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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-07-19 Regular Meeting Minutes � .. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING , BOARD OF ALDERMEN RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Tuesday, July 19, 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 19, 2011. Mayor Rose called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Brad Cope, Ron Super, Bernie Bruns, David Hurt, Aaron Thatcher, and Mike Fuller (arrived at 6:11 p.m.). Also present were City Administrator David Blackburn, City Attorney Nancy Thompson, City Clerk Robin Littrell, Community Development Director Mike Duffy, Community Development Assistant Sarah Wagner, Capital Projects Engineer Travis Hoover, Finance Director ponna Resz, and Public Safety Director Greg Mills. MOTION TO 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 Hurt. Yes: Thatcher, Hurt, Super, Cope, and Bruns. Motion carried 5-0. MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Super moved at 6:59 p.m. to continue closed session CLOSED @ 6:59 P.M. following open session, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Super, Thatcher, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, 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. 1 ... .. .. . �� .., 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, Community Development Director Mike Duffy, and Operations Support Director Mike Shelton. PILEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION Mayor Rose read the proclamation for Responsible Gaming Education Week and presented it to representatives from Argosy Casino. LAWER LINE CREEK Tom Kimes with HDR and Corp of Engineer representative John Benson gave presentation of concerns with the Lower Line Creek area, presented construction design options available, and asked the Board for general approval to seek obligation of funds by September 30, 2011. The Board agreed with design option three and thanked all those involved for their diligence and coordination for this project. WATER SYSTEM DISCUSSION Postponed until a later date. PUBLIC COMMENT None. CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Thatcher moved to adopt the Consent Agenda, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. MINU7ES OF o7-05-19 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the minutes of the July 5, 2011, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. JUNE COURT REPORT Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the June 2011 Court Report, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. '� Resolution 2011-047 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-047, Bill Pay authorizing the expenditure of funds out of the City Treasury for weeks ending July 8 and July 15` second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. 2 ��.� Resolution 2011-048 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-048, American Red Cross authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to the American Red Cross, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. Resolution 2011-049 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-049, Giris on the Run authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to Girls on the Run, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. Resolution 2011-050 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-050, Miles of Smiles authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to the Miles of Smiles, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. Resolution 2011-051 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-051, MUCSA authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. Resolution 2011-052 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-052, Nc�rthland Health Care Access authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to the Northland Health Care Access, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. Resolution 2011-053 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-053, I Park Hill School District authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to the Park I Hill School District, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super. I Motion carried 6-0. R�solution 2011-054 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-054, Platte Senior Services, Inc. authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to the Platte Senior Services, Inc., second by Alderman Cope. � Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. Resolution 2011-055 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-055, Synergy Services authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to the Synergy Services, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. 3 Resolution 2011-056 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-056, YMCA of Greater KC authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. R�solution 2011-057 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-057, Fsair Based Productions authorizing the service agreement with and pay funds to Fair Based Productions for the Riverside Community Theater Experience, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. Resolution 2071-058 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-058, Argo Lot 1 Final Plat authorizing an allocation of levee district assessments declaration to Lot 1 of Argo Innovation Park Final Plat, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. Resolution 2�11-059 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-059, Argo Lot 2 Final Plat authorizing an allocation of levee district assessments declaration to Lot 2 of Argo Innovation Park Final Plat, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. Resolution 2011-060 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-060, Argo Lot 3 Final Plat authorizing an allocation of levee district assessments declaration to Lot 3 of Argo Innovation Park Final Plat, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. REGULAR AGENDA Bill No. 2011-024 Public Safety Director Chief Mills explained this agreement. Mutual Aid with Joplin MO Alderman Thatcher moved to accept the first reading and place � Bill No. 2011-024 on its second and final reading, seconded ' by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Super, Fuller, Bruns, and Hurt. Motion carried 6-0. I 4 Alderman Cope moved to approve Bill 2011-024 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Cope, Thatcher, Fuller, Hurt, Bruns, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. C�TY ADMINISTRATOR David Blackburn stated that August 9` a workshop will be scheduled with engineers to walk thru the communication process and explain the projects we have going for the year. ADMINISTRATION Community Relations Director Meredith Hauck explained the Do Good Challenge that Trozzolo held. A video of the challenge will be viewed at a later date. The Do Good project will continue thru the month of August and we are far from our 60 good deeds, so everyone is challenged to do a good deed. CUMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community Development Director Mike Duffy gave update on the Indian Hills sign. He explained the site plan that was passed out to the Board and the look of the sign. The Board agreed to allow Duffy to proceed with the project. ENGINEERING Capital Projects Engineer Travis Hoover reported on four projects. 48 Street will be at completion in three to four weeks. 41s Street should be at substantial completion in three to four weeks. Northwood Road is still progressing. The Quiet Zone and Mattox crossing will be closed down on Wednesday, July 27� for about three weeks FINANCE No Report. PUBLIC SAFETY No Report. PIIBLIC WORKS No Report. P�RKS & RECREATION City Administrator David Blackburn discussed the possibility of moving some trees at Renner Brenner Park for future open spaces. The park will be used for Riverfest this year. An analysis for Renner Brenner Park was discussed and the 8oard will make no decisions without reviewing the analysis and report and talk with the Park Board. LEVEE BOARD REPORT Alderman Hurt reported that the levee is being inspected on the regular schedule again. 5 .._ :. .:�:.,�' �yqy�7 ' : MAYOR'S DISCUSSION I met with Barbara LeBass with Missouri Gas Energy, and she explained that their name would be changing to Energy Transfer Equities and that they would be asking for a rate increase. The increase will be spread among 400,000 customers. A letter received from Larry Frievert with HDR was read to those in attendance which gave kudos to Community Relations Director Meredith Hauck for a superb job presenting for two separate instances. Finance Director ponna Resz was recognized for receiving a certificate of achievement for financial reporting for a fifth year. I have been contacted by a resident that would like to donate land for a community garden. We will discuss that more in the future. We have scrapped plan A and going with plan B, we will have Riverfest in Renner Brenner Park, September 16 & 17. It will be the 35�' anniversary and Saturday evening Tracy Lawrence will be ' the entertainment. Thursday, July 21 is the MML dinner honoring outstanding residents in our local communities. Riverside will be honoring Nova Lorenzen for her many years of service in our community. BUARD OF ALDERMEN Alderman Fuller — There have been a number of instances in our CAMMENTS neighborhood of strangers knocking on doors late at night asking for money. Please be aware that it could happen at your home and be sure to let the police know about these incidents. Most of the incidents were homes with small children. There have been car break-ins also. Alderman Bruns — Just read through the letter on the organ donations from Officer Taylor and really appreciate the update. Alderman Cope — Thanked the Board for the opportunity to join the Leadership Program for the coming year and he is looking forward to attending. Alderman Thatcher — Thank you to staff for the awesome job of communicating all the data for the high water events. I have received a lot of feedback that the information has been extremely helpful. I cannot think of many other communities that have gone to that level of effort. Thanks for your work. I would like to issue a challenge that maybe by the next regular meeting we can do a project as a board for the Do Good Challenge. Alderman Hurt — Nothing to report. Alderman Super — To add to what Alderman Thatcher just said, kudos out to Mike Shelton for all the information he has reported to us. We appreciate Public Works and Public Safety for your work done on a daily bases. 6 _ City Administrator Blackburn reported that HDR has submitted all the paperwork to the Corp of Engineers and to the State of Missouri, so we should hear something back from those two agencies. BREAK @ 7:56 P.M. Alderman Thatcher moved to have a break at 7:56 p.m., second by Alderman Bruns. Yes: Thatcher, Bruns, Super, Fuller, Cope, Hurt. Motion carried 6-0. BACK FROM BREAK @ 8:10 P.M. Mi�TION TO ENTER INTO Alderman Thatcher moved that the meeting go back into closed CI.OSED � 8:11 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, Fuller, Bruns, and Hurt. Motion carried 6-0. MqT10N TO ADJOURN Alderman Hurt moved the closed session be adjourned at CL.OSED @ 10:12 P.M. 10:12 p.m. with no action taken, second by Alderman Super. Yes: Hurt, Super, Thatcher, Cope, Fuller, and Bruns. Motion carried 6-0. MATION TO ADJOURN Alderman Super moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:13 p.m., second by Alderman Hurt. Yes: Super, Hurt, Fuller, Bruns, Thatcher, and Cope. Motion carried 6-0. � e '� • a � r = t ..: . , � . ! � � r ' ' '' Robin Littrell, ity Clerk �, � 7