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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-21..,- Minutes of Regular Meeting Board of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri September 21,1999 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 21, 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 and Chief Wylie Simpson. Minutes, September 7, 1999 Alderman Burch moved that the minutes of September 7,1999 be Approved approved as corrected, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Burch, Beard, Teters, Super and Flaws. Motion carries. Minutes, September 14,1999 Alderman Super moved that the minutes of September 14,1999 be Approved approved, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was: Aldermen, Flaws, Darata, Burch, Beard, Teters and Super. Motion carries. KCATA representatives Bob Kohler, Director of Special Services and Mark Swope, Planning presentation Manager, both with Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, gave a presentation concerning the bus transportation through Riverside. The service was to cease on October 4"', but the representatives explained the option to restore bus service through Riverside. Significant route changes will take place around the I 29 corridor. The travelers will have to make a transfer before arriving at South Kansas City, Mo. The bus will operate seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The bus that would be traveling through Riverside would be a twevle (12) passenger bus at this time. The City of Riverside would need to participate in cost sharing with Kansas City, Mo. at $15-20,000 per year. Mark Swope will phone Ann Daniels, City Administrator September 22nd to quote exact amount Riverside would pay. If there were an increase of travelers, a 25- passenger bus would be necessary at no increase in cost Approval of K.nappco Alderman Flaws moved to approve Special Use Permit in a Flood Special Use Permit Hazard Zone for construction of a 30,000 sq. ft. addition to the existing 60,000 sq. ft. Itnappco Building at 4303 NW Mattox Rd, Riverside, Mo., represented by Ray Uriate, Bob DeGeorge & Assoc., seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Beard, Teters, Super, Flaws, Darata and Burch. Motion carries. Approval of K.nappco Alderman Flaws moved to approve a Building Permit for Building Permit construction of a 30,000 sq. ff. addition to the existing 70,000 sq. ft. Knappco Building, represented by Ray Uriate, Project Manger, Bob DeGeorge & Assoc. to be completed by Nov. 1999, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was: Aye: Aldermau Beard, Teters, Super, Flaws and Darata. Nay: Alderman Burch Motion carries. Alderman Burcb requested a notation in the minutes that the correct policy procedure was not followed in obtaining a Building Permit for Knappco and that Dwight Flowers, Codes Enforcement Officer should come to the board meeting to explain the situation. Mayor Rule's comments Mayor Rule commented Public Works and Public Safety worked very hard at the Fall Festival. Public Safety's Report Chief Wylie Simpson said the administration at the High School knows the emergency gate is a short term solution and the school district is continuing to seek along-term solution. Chief Simpson gave an update on alleviating traffic congestion at Park Hill So. High School He also said opening the emergency exit at these times has alleviated the problem of back up in the right turn bme off of 9 Highway. Chief Simpson stated the process has started to fill two (2) vacancies for Public Safety Officers. He also mentioned Sargent and Captain exams have begun. City Administrator Report Next Tuesday, September 28"' at 7:30 pm., there will be a special meeting for the Board to consider Requests for Qualifications for engineering design services for the construction of NW 50"' Street. Approval for Banderas Alderman Burch moved to approve Banderas Const.'s Construction 60 day request for a 60 day contract extension, seconded by Alderman extension Darata, the vote was: Approval to remove west driveway, remove gravel level & sod or seed, whichever plans show, for J. Gannaway, 5002 NW High Aye: Alderman Beard, Teters, Super, Darata and Burch. Abstain: Alderman Flaws. Motion carries. Alderman Burch moved to approve request by John Gaonaway, 5001 NW High Drive, for removal of the west driveway, remove gravel, level and sod or seed, whichever plans show, seconded by by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Darata, Beard, Burch, Teters and Flaws. Motion carries. Approval to lay asphalt Alderman Burch moved to approve request by Harold Wall, driveway for Harold Wall, 5005 NW High Drive, to lay asphalt driveway, seconded by 5005 NW High Drive Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Darata, Beard, Burch, Teters and Flaws. Motion carries. Approval to add 12-15' Alderman Burch moved to approve request by Glenda Yack, 4937 more asphalt for Glenda NW High Drive, to add 12-15' more asphalt, seconded by Yack, 4937 NW High Dr. Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aldermen Super, Darata, Beard, Burch, Teters and Flaws. Motion carries. Board requests City The Board requests that City Engineer, Dick Winner investigate Engineer investigate requests and make recommendations from residents as listed below: Resident's requests Ken Whittlesey, 5010 NW High Dr. for a double driveway at 5006 NW High Drive and a wider entrance (double) entrance to 5016 NW High Drive. Gary Young, 5130 NW High Dr., see how much asphalt is needed. Becky and Gate McKeehan, 5102 NW High Dr., new wall and new asphalt driveway. Don Smith, 4900 NW High Dr., driveway all the way to house. Bob Bamforth, 4962 NW High Dr., wall and asphalt driveway (see to what distance). Request from Kurt Eckard, Alderman Burch moved to table request from Kurt Eckard, 5116 5116 NW Merrimac for the 5116 NW Merrimac for the City to pay for his last survey at his City to pay for his Iast vacant tot to pay for his last property on the corner of High Dr. survey was tabled and NW 52"d St, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Flaws, Darata, Burch and Beard. Abstain: Alderman Teters. Motion carries. Request from Jeannette A request was made for resident Jeannette Brown, 5024 Brown, 5024 NW High Dr NW High Dr., to park in the street in inclement weather as to park on street in in- the construction has caused a steeper driveway. clement weather Alderman Burch commented, the City has the best snow removal of anyone. Betty Johnson, 5112 NW High Dr., thanked the board for their consideration shown regarding the construction affecting the residents. She said good work had been done on her property. Comments regarding Alderman Darata mentioned the name change of High name change of High Dr. Drive, voted upon at the Sept. 21'` meeting to High Drive Terrace. to Higb Dr. Terrace She stated We minutes of Feb. 3,1998 state Harold Wall brought a petition to the Board which said the residents did not want the name changed and the Board would honor their request at that time. Alderman Burch stated she disagreed at the time of the petition, Feb.3,1998. Dianne Harrison, 5015 NW High Dr., is opposed to changing the name of High Drive to High Drive Terrace. Betty Johnson, 5112 NW High Dr., is in favor of changing the name to High Drive Terrace. Rescinding action taken Alderman Darata moved to rescind action taken at at Board meeting, Sept.14"' September 14"' Board meeting regarding changing High regarding changing High Dr. Drive to High Drive Terrace, seconded by Alderman Flaws, to High Drive Terrace. the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Burch, Flaws and Darata. Nay: Aldermen Beard, Teters and Super. The vote being a 3-3 tie, the Mayor broke the tie, voting, Nay. The vote to change the street name of High Drive to High Drive Terrace, held on September 14"', remains as voted. Bill No. 99-68 Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 99-68 on its first Payment of Bills reading, said Bill authorizing the payment of certain indebtedness as listed therein, including explanation for Park Dedication Department, payment to Mayor Ed Rule of $200.00 for reimbursement for out of pocket expenses incurred during park dedication, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Flaws, Darata, Burch, Beard and Teters. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 99-68 Alderman Super moved to place BiU No. 99-68 on its Approved second reading, and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 99-68, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Flaws, Darata, Burch, Beard, Teters and Super. Bill No. 99-69 Amending Section 210.580 of the City Code to provide exceptions to the prohibitions of drinking in public places Motion carries. Alderman Burch moved to place Bill No. 99-69 on its first reading, said Bill amending Section 210.580 of the City code to provide exceptions to the prohibitions of drinking in public places, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Flaws, Darata, Burch, Beard, Teters and Flaws. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 99-69 Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 99-69 on its second Approved reading, and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 99-69, seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Burch, Beard, Teters, Super and Flaws. Motion carries. Bill No. 99-70 Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 99-70 on Amending Title VII its first reading, said Bill amending Title VII Chapter 605, Article Chapt. 605, Art. I, Sec. 605. I,Sections 605.010, 605.060 and 603.070 of We Riverside Muni- 010, 605.060 &605.070 cipal Code to provide clarification thereof and to require all to provide clarification applicants for business licenses to be in compliance with all city thereof & to require all ordinances and state laws and regulations and each licensee to use applicants for business Riverside, Missouri as its business address for all locations wiWin licenses to use Riverside, Mo the City, seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was: as its' business address for all locations within the City. Aye: Aldermen Flaws, Darata, Burch, Beard, Teters and Flaws. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 99-70 Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 99-70 on its second Approved reading, and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 99-70, seconded by Alderman Super the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Burch, Beard, Teters, Super and Flaws. Motion Carries. Bill No. 99-71 Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 99-71 on its first reading, Authorizing the taking of said Bill authorizing the talring of bids for $1,599,000 and bids for $1,599,000 and authorizing the creation of an additional City depository for the authorizing the creation of highest and best bids, seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was: an additional City Depository for the highest and best bids. Aye: Aldermen Burch, Beard, Teters, Super, Flaws and Darata. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 99-71 Alderman Flaws moved to place Bill No. 99-71 on its second Approved reading, and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 99-71, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Beard, Teters, Super, Flaws, Darata and Burch. Remove Bill No. 99-59 from the table repealing Ord. No. 97-18 and enact- ing anew ordinance adopt ing new personnel policies and procedures Motion carries. Alderman Burch moved to remove Bill No. 99-59 from the table for discussion, repealing Ordinance No. 97-18 and enacting a new ordinance adopting new personnel policies and procedures, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Flaws, Darata, Burch, Beard and Teters. Motion carries. Recess at 9:35 p.m. A brief recess was called. Reconvene at 9:50 p.m The Mayor and all Aldermen responded to roll call and the meeting reconvened. Amendments to Ord. No. Alderman Flaws moved to approve amendments to Ordinance No. 99-59 revising personnel 99-59 revising personnel policies and employee handbook, seconded policies and employee hand- by Alderman Teters, the vote was: book approved Aye: Aldermen Teters, Flaws, Super, Darata, Beard and Burch. Motion carries. . "; Aye: Aldermen Teters, Burch, Flaws, Darata, Super and Beard. Motion carries. Adjournment: By general consent, the e ' a ou d at p.m. Loi ' e Rusick, City Clerk Bill 99-59 Repealing Ord. 97-18 & enacting a new ordinance adopting new personnel policies and procedures as amended Alderman Teters moved to place Bill No. 99-59 on its first reading, said Bill repealing Ordinance No. 97-18 and enacting a new ordinance adopting new personnel policies and procedures, as amended seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Flaws, Darata, Burch, Beard, Teters and Super. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 99-59 Alderman Super moved to place Bill No. 99-59 on its second reading, Approved and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 99-59, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Burch, Beard, Teters, Super and Flaws. Motion carries. Motion for Closed Session Alderman Super moved that the meeting go into closed session pursuant to RSMO 610.021 (1) for discussion of legal issues with the City Attorney and RSMO 610.021 (2) for discussion of real estate issues and RSMO 610.021(3) for discussion of personnel issues with the City, seconded by Alderman Burch, the vote was: Aldermen Burch, Beard, Teters, Super, Flaws and Darata. Motion carries. Motion for Open Session Alderman Burch moved that the mceting go into open session at 10:40 p.m., seconded by Alderman Flaws, the vote was: