Smyrna Georgia
INVOCATION Hilda Beck (Spanish) and Lee Ward (English), St. Mark's Catholic Church

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting July 21, 2008, Regular Meeting August 4, 2008, Adjourned Meeting August 11, 2008 and Regular Meeting of August 18, 2008.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS



PUBLIC HEARING

Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Gas #1, 1523 E. 23rd Street, Retailer of Intoxicating Liquor in the Original Package License and a Sunday Sales Liquor License.  This liquor license application requires a two-third majority vote for approval due to residential property being located within three hundred feet (300’) of the establishment. Full public hearing.



PUBLIC HEARING

John and Mary Adlard Rezoning [Bill No. 08-231] - New Evidence Only



PUBLIC HEARING

Selective Site Consultants, Inc., Rezoning [Bill No. 08-08-232] - New Evidence Only



PUBLIC HEARING

Harve Somers Vacation of Rear Utility Easement [Bill No. 08-233] - Full Public Hearing




CONSENT AGENDA
Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
1.

Approval is recommended to enter into price agreements (107-09) with Diamond International and Central Power Systems and Services, Inc., for IHC, Diesel & Transmission Parts & Service for various City departments, for the period January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2009, with two optional one-year renewal periods.  Expenditures will not exceed budgeted amounts.


Approved


2.

Approval is requested on the application of Hy-Vee, Inc. for a Retailer of Intoxicating Liquor in the Original Package License and Sunday Sales License for Hy-Vee Gas #1 located 1523 E. 23rd Street. This application requires a two-thirds majority vote for approval due to residentially zoned property located within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed establishment.


Approved


3.

Approval is recommended to issue a purchase order to Archer Engineers (d.b.a HDR/Archer Engineers) in the amount of $33,095.00 for the engineering design of storm water drainage repairs and improvements in six residential neighborhoods located throughout the City, for the Water Pollution Control Department.



4.

Approval is recommended to enter into a price agreement (148-09) with Midwest Wheel Companies for Transmission and Power Take-Off (PTO) Parts and Service for the period of January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2009, with two, one-year renewable options.  Expenditures will not exceed budgeted amount.


Approved



Resolutions:

08-779 - A Resolution authorizing a Christmas adoption special for kittens/cats and puppies/dogs to run from December 13, 2008, through and including December 20, 2008, by foregoing $10.00 of the adoption fee for kittens/cats and $20.00 of the adoption fee for puppies/dogs and foregoing the $10.00 microchip during this time.            



08-780 - A Resolution reappointing Clifford McCormick to the Independence Park Commission for a three year term.



08-781 - A Resolution reappointing Lloyd Briggs to the Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee for a three year term.



08-782 - A Resolution reappointing Michael Evans to the Citizens With Disabilities Advisory Board for a three year term.



08-783 - A Resolution reappointing Michael Hinojosa and Shirley Timmerman to the Storm Water Control Oversight Committee for three year terms.



08-784 - A Resolution reappointing Oneida (Beeman) Lorimer to the Truman Memorial Scholarship Candidate Selection Committee for a three-year term.



08-785 - A Resolution reappointing Dr. Roy H. Schaefer to the Human Relations Commission for a three year term.




ORDINANCES

08-223 - 2R. An ordinance changing the zoning classification from M-1-HL (Industrial and a Historical Landmark) and M-1 (Industrial) to R-2-SU (Two-Family Residential with a Special Use Permit for cultural activities) and R-2-SU-HL (Two-Family Residential with a Special Use Permit for cultural activities and a Historical Landmark) for the property located north and south of W. Linden Avenue, east of S. Pleasant St. and west of S. Liberty Street. Case No. 08-200-12, City 



08-224 - 2R. An ordinance changing the zoning classification from M-1 (Industrial) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential) for the property located on the west side of S. Osage Street and south of W. Walnut Street. Case No. 08-100-15, City



08-225 - 2R. An ordinance changing the name ‘S. Lynn Court’ located north of E. 35th Street and west of S. Noland Road to ‘S. Weatherford Road.’ Case #08-750-03, Cargo Largo



08-226 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the construction management contract pertaining to the Strode Road Bridge project with Shafer Kline and Warren for an increase of $67,100.00.



08-227 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners for the calendar year 2009 for services provided to the Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners.


Ord. #17206


08-228 - 2R. An ordinance amending the Independence City Code by repealing the business licensing requirements for Private Detectives and Private Detective Agencies and classifying them as exempted businesses effective January 1, 2009.



08-229 - 2R. An ordinance to allow for the revision of the legal description of Parcel No. 24, of the Round Grove – 35th Terrace to Home Sanitary & Storm Sewer Improvements, Project No. 70130403 & Project No. 70300501, by amending Ordinance No. 16737, which was previously amended by Ordinance No. 17145.




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08-230 - 1R. An ordinance approving a revised Zoning Map Amendment by changing the zoning classification from R-1b (Single- Family Residential) and R-1b-SU (Single-Family Residential with a Special Use Permit for an airport) to R-3-PUD (Moderate-Density Residential-Planned Unit Development), CR-P-1 (Planned Limited Commercial and Residential), and C-P-2 (Planned General Commercial) and approve an amended Preliminary Development Plan for the property generally located northwest and west of Necessary Road and south and east of the future Little Blue Parkway. Case No. 08-125-01.



08-231 - 1R. An ordinance changing the zoning classification from CR-P-1 (Planned Limited Commercial and Residential) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) for the property located at the northeast corner of S. River Boulevard and East U. S. 40 Highway. Case No. 08-100-14, John and Mary Adlard.



08-232 - 1R. An ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment by changing the zoning classification from R-1b (Single-Family Residential) for the property located north of I-70, south of E. 39th Street S., and west of S. Lee's Summit Road. Case No. 08-200-11.



08-233 - 1R. An ordinance requested by Harve Sommers, Case No. 08-500-01, to vacate a 7.5 foot wide rear utility easement located at the rear of Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7 of Salisbury Estates PUD. Case No. 08-500-01.



08-234 - 1R. An Ordinance amending Article VI.C, Employee Benefits, of the Personnel Policies and Procedures to consolidate retirement benefits into one Section and to create eligibility periods to receive retirement health insurance for employees hired prior to January 1, 2009 and for employees hired on or after January 1, 2009.



08-235 - 1R. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into an amended license agreement with Missouri Logos to allow posting of Trailblazer signs in City rights-of-way and limiting those signs to three hotel and/or restaurant signs per pole and two poles per intersection.



08-236 - 1R. An ordinance establishing a crime tip program for crimes against property within the corporate boundaries of Independence and using the Truman Heartland Vandalism Reward program sub-account to fund the disbursement of rewards.



08-237 - 1R. An ordinance amending Section 1.23.002, " Oath or Affirmation of Office," of the Independence City Code, authorizing the Chief of Police and Fire Chief to Administer Oaths or Affirmations of Office.


1st R.


08-238 - 1R. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract with Shafer Kline and Warren to provide engineering services for the Bly Road Bridge project for an amount not to exceed $150,050.00 and authorizing the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed $15,000.00 or for time adjustments.



08-569 - An emergency ordinance directing the City Manager to sign an amendment to the agreement with The Benham Companies LLC (Benham) to extend the length of the contract by two months, formally recognizing Benham as project manager for the duration of the project and authorizing Benham to assist with acquisition of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) for the municipal Events Center.



08-570 - An ordinance increasing appropriations in the amount of $688,363.31 in the operating and capital budgets for various departments and capital projects and making other budget adjustments as necessary for the City of Independence, Missouri, for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. [Appropriations ordinance-given two readings at the meeting.]



INFORMATION ONLY:
1.

Emergency Purchase Order 127326 was issued to Siemens Power Generation in the amount of $131,000.00 for the tear down of Blue Valley Power Plant Unit 2 Steam Turbine front control standard and related components.


Reported



CITIZEN REQUESTS
1.

Erin Burroughs requests to speak to Council regarding public transit.



2.

Bruce Van Compernolle requests to speak to Council regarding Personnel Policy changes.



3.

Kirk Stobart requests to speak to Council regarding Personnel Policies.




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