City Council Agendas
Regular MeetingBlue Springs, MO · November 21, 2016
Minutes
CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING
November 21, 2016
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, was held on Monday,
November 21, 2016, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Howard L. Brown Public Safety
Building, 1100 Smith Street with Mayor Carson Ross presiding.
COUNCILMEN IN Jeff Qui bell Dale Carter
ATTENDANCE Chris Lievsay Kent Edmondson
Ron Fowler Susan Culpepper
Also present were City Administrator Eric Johnson, Deputy City
Administrator Adam Norris, City Attorney Nancy Yendes, and City
Clerk Sheryl Morgan.
CALL MEETING Mayor Carson Ross called the City Council meeting to order and led
TO ORDER in the Pledge of Allegiance .
APPROVE CITY COUNCIL Councilman Edmondson moved to approve the minutes of the
MINUTES November 7, 2016 meeting of the City Council meeting. Motion
seconded by Councilman Carter and carried with the following votes:
Councilman Qui bell -Aye Councilman Carter- Aye
Councilman Lievsay- Aye Councilman Edmondson -Aye
Councilman Fowler- Aye Councilman Culpepper- Aye
Mayor Ross -Aye
RESOLUTION 67-2016- Councilman Edmondson moved to adopt Resolution No. 67-2016
PURCHASE SKID-STEER approving the purchase of Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader and Compact
LOADER AND COMPACT Excavator. Motion seconded by Councilman Carter and carried with
EXCAVATOR the following votes:
Councilman Quibell - Aye Councilman Carter- Aye
Councilman Lievsay -Aye Councilman Edmondson -Aye
Councilman Fowler- Aye Councilman Culpepper- Aye
Mayor Ross- Aye
RESOLUTION 68-2016 - Councilman Edmondson moved to adopt Resolution No. 68-2016 to
COMMUTER BUS enter into a contract in the amount of $111 ,194 with Kansas City
SERVICE AGREEMENT Area Transportation Authority to provide commuter bus services
from Blue Springs to the downtown Kansas City area. Motion
seconded by Councilman Carter and carried with the following votes:
Councilman Qui bell -Aye Councilman Carter- Aye
Councilman Lievsay- Aye Councilman Edmondson -Aye
Councilman Fowler- Aye Councilman Culpepper- Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
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RESOLUTION 69-2016- Councilman Edmondson moved to adopt Resolution No. 69-2016
VIOLENCE AGAINST ratifying a three-year grant award in the amount of $450,000 with the
WOMEN GRANT Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women for the
purpose of accepting a grant for improving criminal justice
responses to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and
stalking. Motion seconded by Councilman Carter and carried with
the following votes:
Councilman Qui bell - Aye Councilman Carter- Aye
Councilman Lievsay- Aye Councilman Edmondson - Aye
Councilman Fowler- Aye Councilman Culpepper- Aye
Mayor Ross -Aye
RESOLUTION 70-2016- Councilman Edmondson moved to adopt Resolution No. 70-2016
EAGLE'S RIDGE approving a Funding Agreement for review of a Community
FUNDING AGREEMENT Improvement District and other possible incentives with Ward
Development, LLC, the developer of Eagle's Ridge. Motion
seconded by Councilman Carter and carried with the following votes:
Councilman Qui bell -Aye Councilman Carter- Aye
Councilman Lievsay- Aye Councilman Edmondson - Aye
Councilman Fowler- Aye Councilman Culpepper- Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
2N° READING - BILL NO. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4451
4451 -ANNEXING 851 annexing 851 SW Bowlin into the City limits by title. The introduction
SW BOWLIN and first reading of this bill were on November 7, 2016. Councilman
(ANNX-1 0-16-5534)
Quibell moved to adopt Bill No. 4451 upon its second reading and
give it ORDINANCE NO. 4624, with a copy attached hereto and
made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman
Lievsay and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Lievsay- Aye Councilman Edmondson- Aye
Councilman Fowler- Aye Councilman Culpepper- Aye
Councilman Carter- Aye Councilman Qui bell - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing for consideration to approve
AMENDMENTS TO amendments to the Unified Development Code at 6:03 p.m. The
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT minutes of the public hearing was recorded by a certified court
CODE (UDCT-1 0-16-5544) reporter. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan entered one exhibit into the
record for the public hearing.
STAFF REPORT Jim Holley, Assistant Director of Community Development, stated
the amendments affected Chapters 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407,
408 and 411 of the Unified Development Code. Mr. Holley stated
the amendments were unanimously approved by the Development
Advisory Commission on October 10, 2016, as well as the Planning
Commission on November 14, 2016.
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The Mayor hearing no further comments for or against, closed the
public hearing at 6:05 p.m.
INTRODUCTION AND 1sT Councilman Edmondson introduced Bill No. 4452 Chapters 402,
READING - BILL NO. 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408 and 411 of the Unified Development
4452- AMENDING THE Code. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No.
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT 4452 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been
CODE (UDCT-10-16-5544)
made available to the public.
Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4452 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
2ND READING- BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4452 by title.
4452 Councilman Quibell moved to adopt Bill No. 4452 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4625, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Culpepper and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Fowler- Aye Councilman Culpepper- Aye
Councilman Carter- Aye Councilman Quibell- Aye
Councilman Edmondson- Aye Councilman Lievsay- Aye
Mayor Ross- Aye
INTRODUCTION AND 1ST Councilman Edmondson introduced Bill No. 4453 approving the
READING - BILL NO. Final Plat for Indigo Hills P.U.D. 41h Plat, Tract E. City Clerk Sheryl
4453 - FINAL PLAT FOR Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4453 by title; copies of the
INDIGO HILLS P.U.D. 4TH
proposed Bill having previously been made available to the public.
PLAT, TRACT E (PF-10-
16-5520)
Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4453 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading . Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4453 by title.
4453 Councilman Fowler moved to adopt Bill No. 4453 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4626, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Edmondson and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Carter- Aye Councilman Qui bell - Aye
Councilman Edmondson- Aye Councilman Lievsay- Aye
Councilman Culpepper- Aye Councilman Fowler- Aye
Mayor Ross- Aye
INTRODUCTION AND 1sT Councilman Edmondson introduced Bill No. 4454 approving the
READING - BILL NO. Final Plat for Reed Acres. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first
4454- FINAL PLAT FOR reading of Bill No. 4454 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having
REED ACRES (PF-1 0-16- previously been made available to the public.
5549)
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Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4454 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4454 by title.
4454 Councilman Quibell moved to adopt Bill No. 4454 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4627, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Culpepper and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Edmondson- Aye Councilman Lievsay - Aye
Councilman Culpepper- Aye Councilman Fowler- Aye
Councilman Quibell - Aye Councilman Carter- Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
RESOLUTION 71-2016- Councilman Edmondson moved to adopt Resolution No. 71-2016
ON-SITE WASTE approving an On-Site Waste Disposal System and an Agreement
DISPOSAL SYSTEM - with Brandon and Ashley Reed, Husband and Wife. Motion
BRANDON AND ASHLEY seconded by Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
REED
INTRODUCTION AND 1sT Councilman Edmondson introduced Bill No. 4455 approving the
READING - BILL NO. Final Plat for Parkway Estates PR-O 24th Plat, Lots 64 thru 75 and
4455- FINAL PLAT FOR Tract C and K (PF-08-16-5460), located NE of the intersection of SE
PARKWAY ESTATES PR- Shamrock Lane and SE Monterrey Drive. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan
O 24TH PLAT
made the first reading of Bill No. 4455 by title; copies of the proposed
(PF-08-16-5460)
Bill having previously been made available to the public.
Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4455 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading . Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4455 by title .
4455 Councilman Quibell moved to adopt Bill No. 4455 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4628, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Culpepper and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Culpepper- Aye Councilman Fowler- Aye
Councilman Quibell - Aye Councilman Carter- Aye
Councilman Lievsay- Aye Councilman Edmondson -Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
INTRODUCTION AND 1sT Councilman Edmondson introduced Bill No. 4456 approving the
READING - BILL NO. Final Plat for Parkway Estates PR-O 26th Plat, Lots 76 thru 87, Lots
4456- FINAL PLAT FOR 114 thru 127 and Tract Q-1 (PF-08-16-5461 ), located 450 +\- feet
PARKWAY ESTATES PR- north of the intersection of SE Shamrock Lane and SE Monterrey
O 26TH PLAT
Drive. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No.
(PF-08-16-5461)
4456 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been
made available to the public.
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Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4456 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4456 by title .
4456 Councilman Quibell moved to adopt Bill No. 4456 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4629, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Culpepper and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Quibell -Aye Councilman Carter- Aye
Councilman Lievsay- Aye Councilman Edmondson -Aye
Councilman Fowler- Aye Councilman Culpepper- Aye
Mayor Ross -Aye
INTRODUCTION AND 1sT Councilman Edmondson introduced Bill No. 4457 amending the City
READING - BILL NO. Code to transfer all duties of a Traffic Commission under Chapter
4457- AMENDING CODE 300, RSMo, to the Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Board. City Clerk
RELATING TO TRAFFIC Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4457 by title; copies
COMMISSION
of the proposed Bill having previously been made available to the
public.
Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4457 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4457 by title.
4457 Councilman Quibell moved to adopt Bill No. 4457 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4630, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Culpepper and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Lievsay- Aye Councilman Edmondson- Aye
Councilman Fowler- Aye Councilman Culpepper- Aye
Councilman Carter- Aye Councilman Quibell -Aye
Mayor Ross -Aye
INTRODUCTION AND 1sT Councilman Edmondson introduced Bill No. 4458 amending Chapter
READING - BILL NO. 605, Licensing and Business Licenses, of the City Code relating to
4458- AMENDING CODE Departmental Responsibilities, Hearings and Payment of Taxes and
RELATING TO Obligations. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill
LICENSING AND
No. 4458 by title ; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been
BUSINESS LICENSES
made available to the public.
Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4458 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
2ND READING- BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4458 by title.
4458 Councilman Quibell moved to adopt Bill No. 4458 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4631 , with a copy attached
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hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Culpepper and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Fowler- Aye Councilman Culpepper- Aye
Councilman Carter- Aye Councilman Qui bell -Aye
Councilman Edmondson- Aye Councilman Lievsay- Aye
Mayor Ross -Aye
INTRODUCTION AND 1sT Councilman Edmondson introduced Bill No. 4459 appointing Bob
READING -BILL NO. McDonald as interim City Attorney and authorizing the City
4459 -APPOINTING Administrator to execute documents necessary to secure Mr.
INTERIM CITY McDonald's municipal legal services until such time as a permanent
ATTORNEY
City Attorney is appointed by the Mayor. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan
made the first reading of Bill No. 4459 by title ; copies of the proposed
Bill having previously been made available to the public.
Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4459 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading . Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
2ND READING- BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4459 by title.
4459 Councilman Quibell moved to adopt Bill No. 4459 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4632, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Culpepper and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Carter- Aye Councilman Quibell -Aye
Councilman Edmondson -Aye Councilman Lievsay- Aye
Councilman Culpepper- Aye Councilman Fowler- Aye
Mayor Ross- Aye
INTRODUCTION AND 1sT Councilman Edmondson introduced Bill No. 4460 approving the
READING - BILL NO. Final Plat for Colonial Gardens. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the
4460- FINAL PLAT FOR first reading of Bill No. 4460 by title; copies of the proposed Bill
COLONIAL GARDENS having previously been made available to the public.
(PF-1 0-16-5553)
Councilman Fowler moved to approve Bill No. 4460 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading. Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4460 by title.
4460 Councilman Quibell moved to adopt Bill No. 4460 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4633, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Culpepper and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Edmondson -Aye Councilman Lievsay- Aye
Councilman Culpepper- Aye Councilman Fowler- Aye
Councilman Quibell- Aye Councilman Carter- Aye
Mayor Ross- Aye
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RESOLUTION 72-2016- Councilman Carter moved to adopt Resolution No. 72-2016
DEVELOPMENT AND approving a Development and Maintenance Agreement with
MAINTENANCE Colonial Gardens for parking lot, sidewalk, stormwater systems and
AGREEMENT WITH best management practices maintenance. Motion seconded by
COLONIAL GARDENS
Councilman Quibell and carried unanimously.
MAYORAL Mayor Ross reiterated his frustration with the killings locally, in our
ANNOUNCEMENTS region , and in the nation, and especially the recent ambush attacks
on police officers.
Thoughts to Ponder:
"Expect the best, prepare for the worst, and celebrate it all."
(Larry Winget)
Mayor Ross and Council presented City Attorney Nancy Yendes a
Proclamation expressing appreciation for her service to the City of
Blue Springs.
ADJOURNMENT At 6:21 p.m. there was rio further business to come before the
Council; Councilman Carter moved the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Councilman Edmondson and carried
unanimously.
Carson Ross, Mayor
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