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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-07-, Minutes of Regular Meeting Board of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri September 7,1999 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri was held in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri on September 7,1999 at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Ed Rule, Aldermen Ron Super, Brenda Teters, Pamela Darata, Betty Burch, Ray Beard and George Flaws. Also present were Ann Daniels, City Administrator, Louise Rusick, City Clerk, Steve Crystal, City Attorney, Deborah Polk, City Attorney's office, Ed Spalty, City Attorney's office, Chief Wylie Simpson and Richard Winner, City Engineer. Minutes, August 17,1999 Alderman Burch moved that the minutes of August 17,1999 be Approved approved, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Burch, Beard, Teters, Super and Flaws. Motion carried. Presentation by Chief Chief Wylie Simpson gave a presentation on the traffic problem at Wylie Simpson at Park Hill South High School saying there are approzimately 750 more vehicles this year. Videotape was shown to the audience showing the traffic backup situation. Comments from Visitors Dr. Gayden Carruth, Superintendent, and Brad Tate, Principal of Park Hill South High School, discussed opening the emergency gate on High Drive and proposed to open the gate one (1) hour in the morning and one-half (1/2) hour in the afternoon. Marvin Layton, 4920 NW High Drive would like the school board to put in writing they would open the gate only at the proposed specified times. Those in favor of opening the emergency gate were:Kurt Ecksrd, 5116 NW Merrimac and Gloria Hickman, 3601 NW 50"' Street. Those opposed to opening the emergency gate were: Mitchell Burch, 49311 NW High Drive, Betty Wall, 5005 NW High Drive, and Angus Thom , 3620 NW 50thStreet. Chief Simpson said traffic control was attempted at the Intersection of Highway 9 and Northwood Road, but this is a very dangerous intersection with the speed limit being 55 mph. Karen Gordy, 5110 NW High Drive had suggested a shigle entry lane on Highway 9 with no stopping coming hrto the school Mayor Rule stated the Mo. Highway Dept. would have to approve. She feels we need enforcement for stopping at We stop sign on NorWwood Rd. Pam Tapscott, 4851 NW High Drive, suggested only letting the Seniors drive. Helen Crist, 4816 NW High Drive, suggested adding more busses and staggering classes. Nicole L'Hommedieu, 4001 NW South Drive, suggested letting only the Juniors and Seniors drive. Ralph Taylor, suggested only letting the students who are on the honor roll drive. Janice Thom, 3620 NW 50"' Street, asked why another road wasn't planned by architect and thought the structure there does not support the plan that was implemented. She suggested car-pooling and give a "goodie" for doing so. Willis Tapscott, 4851 NW High Drive, asked about a cloverleaf. Rick Turner, 3200 NW Vivion Rd. suggested one way coming in and one way going exit onto High Drive and mentioned having split schedules. Veda Best, 3404 NW Cerrito, is concerned the working residents cannot get out in a timely meaner. Larry Reece, 4551 NW High Drive, suggested the school present a proposal and request an addendum to develop a roadway(s) to alleviate the problem. Irene Paulhe, 4700 NW Petronella, stated she thought the school board made a pact with the residents they would not open the gate. I{athi Rule, 3820 NW 52"d St., apologized to Dr. Tate sad Dr. Carruth for them not knowing how many kids were going to be driving. Alderman Burch reminded the audience Dr. Carruth and Dr. Tate were invited to the board mcetmg by the City as they do take care of our schoo4 She also suggested the City build another road. Phyllis Reece, 4551 NW High Drive suggested security on the busses. Randy Jones, 3203 NW Cerrito thought split shifts would not be an alternative. Chief Simpson expressed his rnncern again, this is an emergency situation and the emergency exit should be opened and try to resolve the issue. Alderman Flaws is concerned with the safety of his grandchildren as they live on High Drive and when they're waiting for the bus, young drivers are zooming on High Drive; his suggestion is no left tarn off of High Drive. Alderman Beard suggested limiting the delivery trucks entering at the same time as the students and to hire a private security guard to direct traffic. Also, he suggested changing the route of the busses for delivering the students. Alderman Super commented the emergency entrance is not striped and asked if it was designed to handle the traffic. Lou Ann Layton, 4920 NW High Drive was opposed and says speed limit signs are needed on High Drive. Gail Gieseke, 4323 NW 32nd Street, commented on the traffic flow for one-half hour in the a.m. there is a steady flow of 50-70 cars which are gone in 15 minutes. She stated about 4 out of that count do run the stop sign. Recess at 8:50 p.m. A brief recess was called at 8:50 p.m. Reconvene at 9:15 p.m. All Aldermen and the Mayor responded to roll call and the mceting reconvened. Approval of request for Alderman Burch moved to approve request from Todd Anderson Underground Environmental with Underground Environmental Services, Inc., to place two (2) soil to place two (2) soil borings borings & monitoring well on City's right-of-way, seconded by & monitoring well on City's Alderman Teters the vote was: right of-way. Aye: Aldermen Bureh, Beard, Teters, Super, Flaws and Darata. Motion carried. Municipal Court report Mayor Rule reported the Municipal Court report was received for August. Ann Daniels reports Ann Daniels, City Administrator will contact the newspaper for a press release on animal control Ann mentioned the request for a presentation asking for funding participation on signage on the Broadway Corridor enhancement program. The board passed the information around to review. Fall clean-up days are going to be October 8, 9,10 and October 15, 16,17. Dick Winner, City Dick Winner gave his re~ort on street projects in progress; Engineer's report on street i.e., High Drive, NW 52 St. and NW 50"' St. projects in progress Comments from residents Connie and TimoWy Swan, NW 50"' St complained about the street condition saying they have had several flat tires. Mr. Swan requested the Board use a microphone for the meetings. Gary Lilly, 3315 NW SO"' St. reported bad fill is being put on Gatewood Development's property. He also mentioned the lack of gravel on the road. Dwight Flowers, Codes Enforcement Office will investigate as to the fill material. Wilburn Poe, 3002 NW Florence, mentioned problem with We utility company and Dick Winner will investigate. Karen Gordy, 5110 NW High, complained there was an extreme cut made and the proposed rock wall placement will cause Iack of access to her front door. Dick Winner recommended the wall be extended to the driveway. Dick Winner will call TranSystems and have them come out to investigate for a solution to these listed residents driveway problems: Rick Hedgecock, 4948 NW High Dr., Glenda Yack, 4937 NW High . Rick Turner, 4707 NW High Betty Johnson, 5112 NW High, Karen Gordy, 5110 NW High and Gary Shipley, 5107 NW High. Alderman Ray Beard suggested whenever the grade exceeds 15% APWA specs. that TranSystems should pay for additional costs. Approval for additional Alderman Flaws moved to approve Dick Winner, City Engineer's stone retaining walls request M additional stone retaining walls to residents property at to S residents property Elliotts, 4720 NW High, Flaws, 4908 NW High, McClellans, 5007 and extend 1 resident NW High, Gordys, 5110 NW High, and Millers, 4319 NW S2'd and wall, extend Johnsons wall, 5112 NW Nigh, seconded by Alderman Daraby the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Teters, Super, Darata, Beard and Burch. Abstain: Alderman Flaws. Motion carried. Approval to place Alderman Flaws moved to place stop signs at the 4- way intersection stop signs at 4 way at High Drive and 50"` St., seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote intersection at High Drive was: and NW 50'" St. Aye: Aldermen, Burch, Tatars, Flaws, Super, Darata and Beard. Motion carries. Approval to replace Alderman Burch moved to replace both of Layton's driveways, both of Layton's driveways seconded by Alderman Flaws, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Teters, Super, Flaws, Darata, Burch and Beard. Motion carries. Bill No. 99-6'7 Alderman Flaws moved to place Bill No. 99-67 on its first reading, Payment of Bills said Bill authorizing the payment of certain indebtedness as listed therein, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Teters, Super, Flaws, Darata, Burch and Beard. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 99-67 Alderman Beard moved to place BiQ No. 99-67 on its second reading, Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 99-67, seconded by Alderman Burch, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Flaws, Darata, Burch, Beard and Teters. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 99-59 Discussion of Ordinance No. 99-59 repealing Ordinance No. 99-18 tabled and enacting a new ordinance adopting new personnel policies and procedures was tabled. Motion for Cbsed Session Alderman Burch moved the meeting go into closed session pursuant to RSMO 610.021(1) for discussion of pending legal issues with City Attorney, RSMO 610.021(2) for discussion of real estate matters, and 610.021(3) for discussion of personnel issues with the City, seconded by Alderman Beard, We vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Burch, Beard, Teters, Super and Flaws. Motion carries. Recess at 10:20 p.m. A brief recess was called at 10:20 p.m. Motion for Open Session Alderman Flaws moved the meeting go into open session at at 10:30 p.m., seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Burch, Beard, Teters, Super, Flaws and Darata. Motion carries. City Clerk, Louise Rusick Louise Rusick announced action taken in closed session announced action taken on Bill No. 99-63. Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 99-63 on in closed session on Bill its first reading authorizing and approving the City of Riverside, No. 99-63 regarding the Missouri to acquire the land and improvements commonly known as acquisition of P.LC. Plaza P.LC. Plaza and all associated appurtenances and improvements (The "property"), by ezereiae of its power of eminent domain in the event it is unable to acquire the property by purchase, seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Darata, Beard, Teters and Flaws. Nay: Alderman Burch. Motion carves. City Clerk announced City Clerk announced action taken in closed session on Bill No. 99- Ordinance No. 99-63 63. Alderman Darata moved to place Bill No. 99-63 on its second approved io closed session reading, and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 99-63, sewnded by Alderman Beard, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Teters, Super, Flaws, Darata and Beard. Nay: Alderman Burch City Clerk, Louise Rusick announced action taken in closed session on Bill No. 99-65 regarding authorizing and approving the acquisition of certain lands and all associated Motion carries. City Clerk announced action taken in closed session on Bill No. 99- 65. Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 99-65 on its Brat reading authorizing and approving the acquisition of certain lands and all associated appurtenances and improvements by exercise of We City's power of eminent domain in the event the City is unable to acquire the property by purchase and approving actions and documents related thereto, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote appurtenances & improve- was: ments by exercise of the City's power of eminent domain in the event the City is unable to acquire the property by purchase and approving actions and documents related thereto Aye: Aldermen Super, Darata, Beard, Burch, Teters and Flaws. Motion carries. City Clerk announced City Clerk announced action taken in closed session on Bill No. 99- Ordinance No. 99-65 65. Alderman Super moved to place Bill No. 99-65 on its second approved in closed session reading, and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 99-65, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was: Aye: Alderman Teters, Super, Flaws, Darata, Burcb and Beard. Motion carries. ,. General Discussion: Petition presented Alderman Beard presented a petition signed by several Riverside by Alderman Beard residents and travelers outside the city limits that addresses the regarding KCATA recent decision of the KCATA to discontinue bus service trough Riverside. Ann Daniels will contact the KCATA to request a presentation before the Boats. Approval to mail 800 newsletters Adjournment: Alderman Flaws moved to approve buying postage for mailing 800 newsletters, seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Burcb, Beard, Teters, Super and Flaws. Motion carries. 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