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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-04-07- MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI April 7, 1981 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri was held in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri, on April 7, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. On a roll call, aldermen West, Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler, Holmes and Campbell were present, Mayor Brenner calling said meet- ing to order. The minutes of March 17, 1981, were read and approved as corrected. Thomas French, 1933 Thompson, K.C., Ks., presented application for license to operate Bar B Q business at 2711 N.W.Vivian Road, said applica- ation was approved subjedt to the payment of the fee. He was advised that before he placed any signs on the outside that he apply to the Plann- ing Commission. David Kitchell, 5003 Merrimac, inquired as to what were the require- ments for his operating a trash collection business in Riverside. He said he has a truck and a trailer and would like to park the trailer in the business area, behind Johnny's Lunch (prior name Reeces Cafe), and since he uses his truck to go to and from work he would not leave any trash in his truck at his house. He also said he would do this only on Saturday. He said he would cover the trash in the trailer when he hauled it. The Mayor and Board requested that he complete the business applica- tion and present it at the next meeting. Mr. Bessette inquired as to his obtaining business license at 2401 N.W. Vivian Road, and also said he was going to move most of his cars at 3000 N.W. Vivian Road. He was advised that he had to complete two occupation licnese application, one for each location (2401 N.W. Vivian and 3300 N.W. Vivian) and present them to the Planning Commission. The Mayor and Board also advised that he is to have an area plan, showing where the cars are to be parked and the maximum number of cars he will have at each location. The Boy Scouts were present because it was Communication Week. A letter dated March 23, 1981, from Cliff Manor, Inc. was read, this thanked the City of Riverside for all the help on the "Rock and Roll Jam- borie" (Heart Association). A letter from William E. Schull, dated March 23, 1981, was read. Mr. Schull advised he represented the Cosmos and advising that the Cosmos surrenderes its liquor license, however the license issued was destroyed by fire. Scudder moved that the City accept the surrender of Cosmos' liquor license, seconded by Rodeberg, the roll was called and votes were as fol- lows: West, Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler, Holmes and Campbell voted aye. Scudder moved that the City accept the Mayor's recommendation that Mike Holmes be a member of the Zoning Adjustment Board, seconded by Rode- ~- berg, the roll was called and votes were as follows: West, Scudder, Rode- berg, Peeler, Holmes and Campbell voted aye. It was brought out that the Special Road District has a street sweeper which would be available to the City of Riverside at the cost of $25.00 per hour, including operator. Reg. Meeting .ge 2,,4-7-81 West moved that the City hire the Special Road District to sweep the streets at the rate of $25.00 per hour and 8 hours per day, up to two days and at the discretion of Winston Peeler, Chairman of the Road Committee, seconded by Scudder, the roll was called and votes were as follows: West, Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler, Holmes and Campbell voted aye. Mr. William Latta conferred with the Mayor and Board concerning parties hauling fill in the bottom land, since there is a drainage problem already existing in that area, he wanted to know if we have any control over the filling in. The Council advised that they were trying to control all the building and filling in. It was also brought up that the Quandario Bend Levee District is interested in the drain- age. Another matter Mr. Latta brought up was the holes in the approach to Highway No. 9 on VanDepopulier Road. Chief Wingo is to check with the Highway Department to see if they are the ones who have control over this portion of the approach. Mr. Latta also inquired whether or not the City would be willing to look at a sports complex and maybe reconsider his request for a sports complex. Mr. Latta inquried with regard to his putting a sign up near No. 9 Highway showing the direction to his sod business. The Board advised that they did not see how it was possible for one to be in- stalled other than on his property at the place of business. It was announced that the Boy Scouts would help again this year with the cleaning up of the right of ways in Riverside during the clean-up campaign. West moved that the Boy Scouts who help clean up the City be taken to lunch, and the City also furnish the trash bags, seconded by Scudder, the roll was called and votes were as follows: West, Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler, Holmes and Campbell voted aye. Rodeberg moved that the City order two dumpsters at Scotts Green House and one Dumpster be placed at the City Hall, the one at the City Hall is to be here until the Middle of May, seconded by Scudder, the roll was called and votes were as follows: West, Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler, Holmes and Campbell voted aye. Rodeberg moved that the City purchase five half barrels and flow- ers to be planted in same at the cost of $30.00 per barrell, seconded by West, the roll was called and votes were as follows: West, Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler, Holmes and Campbell voted aye. A recess was called and meeting reconvened. The roll was called and West, Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler, Holmes and Campbell were present, Mayor Brenner preciding over remainder of meeting. Reg. Meeting -age 3, 4-7-81 Campbell announced that the Pride and Progress Organization would meet at the City Hall Saturday before going to work at Scotts Green House. Holmes advised he need more time and someone to help him with securing bids on the City's insurance, -- he will report on this at the next meet- ing. A letter received from the Parkville Benefit Assessment Special Road District, dated March 23, 1981 was read, said letter requesting our posi- tion on the Northwood Road. They are having a meeting on the 18th of April and would like to have a response at that time. This matter was discussed and since the City would like to get results of the core drill- ing, and would need easements on the west side of the road, it would be necessary to receive this information before a definite answer could be given the Special Road District and they would be advised accordingly. A letter dated March 30, 1981, from Platte Counter Enterprise, Inc. was read. Don Witt is to get with Mr. Bessette's attorney to work out what he will need in order to operate his business at the old location at 2401 N.W. Vivian and the new address at 3300 N.W. Vivian Road. Don Witt advised he has made some progress on the "911". He confirmed that the City does not want to dispatch for any other community, and every- -" thing else seems to be in order. Dan Czamansky advised that he represented Platte County Communication and wanted to know if we had already decided on the company to install cable T-V in Riverside. He was advised that we had already voted kto accept American Cable TV. Dan Czamansky advised that the Carolina Renner property is divided into several tracts, and Mr. Czamansky suggested the City review the pur- chase of one or more. Betty Burch is to send out letters requesting bids on the City's money, since they are to be let on April 20. The bids received on the City Hall's lawn care were as follows: Northland Commercial Lawn Care $325.00 Green Lawn Parkville Sod 272.00 In the vicinity of $4500.00 West sugge~ted'rmti~atRodeberg, Burch and Wingo review the bids and award it to the one that would fulfill our needs the best. Scudder moved that the sand spreader be sand blasted for the sum of $225.00. (It is also to be painted and the $225.00 does not include the painting), seconded by West, the roll was called and votes were as follows: West, Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler, Holmes and Campbell voted aye. Reg. Meeting age 4, 4-7-81 Rodeberg moved that the resignation of Robert E. Long as Public Safety Reserve Officer be accepted, seconded by Scudder, the roll was called and votes were as follows: West, Scudder, Rodeberg, Peeler, Holmes and Campbell voted aye. There being no further business, upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at 12:31 a.m. April 8, 1981.