HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-05-04REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
May 4, 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 May 4, 1982. On a roll call, aldermen West, Scudder,
Rodeberg, Peeler and Karr were present and Mayor Holmes calling said meeting to order.
Minutes of April 20, 1982, were read and approved as corrected.
Wilbur E. Martin, 11710 E. 40th Street, Independence, MO 64050 presented an application
to sell fireworks at 1920 N.W. Platte Road; the size of the selling area would be 54' x 20' and
the fee would be $500.00 plus $100.00 deposit for clean-up after selling. The application was ap-
proved subject to the payment of the fees.
Manager of TBM Inc., d/b/a Blasco's,
Eli Truesdale, 6206 Karen Dr.,/presented application for sign permit for two signs at
his place of business at 2705 N.W. Platte Road -- One sign would be changing the name on the building
to Eli's and the other would be changing the wording on the free standing sign, at the same location.
This matter had been before the Planning Commission and it recommended approval subject to the free
standing sing not blinking. Mr. Truesdale stated he had already stopped lights from blinking on
the free standing sign. The applications appeared to be in order and were approved with the same
stipulation that the free standing sign not blink.
Virginia and John Scott and Betty and Mark Miller (4120 Riverside) were present as spec-
tators.
A letter from the Parkville Special Benefit Road District was read; this set out the
Special Road Districts' accounting of money spent in Riverside and the Balance due Riverside. After
a discussion on the matter, it was decided to write the Road District, giving our interpretation
of the accounting.
Mayor Holmes reported that at the last Mayor§' Meeting they were contemplating have
another training session for Mayors and Aldermen (newly elected officials) and this was tentatively
set for sometime during the latter part of June. Mayor Holmes also inquired whether it would be
satisfactory for Riverside to host and all agreed this would be in order.
A letter dated May 3, 1982 from Larkin and Associates concerning Getty Oil Company's
building was read. It appeared Getty Oil also was sent a copy.
Leann Zimmerman, Chairman of Pride and Progress was present and showed the Mayor and
Board the design of anew Riverside entry-way sign. This matter was discussed.
Rodeberg moved that the City .accept,,; the design of the entry-way sign as shown, second-
ed by Scudder, the roll was called and votes were as follows: West, Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler and
Karr voted aye.
Donna and Ronald Fiedler, 1617 N.W. 66th Street, K. C., MO 64118 presented application
for change in management of J C S Liquor Inc., 4701 N.W. Gateway. This matter was discussed and
City Attorney Don Witt advised that the following should be attached to the Fielder's application:
Original application of J E S Liquor, Inc., a copy of the stock purchase agreement, investigation
of Director of Public Safety and a certified copy of the Articles of Incorporation.
Scudder moved that the City accept the resolution to change the managing officers of
'"" J C S Liquor, Inc. to Donna and Ronald Fielder, copy of which is attached, seconded by West, the
roll was called and votes were as follows: West, Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler and Karr voted aye.
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The Mayor and Board went into executive session.
A recess was called. Meeting reconened, the roll was called and West, Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler
and Karr were present, Mayor Holmes calling said meeting to order.
The matter of Larson Street (Cliff View Drive) was discussed.
The Board thoroughly reviewed the complete file on the project of Larson Road and has determined
from the records that even though a resolution of acceptance was made and signed by Mayor F. F. Filger
(copy of which is attached) and the minutes of reflected that an ordinance was instructed
to be written to be effective upon acceptance of the proper construction of the streed as approved by
the City Engineer, E. I. Meyer, a letter from the City Engineer, E. I. Meyer, dated August 1, 1966, in-
dicates that the drainage problem was not correctly resolved and that this is the area causing the pro-
blem which was called to our attention by Mr. Springer. The street appears not to have been accepted
by the City because of the deficiencies at the time of the construction.
Bids were taken to mow the City~s lawn around the City Hall Building and on six islands at two
intersections within the City and were as follows:
Northland Commercial Lawn Care
Every two weeks $185.00
George Rose
Anything Goes Handy C Lawn Service
Every two weeks $155.00
Every two weeks $115.00
West moved that the bid be awarded to the law bidder and that he be asked to sweep the walk and
parking area in front of the City Hall, seconded by Scudder, the roll was called and votes were as fol-
lows: West, Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler and Karr voted aye.
Residents from Cherokee Drive inquired concerning the drainage problem. This matter was discussed
and it was decided to check into the problem further.
It was announced that the first hearing on the proposed use of Revenue Sharing Funds would be
held June 1, 1982.
The Mayor and Board decided to enter into the Reciprocal Fire Agreement with North Kansas City,
Missouri.
West moved that the City accept the resignation of Reserve Officer M. Shaefer as of April 30,
1982, seconded by Rodeberg, the roll was called and votes were as follows: West, Scudder, Rodeberg,
Peeler and Karr voted aye.
The insurance and benefits on City employees would be researched thoroughly.
There being no further business, upon motion made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at
1:36 A.M. May 5, 1982.
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Secretary to the Board