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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-10-06.F. a `,, MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI October 6, 1987 A regular meeting of the board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri was held in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri on October 6, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. The roll was called and Aldermen Karr, Burch, Best, Peeler, Wedua and Shepard were present. Mayor Holmes called said meeting to order. It was decided to defer the reading of the Minutes of September 15 and September 29, 1987. Debbie Lewis, 2805 N. E. 64th Street, Gladstone, Missouri, presented a Business License Application for Deb's Supplies at 4434 N.W. Gateway. This is for the selling of surplus merchandise - new and salvaged items. They said they were going to Jefferson City on October 7, 1987 to secure a sales tax number. Also all of this merchandise will be on the inside of the building. This was approved subject to the payment of the fee and securing a sales tax number. Tina MacDowell, 6901 N. Dawn Lane, Kansas City, MO 64151, presented a Business License Application for Kids, Inc. at the Family Jubilee Church on N.W. Gateway, for pre school and day care center. She said she plans to L. have about 34 or 35 children. They have applied to the state for the license and are expecting it shortly. This was approved subject to their securing a State License, approval by the Platte County Health Department and payment of the fee. Jack Crawford, 4010 N.W. South Drive, presented an application for the building of a shed at said location. The building would be 10' x 6'. Also presented was an approval by the Board of Zoning Adjustment. This was approved subject to the payment of the fee. Mr. Lundy presented an application for a sign - Direct Air Transport, Inc. at 617 N.W. Business Park Lane. This was approved subject to the payment of the fee. Don Tarvin, 1900 N.E. 54th Terrace, Kansas City, Mo 64118 presented an application for a house at 5020 Strathburry. In going over the plans and drawings, it appeared Mr. Tarvin was approximately 150 sq. ft. short of complying with the building code. It appeared that he had three alternatives, (1) check with City Attorney to see if this complies; (2) increase the square footage and (3) get a,.variance from the Board of Zoning Adjustments. A poll of the aldermen agreed that these were the choices for Mr. Tarvin to choose from. Mr. Tarvin is to wait until tomorrow .for City attorney's opinion as to whether or not this building would comply with the building code. ~-. ~~ Minutes of Reg. Meeting ~"' Page 2, Oct. 6, 1987 Don Deister, 6803 N.W. Overland Drive, Kansas City, MO 64151, presented a Business Building Application along with the prints and platte, and also presented was an application for a Special Permit because of the location being in the flood plains area. Everything appeared to be in order. These were approved subject to approval by the City Engineer and the payment of the fees. Mrs. Kay Hannawalt, 512 N.W. Cherokee Drive, inquired of the Mayor and Board as to whether or not she could build a half pipe for her sons to use their skate boards on. This matter was discussed and it was agreed that Mrs. Hannawalt should ask the adjoining neighbors as to whether or not they would oppose this construction and bring their written consent at the next meeting. Mr. R. Brooks Wade, Jr. of Crowley, Wade, Milstead, Inc., 3200 S.M. 291, Independence, MO spoke to the Mayor and Board concerning construction of interceptors sewers in the City. He said the materials that was previously assembled for the construction of sewer lines in the City could be used, however he said that the costs would have to be changed. Mr. Wade said the City could get grants, State and Federal, however it still would cost lots to install a sewer system for everyone in the City. Also Bonds could be voted in. He said that if he could be of help to the City when they decided to install sewers, he would be glad to get back with them. Messrs. Peeler, Wedua and Karr met with the Missouri Highway Department to find out what portion of what highways they wanted Riverside to accept. From their conversation with the Highway people, it appeared they did not really care if we accepted the streets. Peeler said he would meet with them again to see if the City could get a deed for the area the State is donating to the City and a description of the property the city would be accepting. Peeler wanted to check with City Attorney concerning the use of our fail or keeping prisoners for a short while, since previously on account of insurance it was recommended that we do not keep any prisoners in Jail. Peeler said he would talk to City Attorney Witt. Wedua said that Purcell would haul, blade and help with the blacktopping of Northwood Road. It was felt that the Parkville Special Benefit Road District should be contacted and asked if they would go 1/2 on the cost of blacktopping a portion of Northwood Road. It was felt that the cost of the portion they intended to blacktop would cost in the vicinity of $13,000.00 and Purcell would do all the grading. Shepard said she talked to Carol Thorp of the Emergency Planning Commission and was told that the County was setting up a plan which Ms. Thorp said the City could 3oin in. There was going to be a Hazardous Material Seminar October 12 - 16 at Park Place Hotel at 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and she said she would attend one of the ,~- days . ~. .~ Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 3, Oct. 6, 1987 City Clerk Burch said that the color of paint agreed upon for painting the water tower was a light blue. She said that the price for painting our logo along with the painting of the Tower would be $5800.00 and the logo would be on the tower twice. A pole of the Board was taken to see whether or not they would be in favor of the logo being painted on the tower for the sum of $5800.00 and Karr, Burch, Best, Peeler, Wedua and Shepard voted aye. City Clerk Burch brought up the matter of the keys for the Water Tower and it was agreeable that the Missouri Cities Water Company should keep one key. Concerning the Scotts' dog, it was decided that since Mrs. Scott did not have the money to pay for the treatment that the city use the animal control budgeted money. City Clerk Burch said she had an inquiry as to whether or not Christmas trees could be purchased and stored now in one of the warehouses and in November be sold to the people selling Christmas Trees. This appeared to be in order, however they do have to complete a business license application and pay the fee along with securing a sales tax number. ~ City Clerk Betty Burch said that Azorsky's wanted to sell the pre- packaged sandwiches only. Chief Fred McDaniel said that Robert Edwards has qualified for being a Public Safety Officer and recommends that he be employed as such. Wedua moved that we accept the recommendation of Chief McDaniel and employ Robert Edwards as a Public Safety Officer, and that same be Bill No. 87-41 and placed on its first reading,seconded by Karr, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Peeler, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; said bill was accordingly read. Karr moved that Bill No. 87-41 be placed on it second reading, seconded by Burch, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Peeler, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; said bill was accordingly read. Karr moved that Bill N0. 87-41 be placed on its third reading and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 87-41, seconded by Burch, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Peeler, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; said bill was accordingly read, attached hereto and made a part hereof, approved by Mayor Holmes and became Ordinance No. 87-41. Chief Fred McDaniel said that at the Public Safety meeting he presented the application of Geraldean Butler for the position of dispatcher, stating that she has had experience in that work and would like the city to employ her. Minutes of Reg. Meeting ~ Page 4, Oct. 6, 1987 Wedua moved that we accept the recommendation of Chief McDaniel and employ Geraldean Butler as Dispatcher and that same be bill No. 87-42, seconded by Karr, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Peeler, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; said bill was accordingly read. Karr moved that Bill No. 87-42 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Best, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Peeler, Wedua and Shepard voted aye. Karr moved that bill No. 87-42 be placed on its third reading and upon passage of same become ordinance No. 87-42, seconded by Wedua, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Peeler, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; said bill was accordingly read, attached hereto and made a part hereof, approved by Mayor Holmes and became Ordinance No. 87-42. Chief Fred McDaniel said that this is Fire Prevention Week. Chief Fred McDaniel said that he would like for Palmer, Shelton and him to attend the Hazardous Materials Seminar which would cost the city approximately 56 hours of overtime. This matter was discussed. Best moved that Chief McDaniel be allowed to send whoever is needed to ~ the Hazardous Materials Seminar at the minimum cost and minimum risk to the city, seconded by Wedua, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Peeler, Wedua and Shepard voted aye. Peeler said that the committee had reviewed all the applicants for a maintenance person and found three that would be acceptable and then brought the number down to two. It was thought that since City Clerk Betty Burch would be in charge of the person that she should look over the applications, which she did and also Jim Burch said he took the two men out with the truck and tractor. It appeared that the majority of the people thought Mr. McGowen should be the City's new maintenance person. Burch moved that the city pay the Maintenance person the sum of $8.00 per hour, seconded by Karr, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Peeler, Wedua and Shepard voted aye. City Clerk Betty Burch brought out that there would be a Planning Commission hearing on October 22, 1987 for truck loading facilities and to amend the ordinance accordingly. The minutes of September 15, 1987, were read and approved as corrected. The minutes of September 29, 1987 were read and approved as corrected. There being no further business to come before the board, upon motion made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at 10:52 p.m. ~" ~ ~~