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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OI~' RiVE:RSIDE. MISSOURI
AUGUST 4. 1998
A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside.
Missouri, was held in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri on August 4, 1998, at
7:30 p.m.
Those in attendance were: Mayor Ed Kule. Aldermen Ron Super. Brenda Teters.
Pamela Darata, Betty Burch. Ray Beard and George Flaws.
Also present were Ann Daniels. City Administrator and Irene Paulhe.
Secretary to the Board.
Minutes of 7-21-98 Alderman Teters moved that the minutes of July 21.
Approved. 1998 be approved, seconded by Alderman Super. the
vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super. Teters. Darata, Burch, Beard
and Flaws.
Motion Carried.
Minutes of 7-30-98 Alderman Burch moved that the minutes of the
Approved. Special Meeting of July 30. 1998. be approved.
seconded by Alderman Beard. the vote was:
Aye: Aldcrmen Super. Teters. Flaws, Burch. Beard
and Darata.
Motion Carried.
John & Gail Giesekc John and Gail Gieseke. 4323 NW 52nd Street, spoke
4323 NW 52nd St. to the Mayor and Board of Alderman regarding a tree
Request for reimbursement they had transplanted and asked the City for
for transplant of tree reimbursement of the cost. Because Northwood Road
on Northwood Road. is being improved. the tree in question was on the
temporary easement and would have to be cut down,
and rather than being paid for the tree. the
Giesekes chose to have the tree replanted at
the cost of $250.00. This matter was discussed.
Aldcrman Burch moved that the City reimburse the
Giesekes $250.00. the cost to replant the tree
which would have to be cut down during the
improvcmentof Northwood Road, seconded by Alderman
Darata. the vote was:
Aye: Aldcrmen Burch. Beard, Flaws. Darata and
Super.
Abstain: Aldcrman Teters.
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Motion carried.
Judy Hubble. 2001 NW Judy Hubble. 2001 NW Woodland. spoke to the Mayor
Woodland. re canine. and Board of Aldermen and read a letter which she
had written to Mayor Ed Rulc. Ann Daniels City
Administrator and Board of Aldermen. dated July 22.
1998. which is self-explanatory. attached hereto
and made apart hereof. Mrs. Hubbic said she feels
because the way she was treated and what has taken
place she would like to have a letter of apology.
Gary Lilly. 3315 NW
50th Street. re request
for description of sani-
tation sewer across his
property.
Motion to providc de-
scription to Gary Lilly
re sanitation sewer ease-
ment.
Fiscal Year 1997-98
Audit.
Northwood Road.
Bids on Park Equipment
Bill No. 98-67
Payment of Bills.
Mayor Rule said that she would receive a lctter of
apology from the City but that the Board of
Aldermen had directed Ms. Daniels and city staff
to pick up the dog because it was reported as
"vicious" in a lctter Alderman Flaws read to the
Board. Furthermore. the City Attorney had stated
that the City had the responsibility of picking up
a vicious dog wherever it was located.
Gary Lilly. 3315 NW 50th Street. said that he plans
to sell his property and needs a legal description
of the sanitation sewer lint which crosses it.
Eighteen acres of land is involved at this above
address. It appears that no legal description was
ever had regarding the sewer tine. This matter was
discussed.
Alderman Burch moved that the City agrees to
providc Gary Lilly a written description of the
sanitary sewer easement which goes through his
property when Mr. Lilly notifies the City that he
has a contract for sale of his property. seconded
by Alderman Darata. the vote was:
Ayc: Aldermen Darata. Tcters. Beard. Flaws. Super
and Burch.
Motion carried.
Ann Daniels reported that Bruce Culley has started
the 1997-98 fiscal year audit.
Ann Daniels reported that they are ready to start
paving Northwood Road.
Ann Daniels reported that bids arc out on the park
equipment and should be in around the 10th of
August. 1998.
Alderman Flaws moved to place Bill No. 98-67 on its
first reading. said Bill provides for the payment
of certain indebtedness as ]istedtherein. seconded
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by Alderman Teters. the votc was:
Aye: Aldermen Flaws, Beard. Super, Burch, Teters
and Darata.
Motion carried.
Ord. No. 98-67 Alderman Beard movcd to place Bill No. 98-67 on its
Approved. second reading and upon passage of same become
Ordinance No. 98-67, seconded by Aldcrman Flaws.
the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Flaws, Beard. Super. Burch. Tcters
and Darata.
Motion carricd.
Bill No. 98-68 Aldcrman Supcr moved to place Bill No. 98-68 on its
Acceptance of Bids on first reading. said Bill provides for the
$6,419,659.24. acceptancc of bids on $6,419,659.24.
seconded by Alderman Burch, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Teters. Darata, Burch, Beard. Super
and Flaws.
Motion carried.
Ord. No. 98-68 Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 98-68 on its
Approvcd. second reading and upon passage of same. become
Ordinance No. 98-68, seconded by Alderman Teters.
the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Teters. Darata, Burch, Beard. Super
and Flaws.
Motion carried.
Bill No. 98-69 Alderman Burch moved to place Bill No. 98-69 on its
Authorizcs taking of Bids first rcading, said Bill authorizes the taking of
on $2.652.000.00. bids for $2.652,000.00 and authorizes the creation
of an additional City Depositor for the highest and
best bids, seconded by Alderman Beard. the vote
was:
Aye: Aldermen Tctcrs. Darata. Burch. Beard, Supcr
and Flaws.
Motion carried.
Ord. No. 98-69 Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 98-69 on its
Approved. second reading and upon passage of same. become
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Ordinance No. 98-69. seconded by Aldcrman Darata.
the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Teters. Darata. Burch. Beard. Super
and Flaws.
Motion Carried.
Bill No. 98-%0 Alderman Teters moved to place Bill No. 98-70 on
Authorizes Mayor to its first reading. said Bill authorizes the Mayor
enter into contract w/ to enter into a contract with William and Elva
Clarks to purchase Clark to purchase property located on NW Florence
Property. Road. Riverside. Missouri. for the purpose of
constructing a post office facility and setting a
purchase price. seconded by Alderman Super. the
vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super. Flaws. Teters Beard. Darata
and Burch.
Motion Carried.
Ord. No. 98-70 Aldcrman Beard moved to place Biii No. 98-70 on its
Approved. second reading and upon passage of same become
Urdinance No. 98-70. seconded by Alderman Darata.
the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super. Flaws. Teters. Beard. Darata
and Burch.
Motion carried.
Municipal Court Report MayorRute reported that the Municipal Court Report
July. 1998. for the month of 7uly. 1998 has been received.
Alderman Burch's Alderman Burch inquired as to who was using the
Inquiries/Comments. Community Building at no charge. It appeared
Riverside Public Safety Department sponsored the
Officer Training Course and the County Election was
had in the Community at no charge. A discussion
was had regarding this and it was the consensus of
the Board that a meeting should be had on who can
and cannot use the Community Building at no charge.
A meeting will be set at a later date.
Alderman Burch also inquired with regard to the
Riverfest and if aNon-for-Profit Corporation was
formed. The answer was that a Non-Por-Profit
Corporation had been formed.
Recess - Meeting recon- A recess was called. The meeting reconvened and
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vened. those present were: Mayor Ed Rule. Aldcrmen Supcr,
Teters. Darata. Burch, Beard and Flaws. Also
present wcre Ann Daniels. City Administrator and
Irene Paulhe Secretary to the Board.
Closcd Session (8:45 p.m.) Aldcrman Teters moved that the meeting go into
closcdscssion pursuant to RSMU 610.021(1). (2) and
(3). for discussion of legal issues. real estate
matters and personnel. seconded by Alderman Super.
the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Supcr. Tctcrs, Darata, Flaws, Burch
and Beard.
Motion Carried.
Open Session (9:05 p.m.) Alderman Super moved that the meeting go into
regular session, seconded by Alderman Burch, the
vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Flaws, Tcters, Bcard. Darata
and Burch.
Motion carried.
Adjournment. Aldcrman Super moved that the meeting adjourn,
seconded by Aldcrman Teters, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super. Teters, llarata, Burch, Beard
and Flaws.
Motion c tried and, he meeting adjourned at 9:06
p.m.
Irene Paulhe, Secretary to the Boar
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August 2, 1998
Mayor Ed Rule, City Administratat• Ann Daniels, and Riverside Board of Aldermen:
My name is Judy Hubble. I live at 2001 Northwest Woodland in Indian Hills. I would
like to bring to the Board's attention something I consider a mishandled situation.
On or about the 15th of July, a small, black dog showed up in our neighborhood. After a
few days, we decided the dog had been abandoned. My husband, Duane Hubble, called to
see if Animal Control could pick up the dog. We were told Riverside didn't have Animal
Control. The dog stayed around and was t}iendly with our fourteen year old dog. We
were thinking about keeping the dog since he got along so well with our dog. We then
started feeding him and placing him in our fence July 19th on a trial basis.
The morning of the 22nd, I let both dogs out to run while I walked to my mailbox. My
neighbor across the street started yelling at the black dog to get out of her yard. She told
me she was going to call City Hall and get Animal Control to pick the dog up because she
couldn't stand the "dog poop" in her yard. She stated it made her "sick" to pick it up. I
informed her of Duane's call to the City earlier in the month. She said she would "get
their attention" because she would call the TV stations to have them investigate why the
City can have new buildings, buy new trucks, and pay big salaries, yet, not be able to
afford Animal Control. I put both dogs back in the fence and went to work. When I came
home for lunch, the black dog was no longer in the fence, but the gate was closed. There
was no message on my answering machine and no note left on my door informing me of
what had happened to the dog.
That evening, our neighbor called to tell my husband that twenty minutes after she called
the City, an unmarked van with two men came out and took the dog from inside our
fence. Duane's remark to her was we were working with the dog and someone should
have talked to us before taking him.
I called the police station that evening to see if they had picked up the dog. Linda, the
dispatcher, who was nice and very helpful, said there was nothing in their log that an
animal had been picked up. She said she would try to get more information and call me
back. When she called back, she said two maintenance men from the City had picked him
up. I made the comment that they can not just come into my yard when I am not home
and take something off my property without even notifying me. She said I should direct
my concerns to Ann Daniels. Linda later called to inform me that the dog was in a
maintenance building with water and food. She stated we could come down in the
morning to get him.
The following morning, Duane went to City Hall to speak with Ann Daniels and to get the
dog. Ann said she was sorry, but the dog ran away when they opened the door.
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When I talked to Ann Daniels, she was short with me and said the City Attorney, Steve
Crystal, told her she didn't even have to talk to me. She also stated he told her that the
City did have the legal right to come onto my property and remove a vicious dog.
The following Monday, July 27, Candy, a police dispatcher, called and said they had found
a black dog. She said we could come down and see if it was the dog who had been taken
from our fence. It was the same dog. We took him to )eagle Animal Hospital to Dr. Jim
Sparks where he was given shots. I purchased a license for the dog that same day.
Attached, please find a letter from Dr. Sparks regarding the dogs behavior.
It is a blatant contradiction that a dog who was deemed "vicious" on July 22nd can be
returned to us and licensed in the City of Riverside on July 27th.
The dog is not and never has been my real issue. My primary concern is that Ann Daniels
believes she can authorize city workers to come onto my property and remove something
without giving written or oral notification. I do not feel this was done with malicious
intent, but out of very poor decision making. However, the fact remains that I was denied
due process of law which is unconstitutional.
I have lived in Riverside moat of my adult life. As a law abiding, tax paying oitizen of
Riverside I feel I deserve a formal, written apology from the City Administrator not only
for what happened, but for the rude manner in which I was treated. I assume this was due
to her fear of a lawsuit, which I had no intention of bringing against the City.
I thank you for your time and patience and expect a reply soon
Judy Hubble
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eagle animal hosp~al. inc.
Smal/Animal Surgery and Medicine
Pro/esslonal Staff Receptionist
J. E. Cupp, DVM Christi Krouse
J. T. Sparks, DVM Christy Johnson
C. Q. Wilkerson, DVM Tracy Caswell
R. S. Espey, DVM
Technicians
Laura Tiller
Kim Brackman
Kendra Roberts
Charmayne Faulconer
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