HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-10-07~-
Minutes of Regulaz Meeting of
Boazd of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri
October 7, 2003
A regulaz meeting of the Boazd of Aldermen of the.City of Riverside, Missouri, was held in the
City Hall, of Riverside, Missouri, on October 7, 2003 at 7:30 p.m
Those in attendance were Mayor Betty Burch, Aldermen Burris, Looker, Darata, Legaard, Super
and Beazd.
Also present were, David Blackburn, City Administrator, Louise Rusick, City Clerk, Chief Wylie
Simpson, John Jackson, City Engineer, Matt Kitzi and Ben Prell, City Attorney's office.
Minutes, Aug.12, 2003 Alderman Beard moved that the minutes of August 12, 2003 be approved,
Approved seconded by Alderman Legaazd, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Bums, Darata, Legaazd, Beard and Looker.
Abstain: Alderman Super.
Motion carries.
Minutes, Sept.16, 2003 Alderman Legaard moved that the minutes of Septemberl6, 2003 be approved
Approved as corrected, seconded by Alderman Looker, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Legaard, Burris, Dazata, Beard, Super and Looker.
Motion carries.
Minutes, Sept. 22, 2003 Alderman Legaazd moved that the minutes of September 22, 2003 be approved
Approved seconded by Alderman Looker, the vote was:
Minutes, Sept. 24, 2003
Approved
Letter Agreement
for additional services
requested by
TranSystems, Approved
Minn. 10/7/03
Aye: Aldermen Dazata, Beard Legaard, Bums, Super and Looker.
Motion carries.
Alderman Looker moved that the minutes of September 24, 2003 be approved
as corrected, seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Darata, Super, Legaazd, Beard, Looker and Burris.
Motion carries.
Alderman Looker moved to approve a letter agreement for additional services
for West Platte Road Street Improvements in the amount of $81,363, seconded
by Alderman Dazata, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Darata, Burris, Legaard, Beard and Looker.
Motion carries.
Frank Weatherford's Frank Weatherford, TranSystems Corp. will, at the October 2161 meeting,
comments provide the board with a breakdown of funding of the I-635 Interchange project.
Discussion regazding A discussion was held by John Jackson, City Engineer regarding the fence that
the fence along the levee runs along the levee, stating the fence does not have to be eight feet
high, only four or five feet.
Four foot high fence Alderman Looker moved to approve a four foot high fence (no bazbwire)
along the levee along the levee, seconded by Alderman Burris, the vote was:
Approved
Aye: Aldermen Darata, Legaard, Beazd, Looker, Burris and Super.
Motion carried.
Discussion regarding A discussion was held regazding the repair/maintenance of the brick walkway at
the brick walkway the E.H. Young Riverfront Pazk. John will obtain estimates and present at the
at the E.H. Young next board meeting.
River&ont Pazk
Brent discussed Brent Miles, Community Development and Planning Coordinator, discussed a
the 2002 National proposal for the 2002 National Electrical Code. Further research is being done
Electrical Code by the city staff.
Brent said a Flood Plain Management workshop was held on September 30'" at
City Hall with FEMA and SEMA representatives, George Riedel and Connie
Wisneski.
Brent presented the board with a progress report (floodplain development issues)
and lots that are currently located within the identified floodway at Gate Woods
Development, development is at a standstill.
Chief Simpson's Chief Simpson announced, Dispatcher Nicholas Jackalone's resignation as of
October 7, 2003.
Mayor Burch's Mayor Burch mentioned a committee to be appointed, i.e. two (2) city
Comment employees and (2) board members, Aldermen Looker and Alderman Super
for the landscaping along W. Platte.
Municipal Court Alderman Legaazd moved to approve the Municipal Court Report for
Report Approved September, seconded by Alderman Burris, the vote was:
Alderman Dazata, Bums, Legaard, Beard, Looker and Super.
Motion carries.
Proclamation Alderman Legaazd moved to approve a proclamation declaring October
Approved as National Breast Cancer Awazeness month, seconded by Alderman Dazata,
the vote was:
Aldermen Burris, Legaard, Beazd, Looker, Super and Darata.
Motion carries.
Mies. 10/7/03
Bill No. 2003-93 Alderman Burris moved to place Bill No. 2003-93 on its fast reading,
Payment of said Bill authorizing the payment of certain indebtedness listed therein,
Indebtedness seconded by Alderman Dazata, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Darata, Burris, Legaard, Beazd, Super and Looker.
Motion carries.
Ordinance No. 2003-93 Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 2003-93 on its second reading,
Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2003-93, seconded
by Alderman Looker, the vote was:
Aye: Aldennen Super, Darata, Burris, Legaazd, Beard and Looker.
Motion carries
Bill No. 2003-94 Alderman Looker moved to place Bill No. 2003-94 on its fast reading,
Authorizing the city said Bill authorizing the City of Riverside, Missouri to opt out of state
to opt out of state imposed sales tax holiday, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was:
tax holiday
Aye: Aldermen Legaazd, Looker, Super and Darata.
No: Aldermen Beard and Bums.
Motion carries.
Ordinance No. 2003-94 Alderman Super moved to place Bill No. 2003-94 on its second reading,
Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2003-94, seconded
by Alderman Dazata, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Dazata, Looker and Legaard.
No. Aldermen Beazd and Bums.
Motion carries.
Bill No. 2003-95 Alderman Bums moved to place Bill No. 2003-95 on its fast reading,
Approving the Form said Bill approving the form of, and authorizing the Mayor to complete
of, & authorizing the and execute, an agreement by and between the City of Riverside, Missouri
Mayor to complete & and Kansas City Power & Light Company regarding relocation of utilities
execute an agreement for roadway improvements and the City shall reimburse KCPL, for such re-
between the city and location costs and expenses, a sum not yet determined, and to be determined
KCPL regarding at a later date, but which in no event shall exceed Four Hundred Sixty Four
relocation of utilities Thousand Eight Hundred Seven Dollars ($464,807.00), seconded by Alderman
for roadway improve- Super, the vote was:
ments
Aldermen Bums, Super, Darata, Legaazd and Looker.
No: Alderman Beazd.
Motion carries.
Minn. 10/14/03
Ordinance No. 2003-95 Alderman Super moved to place Bill No. 2003-95 on its second reading,
Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2003-95, seconded
by Alderman Dazata, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Darata, Legaard, Looker, Super and Burris.
No: Alderman Beazd.
Motion carries.
Bill No. 2003-96 Alderman Looker moved to place Bill No. 2003-96 on its £ust reading, said Bill
Authorizing the Mayor authorizing the Mayor to execute a settlement agreement with Ad Trend, Inc.
to execute a settlement allowing Ad Trend to erect one (1) billboard at the site which is subject of the
agreement with action and in exchange both parties will dismiss the action and Ad Trend will
Ad Trend post a bond for future construction of a road to the subject site and limit the
subject matter of the advertised material )the "Agreement"), seconded by
Alderman Legaard, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Bums, Super, Dazata, Legaard, Beazd and Looker.
Motion carries.
Ordinance No. 2003-96 Alderman Looker moved to place Bill No. 2003-96 on its second reading,
Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2003-96, seconded
by Alderman Legaard, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Darata, Burris, Legaazd, Beard and Looker.
Motion carries.
Bill No. 2003-97 Alderman Beazd moved to place Bill No. 2003-97 on it fast reading, said Bill
Amending Title II, amending Title II, Chapter 210 of the Municipal Code of the City of Riverside,
Chapt. 210 of the city Missouri, by amending Section 210.050: Peeping Toms Prohibited, seconded
code by amending by Alderman Legaazd, the vote was:
Sec. 210.050: Peeping
Toms prohibited Aye: Aldermen Darata, Burris, Legaazd, Beazd, Super and Looker.
Motion carries.
Ordinance No. 2003-97 Alderman Looker moved to place Bill No. 2003-97 on its second reading,
Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2003-97, seconded
by Alderman Legaard, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Darata, Bums, Legaard, Beard and Looker.
Motion carries.
Bill No. 2003-98 Alderman Beazd moved to table Bill No. 2003-98, said Bill amending Title II,
Amend. Title II, Chapt Chapter 210 of the Municipal code of the City of Riverside, Missouri, by adding
210 of the city code by anew Section 210.325: damage Destruction or theft of Public Library Materials,
adding a new Sect seconded by Alderman Burris, the vote was:
210.325: Damage Des-
truction or theft of Public Aye: Aldermen Burris, Legaazd, Beard, Super, Looker and Darata.
Library Materials
Tabled Motion carries.
Mins. 10/7/03 4
Bill No. 2003-99 Alderman Legaazd moved to place Bill No. 2003-99 on its first reading, said
Amend. Chapt 210 of Bill amending Chapter 210 of the City Code by amending section 210.530 the
city code by amend. regarding unlawful use of weapons and adding new provisions pertaining to
Sect. 210.530 re: firearms in city buildings, and fixing the time when this ordinance shall become
unlawful use of weapons effective, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was:
and adding new pro-
visions pertaining to fuearms
in city buildings, and Aye: Aldermen Super, Bums, Darata, Legaard, Looker and Beard.
fixing the time when
this ord. shall become Motion carries.
effective
Ordinance No. 2003-99 Alderman Looker moved to place Bill No. 2003-99 on its second reading,
Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 2003-99, seconded
by Alderman Legaard, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Darata, Burris, Legaard, Beard and Looker.
Motion carries.
Mayor Burch's Mayor Burch recommended appointing resident, Al Bowman to the
comments Planning Commission and Alderman Looker appointed as the
representative for the Boazd of Alderman.
A whole page ad Alderman Looker moved to approve purchasing a whole page ad for
purchased for $11,000 Argosy's grand opening at the cost of $11,000, seconded by Alderman Legaazd,
for Argosy's grand the vote was:
opening,
Approved Aye: Aldermen Looker, Beazd, Legaazd, Burris, Super and Dazata.
Motion carries.
Argosy tour The Argosy tour will take place Monday at 5:45 p.m.
Resident, Leland Alderman Burris moved to approve resident, Leland Finley using the
Finley to use the Community Center December Ss' and 6s' for a Christmas Carol gathering
Comm. Ctr. gym seconded by Alderman Looker, the vote was:
and mtg. room
Dec, 5,6 Approved Aye: Aldermen Beard, Looker, Legaard, Burris, Dazata and Super.
Motion carries.
Aldermen's comments Alderman Super asked about the Salvation Army Agreement the city previously
entered into. Mayor Burch explained this was agreed upon because of the
services the Salvation Army offers.
Alderman Looker asked if there were any trees available to locate where the
ones that were destroyed by the tornado. A discussion was held, no final
decision.
Recess A brief recess was called at 9:00 p.m.
Reconvened The Mayor and board answered to roll call at 9:15 p.m.
Mins. 10/7/03
Motion for Closed Alderman Darata moved that the meeting go into closed session, pursuant to
Session RSMo 610.021(1) for discussion of Legal Issues, RSMo 610.021(2) Real Estate
and 610.021(3) Personnel Issues with the City Attorney, seconded by Alderman
Looker, and the vote was:
Aye: Alderman Beard, Darata, Bun•is, Super, Looker and Legaazd.
Motion Carries.
Motion for Open Alderman Legaazd moved that the meeting go into open session at
Session seconded by Alderman Dazata, and the vote was:
Aye: Alderman Burris, Looker, Dazata, Legaazd, Beard and Super.
Motion Carries.
Mayor's comment A senior writer with the Wall Street Journal met with Mayor Burch spending
all day Wednesday and Thursday a.m and then the visitor traveled about the
city talking to different people.
$7,500 Approved Alderman Looker moved to approve paying $7,500 to Finnegan, Conrad &
to Finnegan, Conrad Peterson, the city's defense regarding the water rate case, seconded by
for the city's defense Alderman Beard, the vote was:
in the water rate case
Aye: Aldermen Burris, Looker, Darata, Legaard, Beard and Super.
Motion carries.
Adjournment By unanimous decision, the boazd adjourned a .50 p.
City erk '
Minn. 10/7/03
BILL N0.2003-94
ORDINANCE N0.2003-94
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RNERSIDE, MISSOURI TO OPT OUT
OF STATE IMPOSED SALES TAX HOLIDAY
WHEREAS, the Missouri General Assembly has passed and the Governor has signed,
Senate Biil 11 that established a so-called "Sales Tax Holiday" for the second weekend in
August, 2004 and
WHEREAS, the legislation does not provide for the reimbursement to local governments
for lost revenues, and
WHEREAS, the sales tax holiday will significantly reduce local revenues, and
WHEREAS, municipalities depend on sales tax revenues to provide essential services for
the citizens, including police, fire, parks, street, code enforcement, etc., and
WHEREAS, these sales taxes were approved by a vote of the people who expect the
promised services, and
WHEREAS, the legislation authorizes local governments to opt out of the sales tax
holiday by ordinance of the governing body,
NOW THEREFORE BE TT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE CITY OF RNERSIDE, MISSOURI AS FOLLOWS:
Section One. The City of Riverside, Missouri hereby determines that it will prohibit the
provisions of Section 144.049 RSMo. 2003, from exempting sales of certain clothing, personal
computers, certain computer software, and school supplies that occur within the boundaries of
said City during August 13, 2004 through August 1 S, 2004 from local sales taxes.
Section Two. The City Clerk is hereby directed to send written notice to the State of
Missouri Department of Revenue as soon as possible, but no later than July 9, 2004, of the
decision to opt out of the "Sales Tax Holiday," by forwarding a letter and certified copy of the
ordinance.
Section Three. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of
its passage and approval.
PASSED THIS 7TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2003.
ATTE ,
C' Clerk
~~~~
MAYOR