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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-07 Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF ALDERMEN RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Tuesday, May 7, 2019 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, May 7, 2019. Mayor Rose called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Aaron Thatcher, Al Bowman, Mike Fuller, Nathan Cretsinger, Sal LoPorto, and Jill Hammond. Also present were City Administrator Brian Koral, City Clerk Robin Kincaid, City Planner Sarah Wagner, Finance Director Donna Oliver, HR Manager Amy Strough, and City Engineer Travis Hoover. Also present were Special Counsel Joe Bednar and City Attorney Paul Campo. MOTION TO ENTER INTO Alderman Bowman moved that the meeting go into closed CLOSED @ 6:30 P.M. session pursuant to RSMo 610.021 (1) Legal Action and litigation, RSMo 610.021 (2) Leasing, purchase or sale of real estate where public knowledge might adversely affect legal consideration, and RSMo 610.021(3) hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting a particular employee, when personal information about the employee is discussed, second by Alderman Hammond. Yes: Bowman, Hammond, Fuller, Cretsinger, LoPorto, and Thatcher. Motion carried 6-0. MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Thatcher moved at 6:55 p.m. to adjourn closed CLOSED @ 6:55 P.M. session with action taken, second by Alderman Bowman. Yes: Thatcher, Bowman, Cretsinger, LoPorto, Fuller, and Hammond. Motion carried 6-0. Mayor Rose called the Regular Session Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Al Bowman, Sal LoPorto, Mike Fuller, Aaron Thatcher, Nathan Cretsinger, and Jill Hammond. Also present were City Administrator Brian Koral, City Clerk Robin Kincaid, Public Works Director Tom Wooddell, City Engineer Travis Hoover, Police Chief Chris Skinrood, Fire Chief Gordon Fowlston, Human Resources Manager Amy Strough, City Planner Sarah Wagner, Finance Director Donna Oliver, and Capital Projects & Parks Manager Noel Challis. Also present were City Attorney Paul Campo and Special Counsel Joe Bednar. 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT Nothing to report. PRESENTATION Dr. Kerry Roe - Principal, Dr. Todtfeld -Assistant Principal, Jennifer Steele, and Siv Lindell, presented information and results of the funding the City of Riverside provided to the English Landing Riverside students after school programs through a service agreement. PRESENTATION Brent Miles with NorthPoint gave a PowerPoint presentation of the 2019 Annual Report to the Board of Aldermen. PROCLAMATION Mayor Rose read the proclamation for the 2019 Public Service Recognition Week May 5— 11. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen applauded and thanked the employees for their service to our residents and city. PROCLAMATION Mayor Rose read the proclamation for the 2019 Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day and Police Week May 12— 18. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen applauded and thanked them for their service to our city and residents. PROCLAMATION Mayor Rose read the proclamation for the 2019 National Public Works Recognition Week May 19—25. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen applauded them for their service to our city and residents. CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Bowman moved to approve the consent agenda with Resolution R-2019-040 removed for further discussion, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Bowman, Thatcher, Hammond, Fuller, LoPorto, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 6-0. MINUTES OF 4-16-19 Alderman Bowman moved to approve the minutes of the April 16, 2019 regular meeting, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Bowman, Thatcher, Hammond, Fuller, LoPorto, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 6-0. MINUTES OF 4-30-19 Alderman Bowman moved to approve the minutes of the April 30, 2019 regular meeting, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Bowman, Thatcher, Hammond, Fuller, LoPorto, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 6-0. 2 RESOLUTION 2019-039 Alderman Bowman moved to approve Resolution 2019-039 Group Term Life Insurance establishing group term life insurance benefits beginning July 1, 2019, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Bowman, Thatcher, Hammond, Fuller, LoPorto, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 6-0. RESOLUTION 2019-041 Alderman Bowman moved to approve Resolution 2019-041 approving the Horizons Business Park Assessment, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Bowman, Thatcher, Hammond, Fuller, LoPorto, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 6-0. RESOLUTION 2019-042 Alderman Bowman moved to approve Resolution 2019-042 accepting a quit claim deed from Horizons West Land LLC, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Bowman, Thatcher, Hammond, Fuller, LoPorto, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 6-0. REGULAR AGENDA RESOLUTION 2019-040 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2019-040 Radmacher Bro. Agreement approving a waste disposal agreement with Radmacher Brothers Excavating Company, Inc. second by Alderman LoPorto. Yes: Thatcher, LoPorto, Cretsinger, Hammond, Bowman, and Fuller. Motion carried 6-0. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Rose opened the public hearing at 7:53 p.m. to consider Vacate 5555 NW 41St Street approval of a request for a vacation of a portion of a drainage easement and a portion of a sanitary easement located at 5555 NW 41 st Street, in the City of Riverside, Missouri. City Planner Sarah Wagner explained that this is a request by NorthPoint for Spec VIII building to maximize their space for the building. Mayor Rose asked for any further comments from the Board or audience and hearing none, she closed the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. BILL NO.2019-017 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2019-017. Vacate Easement for Spec VIII Alderman Thatcher moved to accept first reading of Bill No. 2019-017, second by Alderman Hammond. Yes: Thatcher, Hammond, Bowman, Cretsinger, Fuller, and LoPorto. Motion carried 6-0. Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Bill 2019-017 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Hammond. Yes: Cretsinger, Hammond, Bowman, LoPorto, Fuller, and Thatcher. Motion carried 6-0. 3 RESOLUTION 2019-038 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2019-038 Bill Pay authorizing the expenditure of funds for fiscal year 2018- 2019, for weeks ending April 19th, April 26th, and May 31 in the amount of$470,860.79, second by Alderman LoPorto. Yes: Thatcher, LoPorto; Fuller, Cretsinger, and Bowman. Abstain: Hammond. Motion carried 5-0-1. BILL NO.2010-018 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2019-018. MAW Mattox&39th St Project City Engineer Travis Hoover explained that this bill is for the Doorl-ink project, the water main extension designed by Missouri American Water. Alderman Thatcher moved to accept first reading of Bill No. 2019-018, second by Alderman Bowman. Yes: Thatcher, Bowman, Cretsinger, LoPorto, Fuller, and Hammond. Motion carried 6-0. Alderman Hammond moved to approve Bill 2019-018 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Bowman. Yes: Hammond, Bowman, Cretsinger, Fuller, Thatcher, and LoPorto. Motion carried 6-0. BILL NO. 2019-019 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2019-019. CO 11 Houston Excay. City Engineer Travis Hoover gave a brief presentation of the history of the fill dirt and where we are to date and answered questions from the Board. Alderman Thatcher moved to accept first reading of Bill No. 2019-019, second by Alderman Bowman. Yes: Thatcher, Bowman, Hammond, Cretsinger, Fuller, and LoPoito. Motion carried 6-0. Alderman Hammond moved to approve Bill 2019-019 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Bowman. Yes: Hammond, Bowman, Thatcher, Cretsinger, LoPorto, and Fuller. Motion carried 6-0. BILL NO.2019-020 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2019-020. KCMO Ambulance Agreement Fire Chief Fowlston discussed the annual renewal with KCMO ambulance and there is an increase of$1,800 for the coming year. Alderman Thatcher moved to accept first reading of Bill No. 2019-020, second by Alderman LoPorto. Yes: Thatcher, LoPorto, Fuller, Bowman, Cretsinger, and Hammond. Motion carried 6-0. Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Bill 2019-020 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Hammond. Yes: Cretsinger, Hammond, Fuller, Bowman, LoPorto, and Thatcher. Motion carried 6-0. 4 BILL NO. 2019-021 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2019-021. Public Works New Hire Alderman Thatcher moved to accept first reading of Bill No. 2019-021, second by Alderman Hammond. Yes: Thatcher; Hammond, Fuller, Bowman, LoPorto, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 6-0. Alderman LoPorto moved to approve Bill 2019-021 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Bowman. Yes: LoPorto, Bowman, Thatcher, Fuller, Hammond, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 6-0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Brian Koral thanked the Mayor and Board for the proclamation this evening recognizing the public service week for our team. He introduced and explained the purpose of the Tiny Pulse program and questions that go to staff for responses. Yesterday we had the leadership team prepare a BBQ meal and serve it to staff in the fire bays and passed out city logo t-shirts. Today we had ice cream at the Public Works shop, tomorrow an Italian meal catered to all staff, and a health fair along with screenings on Thursday and Friday. These were all ways that we were able to show our staff how much they are appreciated. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Nothing to report. ENGINEERING Capital Projects/Parks Manager Noel Challis reviewed through a PowerPoint presentation the E.H. Young bid construction and RFP for playground results and concerns. Board held discussion and asked questions. There will be further discussion at a meeting in the near future. FINANCE Nothing to report. FIRE Nothing to report. POLICE Nothing to report. PUBLIC WORKS Nothing to report. LEVEE BOARD City Engineer Travis Hoover reported that the next meeting is May 22nd MAYOR'S DISCUSSION Mayor Rose toured the facility in Northmoor called The Turning Point, it is the new Methodist church and it is very impressive, they offer a food pantry, clothing, and a program for GED for all ages. 5 BOARD OF ALDERMEN Alderman LoPorto—To Travis, lights at the Montebella entrance need repair. Travis Hoover explained that those lights are part of the HOA expenses and it looked like Barth is preparing to make necessary repairs. Possible signage for a dead end road was inquired about in the Phase II area. Alderman Thatcher— Nothing to report. Alderman Fuller— Nothing to report. Alderman Bowman — Nothing to report. Alderman Hammond— Nothing to report. Alderman Cretsinger— I appreciate Alderman LoPorto passing on our constituent's concerns. MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Bowman moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:49 p.m., second by Alderman Hammond. Yes: Bowman, Hammond, Cretsinger, LoPorto, Fuller, and Thatcher. Motions.carried 6-0. Robin Kincaid, City Clerk P\ tomi i. il) 6