City of Independence February 17, 2009 6:00 PM Council Chambers REGULAR AGENDA

INVOCATION			Pastor Bud Perrin, Cornerstone Church of Christ.  Invocation given by James Schultz.
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES			Approval of minutes for Regular Meetings of November 3, 2008, November 17, 2008, December 1, 2008, December 15, 2008, January 5, 2009 and January 20, 2009. Approved
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
	PUBLIC HEARING		Alboneé Country Inn and Vineyard, 2200 S. Crenshaw Road, Application for a Domestic Winery License. Full public hearing. Conducted and closed

CONSENT AGENDA
	Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
	1.		Approval is requested on the application from Alboneé Country Inn & Vineyards, LLC for a Domestic Winery License for Alboneé Country Inn & Vineyards located 2200 S. Crenshaw Road. Approved
	2.		Approval is recommended to enter into a price agreement with LawCo Security, Inc., for armored car service for the period of March 2, 2009, through February 28, 2010. This is a one-year agreement with two, one-year renewal options. Expenditures will not exceed budgeted amounts. Approved
	3.		Approval is recommended to issue a purchase order to Fletcher-Reinhardt Company in the amount of $38,420.00, for nine (9), Malton 15KV fusing cabinets, priced at $4,270.00 each. Approved
	4.		Approval is recommended to enter into a price agreement (131-09) with Blue Springs Winwater for manhole and valve box covers, ring steps, grates and frames for the period February 18, 2009, through January 31, 2010. Expenditures will not exceed budgeted amounts. Approved
	5.		Approval is recommended to issue a purchase order to the Barbour Concrete Company in the amount of $34,350.00 for five (5) concrete pullboxes priced at $5,500.00 each, and five (5) box lids and pads priced at $1,400.00 each. Approved
	6.		Approval is recommended to issue a purchase order to Fletcher-Reinhardt Company in the amount of $94,012.00 for four, 15kV switchgear units for the Power & Light Department. Approved
	7.		Approval is recommended to enter into a price agreement with Quest Enterprises, Inc., for turnout gear for the Fire Department, for the period of February 17, 2009, through January 31, 2010. This is a one-year agreement with two, one-year renewal options. Expenditures will not exceed budgeted amounts. Approved
	Resolutions:
			09-707 - A resolution naming Robie Ann Mathews to chair the Truman Memorial Scholarship Fund Candidate Selection Committee. Res. #5512
			09-708 - A resolution affirming Councilmember Jim Page's appointment of Tim Watkins to the Street Improvement Oversight Committee. Res. #5513
ORDINANCES
			09-003 - 2R. An ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment by changing the zoning classification from C-P-2 (Planned General Commercial) to R-4-PUD (High-Density Residential Planned Unit Development) for the property located south of E. 23rd St. S., north of Medical Drive Parkway, east of S. R. D. Mize Road and west of Parkview Avenue. Case No. 08-125-03.  Amended at meeting. Ord. #17250
			09-014 - 2R. An Ordinance approving the Blue Ridge Crossing East Tax Increment Financing Plan, approving a designation of blight within the redevelopment area, approving project areas within the redevelopment area, and approving Cinema East, LLC as the project developer.  Deferred from the January 20, 2009 Regular Agenda. Ord. #17251
			09-015 - 2R. An ordinance approving and designating the redevelopment project of the Blue Ridge Crossing East Tax Increment Financing Plan as a Redevelopment Project under the Real Property Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act and adopting tax increment financing therein.  Deferred from the January 20, 2009 Regular Agenda. Ord. #17252
			09-026 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute two pipe line licenses with the Union Pacific Railroad Company, to construct and maintain two water lines on railroad right-of-way on Noland Rd., south of 31st Street, and providing for payment to the railroad of $7,360.00, in accordance with the licenses. Ord. #17253
			09-027 - 2R. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute Amendment No. 2 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 grant award not to exceed $42,000.00.  Ord. #17254
			09-028 -2R. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement to accept a Generac Model SD010 10kw diesel engine generator from Mid-America Regional Council under the Kansas City Urban Area Securities Initiative Program for use by the Health Department. Ord. #17255
			09-029 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Rand Construction Co. for an amount not to exceed $531,072.00 for inspection and repair of the Missouri City Power Plant Bag House for the Power & Light Department; and to approve administrative change orders for an amount not to exceed $53,107.00 and time extensions as deemed appropriate; and authorizing necessary appropriations. Ord. #17256
			09-030 - 2R. An ordinance amending City Code Chapter 20, Article 7 by creating a new Section 20.07.005 defining and regulating parkways within the City. Ord. #17257
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			09-031 - 1R. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Electric Power Systems in the amount of $75,975.00 to perform removal and replacement of five (5) transformers and fifteen (15) capacitors total at the Blue Valley and Missouri City Power & Light plant locations; and authorizing the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the original contract price. 1st R.
			09-032 - 1R. An Ordinance authorizing the Finance Director to take such actions as necessary to comply with State Statutes related to the preparation of the preliminary non-binding tax levies and submitting them to the Jackson and Clay County Clerks. 1st R.
			09-033 - 1R. An ordinance approving a License Agreement with Shawn and Patricia Cassity, owners of the property located at 14621 E. 35th Street South, for a retaining wall in the street right of way. 1st R.
			09-034 - 1R. An Ordinance declaring Tract 09-01 (10524 E. 35th Street S, Independence, MO) surplus and authorizing the City Manager to dispose of said land in accordance with Chapter 20 of the City Code. 1st R.
			09-035 - 1R. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager of the City of Independence, Missouri, to execute an agreement between the City of Independence and Hilburn Trucking, Inc. for Jackson Drive and to vacate a portion of S. Jackson Drive right-of-way, formerly known as Little Blue Expressway, located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 16, Township 49 North, Range 31 West, in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri. 1st R.
			09-506 - An ordinance increasing appropriations in the amount of $73,864.09 in the Operating and Capital budgets for various departments and capital projects, transferring appropriations in the amount of $120,000.00 in the Capital budget for the Power and Light Department, and making other budget adjustments as necessary, for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009. Appropriation ordinance was given two readings at the meeting. Ord. #17258
			09-507 - An emergency ordinance approving the Final Plat of Johnson's 2nd Addition, Replat A, a residential subdivision located west of N. Hocker Avenue and south of E College Street. Case No. 09-320-01. Ord. #17259
			09-508 - An emergency ordinance approving the Final Plat of Eastland Center, 12th Plat, Area III, Lot 24 and Tracts D and E, a commercial subdivision located north of Valley View Parkway and south of I-70 . Case No. 08-320-26. Ord. #17260
INFORMATION ONLY:
	1.		The Council is expected to convene in an Executive Session at 5:30 pm, Tuesday, February 17, 2009, prior to the Council Meeting, in Conference Room A, on matters of Litigation. Litigation
	2.		The Council is expected to adjourn to an Adjourned Meeting on February 23, 2009.  Meeting cancelled.  Next meeting March 2, 2009 Regular Session. Cancelled.
	3.		Emergency Purchase Order 127699 was issued to Evan Fall Protection Systems in the amount of $81,948.75 for a fall protection system for workers at the planned Events Center. Reported
	4.		Emergency Purchase Order 127726 was issued to Nelson Systems, Inc., in the amount of $31,992.59 for a logging recorder for the Police Department. Reported
	5.		Municipal Court Monthly Report for December, 2008 Reported
	6.		Municipal Court Monthly Report for January, 2009. Reported
CITIZEN REQUESTS
	1.		Elisa Breitenbach requests to speak to Council regarding concerns about gang activity in her neighborhood and graffiti on the hospital. Spoke
	2.		Erin Burroughs request to speak to Council regarding public transit. Spoke
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
"Is It Good For The Children?"

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