Pleasant Valley Board of Aldermen
Work- Session
January 19, 2009
The work-session meeting of the Pleasant Valley Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor Todd on Monday, January 19, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Present were: Smith, Maroon, Donnini, Phillips, Ammon, Jurado, Bolinger, Mast, and Phillips. Ammon absent. Also present were: Jerry Brant from the City Attorney, Chief Daum, and Asst. Chief Heyne.
Mayor’s Communication: Dear Board Members,
Today, as our nation celebrates Martin Luther King Day, I would like for all of us to look at our current employee policy manual that does not have this widely recognized Federal and State Holiday as part of the City's Policy. It is my understanding that Pleasant Valley is just one of the very few cities in the Kansas City Northland that does not recognize today as a legal holiday.
I would like to suggest today be the beginning of something new. I would ask this Board have Pleasant Valley recognize Martin Luther King Day as a legal holiday for our City and that we remember the difficult times that were endured by so many over decades of inequality. Our nation remembers the past Presidents of this great nation who have served us well. We also recognize those that have given the ultimate sacrifice of their lives as we celebrate Memorial Day. All I would ask is that you as the Board make a statement today that by motion, we will work together to update the policies of Pleasant Valley to recognize Martin Luther King Day.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of this challenge and I look forward to that day when we, as a City, take time to honor a man who gave up so much so that others may have a brighter future. Respectfully Submitted, Dennis Todd /Pleasant Valley Mayor
TOPIC: Martin Luther King Holiday. After discussion, Donnini moved, second by Phillips to recognize the Martin Luther King holiday in the City of Pleasant Valley and to direct an ordinance be prepared to amend the Employee Personnel Manual. Yeas: Smith, Bolinger, Mast, Jurado, Maroon, Donnini and Phillips. Ammon absent. Motion passed.
Public Comments: Mayor Todd recognized the submitted request by Mr. David Slater to address the board.
TOPIC: Park Nature Day. In conjunction with the Pleasant Valley Civic Organization the Park Board asks to hold activities for a nature day on April 4, 2009 on the grounds of Hansen Park. Discussion followed, Mast moved, second by Jurado to hold a Park Nature Day in Hansen Park on April 4, 2009. Yeas: Bolinger, Smith, Phillips, Maroon, Donnini, Mast and Jurado. Ammon absent. Motion passed.
Consent Agenda: Donnini moved, second by Smith to accept the consent agenda as presented less a payment of $16,589.75 from the general fund to MARC. Yeas: Maroon, Phillips, Jurado, Bolinger, Mast, Donnini and Smith. Ammon absent. Motion passed.
Work-session:
TOPIC: Cable Television Franchise. Alderman Smith brought forward for consideration evaluation of the existing franchise agreements that allow for franchise fees to be collected on single use providers. Current cable television franchise does not include the so called bundling of services. Franchise fees only include cable television, not digital phone nor broadband services. The City will seek further information from the surrounding area on how they handle the current technology regarding franchise fees.
TOPIC: Paramedic pay. Alderwoman Mast notes that this issue is currently tabled.
TOPIC: Re-cycling and single trash service provider. Jerry Brant, City Attorney, came forward to provide board members information on the process to going to a single source provider. Information included a two year time frame for implementation, notice of existing vendors and issues relating to the Hancock Amendment.
TOPIC: Md7/T-Mobile buy-out proposal. Alderwoman Mast provided board members with an analysis of the existing T-Mobile lease. Discussion followed; with board members opting for a counter offer to the proposed $50,000.00 buy out by Md7. Mast moved, second by Phillips to have the City Attorney’s office draft a counter offer to Md7 in the amount of $87,000.00. Yeas: Jurado, Bolinger, Smith, Maroon, Mast and Phillips. Nay: Donnini. Ammon absent. Motion passed.
TOPIC: Mayor Todd would recognize Asst. Chief Heyne to discuss the recent grant award for bunker gear. Information provided included a reduction in the funding awarded to $66,150.00 with a five percent (5%) match from the City. Chief Heyne further notes that the fire department already has three bids for the bunker gear. Further discussion regarding the need to issue an RFP (request for proposal) as defined in the purchasing policies which require sealed bids and a thirty (30) day notice. Mast moved, second by Maroon to issue an RFP for 30 sets of bunker gear with a due date of February 20th by 5:00 p.m. Yeas: Donnini, Smith, Bolinger, Jurado, Phillips, Mast and Maroon. Ammon absent. Motion passed.
TOPIC: Accounting for grant funds. Grant funds will be tracked utilizing both revenue and an expense line item for the fire department’s budget.
TOPIC: Sewer repairs. After discussion, Mast moved, second by Phillips to re-issue an RFP for sewer repair. Yeas: Jurado, Bolinger, Smith, Donnini, Maroon, Phillips and Mast. Ammon absent. Motion passed.
TOPIC: Personal/Real Estate Tax Levy Increase. Alderwoman Mast would table her proposal at this time, but would still like to explore the possibility of an increase at a later date.
TOPIC: EPA/DNR Phase II. In the absence of the Public Works Director, no additional information is brought forward at this time.
TOPIC: Television access. Discussion followed regarding the up-coming change over to digital television. Currently the city does not have access to cable/digital television. The consensus of the board was to explore the options available including cable, dish, broadband and digital including the associated costs/benefits.
Advisory Committees:
Personnel Committee: A committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Finance Committee: A committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Committee Chairwoman Mast will have an amended budget ready for review by the committee.
TOPIC: Re-zoning of 8213 Pleasant Valley Road. Board members will review the types of zoning for consideration prior to the next board meeting scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2009 at 7:30 and will proceed with their recommendation for the public notice at that time.
Mast moved, second by Donnini to adjourn. Yeas: smith, Bolinger, Jurado, Phillips, Maroon, Mast and Donnini. Ammon absent. Motion passed.
8:53 p.m. adjourn.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk