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REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
6:00 p.m.
The Board of Aldermen for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met in regular session in the
Aldermen Chambers at 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri, on Tuesday, October 17,
2023.
Mayor Rose called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Those in attendance were, Mayor Kathy
Rose, Aldermen Jill Beck, Dawn Cockrell, Nathan Cretsinger, Jason Draut, Rob Milner, and
Steve Palma.
Also present were City Administrator Brian Koral, City Clerk Robin Kincaid, Capital Projects/
Parks Manager Noel Challis Bennion, and City Attorney Paul Campo.
MOTION TO ENTER INTO Alderman Milner moved to enter closed session pursuant to
CLOSED @ 6:05 P.M. RSMo 610.021 (1) Legal Action and litigation, 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 Cretsinger.
Yes: Milner, Cretsinger, Draut, Cockrell, Beck, and Palma.
Motion carried 6-0.
MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Milner moved at 6:18 p.m. to adjourn closed session
CLOSED @ 6:18 P.M. with no action taken, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Milner, Cockrell, Draut, Palma, Cretsinger, and Beck.
Motion carried 6-0.
REGULAR SESSION Mayor Kathy Rose called the Regular Session Meeting to order
at 7:06 p.m.
Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Jill Beck, Dawn Cockrell, Nathan
Cretsinger, Jason Draut, Rob Milner, and Steve Palma.
Also present were City Administrator Brian Koral, City Clerk Robin Kincaid, Public Works
Director Tom Wooddell, Police Captain Gary McMullin, Fire Chief Gordon Fowlston, HR
Manager Amy Strough, City Engineer Travis Hoover, Capital Projects /Parks Manager Noel
Challis Bennion, Finance Director Erika Benitez, City Planner Sarah Wagner, Firefighter Adam
Ellis, and City Attorney Paul Campo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT None.
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CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Beck moved to approve the consent agenda as
presented, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Beck, Cockrell, Draut, Cretsinger, Palma, and Milner.
Motion carried 6-0.
MINUTES OF 10-03-2023 Alderman Beck moved to approve the minutes of the October 03,
2023, meeting, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Beck, Cockrell, Draut, Cretsinger, Palma, and Milner.
Motion carried 6-0.
COURT REPORT Alderman Beck moved to approve the court report for the month of
September 2023, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Beck, Cockrell, Draut, Cretsinger, Palms, and Milner.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2023-144 Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-144
Bill Pay authorizing the expenditure of funds for fiscal year 2023-2024 for
weeks ending October 6th and October 13th in the amount of
$652,040.65, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Beck, Cockrell, Draut, Cretsinger, Palma, and Milner.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2023-145 Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-145
Police Equipment Purchase declaring certain Police equipment to be surplus, and authorizing
its disposal, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Beck, Cockrell, Draut, Cretsinger, Palma, and Milner.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2023-146 Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-146
Gunter CO 1 approving Change Order 1 to the agreement with Gunter
Construction Company for Horizons and 41st Intersection
Improvement Project resulting in a revised contract amount of
$499,055.80 for such purposes, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Beck, Cockrell, Draut, Cretsinger, Palma, and Milner.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2023-147 Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-147
Reappoint Soler to P&Z reappointing Mike Soler to the Planning & zoning Commission,
second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Beck, Cockrell, Draut, Cretsinger, Palma, and Milner.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2023-148 Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-148
Reappoint Euwer to BZA reappointing Rick Euwer to the Board of Zoning Adjustments,
second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Beck, Cockrell, Draut, Cretsinger, Palma, and Milner.
Motion carried 6-0.
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RESOLUTION 2023-149 Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-149
Purchase Fire Nozzles authorizing the purchase Fire Hose Nozzles, second by
Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Beck, Cockrell, Draut, Cretsinger, Palma, and Milner.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2023-150 Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-150
Purchase Extrication Equip. authorizing the purchase Fire Department Extrication Equipment,
second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Beck, Cockrell, Draut, Cretsinger, Palma, and Milner.
Motion carried 6-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
BILL NO. 2023-062 City Clerk Robin Kincaid gave first reading of Bill No. 2023-062.
Contingent Building Permit City Planner Sarah Wagner stated that this is a request received
from Argosy. Senate Bill 26 was signed in 2021 amending the
definition of the excursion gambling boat to include non-floating
facilities subject to certain standards. In August 2023 the State of
Missouri Gaming Commission approved Argosy's request to
transition their gaming floor to a non-floating facility and in
September they submitted the request to the City. Our Building
Official has reviewed it, but because of the Senate Bill has been
written, City Staff is wanting to make sure there is language stated
as follows: This permit is issued on the condition that if the
Missouri State Court of competent jurisdiction of the Missouri
Gaming Commission issues a final judgement or order, meaning
all appeal deadlines have expired and/or all available appeals
have been finally decided or dismissed, that the Missouri Gaming
Company, LLC's excursion boat is not compliant with Article III,
Section 39(e) of the Missouri Constitution, then the Missouri
Gaming Co. or its assignee or successor that operates the
applicable gaming license hall take all steps necessary to bring its
excursion boat into compliance with the Missouri Constitution
within the delays permitted by applicable law and the City will
cooperate with and take all reasonable and legal actions to assist
the Missouri Gaming Company, LLC in coming into such
compliance. This Building Permit is brought before you for
consideration because it is far outside of the regular criteria of our
regular permits.
Alderman Milner moved to accept first reading and place Bill
2023-062 on second and final reading, second by Alderman
Palma.
Yes: Milner, Palma, Beck, Cockrell, Draut, and Cretsinger.
Motion carried 6-0.
City Clerk Kincaid gave second reading of Bill No. 2023-062.
Alderman Milner moved to approve Bill 2023-062 and enact
said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Palma.
Yes: Milner, Palma, Beck, Cockrell, Cretsinger, and Draut.
Motion carried 6-0.
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RESOLUTION 2023-151 Captain Gary McMullin explained that the radio repeater system
Radio Indoor Repeater System referred to in this resolution will help officers use their radios when
they are in the concrete walls of the basement area with prisoners
and working in the detention area downstairs. This will remedy the
poor service. Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-
151 authorizing the purchase of a radio indoor repeater system for
the Police Department, second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Beck, Cockrell, Draut, Palma, Cretsinger, and Milner.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2023-152 Capital Projects/Parks Manager Noel Challis Bennion stated that
VSM Task Order#1 this task order will allow the City to have design and construction
services for the trail connection between Northwood Road and
Horizons Parkway. PowerPoint pictures were shown of the
location and reminded the Board that VSM is one of our on-call
engineers. Alderman Cretsinger moved to approve Resolution
2023-152 approving task order number one with VSM, second by
Alderman Beck.
Yes: Cretsinger, Beck, Milner, Cockrell, Draut, and Palma.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2023-153 Capital Projects/Parks Manager Noel Challis Bennion explained
Deed Restriction that this resolution is needed for the Line Creek Trail Project, due
to the federal funding received through a grant, it requires a deed
restriction that this land be for recreational use for a 25-year
period. The specified area was shown on the PowerPoint slide.
Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-153 approving
a declaration of deed restriction, second by Alderman Palma.
Yes: Beck, Palma, Cretsinger, Milner, Draut, and Cockrell.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION 2023-154 Capital Projects/Parks Manager Noel Challis Bennion reported
DNR Pool Grant that the daily had arrived to announce the grant funds from DNR
had officially been awarded to the City in the amount of
$664,997.00. Noel reviewed three options for completion of the
project for consideration by the Board. Following lengthy
deliberation of the options, they came to the consensus of Option
3 — Construct fall of 2024 through spring 2025 and have the new
pool open Memorial Day 2025. It was also mentioned that this
area would require a deed restriction for recreational use in
perpetuity, because of the federal funding received. Alderman
Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-154 authorizing approval
of a financial assistance agreement with the Missouri Department
of Natural Resources for the Land and Water Conservation fund
for funding the Riverside Municipal Pool and Splashground,
second by Alderman Milner.
Yes: Beck, Milner, Cockrell, Palma, Draut, and Cretsinger.
Motion carried 6-0.
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RESOLUTION 2023-155 Capital Projects/Parks Manager Noel Challis Bennion explained
Encroachment Agreement the need for this request that will let Magellan know we will follow
their pipeline guidelines where the Vivion Road Trail is near their
pipeline. Photos were shared of the area and questions were
answered. Alderman Beck moved to approve Resolution 2023-
155 authorizing approval of the encroachment agreement with
Magellan Pipeline Company for the Vivion Road Trail, second by
Alderman Palma.
Yes: Beck, Palma, Milner, Draut, Cretsinger, and Cockrell.
Motion carried 6-0.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Brian Koral began by sharing an Upstream from
Ordinary Story, that came in the form of an email, explaining a
distraught person on the 635 bridge over the Missouri River. Our
Fire Department responded to the call and at one point, included
Riverside Firefighter Myer removing his own shoes and socks to
put on this person to help them get up a rocky slope. The person
was taken to the hospital. Firefighter Myer, Riverside Fire and
Police, Riverside Communications officers were all recognized for
outstanding service in this situation.
Regarding Elected Official compensation adjustments, we hope to
wrap this conversation up and have an ordinance with the updated
amounts for consideration at the November 7th meeting. The
Mayor compensation will be at $1,500 a month or $18,000
annually and Aldermen compensation will be $667.00 a month or
$8,000 annually. These amounts will take effect for the Mayor's
term beginning April, 2024 and Aldermen beginning their term in
April, 2024 and April, 2025. This information will be posted on
social media for residents to see. We will be holding our regular
board meeting on November 7th, even though it is election day
because there are no Municipal issues on the ballot.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Nothing to report.
ENGINEERING Nothing to report.
FINANCE Finance Director Erika Benitez shared a PowerPoint presentation
showing that we are at 25% through the fiscal year and right on
pace with the budget. Benitez explained some Revenue,
Expenditure and Investment details.
FIRE Fire Chief Gordon Fowlston reported that the Open House at the
fire station — October 7th was the best event to date and best
attended event since I have been in Riverside. RedX served over
100 hamburgers and 100 hot dogs for us, and we were able to
give away 43 bicycle helmets to children and gave away 3
bicycles. Attendees enjoyed tours of the new Fire Department
facilities as well. Chief Fowlston reviewed the monthly report that
was included in the packet with the Board and answered
questions from the Board.
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POLICE Police Captain Gary McMullin reported that the report is about the
same as last month. A few calls are down. He explained the
numbers included in the report that was in the packet. RedX thefts
were questioned, and Captain McMullin remarked that there is an
uptick in all areas.
PUBLIC WORKS Nothing to report.
LEVEE BOARD City Engineer Travis Hoover commented that the annual meeting
is tomorrow.
MAYOR'S DISCUSSION Mayor Kathy Rose stated that she wanted to give another shout
out to the Fire Open House. It was truly a team effort and I
appreciated what every fire department individual that participated
and helped that day. The Park Hill School District Superintendent
Dr. Kimbrell was here Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. to
discuss the 10-year strategic plan with anyone wishing to come
and visit. Rob Milner and I were here and enjoyed the information
that was shared. A great deal of the information is security
focused. We will have Trunk or Treat/Carved on October 21st and
should be a fun filled evening. On November 2nd we will have
Congressman Graves here from 1p.m. — 3 p.m. for an open forum.
We have an officer on leave and there are a few Bingo fundraisers
for the family, I am sure they would appreciate your thoughts and
prayers. I want to encourage everyone to help if they possibly can.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN Alderman Cockrell — Nothing to report, but I am looking forward to
the Trunk or Treat and Carved events Saturday night.
Alderman Draut—A friend told me about the skate event at the
skatepark and she stated that it was awesome.
Alderman Cretsinger— I had reported to Travis a concern from a
resident of the faded road markings on Northwood Road. I want to
thank him for looking into this and reporting that it would be taken
care of.
Alderman Beck— Reminder that the Halloween Parade in
Gatewoods will be on October 28th at 11 a.m., Fire, Police, and the
Mayor will be there to greet the children.
Alderman Palma — Inquired if attendees may come in costume for
the Carved event?
Alderman Milner—Thanked the City for hosting the time in the
chambers on Saturday morning. It is an exciting time and I am
very happy to living in Riverside.
MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Palma moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m.,
second by Alderman Cockrell.
Yes: Palma, Cockrell, Cretsinger, Draut, Milner, and Beck.
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Motion carried 6-0.
Robin Kin aid, City Clerk
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