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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-02-05Minutes of Regular Meeting of Board of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri Febmary 5, 2008 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri, was held in the Ciry Hall, of Riverside, Missouri, on Febmaxy 5, 2008 at 6:02 p.m. Super. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Fuller, Darata, Bnms, Salyer, Hurt and Also present were David Blackburn, City Administrator, Louise Rusick, City Clerk, Jane Hemy, Executive Administration Assistant, Chief Gregory Mills, Donna Resz, Finance Officer and John McClelland, City Attorney. Motion for Alderman Darata moved that the meeting go into closed session, pursuant to Closed Session RSMo 610.021(1) Legal Issues, seconded by Alderman Bruns, the vote was: at 6:02 p.m. Aye: Aldermen Salyer, Darata, Fuller, Bnms, Super and Hurt. Motion carries Motion to Alderman Hurt moved that the closed session end, seconded by end Closed Session Alderman Darata, the vote was: at 6:30 p.m. Aye: Aldermen Darata, Fuller, Salyer, Bmns, Hurt and Super. Motion carries Open Session Mayor Rose announced open session at 7:00 p.m. and all the board members at 7:00 p.m. answered roll call. Minutes of Alderman Super moved to approve the minutes of January 8, 2008, Jan. 8, 2008 seconded by Alderman Bmns, the vote was: Approved Aye: Aldermen Bmns, Super, Hurt, Fuller, Darata and Salyer. Motion carries Minutes of Alderman Bmns moved to approve the minutes of January 15, 2008, Jan. I5, 2008 seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Approved Aye: Aldermen Super, Fuller, Salyer, Bmns, Hurt and Darata. Motion carries Minutes of Alderman Hurt moved to approve the minutes of January 29, 2008, Jan. 29, 2008 seconded by Alderman Salyer, the vote was: Approved Aye: Aldermen Super, Fuller, Salyer, Bmns, Hurt and Darata. Motion carries Mins. 2/5/08 Major Change of Use Mike Duffy explained to the board the proposed Change of Use Permit for JG Permit Discussion Limited, LLC, 4255 Riverside Sheet fox warehousing and distribution of a variety of products to local merchandisers. One item is tee shirts; they repackage and split them up in distributing and restaurant supplies is another. The proposed nse is not permitted in the C-1 zoning dish'ict and the applicant has requested the Board of Zonhrg Adjustment to grant a use variance. Jeff Campbell said this is a small dishibution business with hvo employees. Mr. Campbell said the majority of vehicles is cargo vans and smaller trucks. Tracks will come in the evening to load up and drop off products and sometimes will be there overnight. Alderman Super asked if the building was sprinkled and if there is any requirement to do so. It was stated the Fire Marshal will investigate. Major Change of Use Alderman Darata moved to approve a Change of Use Permit for JG Limited, Permit, Approved LLC, 4255 Riverside Street subject to approval by the Board of Zoning Adjustment on Thursday, Febmary Ts, seconded by Alderman Salyer, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Super, Darata, Hurt, Salyer and Bruns. Motion carries. Execu. Admin. Asst., Jane said corporations, govenunents and not-for-profits are promoting wellness. Jane Hemy's A "Wellness Program" has been developed for Riverside employee station presentation February is Heart Health month. Jane asked for the board's support for the "Wellness Campaign" and the Employee's Healthy Initiative. Jane presented information to the board regarding health spending results, economic cost of obesity and key findings. Also included were action steps to budget conhibutions for wellness activities, conduct health fairs, educate site champions, provide welhress planning guides and other tools, communicate with employees, tools and resoruces. The city's monthly cost for the Healthy Employee Initiative for a family membership (15) is $843.75 and a single membershp (29) is $1,087.50 for a total monthly expenditure of $1,931.25. Chiefls comments Chief Mills said the quarterly apartment manager's meeting was held and included Codes personnel and Lori Rardeen. The new Cliffview Apm7rnents Manager said she had never been to a meeting like that with all the apartment mangers and thought it would be good if all cities would do this. A "Healthy Citizen Initiative was talked about for renters. Ciry Engineer Mike said all six bids came in for the Renner-Brenner drainage project and he is Comments recormnending Mega Hrdushies and their bid was $74,601.50 that just came in under the engineer's estimate. A recommendation will brought to the board soon to enter into a contract for this project. Completion of the project is planned for May 1" Four bids came in for the Cliffview project and $4 million was budgeted. The engineer's estimate was around $4 million and all of the bids came in under this amount. The ]ow bidder was R.A. Knapp at $3,050,000. A recommendation will brought to the board on the 12`s or 19th to enter into a conhact for this project. Depending on the weather the completion date is set for December Mins.2/5/08 2008. City Admiiushator David said water Ihtes are behtg installed for the Montabella project. continents Tourism Commission Usually, on order of a commission, the Mayor makes the appointment for the comment commission from advice and consent from the board, but this is different in that the board of aldermen chooses the members, but he's not sure how this is to be structured if names are to be provided as in categories that are listed in the tourism inforntation. David said the quicker the members are chosen the quicker some decisions can be made for awaiting projects. The time line for needed names is 1-2 weeks. Court Report Alderman Fuller moved to approve the Court Report for January 2008, seconded Approved by Alderman Salyer, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Bruns, Super, Darata, Hurt, Salyer and Fuller. Motion caries. Finance Officer's Donna gave the board an update on the first hvo quarters of the fiscal year financial update and this report is an attachment to these minutes. City Administrator Twenty of the city's 54 employees attended the health fair sponsored by Report MARCIT. One of the city's police cars was donated to the City of Lake Waukomis. Public Safety Rescue Three water pump repair is 512,143. The "Draft" Debris Management plan has been submitted to the State Emergency Management Agency for initial review. Building and Codes has been working on violations such as abandoned vehicles, tall grass etc. Facilities Maintenance Update was mentioned and upcoming events. The Welcome Plaza (clock tower) and sheetscape improvements phase I plans are currently out to bid. Bids will be opened on February 11's. City staff has submitted a grant application for Platte County Stormwater Funds to improve drainage problems and water quality along 50'" Street and entering into Jumping Branch Creek. The Northwood Road Phase I is 99% complete. Horizons Parkway South has been going on for 96 working days and about 95% of the pay estimate has been completed. Bill No. 2008-25 Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 2008-25 on its first reading, Payment of said Bill authorizing the payment of certaiu indebtedness listed therein, Indebtedness seconded by Alderman Hurt the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Salyer, Bmns, Hurt, Fuller and Darata. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2008-25 Alderman Salyer moved to place Bill No. 2008-25 on its second reading, Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2008-25, seconded by Alderman Bmns, the vote was: Mins. 2/5/08 Aye: Aldermen Bmns, Fuller, Darata, Hurt, Salyer and Salyer. Motion canies. Bill No. 2008-26 Alderman Bmns moved to table Bill No. 2008-26 on its fust reading, said Tabled an Inter- Bill approving an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement behveen the governmental Coop. City of Riverside, Missouri and Southern Platte Fire Protection District for Agreement behveen the Purpose of Fire Protection; Authorizing The Execution Thereof; And the City & So. Platte Approving Certain Actions Related Thereto, seconded by alderman Darata, Fire Protection Dist.... the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Bruns, Darata, Hurt, Fuller, Super and Salyer. Motion canies. Bill No. 2008-27 Alderman Hurt moved to place Bill No. 2008-27 on its fast reading, said Bill Author. & Approving authorizing and approving the City of Riverside, Missouri to implement the the Ciry to Implement Tourism Enhancement Grant Program FY08 Program Guidelines, seconded by the Tourism Enhance- Alderman Salyer, the vote was: went Grant Program... Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Bruns, Hurt, Darata, Super and Salyer. Motion canies. Ordinance No. 2008-27 Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 2008-275 on its second reading, Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2008-27, seconded by Alderman Fuller, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Fuller, Bruns, Hurt, Salyer and Darata. Motion canies. Mayor's comment Mayor Rose said she met with Kansas City Councilman Russ Johnson to discuss the 2 acres that sets on Nmth Gateway as the City of Riverside would like to place their enhance signs on this property. Mike Duffy took 5 packets to Planning and Zoning to apply for de-annexation of these 2 acres. Mayor Rose said this is a good thing and will work hard to get it done. Kansas City will spend $1 million on the Line Creek Trail Connector and it is going to be on the west side of the city so we can pick it up somewhere near the cemetery and/or El Chaparral area. Aldermen Comments Alderman Bmns asked how long the multi-housing unit program has been going on and Chief Mills said one year. Alderman Bruns said it is an excellent idea. Alderman Salyer thanked Jane for her presentation and supports her efforts for the Employee's Healthy Initiative and "Wellness Challenge". Alderman Hurt mentimred the water running down Merrimac Sheet and Public Works Director, Jeff Rupp will investigate. Adjournment By unanimous decision, the meeting adjourned. /7 ?~ (,`/ Mins.2/5/08 C i` y Clerk .. ..? .e. ~, ~'" " Agenda •' Board of Aldermen Financial Update February 5, 2008 .2nd Quarter Financial Update ® Revenues . Expenditures ® Semi-Annual Published Report ® Bond Revenue & Expenditures ... .. • ea. ::°_ °, Revenue Highlights -Gaming °° . Gaming Revenues are up .Fiscal Year to Date Collections are 5473,000 over Previous Yeats Collecions for the same time period • Currentty forecasting 5900,000 increase for fhe Fiscal Year o Lease Revenues are expected to remain stable o With opening of hotel, %ofAdjusted Gross Revenue wllected decreased Revenue Highlights - TIF Revenue .. °~~°' TIF Revenue Last Year Aetual Current Year Budget Current Year Forecast Pilots 1,209,987 1,900,000 1,922,310 FATS 236,336 250,000 256,297 State TlF 445,470 440,000 411,393 Total 1,891,793 2,590,000 2,590,000 ~~ rm,aa oo,cy,meyo»,~ro~7 45.W: WWS JSbnS v ~~~ ya~.h IIvM's um:s mm;s rsaws u><or r~ Joy °~: 20J3 IOJ9 ]US ]NS -e-~mn-aatorcu>:-~w~ay:-mm 10Q/ 1W9 -n~.,as Revenue Highlights - Investment Income :::e ':`? Month Amount Maturing Rate Eamed February 55,000,000 5.244% March 6,500,000 4.977% April 4,500,000 4.665% May 4,000,000 4.502% June 3,083,000 4.278% July 3,000,000 4.215% August 4,500,000 4.225% September 4,728,000 4.310% October 1,746,000 3.150% Total 537,057,000 1 Why the Drop in Rates? .The Federal Open Market Committee or °The Fed° has dropped the fedemi funds rate to 3.0°/¢ • The federal funds rate Is the rate that banks pay to borrow funds from the Federal Reserve. • Short tens interest rates are strongly impacted by this rate. • For past 2 months, I have been Investing in Certificate of Deposits and receiving approximatety .25°/¢ higher rates. Summary of Revenues Budget Year to Date Forecast Gam;r~ Revemre 8,905,225 4,727,659 9,376,000 Lease Revemre 4,730,000 1,E63,094 4,730,000 TIF Revenue 2,5~,DJ0 28,640 2,5,000 Investment Revernre 2,034,936 1,479,517 2,336,000 SalesB Use Tax 1,310,0]0 632,567 1,200,000 Other Revenues 917,600 455,831 1,003,W0 Pemtits BLicenses 281,000 22,338 81,W0 Tourism Reverue 150,000 94,440 180,000 Total Revenues 20,919,761 8,102,286 21,499,000 evenue Highlights - ~._~ ales & Use Taxes Budget ~ Forecast Sales Tax I 1,010,000 1,010,000 ~ Use Tax 300,000 190,000 Total 1,310,000 R S 1,200,000 :;:. Comments by the "Fed" 20;;; January 30, 2008 t,cv . "Finandal markets remain under considerable stress, and credit has tightened further for some businesses and households. Moreover, recent information Indicates a deepening of the housing contraGion as well as some softening in labor markets.° • "Todays policy aGion, combined with those taken eadier, should help to promote moderate growth over time and to mitigate fhe risks to economic aGivity.° ... ::::. Revenue Highlights :::;. ;;.a Budget Forecast PermRs & Licenses 281,000 81,000 Tourism Tax 150,000 180,000 Summary of Expenditures ... eet:. ..., ::as° Generel Fund Butlgat Year to Data EleGed OffidalslAdmN. 1,492,188 641,143 A4unidpal COUrt 184,090 57,743 Police Services 2,114,908 7,087,949 Communlcatlons 354,661 141,633 Ftre 6eMces 498,725 171,101 Pubfic Works 873,396 348,862 Balding SafetyiCodes 138,413 64,117 PadWPool 152,660 48,561 City Annex 26,500 8,285 Community Center 602,778 123,600 PlannUg 8 Eon. Oev. 238,049 122,859 Total 6,456,765 2,805,853 2 Expenditures Municipal Court •~ ~' • Prisoner Expenditures 0 2005 - 06 $20,538 0 2006 - 07 47,348 . 2007 -OS Forecast 25,000 o New Court Policy has reduced pdsoner days. Shayla contacts Judge if prisoner has not posted bond within 2 days. Judge then deader if the prisonercan be Released On Recognizance. -. Judge has substituted Work Release days for Jail Time in sane sentences. ..• ::e°.: Semi-Annual Published Report • State law requires that we publish in the local newspaper financial statements twice a year. .:. Expenditures st;e. ... Community Center • Healthy Citizen Initiative o Budget-5400,000 . Actual to 12/31/07 - 536,918 Approximately 225 households are partiGpating io°•`' ..•: Bond Proceeds 8~ Expenditures "~° Band Proceeds 540,265,000 Interest 508,913 Total Revenue 40,773,913 F~rpended to Date 15,317,734 Balance 525,456,179 • Interest Revenues are estimated at 52,000,000 by the time all proceeds are spent. 3