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Home My WebLink About2023-01-17 Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF ALDERMEN RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Tuesday, January 17, 2023 7:00 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, January 17, 2023. Mayor Rose called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Those in attendance were, Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Nathan Cretsinger. Jill Beck, Steve Palma, Dawn Cockrell, and Robert Milner. Alderman Sal LoPorto was absent. Also present were City Administrator Brian Koral, Community Development Director Mike Duffy. 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, Finance Director Erika Benitez, and Capital Projects/ Parks Noel Challis Bennion. City Attorney Paul Campo was also present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT None. CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Beck moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, second by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Beck. Cockrell, Milner, Palma, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 5-0. MINUTES OF 01-03-2023 COURT REPORT RESOLUTION 2023-003 Bill Pay Alderman Beck moved to approve the minutes of the January 3. 2023 meeting, second by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Beck, Cockrell, Milner, Palma, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 5-0. Alderman Beck moved to approve the court report for the month of December 2022, second by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Beck. Cockrell, Milner, Palma, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 5-0. Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-003 authorizing the expenditure of funds for fiscal year 2022-2023 for weeks ending January 6th and January 13' in the amount of $1,146,373.33, second by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Beck, Cockrell. Milner, Palma, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 5-0. 1 RESOLUTION 2023-004 CO 10 for Crossland Const. REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING Outdoor Storage SUP 3910 NW Helena Rd BILL NO. 2023-002 Anixter Power Solutions SUP BILL NO. 2023-003 Final Dev. Plan 4500 Gateway Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-004 approving change order 10 to the agreement with Crossland Construction Company, Inc. for additions & renovations Riverside Public Safety resulting in a revised contract amount of $4,859,389.01, second by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Beck, Cockrell, Milner, Palma, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Rose announced at 7:02 p.m. that the public hearing to consider a Special Use Permit for Outdoor Storage at 3910 NW Helena Road., in the City of Riverside, Missouri had remained open from the previous meeting. Community Development Director Mike Duffy explained that this had gone before the Planning and Zoning Commission and they had unanimously approved this request after discussions. He the showed pictures of the area, the building, and the area where they are requesting storage. Alan Johnson with Alan Johnson Design came before the Board and answerd questions as well. Mayor Rose then asked if there were any other questions or comments to be made, hearing none, she closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2023-002. Alderman Milner moved to accept first reading and place Bill 2023-002 on second and final reading, second by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Milner, Cockrell, Beck, Cretsinger, and Palma. Motion carried 5-0. City Clerk Kincaid gave second reading of Bill No. 2023-002. Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Bill 2023-002 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Beck. Yes: Cretsinger, Beck, Milner, Palma, and Cockrell. Motion carried 5-0. City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2023-003. Community Development Director Mike Duffy reviewed the final Development Plan for a new commercial building located behind Riverside Wellness property. He showed pictures of the design along location on the property, explaining possible uses and answered questions. Alderman Milner moved to accept first reading and place Bill 2023-003 on second and final reading, second by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Milner, Cockrell, Cretsinger, Beck, and Palma. Motion carried 5-0. City Clerk Kincaid gave second reading of Bill No. 2023-003. Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Bill 2023-003 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Palma. Yes: Cretsinger, Palma, Milner, Beck, and Cockrell. Motion carried 5-0. RESOLUTION 2023-005 Language Lines Agreement RESOLUTION 2023-006 Appliance Purchase PS RESOLUTION 2023-007 Furniture for Fire Dept. RESOLUTION 2023-008 Outreach Grant Application Police Chief Skinrood stated that this agreement will give officers communication tools on their cell phones when out on the streets. Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-005 approving an agreement with Language Lines Services. Inc., second by Alderman Milner. Yes: Beck, Milner, Palma, Cretsinger, and Cockrell. Motion carried 5-0. Capital Projects/Parks Noel Challis Bennion state that this is a request for purchasing only the appliances from Ferguson and through a single vendor it will help streamline delivery and installation of the appliances. Alderman Milner moved to approve Resolution 2023-006 approving Bid No. B241099 and purchase of appliances for the Public Safety Renovation, second by Alderman Beck. Yes: Milner, Beck, Cockrell, Cretsinger, and Palma. Motion carried 5-0. Capital Projects/Parks Manager Noel Challis Bennion reported that this for the beds and recliners for the Fire Department and are on the GSA and TIPS Purchasing Contracts. Alderman Milner moved to approve Resolution 2023-007 authorizing the purchase of furniture for the Fire Department from Dreamseat, LLC off the GSA and TIPS Purchasing contracts in the amount of $11,435.25 for the Public Safety Renovation, second by Alderman Cretsinger. Yes: Milner, Cretsinger, Cockrell, Palma, and Beck. Motion carried 5-0. Capital Projects/Parks Manager Noel Challis Bennion explained that this is the grant application that we would like apply for the Homestead Park to bring it up to the same standards as our other parks within the City. It is proposed for the upcoming budget year and since this is a funding source available now. we want to apply it towards this park. We are requesting $30,000. Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Resolution 2023-008 approving and endorsing application to the Platte County Commission for funding under the Parks and Recreation Outreach Grant Program, funded by the County -Wide Dedicated Parks and Recreation Quarter -Cent Sales Tax, second by Alderman Beck. Yes: Cretsinger, Beck, Palma, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried 5-0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Brian Koral communicated that the Red X grand opening is February 22. 2023 at 8 a.m. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community Development Director Mike Duffy stated that we had the introductory meeting with the Steering Committee. They will go through a 10-month process, and all will be involved to make a path forward for our city for the next 10-15 years. ENGINEERING FINANCE FIRE POLICE PUBLIC WORKS LEVEE BOARD MAYOR'S DISCUSSION BOARD OF ALDERMEN Nothing to report. Finance Director Erika Benitez showed by PowerPoint presentation at the 50% mark of our fiscal year budget. She highlighted the funds and balances for income and expenses and the investment portfolio was shown. Fire Chief Fowlston reviewed the month total activities and then focused on the yearly numbers as well. I heard reports that Santa Claus was a big success. Average response time was pointed out, that Riverside's time is almost half of the national average. Mayor Rose gave kudos to fire staff for their efforts and work. Police Chief Chris Skinrood reviewed the December 2022 stats, and they are down a little from last month. The yearly activity was also reviewed. Nothing to report. City Engineer Hoover reported that there is a meeting tomorrow. Mayor Rose commented on the Steering Committee with 8 attending last night and I hope to have at least 10 before the next meeting. We have a very diverse group; the consultants were very visionary and have big ideas. This is a 5-10-20 year plan, so we have many ideas, to make a difference by engaging a lot of different people in the next 10 months. Our community has changed and we need to get all the residents and businesses involved. Alderman Beck added that it was a very exciting meeting and she thought that transportation was a main focus by most of the group. I am having a large meeting here Thursday at 1:30 p.m. regarding transportation in the Northland. The KCATA is discussing something about micro -transit that could affect our community and is exciting to think about. We have the Northland Chamber Annual Banquet in February, MML Legislative Conference in coming in February, Red X grand opening, and the Airport opening in March, there are so many things coming up, be sure to watch for emails and calendar invites. Alderman Palma — Nothing to report. Alderman Beck — Nothing to report. Alderman Cretsinger — Nothing to report. Alderman Cockrell — Nothing to report. Alderman Milner — We are approaching February which is Black History Month, and I would love as the City of Riverside, if we did something to represent our diversity and belonging here. Maybe 4 MOTION TO ADJOURN we could do something on our social media such as: recognizing an African American that lives in Riverside once a week throughout the month of February. Mayor Rose did add, that she made one more hard sell to the library at their meeting tonight before this meeting and how excited we are to have the new library built in Riverside and we also had a fabulous letter from City Administrator Koral. It has been a great day! Alderman Milner moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 p.m., second by Alderman Beck. Yes: Milner. Beck, Cockrell, Palma, and Cretsinger. Motions carried 5-0. • Robin Kincai., City Clerk 5