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September 22, 2008
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 22, 2008
7:00 p.m.
The Governing Body of the City of Edwardsville, Kansas met in regular session on Monday, September 22, 2008, at 7:11 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
PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS
Mayor Rodgers presented Police Sergeant, Sheila Rogoza with her 10 year service award.
Mayor Rodgers presented Police Master Sergeant, Terry Hammontree with his 20 year service award.
Mayor Rodgers presented Fire Chief, Cliff Lane with his 30 year service award.
PROCLAMATION
125TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY
PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
Mayor Rodgers read the proclamation.
APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2008
Councilmember Adams moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Danner seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
STATEMENT OF BILLS - $170,378.00
After questions and discussion Councilmember Isenhour moved to approve statement of bills. Councilmember Crider seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO AUTUMNFEST PARADE WINNERS
Mayor Rodgers presented awards to Golden Living Edwardsville facilities, Cub Scout troop, Edwardsville United Methodist Church, The Trout family, Madd Minniz’s motorcycle group, VFW truck owned by Pete Gomez and Vaughn-Trent Community Services. Thank you to all that participated, it was nice to have the parade back.
REQUESTS OR COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Rebecca Carter, 629 S. 4th Street thanked the Chamber of Commerce and the City for doing a great job on the annual Autumnfest festival.
John Broman, 1400 S. 104th Street asked about the clean up of the gravel and sand that is on the alley behind North 4th Street.
Richard Carter, 629 S. 4th Street asked for the procedure for a citizen to donate to any city department; such as Police or Fire departments.
Mayor Rodgers stated the donation is made payable to the city and the department requested is credited with the donation.
Gary Carpenter, 11030 Riverview Avenue asked if spot lighting is against the law. It is aggravating as a homeowner to have it happen.
After discussion Mayor Rodgers directed City Administrator and City Attorney to report back at the next scheduled meeting.
PRESENTSTION BY DOUG PICKERT, INDIGO DESIGN,
REGARDING PARK STUDY
Mr. Pickert presented the purpose, process and summary of master plan improvements for the city park. An inventory on drainage, parking and recreation facilities needs analysis. Two phases of a master plan for the City Park and opinion of probable project costs.
CONSIDER CHANGE OF MEETING DATE FROM MONDAY,
OCTOBER 13 TO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Due to League of Kansas Municipalities annual conference being held in Wichita, October 11 – 14, 2008 the request is to reschedule the bi-monthly meeting to October 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Danner moved to change the meeting date to October 14, 2008. Councilmember Isenhour seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
City Administrator Webb recommended a notice be placed in the cities official newspaper and place a notice on the door at city hall.
CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT
KATHY DEAN TO THE CEMETERY BOARD
Councilmember Adams moved to approve the recommendation to appoint Kathy Dean to replace Ruth Neal as a member of the board. Councilmember Eickhoff seconded.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 2008-2
REGARDING CERTAIN CHANGES TO GOVERNANCE
AND CITY OPERATIONS FOR A CITY OF THE 2ND CLASS
Councilmember Isenhour moved to adopt Charter Ordinance 2008-2 and remain status quo meaning the term of office as mayor is to serve for two (2) years and the term of office for council members to serve for four (4) years with staggered terms and be elected on odd-numbered years. Councilmember Crider seconded.
Councilmember Adams stated he does not agree the mayor and council should serve 4 year terms.
Administrator Webb stated that Charter amendments require four positive votes for passage and the Mayor is a voting member for the purpose of Charter amendments.
Mayor Rodgers requested a roll call vote. The motion carried with a vote of 4-2 with Councilmember’s Adams and Eickhoff opposed.
ADVISORY REPORTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Webb reminded those that are attending the conference that departure is set for Saturday, October 11th at noon.
Administrator Webb reported:
Woodend Road improvements are going very well.
All fire hydrants in the River Falls sub-division have been tested and painted.
Congratulations to Chief Mathies for having longevity for two key staff members and being at full staff.
CHIEFS (FIRE & POLICE)
Written reports were provided to the Governing Body.
CITY ENGINEER
City Engineer John Bayless, Cook, Flatt & Strobel has requested the city prioritize the needs for 110th Street and Edwardsville Drive to North 4th Street. It was recommended to have a sub-committee to work with the city engineer. Councilmember’s Adams and Eickhoff agreed to serve.
COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
Councilmember Crider thanked the officers for serving 10, 20 and 30 years with the City of Edwardsville. Mr. Crider also stated he enjoyed Autumnfest especially judging the chili and pie competition. He was not hungry when the judging was over.
Councilmember Crider asked City Attorney Walker for an update on the Raintree Apartments project.
City Attorney Walker stated he will research and report back to the Governing Body.
Councilmember Danner stated it was nice to see the raising of steel for the Coleman building on Woodend Road and asked if they had obtained any occupants upon completion of the building.
Administrator Webb was not sure at this time. Plaza West does have three buildings occupied.
Councilmember Eickhoff asked if the police department was utilizing the adoption of the ordinance in the school zone. Mr. Eickhoff also recommended fixing the upholstery in the city’s older maintenance truck.
Councilmember Adams stated he appreciates the employees for their years of service.
Councilmember Adams thanked all the people that worked on the casino proposal. Mr. Adams stated he still feels that Edwardsville has the best site and is disappointed and does not agree with the recommendation.
Mayor Rodgers reported that he had been invited and attended a workshop for metro Mayor’s. It was a four day workshop, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every day. Other by-state cities attended the energy efficiency workshop. Mid-America Regional Council will consolidate the information to form a metro area committee.
Mayor Rodgers thanked Councilmember Adams for attending the casino hearings in Topeka. The vote on gaming was close with 3 votes cast for Golden Heartland in Edwardsville and 3 votes for Kansas Entertainment causing Chairman All to cast the deciding vote, as we know was for Kansas Entertainment. Edwardsville will receive some funds by way of sales tax.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Isenhour moved to adjourn at 8:41 p.m. Councilmember Eickhoff seconded.
Mayor Rodgers declared the motion carried.
Phyllis Freeman
City Clerk
Municipal Court
