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INVOCATION Pastor Mike Schnelle, East Side Baptist Church

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

PRESENTATION

School Board Member Ira Anders thanked City and citizens of Independence for outstanding volunteer efforts on July 26 and July 27.


Expressed Appreciation


PRESENTATION

Joanie Shover, Employee of the Month
            (Bill No. 08-749)





PUBLIC HEARING

City proposed property tax rates.


Conducted & Closed


PUBLIC HEARING

SAS USA, LLC, dba Country Grocery, 1001 W. Truman Road, Retailer of Intoxicating Liquor in the Original Package License and Sunday Sales Liquor License


Conducted & Closed



CONSENT AGENDA
Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
1.

Approval is recommended to issue a purchase order to the Babcock & Wilcox Company, in the amount of $54,969.09, for coal pulverizer replacement parts for Missouri City Power Plant Units No. 1 & 2 for the Power & Light Department.


Approved


2.

Approval is recommended to enter into a contract to Fitch & Associates, in the amount of $48,300, for Emergency Management Services Consulting for the Health Department. 



3.

Approval is requested on the application of SAS USA, LLC, for a Retailer of Intoxicating Liquor in the Original Package License and Sunday Sales License for the Country Grocery located at 1001 W. Truman Road. This application requires a two-thirds majority vote for approval due to residential property being located within three hundred feet (300') of the establishment.


Denied


4.

Approval is recommended to enter into a price agreement with Skarshaug Testing Laboratory to provide Dielectric Testing and Replacement of Rubber Insulation Gear for the Power & Light Department (IPL) for a one-year period with City option for renewal for two additional one-year terms.



5.

Approval is requested on Mary E. Davis’ application for a one-day temporary expansion of licensed premises for Dr. Pikl’s located at 16606 E. US 24 Highway to hold a fund raising event for the Friends of the Friendless on August 23, 2008.



6.

Approval is recommended to issue a purchase order to Pioneer Industrial Corporation in the amount of $36,135 three replacement boiler safety valves for the Power & Light Department Missouri City Plant boilers.



7.

Approval is recommended to issue a purchase orders to GSC Lighting & Supply in the amount of $32,980.00 for light pole foundations for the Power & Light Department.



8.

Approval is recommended to issue a purchase order to General Physics Corporation for $150,000 to provide web-based operator training for the Power & Light Department.




Resolutions:

08-749 - A resolution recognizing Joanie Shover, Health Educator in the Health Department, as Employee of the Month for August, 2008.



08-750 - A resolution establishing that the City Council will be considering the 2008 National Electrical Code, the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code, the 2006 International Existing Building Code, the 2006 International Mechanical Code, the 2006 International Residential Code, the 2006 International Fire Code, the 2006 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and the 2006 International Building Code in 90 days.


Res. #5463


08-751 - A resolution approving a Special Exception for Kimco Realty to allow Evans United Shows to operate a temporary carnival at the Independence Shopping Center, 4023 S. Noland Road, from August 12, 2008 to August 18, 2008. Case#08-830-02


Res. #5464


08-752 - A resolution supporting the expansion of the Middle Big Creek Sewer Subdistrict in accordance with Section 204.565, Revised Missouri Statues, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, extending or rehabilitating the sewerage system to areas described herein and authorizing the City to join in a petition to expand the Middle Big Creek Sewer Subdistrict.


Res. #5465



ORDINANCES

08-133 - 2R. An ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment by changing the zoning classification from R-1b (Single-Family Residential) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential) and amending the Comprehensive Plan from Low-Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for the property located east of N. Lynn Street, west of N. Noland Road, south of E. Jones Street and north of E. Elizabeth Street. Case No. 08-100-07


Rejected


08-135 - 2R. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for Emergency Shelter Grant funds with the Missouri Department of Social Services in the amount of $72,415 and further authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts with Community Services League, Comprehensive Mental Health Services, Hillcrest Transitional Housing, Hope House, Mother’s Refuge, and Salvation Army Crossroads to provide homeless services under the Emergency Shelter Grant Program in the amounts of $15,395, $14,694, $5,395, $8,394, $14,395 and $12,694, respectively. The City administrative portion of this grant shall not exceed 2 percent, or $1,448.00.


Ord. #17095


08-136 - 2R.  An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Renewable Energy Purchase Agreement with Smoky Hills Wind Project II, LLC, for the annual purchase of 15 MW of energy during the 20-year term of the Agreement, from the Smoky Hills II wind generation station for the Power & Light Department.


Ord. #17096


08-137 - 2R.  An ordinance amending Section 3.03.007 of Chapter 3 of the City Code to adjust the number limit for dogs and cats which may be kept at one location.



08-138 - 2R.  An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the firm of Akins Excavating for the 24th and Vermont Storm and Sanitary Sewer projects for an amount not to exceed $305,799.00 and authorizing the City Manager to approve minor change orders not to exceed $30,500.00.


Ord. #17098


08-139 - 2R.  An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Wil-Pav Inc. for the 24 Highway Stamped Concrete project, east of 291 Highway, for an amount not to exceed $75,317.40 and authorizing the City Manager to approve minor change orders not to exceed $7,530.00 or for time adjustments.



08-140 - 2R.  An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept funding for four cooperative projects from the Missouri Division of Tourism totaling $214,437.00, increasing estimated revenues by $214,437.00 and appropriating $214,437.00 in the FY 2008-2009 Tourism Department operating budget.


Ord. #17100



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

08-141 - 1R.  An ordinance approving amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with J. E. Dunn Construction Company for construction of the Multi Purpose Events Center, increasing appropriations for the project, and authorizing a maximum payment of $12,738,326 for the work specified in Amendment No. 2.


1st R


08-142 - 1R.  An ordinance increasing appropriations in the amount of $7,663,747.15 in the Operating and Capital budgets for various departments and capital projects and making other budget adjustments as necessary, for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, and increasing appropriations in the amount of $2,240.00 in the Operating budget for the Parks and Recreation Department for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009. [Is an appropriation ordinance and is eligible for two readings tonight.]


Ord. #17101


08-143 - 1R.  An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract with Metro Asphalt Company for the R.D. Mize Road improvements project for an amount not to exceed $2,930,871.36, authorizing the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed $293,000.00 or for time adjustments, and increasing appropriations.


1st R


08-144 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Change Order No.1 to the contract with Akins Excavating for the Ellison Place Drainage Project for an increase of $45,790.50 and increasing appropriations.



08-145 - 1R.  An Ordinance authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3 to the contract for the Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street to R.D. Mize Road, project with Burns and McDonnell for an increase of $50,000.00.



08-146 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Burns and McDonnell for Little Blue Parkway Engineering Services between Necessary Road and Truman Road for an amount not to exceed $798,059.00, authorizing approval of administrative change orders not to exceed $79,000.00 or for time adjustments, and increasing appropriations.



08-147 - 1R. An ordinance authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement with the Northwest Communities Development Corporation (NWCDC) under the terms of the HOME Investments Partnership Act; making available $400,000.00 for Norledge Place, a housing development project in northwest Independence.



08-148 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with API, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $98,627.00 for replacement of batteries for Substation “J” Generating Unit #1, including removal/disposal of old batteries, for the Power & Light Department; and to approve administrative change orders for an amount not to exceed $9,862.00 and time extensions as deemed appropriate.



INFORMATION ONLY:
1.

Staff is providing notification of Change Order 1 in the amount of $18,200.00 to Purchase Order 125198 to Black & Veatch for a Cost of Service Study for the Water Department. The original Purchase Order amount was $24,900.00. The new Purchase Order total is $43,100.00.


Reported


2.

Purchase Order 126643 (pre-competed corporation purchase) was issued to KC Bobcat, in the amount of $32,947.00 for the purchase of a new skid steer loader, and Change Order 39735CR in the amount of $893.00 for the cost of freight, for the transmission and distributions operations of the Power & Light Department.



3.

The Council is expected to adjourn to an Adjourned Meeting on August 11, 2008.




CITIZEN REQUESTS
1.

Billie Cramer requests to speak to Council in favor of change to Animal Control Ordinance regarding number of pets in household.



2.

Deanna Patton requests to speak to Council in favor of the change to the Animal Control Ordinance regarding number of pets in household.



3.

Ira Anders requests to speak to Council in opposition to changing the Animal Control Ordinance regarding number of pets in a household.


Did not speak


4.

Margaret Plowman requests to speak to Council regarding the proposed change in the number of pets allowed per household.



5.

Shannon Hensen requests to speak to Council in favor of the change to Animal Control Ordinance re:  number of pets in household.



6.

Veta Lasater requests to speak to Council regarding opposition to the proposed change to the number of pets allowed per household.



7.

Vicki Armstrong requests to speak to Council in opposition to the proposed change in the Animal Control Ordinance.




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