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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 09-25-1974MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL September 25, 1974 The Mission City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, September 25, 1 974 at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor George D. Anderson presiding with the following Councilmen present: Rolan Warman, Jr., George Lauber, Robert Mellott, George Calvert, Jr., William King, Warren Neal, Lloyd Thomas and Robert Raupp. Councilmen Warman and Lauber arrived at 8:40 P.M. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present. On a motion made by Councilman Calvert and seconded by Councilman King, the minutes of September 11, 1974 were approved by unanimous vote. Mayor Anderson stated that the application for renewal of the temporary sign at Foxridge Drive and Tamar for Dick Sandifer would be postponed to the next meeting. Thereupon, a petition was presented from residents of the 4700 block of West 62nd Street to remove the barricades at 62nd Hodges Drive. A motion was made by Councilman King and seconded by Councilman Mellott to authorize Keith Hubbard to have the barricades removed at 62nd Hodges Drive. Mr. Hursh reported that 15 of the 18 homeowners signed the petition for the removal of the barricades. Two area homeowners stated they were against the removal of the barricades and stated they could not understand why the residents of this street wanted them down. Councilman Raupp stated he was against taking the barricades down as they offer protection for the children and asked that the matter be deferred until he could discuss the matter with the residents. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Calvert and seconded by Councilman Thomas to table the matter to the next Council meeting. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Councilman Calvert and seconded by Councilman Thomas to approve the Appropriation Ordinance. Mr. Hubbard stated he would like to add a check for the transfer of funds in the amount of $31,176.19. This was included into the motion and approved by unanimous vote. Councilman King, Chairman of the Street Committee, stated they met last Wednesday and discussed the following- (1) Temporary stop signs in the area west of Tamar. The Street Committee recommends removal of the stop signs at 61st Weimer (2) and the northwest corner of 62nd and Glenwood (1). All other stop signs to be permanent. Councilman King stated he would make this a motion. Councilman Calvert seconded and was approved by unanimous vote. (2) Discussion of the parking problem at the Telephone Company garage at Martway and Broadmoor. The Highway Commission has given the City authority to put up bumper blocks. A motion was made by Councilman King and seconded by Councilman Mellott to install bumper blocks designating parking area. The motion was approved unanimously. (3) A representative from Fairway was present to discuss the possibility of sharing expenses for crossing guard at Highlands School. As it turned out we do not have the funds to do this and Fairway doesn't either. They discussed the volunteer participation program and that the City of Mission would train them. The representa- tive was going to discuss this with Fairway and also see what could be worked out through the P.T.A. MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL -2- September 2 5,1974 (4) No Right Turn on Red signs 50 Highway Roeland Drive south side also Foxridge Drive Lamar, southwest corner for traffic turning south. On a motion made by Councilman King and seconded by Councilman Mellott the above signs were approved by unanimous vote. (5) Discussion of present street sweeper and need for a new one. The City does not have the money at the present time to purchase a new sweeper. Councilman Calvert, Chairman of the Ordinance Committee and Councilman Raupp, Chairman of the Drainage Committee, had no reports. Mr. Hubbard reported that Councilmen Warman and Lauber were in his office now meeting with Vick Regnier discussing the apartment project at 51st Lamar and that they would be up to the meeting as soon as possible. Councilman Raupp commented on the crime articles in the Star and stated they are in bad taste. He stated this is encouraging crime in the suburbs. He also stated he would like for the Mayor to write a letter to Paul Minor, President of the Kansas City Star telling him that these articles are in bad taste. He stated he would like to have a copy of the letter. On a motion made by Councilman Calvert and seconded by Councilman Thomas it was approved by unanimous vote that Mayor Anderson would write the letter to the Star. Councilmen Warman and Lauber arrived at 8:40 P.M. Chief Pike presented an award to the City from the American Automobile Association for 20 years without any pedestrian fatalities. Thereupon, Chief Pike read a letter dated July 29, 1974 from Sgt. Robert Sturm commending Councilman Warman for his help with the bugulary of the Spanish Gardens Chief Pike then presented Commendation Awards to Councilman Warman, the first civilian to receive a police award, Sgt. Robert Sturm and Patrolman J.D. Mier in the apprehension of the subject and the solving of many crimes from this arrest. Councilman Lauber, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented an investment report from the city treasurer that the 3130,000.00 investment was made at the Valley View Bank for 12.10% to mature December 12, 1974. A motion was made by Councilman Lauber and seconded by Councilman Raupp to approve the investment. The motion was approved unanimously. Councilman Lauber stated that we have an outstanding bill to Surburban Lawn and Garden for tree planting in the medial on Nall Avenue. He stated that after the planting of the trees some of them died. The dead trees were replaced. But for some reason or another the bill, in the amount of 3727.57, had never been paid. Prairie Village paid their half of the bill. Councilman Lauber stated he would like to move at this time that we pay the bill. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mellott. Councilman Raupp stated he thought we had agreed not to pay the bill until the dead trees were replaced. Councilman Lauber stated they have been replaced. Mr. Hubbard stated that there are some dead trees up there now. He stated that Prairie Village planted 3 or 4 trees this Spring themselves. Councilman Lauber asked Mr. Hubbard if the dead trees were a result of the initial planting or if this occured afterwards. Mr. Hubbard stated that the trees which are dead right now are due to the long hot spell we had this summer. He stated that some of the MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL -3- September 2 5, 1 974 residents along Nall watered the trees in front of their houses and the city took the water truck up there but some of the trees did not make it. Mr. Hubbard stated that most nursuries guarantee through one growing season. Councilman Lauber stated that this business has changed hands since we purchased the trees and the plantings were put in. He stated he felt we should resolve the matter and pay the bill. The new owner told Mr. Hubbard that as far as he was concerned the other mad did replace the initial trees and the man has lived up to his part of the agreement. Councilman Lauber told Councilman Raupp if he wanted to take acception to this and if he wants Mr. Hubbard to check into it furhter and then we will take definite action at the next meeting one way or the other. Council- man Raupp stated he would like for Mr. Hubbard to make another study and he also will make a study within the next two weeks. Councilman Lauber stated he would withdraw his motion and delay the matter until the next meeting and that Mr. Hubbard check into the matter again and it will be discussed at the next Council meeting. Councilman Lauber stated that the Finance Committee interviewed Ray Lopez for the position of Health Inspector last Thursday. He is a barber and has had no actual inspection experience but has worked in a restaurant. He has a good attitude and willing to go to schools and siminars. He will work with Loren Brock for training also. The Finance Committee recommends that he be paid 3100.00 per month plus health insurance. Thereupon, Mayor Anderson stated he would like to appoint Ray Lopez as Health Inspector to be effective October 1, 1974. A motion was made by Councilman Lauber and seconded by Councilman Mellott to confirm the appointment. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Thereupon, Mrs. Pfifer and Mrs. Lopez were present from the Rushton School area regarding needed sidewalk on the south side of 51st Street. Mrs. Pfifer stated a short sidewalk was put in on the north side of 51st and stated it was not needed as much as the one on the south side from Woodson to Maple. The Council explained the sidewalk on the north side takes care of approximately 80 children including Walnut View. Also explained that the City probably would not be able to put in any more sidewalks this year but could possibly put in one block next year on the south side. Further the City is looking into possibility of getting easements from home owners and run a sidewalk between houses with chainlink fence on both sides between Reeds and Outlook and Outlook and Woodson between 51st and 53rd Streets. Councilman Lauber reported that the rate is going to go up on our present health insurance plan effective October lst. He stated that Bankers Life has come up with another plan which would offer better coverage than the present plan. After much discussion, Councilman Lauber stated the Council would study the new plan and the matter would be discussed at the next Council meeting. Councilman Warman, Chairman of the Park Recreation Commission, presented his report and asked for approval of Item No. 2 for payment to the Johnson County Park Recreation District in the amount of 344.42 for the delivery of their fall recreation brochures to residents of Mission. A motion was made by Councilman Warman and seconded by Councilman King to approve Item No. 2. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Mr. Hubbard reported he had talked with Deffenbaugh regarding a special rate for senior citizens. The called him back and stated they would charge senior citizens MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL -4- September 25, 1974 $2.50 per month for trash collection in the City of Mission. Mr. Hubbard asked the Councilmen to give him names of those senior citizens they knew and he would send a list to Deffenbaugh. Thereupon, Mr. Hubbard stated he would recommend that the Council accept Hodges Drive for maintenance. He stated that the street is completed and problems solved. On a motion made by Councilman Raupp and seconded by Councilman Mellott Hodges Drive was accepted for maintenance by unanimous vote. Mr. Hubbard requested that the Council authorize publishing for bids from contractors for the Martway and Roeland Drive Projects. The bids would be opened at the October 23rd Council meeting. A motion was made by Councilman King and seconded by Councilman Warman that notice to contractors be published as requested. The motion was approved unanimously. Councilman King, Chairman of the Street Committee, set a meeting for Wednesday, October 2, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Hubbard reported he had a conversation with Campbell Engineering Company and they would like to take a couple more cores of the bridge on Roeland Drive in 5" or 6" diameters before making a determination. Mr. Hubbard asked to be 'authorized to have them do this. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman 0, ,.t Raupp and seconded by Councilman Calvert to authorize the taking of necessary cores by Campbell Engineering Company not to exceed $200.00. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Mr. Hubbard also asked for authorization to open the bridge, even it if would be one -way if Campbell Engineering finds the bridge would be all right to do this. A motion was made by Councilman Raupp and seconded by Councilman Mellott to approve Mr. Hubbard's request. The motion was approved unanimously. Mr. Hubbard reported he had received a letter from Andy Klein Pontiac regarding the new dump truck, which the Council had approved purchase at a prior Council meeting. The letter stated that the dump box the City asked for will be from American Body Company. They have increased the price on the box from to $2,235.00 an increase of $290.00. Mr. Hubbard asked for approval of the additional $290 :00 for the dump box. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Warman and seconded by Councilman Mellott to approve the additional $290.00 for the dump box. The motion was approved unanimously. Councilman Raupp asked Mr. Hubbard to get a copy of the invoice from Andy Klein on the cost of the truck. Mr. Hubbard stated he would do this. Mr. Hursh presented and read Ordinance No. 472, section by section, authorizing the Codification. On a motion made by Councilman Calvert and seconded by Councilman Mellott, Ordinance No. 472 was approved by unanimous vote. Mr. Hursh reported on the law suit against the City Council members and the Planning Commission members filed by Mr. Thurman and asked the Council what they wished him to do. After much discussion, a motion was made by Councilman King and seconded by Councilman Neal to authorize the city attorney to represent the Council and the Planning Commission collectively and individually. The motion was approved by unanimous vote. Councilman Warman inquired if a decision has been made regarding the city treasurer as he is going to move out of the city. Mr. Hursh reported he wrote a letter to the League and he is waiting for a determination from them. MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL September 25, 1974 Councilman Warman reported on problems with fences at Electro Dynamics and Sambos and asked Mr. Hursh to write them letters pertaining to the certain problems. Councilman Warman asked about the house next door to the north of Anderson Rental. Mr. Hubbard reported he has talked with Mr. Rouse and he will do whatever the Council wishes him to do. The Council asked Mr. Hubbard to talk with him again and for him either to apply for zoning or a Special Use Permit. Councilman Warman asked Mr. Hubbard if he has heard from the County Commissioners regarding participation on the bridge. Mr. Hubbard stated they have not had a meeting because of illness of two of the Commissioners. Councilman Lauber inquired as to the status of the house at 5619 Reeds. Mr. Hubbard stated the deadline for removal of the house is October 15th. If the house has not been removed by that time the City will have it removed. The Council asked Mr. Hubbard to contact the low bidder and see if the bid is still good. Councilman Lauber asked Mr. Hubbard to inspect the city properties every two weeks for areas which need repair, grass cutting, etc. He stated there are areas now which need work done or grass cut. Councilman Mellott inquired about the flashing light at Baskin Robins. It was stated that the light was flashing prior to the ordinance being written. Councilman King inquired about the house at 5512 Russell. He stated the garage door is standing open. Mr. Hubbard reported the owner lives in Mexico but a local realtor is handling the property for the owner. He stated he would contact the realtor and have him do something about the property. Councilman Neal set a Bicentennial meeting for October 10th at 7:30 P.M. Councilman Thomas asked if the trash problem has been settled at the office building by General Savings, which is owned by Uri Seiden. Mr. Hubbard stated he talked to De£fenbaugh today and the problem will be taken care of. Councilman Raupp inquired about the building permits for Lido Villa. Mr. Hubbard reported he has told them he will not issue any more permits for town houses until 2 more houses are almost completed. Councilman Raupp stated there is a tire problem at Radial Tires again. It was stated this would be taken care of. Mayor Anderson reported there is a Fire Training School in Las Vegas just for information. Mr. Hubbard reported that the Mission Fire District No. 1 has purchased a Type 1 ambulance and they plan to have a demonstration for the Council at the first meeting in October. Councilman Raupp asked Chief Pike to have his men to give special attention to the residential areas between now and Christmas. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to Wednesday, October 9, 1974 at 8:00 P.M. ATTEST: /62-J )2 /Z-at mac/ Duivl.2iy N.Bectvei., i,sLy ulerk I