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Home My WebLink About2020-03-17 Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF ALDERMEN RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Tuesday, March 17, 2020 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, March 17, 2020. Mayor Rose called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Mike Fuller, Al Bowman, Nathan Cretsinger, Sal LoPorto, Aaron Thatcher, and Jill Hammond. Also present were City Administrator Brian Koral, City Clerk Robin Kincaid, HR Manager Amy Strough, Community Development Director Mike Duffy, Public Works Director Tom Wooddell, Fire Chief Gordon Fowlston, Police Chief Chris Skinrood, City Engineer Travis Hoover, and Finance Director Nate Blum. Also present was City Attorney Paul Campo. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose lead the pledge of allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT None. CONSENT AGENDA Alderman LoPorto moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: LoPorto, Thatcher, Hammond, Bowman, Fuller, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 6-0. MINUTES OF 03-03-20 Alderman LoPorto moved to approve the minutes of the March 3, 2020 regular meeting, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: LoPorto, Thatcher, Hammond, Bowman, Fuller, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 6-0. COURT REPORT Alderman LoPorto moved to approve the February 2020 Court Report, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: LoPorto, Thatcher, Hammond, Bowman, Fuller, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 6-0. REGULAR AGENDA RESOLUTION 2020-019 Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2020-019 Bill Pay authorizing the expenditure of funds for fiscal year 2019-2020 weeks ending March 6th and March 13th in the amount of $279,176.17, second by Alderman Cretsinger. Yes: Thatcher, Cretsinger, Fuller, and LoPorto No: None. Abstain: Hammond. Motion carried 4-0-1. 1 BILL NO. 2020-007 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2020-007. Lease Termination Velociti Alderman Thatcher moved to accept first reading and place Bill No. 2020-007 on second and final reading, second by Alderman Hammond. Yes: Thatcher, Hammond, Cretsinger, Bowman, Fuller, and LoPorto. Motion carried 6-0. Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Bill 2020-007 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman LoPorto. Yes: Cretsinger, LoPorto, Thatcher, Hammond, Fuller, and Bowman. Motion carried 6-0. BILL NO. 2020-008 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2020-008. Horizons VI PILOT Payment Alderman Thatcher moved to accept first reading and place Bill No. 2020-008 on second and final reading, second by Alderman Hammond. Yes: Thatcher, Hammond, Fuller, LoPorto, Cretsinger, and Bowman. Motion carried 6-0. Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Bill 2020-008 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman LoPorto. Yes: Cretsinger, LoPorto, Bowman, Fuller, Hammond, and Thatcher. Motion carried 6-0. BILL NO.2020-009 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2020-009. First Response Agreement Fire Chief Fowlston explained to the Board that he has spoken to Northmoor both Northmoor and Houston Lake, this ordinance and the next, about the renewal of the agreements and the pricing related to each. Alderman LoPorto moved to accept first reading and place Bill No. 2020-009 on second and final reading, second by Alderman Cretsinger. Yes: LoPorto, Cretsinger, Hammond, Bowman, Thatcher, and Fuller. Motion carried 6-0. Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Bill 2020-009 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Hammond. Yes: Cretsinger, Hammond, LoPorto, Bowman, Thatcher, and Fuller. Motion carried 6-0. BILL NO.2020-010 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2020-010. First Response Agreement Alderman Thatcher moved to accept first reading and place Bill Houston Lake No. 2020-009 on second and final reading, second by Alderman Hammond. Yes: Thatcher, Hammond, LoPorto, Cretsinger, Fuller, and Bowman. Motion carried 6-0. 2 Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Bill 2020-010 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Hammond. Yes: Cretsinger, Hammond, Bowman, Thatcher, LoPorto, and Fuller. Motion carried 6-0. BILL NO.2020-011 Mayor Rose explained Bill 2020-011 was pulled from the agenda Public Works New Hire due to incomplete pre-employment testing at this time. BILL NO. 2020-012 City Administrator Brian Koral explained that this bill is to Contagious Diseases implement extraordinary measures to allow the Board to pass ordinances that will help prevention of diseases and adjustments to staffing as necessary, etc., to address issues or changes for City operations as needed. Alderman Thatcher moved to accept first reading and place Bill No. 2020-012 on second and final reading, second by Alderman Hammond. Yes: Thatcher, Hammond, Cretsinger, Fuller, Bowman, and LoPorto. Motion carried 6-0. Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Bill 2020-012 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman LoPorto. Yes: Cretsinger, LoPorto, Thatcher, Fuller, Bowman, and Hammond. Motion carried 6-0. RESOLUTION 2020-020 Fire Chief Gordon Fowlston reported the issues with the repair of Service Work Fire Pumper#1 Pumper#1 and that this is a settlement agreement for a negotiated price to repair by MHC Kenworth with a new engine. Chief answered questions from the Board. Alderman Thatcher moved to approve Resolution 2020-020 approving service work by MHC Kenworth regarding fire pumper #1 and approving a settlement agreement with Cummins, Inc., second by Alderman LoPorto. Yes: Thatcher, LoPorto, Hammond, Fuller, Cretsinger, and Bowman. Motion carried 6-0. RESOLUTION 2020-021 Finance Director Nate Blum explained that this resolution is approving a quote to add payroll to the Tyler Technologies, Inc. software we currently using. He explained the costs and that there would be a $4,500 annual maintenance fee that will cover upgrades and explained that this will bring payroll in-house rather than outsourcing. Nate answered questions of the Board. Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Resolution 2020-021 approving quote no. 2020-102448 from Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the purpose of purchasing certain payroll software services, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Cretsinger, Thatcher, LoPorto, Fuller, Bowman, and Hammond. Motion carried 6-0. 3 CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Brian Koral reported that we have a staff team that meets daily to dig into what it is we need to address, what are we hearing, issues employees are asking. We are looking at accrued time off and attempting a proactive approach, making sure communication throughout the organization is clear and consistent. Situations are changing daily, sometimes even while we are in our meeting, which is why we are sitting down daily. We are reaching out to partners and asking if there are needs we can help with in our community. We want to take care of our community as well as taking care of our own personnel. Emergency Manager Taylor is doing an excellent job. The city is continuing to do theirjobs and projects within the city as well. I also appreciate the Board and their flexibility with our meeting in this non-traditional setting this evening. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community Development Director Mike Duffy shared that the Census will begin on April 1St, it can be completed by mail, online, or by phone. They want to have it complete by July 31, 2020. We hope that responses will show 3,500 as the population for us this year. Mayor Rose suggested that this be put on all social media to encourage all residents to participate and report. ENGINEERING Nothing to report. FINANCE Finance Director Nate Blum reviewed the monthly financials through PowerPoint and answered questions of the Board. FIRE Nothing to report. POLICE Nothing to report. PUBLIC WORKS Nothing to report. LEVEE BOARD City Engineer Travis Hoover reported there will be a meeting next week. MAYOR'S DISCUSSION Mayor Rose explained this is definitely a "new normal" for all of us. I am very optimistic and will continue spreading hope and goodwill. I have been meeting with Brian on several things the last few days and have heard from restaurants, neighbors, businesses that are willing to do whatever it is to help. We want to make sure our staff is protected, you all mean so much to this organization and we want to provide for you to continue our staff being well, so they may continue providing services to our residents and our community. We have to take responsibility and slow down, stay home when possible. We must take it a day at a time. I am very proud of everyone in this room. BOARD OF ALDERMEN Alderman Thatcher— I echo the same comments that the Mayor just said. I would like to request, as we settle into this "new normal" that we take a look at the economic impact that comes 4 before us. Let us just be consciously aware, and we hope it is all short term, but if we could look at reserve and what revenues we have, possibly with information at the next meeting. Alderman Fuller.—We need to follow direction of eliminating contact, there is work to be done, but minimize and be mindful of that and look at other options rather than only face-to-face when necessary. Alderman LoPorto— If there is anything that comes from your morning meetings that should be shared with our neighborhood, to let us know and get the word out or to simply keep the Board in the loop, would be appreciated. Alderman Cretsinger—The curbs look great! No complaints so. far. Everyone be safe. Alderman Bowman — Nothing to report other than I agree with everything that has been said. Alderman Hammond — I had discussed with Brian of doing some cash projections. I am glad we will have some discussions on this and will be prepared for what may come. Good to know we do have reserves and will continue to be able to serve our community. MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Hammond moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m., _ second by Alderman Thatcher =Yes ,Hammond, Thatcher, Bowman, Fuller, LoPorto, and 4; rdtsinger., J �'y Motion.carried 6-0. Robin Kincaid, City Clerk 5