Smyrna Georgia
INVOCATION Rev Sally DeMasters, Northern Blvd United Methodist Church

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

PRESENTATION

Employee of the Month, Mary Hunt [08-778]





PUBLIC HEARING

EKR, LLC, dba Erin's Pub, 3010 S. M291 Highway, Suites G & H, Retailer of Intoxicating Liquor by the Drink (Restaurant/Bar) Liquor License and 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.




CONSENT AGENDA
Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
1.

Approval is recommended to issue Change Order 2, adding $14,386.00 to Purchase Order 123757, to Crowley, Wade, and Milstead, Inc., for additional design services to expand the scope of services of the 35th & Northern Storm Drainage Improvement Project, west along Northern Boulevard between 33rd Terrace and 34th Street, for the Water Pollution Control Department. This change order will bring the total amount of the Purchase Order to $47,262.50.



2.

Approval is recommended to enter into a price agreement (145-09) with KC Bobcat for Bobcat parts and service for various departments, for the period January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2009. Expenditures will not exceed budgeted amounts.



3.

Approval is requested on the application of Crescent Stores Corporation to transfer the existing Retailer of Malt Liquor and Light Wine in the Original Package License and Sunday Sales License for Crescent Stores/Shell, located at 3900 S. Noland Road to them as the new operator of this convenience store.


Approved


4.

Approval is recommended to issue Change Order 1, adding $19,400.00 to Purchase Order 126403 to Archer Engineers (d.b.a. HDR/Archer) for the development of a FEMA Letter of Map Revisions (LOMR) within the 18200 Block of East 25th Terrace Stream Bank Stabilization Project Area for the Water Pollution Control Department. This change order will bring the total amount of the purchase order to $64,600.00.



5.

Approval is requested on the application of EKR, LLC for a Retailer of Intoxicating Liquor by Drink License as a Restaurant/Bar and Sunday Sales License for Erin’s Pub, located at 3010 S. Missouri 291 Highway, Suites G H & I. 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


6.

Approval is recommended to renew the City’s excess liability insurance program through Lockton Companies, with coverage provided by OneBeacon Insurance Company, effective January 1, 2009, with an annual premium of $149,243.


Approved


7.

Approval is recommended to enter into a price agreement (113-09) with Fletcher-Reinhardt Company to supply metal utility poles, foundations and globes to the City of Independence Power & Light Department for new construction and maintenance of street lights in the city. This agreement is for the period January 1, 2009, through May 31, 2010, with one one-year extension at the City’s option. Expenditures will not exceed budgeted amount.


Approved


8.

Approval is requested to renew the reinsurance program for the Stay Well Health Care Plan with Sun Life Insurance Company from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, with an estimated 12-month premium of $503,264.


Approved


9.

Approval is recommended to renew the City’s general liability, employment practice liability, medical malpractice liability, employee benefits liability, public official liability, law enforcement liability, garage keepers liability and automobile liability insurance coverage with Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund effective January 1, 2009, with an estimated annual premium of $370,623.


Approved


10.

Approval is recommended to issue a Purchase Order to HDR/Archer Engineers in the amount not to exceed $51,760.00 for the engineering design of the South Maywood, 19th & Cedar Storm Drainage Improvement Project for the Water Pollution Control Department.




Resolutions:

08-778 - A resolution recognizing Mary Hunt, Senior Planner in the Community Development Department, as the Employee of the Month for December, 2008.



08-786 - A resolution appointing Boyd Sanford, Victoria Easley and Lorie Perdieu to the Citizens With Disabilities Advisory Board.



08-787 - A resolution appointing Jon-Elliott Link and Douglas Bultemeier to the Human Relations Commission.



08-788 - A resolution appointing Wayne Baker to the Storm Water Control Oversight Committee.



08-789 - A resolution reappointing Christy Gillespie (Lodging Industry) and Steve Noll (At Large)to the Tourism Advisory Board.



08-790 - A resolution accepting the License Surcharge Annual Report 2007-2008 from the License Surcharge Annual Review Committee and adopting the recommendations pertaining to the schedule of Capital Improvements Program contained in the report.



08-791 - A resolution approving the amended Preliminary Plat of Freedom Landing, a 15-lot mixed use subdivision located north of R. D. Mize Road between Necessary Road and the future Little Blue Parkway, Case No. 08-310-03. Deferred to January 20, 2009 Regular Session to be considered with related application.




ORDINANCES

08-230 - 2R. 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. Deferred to January 20, 2009 Regular Session to be considered with related application.



08-231 - 2R. 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 - 2R. An ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment by changing the zoning classification from R-1b (Single-Family Residential) to District R-1b-SU (Single-Family Residential with a Special Use Permit for a Wireless Communication Tower) 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 - 2R. 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 - 2R. 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. Amended at the meeting.



08-235 - 2R. 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 - 2R. 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 - 2R. 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.



08-238 - 2R. 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.




********* FIRST READINGS **********

08-239 - 1R. An ordinance finding, determining and declaring the necessity of acquiring general utility easements and temporary construction and grading easements for the construction, operation and maintenance of a public storm sewer designated as the Denton and Arlington Storm Sewer Improvements, Project No. 70130604.



08-240 - 1R. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Pipe Line license Agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad to allow the City to construct and maintain a water line across the railroad right-of-way, for an expenditure of $1,500.00.


1st R.


08-241 - 1R. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute an Amendment No. 1 to the Community Development Block Grant Commercial Façade Improvement Program contract agreement with Portrait Gallery w/ Photography by Karen for rehabilitation of the building located at 124 S. Main Street, reflecting an amended scope of work and an amended grant award not to exceed $35,000.00. 



08-571 - An emergency ordinance approving the Final Plat of Crackerneck Center – First Plat, a commercial subdivision located west of S. Cochise Court, north of E. 46th Terrace South and east of Bass Pro Drive to add a signature block and repealing Ordinance 17093, which approved the original plat. Case No. 08-320-13.



08-572 - An emergency ordinance approving the Final Plat of Cargo Largo, Lots 1 - 3 , a commercial subdivision generally located north of E. 35th Street and west of S. Noland Road. Case#08-320-25.


Ord. #17220


INFORMATION ONLY:
1.

Municipal Court Monthly Case Report for July 2008.




CITIZEN REQUESTS
1.

Elisa Breitenbach requests to speak to Council regarding crime, including graffiti, in Independence.



2.

Erin Burroughs request to speak to Council regarding public transit.




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