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REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
6:15 p.m.
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,
June 15, 2021.
Mayor Rose called the meeting to order at 6:19 p.m. Those in attendance were, Mayor Kathy
Rose (by Zoom), Aldermen Jill Hammond Mike Fuller, Dawn Cockrell, Nathan Cretsinger and
Robert Milner (by Zoom at 6:38).
Aldermen Sal LoPorto was absent.
Also present were City Administrator Brian Koral, City Clerk Robin Kincaid, and Community
Development Director Mike Duffy (joined the meeting at 6:25 p.m). Also present was City
Attorney Paul Campo.
MOTION TO ENTER INTO Alderman Cretsinger moved to enter into closed session
CLOSED @ 6:19 P.M. pursuant to RSMo 610.021 (1) Legal Action and litigation, and
RSMo 610.021 (2) Leasing, Purchase, or sale of real estate,
RSMo 610.021(3) Hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting a
particular employee, when personal information about the
employee is discussed, and RSMo 610.021 (13) Individually
identifiable personnel records, performance ratings or records
pertaining to employee or applicant for employment, second by
Alderman Hammond.
Yes: Cretsinger, Hammond, Fuller, and Cockrell.
Motion carried 4-0.
MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Cretsinger moved at 6:59 p.m. to adjourn closed
CLOSED @ 6:59 P.M. session with action taken, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Hammond, Fuller, and Milner.
Motion carried 5-0.
REGULAR SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Jill Hammond called the Regular Session Meeting
to order at 7:03 p.m.
Those in attendance were Mayor Pro Tem Jill Hammond, Aldermen Dawn Cockrell, Mike
Fuller, and Nathan Cretsinger.
Mayor Kathy Rose, Alderman Sal LoPorto and Alderman Robert Milner were absent.
Also present were City Administrator Brian Koral, Community Development Director Mike Duffy,
Finance Director Nate Blum, City Clerk Robin Kincaid, Public Works Director Tom Wooddell,
City Engineer Travis Hoover, Police Chief Chris Skinrood, Fire Chief Gordon Fowlston, Human
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Resources Manager Amy Strough, and Capital Projects/Parks Manager Noel Challis Bennion.
Also present was City Attorney Paul Campo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Jill Hammond led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT None.
CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve the consent agenda as
presented, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Hammond, and Fuller.
Motion carried 4-0.
MINUTES OF 06-01-21 Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve the minutes of the June
01, 2021, meeting, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Hammond, and Fuller.
Motion carried 4-0.
COURT REPORT Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve the court report for the
month of May 2021, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Hammond, and Fuller.
Motion carried 4-0.
RESOLUTION 2021-051 Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Resolution 2021-051
Appoint Bowman to HBPA appointing Al Bowman to the Board of Directors for the Horizons
Business Park Association, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Hammond, and Fuller.
Motion carried 4-0.
RESOLUTION 2021-052 Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Resolution 2021-052
Appoint Homer to IDA appointing Art Homer to the Industrial Development Authority
Board of the City of Riverside, Missouri, second by Alderman
Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Hammond, and Fuller.
Motion carried 4-0.
RESOLUTION 2021-053 Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Resolution 2021-053
Appoint Thatcher to IDA appointing Aaron Thatcher to the Industrial Development Authority
Board of the City of Riverside, Missouri, second by Alderman
Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Hammond, and Fuller.
Motion carried 4-0.
RESOLUTION 2021-054 Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Resolution 2021-054
Appoint Perkins to P & Z appointing Gale Perkins to the Planning & Zoning Commission for
the City of Riverside, Missouri, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Hammond, and Fuller.
Motion carried 4-0.
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RESOLUTION 2021-055 Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Resolution 2021-055
Reappoint Rule to IDA reappointing Jason Rule to the Industrial Development Authority
Board of the City of Riverside, Missouri, second by Alderman
Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Hammond, and Fuller.
Motion carried 4-0.
RESOLUTION 2021-056 Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Resolution 2021-056
MPR Annual Insurance authorizing the purchase of workers compensation, commercial
property, equipment, and liability Insurance from Midwest Public
Risk of Missouri for the annual premium renewal in an amount not
to exceed $409,332.10, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Hammond, and Fuller.
Motion carried 4-0.
RESOLUTION 2021-057 Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Resolution 2021-057
2021 Greater KC Trip-Mayor approving participation in the 2021 Kansas City Chamber of
Commerce Leadership Exchange Program, second by Alderman
Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Hammond, and Fuller.
Motion carried 4-0.
RESOLUTION 2021-058 Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Resolution 2021-058
2021 Janitorial Services awarding the bid for the City of Riverside Janitorial Services to
Town & country Building Services and approving execution of a
contract in Connection with the provision of such services, second
by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Hammond, and Fuller.
Motion carried 4-0.
RESOLUTION 2021-059 Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Resolution 2021-059
Medical Director Services approving an agreement for Medical Director Services, second by
Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Hammond. and Fuller.
Motion carried 4-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
BILL NO. 2021-020 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2021-020.
Collective Bargaining Agmnt. HR Manager Amy Strough reviewed the pertinent points of the
collective bargaining agreement and pointed out that this will be in
effect for a three-year period rather than an annual renewal.
Alderman Cretsinger moved to place Bill 2021-020 on second and
final reading, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Fuller, and Hammond.
Motion carried 4-0.
City Clerk Kincaid gave second reading of Bill No. 2021-020.
Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Bill 2021-020 and enact
said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Fuller, and Hammond.
Motion carried 4-0.
BILL NO. 2021-021 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2021-021.
Compensation Plan — Fire HR Manager Amy Strough explained that this ordinance adjusts
the Fire pay structure into line as the other department pay
structures within the City and that it had to be done separately
following the collective bargaining agreement.
Alderman Cretsinger moved to place Bill 2021-021 on second and
final reading, second by Alderman Cockrell,
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Hammond, and Fuller.
Motion carried 4-0.
City Clerk Kincaid gave second reading of Bill No. 2021-021.
Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Bill 2021-021 and enact
said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Fuller, and Hammond.
Motion carried 4-0.
BILL NO. 2021-022 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2021-022.
5003 NW High Dr. Blight Community Development Director Mike Duffy showed photos of
the property and explanation for the blight removal request and
that there is a plan to rebuild on this property.
Alderman Cockrell moved to place Bill 2021-022 on second and
final reading, second by Alderman Cretsinger.
Yes: Cockrell, Cretsinger, Fuller, and Hammond.
Motion carried 4-0.
City Clerk Kincaid gave second reading of Bill No. 2021-022.
Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Bill 2021-022 and enact
said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Cretsinger.
Yes: Cockrell, Cretsinger, Hammond, and Fuller.
Motion carried 4-0.
BILL NO. 2021-023 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2021-023.
HECO Fill Dirt City Engineer Travis Hoover stated that this ordinance is the
agreement with Houston Excavating & Demolition for fill dirt and
answered questions of the Board.
Alderman Cretsinger moved to place Bill 2021-023 on second and
final reading, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Hammond, and Fuller.
Motion carried 4-0.
City Clerk Kincaid gave second reading of Bill No. 2021-023.
Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Bill 2021-023 and enact
said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Fuller, and Hammond.
Motion carried 4-0.
BILL NO. 2021-024 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2021-024.
Conflict of Interest-Biennial Kincaid then explained the ordinance is a biennial acceptance by
the Board regarding Personal Financial Disclosure Statements
and procedures to disclose potential conflicts of interest as elected
officials.
Alderman Cretsinger moved to place Bill 2021-024 on second and
final reading, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Hammond, and Fuller.
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Motion carried 4-0.
City Clerk Kincaid gave second reading of Bill No. 2021-024.
Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Bill 2021-024 and enact
said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Hammond, and Fuller.
Motion carried 4-0.
RESOLUTION 2021-050 Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Resolution 2021-050
Bill Pay authorizing the expenditure of funds for fiscal year 2020-
2021, for weeks ending June 4th and June 1111 the amount of
$923,610.62 second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, and Fuller.
No: None.
Abstain: Hammond.
Motion carried 3-0-1.
RESOLUTION 2021-060 Community Development Director Mike Duffy explained the
RIC Task Order 3 the need for this task order with RIC and answered questions of
the Board.
Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Resolution 2021-060
approving Task Order 3 with Renaissance Infrastructure
Consulting, Inc., second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Hammond, and Fuller.
Motion carried 4-0.
RESOLUTION 2021-061 Capital Projects/Parks Manager Noel Challis Bennion showed
Tremont Sculpture Base two options for Board decision on the material to use on the base
and then awarding the bid to Gunter for their choice according to
the agreement. Consensus of the Board was to make the base of
the alternate option at $46,250.
Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Resolution 2021-061
amending the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget for the general fund of
the City of Riverside, Missouri, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Fuller, and Hammond.
Motion carried 4-0.
RESOLUTION 2021-062 HR Manager Amy Strough reported on the changes made to our
Recruitment Incentive recruitment incentive program policy.
Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Resolution 2021-062
approving the City of Riverside Recruitment Incentive and
Retention Program Policy, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Cretsinger, Cockrell, Fuller, and Hammond.
Motion carried 4-0.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Brian Koral told the Board that MML will be
having a Westgate Meeting in NKC on July 2211 and if anyone
wishes to attend to let Robin know. Brian announced that Noel
Bennion applied for a Platte County Parks Grant and the City has
been awarded a $1 million dollar commitment toward pool
improvements. There was an event last weekend in the
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Gatewoods community, they had invited all neighbors to an ice
cream social type event. We provided an ice cream truck for
everyone to enjoy and one of our Fire Department trucks for
children to climb in and see. Staff Directors attended and we
would like to thank the Gatewoods neighborhood for inviting us. It
was a great afternoon to visit and be able to answer questions of
the residents.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community Development Director Mike Duffy discussed an
incentive extension request from US Farathane in Horizons, the
process, pros, and cons of the incentive and that there is an
opportunity for a one-year renewal in their contract. Consensus of
the Board directed staff to bring the extension back at the next
meeting. Mike responded to a question on the Blight Removal
Program for the 5101 NW Northwood Road and because of the
weather, this has not been done.
ENGINEERING Capital Projects/Parks Manager Noel Bennion reminded the Board
of the dedication of the Fish Sculpture and Movie Night on June
25, 2021, at 8:30 p.m. City Engineer Travis Hoover gave an
update on signage on St. Joe Blvd for parking and responded to
an ADA strip on a sidewalk needing repair.
FINANCE Finance Director Nate Blum reviewed by PowerPoint presentation
of the May financials with 92% of the way through the fiscal year.
FIRE Fire Chief Gordon Fowlston reviewed the Fire Department
monthly report and noted that calls are down this month.
POLICE Police Chief Chris Skinrood showed most pertinent information
collected for the month of May 2021 and answered a few
questions from the Board. He also mentioned that Aldermen in
Indian Hills might remind their neighbors to lock doors and keep
garages closed.
PUBLIC WORKS Nothing to report.
LEVEE BOARD Nothing to report.
MAYOR'S DISCUSSION Mayor Pro Tem Jill Hammond shared that Gatewoods Event was
tremendous, there was good turnout of neighbors, thank you to all
the City staff that attended, the time and effort providing the ice
cream truck, the fire truck was a huge hit, and it was a fantastic
event. I also want to thank Mike Duffy for having communication
with the neighbors in Gatewoods that live within the flood plain
with Jumping Branch Creek behind them and possible solutions to
the issues.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN Alderman Cockrell — Nothing to report.
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Alderman Cretsinger— Inquired of the ongoing discussion and City
effort to encourage Barth Development moving forward on the
sidewalk issue. Mike Duffy replied that there is a meeting planned
with Barth for next week on several issues in different areas of the
City. I also wanted to thank Mayor Pro Tem Hammond for doing
an excellent job filling in this evening.
Alderman Fuller— Jumping Branch Trail/ stormwater questions
were asked of Travis Hoover and Mike Duffy.
MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Cockrell moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m.;
second by Alderman Cretsinger.
Yes: Cockrell, Cretsinger, Fuller, and Hammond.
Motions carried 4-0.
Robin Kincaid, City Clerk
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