documents on behalf of the City. Ms. Garms offered to answer any questions or provide additional information. There were no questions.
Mayor McTaggart introduced a motion to adopt Ordinance #902.
Councilmember Bishop moved to approve Ordinance #902. Councilmember Crider seconded.
Mayor McTaggart requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
ADVISORY REPORTS
Administrator Webb was absent due to a family emergency.
CHIEF OF POLICE & FIRE
Chief Mathies referred to his advisory update report emailed earlier that day. See Attachment A.
CITY ATTORNEY
No report at this time
COUNCIL & MAYOR COMMENTS
Councilman Adams asked if the Chamber would consider placing a sign at K-32 and 4th Street announcing the Candidates Forum sponsored by the Bonner Springs Edwardsville Chamber of Commerce on March 23, 2011 at 7pm.
Mayor McTaggart instructed staff to forward Councilman Adams’ request to the Chamber.
Councilman Bishop stated that he attended the LKM Municipal Finance seminar and found it very informational and encouraged everyone on the council to participate in the LKM training opportunities. Councilman Bishop also asked everyone to support local businesses.
Mayor McTaggart expressed his well wishes for Administrator Webb, and his wife, Mary Nell during her Mother’s serious illness.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Bishop moved to adjourn. Councilmember Crider seconded.
Mayor McTaggart acknowledged the motion to adjourn at 7:12 p.m.
Michelle Bounds
City Treasurer
March 14, 2011
7:00 p.m.
The following councilmember’s were present with Mayor John McTaggart presiding:
Chuck Adams Mark Bishop Craig Crider
Doug Danner
Councilman John Eickhoff was absent.
The following staff members were present:
Michelle Bounds, City Treasurer
Mark Mathies, Police/Fire Chief
Jerry Cullumber, Captain, Police Department
Kevin Schuler, Deputy Chief, Fire Department
APPROVE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 28, 2011
Councilmember Adams moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Bishop seconded.
Mayor McTaggart requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
STATEMENT OF BILLS - $181,460.22
Councilmember Danner 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
No requests or comments were presented.
PRESENTATION OF KCA/KDOT EXCELLENCE IN PARTNERING AWARD FOR THE WOODEND ROAD PROJECT
James D. (Jim) Pickett, P.E, Kansas Department of Transportation, 650 N K-7 Highway, Bonner Springs KS 66012-1736, presented the City with a plaque and stated the Woodend Road Project was worthy of the award as the city staff, contractor and KDOT reflected the success of the Partnering program by overcoming high traffic (over 40% truck traffic), drainage and pavement instability challenges and still completed the project 21 days sooner than the contract provisions.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE #902 REGARDING ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PREMIER BEVERAGE, INC. PROJECT
Janet Garms, Kutak Rock LLP, PO Box 30057, Omaha NE 68103-1157, representing the City as Bond Counsel in the absence of Scott Anderson, stated the ordinance would authorize the bonds for the benefit of Premier Beverage, Inc. in an amount not to exceed 8 million dollars. The form of the documents, provided during the public hearing, include the Trust Indenture with Security Bank of Kansas City, the Lease Agreement with the Company because the title to the property will be deeded to the City, the Bond Purchase Agreement and the Payment in lieu of Tax agreement or the performance agreement under which the Company will agree to make pilot payments. Once the ordinance is passed, Kutak Rock LLP would see that it is published and the ordinance would authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute these documents on behalf of the City. Ms. Garms offered to answer any questions or provide additional information. There were no questions.
Mayor McTaggart introduced a motion to adopt Ordinance #902.
Councilmember Bishop moved to approve Ordinance #902. Councilmember Crider seconded.
Mayor McTaggart requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
ADVISORY REPORTS
Administrator Webb was absent due to a family emergency.
CHIEF OF POLICE & FIRE
Chief Mathies referred to his advisory update report emailed earlier that day. See Attachment A.
CITY ATTORNEY
No report at this time
COUNCIL & MAYOR COMMENTS
Councilman Adams asked if the Chamber would consider placing a sign at K-32 and 4th Street announcing the Candidates Forum sponsored by the Bonner Springs Edwardsville Chamber of Commerce on March 23, 2011 at 7pm.
Mayor McTaggart instructed staff to forward Councilman Adams’ request to the Chamber.
Councilman Bishop stated that he attended the LKM Municipal Finance seminar and found it very informational and encouraged everyone on the council to participate in the LKM training opportunities. Councilman Bishop also asked everyone to support local businesses.
Mayor McTaggart expressed his well wishes for Administrator Webb, and his wife, Mary Nell during her Mother’s serious illness.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Bishop moved to adjourn. Councilmember Crider seconded.
Mayor McTaggart acknowledged the motion to adjourn at 7:12 p.m.
Michelle Bounds
City Treasurer
City Council Meeting