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Home My WebLink About2026-04-21 Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF ALDERMEN RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Tuesday, April 21, 2026 6:30 p.m. The Board of Aldermen for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met in regular session in the Board of Aldermen Chambers at 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Rose called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL The City Clerk called the roll. In attendance were aldermen Steve Palma, Jill Beck, Staci Bundy, Dawn Cockrell, and Robert Milner. Also present were City Administrator Greg Mills, Police Chief Chris Skinrood, Community Development Director Mike Duffy, Human Resources Manager Amy Strough, Public Works Director Travis Hoover, Fire Chief Gordon Fowlston, City Clerk Melissa McChesney, and City Attorney Paul Campo. CLOSED SESSION MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED@6:30 P.M. Alderman Cockrell moved to enter closed session pursuant to RSMo 610.021 610.021(1) Legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys; RSMo 610.021(3) Hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting a particular employee, when personal information about the employee is discussed; RSMo 610.021(9) Preparation, including any discussions or work product, on behalf of a public governmental body or its representatives for negotiations with employee groups; and RSMo 610.021(13) Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings or records pertaining to employees or applicants for employment; seconded by Alderman Palma. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Beck, Cockrell, Milner. Motion carried: 4-0. REGULAR SESSION 1 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Rose called the Regular Session to order at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL The City Clerk called the roll. In attendance were aldermen Steve Palma, Jill Beck, Staci Bundy, Dawn Cockrell, and Robert Milner. Also present were City Administrator Greg Mills, Community Development Director Mike Duffy, Police Chief Chris Skinrood, Assistant Fire Chief Keith Payne, Public Works Director Travis Hoover, Human Resources Manager Amy Strough, Capital Projects and Parks Manager Noel Bennion, City Clerk Melissa Mcchesney, and City Attorney Paul Campo. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. LEGISLATIVE SESSION Mayor Rose and the Board thanked Alderman Jill Beck for her service to Ward 2 and what she brought to Riverside. Alderman Beck provided comments about her tenure as an alderman for eight years and she thanked the Board and City staff for their hard work. City Clerk Melissa Mcchesney administered the oaths of office to mayor-elect Kathy Rose and aldermen-elect Dawn Cockrell, Staci Bundy, and Andrew Potter. Mayor Rose called a recess at 7: 10 p.m. for a reception. The meeting was reconvened at 7:23 p.m. Alderman Potter took his seat at the dais. BILL NO. 2026-029 Ratifying Certification of Election Mayor Kathy Rose gave the first reading of Bill No. 2026- 029, an ordinance ratifying the certification of the April 7, 2026, election results from the Platte County Board of Election Commissioners. Alderman Bundy moved to accept the first reading and place Bill No. 2026-029 on second and final reading; seconded by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. City Clerk Mcchesney gave the second reading of Bill No. 2026-029. Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Bill No. 2026-029 and enact said bill as ordinance; seconded by Alderman Bundy. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. 2 ACTING PRESIDENT OF BOARD Alderman Palma moved to appoint Alderman Milner as Acting President of the Board for a term of one year; seconded by Alderman Bundy. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Milner moved to approve the consent agenda, as presented; seconded by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0 . The following items were approved on the consent agenda: MINUTES OF 4-7-2026 Alderman Milner moved to approve the minutes of the April 7, 2026, meeting; seconded by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. COURT REPORT March 2026 Alderman Milner moved to approve the March 2026 Court Report; seconded by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. RESOLUTION 2026-042 Bill Pay Alderman Milner moved to approve Resolution No. 2026- 042 authorizing the expenditure of funds out of the City treasury of the City of Riverside for fiscal year 2025-2026 weeks ending April 10th and April 17th in the amount of $449,609.62; seconded by Alderman Cockrell. Yes : Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. RESOLUTION 2026-043 Fajkus Reappointment Alderman Milner moved to approve Resolution No. 2026- 043 reappointing Stephanie Fajkus to the Parks Board through May 2028; seconded by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. RESOLUTION 2026-044 License Agreement Alderman Milner moved to approve Resolution No. 2026- 044 approving a license agreement with Jeff Parsons for the display of World Cup 2026 artwork on City property; seconded by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0 . REGULAR AGENDA 3 BILL NO. 2026-030 Prohibit Interference with First Responders City Clerk Melissa McChesney gave the first reading of Bill No. 2026-030, an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 210 by enacting a new section to prohibit interference with first responders engaged in the performance of their duties. Alderman Milner moved to accept the first reading and place Bill No. 2026-030 on second and final reading; seconded by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. City Clerk McChesney gave the second reading of Bill No. 2026-030. Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Bill No. 2026-030 and enact said bill as ordinance; seconded by Alderman Bundy. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. BILL NO. 2026-031 Municipal Judge Reappointment City Clerk Melissa McChesney gave the first reading of Bill No. 2026-031, an ordinance confirming the reappointment of Mark M. Ferguson as Municipal Judge of the City of Riverside, Missouri for a two-year term, pursuant to City Code Section 130.040. Alderman Palma moved to accept the first reading and place Bill No. 2026-031 on second and final reading; seconded by Alderman Bundy. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. City Clerk Mcchesney gave the second reading of Bill No. 2026-031. Alderman Milner moved to approve Bill No. 2026-031 and enact said bill as ordinance; seconded by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. BILL NO. 2026-032 Rousseau Hiring City Clerk Melissa Mcchesney gave the first reading of Bill No . 2026-032, an ordinance authorizing the employment of Shannon Rousseau as a full-time Communications and Events Coordinator in the Human Resources Department and establishing a salary and start date for such employee . 4 Alderman Milner moved to accept the first reading and place Bill No. 2026-032 on second and final reading; seconded by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. City Clerk McChesney gave the second reading of Bill No. 2026-032. Alderman Cockrell moved to approve Bill No. 2026-032 and enact said bill as ordinance; seconded by Alderman Bundy. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. BILL NO. 2026-033 Stewart Hiring City Clerk Melissa Mcchesney gave the first reading of Bill No. 2026-033, an ordinance authorizing the employment of Joshua Stewart as a full-time Human Resources Generalist in the Human Resources Department and establishing a salary and start date for such employee. Alderman Milner moved to accept the first reading and place Bill No. 2026-033 on second and final reading; seconded by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. City Clerk McChesney gave the second reading of Bill No. 2026-033. Alderman Palma moved to approve Bill No. 2026-033 and enact said bill as ordinance; seconded by Alderman Bundy. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. BILL NO. 2026-034 Green Hiring City Clerk Melissa Mcchesney gave the first reading of Bill No. 2026-034, an ordinance authorizing the employment of Michelle Green a full-time Administrative Assistant in the Administration Department and establishing a salary and start date for such employee. Alderman Cockrell moved to accept the first reading and place Bill No. 2026-034 on second and final reading; seconded by Alderman Bundy. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. 5 City Clerk McChesney gave the second reading of Bill No. 2026-034. Alderman Milner moved to approve Bill No. 2026-034 and enact said bill as ordinance; seconded by Alderman Bundy. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. BILL NO. 2026-035 Perry Hiring City Clerk Melissa Mcchesney gave the first reading of Bill No. 2026-035, an ordinance authorizing the employment of Jill Perry as a full-time Communications Officer in the Police Department and establishing a salary and start date for such employee. Alderman Milner moved to accept the first reading and place Bill No. 2026-035 on second and final reading; seconded by Alderman Cockrell. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. City Clerk McChesney gave the second reading of Bill No. 2026-035. Alderman Bundy moved to approve Bill No. 2026-035 and enact said bill as ordinance; seconded by Alderman Palma. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR None. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT None. ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Director Travis Hoover said the Missouri Department of Transportation anticipated the 1-635 over Missouri River bridge project would be completed by the end of April or in early May. FINANCE City Administrator Greg Mills said staff was close to completing the bank reconciliations. FIRE None. POLICE None. LEVEE BOARD None. 6 MAYOR'S DISCUSSION Mayor Rose said she issued a proclamation to the Park Hill South High School Robotics Team on April 20 and said she would be participating in the Fox4 Zip Trip hosted at the KC Current facilities. She also asked for approval from the Board to attend the ICSC conference May 17-19 with estimated expenses of around $1,000. Alderman Milner moved to approve Mayor Rose's expenses of $1,000 for the ICSC conference; seconded by Alderman Bundy. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. BOARD OF ALDERMEN The aldermen welcomed Andrew Potter to the Board. Alderman Bundy asked about the Petal to the Party event to be hosted by Live Nation on April 25; Alderman Palma said he attended the KC Current VIP event; and Alderman Milner echoed the comments from Jill Beck about City staff. Alderman Potter thanked everyone for their support on the Park Board where he was a member for five years. BUDGET WORK SESSION Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Administrator Greg Mills provided an overview of the Public Safety Sales Tax budget; presentation attached as Exhibit A. He said the fund was over budget for Fiscal Year 2026 and there were options to make the fund whole. Finance Director Donna Oliver provided options on how to proceed, which included the General Fund loaning the funds to the Public Safety Sales Tax Fund with a two- year payback or the General Fund simply transferring a lump sum to the Public Safety Sales Tax Fund. Both options would require an ordinance to transfer the funds. Fiscal impact of both options will be evaluated by staff with a recommendation when the budget is presented. It was also pointed out that the use tax rate automatically increased by .05% when the sales tax rate changed by way of public vote approval of the Public Safety Sales Tax. It was recommended by staff and approved by the Board that the increased use tax revenues would also be transferred to the Public Safety Salers Tax fund and corresponding police/fire expenses would be paid by the use tax increase instead of coming from the general fund. 7 MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Milner moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.; seconded by Alderman Bundy. Yes: Palma, Bundy, Potter, Cockrell, and Milner. Motion carried: 5-0. /s/ Melissa McChesney Melissa McChesney, City Clerk Approved by Board of Aldermen May 5, 2026 8 CITY OF RIVERSIDE MISSOURI Mayor & Board of Aldermen Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Work Session Tuesday, April 21, 2026 PSST Fund Balance Outlook At 2026 Budget Adoption (July 1, 2025) Description | FY2024 Actual | FY2025 Budget | FY2025 Projected End | FY2026 Budget | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 Income Sales Tax-Public Safety $973,409 $965,000 $1,060,000 $1,000,000 $1,020,000 $1,040,400 $1,061,208 $1,082,432 Sale of Assets $325 $- $- $- $- $- $- $- Total Income $973,734 $965,000 $1,060,000 $1,000,000 $1,020,000 $1,040,400 $1,061,208 $1,082,432 Expenses Public Safety Expenses $1,112,871 $1,405,000 $402,977 $1,990,800 $1,128,872 $908,444 $796,016 $1,035,088 Total Expenses $1,112,871 $1,405,000 $402,977 $1,990,800 $1,128,872 $908,444 $796,016 $1,035,088 Fund Balance Beginning $966,639 $642,121 $1,484,525 $493,725 $384,853 $516,809 $782,001 $829,345 Ending $827,502 $642,121 $1,484,525 $493,725 $384,853 $516,809 $782,001 $829,345 2026 Budget Amendments Description | Amount Taser Cartridges $ 9,000 Change Lease to Purchase 2 Vehicles 54,000 Boat Engine 8,000 FIFA & Live Nation Equipment 510,000 2 Meridian Vehicle Barriers 260,000 Total $841,000 PSST Fund Balance Outlook After Budget Amendments Description | FY2024 Actual | FY2025 Budget | FY2025 Projected End | FY2026 Budget | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 Income Sales Tax-Public Safety $973,409 $965,000 $1,060,000 $1,000,000 $1,020,000 $1,040,400 $1,061,208 $1,082,432 Sale of Assets $325 $- $- $- $- $- $- $- Total Income $973,734 $965,000 $1,060,000 $1,000,000 $1,020,000 $1,040,400 $1,061,208 $1,082,432 Expenses Public Safety Expenses $1,112,871 $1,405,000 $402,977 $1,990,800 $1,128,872 $908,444 $796,016 $1,035,088 Budget Amendments $- $- $- $841,000 $- $- $- $- Total Expenses $1,112,871 $1,405,000 $402,977 $2,831,800 $1,128,872 $908,444 $796,016 $1,035,088 Fund Balance Beginning $966,639 $753,521 $827,502 $1,484,525 $(347,275) $(456,147) $(324,191) $(58,999) Ending $827,502 $642,121 $1,484,525 $(347,275) $(456,147) $(324,191) $(58,999) $(11,655) PSST Fund Balance Outlook Today with Updated Assumptions Description | FY2024 Actual | FY2025 Budget | FY2025 Projected End | FY2026 Budget | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 Income Sales Tax-Public Safety $1,071,847 $1,000,000 $1,061,000 $1,142,830 $1,177,115 $1,212,428 $1,248,801 $1,286,265 Sale of Assets $- $- $- $35,000 $- $- $- $- Total Income $1,071,847 $1,000,000 $1,061,000 $1,177,830 $1,177,115 $1,212,428 $1,248,801 $1,286,265 Expenses Public Safety Expenses $418,610 $2,831,800 $2,666,544 $1,477,300 $451,000 $934,500 $868,500 $835,000 Budget Amendments $- $- $- $841,000 $- $- $- $- Total Expenses $1,112,871 $1,405,000 $402,977 $2,831,800 $1,128,872 $908,444 $796,016 $1,035,088 Fund Balance Beginning $827,502 $1,484,525 $1,480,739 $(142,805) $(424,275) $301,840 $579,768 $960,069 Ending $1,480,739 $(347,275) $(124,805) $424,275 $301,840 $579,768 $960,069 $1,411,335 2027 Expenditures Description | Amount Final Payment on Fire Truck $ 900,000 Final Payment on Dispatch Consoles 150,000 Police Vehicle Leases 94,300 E Ticketing (maintenance expiring) 26,000 Fire Vehicle Replacement 70,000 Auto Pulse/ALS Monitor 55,000 Various Fire Equipment 85,000 Police Vehicle Addition (New Lieutenant) 72,000 Regional Radio Infrastructure 25,000 Total $1,477,300 PSST Fund Balance Outlook Today with Loan Assumption Description | FY2024 Actual | FY2025 Budget | FY2025 Projected End | FY2026 Budget | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 Income Sales Tax-Public Safety $1,071,847 $1,000,000 $1,061,000 $1,142,830 $1,177,115 $1,212,428 $1,248,801 $1,286,265 Sale of Assets - - - 35,000 - - - - Loan from General Fund - - 150,000 300,000 (450,000) - - - Total Income $1,071,847 $1,000,000 $1,211,000 $1,477,830 $727,115 $1,212,428 $1,248,801 $1,286,265 Expenses Public Safety Equipment $418,610 $2,831,800 $2,666,544 $1,477,300 $451,000 $934,500 $868,500 $835,000 Total Expenses $418,610 $2,831,800 $2,666,544 $1,477,300 $451,000 $934,500 $868,500 $835,000 Fund Balance Beginning $827,502 $1,484,525 $1,480,739 $25,195 $25,725 $301,840 $579,768 $960,069 Ending $1,480,739 $(347,275) $25,195 $25,725 $301,840 $579,768 $960,069 $1,411,335 PSST Fund Balance Outlook Today with Use Tax Assumption Description | FY2024 Actual | FY2025 Budget | FY2025 Projected End | FY2026 Budget | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 Income Sales Tax-Public Safety $1,071,847 $1,000,000 $1,061,000 $1,142,830 $1,177,115 $1,212,428 $1,248,801 $1,286,265 Sale of Assets - - - 35,000 - - - - Use Tax - Public Safety - - - 800,000 824,000 848,720 874,182 900,407 Loan from General Fund - - 150,000 300,000 (450,000) - - - Total Income $1,071,847 $1,000,000 $1,211,000 $1,277,830 $1,551,115 $2,061,148 $2,122,983 $2,186,672 Expenses Public Safety Personnel $- $- $- $275,000 $283,250 $291,748 $300,500 $309,515 Ambulance Services - - - $525,000 540,750 556,973 573,682 590,892 Public Safety Equipment $418,610 $2,831,800 $2,666,544 $1,477,300 $451,000 $934,500 $868,500 $835,000 Total Expenses $418,610 $2,831,800 $2,666,544 $2,277,300 $1,275,000 $1,783,220 $1,742,682 $1,735,407 Fund Balance Beginning $827,502 $1,484,525 $1,480,739 $25,195 $25,725 $301,840 $579,768 $960,069 Ending $1,480,739 $(347,275) $25,195 $25,725 $301,840 $579,768 $960,069 $1,411,335