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Home My WebLink About2011-12-20 Regular Meeting MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF ALDERMEN RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Tuesday, December 20, 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, December 20, 2011. Mayor Rose called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Brad Cope, Aaron Thatcher, Mike Fuller, David Hurt., Ron Super, and Bernie Bruns. Also present were City Administrator David Blackburn, City Attorney Nancy Thompson, Community Development Director Mike Duffy, Community Development Assistant Sarah Wagner, City Clerk Robin Littrell, Finance Director ponna Resz, and Capital Projects Engineer Travis Hoover. MOTION TO ENTER INTO Alderman Hurt 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, RSMo610.021 (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting a particular employee, when personal information about the employee is discussed, and RSMo. 610.021(13) Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings or records pertaining to employees, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Hurt, Thatcher, Bruns, Cope, Fuller, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Fuller moved closed session be adjourned at CLOSED @ 7:07 P.M. 7:07 p.m. with action taken and to resume closed following open session, second by Alderman Bruns. Yes: Fuller, Bruns, Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. REGULAR SESSION Mayor Rose called the Regular Session Meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. 1 Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Aaron Thatcher, Brad Cope, David Hurt, Bernie Bruns, Mike Fuller, and Ron Super. Also present were City Administrator David Blackburn, City Attorney Nancy Thompson, Community Development Assistant Sarah Wagner, City Clerk Robin Littrell, Capital Projects Engineer Travis Hoover, Finance Director ponna Resz, Public Safety Director Greg Mills, Community Relations Director Meredith Hauck, and Public Works Director Tom Wooddell. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT None. CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Super requested Bill Pay Resolution 2011-067 be removed from the consent agenda for discussion. Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the remaining Consent Agenda, second by Alderman Hurt. Yes: Thatcher, Hurt, Fuller, Cope, Super, and Bruns. Motion carried 6-0. MINUTES OF 12-06-11 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the minutes of the December 06, 2011, second by Alderman Hurt. Yes: Thatcher, Hurt, Fuller, Cope, Super, and Bruns. Motion carried 6-0. MINUTES OF 12-13-11 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2011, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Thatcher, Hurt, Fuller, Cope, Super, and Bruns. Motion carried 6-0. Resolution 2071-170 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-110, License & Indemnity authorizing, ratifying, and confirming execution of license and Agreement indemnity agreement with Premium Waters, Inc., second by Alderman Hurt. Yes: Thatcher, Hurt, Fuller, Cope, Super, and Bruns. Motion carried 6-0. 2 REGULAR AGENDA Resolution 2011-109 Alderman Super asked staff about a sunshine law request Bill Pay on the bill pay. City Attorney Thompson said that it was a request to MoDot. He also inquired of a bill to Material Transport, which would require the Board to go back to closed session for further discussion. It was decided by the Board to pull the Material Transport from the Bill Pay at this time. Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2011-109 as amended, reducing the total by $152,000, authorizing the expenditure of funds out of the City Treasury for weeks ending December 2n December 9` and December 16`", second by Alderman Cope. Yes Thatcher, Cope, Bruns, Fuller, Hurt, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. Liquor License Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the liquor license for Fritz Hawg Jaw Fritz Hawg Jaw, contingent upon State Liquor Control approval, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Fuller, Bruns, Hurt, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. Resolution 2011-111 Capital Projects Engineer Hoover explained the need for this Conveyance of Real Estate conveyance of real estate to Michael and Mary Beth Smith. Alderman Cope moved to approve Resolution 2011-111, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Cope, Thatcher, Hurt, Super, Bruns, and Fuller. Motion carried 6-0. Bill No. 2011-041 Capital Projects Engineer Travis Hoover explained that this Final Pay for Pyramid Excav. final pay has been negotiated and there will be one more meeting with Kansas City Missouri to make sure it meets their satisfaction. Alderman Thatcher moved to accept the first reading and place Bill No. 2011-041 on its second and final reading, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Bruns, Super, Fuller, and Hurt. Motion carried 6-0. Alderman Cope moved to approve Bill 2011-041 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Cope, Thatcher, Super, Bruns, Hurt, and Fuller. Motion carried 6-0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR David Blackburn announced the candidates that have filed as of December 20'" are Mayor - Kathy Rose, Ward 1— None, Ward 2— Seth DeRose, and Ward 3— Dave Hurt 3 ADMINISTRATION Community Relations Director Meredith Hauck discussed the 2012 ETC Survey and would like the Board to review questions and offer feedback by the first Friday in January. MARC would like the City of Riverside to adopt a"sustainability" brand. Meredith showed the power point slide of the logo that says, "Think Upstream". The final item to discuss with the board is the Human Resource Assessment that was recently completed. Omni Employee Management spent about two weeks reviewing records and having discussions with employees. We feel after this review, staff recommends consideration of contracting an outside vendor to perform Human Resource functions for us. We feel it would be a benefit for the city. Estimated cost is about $4,000 a month for this service. We are asking the Board tonight to approve us to move forward to get proposals for this process. Following questions of the Board, they gave consensus to get proposals. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT No Report. ENGINEERING Capital Projects Engineer Travis Hoover had a power point presentation to show the reflectors on 48` Street and discussion was held about lighting for the street. The Board would like to see what the cost would be to provide lighting. The Street Maintenance Program progress update was shared. The retaining wall issue at the Eagle Animal Hospital was fixed. Upgrades were discussed for Van de Populier right in, right out at Hwy 9 as one of the Street Maintenance Projects. Horizon Bridge approaches were discussed. The Gatewoods waterline that was stolen was reviewed and staff is speaking with the insurance company regarding coverage of our property. Chief Mills reported the process the Police Department followed. 41 Street change order was reviewed. Argosy pedestrian crosswalk problems were discussed. Hoover has found a better system for the crosswalk and it can be integrated into the current system. By general consensus of the Board, Hoover is to move forward with the crosswalk change and the expense will come from the 2011 Street Maintenance budget. Manhole covers were discussed. FINANCE No Report. PUBLIC SAFETY No Report. PUBLIC WORKS No Report. PARKS & RECREATION Community Relations Director Hauck reviewed the memo in the packet regarding the Community Center kitchen cabinets, shop drawings are needed for a more accurate proposal. We would like 4 the Board's consent to ask the lowest bidder to proceed with the drawings for an actual cost to bring back for consideration by the Board. General consent was given to proceed. LEVEE BOARD REPORT No Report. MAYOR'S DISCUSSION I attended NSPJ's 50` celebration, it was a wonderful evening. They presented a book to those attending that included two pages of Riverside photos. The best news that I have for this evening is that I was approached by Sheila Tracey of the Northland Regional Chamber that my Mom, Betty Burch, former Mayor, has been selected as Northlander of the Year. She will be honored on January 21 at the Argosy. I would ask that the city be a sponsor for the event. BOARD OF ALDERMEN Alderman Fuller — Nothing to report. COMMENTS Alderman Bruns — I think it is nice that they are recognizing our former Mayor and I am fine with supporting that and those that worked with her attending the event and the aldermen also. Alderman Cope — I would echo those same comments and have nothing else. Alderman Thatcher — I am in agreement as well to do whatever necessary to suppoR the honor for Betty Burch. I also have a question for staff concerning any updates for the Gatewoods project. Capital Projects Engineer Hoover gave report of activities. Alderman Hurt — Reported that the Senior Christmas Party was a great celebration for our seniors. All enjoyed themselves. Public Safety did an outstanding job. Alderman Super — Our recycle program has been very impressive to a few new residents in our area. They cannot say enough good about the program. Mayor Rose reported that the "Ripple" numbers were higher in November. Hauck responded that a refresher will be included in the January newsletter, to remind all residents about the recycling program. BREAK @ 7:50 P.M. Aiderman Fuller moved to have a break at 7:50 p.m., second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Fuller, Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Bruns, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. BACK FROM BREAK @ 7:58 P.M. 5 MOTION TO ENTER INTO Alderman Super moved that the meeting go back into closed CLOSED @ 7:59 P.M. session, pursuant to RSMo 610.021 (1) Legal Action and litigation, RSMo 610.021 (2) Leasing, Purchase or sale of real estate, RSMo 610.021 (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting a particular employee, when personal information about the employee is discussed, and RSMo. 610.021(13) Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings or records pertaining to employees, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Super, Cope, Hurt, Thatcher, Bruns, and Fuller. Motion carried 6-0. MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Bruns moved closed session be adjourned at CLOSED @ 8:41 P.M. 8:41 p.m. with action taken and to resume closed following open session, second by Alderman Hurt. Yes: Bruns, Hurt, Fuller, Thatcher, Cope, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. Motion to Approve Pay Alderman Bruns moved to approve a check payment in the Material Transport amount of $152,665.52 to Material Transport and Greenfield Investments with the check to include Hill Brothers Construction, and HB Construction, second by Alderman Hurt. Yes: Bruns, Hurt, Thatcher, and Cope. No: Super and Fuller. Motion carried 4-2. MOTION TO ENTER INTO Alderman Thatcher moved that the meeting go back into closed CLOSED @ 8:45 P.M. session, pursuant to RSMo 610.021 (1) Legal Action and litigation, RSMo 610.021 (2) Leasing, Purchase or sale of real estate, RSMo 610.021 (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting a particular employee, when personal information about the employee is discussed, and RSMo. 610.021(13) Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings or records pertaining to employees, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Hurt, Super, Bruns, and Fuller. Motion carried 6-0. MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Fuller moved that the closed session be adjourned at CLOSED @ 9:49 P.M. 9:49 p.m. with no action taken, second by Alderman Bruns. Yes: Fuiler, Bruns, Super, Thatcher, HuR, and Cope. Motion carried 6-0. ADJOURN @ 9:5o P.M. Alderman Super moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m., second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Super, Thatcher, Bruns, Fuller, Hurt, and Cope. „, nAotion carried 6-0. � •�� ;.� ' . 3 /�(/ ' . < �/'Cc� ! - / ti / � " Robin Littrell, Ci y Clerk 6