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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-02 Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF ALDERMEN RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Tuesday, May 2, 2023 6:00 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, May 2, 2023. Mayor Rose called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Those in attendance were, Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Nathan Cretsinger, Dawn Cockrell, Jill Beck, and Steve Palma. Aldermen Rob Milner and Jason Draut were absent. Also present were City Administrator Brian Koral, Community Development Director Mike Duffy, City Clerk. Robin Kincaid, HR Manager Amy Strough, and City Attorney Paul Campo. Special Counsel Joe Bednar arrived at 6:15 p.m. MOTION TO ENTER INTO Alderman Beck moved to enter closed session pursuant to CLOSED @ 6:10 P.M. RSMo 610.021 (1) Legal Action and litigation, RSMo 610.021(2) Leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate by a public governmental body where public knowledge of the transaction might adversely affect the legal consideration therefore, 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 Cockrell. Yes: Beck, Cockrell, Palma, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 4-0. MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Beck moved at 6:58 p.m. to adjourn closed session CLOSED @ 6:58 P.M. with action taken, second by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Beck, Cockrell, Palma, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 4-0. REGULAR SESSION Mayor Kathy Rose called the Regular Session Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Dawn Cockrell, Jill Beck, Steve Palma, Nathan Cretsinger, and Rob Milner (arrived at 7:08 p.m.). Alderman Jason Draut was absent. Also present were City Administrator Brian Koral, Community Development Director Mike Duffy, City Clerk Robin Kincaid, Public Works Director Tom Wooddell, Police Captain Mike Costanzo, Fire Chief Gordon Fowlston, City Engineer Travis Hoover, Human Resources Manager Amy Strough, Finance Director Erika Benitez, and IT Manager Jason Ketter. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT Terry Buller — 4415 NW Pawnee Drive, Riverside, MO addressed the Mayor and Board regarding four points: Kudos to the Police Department for apprehending a suspicious person in the neighborhood during the day and then a white vehicle driving street to street at 3:30 a.m. He then discussed trash concerns, and his issue with Platte County reassessments, increased property values, and concerns of where those collections are being spent. Terry also mentioned a "porch concert" that is being planned in his neighborhood for Sunday 3-5 p.m. and his request that there be police presence or awareness. OATH OF OFFICE City Clerk Robin Kincaid administered the oath to Alderman Steven Palma. PRESENTATION Beyond the Bell — English Landing Elementary represented by Principal Dr. Angela Doss, Assistant Principal Ryan Campbell, Jennifer Steele, Kristine Douglas, and Steve — Therapy Dog. A PowerPoint of the 2022-2023 school year program and highlights were shared, along with their goals for the past year. They thanked the Board for their support of the program that is helping so many Riverside residents and not possible without this added financial funding. They also thanked City Administrator Brian Koral for being the Point of Contact and helping with scheduling some of the programs in City Hall. PROCLAMATION Mayor Rose read the proclamation for Public Service Recognition Week 2023 and presented it to HR Manager Amy Strough. CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Beck moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, second by Alderman Palma. Yes: Beck, Palma, Milner, Cockrell, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 5-0. MINUTES OF 04-18-23 Alderman Beck moved to approve the minutes of the April 18, 2023 meeting, second by Alderman Palma. Yes: Beck, Palma, Milner, Cockrell, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 5-0. MINUTES OF 04-19-23 Alderman Beck moved to approve the minutes of the April 19, 2023 meeting, second by Alderman Palma. Yes: Beck, Palma, Milner, Cockrell, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 5-0. 4 RESOLUTION 2023-049 Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-049 Bill Pay authorizing the expenditure of funds for fiscal year 2022-2023 for weeks ending April 211 and April 28th in the amount of $613,078.81, second by Alderman Palma. Yes: Beck, Palma, Milner, Cockrell, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 5-0. RESOLUTION 2023-050 Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-050 a Reappoint Edmunds resolution reappointing Martha Edmunds to the Park Board of Riverside, Missouri, second by Alderman Palma. Yes: Beck, Palma, Milner, Cockrell, and Cretsinger. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Rose opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. to consider a Amend PD Zoning District request to amend the approved development plan for the Planned Development "PD" Zoning District and for a preliminary/final development plan for the Skyline Townhomes. The property is generally located on the north side of NW 50th Terrace, west of Gateway Drive to the northern City Limits of Riverside, Missouri. Community Development Director Mike Duffy explained that this was advertised and went to Planning & Zoning Commission last Thursday. They heard the case and recommended approval. Duffy outlined on PowerPoint slides the areas that are being addressed to modify setback regulations due to concrete or deck encroachments in a few areas and further details. Contractor Brian Mertz shared information and answered questions from the Board. Mayor Rose asked if there were any further comments or questions, hearing none, she closed the public hearing at 7:41 p. M. BILL NO.2023-024 . City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2023-024. Amend PD Zoning District Alderman Beck moved to accept first reading and place Bill 2023-024 on second and final reading, second by Alderman Cretsinger. Yes: Beck, Cretsinger, Palma, Milner, and Cockrell. Motion carried 5-0. City Clerk Kincaid gave second reading of Bill No. 2023-024. Alderman Milner moved to approve Bill 2023-024 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Milner, Cockrell, Palma, Cretsinger, and Beck. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Rose opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. to consider Vacation of Dedicated Street approval for a vacation legally described as: A strip of ground 20 feet on either side to the North and to the South of the following described course, the same being the center line of said roadway, to -with commencing at eh point on the East side of the Southwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 51, Range 33, Platte County, Missouri, which is 530 feet south of the center of said Section, 3 thence North 89 degrees, 52 minutes, 3 8 seconds West, parallel with the North line of said Southwest Quarter a distance of 163 .62 feet, thence Southwest to a point which is 20 feet South of and 20 feet West of the heretofore described center line; thence North 89 degrees, 52 minutes, 38 seconds West to a point which is 504.5 feet West of and 20 feet South of the point of beginning, thence Northwesterly in a straight line to a point which is 110 feet North of and 100 feet West of the last described point, except that part of previously dedicated for roadway purpose in the City of Riverside, Missouri. Community Development Director Mike Duffy showed the Board on a map and explained that this land had not shown on the first title work report, it was land dedicated to the public for a roadway, but the City had never accepted it. This request does not go to Planning & Zoning, it is a decision for the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Rose asked if there were any further questions from the Board or anyone in the audience and hearing none, she closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. BILL NO.2023-025 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2023-025. Vacating Dedicated Street Alderman Cretsinger moved to accept first reading and place Bill 2023-025 on second and final reading, second by Alderman Beck. Yes: Cretsinger, Beck, Cockrell, Milner, and Palma. Motion carried 5-0. City Clerk Kincaid gave second reading of Bill No. 2023-025. Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Bill 2023-025 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Palma. Yes: Cretsinger, Palma, Milner, Beck, and Cockrell. Motion carried 5-0. RESOLUTION 2023-051 Human Resources Manager Amy Strough reviewed the results Insurance Benefits 2023-2024 provided from our broker, Bukaty Company, after going out for 2023-2024 rates. The results showed United Healthcare a 0% increase in premium for health care and minimal increases for dental and vision. Alderman Milner moved to approve Resolution 2023-051 designating an agent and accepting certain insurance benefits beginning July 1, 2023, second by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Milner, Cockrell, Cretsinger, Palma, and Beck. Motion carried 5-0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Brian Koral reviewed a slide showing the health insurance rate increases that were projected by our previous carrier compared to actual costs today, in part to staffs work in seeking lower rates and being good stewards of the city funds. A large thank you goes to HR Manager Strough and our brokers for their diligence. An Upstream Story this week comes in the form of a letter from KCMO Police Chief Stacey Graves thanking those from our Riverside Police Department that helped with security during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Victory Parade. Koral 2 added that we had support deployed last weekend during the 2023 NFL Draft downtown as well. The MCPL Riverside Groundbreaking will be held Friday, May 191n at 9:30 a.m. A follow-up regarding the resident that came to us last meeting about transportation challenges. We have a meeting with KCATA next week to see if we can work on solutions. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community Development Director Mike Duffy explained that by State Statute, a Board of Alderman member may be a voting member on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Staff wanted to see if there was a desire to reengage this option so the Board would be more involved prior to coming to the board meeting. Duffy then reminded everyone of the bike ride on Monday, May 8cn there are still available spots. ENGINEERING FINANCE FIRE POLICE PUBLIC WORKS LEVEE BOARD Nothing to report. Nothing to report. Nothing to report. Nothing to report. Nothing to report. Nothing to report. MAYOR'S DISCUSSION Mayor Kathy Rose attended the Feed Northland Kids and their director of 13 years, Chris Evans, is retiring, so they had a party this afternoon. I also wanted to mention Mimi's Pantry as planted an orchard and built a greenhouse for growing fresh vegetables. They are always in need of goods if anyone wishes to donate to help others less fortunate. While I was at the event tonight, a realtor from the Gladstone area commented that she is approached often with requests for homes in the City of Riverside and how that did not happen ten years ago. This is a great sign of growth and improvements. Mayor Rose then asked Rob Milner and Jill Beck to stand, then announced that the Reaching Riverside was submitted to MML for Innovative Programs and we were notified today that Riverside was voted the winner for Small Cities category. This will be awarded at the MML Annual Conference this fall in KCMG. BOARD OF ALDERMEN Alderman Milner — My wife's business launch went great! She is encouraged to start in July. Last week I attended the Excellence in Education through the NRCC, and our Mayor hosted the event, she did an excellent job, and I was very proud. Alderman Cockrell — Nothing to report, but congratulations to Rob and Jill. Alderman Palma — I just wanted to thank our police, neighbors are always commenting how very impressed they are with presence they bring to the neighborhood. To Amy, nice job on the 0% increase to the insurance premiums, that is unheard of. Congratulations to Jill and Rob. Alderman Beck — Discussion of the dates that were mentioned at the Reaching Riverside meeting a few weeks ago. Thank you for nominating the Reaching Riverside Program. Alderman Cretsinger — That extra push now gets everyone even more energy to keep moving the Reaching Riverside forward, I applaud you. To what you, Mayor, were saying about the desire to live in Riverside, yes, a couple decades or more ago, I would come to eat at the Corner Cafe or something and the way it was viewed then compared to the way it is viewed now and participating now, it is not just a desirable place to live and be a part of now. I thank the gentleman that came forward and appreciate your public awareness of what is happening in your neighborhood, your county, and your desire to hold your elected officials accountable as you should us here as well. MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Milner moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 p.m., second by Alderman Beck. Yes: Milner,. Beck,,.Cockrell, Palma, and Cretsinger. Motion -carried,.5-0: Robin Kincaid, City Clerk 11 ..