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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-18... . ~' l MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI MARCH 18~, 2003 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 18a', 2003, at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Betty Burch, Aldermen Beard, Darata, Legaard, Burris, Looker and Flaws. Also present were David Blackburn, City Administrator, John Jackson, City Engineer, Matt Kitzi, Deborah Polk, Ben Prell, City Attorneys, Chief Wylie Simpson and Kathy Rose, Acting Secretary. Welcome Guests Mayor Burch welcomed guests from Boy Scout Troop 261 from St. Therese's School and guests from Boy Scout Troop 333. Approve Minutes Alderman Flaws made a motion to accept the minutes of Feb 25, 2/25/03 2003, as prepared; seconded by Alderman Bums, and the vote was: Aye: Aldennen Burris, Darata, Beard, Legaard, Looker and Flaws. Motion carries. Approve Minutes Aldermen Burns stated the meeting began at 6:15 p.m. and 2/27/03 stated that Bill No. 2003-20 should include the date that it was extended to. Aldermen Burris made a motion to accept the minutes of Feb. 27, 2003, with the corrections; seconded by Aldermen Darata; and the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Flaws, Looker, Legaard, Beard, Darata and Bums. Motion carries. Approve Minutes Aldermen Darata made a motion to accept the minutes of March 3/4/03 4, 2003, as prepared; seconded by Aldermen Looker; and the the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Flaws, Darata, Burns, Beard and Looker. Aldermen Legaard abstained. Motion Carnes. .. Extranet Site Joe Bednar, Armstrong Teasdale was present with Chris McCarley Presentation and Erica Guthrie, Muller Co., to present the changes to the Joe Bednar, Chris extranet site that was being created to inform the Governor McCarley and Erica and other legislators what assistance the City of Riverside was Guthrie requesting pursuant to the development of the "Riverside Horizons" project. Joe stated that the changes and addition of more pictures would help capture legislator's attention. Joe introduced the new seal for the "Riverside Horizons" project and presented the step by step program on the site, taking them through the Historical Perspective of our City, Impact of 93' Flood, City of Riverside's Commitment to the project, the Investment in Progress and Infrastructure, Economic Opportunity, Master Plan, I-635 Interchange, Center of Kansas City area, Comparative Case Studies, Economic Benefit, and the State's Roll. Discussion Alderman Burris inquired about the $9 million dollar ask and-Joe Extranet Site stated it was flexible figure at this point as plans were being solidified. Alderman Looker stated the additional pictures made it more interesting. Alderman Darata stated the font type and bold face made it easier to read. Aldermen Legaard, Beard and Flaws, stated they liked it very much. Mayor Burch stated she thought it was a great presentation. Recess A brief recess was called at 8:15 p.m. Reconvene The Mayor and all Board members answered roll call at 8:25 p.m. City Engineer John Jackson, City Engineer, stated they were waiting to take bids on the upper portion of Gateway until they received a written reply from KCP&L. They were also meeting with Time Warner Southwestern Bell next week. Otherwise they were ready to go. Bill No. 2003-23 Mayor Burch stated that Bill No. 2003-23 was being tabled. Approving amendments to Gateway Grant & Loan tabled Bill No. 2003-27 Alderman Flaws moved to place Bill No. 2003-27 on its first Payment of Bills reading, said Bill authorizing the payment of certain indebtedness listed therein, seconded by Alderman Burns; and the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Looker, Darata, Legaard, Beard, Burns and Flaws. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2003-27 Aldermen Darata moved to place Bill No. 2003-27 on its second Approved reading and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2003-27; seconded by Alderman Looker; and the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Beard, Flaws, Burris, Looker, Darata and Legaard. Motion carries. General Discussion Alderman Burris stated the informational trail markers needed to be replaced at Renner Brenner Park Alderman Flaws stated the light at the bottom of Woodland was still blinking. Mayor Burch stated that Clean Up Days would be held the weekends of Apri125, 26, & 27a' and May 2, 3, & 4~'. Kathy Rose reported that Apri125`~ was being designated as Riverside Recycles Day and information would be forthcoming asking all residents to place their recycle tubs out on that date. Mayor Burch stated that the City was hosting the Chamber luncheon on Thursday, April l0a' and everyone was invited to attend. The extranet site presentation by Joe Bednar and Muller Co. would be shared with the chamber members. Bill No. 2003-28 Attorney Matt Kitzi read the agreement for aright-of--way and Agreement for easement for the Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline relocation Right of Way and for consideration by the Board. Alderman Flaws made a motion Easement for the to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement for aright-of- Southern Star Central way and easement for the Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline Gas Pipeline, Inc. relocation; seconded by Alderman Looker; and the vote was: pipeline relocation Aye: Aldermen Darata, Beard, Burris, Flaws, Legaard and Looker. Motion Carries. Ordinance No. 2003-28 Alderman Legaard moved to place Bill No. 2003-28 on its Approved second reading and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2003-28; seconded by Alderman Darata; and the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Flaws, Burris, Beard, Darata, Looker and Legaard. Motion carries. ~, ~. Adjournment By unanimous decision, the Board adjourned at 8:48 p.m. een L. Rose Acting Secretary