COUNCIL AGENDA

January 4, 2021

6:00 PM, Virtual Meeting held via Microsoft Teams, also City7 Cable and on YouTube https://bit.ly/2JAW21T

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INVOCATION
Lupe Moe, Member, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CITIZEN REQUESTS
For public comment including public hearings, please e-mail (cityclerk@indepmo.org) or call (816-325-7010) by 12 p.m., January 4, 2021, to sign up in advance.  You will be asked to provide your name, phone number, email, address and topic.  Virtual Meeting information will be provided prior to the meeting.
Laurie Dean Wiley requests to speak to Council regarding the Square Streetscape Development Project.
Withdrew Request
PRESENTATION RESOLUTIONS
21-700 - A resolution recognizing Kim Slaughter, Utility Clerk with the Water Department, as the Employee of the Month for January, 2021. 
Res.No:          6630
CONSENT AGENDA
Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
1.Approval of  minutes for the Regular Meetings on December 7, 2020 and December 21, 2020.
Approved
2.

Council action is requested to accept Lockton Companies proposal with a one (1) year agreement, with four (4), one-year renewal periods for Property and Casualty Insurance Agency/Brokerage Services with Lockton Companies for the Finance & Administration Department.

Postponed
3.

Council action is requested to enter into contracts with Graybar Electric and American Wire Group for aluminum and copper cable for the Power and Light Department. These are one year contracts with four, one year renewal options.

Approved
Resolutions

21-701 - A resolution updating the Procurement Policy for the City of Independence, Missouri.-Requested by Councilmember Brice Stewart

Postponed
REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearing(s)
1.  An application by Racan, Inc. for an Unlimited Retailer of Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Sales License for 17001 E US 24 Highway.  Full Public Hearing.
Held and Closed
  1. Council action is requested regarding the application received from Racan, Inc.; for an Unlimited Retailer of Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Sales located at 17001 E US 24 Highway. This application requires a two-thirds majority vote for approval due to residential property being located within three hundred (300) feet of the establishment.
Failed
2.  A public hearing to receive input for a proposed Resiliency and Cash Balance Policy.-Full Public Hearing
Held and Closed
  1. 21-702 - A resolution directing the City Manager to implement a Resiliency and Cash Balance Policy in the City’s Utility Funds using risk-based methodology to ensure the City Utility’s have funds available to provide for long-term financial stability and system reliability; and amend Resolution 6201.
Failed
Non-Ordinance Action Items
1.Council action is requested for consideration of Establishing Priorities of Independence Power and Light Financial Surpluses. - Requested by the Public Utility Advisory Board (Postponed from 12/21/20)
Postponed Indefinitely
2.Council action is requested for consideration of the Development of Future Electric Source. - Requested by the Public Utility Advisory Board (Postponed from 12/21/20)
Postponed Indefinitely
INFORMATION ONLY
1.The City Council is expected to convene in an Executive Session at 5:15 pm, Monday, January 4, 2021, via Microsoft Teams, on matters of litigation, as permitted by Sec. 610.021(1).
Held
2.COVID-19 Semi-Monthly Update
Reported
3.The City Clerk's Office is in receipt of the Marketplace Shopping Center Community Improvement District Annual Report ending June 30, 2020.
Reported
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT

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