HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-15Minutes of Regular Meeting of
Board of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri
November I5, 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 November 15, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
Those in attendance were Mayor Pro Tem Ray Beard, Aldermen Darata, Looker, Legaard, and
Super. Mayor Burch, Absent. Alderman Jones absent until later in the meeting.
Also present were David Blackburn, City Administrator, Louise Rusick, City Clerk, Chief Gregory
Mills, Brent Miles, Planning and Zoning Coordinator, John Jackson, City Engineer, John McClelland and
Ben Prell, City Attorney's office.
Mast Ambulance Jason White, Chief Director for Compliance and Government Relations and
Discussion Doug Hooten, Executive Director of MAST Ambulance spoke to the board
requesting a subsidy from the city. Mr. White said a letter were sent out in
the area regarding the fmances of MAST. With the decreased medicare/medicaid
cuts, MAST cannot continue to service the communities without some sort of subsidy.
Mr. White said they've been working with the Councils of Mayors of Platte County
regarding the problem. MAST is asking fora $110,000 subsidy from the city because of
the nursing homes. MAST brought up the issue nearly 2 years ago in in 2003. MAST
proposes to be the contractor for the Ambulance District.
Mr. White said they couldn't continue to service the community with Kansas
City taxpayer's money.
The Mayors have the idea to put together an ambulance district consisting of a
six-member board, which could raise money through taxes, a .13-cent tax levy on all real
estate and personal property The goal of the Mayor's is to put the issue on the ballot
Apri14 2006. A thousand (1,000) signatures are needed on the petition before Christmas.
Mr. White said $560,000 is needed and MAST nuu on a percentage basis and Mr. White
said they could get to a call in nine (9) minutes or less (response time). More units
need to be added to meet the $560,000 with an eighty-five (85%) response
time.
Most of the other cities have supported a resolution for the ambulance district. MAST
also has been working with Senator Shield and Representative Susan Phillip's on the
matter.
Aldermen Alderman Looker said she sees the city as "first rank". A number of people in
comments the city pay's a fee to MAST, this is considered a "user fee" according to
MAST. It was stated, "If the city "opts out" or chooses another company,
MAST would not continue to offer service to the city. Alderman Looker said she
understands eighty per cent (80) of the calls are to the nursing homes in the city. Mr.
White said he doesn't have the figure. Alderman Looker asked, "Weren't you asking for
$200,000 before?' Mr. White said, "No", 100,000. If the tax asked for is .13-.14 cent
tax levy this would cost the city $100,715.00. The user fee to the residents would still
apply and there would be no charge for "no transport".
Alderman Super said the residents pay a fee of $59.00 per household and
$110.00 for two years. It was stated, this does not negate the losses sustained.
Pro Tem Beard asked, "If every resident in a house in the city paid and
the nursing homes, would this cover the costs7" Mr. White said, "No",
the cost of the operations is beyond the revenue received and the city would
still need to contribute.
Alderman Legaard said, "What assurance does the city have that next year
the cost asked for would be $210,000 and the next year $310,000?" Mr. White
said the contract would be for more than one year, long range projections.
Alderman Looker said she is disappointed and understands the business side
is ongoing and feels if every resident in a home paid and twenty (20) per cent
use the service, that's money in the bank earning interest. Mr. White said the
money coming in for a membership does not equate a revenue (user fees) to
cover operating costs. He said local subsidization of effort is needed nowadays.
Alderman Looker asked, "Didn't MAST ask for $200,000.00 before?" Mr. White
said "No" under $100,000.00. If a thirteen to fourteen cents tax is voted upon, the cost to
the city would be $100,715.00 and Mr. White said the user fee to residents still applies
and there would be no charge for "no transport".
Mayor Pro Tem Beard asked," Thirteen-fourteen cents equates to what? Mr.
White said he doesn't know for sure, they've been talking to the county. The
ambulance representatives figured $100,180.20 at the .13 cents rate.
Minutes, Alderman Legaard moved that the minutes of October 18, 2005 be approved,
Oct. 18th, seconded by Alderman Looker, the vote was:
Approved
Aye: Aldermen Darata, Super, Beard, Legaard and Looker.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion carries.
Minutes, Alderman Looker moved that the minutes of October 25, 2005 be approved,
Oct. 25th seconded by Alderman Legaazd, the vote was:
Approved
Aye: Aldermen Beard, Darata, Super, Legaard. and Looker.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion carries.
Public Hearing Mayor Pro Tem Beard opened the Public Hearing at 8:04 p.m. to consider amending the
Opened approved development plan, specifically amending setback regulations for Lot 18, for the
Gate Woods planned development.
Brent summarized the staff analysis report to the board for this hearing. The request is to
approve an exception for a reaz yard setback for Lot 18 of the Planned Development.
Amending Ordinance 2002-68 regarding setbacks for Lot 11,26 and 36. The fmal
development plan for Gatewoods in regazds to specifics on lot sizes, widths, setbacks, is
regulated by Ordinance 2002-68. Generally, Ordinance 2002-68 requires that the
subdivision follow the requirements of the "R-1: Single Family Residential" district. In
terms of setbacks, the "R-1" requires the following: Reaz Yazd: 35 feet.
The proposed 10'x12' deck, to be located attached to a recently constructed dwelling in
Lot 18 of the Gatewoods Subdivision, to encroach upon the required rear yard setback
by 19'6". The house abuts the "Common Area" designated by the plat for the
Gatewoods Subdivision. This area as it abuts Lot 18, is approximately 30' at its
narrowest point and approximately 60' at its widest point. This dwelling received a
variance (BZA04-03) to encroach into the rear yard setback by 11 feet.
The deck as proposed will not meet the applicable rear yard setback requirements. The
deck would have a rear yard setback from the Lot 18 rear property line of five feet six
inches (5' 6"), and applicable R-1 Residential setback requirements demand a 35-foot
rear yard setback. Therefore, the applicant has requested an amendment to the "PD"
ordinance to allow arear-yard exception for Lot 18.
Public Hearing There were no comments from the audience (public) and Mayor Pro Tem closed the
Closed Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m.
Building Permit Alderman Looker moved to approve a building pemvt for Flavia Tarwater, 3005 NW
for 3005 NW Florence to build a two car garage 24'x20' and the plans have been reviewed and
Florence the staff recommends approval, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was:
Approved
Aye: Aldermen Looker, Darata, Super, Beard and Legaard.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion carries.
Change Order Alderman Super moved to approve Change Order #10 for J.M. Fahey to
#10, Approved fiunish and install Field Inlet #60, the existing drainage inlet is the temunation of a
for J.M. Fahey surface drainage swale terminating in 4' deep hole containing the open end of the a8"
Approved RCP and fiunish and install Junction Box #33 and furnish and install concrete swale at
Karen Street, both change necessary by interference with the existing water line and the
underground phone cable cluster, in the amount of $9,886.67seconded by Alderman
Looker, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Legaard, Beard, Darata, Looker and Super.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion carries.
Change Order John requested a change order be considered for another meeting for J.M. Fahey
request for a field inlet. John will proceed with the change order and price it out and
it will be brought back at the next meeting.
Magellan's Alderman Super moved to approve a request from Magellan Pipeline Company to
request for relocate Magellan's test station and pipeline markers and the cost to do this is $3,100
test station & seconded by Alderman Looker, the vote was:
pipeline relocate,
Approved Aye: Aldermen Super, Darata, Legaard, Beard and Looker.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion carries.
Resolution The board decided their needs to be more discussion for the request to support the S.
to support the S. Platte Ambulance District Resolution, as it was stated, there may be other choices.
Platte Ambulance
District Discussion
Resolution for Alderman Darata moved to table the request for a resolution to support the formation
support of for- of Southern Platte County Ambulance District, seconded by Alderman Legaard,
mation of Am- the vote was:
bulance District
Aye: Aldermen Beard, Darata, Super, Legaard and Looker.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion carries.
Woodland Road John said Indian Lane would be shut down to local traffic only. A closed
Discussion notice will be placed on N. Woodland. Two hundred feet (200') of Woodland
is to be rebuilt and the contractor wants to close down the road for one to two weeks,
starting late this week or the fast of next week, (weather pemritting). There will
be barricades below Indian Lane, signs for local traffic only, and a detour sign at the T
intersection (Woodland, right to Valley Ln. and no access off of Gateway. Temporary
access to Harry's and Leisure Motors could be made wider. Mayor Pro Tem Beard
said there needs to be more signage for non-residents.
Bill No 2005-111 Alderman Looker moved to place Bill No. 2005-111 on its fast reading, said Bill
Author./contract approving and authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Greenhaven Sod
with Greenhaven & Landscaping West Platte/Gateway Landscape Project in the City of Riverside,
Sod/W. Platte Missouri in the amount of $149,537.00, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was:
Gateway
Landscape Aye: Aldermen Beard, Darata, Super, Legaard and Looker.
Project Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion can•ies.
Ord. No.2005-111 Alderman Super moved to place Bill No. 2005-111 on its second reading,
Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2005-111, seconded
by Alderman Legaard, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Looker, Darata, Beard, Legaard and Super.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion carries.
Bill No.2005-124 Alderman Looker moved to place Bill No. 2005-124 on its first reading,
Payment of said Bill authorizing the payment of certain indebtedness listed therein,
Indebtedness seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Looker, Super, Darata, Legaard and Beard.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion carries.
Ord. No.2005-124 Alderman Legaard moved to place Bill No. 2005-124 on its second reading,
Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2005-124, seconded
by Alderman Super, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Looker, Beard, Super, Legaard and Beard.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion can•ies.
Bill No.2005-125 Alderman Looker moved to place Bill No. 2005-125 on its first reading, said Bill
Author. the pro- authorizing the promotion and change of rank of Sergeant Gary McMullin to be
motion and promoted to the position of Captain with a starting salary of $55,200. annually,
change of rank Public Safety Officer Dean Noll shall be promoted to the position of Sergeant with
of certain em- a starting salary of $41,488.67 annually and Public Safety Officer Doug VanLeeuwen
ployees in the shall be promoted to the position of Sergeant with a starting salary of $43,699.07
P.S. Dept annually and all positions to be effective November 23, 2005, seconded by Alderman
Darata, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Darata, Beard, Legaard, Super and Looker.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion carries.
Ord. No.2005-125 Alderman Super moved to place Bill No. 2005-125 on its second reading,
Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2005-125, seconded
by Alderman Legaard, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Looker, Beard, Super, Legaard and Beard.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion carries.
Mast Ambulance Mayor Pro Tem Beard asked the audience about Mast. Irene Paulhe, 4700 Petronella Ln
Discussion said she thought the dues paid covered everything the insurance doesn't.
Evelyn Poe, 3002 W Florence said she wondered if the fee paid to MAST would increase
if a property and real estate tax was imposed.
Bill No 2005-126 Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 2005-126 on its first reading, said Bill
Ratifying the ratifying the appointment of Eugene Lively as a member of the Planning and Zoning
appt. of Eugene Commission to a four year first term, expiring in November 2009, seconded by
Lively to P&Z Alderman Super, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Darata, Legaard, Beard and Looker.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion carries.
Ord. No.2005-126 Alderman Looker moved to place Bill No. 2005-126 on its second reading,
Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2005-126, seconded
by Alderman Legaard, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Looker, Beard, Super, Legaard and Beard.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion carries.
Bill No 2005-127 Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 2005-127 on its first reading, said Bill
Author. the city authorizing the City of Riverside, Missouri to execute four general warranty deeds
to execute 4 to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for right-of--ways for
general warranty the I-635 Interchange, seconded by Alderman Looker, the vote was:
deeds to MoDot
Aye: Aldermen Legaard, Super, Looker, Darata and Beard.
Absent: Aldem~an Jones.
Motion carries.
Ord. No.2005-127 Alderman Looker moved to place Bill No. 2005-127 on its second reading,
Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2005-127, seconded
by Alderman Legaard, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Looker, Beard, Legaard, Super and Beard.
Absent: Alderman Jones.
Motion carries.
Aldermen Alderman Super asked what type of requirements the city has on rental property as he
comments found none in the municipal city codes. Alderman Looker said this was discussed at
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting when the 2003 International Codes were
adopted. Brent was asked to do research on North Kansas City's codes.
Alderman Looker said she hadn't seen any cars at Leisure Motors. It was mentioned
the owners are having problems.
Recess Mayor Pro Tem Beard called a recess at 9:07 p.m.
Reconvened Mayor Pro Tem Beard and the board answered to roll call at 9:20 p.m.
Alderman Jones arrived at 9:20 p.m.
Motion for Alderman Dazata moved that the meeting go into closed session, pursuant to
Closed RSMO 610.021(1) for discussion of Legal Issues with the City Attorney,
Session at seconded by Alderman Legaard, the vote was:
9:20 p.m.
Aye: Alderman Beard, Jones, Darata, Super, Looker and Legaard.
Motion Carries.
Motion for Open Alderman Darata moved that the meeting go into open session at 9:35 p.m.,
Session seconded by Alderman Super, and the vote was:
Aye: Alderman Looker, Darata, Legaard, Beazd, Jones and Super.
Motion carries.
Adjournment By unanimous decision, the meeting adjourned at 10:1
L tse usick, City Clerk