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Home My WebLink About2003-09-16Minutes of Regular Meeting of Board of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri September 16, 2003 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri, was held in the City Hall, of Riverside, Missouri, on September 16, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Betty Burch, Aldermen Burris, Looker, Darata, Legaard, Super and Beard. Also present were, David Blackburn, City Administrator, Louise Rusick, City Clerk, Chief Wylie Simpson, John Jackson, City Engineer, John McClelland, Matt Kitzi and Ben Prell, City Attorney's office. Alderman Flaws Alderman Looker moved to approve Alderman George Flaws resignation be Resignation effective September 12, 2003, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Burris, Darata, Legaard, Beard and Looker. Motion carries. Bill No. 2003-90 Alderman Bums moved to place Bill No. 2003-90 on its first reading, said bill Ratifying the appoint- ratifying the appointment of Ron Super as Alderman, Ward I to fill the approxi- Ron Super as mate (7) seven months remaining of the unexpired term of George Flaws which Alderman Ward I expires Apri12004, be ratified, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Burris, Darata, Legaazd, Beard and Looker. Motion carries. Ordinance No 2003-90 Alderman Burris moved to place Bill No. 2003-90 on its second reading, and Approved upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2003-90, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Legaard, Beard Looker and Burris. Motion carries. Swearing in of Ron Louise Rusick, City Clerk swore in Ron Super as Alderman, Ward I. Super Minutes, Aug. 19, 2003 Alderman Legaard moved that the minutes of August 19, 2003 be approved, Approved seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Legaard, Burris, Darata, Beard and Looker. Abstain: Alderman Super. Motion carries. Mins. 9/1/6/03 Minutes, Sept. 2, 2003 Alderman Legaard moved that the minutes of September 2, 2003 be approved Approved as corrected, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Legaard, Burris, Darata, Beard and Looker. Abstain: Alderman Super. Motion carries. Parks/Recreation Lori Rardeen, Pazks and Recreation Coordinator with Ed Trader, Parks/ Coord., Lori Razdeen Maintenance and Jason Hyken, Evolve Productions thanked the boazd spoke about the 1st for allowing the first concert to be held at the E.H. Young Riverfront Pazk concert in the park Lori mentioned the great support given by Chief Simpson and City Admin- istrator, David Blackburn. She hopes more concerts can entertain at the Park and Community Center. All concerts will be family oriented. The first night there were approximately (600) six hundred people. The band was very good. Lori said they didn't want to have sponsors for the fast time. The fast time would be free then build on sponsorship for next yeaz. She said they would like to have about six concerts per year, one on July 4'". Chief Simpson said it was very well organized. All of the advertising and performing costs will be presented to the board. The vendors revenue goes into the Riverfest account. Mr. Hyken named the other festivals he and his production company had arranged performances for, Irish Festivals and the Belgium Fat Tire Fest. He believes the E.H. Young Pazk could be a location for these festivals and others in the future. A proposal will be drawn up on how many concerts to take place and the information will be presented to the boazd. McGowan Cordon's Alderman Beazd moved to approve McGowan Cordon's change order request Change Order Req. No. 5 for Construction Services in the amount of $17,383.00 and the contract No. 5, Approved adjustment for alternates accepted, seconded by Alderman Looker, the vote was: Aye: Alderman Dazata, Legaard, Beazd, Looker and Burris. Abstain: Alderman Super. Motion carries. Lesa Parsons Lesa Parsons, Central States Mortuary, 4437 NW Gateway requested, from the Central States Mort. Board, to build a sidewalk on the north side (alley) the length of the building. request No action taken. KCP&L utility re- A discussion was held regarding the Kansas City Power & Light utility relocation agreement relocation agreement. The city no longer has use of this portion of the discussion right-of--way. Mins. 9/16/03 Asbestos Survey Bids The (2) two asbestos survey bids received for the below listed properties Announced will be discounted (total) if all the locations are done at one time: Bidder Motel Karr's Liebrands Coastal Total Occu-Tec,Inc $1,642. $ 657. $ 657. $ 657. $3,275. Clayton Group 1,450 1,250. 1,350. 1,250. 3,250. Asbestos Survey Bid Alderman Beard moved to approve Occu-Tec, Inc. to perform the asbestos Approved survey in the amount of $3,275 for all above listed properties, seconded by Alderman Burris, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Looker, Darata, Burris, Legaard and Beard. Abstain, Alderman Super. Motion carries. Storm Sewer Revision John presented to the board the storm sewer revisions for the L-385 stating discussion for the Option 1 additional constmction costs of $28,000 and additional savings L-385 30" RCP and Junction Boxes and field inlet, a savings of $143,000. John said the city would go out for bid in a couple of weeks. Bill No. 2003-86 Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 2003-86 on its first reading, Payment of said Bill authorizing the payment of certain indebtedness listed therein, Indebtedness seconded by Alderman Looker, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Looker, Darata, Burns, Legaard and Beard. Abstain: Alderman Super. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2003-86 Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 2003-86 on its second reading, Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2003-86, seconded by Alderman Legaard, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Burris, Legaard, Beard and Looker. Abstain: Alderman Super. Motion carries. Bill No. 2003-87 Alderman Burns moved to place Bill No. 2003-87 on its first reading, said Authorizing the city Bill authorizing the City of Riverside, Missouri, to employ Holly D'Ann to employ Holly Phillips as a full time employee, to the position of Receptionist for the City of Phillips as receptionist Riverside and the salary for this position be set at $24,000 annually with full benefits and a working test period of (6) six months and the start date will be October 1 s`, seconded by Alderman Looker, the vote was: Mins. 9/16/03 Aye: Aldermen Burris, Darata, Legaard, Beard and Looker. Abstain: Alderman Super. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2003-87 Alderman Looker moved to place Bill No. 2003-87 on its second reading, Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2003-87, seconded by Alderman Burris vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Burris, Legaard, Beard and Looker. Abstain: Alderman Super. Motion carries. Bill No. 2003-88 Alderman Burris moved to place Bill No. 2003-88 on its first reading, said Authorizing the Mayor Bill authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement by and between the to execute an agree- City of Riverside, Missouri and Kansas City Power and Light Company ment between the city regarding relocation of utilities for roadway improvements, seconded by and KCP&L re: reloca- Alderman Looker, the vote was: tion of utilites for roadway improvements Aye: Aldermen Looker, Beard, Legaard, Darata and Burris. Abstain: Alderman Super. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2003-88 Alderman Looker moved to place Bill No. 2003-88 on its second reading, Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2003-88, seconded by Alderman Legaard, the vote was: Aye: Alderren Darata, Burris, Legaard, Beard and Looker. Abstain: Alderman Super. Motion carries. Bill No. 2003-89 Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 2003-89 on its first reading, said Authorizing the Mayor Bill authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement by and between the City to execute an agree- of Riverside, Missouri and Larry and Patsy Gromer regarding the acquisition ment between Larry & of certain property through eminent domain, seconded by Alderman Burris, the Patsy Gromer regarding vote was: the acquisition of certain property through eminent Aye: Aldermen Burris, Legaard, Beard, Looker and Darata. domain Abstain: Alderman Super. Motion carries. 40K Discussion Mayor Burch said UMB Bank will no longer handle the city's 401K plan, Retirement Savings Plan & Trust. The city has had this plan since 1983 with UMB. Another plan is being investigated. Kelly Martin with Ameritas has put a plan together with the fee of $1,300. Mins. 9/16/03 Recess A brief recess was called at 9:03 p.m. Reconvened The Mayor and board answered to roll call at 9:15 p.m. Proclamation for Alderman Legaazd moved to approve a proclamation for Senior Citizen month Senior Citizen month of October, seconded by Alderman Looker, the vote was: of October, Approved Aye: Aldermen Burns, Super, Darata, Legaard, Beard and Looker. Motion carries Fall clean up dates October 17, 18, 24 and 25th aze the dates set for fall cleanup. John McClelland, John McClelland, Armstrong, Teasdale presented the board with a check for Armstrong, Teasdale, $1,000 for the Riverfest. presents check for $1,000 for Riverfest A Governor's dinner is tentatively planned October 6s' or 13'" at the Community Center and a town hall meeting with Riverside residents to see what projects are underway in the city. Motion for Closed Alderman Legaard moved that the meeting go into closed session, pursuant to Session RSMo 610.021(1) for discussion of Legal Issues, RSMo 610.021(2) Real Estate and 610.021(3) Personnel Issues with the City Attorney, seconded by Alderman Burris, and the vote was: Aye: Alderman Beard, Dazata, Burris, Super, Looker and Legaard. Motion Cazries. Motion for Open Alderman Legaard moved that the meeting go into open session at Session seconded by Alderman Burris, and the vote was: Aye: Alderman Burris, Looker, Darata, Legaard, Beard and Super. Motion Carries. Announcements The Riverfest parade starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 20°i. A levee tour is planned for October 151 at 4:45 p.m. The Argosy tour is planned for Monday, October 6th. Adjournment By unanimous decision, the board adjourned at 10:00 p.m. C~ Clerk