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Home My WebLink About2011-07-05 Regular Meeting Minutes ' MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF ALDERMEN RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Tuesday, July 5, 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 Tuesday, July 5, 2011. Mayor Rose called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Brad Cope, Mike Fuller, David Hurt, Aaron Thatcher, and Ron Super. Alderman Bruns was absent. Also present were City Administrator David Blackburn, Community Development Director Mike Duffy, City Clerk Robin Littrell, Community Development Assistant Sarah Wagner, and Capital Projects Engineer Travis Hoover. MOTION TO ENTER INTO Alderman Hurt moved that the meeting go into closed CLOSED @ 6:06 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 Thatcher. Yes: Hurt, Thatcher, Super, Cope, and Fuller. Motion carried 5-0. MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Thatcher moved closed session be adjourned at CLOSED @ 6:26 P.M. 6:26 p.m. with no action taken, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Fuller, Hurt, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. RECESS FOR 30 MINUTES REGULAR SESSION Mayor Rose called the Regular Session Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1 I Those in attendance were Ma or Ka th Rose AI Y Y , dermen Aaron Thatcher Bra , d Cope, Mike Fuller, David Hurt, and Ron Super. Alderman Bruns was absent. Also present were City Administrator David Blackburn, Community Development Director Mike Duffy, City Clerk Robin Littrell, Community Relations Director Meredith Hauck, Capital Projects Engineer Travis Hoover, Captain Chris Skinrood, Captain Gary McMullin, Community Development Assistant Sarah Wagner, Finance Director ponna Resz, and Public Works Director Tom Wooddell. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT Randy Jones — 3203 NW Cerrito Lane — Addressed the Board with concerns regarding the crosswalks in Riverside, what the laws are concerning pedestrians and right-of-way regulations. Phyllis Reece — 4551 NW High Drive — Voiced concerns about the parking and traffic on the 4` of July. I CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Super requested Resolution 2011-042 be removed from the consent agenda for discussion. Alderman Fuller moved to adopt the remaining Consent Agenda, second by Aiderman Hurt. Yes: Fuller, Hurt, Thatcher, Cope, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. I MINUTES OF 06-21-11 Alderman Fuller moved to approve the minutes of the June 21, ' 2011, second by Alderman Hurt. Yes: Fuller, Hurt, Thatcher, Cope, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. Resolution 2011-043 Alderman Fuller moved to approve Resolution 2011-043, Purchase (2) 2012 Tahoes authorizing the purchase of two 2012 Chevy Tahoes, second by Alderman Hurt. Yes: Fuller, Hurt, Thatcher, Cope, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. Resolution 2011-044 Alderman Fuller moved to approve Resolution 2011-044, Emergency Equipment authorizing the purchase of emergency equipment for the two 2012 Chevy Tahoes from Whelen Engineering Co., second by Alderman Hurt. Yes: Fuller, Hurt, Thatcher, Cope, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. 2 Resolution 2011-045 Alderman Fuller moved to approve Resolution 2011-045, Purchase License Plate Reader authorizing the purchase of an ELSAG License Plate Reader for Public 5afety, second by Alderman Hurt. Yes: Fuller, Hurt, Thatcher, Cope, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. Resolution 2011-046 Alderman Fuller moved to approve Resolution 2011-046, MARC Prof. Services authorizing the City Administrator to enter an agreement with Mid � America Regional Council for professional administrative services, second by Alderman Hurt. Yes: Fuller, Hurt, Thatcher, Cope, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR AGENDA Resolution 2011-042 Alderman Super requested explanation of several engineering Bill Pay line items on the Bill Pay Resolution. Capital Projects Engineer Travis Hoover and Community Development Director Duffy reviewed the expenses and explained them to the Board. Alderman Fuller moved to approve Resolution 2011-042, authorizing the expenditure of funds out of the City Treasury for weeks ending June 24 and July 1 second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Fuller, Cope, Hurt, and Thatcher. No: Super. Motion carried 4-1. TEMP. LIQUOR LICENSE Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the temporary liquor license contingent upon State of Missouri approval for the River Roll — Roller Derby — Cindi Rice — Chamber of Commerce on July 16 and July 24� second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Super, and Hurt. No: Fuller. Motion carried 4-1. CITY ADMINISTRATOR David Blackburn addressed the Mayor and Board regarding the Financial Quarterly Workshops that are scheduled for October 25 January 24� and April 24 They are on the 4 Tuesdays of their respective months. July is not included because there will will be discussions during budget time. A draft form is at each of your seats for your review concerning communications with engineering. This will be discussed with staff and the intent is formal adoption at a later date. 3 ADMINISTRATION No Report. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community Development �irector Mike Duffy reported on the spreadsheet presented to the Board regarding the Single Family Building Permits from 2008 thru 2011, comparing each year by quarters. Discussion was held and questions of Board were answered. ENGINEERING Capital Projects Engineer Travis Hoover reported that 48`" Street should be finished by the end of July and that 41 Street will soon be completed as well. The Quiet Zone at Mattox will be completed in the next couple months also. The Homestead access will be left open too until next year when the bridge will be closed. FINANCE Finance Director ponna Resz discussed with the Board that the Refunding Bonds sold last week. The savings was at 9% and the terms were shortened by one year. A total savings of $270,881 and on a present value basis, it is $214,000 PUBLIC SAFETY No Report. PUBLIC WORKS No Report. PARKS 8� RECREATION No Report. LEVEE BOARD REPORT Operations Support Director Mike Shelton has done a great job on reports and updates concerning flood issues. MAYOR'S DISCUSSION The Leadership Northland must have applications in by the end of this week to be considered for the program for this year. Thursday evening the City of Gladstone is holding a service and dedication for Mayor Les Smith. It is at their community center and I would like to get a group to attend. Tomorrow, July 6 I will be on Channel 5 at 6:45 a.m. to discuss Horizons. Also tomorrow Chief Mills, David Blackburn, me and a few others will be going to Joplin to a ceremony dedicating a commemorative plaque in Jeff Taylor's name. Governor Nixon will also be in attendance. BOARD OF ALDERMEN Alderman Super — Nothing to report. COMMENTS Alderman Hurt — Nothing to report. 4 Alderman Thatcher — Thanks to all the Public Safety Department for their support and help with the Parkville event and for their work the entire holiday weekend. Thanks for all you do for our city. Alderman Cope — I wish to echo Alderman Thatcher's comments and thank you for all you do! Alderman Fuller— I appreciate the crosswalks in our � neighborhood, but beware when using them. It will take time for I � residents and drivers to adjust, watch as you step out. � ADJOURN @ 7:25 P.M. Alderman Thatcher moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m., second by Alderman Hurt. Yes: Thatcher, Hurt, Super, Fuller, and Cope. Motion carried 5-0. . �-�� Robin Littrell, City Clerk 5