City Council Agendas
Regular MeetingBlue Springs, MO · October 16, 2017
Minutes
CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 16, 2017
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, was held on Monday, October
16, 2017, 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 Jerry Kaylor Dale Carter
ATTENDANCE Chris Lievsay Kent Edmondson
Ron Fowler - ABSENT Susan Culpepper
Also present were City Administrator Eric Johnson, Assistant City
Administrator Christine Cates, City Attorney Jacqueline Sommer,
and City Clerk Sheryl Morgan.
CALL MEETING Mayor Ross called the City Council meeting to order and led in the
TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE CITY COUNCIL Councilman Culpepper moved to approve the Minutes of the
MINUTES October 2, 2017 City Council meeting. Motion seconded by
Councilman Edmondson and carried with the following votes:
Councilman Kaylor - Aye Councilman Carter - Aye
Councilman Lievsay - Aye Councilman Edmondson - Aye
Councilman Fowler - ABSENT Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross -Aye
RESOLUTION NO. 70- Councilman Culpepper moved to adopt Resolution No. 70-2017
2017 - CONTRACT FOR approving a contract with Superior Electrical Construction, Inc. for
ON-CALL ELECTRICAL on-call electrical services. Motion seconded by Councilman
SERVICES
Edmondson and carried with the following votes:
Councilman Kaylor - Aye Councilman Carter - Aye
Councilman Lievsay - Aye Councilman Edmondson - Aye
Councilman Fowler - ABSENT Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross -Aye
RESOLUTION NO. 71- Councilman Culpepper moved to adopt Resolution No. 71-2017
2017 - CONTRACT FOR approving a contract with Mid-America Golf and Landscape, Inc. for
BUNKER RENOVATIONS bunker renovations at the Adams Pointe Golf Club. Motion seconded
by Councilman Edmondson and carried with the following votes:
Councilman Kaylor - Aye Councilman Carter - Aye
Councilman Lievsay - Aye Councilman Edmondson - Aye
Councilman Fowler - ABSENT Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
RESOLUTION NO. 72- Councilman Culpepper moved to adopt Resolution No. 72-2017
2017 -AUTHORIZING authorizing the offering for sale of general obligation bonds for the
SALE OF GENERAL
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OBLIGATION benefit of the City to achieve interest cost savings. Motion seconded
REFUNDING BONDS by Councilman Edmondson and carried with the following votes:
Councilman Kaylor - Aye Councilman Carter - Aye
Councilman Lievsay - Aye Councilman Edmondson - Aye
Councilman Fowler,... ABSENT Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
RESOLUTION NO. 73- Councilman Culpepper moved to adopt Resolution No. 73-2017
2017 - CONTRACT FOR approving a contract with Springsted Incorporated for municipal
MUNICIPAL ADVISOR advisor services. Motion seconded by Councilman Edmondson and
SERVICES
carried with the following votes:
Councilman Kaylor - Aye Councilman Carter - Aye
Councilman Lievsay - Aye Councilman Edmondson - Aye
Councilman Fowler - ABSENT Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
RESOLUTION NO. 74- Councilman Culpepper moved to adopt Resolution No. 74-2017
2017 - CONTRACT FOR approving a contract with Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
COMMUTER BUS for commuter bus services. Motion seconded by Councilman
SERVICES
Edmondson and carried with the following votes:
Councilman Kaylor - Aye Councilman Carter - Aye
Councilman Lievsay - Aye Councilman Edmondson - Aye
Councilman Fowler - ABSENT Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
APPROVE BOARD AND Councilman Culpepper moved to approve the following
COMMISSION appointments:
APPOINTMENTS
Human Relations Commission:
Munira Nuru, BSSHS Representative (term expires 5/2018)
Public Art Commission
Jeff Carpenter (term expires 5/2020)
Motion seconded by Councilman Edmondson and carried with the
following votes:
Councilman Kaylor - Aye Councilman Carter - Aye
Councilman Lievsay - Aye Councilman Edmondson - Aye
Councilman Fowler - ABSENT Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - PD Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing to consider approval of a
CONCEPT PLAN - Planned Development Concept Plan for Calamar Senior Living at
CALAMAR SENIOR 6:02 p.m. The minutes of the public hearing were recorded by a
LIVING (PDC-09-17-6024)
certified court reporter. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan entered one
exhibit into the record for the public hearing .
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STAFF REPORT Senior Planner, Matt Wright outlined the request for the Planned
Development Concept Plan. Mr. Wright stated the Planning
Commission unanimously recommended approval on October 9,
2017.
APPLICANT Jerry Hill, Director of Development for Calamar addressed Council
regarding the project.
The Mayor hearing no further comments for or against, closed the
public hearing at 6:08 p.m.
INTRODUCTION AND 1sr Councilman Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4522 approving a
READING - BILL NO. Planned Development Concept Plan for Calamar Senior Living. City
4522 - PD CONCEPT Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4522 by title;
PLAN - CALAMAR
copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made available
SENIOR LIVING (PDC-09-
17-6024)
to the public.
Councilman Lievsay moved to approve Bill No. 4522 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading . Motion seconded by
Councilman Kaylor and carried unanimously.
2N° READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4522 by title .
4522 Councilman Carter moved to adopt Bill No. 4522 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4692, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Kaylor and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Lievsay - Aye Councilman Edmondson - Aye
Councilman Fowler - ABSENT Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Councilman Carter - Aye Councilman Kaylor - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
INTRODUCTION AND 1sr Councilman Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4523 approving the Final
READING - BILL NO. Plat for Coronado Holdings First Plat. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan
4523 - FINAL PLAT FOR made the first reading of Bill No. 4523 by title ; copies of the proposed
CORONADO HOLDINGS
Bill having previously been made available to the public.
FIRST PLAT (PF-09-17-
6023)
Councilman Lievsay moved to approve Bill No. 4523 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading . Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
2No READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4523 by title.
4523 Councilman Carter moved to adopt Bill No. 4523 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4693, 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 Kaylor - Aye
Councilman Edmondson - Aye Councilman Lievsay - Aye
Councilman Culpepper - Aye Councilman Fowler - ABSENT
Mayor Ross - Aye
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PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing to consider approval of the
AMENDMENT TO PR-O Amended PR-O Concept Plan for Eagles Ridge Estates PR-O and
CONCEPT PLAN FOR Eagles Ridge Villas PR-O Concept Plan at 6:10 p.m. The minutes
EAGLES RIDGE
of the public hearing were recorded by a certified court reporter. City
ESTATES PR-O AND
EAGLES RIDGE VILLAS
Clerk Sheryl Morgan entered one exhibit into the record for the
PR-O (PROC-09-17-6008) public hearing.
STAFF REPORT Associate Planner, Nathan Jurey outlined the request for the
Amended PR-O Concept Plan. Mr. Jurey stated the Planning
Commission unanimously recommended approval on October 9,
2017.
APPLICANT Applicant David Ward addressed Council regarding the project.
The Mayor hearing no further comments for or against, closed the
public hearing at 6:17 p.m.
INTRODUCTION AND 1sr Councilman Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4524 approving an
READING - BILL NO. Amendment to the Eagles Ridge Estates PR-O and Eagles Ridge
4524 - AMENDMENT TO Villas PR-O Planned Residential Overlay District Concept Plan. City
PR-O CONCEPT PLAN
Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4524 by title;
FOR EAGLES RIDGE
ESTATES PR-O AND
copies of the proposed Bill having previously been made available
EAGLES RIDGE VILLAS to the public.
PR-O (PROC-09-17-6008)
Councilman Lievsay moved to approve Bill No. 4524 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading . Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
2No READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4524 by title.
4524 Councilman Carter moved to adopt Bill No. 4524 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4694, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Edmondson and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Edmondson - Aye Councilman Lievsay - Aye
Councilman Culpepper - Aye Councilman Fowler - ABSENT
Councilman Kaylor - Aye Councilman Carter - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
INTRODUCTION AND 1sr Councilman Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4525 approving the First
READING - BILL NO. Plat for Eagles Ridge PR-O 1st Plat Lots 1 thru 43, and Tracts A, 8 ,
4525 - FINAL PLAT FOR and C. City Clerk Sheryl Morgan made the first reading of Bill No.
EAGLES RIDGE VILLAS
4525 by title; copies of the proposed Bill having previously been
PR-O 1sr PLAT LOTS 1
made available to the public.
THRU 43, TRACTS A, 8,
AND C (PF-09-17-6001)
Councilman Culpepper moved to approve Bill No. 4525 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading . Motion seconded by
Councilman Carter and carried unanimously.
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2N° READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4525 by title.
4525 Councilman Carter moved to adopt Bill No. 4525 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4695, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Lievsay and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Culpepper - Aye Councilman Fowler - ABSENT
Councilman Kaylor - Aye Councilman Carter - Aye
Councilman Lievsay - Aye Councilman Edmondson - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
RESOLUTION NO. 75- Councilman Carter moved to adopt Resolution No. 75-2017
2017 - DEVELOPMENT approving a Development and Maintenance Agreement with Blue
AND MAINTENANCE Springs Safety Storage South, L.L.C. for Eagles Ridge PR-O.
AGREEMENT WITH BLUE
Motion seconded by Councilman Edmondson and carried
SPRINGS SAFETY
unanimously.
STORAGE SOUTH, L.L.C.
PRESENTATION-SPIRIT Police Chief Bob Muenz introduced Human Relations Commission
COMMUNITY PROGRAM Chair Kynette Campbell and Conciliation Specialist Rita Valenciana
of the US Department of Justice. Ms. Valenciana gave a
presentation on the Site Problem and Identification and Resolution
of Issues Together (SPIRIT) Community Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 76- Councilman Culpepper moved to adopt Resolution No. 76-2017
2017 -APPROVAL FOR supporting the SPIRIT Community Program. Motion seconded by
SPIRIT COMMUNITY Councilman Edmondson carried unanimously.
PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION AND 1sr Councilman Culpepper introduced Bill No. 4526 amending the Code
READING - BILL NO. of Ordinances to correct a scrivener's error included in Ordinance
4526 - AMENDING No. 4434, Chapter 915 relating to Penalties. City Clerk Sheryl
SECTION 915.010 OF THE
Morgan made the first reading of Bill No. 4526 by title ; copies of the
CODE RELATING TO
VIOLATIONS AND
proposed Bill having previously been made available to the public.
PENALTIES
Councilman Lievsay moved to approve Bill No. 4526 upon its first
reading and proceed with the second reading . Motion seconded by
Councilman Edmondson and carried unanimously.
2ND READING - BILL NO. Ms. Morgan made the second reading of Bill No. 4526 by title.
4526 Councilman Carter moved to adopt Bill No. 4526 upon its second
reading and give it ORDINANCE NO. 4696, with a copy attached
hereto and made a part of the minutes. Motion seconded by
Councilman Edmondson and carried with the following vote:
Councilman Kaylor - Aye Councilman Carter - Aye
Councilman Lievsay - Aye Councilman Edmondson - Aye
Councilman Fowler - ABSENT Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
MAYORAL Mayor Ross invited the public to the Remnants Restored Art
ANNOUNCEMENTS Dedication on October 19th at 6:00 p.m . Councilman Culpepper said
there would be an exciting announcement at that dedication.
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"I never lose. I either win, or I learn."
(Nelson Mandela)
CLOSED SESSION AND At 6:31 p.m., Councilman Carter moved for the Council go into
ADJOURNMENT closed session pursuant to Section 610.021 , subparagraph (1),
Revised Statutes of Missouri, for the purpose of privileged
communications between a governmental body or its representative
and legal counsel and that any minutes, documents and other
records discussed or taken during the closed session remain closed ,
and that this body stand adjourned at the completion of such
session . Motion seconded by Councilman Culpepper and carried
with the following votes :
Councilman Lievsay - Aye Councilman Edmondson - Aye
Councilman Fowler - ABSENT Councilman Culpepper - Aye
Councilman Carter - Aye Councilman Kaylor - Aye
Mayor Ross - Aye
CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS
Carson Ross, Mayor
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