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Home My WebLink About2005-03-011 , Minutes of Regular Meeting of Board of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri March 1, 2005 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri, was held in the City Hall, of Riverside, Missouri, on March 1, 2005 at 7:30 p.m Those in attendance were Mayor Betty Burch, Aldermen Burris, Looker, Darata, Legaazd, Super and Beard. Also present were, David Blackburn, City Administrator, Louise Rusick, City Clerk, John Jackson, City Engineer, Brent Miles, Planning & Zoning and Community Development Coordinator, Captain Tom Archibald, John McClelland and Ben Prell, City Attorney's office. Visitor Mayor Burch announced two visitors with Scout troop #365 observing the meeting to obtain certain Boy Scout Badges. Minutes, Feb. 14, 2005 Alderman Darata moved that the minutes of February 14, 2005 be approved Approved as corrected, seconded by Alderman Looker, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Bums, Darata, Super. Beazd and Looker. Abstain: Alderman Legaazd. Motion carries. Minutes, Feb. 15, 2005 Alderman Legaazd moved that the minutes of February 15, 2005 be approved Approved seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Super, Legaard, Beazd, Burris and Looker. Motion carries. Minutes, Feb. 22,2005 Approved Alderman Looker moved that the minutes of February 22, 2005 be approved seconded by Alderman Burris, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Legaazd, Beard, Burris, Dazata and Looker. Motion carries. Visitor, Larry Shiner Red-X, comments Mr. Shiner read a list of concerns, opportunities and expectations to the boazd. His concems were: 1. The completion of the W. Platte Road project. 2. The next phase of (middle) NW Gatewa r t y,p ojec 3. The development of the Horizon District 4. The retention pond neaz old Fata building Next were the opportunities: 1. Red-X would like to continue to grow with Riverside 2. The proposed fuel center and car wash 3. New receiving area and frozen food storage 4. Signage for store (2) not including fuel center or car wash \ 5. Red-X is presently looking at 3 other projects elsewhere Minn. 3/1/05 6. Getting the "Most Bang for the Buck" Last were the expectations: 1. Traffic Signal at crossover to east of old Fata Building 2. Temporary access to that crossover from the Red-X lot Mr. Shiner would like to contract with Damon Pursell Construction Company to complete the crossover (asphalt) on the side of the building. Mayor Burch asked City Engineer, John Jackson when Damon Pursell Constmction Company would be finished with the W. Platte Road project. John said with the weather and mud they were slowed down and there is a full crew working. John will call Mr. Pursell to speedup the project and encourage them to work weekends. Mayor Burch was asked if the Levee Board could raise taxes, and she said "Yes", when they see a need to do so. The City has no control over the Levee taxes imposed. Mayor Butch said the detention pond near Red-X has mud on the bottom. John Jackson said he would ask Pursell Construction to place an orange construction fence around the pond. Building Permit Alderman Beazd moved to approve a building permit for Quik Trip, 4510 NW for Quik Trip Gateway to do an interior remodel, seconded by Alderman Burris, the vote was: Approved Aye: Aldermen Darata, Super, Legaazd, Beazd, Looker and Bums. Motion carries. Building Permit Alderman Looker moved to approve a building permit for the Argosy Casino's for the Argosy Hotel, 777 Argosy Pazkway, with the existing parking garage to be demolished Casino Hotel and a new pazking structure is being constmcted to the west of the existing Approved gaming facility. The Hotel has nine (9) stories and is one-hundred four (104) feet tall. The project is located in the Levee Critical Zone. Due to its place- ment in this zone, staff requires submittal of certain specifications to be re- viewed by the Corp of Engineers for approval. The perrnit must be contingent upon COE recommendations regarding development within the Levee Critical Zone and the COE is still reviewing the project in terms of Levee Critical Zone Compliance at this time, seconded by Alderman Burris, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Legaazd, Darata, Super, Beard, Burris and Looker. Motion carries. Brent Miles said George Butler Associates has done a great job on the above mentioned project. City Engineer's John said the bids were opened for the NW High Drive project and there were Comment four proposals that came in on the NW Cliffview Design project. Captain's comment Captain Tom Archibald made a recommendation to the boazd to hire Joshua Collins. Captain Archibald gave a brief synopsis to what Josh has been doing before now and Mr. Collins understands this is a temporary job. Court Report Alderman Looker moved to approve the Court Report for February, Approved seconded by Alderman Legaazd, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Legaazd, Beard, Super, Darata, Burris and Looker. Motion carries. Two (s) pool passes Alderman Beazd moved to approve donating two pool passes to Park Hill South PTA Dinner-Auction in return for services, seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Legaazd, Bums, Darata, Beard, Super and Looker. Motion carries. Bill No. 2005-16 Alderman Beazd moved to place Bill No. 2005-16 on its fast reading, said Payment of Bills Bill authorizing the payment of certain indebtedness listed therein, seconded by Alderman Burris, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Beazd, Super, Darata, Bums, Looker and Legaard. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2005-16 Alderman Looker moved to place Bill No. 2005-16 on its second reading, and Approved upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2005-16, seconded by Alderman Legaard, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Darata, Burris, Looker, Legaard and Beard. Motion carries. Bill No. 2005-17 Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 2005-17 on its first reading, Ratifying the accept- said Bill ratifying the acceptance of bids on $25,957,175.14, seconded by ance of bids Alderman Legaazd, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Burris, Looker, Legaazd, Beard and Super. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2005-17 Alderman Looker moved to place Bill No. 2005-17 on its second reading, and Approved upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2005-17, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Dazata, Burris, Looker, Legaard and Beard. Motion carries. Minn. 3/1/05 Bill No. 2005-18 Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 2005-18 on its first reading, said Bill To employ Gary W. authorizing the City of Riverside, Missouri to employ Gary W. Helm as a part- Helm as part-time time seasonal employee in the Parks Department for the City of Riverside, employee in the Pazks Missouri at an hourly rate of $9.00 per hour to be effective March 9, 2005, . Dept seconded by Alderman Dazata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Bums, Super, Darata, Legaazd, Beazd and Looker. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2005-18 Alderman Super moved to place Bill No. 2005-18 on its second reading, and Approved upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2005-18, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Dazata, Burris, Looker, Legaazd and Beazd. Motion carries. Bill No. 2005-19 Alderman Beazd moved to place Bill N0.2005-19 on its first reading, said Bill Author. the city to authorizing the City of Riverside, Missouri to employ Joshua Collins as a full employ Joshua Collins time military replacement off cer in the Department of Public Safety and set the in the Department of salary at $32,025.00 annually with aone-yeaz test period and full benefits and to Public Safety be effective Mazch 16, 2005, seconded by Alderman Burris, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Darata, Legaazd, Looker, Beard and Bums. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2005-19 Alderman Dazata moved to place Bill No. 2005-19 on its second reading, and Approved upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2005-19, seconded by Aldem~an Legaard, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Bums, Darata, Super, Legaard, Beazd and Looker. Motion carries. Recess A brief recess was called at 8:15 p.m. Reconvened The Mayor and all Board members answered to roll call. Motion for Closed Alderman Darata moved that the meeting go into closed session, pursuant to Session at 8:25 p.m. RSMo 610.021(2) Real Estate and 610.021(3) Personnel Issues with the City Attorney, seconded by Alderman Looker, and the vote was: Aye: Alderman Beard, Darata, Bums, Super, Looker and Legaard. Motion Carries. Motion for Open Alderman Looker moved that the meeting go into open session at Session seconded by Alderman Dazata, and the vote was: Aye: Alderman Burris, Looker, Dazata, Legaazd, Beard and Super. Motion Carries. Adjournment By unanimous decision, the board adjourned at 9:03 m City Clerk