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Home My WebLink About2016-02-02 Workshop and Regular Meeting MINUTES WORKSHOP AND REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF ALDERMEN RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Tuesday, February 2, 2016 6:00 p.m. The Board of Aldermen for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met in regular session in the Board of Aldermen Chambers at City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri, on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Mayor Rose called the workshop session to order at 6:00 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Ron Super, Art Homer, Frank Biondo, Aaron Thatcher, Chet Pruett, and Al Bowman. Also present were City Administrator Greg Mills, City Clerk Robin Kincaid, and Finance Director Donna Oliver. Also present was City Attorney Paul Campo. WORKSHOP Finance Director Donna Oliver discussed the possibility of trying to refund the 2007 Bonds. Market was not favorable last year, but Stifel has approached the City and feel this might be the time to try this process again. Carl Ramey with Stifel and Dennis Lloyd with Columbia Capital were introduced. Reasons to move forward now along with a few different approaches were proposed. Mr. Ramey reviewed their qualifications and goals. Questions were asked by the Mayor and Board. There is an ordinance on the regular agenda to hire Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. as bond underwriters and this is the first step in formally pursuing the refunding of bonds. Staff will bring more to the Board before further action is taken. HEALTH INSURANCE Mayor Kathy Rose had a handout given to each Board member and she led discussion on the issue of health insurance coverage for the elected officials. There was an ordinance prepared by our city attorney to have the Board consider. Discussion was held among the Board, Mayor and those wishing to speak in the audience. Jim Frakes— Indian Hills resident stated his concerns with health insurance coverage for the elected officials. Terry Buller-4415 NW Pawnee— He discussed disapproval of moving targeted funds as discussed by the bond underwriters and reviewed his issues with the health insurance coverage for elected officials. Glenda Blackburn —4313 NW 52ND Street— Shared comments against the health care coverage for elected officials. City Attorney Paul Campo stated that there is specific state law that authorizes elected officials to receive health insurance. Terry Buller-4415 NW Pawnee —Added further comments against the health insurance issue. 1 Judy Hubble —2001 NW Woodland Road —Added her concerns regarding the health insurance to the elected officials. Terry Buller—4415 NW Pawnee — gave further comments on the insurance issue. Leland Finley— 913 NW Valley Lane —Asked questions about the insurance being considered income for tax purposes and eligibility along with other concerns. Jerry Pietsch—4519 Apache Dr. — Discussed the issue of trust in the positions the Board holds and noted that he does not support the health insurance issue but trusts them to do the right thing. Workshop ended at 7:00 p.m. REGULAR SESSION Mayor Rose called the Regular Session Meeting to order at 7:00 p.M. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Art Homer, Frank Biondo, Al Bowman, Aaron Thatcher, Chet Pruett, and Ron Super. Also present were City Administrator Greg Mills, City Clerk Robin Kincaid, Community Development Director Mike Duffy, Public Works Director Tom Wooddell, Fire Chief Gordon Fowlston, City Engineer Travis Hoover, Police Major Chris Skinrood, Finance Director Donna Oliver, and Recreation Supervisor Lori Boji. Also attending was City Attorney Paul Campo. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT None. CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, second by Alderman Biondo. Yes: Thatcher, Biondo, Bowman, Super, Pruett, and Homer. Motion carried 6-0. MINUTES OF 01-19-16 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the minutes of the January 19, 2016 meeting, second by Alderman Biondo. Yes: Thatcher, Biondo, Bowman, Super, Pruett, and Homer. Motion carried 6-0. REGULAR AGENDA BILL NO. 2016-005 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2016-005. Amend Code - Insurance Alderman Thatcher moved to accept first reading and place Bill No. 2016-005 on second and final reading. Bill No. 2016-005 died for lack of second on the motion. 2 BILL NO. 2016-009 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2016-009. MDA Developer Fee City Administrator Greg Mills explained that this is the bill that was Riverside Horizons, LLC pulled from the previous meeting awaiting information from NorthPoint Development and Riverside Horizons LLC, prior to approval and that information has now been received. Alderman Thatcher moved to accept first reading and place Bill No. 2016-009 on second and final reading, second by Alderman Biondo. Yes: Thatcher, Biondo, Homer, Pruett, Bowman, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. Alderman Pruett moved to approve Bill 2016-009 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Pruett, Thatcher, Super, Homer, Biondo, and Bowman. RESOLUTION 2016-003 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2016-003 Bill Pay authorizing the expenditure of funds for fiscal year 2015-2016, for weeks ending January 22nd and January 29th in the amount of $258,421.71, second by Alderman Biondo. Yes: Thatcher, Biondo, Homer, Super, and Pruett. No: None ABSTAIN: Bowman Motion carried 5-0-1. BILL NO. 2016-010 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2016-010. Stifel, Nicolaus &Co Agreemnt Alderman Biondo moved to accept first reading and place Bill No. 2016-010 on second and final reading, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Biondo, Thatcher, Bowman, Super, Pruett, and Homer. Motion carried 6-0. Alderman Pruett moved to approve Bill 2016-010 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Pruett, Thatcher, Biondo, Homer, Bowman, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. BILL NO. 2016-011 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2016-011. Final Plat Belgian Bottoms Community Development Director Mike Duffy reviewed the bill and that it was heard by the Planning Commission and unanimously voted to approve this final plat. Alderman Biondo moved to accept first reading and place Bill No. 2016-011 on second and final reading, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Biondo, Thatcher, Super, Pruett, Homer, and Bowman. Motion carried 6-0. Alderman Pruett moved to approve Bill 2016-011 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Biondo. Yes: Pruett, Biondo, Bowman, Homer, Super, and Thatcher. Motion carried 6-0. 3 Mayor Rose recused herself from the meeting and stepped to the back of the room for the hearing of Bill No. 2016-012. BILL NO. 2016-012 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2016-012. Final Plat Burch Land Split Alderman Thatcher moved to accept first reading and place Bill No. 2016-011 on second and final reading, second by Alderman Biondo. Yes: Thatcher, Biondo, Bowman, Super, and Pruett. No: None. ABSTAIN: Homer Motion carried 5-0-1. Alderman Pruett moved to approve Bill 2016-012 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Bowman. Yes: Pruett, Bowman, Biondo, Thatcher, and Super. No: None. ABSTAIN: Homer. Motion carried 5-0-1. CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Greg Mills reminded the board that in January of 2013 he brought a proposal to the Board for the Public Works Department and the City Engineer complete office reconfiguration of offices in city hall. That project went very well. Tonight if the Board has no objections, we would like to approach reconfiguration of office space at the community center in the same manner with the City Engineer drawing up the plans and the Public Works Department will do the demo and construction work. This will be kept within the City Administrator's spending authority. City Engineer Travis Hoover showed sketches to the Board. Recreation Supervisor Lori Boji stated that this improvement is long overdue and will be greatly appreciated. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community Development Director Mike Duffy stated that MARC STP has put out their call for projects for 2019 and 2020. We have applied for these funds previously for trails and roads. Portions of these funds were used to make improvements to the intersection at Mattox Road and 9 Highway. Costs for signalizing and making improvements to Mattox Road itself will be brought to you at a future meeting and potentially apply for funds to help with these improvements. We would be required to make a 20% match. We are eligible for up to $500,000. We did an analysis and determined that there are 24 structures still in the city, after the levee was constructed that are within the 100 year flood plain or in the flood way. Fifteen structures are residential. Alderman Homer and I met with SEMA today to discuss potential possibility to apply for grant funds to do buy outs of the residential properties. It helps to reduce repetitive loss claims during flood events. Riverside is eligible for two programs that we may apply for, if there is a flood event. It would be a 75125 grant match. 4 ENGINEERING City Engineer Travis Hoover discussed a contract we entered into with Houston Excavating in May 2014 for fill dirt in the Horizons area. We are at the point where we need another Chang Order to continue getting more dirt at site 3, at the next regular meeting. FINANCE Nothing to report. PUBLIC SAFETY Fire Chief Gordon Fowlston announced that a young lady, Hanna Morales began an internship with the Fire Department. She is a senior at Park Hill South and will be here every weekday afternoon until mid May. PUBLIC WORKS Nothing to report. LEVEE BOARD Alderman Super commented that things are proceeding in our favor with Q1. The Corp is attempting to work with the Levee District on designs to repair. MAYOR'S DISCUSSION Mayor Rose reported that the hearing on the Missouri American Water Rate Case was wonderful. There was a very good turnout and many questions were asked. We also had many comments from Montebella residents that have water quality issues. The Public Service Commission heard many concerns yesterday. We are moving forward with getting our testimony together to present to the Public Service Commission. We will be having a town hall meeting to gather all our information. BOARD OF ALDERMEN Alderman Homer—We had a good turnout last night and good conversations with our representatives. Our meeting with SEMA this morning did seem to be very helpful for Riverside. Alderman Super— In regards to an article in the newsletter, Mike Duffy may help us with this, are the residents responsible for repair of the sidewalks? No one was compensated for their easements when the sidewalks were put in. Community Development Director Mike Duffy responded and will double check code information along with previous discussions and report back to the Board at the next meeting. Alderman Thatcher—Commented that it was good to see our new residents participating in the Park Hill Hall of Fame dinner to see how we partnership with Park Hill as well. I also appreciate everyone coming out to the meeting this evening. Mayor Rose commented that Carmen Locke (Riverside resident) sang at the Hall of Fame opening and Alderman Thatcher's son was honored at the dinner as well. Alderman Biondo— I would also like to thank everyone for coming this evening and providing your input in our discussions. 5 Alderman Pruett— Nothing to report. Alderman Bowman — Nothing to report. MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Biondo moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 p.m., second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Biondo, Thatcher, Super, Bowman, Homer, and Pruett. Motions carried 6-0. Robin Kincaid, City Clerk 6 THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS WERE NOT OFFICIALLY ADMITTED AS PART OF THE WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES, BUT ARE FILED AS REQUESTED. Blackburn,Glenda From: Lenny Miller[lennymillerl Qgmail.coml Sent: Tuesday, February 02,2016 4:19 PM To: Blackburn,Glenda Subject: Fwd:2. Health Insurance Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Lenny Miller<lennymillerIAgmail.com> Date: February 2, 2016 at 4:03:19 PM CST To: athatcher(c),riversidemo.com, abowmannn,riversidemo.com, ahomerAriversidemo.com, cpruettna,riversidemo.com, fbiondogriversidemo.com, krose(a�riversidemo.com, rsuper(a riversidemo.com Subject: 2. Health Insurance Concerning Agenda 2 providing health care for the Mayor and Alderman. The Mayor and Aldermen are not city employees, they are ELECTED.. Wouldn't this be a conflict of interest and wouldn't your objective be lost?? Your personal gain and feelings would be lost and you could not be objective as far as what is best for the city. I need to know how many aldermen are covered by Medicare and how many are employed and already have health insurance through their employers? Would this cover the family members also? How will this affect city premiums? Why don' t you put this to a vote by the residents of Riverside. This is s huge expense and should definitely be something residents vote on not the board. You vote on everything concerning city residents---- we should be able to vote on this decision for you. Lenny and I cannot attend the meeting as he is in the hospital. Otherwise we would be there to vote 100% AGAINST this.... In this unsettling time I do not believe the city needs additional expenses for personal gain. You knew when you took the positions that health insurance was not provided and was not expected to be provided. Public service is a public service job. Non gratis means no benefits. What has happened to the alderman and Mayor that used to think about the city first rather than themselves? Sincerely, Lenny& Judy Miller cc: E.E. & SO Sent from my iPad t Robin Kincaid From: David Blackburn [dlbmul@outlook.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 3:31 PM To: Robin Kincaid Cc: Gregory Mills; Art Homer; Frank Biondo- Forward; Kathy Rose; Dave Hurt- Forward Subject: Re: Health Insurance Premium Request But the issue wasn't passed prior to the beginning of filing only after it was closed which gives the appearance that the City didn't want to be transparent or give anyone else an incentive to run for office!! I would believe that all of the elected officials who don't have corporate covered health insurance would be required to be legally covered under AHCA??? But you have been helpful and unfortunately I have a Board meeting to attend this evening!!! At least when Mayor Burch was covered she paid her own bill!! I think if this passes that the City should start an exchange so that all the residents can get coverage! I personally resent having MY tax dollars pay for the Elected Officials! I have to pay for my own! Thank you again for your help!!! David Sent from my Whone On Feb 2, 2016, at 2:49 PM, Robin Kincaid <RKINCAID@riversidemo.com> wrote: i