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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE. MISSOURI
SEPTEMBER 1. 1998
A regular meeting of the Board of Aldcrmen of the City of Riverside.
Missouri was held in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri on September 1. 1998 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 in attendancc were Ann Daniels. City Administrator, Bob Bayless, Chief
of Public Safety. Steve Crystal. City Attorney and Irene Pauihe,~Secretary to the
Board.
Minutes of 8-17-87 Alderman Burch moved that the Minutes of August 17.
Approved. approved, seconded by Alderman Beard. the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super. Flaws. Burch. Teters, Beard and
Darata.
Motion carricd.
Public Safety. Chief Bob Bayless reported that there will be some new
equipment installed to upgrade the 911 system. All
expenses will be paid by MARC.
Public Safety Chief Bob Bayless requested an allocation of budget
to Sponsor Halloween funds to host a Halloween Party for Riverside children
Party for Riverside on Halloween Day at the Community Center. This matter
Children. was discussed and the Board was in favor of this after
a few minor details are worked out. The Board agreed
to authorize $200 for the project.
Tow Bids received for Chief Bob Bayless reported that the City went out for
Public Safety Dept. annual tow bids for the Public Safety Department and he
recommends that the City accept that bid of Glad Rents.
City Administrator's Ann Daniels inquired if the Board would like to enter
Remarks. - into another contract with Bridging the Gap to continue
the Recycling Center. She felt that it has been very
successful thus far. The cost Continuation of would be
Continuation of $7.000 for the year. This matter was discussed
Recycling. and upon a motion by Alderman Burch that the City
continue the Recycling Center at a cost of $7,000 and
seconded by Alderman Flaws. the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Darata, Tcters. Burch. Flaws, Beard and
Super.
Motion carried.
Drainage on Pawnee Ann Daniels presented to the Mayor and Board a summary
and 45th Court. of what the Engineer recommends to correct the drainage
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problem (with costs) on Pawnee Drive and 45th Court in
Indian Hills. It was suggested to table this subject until
the next meeting.
Community Bldg. Lawn Ann Daniels furnished the Mayor and Board with a Bid
Sprinkler System. from Miller's Nursery & Lawn Care to install a lawn
sprinkler system at the Community Center. This matter
was discussed and it was suggested to wait until the new
City Hall building is built and have the sprinkler system
installed for both areas or to draft more specific bid
documents and rebid in the future.
South Parkhill School Ann Daniels said she just received a request from Brad
Request for Public Tatc. School Principal. for the City Public Safety Officers
Safety to work various to work at various functions of the School and for them
School Function. to wear the Public Safety uniforms. The School would
pay the officer who worked. This matter was discussed
and Steve Crystal. City Attorney will check on this with
the insurance carrier regarding liability.
South Parkhill School Ann Daniels just received a request from Brad Tate.
Request to Usc School Principal. to use the entrance on High Drive for
Entrance on High Dr. their Homecoming parade.
for Homecoming Parade.
A poll of the Board of Aldermen was in favor of the
School using the entrance on High Drive for this annual
event.
Request for Community Ann Daniels said she has received a rcquest from Jcssic
Center for Dance 7acobson to use the Community Center to teach dance
Lessons. lessons.
The consensus of the Board was not in favor of the
about request since it was for a commercial endeavor and
on a weekly basis. The rcquest was denied.
Request for Community Ann Daniels presented a second request for use of the
Center for Christian Community Center from the Outreach Christian School to
School usage rent the gym for several basketball games throughout
the fall and winter.
The Board denied the rcquest for the reasons stated
about.
Court Report for Mayor Rule reported that the City has received the
August. 1998. Municipal Court Report for the month of August. 1998.
Christmas Party. It was decided to have the Christmas party on December
Dec. 12. 1998. 12. 1998. It was not decided as to whether or not have
the Christmas in the park.
Alderman Teter s. Alderman Teters inquired if a person has been found to
take care of the Community Center's functions. To date
this has not been done.
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Alderman Darata. Alderman Darata said it was her understanding not to
have the dedication of the Young Park until it is
completed. Mayor Rule thought it was best to have a
dedication on the opening of the park and then another
dedication when it is completed. Everyone seemed to
agree on this.
Alderman Burch. Alderman Burch said the striping on Northwood Road was
very good and inquired with regard to the reflectors
placed. She thought maybe the reflectors should be on
both sides of the Road.
Alderman Burch inquired if she should go ahead and get
the news letter out. This matter was discussed and
decided to go ahead with the news letter.
Alderman Burch said she was at a meeting at the Park
Hill South High School and was asked by John Bell,
Director of Bands, that since both Bands, i.e. from North
and South Highs were in the City's parade, he requested
that neither band receive more recognition than the
other.
Alderman Burch wanted the City Engineer to Check with
the Water Company concerning the dip on High Drive
caused by the Water Company.
Alderman Burch brought up the subject of Vivion Road
to High Drive project and the several articles in the
news papers. This matter was discussed. Alderman
Burch wanted to know if a meeting should be held so
that anyone interested in the project could come and
give their opinion. Mayor Rulc said the money used for
this study is State money and the Vivion Road Gang is
doing this study. Alderman Beard said they are trying
to hook Vivion Road into I-635 and Northwood Road.
Alderman Burch inquired if the Cub Scouts could use a
room in the Community Center for its meetings.
Alderman Beard. Alderman Beard inquired as to how much work Rosc-Lan
Construction is doing on High Drive. He would like the
contract checked to see if it states the percentage of
work it would do.
Clean-up Days. October 2, 3, 4 and 9, 10, 11. 1998.
Bill No. 98-74 Alderman Flaws moved to place Bill No. 98-74 on its first
Payment of Bills. reading (deleting the following two items: Finnegan
Conrad, et al, $467.10 and Riverside Quindaro Bcnd Levee
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District, $11,592.86), said Bill provides for the payment of
certain indebtedness as listed therein, seconded by
Alderman the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Fiaws, Darata. Super, Teters, Beard and
Burch.
Motion Carried.
Ordinance No.98-74 Alderman Teters moved that Bill No. 98-74 be placed on
Approved. its second reading (including the above deletions} and
upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 98-74,
seconded by Alderman Burch, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Flaws, Darata, Super, Teters, Beard and
Burch.
Motion Carried.
Bill No. 98-75 Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 98-75 on its first
Authorizes Mayor to reading, said Bill authorizes the Mayor to enter into a
enter into contract w/ contract with Glad Rents to provide Tow service for the
Glad Rents for Tow Department of Public Safety, seconded by Alderman
Service. Darata, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Burch, Beard, Super, Flaws, Darata and
Teters.
Motion carried.
Ordinance No.98-75 Alderman Flaws moved to place Bill No. 98-75 on its
Approved. second reading and upon passage of same become
Ordinance No. 98-75, seconded by Alderman Beard, the
vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Burch, Beard, Super, Flaws, Darata and
Teters.
Motion Carried.
Bill No. 98-76 Alderman Burch moved to place Bill No. 98-76 on its first
Establishing Proce- reading, said Bill establishes a procedure to Disclose
dure for Disclosure Potential Conflicts of Interest and Substantial Interests
and Conflict of In- for Certain Municipal Officials, seconded by Alderman
terests. Darata, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Darata, Teters, Super, Beard, Burch and
Fiaws.
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Motion carried.
Ordinance No.98-76 Alderman Super moved to place Bill No. 98-76 on its
Approved. second reading and upon passage of same, become
Ordinancc No. 98-76, seconded by Alderman Beard, the
vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Darata, Tetcrs, Super. Bcard, Burch and
Flaws.
Motion carried.
Recess. Meeting The roll was called and Mayor Ed Rule, Aldermen Super,
Reconvened. Teters, Darata, Burch, Beard and Flaws were present.
Also present were Ann Daniels, City Administrator, Stevc
Crystal, City Attorney and Irene Paulhe, Secretary to the
Board.
Into Closed Meeting Aldcrman Super moved that the meeting go into closed
session, seconded by Alderman Teters, the volt was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Flaws. Teters, Beard, Burch and
Darata.
Motion carried.
Into Regular Meeting. Alderman Beard moved that the meeting go into regular
session, seconded by Aidcrman Teters, the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Darata, Teters, Burch, Beard and
Flaws.
Motion carried.
Meeting w/City It was decided to meet with Steve Crystal, City Attorney,
Attorney, 9-22-98. on Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. to review the
Levee District/TIF documents.
Adjournment. Aldcrman Burch moved that the meeting adjourn,
seconded by Alderman Beard, the volt was:
Aye: Aldermen Super, Teters, Darata, Burch, Beard and
Flaws.
Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
Irene Paulhe, Secretary to the Board.
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