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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-04-17 Regular Meeting MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF ALDERMEN RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Tuesday, April 17, 2012 7:00 p.m. The Board of Aldermen for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met in regular session in the Board of Aldermen Chambers at City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri, on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Mayor Rose called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Ron Super, Brad Cope, Bernie Bruns, Dave Hurt, Mike Fuller, and Aaron Thatcher. Also present were City Administrator David Blackburn, City Attorney Nancy Thompson, City Clerk Robin Littrell, Community Development Director Mike Duffy, Finance Director ponna Resz, Public Works Director Tom Wooddell, Community Development Assistant Sarah Wagner, Capital Projects Engineer Travis Hoover, Public Safety Director Greg Mills, Fire Chief Gordy Fowlston, and Community Relations Director Meredith Hauck. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT None. eill No. 2012-017 Alderman Cope moved to accept first reading and place Bill Election Certification No. 2012-017 on second & final reading, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Cope, Thatcher, Super, Hurt, Fuller, and Bruns. Motion carries 6-0. Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Bill 2012-017 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Bruns, Super, Hurt, and Fuller. Motion carried 6-0. Mayor Rose thanked Alderman Dave Hurt and Alderman Bernie Bruns for their six years of service. They have been on the Board for Kathy's entire tenure as Mayor and together a great deal has been accomplished. There have been challenges from the beginning and the City has come a long way in six years. Thank you for the time and effort given to serve the City. Equally as exciting, we are celebrating two new people coming on the board tonight. I also want Bernie and Dave to know they should come and celebrate the city's successes down the road, because they have played an important role. 1 SWEARING IN OF ELECTED Mayor Kathleen L. Rose, Aldermen Ron Super, Seth DeRose, and OFFICIALS Art Homer were sworn in by City Clerk Robin Littrell. ADJOURN AND RECESS Alderman Thatcher moved to adjourn meeting and recess at 7:07 p.m. for a cake and punch reception to honor Alderman Hurt and Bruns and celebrate the election of Alderman Homer and DeRose, second by Alderman Bruns. Yes: Thatcher, Bruns, Super, Hurt, Cope, and Fuller. Motion carried 6-0. Mayor Rose called the meeting back to order at 7:25 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Ron Super, Brad Cope, Seth DeRose, Art Homer, and Aaron Thatcher. Also present were City Administrator David Blackburn, City Attorney Nancy Thompson, City Clerk Robin Littrell, Community Development Director Mike Duffy, Finance Director ponna Resz, Public Works Director Tom Wooddell, Community Development Assistant Sarah Wagner, Capital Projects Engineer Travis Hoover, Public Safety Director Greg Mills, Fire Chief Gordy Fowlston, and Community Relations Director Meredith Hauck. MOTION FOR BOARD Alderman Thatcher moved that Alderman Ron Super be appointed PRESIDENT as Board President for a one year term, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, DeRose, and Homer. Abstain: Super Motion carried 4-0-1. CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the Consent Agenda, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, DeRose, Homer, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. MINUTES OF 04-02-12 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the minutes of the April 2, 2012 meeting, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, DeRose, Homer, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. MARCH COURT REPORT Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the March 2012 Court Report, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, DeRose, Homer, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. RESOLUTION 2012-042 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Bill R-2012-042 authorizing Bill Pay expenditure of funds for weeks ending April 6'" and April 13� second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, DeRose, Homer, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. RESOLUTION 2012-043 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2012-043 2 RESOLUTION 2012-043 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2012-043 Frakes to P&Z appointing Jim Frakes to the Planning and Zoning Commission, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, DeRose, Homer, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. RESOLUTION 2012-044 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2012-044 Lombardo to P&Z appointing Mike Lombardo to the Planning and Zoning Commission, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, DeRose, Homer, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. RESOLUTION 2012-Oa5 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2012-045 Melton to P&Z reappointing Cheryl Melton to the Planning and Zoning Commission, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, DeRose, Homer, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. RESOLUTION 2012-046 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2012-046 Uhl to P&Z reappointing Ray Uhl to the Planning and Zoning Commission, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, DeRose, Homer, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. RESOLUTION 2072-047 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2012-047 Affirmative Action Plan approving the adoption and implementation of an a�rmative action plan policy in connection with Community Block Grant Projects, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, DeRose, Homer, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. RESOLUTION 2012-051 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2012-051 Non-Discrimination/Grievance establishing a policy for non-discrimination on the basis of Disability and the Grievance Procedure, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, DeRose, Homer, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. REGUTAR AGENDA Temp. Liquor License Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the Temporary Liquor Scottish Highland Games License for June 8 thru June 10, 2012, contingent upon State Liquor Control approval, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Homer, Super, and DeRose. Motion carried 5-0. 3 RESOLUTION 2012-048 Capital Projects Engineer Travis Hoover explained that MoDot LG Barcus & Sons, Inc. must approve the low bidder on this project following our approval, since this is a MoDot project. Alderman Cope moved to approve Resolution 2012-048 awarding the bid for the Vivion Road Bridge over Line Creek Project to LG Barcus & Sons, Inc., second by Alderman Super. Yes: Cope, Super, Thatcher, DeRose, and Homer. Motion carried 5-0. BILL NO. 2072-018 City Clerk Robin Littrell gave first reading of Bill No. 2012-018. Final Plat of Replat Lot 13 Alderman Thatcher moved to accept first reading and place Bill No. 2012-018 on second and final reading, second by Alderman Super. Yes: Thatcher, Super, Homer, DeRose, and Cope. Motion carried 5-0. Alderman Cope moved to approve Bill 2012-018 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Cope, Thatcher, DeRose, Homer, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. RESOLUTION 2012-049 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2012-049 Purchase Lot 1 Replat Lot 13 authorizing the purchase of Lot 1 of the Replat of Lot 13 Riverside Horizons East First Plat from the IDA, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Super, DeRose, and Homer. Motion carried 5-0. RESOLUTION 2012-050 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2012-050 Agreement Purchase & Sale authorizing the City to enter into an agreement of purchase and sale, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, DeRose, Homer, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. BILL NO. 2072-019 City Clerk Robin Littrell gave first reading of Bill No. 2012-019. Reappoint Judge Ferguson Alderman Cope moved to accept first reading and place Bill No. 2012-019 on second and final reading, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Cope, Thatcher, Homer, Super, and DeRose. Motion carried 5-0. Alderman Super moved to approve Bill 2012-019 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Super, Cope, Homer, DeRose, and Thatcher. Motion carried 5-0. 4 Fire New Hire — Gray 019. Public Safety Director Mills gave a brief overview of the need for the new hires in the Fire Department to help inform the newly elected aldermen. Alderman Cope moved to accept first reading and place Bill No. 2012-020 on second and final reading, second by Alderman Super. Yes: Cope, Super, Homer, Thatcher, and DeRose. Motion carried 5-0. Alderman Cope moved to approve Bill 2012-020 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Cope, Thatcher, Super, DeRose, and Homer. Motion carried 5-0. BILL NO. 2072-021 City Clerk Robin Littrell gave first reading of Bill No. 2012- Fire New Hire — Dressler 021. To help inform the newly elected aldermen, Public Safety Director Mills gave a brief overview of the need for the new hires in the Fire Department. Alderman Cope moved to accept first reading and place Bill No. 2012-021 on second and final reading, second by Alderman DeRose. Yes: Cope, DeRose, Super, and Homer. Abstain: Thatcher Motion carried 4-0-1. Alderman Super moved to approve Bill 2012-021 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Homer. Yes: Super, Homer, Cope, and DeRose. Abstain: Thatcher Motion carried 4-0 -1. BILL NO. 2012-022 City Clerk Robin Littrell gave first reading of Bill No. 2012- Platte Co Stormwater Grant 022. Capital Projects Engineer gave a brief overview of the grant. Alderman Thatcher moved to accept first reading and place Bill No. 2012-022 on second and final reading, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Homer, DeRose, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. Alderman Cope moved to approve Bill 2012-022 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Cope, Thatcher, DeRose, Super, and Homer. Motion carried 5-0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator David Blackburn told the Board that he met with Kansas City Missouri today to discuss the sewer billing further. 5 We hope to have numbers by the end of the week to present to you by the next meeting along with options for the billing for the City of Riverside. We will need a system in place by May 24` ADMINISTRATION Community Relations Director Meredith Hauck along with Omni representative Shawn Moore held discussion of the performance evaluation system and options we are looking at for this year as a transition year and begin a new process for next year. Basically there are two options for this year, either continue with the current system one more year using the evaluation tool already in place and give merit increases based off the evaluations or give across the board salary increases where everyone receives the same percentage. It is your choice and does not have to be made tonight, but we need direction soon. In the future we would continue evaluations, but probably use a different tool. We need to work on job descriptions, supervisor training, possible evaluations that fit different departments, and the system of feedback. Following discussion with the Mayor and Board, Mayor Rose said that maybe we should do the same process for one more year, but then Hauck explained that for six months the employees have been told the system is broken and to continue with the same "broken" system would be a concern of the employees and morale. Following further discussion, other alternatives will be explored and brought back to the Board. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community Development Director Mike Duffy remarked that there are rumors of a new location for Quik Trip. Until they bring a project to us, they are only rumors, but we have heard that they are looking at purchasing The Dirt Man, Deb's Diner, Ray's Muffler, and property behind that area. They did have surveyors out last week. We will have conversations with Quik Trip when they bring the project to us regarding the present location and their plans. Ward boundary discussions were held and will be looked at in the near future and we will have a workshop on this issue. I also want to let you know that Todd Probasco resigned and his last day will be May 1, 2012. He is going to Gillette, Wyoming as a county building inspector. We have ads out for a new inspector. ENGINEERING The engineers will be here next week for the Quarterly Update. FINANCE Finance Director Resz provided a gaming summary of March activity at Argosy for the Board's review. A budget calendar was passed out to each Board member. Also, an FYI about some older invoices from Cook, Flatt & Strobel that will be on the next bill pay for your discretion. PUBLIC SAFETY No Report. PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Director Tom Wooddell reported that a costly repair to a rooftop unit on the Public Safety building is going to need to 6 PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Director Tom Wooddell reported that a costly repair to a rooftop unit on the Public Safety building is going to need to be done and the cost will be between $4,500 and $5,000. We wanted you to be aware of that issue. We received a call from the Park Hill South High School and their Senior Class and the National Honor Society are going to pick up trash around 3 p.m. tomorrow afternoon along Gateway. PARKS & RECREATION Hauck and Wooddell explained where the Missouri Riverfrom trail is located and zone areas. Discussion of zone closures because of copper theft at Intercon and information was shared with the Board regarding the process necessary to open and close zones and who has authority to open and close zones. We will keep you updated on this issue. We do have the Recycling Extravaganza being held this Saturday from 8 to noon. LEVEE BOARD REPORT City Administrator Blackburn shared that Magellan has a black line that is exposed in the river. They are going to try to work on it by barge. Mike talked with Ms. Carlson about easements on the land behind Hawg Jaw Fritz and she stated that she would like to sell them. The Corp wants to do some repair work in that area and she now says she wants to sell the land. Duffy explained that she would like $35,000 for the three sections. The city will have discussions with the owner. Discussion of a fence bill received from the Levee District. MAYOR'S DISCUSSION I have a few things this evening and will begin with the trail maintenance. Invoice was received yesterday from Briarcliff for work on the trail. It is for approximately $3,000. Discussion was held regarding this issue. We will discuss further at the next meeting. The DC Fly-In is coming up soon and we need to get a list of attendees and get those reservations completed. Yesterday Travis and I went to different areas of the city and looked at some concerns of our residents; Rogers on Merrimac and 5049 Flintridge. Discussion on both concerns was held. Premium Waters Groundbreaking will be next week on April 25�' at 10 a.m. BOARD OF ALDERMEN Alderman Cope — Nothing to report. Alderman DeRose — Nothing to report. Alderman Homer— Nothing to report. Alderman Thatcher— Nothing to report. 7 Alderman Super — We had a very disappointing turnout on Election Day, even with beautrful weather. I hope November will be better. BREAK @ 9:06 P.M. Alderman Thatcher moved to have a five minute break at 9:06 p.m., second by Alderman Homer. Yes: Thatcher, Homer, Cope, DeRose, and Super. Motion carried 5-0. BACK FROM BREAK @ 9:16 P.M. MOTION TO ENTER INTO Alderman Thatcher moved that the meeting go into closed CLOSED @ 9:17 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 DeRose. Yes: Thatcher, DeRose, Super, Cope, and Homer. Motion carried 5-0. MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Super moved closed session be adjourned at CLOSED @ 10:31 P.M. 10:31 p.m. with action taken, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Super, Thatcher, Cope, Homer, and DeRose. Motion carried 5-0. MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Super moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:32 p.m., second by Alderman Homer. Yes: Super, Homer, Thatcher, DeRose, and Cope. Motion carried 5-0. , , . , . , ��� _ , c Robin Littre , City Clerk 8