HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-12-07MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
DECEMBER 7, 1982
A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of
Riverside, Missouri, was held in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri
on December 7, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. On a roll call, Aldermen West,
Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler, Karr and Gordy were present, Mayor Holmes
calling said meeting to order.
The minutes of meeting of November 16, 1982, were read and
approved as corrected.
Roberta Berry, 553 Blue Grass Dr., Bonner Springs, KS, present-
sented application for business license at Happy Mobil Homes at 4403
N.W. Gateway. This is for the sale of mobil homes. Ms. Berry agreed
that they would limit the sales to single and double width homes only,
they would have no more that 12 units to sale at one time, and that
they will move the wooden building which is on Woodland Street within
a few days, this would go on Triple A Highway. They also advised
they would have moving equipmenton the back part of the property.
They also agreed to keep the place in an orderly manner. This ap-
plication was approved subjec to securing a sales tax number and the
payment of the fee.
James and Donna Hess, 600 South Woodland Drive, Gladstone,
Mo., presented business license application and spoke to the Mayor and
Board concerning their having materials only at 4437 N.W. Gateway. Said
application was approved subject to the payment of the fee.
James P. Phillips, 7500 N.W. Highway 9, Kansas City, MO 64152
presented application for Towing, starting and storage of vehicles,
at 2677 West Platte Road. He agreed to store the vehicles behind
the fence only. This application was approved subject to the payment
of the fee.
Floyd Best asked if the City could help with the project of
helping the needy and trying to get gifts for this Christmas for teen-
age children. They have a toy store at Northmoore Methodist Church
where people can bring different items and they mostly need things
for older children, and would appreciate any help anyone can give
them.
Lorraine Owens, 5001 N.W. High Drive spoke on behalf of the
Park Board. She said they were short one member and would like to
Counsel to appoint another person in lieu of the resignation of Brenda
Teeters. She also inquired whether or not they could put two people
on the broad from each Ward, and the Mayor and Board agreed to this.
She also inquired whether or not they could level the property they
have in the vicinity of Homestead Road. It appeared most everything
the Park Board wanted to do would have to be approved by the Flood
Insurance people. She wanted to know if they could rip-rap the banks
of the creek and this too would have to be approved by HUD.
Minutes of Reg. Meeting
Page 2, Dec. 7, 1982.
Lorraine Owens also reported that they were going to plant seedling
trees on the property.
?,eann Zimmerman spoke to the Mayor and Board that they have
secured the name and address of the person owning the other lot where
the City already has property for park purposes in the Homestead Road
area and they are inquiring of that person whether or not the City
can secure the property for park purposes.
A recess was called. Meeting reconvened. The roll was called
and West, Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler, Karr and Gordy were present,
Mayor Holmes preciding over remainder of meeting.
Scudder moved that the the recommendation of the Public Safety
Committee be accepted that the resignation of Dennis Stratton from
Police Reserve be accepted but recommend that he continue on as Fire
Reserve Officer, seconded by Karr, the roll was called and West, Scud-
der, Rodeberg, Peeler, Karr and Gordy voted aye.
Rodeberg moved that Bill No. 82-41 being bill accepting the
recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that Ann Lening be
appointed as Communication Supervisor with an increase of $50.00 per
month in salary, becoming effective January 1, 1983 and that Ken Soper
be entitled to the longevity increase as he completed his third year
December 4, 1982, seconded by Scudder, the roll was called anc'i votes
were as follows: West, Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler, Karr and Gordy voted
aye; said bill was accordingly read.
Rodeberg moved that Bill 82-41 be placed on its second reading,
seconded by Karr, the roll was called and votes were as follows: West,
Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler, Karr and Gordy voted aye; said bill was
accordingly read.
Scudder moved that Bill 82-41 be placed on its third reading
and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 82-41, seconded by Karr,
the roll was called and votes were as follows: West, Scudder, Rodeberg,
Peeler, Karr and Gordy voted aye; said bill was accordingly read at-
tached hereto and made a part hereof, approved by Mayor Holmes and
beacame Ordinance N0. 82-41.
Scudder moved that Sgt. Ellis be provided with a new title,
i.e. Lieutenant, reflecting the work he presently is doing, seconded
by West, the roll was called and votes were as follows: West, Scudder,
Karr and Gordy voted aye; Rodeberg and Peeler, nay.
Scudder moved that Bill No. 82-42 being bill appointing Jerry
Wingo as Zoning Enforcement Officer, be placed on its first reading,
Minutes of Reg. Meeting
Page 3, Dec.7, 1982
seconded by Rodeberg, the roll was called and votes were as follows:
West, Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler, Karr and Gordy voted aye; said bill
was accordingly read.
Gordy moved that Bill No. 82-42 be placed on its second reading
seconded by West, the roll was called and votes were as follows: West,
Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler, Karr and Gordy voted aye; said bill was
accordingly read.
Karr moved that Bill No. 82-42 be placed on its third reading
and upon passage of same become Ord. No. 82-42, seconded by Scudder,
the roll was called and votes were as follows: West, Scudder, Rodeberg,
Peeler, Karr and Gordy voted aye; said bill was accordingly read,
attached hereto and made a part hereof, approved by Mayor Holmes and
became Ordinance No. 82-42.
Scudder moved that the City allow $650.00 to provide Christmas
gifts for the City employees, seconded by West, the roll was called
and votes were as follows: West, Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler, Karr and
Gordy voted aye.
Mayor Holmes announced that the Missouri Cities Water Company's
people is meeting with the Mayors of this area next week.
Scudder moved that Steve Lloyd be given 5-days' pay in lieu
of his taking vacation time off, seconded by Gordy, the roll was called
and votes were as follows: West, Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler, Karr
and Gordy voted aye.
West brought up the subject that perhaps the City should think
about an ordinance concerning drilling for natural gas.
There being no further business, upon motion made, seconded
and passed, meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m.