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Horizons Business Park Association
Board of Directors’ Meeting
Riverside City Hall
2950 NW Vivion Road
Riverside, MO 64150
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
4:00 p.m.
The Board of Directors for Horizons Business Park Association met in session in the Board of
Alderman Conference Room at City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Rd, Riverside Missouri 64150 and by
Zoom.
Staci Bundy called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm. Those in attendance were President Staci
Bundy (by Zoom), 1st Vice President Sal LoPorto (by Zoom), and Treasurer Al Bowman.
Brent Miles and Jaime Guerra were absent.
Also present were City Administrator Brian Koral, Director of Community Development Mike
Duffy, Capital Projects & Parks Manager Noel Challis Bennion and City Clerk Robin Kincaid.
MINUTES Sal LoPorto moved that the approval of the April 12, 2022, HBPA
meeting minutes be continued to the next scheduled meeting to
allow all members the opportunity to review, second by Staci
Bundy.
Yes: LoPorto, Bundy, and Bowman.
Motion carried 3-0.
R-2022-006 RC JONES -TAXES Noel stated that the tax preparation would be no more than
$175.
Sal LoPorto moved to approve Resolution 2022-006, the
engagement letter from RC Jones & Associates, Inc to prepare
the 2022 Tax Return, second by Staci Bundy.
Yes: LoPorto, Bundy, and Bowman.
Motion carried 3-0.
R-2022-007 Grounds Maint. Noel explained that this is the first renewal of the 2022 contract
we currently have, with the option for two one-year renewals.
We continue to have discussions with KC Current, there may be
reductions if they choose to take over maintenance of some
areas. The round-a-bout and East side of the road are the areas
they have mentioned. The budgeted amount is at $25,000 now
and it is never all spent, and they have done a nice job this past
year.
Staci Bundy moved to approve Resolution 2022-007 the first-
year renewal of the 2022 landscaping maintenance contract for
the 2023 landscaping maintenance by White Lawn and
Landscape, second by Al Bowman.
Yes: Staci Bundy, Al Bowman, and Sal LoPorto.
Motion carried 3-0.
GROUNDING IRRIGATION Noel explained that the quote from White Lawn & Landscape,
LLC for grounding irrigation issues is outdated and she will reach
out for a current quote for the adjustment to be made to the
budget if necessary.
Staci Bundy moved to continue the motion for Grounding
Irrigation System until the next scheduled meeting with an up-
to-date quote, second by Al Bowman.
Yes: Bundy, Bowman, and LoPorto.
Motion carried 3-0.
R-2022-008 Budget 2023 Noel and Brian Koral answered questions from the Board
members. The obelisk cost was removed since it has been taken
down. There was an added amount for the irrigation. Brian
reminded the Board that the budget may always be amended if
necessary if the grounding irrigation
costs or other expenses need adjusted.
Sal LoPorto moved to adopt the 2023 Budget as presented,
second by Staci Bundy.
Yes: LoPorto, Bundy, and Bowman.
Motion carried 3-0.
R-2022-009 ASSESSMENTS Brian Koral stated that assessments remained at the previous
level. The Board has been consistently reducing the rate over
time. As costs have stabilized due to the obelisk being torn
down. Previous years there were always expenses due to
obelisk repairs and there are no anticipated major needs going
forward. Over time the Board has spent down a little of fund
balance but keeping an appropriate level of reserve as well.
Brian added that there has been no requests or indications of a
need to reduce the SF Assessment from $0.003. Staci added that
she thought the rate was reduced 2-3 times over the last few
years.
Sal LoPorto moved to approve Resolution 2022-009, keeping the
levy annual assessments at .003 per square foot for the
Horizons Business Park Association, Inc., second by Staci Bundy.
Yes: LoPorto, Bundy, and Bowman.
Motion carried 3-0.
ADJOURNMENT Staci Bundy moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:22, second by
Sal LoPorto.
Yes: Bundy, LoPorto, and Bowman.
Motion Carried 3-0.
Minutes approved December 14, 2023