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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-09-29~.. ~ ~,. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF ~- BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI SEPTEMBER 29, 1987 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri was held in the City Hall in Riverside on September 29, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. On a roll call, Aldermen Karr, Burch, Best, Peeler, and Shepard were present, Wedua absent. Mayor Holmes called said meeting to order. It was decided to dispense with the reading of the minutes of September 15, 1987, for the present time. The Missouri Cities Water Company people are present to inform the residents of the city of their plans for improving the water flow within the City. Mr. Lynn Boltman of St. Charles, Mr. Tony O'Malley (design engineer from Larkin & Associates) Bill Sankfield (head of the Water and Sewer Department and representative on the Public Service Commission) and Dave Williams of this area. Mr. Boltman explained to the people that when Woodbridge Foam first wanted to manufacture the seats for the automobiles, Mr. John Brown came to the Water Company and asked if they would build a water tower to provide the ample supply of water for them; and the Water Company referred Mr. Brown to the City of Riveride since that have previously had a similar situation in ~ another city and was quite certain that the City could get federal funds to help build the water tower. Now the tower is built and he said they will not have to use the pumps in Indian Hills when they complete their installation of the larger water lines (10" at Gateway Drive and Riverside Drive, 8" on Woodland Drive to Pawnee Drive). He also said they were going to put in a 6" line down South Drive for 600 feet and a 6" line down Hillside Drive for 600 feet. Water hydrants will be placed every 600 feet in Indian Hills and on Hillside and South, the 6" line will end with a water hydrant.' Mr. Boltman said that in 1989 they would complete the loop of South Drive and Hillside Drive. He stated ..the cost of this improvement would be approximately $130,000.00 ($104:,OOO,in Indian Hills and 25 to 30 thousand on Hillside and South Drives). The water lines from the water tower will go in both. directions on High Drive, and are to be kept open at all times. Mayor Holmes explained that the City had-paid the difference between what the Federal Government had given and the cost of the Water Tower. Mr. Boltman s at by their making the improvements~in the water lines, this woul ~ ncrease the cost of water, throughout the entire city. Harold Freitog, 8041 Perry, Apt. 173, Overland Park, Kansas, representing Woodbridge Corporation Kansas City Foam, 555 N.W. Platte and Valley Drive, inquired concerning his request for business license to manufacture automobile seat pads, arm and head rests. It appeared that the City's Engineer had passed on the inspection of the building and thought Minutes of Reg. Meeting ~.. Page 2, Sept. 29, 1987 that an occupancy permit would be in order. However, there was one portion of the documents not completed and that was concerning the lift station. This could be completed by the City Attorney. Best moved that the City issue an occupancy permit to Woodbridge Corporation Kansas City Foam Company subject to the legal documents being satisfied by the City Attorney, seconded by Karr, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Peeler and Shepard voted aye; Wedua absent. Mr. Ed Trader, 849 Valley Lane, was present and informed the Mayor and Board that there is quite an odor coming from the drainage in the area of his house at said location. He would like to know what could be done about this situation. This matter was discussed and it was decided that the County Health Officer should come to area and see if he has some solution. Mr. Trader also said that the weeds need to be cut and that he has many times cut the weeds a distance from his yard. The City is to contact the owner of the property to see if they will cut the weeds. It was brought up that Azorsky's would like to sell Deli Packaged Food, however it was not quite clear whether he wanted to make the sandwiches, hotdogs, etc. at the store or whether they were pre-packaged sandwiches. It was suggested that Mr. Azorsky come to the next meeting to explain dust what ~ he wanted to do. The water tower is to be complete byOetebo~9, 1987. Mr. Durney inquired of the City if the Fire Department could wash out the inside of the tower. This matter was discussed and it was felt that this would not work out very well if the City would have afire at the same time. Karr moved that Bill No. 87-39 being bill requesting bids on $800,000.00 on October 15, 1987, seconded by Burch, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Peeler and Shepard voted aye; Wedua absent, said bill was accordingly read. Karr moved that Bill No. 87-39 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Burch, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Peeler and Shepard voted aye; Wedua absent, said bill was accordingly read. Karr moved that Bill No. 87-39 be placed on its third reading and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 87-39, seconded by Best, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Peeler and Shepard voted aye; Wedua absent, said bill was accordingly read, attached hereto and made a part hereof, approved by Mayor Holmes and became Ordinance No. 87-39. It was agreed to paint the water tower a light blue, tan or light gray, and the City's Logo could be painted on the tower, provided it was approved by the original owners of the property. ,- -. ~ Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 3, Sept. 29, 1987 Karr moved that Public Safety Officer Dennis Jones be given his longevity pay of 1/2 of 18 of his base pay and that same be Bill No. 87-40, and placed on its first reading, seconded by Best, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Peeler, and Shepard voted aye; Wedua absent; said bill was accordingly read. Burch moved that Bill No. 87-40 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Karr, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best,+ ~Peelend Shepard voted aye; said bill was accordingly read. ~J' Gvo~r/uc' nasc'077`` Best moved that Bill No. 87-40 be placed on its third reading and upon passage of same become Ordinance N0. 87-40, seconded by Shepard, the roll was call and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Peeler and Shepard voted aye; Wedua absent, said bill was accordingly read, attached hereto and made a part hereof, approved by Mayor Holmes and became Ordinance No. 87-40. Best advised that he and his committee had narrowed down the applicants for maintenance person to three and perhaps they have it down to two at the present time and would like to do a little more checking and will then recommend the one they feel is best suited for the position. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion `'' duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.