HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-07Minutes of Regular Meeting of
Board of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri
October 7, 2008
A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri, was held in the City Hall of
Riverside, Missouri, on October 7, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Fuller, Darata, Bruns, Hurt, Salyer and Super.
Also present were David Blackburn, City Administrator, Mike Duffy, Drrector of Community Development,
Louise Rusick, City Clerk, Jane Henry, Executive Administration Assistant, Chief Greg Mills, Public Safety,
Meredith Hauck, Coordinator of Communications and External Affairs and John McClelland, City Attorney.
Motion for Alderman Bruns moved that the meeting go into closed session, pursuant to
Closed Session RSMo 610.021(1) Legal Issues, seconded by Alderman Fuller, the vote was:
6:30 p.m.
Aye: Aldermen Super, Darata, Hurt, Salyer, Bruns and Fuller.
Motion carries.
Motion for Alderman Hurt moved that the meeting go into open session, seconded by
Open Session Alderman Bruns, the vote was:
7:00 p.m.
Aye: Aldermen Bruns, Darata, Hurt, Salyer, Fuller and Super.
Motion carries.
Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Rose started the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance with the audience joining in.
Mayor Rose asked for any comments from the public and there were none.
Minutes of Sept. 16~' Alderman Darata moved to approve the minutes as corrected, for September 16, 2008,
Approved seconded by Alderman Hurt, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Darata, Fuller, Salyer, Bruns, Super and Hurt.
Motion carries.
City Administrator David gave a summary to the board on the report as follows:
There is a new recycling container located next to the existing paper recycling bin an
the municipal campus near Public Safety. This new container is for aluminum (cans, foil
and pans), plastic (milk, juice, soda, water and detergent bottles), steel (food cans-empty
aerosol cans and labels) cardboard (flattened corrugated, brown paper bags and
paperboard) and phone books. No glass is allowed. This container is open to the public.
For the healthy initiative there are 3-4 persons for every unit and there are 190 units.
Last Saturday was a good success for Household Hazardous Waste and there were
may compliments on our city people that served for the event. People had to be
turned away at the end of time for collection.
MoDot and TranSystems will host a ~ublic meeting on the Vivion Road Corridor project
Mins. 10/7/08 at the Community Center, October 9 from 4-7 p.m.
In September, 1,469 people attended 52 events at the Community Center.
In September, there were 7,280 visitors to the Riverside Web Site.
Besides the usual board of aldermen meetings and planning and zoning meetings,
in October the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon will take place, Fire Extinguisher anti
Home Safety Class, City Wide Garage Sale, Community Clean Up, Pazk Hill South
Homecoming Parade, Fire Safety Open House, Tourism Commission meeting, Family
Halloween Bash and the Platte County Senior Health Fair.
Out of 530 code violations, 489 have been resolved.
There was 1 building permit, 6 miscellaneous permits issued and 10 inspections
completed from September 15's through September 26`s.
There was 1 change of use permit and 1 final plat approved for September 15-Septerrioer
26s'.
Public Works jobs were mosquito spraying, campus maintenance, mowing, building
maintenance, street cleaning, parks grounds maintenance, trail repair, baseball field
care, playground maintenance, pool maintenance, safety meetings/ training, sidewalk
repair, street patching, vehicle maintenance, street sign maintenance, street patching
maintenance, shop maintenance, trash on right of ways, tree trimming, civic events,
miscellaneous maintenance and special superintendent duties.
Continued landscaping work, installing waterfall and pool, installing gas line and began
the roadway patching and cleanup for the gas line occurred on Northwood Road.
At Rinker, remaining is the removal of the fence.
At Horizons Pazkway South, a punch list was submitted for final completion.
At Horizons Pazkway North, continued removal of SB lanes of 9 Hwy, fill for 9 Hgy.
and Horizons intersection, work on Bent 2, utility location under Vandepopulier.
For the Line Creek Bridges, grading began for the Line Creek Bridge, completed setting
girders for the Oxbow Bridge and decking.
For the Welcome Plaza, continue stacking brick for the clock tower, construction of the
fountain wall and began laying drain lines and utility lines.
At the West Argosy access, hauling fill and grading occurred, began laying storm sewer,
and installing utility crossings.
For the 2008 Street Maintenance Program, replacing curb and gutter throughout the city
is continuing.
Pyramid Construction was issued a notice to begin construction on the lift station.
At the Briarcliff project, grading continues, building structures, installing storm sewer
laying asphalt parking lots and layout of landscaping.
For the Montebella project, conduit is being installed for underground power, installing
Mins. 10/7/08 gas service lines and building houses.
Court Report for Alderman Darata moved to approve the Court Report for September, 2008,
September, Approved seconded by Alderman Fuller, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Super, Darata, Hurt, Salyer and Bruns.
Motion carries.
Special Use Permit, Alderman Fuller moved to table a request for a Special Use Permit for Ascot LLC,
for Ascot LLC, 4141 Riverside Street, seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was:
tabled
Aye: Aldermen Hurt, Salyer, Fuller, Bruns, Super and Darata.
Motion carries.
City Engineer comments Sabin is requesting approval for a change order for the Argosy Casino Pazkway West
to a fast track design of the project, the utility crossing under Argosy
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Casino Parkway and Horizons Parkway were not included in the original bid items.
In order to avoid immediate roadway impacts after the Parkway is constructed, it was
The project is scheduled
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detemvned that the placement of utility cross
for completion in December 2008. The change order was not a part of the contract.
Change Order for J.M. Alderman Fuller moved to approve a Change Order for J.M. Fahey for Argosy Casino
Fahey, Approved Parkway West at a cost of $213,774.24, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Super, Dazata, Hurt, Salyer and Bruns.
Motion carries.
Notice to proceed has been given to Pyramid Construction on September 8th for the lift
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days will be
station. The job has not started yet, but starting the week of October 13`
counted.
Last week, Donna was approached by Stiffel, Nicholaus regarding our bonds and willing
to sell certain bonds at a discount and buy them back and the transaction was closed
on today. The transaction that occurred was we purchased $620,000 in principal for
$547,000 making a total savings of $73,000. Stiffel, Nicholaus indicated this has more to
do with institutions trying to get rid of paper now for cash and they are willing to
sacrifice a short term loss.
Donna requested to be on the next agenda for the board to authorize her to perform
these types of transactions in the future.
Fire Division Chief, Gordon presented a hand drawn map showing placement of the fire hydrants and
Gordon Fowlston, and apartment complexes with house numbers. This is still work in progress.
comments
Alderman Salyer asked what happened to the GIS plan and Mike Duffy said we are
starting to work on it with the county and make sure Public Safety's software (Firehouse)
is compatible.
Public Works Director, Jeff was present to represent the Park Board. Public Works staff received some bids from
Jeff Rupp's presentation Decorative Lights & Decorations and the bid was incomplete and Creative Displays
refused to bid due to they supply Decorative Lights & Decorations. A complete bid
was received from Manneco and given to the board for their consideration to approve.
2008-108
Bill No Alderman Super moved to place Bill No. 2008-108 on its first reading, said Bill Approving
.
Payment of authorizing the payment of certain indebtedness listed therein, seconded by Alderman
Indebtedness Fuller, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Dazata, Salyer, Bruns, Hurt, Fuller and Super.
Motion carries.
Ordinance No. 2008-108 Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 2008-108 on its second reading, and upon
seconded by Alderman Bruns, the vote
2008-108
di
Approved ,
nance no.
passage of same become Or
was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Fuller, Darata, Hurt, Salyer and Bruns.
Motion carries.
Discussion of Bi112008- Alderman Super asked for an explanation of the proxy exercised by John McClelland.
109 John said he did this last yeaz and someone has to actually show up for the meeting to vote
and John guaranteed he would not vote for himself and he said they need to have a
discussion in closed session about the qualifications of a couple of the candidates.
2008-109
Bill No Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2008-110 on its first reading, said Bill
.
Granting & Approving Granting And Approving The Execution By The City Of A Proxy For Annual Meeting
downers Of Riverside Quindaro Bend Levee District Of Platte County, Missouri;
Of L
the Execution By The
City Of A Proxy...... an
Directing The Industrial Development Authority Of The City Of Riverside, Missouri To
Execute A Proxy Related Thereto, And Authorizing Other Documents And Actions
Related Thereto, seconded by Alderman Fuller, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Salyer, Bruns, Hurt, Darata, Super and Fuller.
Motion carries.
Ordinance No. 2008-109 Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2008-109 on its second reading, and upon
seconded by Alderman Salyer, the
2008-109
di
Approved ,
nance no.
passage of same become Or
vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Dazata, Fuller, Bruns, Hurt, Salyer and Super.
Motion carries.
2008-110
Bill No Alderman Salyer moved to place Bill No. 2008-110 on its first reading, said Bill
.
The City To
Author Authorizing The City Of Riverside To Enter Into A Services Agreement With, And
.
Enter Into A Services Pay $15,000 To, Platte Senior Services, Inc, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was:
Agreement With
Platte Senior Services
Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Bruns, Hurt, Super, Salyer and Darata.
Motion carries.
Ordinance No. 2008-110 Alderman Super moved to place Bill No. 2008-110 on its second reading, and upon
Approved passage of same become Ordinance no. 2008-110, seconded by Alderman Bruns, the vote
was:
Mins. 10/7/08 Aldermen Hurt, Bruns, Salyer, Super, Darata and Fuller.
Motion carries.
Bill No. 2008-111 Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2008-111 on its first reading, said Bill Accepting
Approving Final The Recommendation Of The Planning And Zoning Commission Of The City Of
Subdivision Plat For Riverside, Missouri And Approving The Final Subdivision Plat Submitted By Briarcliff
Briarcliff....... Development Company For Briarcliff Professional Plaza Lot 1 Buildings 1 And 2,
seconded by Alderman Fuller, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Salyer, Bruns, Darata, Fuller, Hurt and Super.
Motion carries.
Ordinance No. 2008-111 Alderman Fuller moved to place Bill No. 2008-111 on its second reading, and upon
Approved passage of same become Ordinance no. 2008-111, seconded by Alderman Hurt, the vote
was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Fuller, Darata, Hurt, Salyer and Bruns.
Motion carries.
Bill No.2008-112 Alderman Super moved to place Bill No. 2008-112 on its first reading, said Bill
Authorizing The Purchase Authorizing And Retirement Of Certain Bonds And Confirmation Of The Purchase
& Retirement of Certain Price Of Such Bonds As TIF Reimbursable Project Costs Under The L-385 Levee
Bonds ................. Redevelopment Plan, As Amended, And Authorizing Other Documents And Actions
Related Thereto, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Bruns, Super, Darata, Hurt, Salyer and Fuller.
Motion carries.
2008-112
Ordinance No Alderman Fuller moved to place Bill No. 2008-112 on its second reading, and upon
.
Approved passage of same become Ordinance no. 2008-112, seconded by Alderman Bruns, the vote
was:
Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Super, Hurt, Salyer, Bruns and Darata.
Motion carries.
2008-113
Bill No Alderman Darata moved to table Bill No. 2008-113 An Ordinance Authorizing The
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Author. The City To City of Riverside, Missouri To enter Into An Agreement with TranSystems Corporation
Enter Into An Agree- For Design Services For US-69/Vivion Road Over Line Creek Bridge Replacement,
ment with TranSystems seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was:
For Design Services
For Us 69/Vivion Rd.
Aye: Aldermen Bruns, Darata, Hurt, Fuller, Super and Salyer.
Line Creek Bridge,
Tabled Motion carries.
Discussion on Bill Alderman Super said there is a difference in the amount of the contract from when last
2008-113
No presented. It was explained there was a difference in the hourly rates for all of the
. different positions and increases of hours in the number of personnel.
Mins. 10/7/08
Sabin said the Public Meeting is the next step to take place for the corridor is to share
additional comments.
Frank Weatherford said some scope was reduced because the study started at design an~9
a couple of tasks were deleted. Frank said he doesn't recall all the changes and would
have to go back and review.
Mayor Rose said based on this information, the staff needs to look at the difference of the
costs and the changes leading to it.
Bill No. 2008-114 Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2008-114 on its first reading, said Bill
Authorizing The Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement For Purchase of Holiday Decorations
Mayor To Execute An Equipment, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was:
Agreement For Pur-
chase of Holiday Dec-
Aye: Aldermen Super, Bruns, Hurt, Darata, Salyer and Fuller.
orations Equipment
Motion carries.
Ordinance No. 2008-114 Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2008-114 on its second reading, and upon
Approved passage of same become Ordinance no. 2008-114, seconded by Alderman Hurt, the vote
was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Fuller, Dazata, Hurt, Salyer and Bruns.
Motion carries.
Mayor's Discussion Mayor Rose showed the Riverfest pictures that were taken and placed on a poster board.
Mayor Rose read a portion of the letter from the Missouri City Clerk's and Finance
Officer's Association regarding the City Clerk obtaining the Missouri Registered
City Clerk designation and congratulated the City Clerk along with congratulations
from the Aldermen.
Parkville sponsored the Household Hazazdous Waste collection this year and they had
185 people for dropping of HHW. Two people from the city worked and Riverside
will host it next year.
Aldermen Comments Alderman Dazata asked about the water rate increase issue. John McClelland said the
rebuttal testimony was filed with the Missouri Public Works Commission for the first part
of the hearing and that is to figure out the design rate and how to shaze the cost.
Rates have to be decided for the residential and commercial users. Then it moved to
to the important part as to how much rate increase they actually get. The rate design
should be issued in 30 days.
Alderman Super complimented the staff on some street issues in finding a reasonable
solution that worked well with the residents and the city.
Recess A brief recess was called at 7:58 p.m.
Reconvened The Mayor and all Aldermen responded to roll call and the meeting reconvened
at 8:12 p.m.
Motion for Alderman Fuller moved that the meeting go into closed session, pursuant to
Closed Session RSMo 610.021(1) Legal Issues, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was:
8:48 p.m.
Aye: Aldermen Salyer, Darata, Fuller, Bruns, Super and Hurt.
Mins. 10/7/08 Motion carries.
Motion for
Open Session
at 9:50 p.m.
Adjournment
at 9:50 p.m.
Alderman Bruns moved that the meeting go into open session, seconded by
Alderman Hurt, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen, Darata, Fuller, Salyer, Bruns, Hurt and Super.
Motion carries.
Alderman Darata moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Bruns,
the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Fuller, Bruns, Darata, Salyer, Hurt and Super.
Motion carries. ,
i'
ity Clerk
Mins. 10/7/08