HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-07 Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
&00 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,
September 7, 2021,
Mayor Rose called the meeting to order at &01 p.m. Those in attendance were, Mayor Kathy
Rose, Aldermen Jill Hammond, Mike Fuller, Dawn Cockrell, Nathan Cretsinger, Robert Milner,
and Sal LoPorto.
Also present were City Administrator Biran Koral, Community Development Director Mike Duffy,
City Clerk Robin Kincaid, HR Manager Amy Strough, City Attorney Paul Campo, and Special
Counsel Joe Bednar (arrived at &31).
MOTION TO ENTER INTO Alderman LoPorto moved to enter into closed session pursuant
CLOSED @ 6:01 P.M. 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
Milner.
Yes: LoPorto, Milner, Cockrell, Fuller, Cretsinger, and Hammond.
Motion carried 6-0.
MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Cockrell moved at 6:59 p.m. to adjourn closed
CLOSED @ 6:59 P.M. session with action taken, second by Alderman Hammond.
Yes: Cockrell, Hammond, Milner, Cretsinger, Fuller, and LoPorto.
Motion carried 6-0.
REGULAR SESSION Mayor Kathy Rose called the Regular Session Meeting to order at
7:04 p.m.
Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Sal LoPorto, Dawn Cockrell, Jill
Hammond, Nathan Cretsinger, Mike Fuller. and Rob Milner.
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
Resources Manager Amy Strough, and Capital Projects/Parks Manager Noel Bennion. Also
present was City Attorney Paul Campo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT None.
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CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Hammond moved to approve the consent agenda as
presented, second by Alderman Cretsinger.
Yes: Hammond, Cretsinger, Fuller, Cockrell, LoPorto, and Milner.
Motion carried 6-0.
MINUTES OF 08-17-21 Alderman Hammond moved to approve the minutes of the August
17, 2021, meeting, second by Alderman Cretsinger.
Yes: Hammond, Cretsinger, Fuller, Cockrell, LoPorto, and Milner.
Motion carried 6-0.
MINUTES OF 08-31-21 Alderman Hammond moved to approve the minutes of the August
31, 2021, meeting, second by Alderman Cretsinger.
Yes: Hammond, Cretsinger, Fuller, Cockrell, LoPorto, and Milner.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2021-100 Alderman Hammond moved to approve Resolution 2021-100
Bill Pay authorizing the expenditure of funds out of the City Treasury of the
City of Riverside for fiscal year 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 weeks
ending August 20th, August 27th, and September 310 in the amount
of $439,269.94, second by Alderman Cretsinger.
Yes: Hammond, Cretsinger, Fuller, Cockrell, LoPorto, and Milner.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2021-101 Alderman Hammond moved to approve Resolution 2021-101
Internet Service Provider approving a service order with an internet service provider to
provide dedicated internet services, second by Alderman
Cretsinger.
Yes: Hammond, Cretsinger, Fuller, Cockrell, LoPorto, and Milner.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2021-102 Alderman Hammond moved to approve Resolution 2021-102
Annual Levee Board Meeting granting and approving the execution of a proxy for the annual
meeting of landowners of Riverside-Quindaro Bend Levee District;
Directing the Industrial Development Authority of the City of
Riverside Missouri, second by Alderman Cretsinger.
Yes: Hammond, Cretsinger, Fuller, Cockrell, LoPorto, and Milner.
Motion carried 6-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
BILL NO. 2021-036 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2021-036.
CA Employment Agreement Alderman Hammond moved to accept first reading and place Bill
2021-036 on second and final reading, second by Alderman
LoPorto.
Yes: Hammond, LoPorto, Milner, Fuller, Cretsinger, and Cockrell.
Motion carried 6-0.
City Clerk Kincaid gave second reading of Bill No. 2021-036.
Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Bill 2021-036 and enact
said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Cretsinger, Milner, Cockrell, LoPorto, Hammond, and Fuller.
Motion carried 6-0.
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BILL NO. 2021-037 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2021-037.
Fire PT Hire Jackson Alderman Hammond moved to accept first reading and place Bill
2021-037 on second and final reading, second by Alderman
Milner.
Yes: Hammond, Milner, Fuller, Cockrell, Cretsinger. and LoPorto.
Motion carried 6-0.
City Clerk Kincaid gave second reading of Bill No. 2021-037.
Alderman Milner moved to approve Bill 2021-037 and enact
said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Milner, Cockrell, LoPorto, Cretsinger, Fuller, and Hammond.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2021-103 Community Development Director Mike Duffy stated that this
Olsson Task Order#2 task order is directing Olsson to survey and replat vacant land on
the East side of Horizons Parkway.
Alderman LoPorto moved to approve Resolution 2021-103
approving task order number 6 with McClure, second by Alderman
Hammond.
Yes: LoPorto, Hammond, Cretsinger, Fuller, Milner, and Cockrell.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2021-104 City Administrator Brian Koral explained that Anita is the part-time
Morales Agreement Municipal Court Clerk and will use the education program to get
certified as a Spanish interpreter to help with municipal court and
public safety issues when the need arises.
Alderman Hammond moved to approve Resolution 2021-104
approving task order number 6 with McClure, second by Alderman
Hammond.
Yes: Hammond, Cockrell, Milner, Fuller, LoPorto, and Cretsinger.
Motion carried 6-0.
Liquor License Approval Alderman Hammond moved to approve the picnic not-for-profit
Carved Event— 10.16,21 liquor license contingent upon State of Missouri approval for the
Riverside Chamber of Commerce, Managing Agent April
Roberson for the Carved Event on October 16, 2021, second by
Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Hammond, Cockrell, Milner, LoPorto, Cretsinger, and Fuller.
Motion carried 6-0.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Brian Koral announced that the Carved and
Trunk or Treat event will be a joint effort again this year and will be
located at the Renner Brenner Park. He then read an email
received from USDA Wildlife Specialist thanking the City of
Riverside for the brush removal around Horizons Parkway area
removing desirable habitat for wildlife and directly improving the
safety of air traffic at the Charles B. Wheeler Airport. Thanks goes
directly to Public Works Director Wooddell and his crew and City
Engineer Hoover and contractors he works with for getting that
brush work done.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community Development Director Mike Duffy reported that the
Canada geese control has been going on for about four years now
and it is beginning to make a difference. We have informed Rally
Cross that there will not be any further events in the Horizon's
area, that there will be some other projects going on in that area.
ENGINEERING Capital Projects/ Parks Manager Noel Bennion gave a report on a
Complete Streets Program, reviewing the benefits and
advantages of such a program. Noel answered questions from
the Board.
FINANCE Nothing to report.
FIRE Nothing to report.
POLICE Nothing to report.
PUBLIC WORKS Nothing to report.
LEVEE BOARD Nothing to report.
MAYOR'S DISCUSSION Mayor Kathy Rose thanked Public Works for getting the recycle
trucks to pick up the forgotten Indian Hills area on the weekend.
Jill and I attended the Parade of Hearts meeting in Kansas City
and I received an email being asked to be one of the committees
for that event. It is much like the Parade of Cows that was held
several years ago. MML Annual Conference is coming up at the
end of the month. I am working with Attorney Dave Winton for a
presentation at the conference to gain more support to fight the
video lottery terminals.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN Alderman Fuller—Asked City Engineer Hoover where we are on
the trail at St. Joe Blvd. Travis reported that project has started.
Alderman Hammond — We are having a neighborhood parade on
October 30"
Alderman Cretsinger— I appreciate the Police Dept. looking into
the threat that was made against Parkhill South. Thankfully it was
not an issue.
Alderman LoPorto — The Police also assisted on some issues in
our neighborhood and the residents were very grateful. Thanks to
Mike for helping with getting some connecting sidewalks in place.
Alderman Milner—Accolades to City Administrator Koral for your
consistent communication efforts to keep the Board informed and
when I have personal questions as well.
Alderman Cockrell — Nothing to report.
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MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Milner moved to adjourn the meeting at 7.35 p.m.,
second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Milner, Cockrell, Fuller, Cretsinger, LoPorto, Hammond.
Motions carried 6-0.
Robin Kincai , City Clerk
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