HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-21 Regular Meeting MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF ALDERMEN ,
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
6:00 p.m.
The Board of Aldermen for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met for a regular session in the
Board of Aldermen Chambers at City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri, on i
Tuesday, June 21, 2011.
Mayor Rose called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy
Rose, Aldermen Brad Cope, Mike Fuller, Bernie Bruns, David Hurt, Aaron Thatcher, and Ron
Super.
Also present were City Administrator David Blackburn, City Attorney Nancy Thompson, City
Clerk Robin Littrell, Community Development Assistant Sarah Wagner, and Capital Projects
Engineer Travis Hoover.
MOTION T� ENTER INTO Alderman Thatcher moved that the meeting go into closed �
CLOSED @ 6:03 P.M. session pursuant to RSMo 610.021 (1) Legal Action and
litigation, RSMo 610.021 (2) Leasing, Purchase or sale of real
estate, second by Alderman Super.
Yes: Thatcher, Super, Cope, Hurt, Bruns, and Fuller.
Motion carried 6-0.
MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Fuller moved closed session be adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
CLOSED @ 6:58 P.M. with no action taken and to reconvene after open session, second
by Alderman Thatcher.
Yes: Fuller, Thatcher, Hurt, Bruns, Super, and Cope.
Motion carried 6-0.
REGULAR SESSION Mayor Rose called the Regular Session Meeting to order
at 7:00 p.m.
Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Aaron Thatcher, Brad Cope, Mike
Fuller, David Hurt, Bernie Bruns, and Ron Super.
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Also present were City Administrator David Blackburn, City Attorney Nancy Thompson, City
Clerk Robin Littrell, Community Relations Director Meredith Hauck, Capital Projects Engineer
Travis Hoover, Public Safety Director Greg Mills, Community Development Assistant Sarah
Wagner, Finance Director ponna Resz, Fire Chief Gordon Fowlston, and Operations Support
Director Mike Shelton.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT None.
Community Relations Director Meredith Hauck approached the
Mayor and Board with a request from Parkville to move their 4th
of July celebration to the Riverside area because of the rising
river water. They would like to have the carnival at the Park Hill
South High School parking lot and the fireworks show would be
from Horizons. Discussion was held by Board, Public Safety, and
City staff. Mr. Tom Hutsher answered questions on behalf of
Parkville. Discussion of some funding to be drawn from the
Tourism Fund was also held. General consensus of the Board
was given to staff and Mr. Hutsher to begin planning this
partnered event.
CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Super requested Resolution 2011-033 be removed from
the consent agenda for discussion. Alderman Thatcher moved to
adopt the remaining Consent Agenda, second by Alderman
Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
MINUTES OF o6-09-11 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the minutes of the June 9,
2011, second by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
MINUTES OF 06-14-11 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the minutes of June 14,
2011, second by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
MINUTES OF 06-76-11 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the minutes of June 16,
2011, second by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
MAY COURT REPORT Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the May 2011 Court
Report, second by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
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REGULAR AGENDA
Resolution 2011-033 Alderman Super requested explanation of Mac's Fence Inc.
Bill Pay line item on the Bill Pay Resolution and Capitai Projects Engineer
Travis Hoover reviewed the expense
Super moved to approve Resolution 2011-033,
authorizing the expenditure of funds out of the City Treasury for
weeks ending June 10� and June 17"', second by Alderman Hurt.
Yes: Super, Hurt, Cope, Fuller, Bruns, and Thatcher.
Motion carried 6-0.
Resolution 2011-034 Capital Projects Engineer Hoover explained the costs and bid for
Change Orders 1&2 Signature this contract and answered questions of the Board and Mayor.
Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-034,
ratifying change order 1& 2 and final pay to Signature Irrigation,
second by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Fuller, Super, Hurt, and Bruns.
Motion carried 6-0.
Resolution 2011-035 Capital Projects Engineer Hoover expiained that negotiations has
Change Orders 2 Cook, Flatt & prolonged the final pay order for this resolution. Questions of the
Strobel Board were answered. Alderman Hurt moved to approve
Resolution 2011-035, ratifying change order 2 and final pay to
Cook, Flatt & Strobel, second by Alderman Fuller.
Yes: Hurt, Fuller, Cope, Super, and Bruns.
No: Thatcher.
Motion carried 5-1.
Resolution 2011-036 City Attorney Nancy Thompson explained this is the Levee District I
Levee Dist. Assess. With IDA Agreement with the Industrial Development Authority in relation to
the Argo Inovations Plat. Alderman Thatcher moved to approve
Resolution 2011-036, approving and authorizing an allocation of
the Levee District agreement with the IDA, second by Alderman
Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Fuller, Super, Hurt, and Bruns.
Motion carried 6-0.
Resolution 2011-037 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-037, i
Levee Dist. Assess. Tract 22 approving and authorizing an allocation of the Levee District
agreement for Tract 22, second by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Fuller, Super, Hurt, and Bruns.
Motion carried 6-0.
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Resolution 2071-038 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-038,
Levee Dist. Assess. Tract 23 approving and authorizing an allocation of the Levee District
agreement for Tract 23, second by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Fuller, Super, Hurt, and Bruns.
Motion carried 6-0.
Resolution 2011-039 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-039,
Levee Dist. Assess. Argo Dev. approving and authorizing an allocation of the Levee District
agreement for Argo Development Company, second by Alderman
Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Fuller, Super, Hurt, and Bruns.
Motion carried 6-0.
Resolution 2011-040 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-040,
Levee Dist. Assess. Argo Dev. approving and authorizing an allocation of the Levee District
agreement for Argo Development Company, second by Alderman
Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Fuller, Super, Hurt, and Bruns.
Motion carried 6-0.
Resolution 2011-041 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-041, I
2011-2012 Annual Budget adopting the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Annual Budget for the City of
Riverside, second by Alderman Hurt. ;
Yes: Thatcher, Hurt, Bruns, Fuller, Cope, and Super. I
Motion carried 6-0.
Bill No. 2011-022 City Attorney Nancy Thompson introduced Charlie Zitnik with I
Refunding Bonds — IDA D.A. Davidson and Rick McConnell with Gilmore and Bell to
answer any questions of the Board. This is the combining and
refinancing ofthe 1998,1999 and 2002 Bonds. Mr. Zitnik
explained the cost savings to the city and congratulated the city on
the A+ rating received. Finance Director ponna Resz also added
pertinent information.
Alderman Thatcher moved to accept the first reading and place
Bill No. 2011-022 on its second and final reading, seconded by
Alderman Super.
Yes: Thatcher, Super, Cope, Hurt, Bruns, and Fuller.
Motion carried 6-0.
Alderman Cope moved to approve Bill 2011-022 and enact said
bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Bruns.
Yes: Cope, Bruns, Super, Fuller, Thatcher, and Hurt.
Motion carried 6-0.
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Bi11 No. 2011-023 Alderman Thatcher moved to accept the first reading and place
Hiring Laura Vazzano Bill No. 2011-023 on its second and final reading, seconded
by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Bruns, Fuller, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
Alderman Cope moved to approve Bill 2011-023 and enact said
bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Thatcher.
Yes: Cope, Thatcher, Super, Bruns, Fuller, and Hurt.
Motion carried 6-0.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR David Blackburn addressed the Mayor and Board regarding the
details and the process followed when the Oil Well was found in
the Horizons area as the project was started.
ADMINISTRATION No Report.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT No Report.
ENGINEERING Capital Projects Engineer Travis Hoover reported that Olsson and
Associates have a change order for $138,000 for Change order 1
on the 41 Street — Horizons Sanitary Sewer project. Another �I
project change order on the 48� Street project will result in a cost
savings of approximately $20,000. An update on manhole lids
was given.
FINANCE No Report.
PUBLIC SAFETY No Report.
PUBLIC WORKS No Report.
PARKS & RECREATION Community Relations Director Meredith Hauck presented a �
request for walk at the E.H. Young Park on October 20`
According to the Special Event Policy events are not allowed
in the park. Staff would like the Board to consider opening the
park up for rentals through November. Motion made by Alderman
Thatcher to altow special events in the park through November of
each year, second by Alderman Cope.
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Bruns, Fuller, Hurt, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
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LEVEE BOARD REPORT Operations Support Director Mike Shelton gave flood stage
update.
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MAYOR'S DISCUS510N Travis was questioned on the condition of the Argosy Parkway �
Bridge concrete. He explained that the floor was constructed in �
the winter months and with the heat causing expansion, this has '
caused buckling. It is being discussed for repair options.
Mayor Rose reported that the Blast 2011 was very successful.
There were 2,000 to 2,500 attending, it was as though they were
all neighbors just being out and together. The inflatables were a
big hit and the fireworks were really nice. It was a beautiful
evening too! We should begin thinking about next year, to tweak '
things even more and make it fit the needs of our community. I
Meredith Hauck reported that a survey concluded that about 50%
of those in attendance were from Riverside, 40°/o from the
Northland and 10% from other areas. It was a Northland draw.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN Alderman Cope — Echo Alderman Thatcher's comments earlier in
COMMENTS the meeting concerning the appreciation of all those involved in
the budget process and their diligent work efforts and to also
thank the Board and Mayor for their efforts as well.
Alderman Bruns — Nothing to report.
Alderman Fuller — The Blast was a lot of fun and it was a fantastic
event. The fireworks were great. It is a wonderful community we
live in and thank you to all the staff.
Alderman Super — Asked if staff could review the liquor license
ordinance on social halls and resorts and confirm the numbers
allowed for each.
Alderman Hurt — Nothing to report.
Alderman Thatcher — Blast 2011 was awesome. I also wish to
include a discussion regarding designation of inerit versus cost of
living pay increases for employees.
BREAK @ 8:01 P.M. Alderman Thatcher moved to have a break at 8:01 p.m., second
by Alderman Super.
Yes: Thatcher, Super, Fuller, Cope, Bruns, Hurt.
Motion carried 6-0.
BACK FROM BREAK @ 8:13 P.M.
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MOTION TO ENTER INTO Alderman Thatcher moved that the meeting go back into closed
CLOSED @ 8:74 P.M. session, pursuant to RSMo 610.021 (1) Legal Action and
litigation, RSMo 610.021 (2) Leasing, Purchase or sale of real
estate, second by Alderman Cope. ,
Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Fuller, Super, Bruns, and Hurt.
Motion carried 6-0.
MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Hurt moved the closed session be adjourned at
CLOSED @ 8:51 P.M. 8:51 p.m. with no action taken, second by Alderman Thatcher.
Yes: Hurt, Thatcher, Cope, Super, Fuller, and Bruns.
Motion carried 6-0.
MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Fuller moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:59 p.m.,
second by Alderman Bruns.
Yes: Fuller, Bruns, Thatcher, Hurt, Cope, and Super.
Motion carried 6-0.
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