HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-07MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
• BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE
FEBRUARY 7, 1978
A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside,
Missouri was held in the city hall in Riverside, Missouri, on February 7,
1978, at 7:30 p.m. Upon a roll call, aldermen Rodeberg, Brenner, Best,
Scudder, Swetnam were present, West Absent, and Mayor Young calling
said meeting to order.
Minutes of January 17, 1978, were read and approved as corrected.
Robert L. Clevenger, 5917 47th Way, N.W. Parkville, MO 64151,
presented application for Sales and Service of Industrial Machines and
Equipment at 2848 N.W. Vivian Road (Dr.Jones Building). Said application
was approved subject to the payment of the fee.
Mike Chambers presented application for Wizard's Snack Shop,
2711 Vivian Road, he said he wanted to have short orders only, some
Pen Ball Machines and a Pool Table. He is to set out just what his
business will be, hours, etc. and present it to the Board at a later
date.
Leonard L. Leftridge, 14612 Tomasha, Independency, MO. presented
application for Red X Grocery. Said application was approved subject
to the payment of the fee.
Jerry R. Custead, District Manager for K.C.P&L Co. was present
to talk to the Board regarding the street lights and also the contract
with the Light Company, which has expired as of July 1, 1977. The Board
advised Mr. Custead that they would look over the Contract and then
will let the attorney check same. With regard to the street lights,
Mr. Custead is to furnish a diagram showing the location of the lights
in the city and then the Board can study this matter and also can see
where it may be necessary to install other lights or to move any lights.
He said that they would like to replace the incadescent lights with
mercury vapor lamps since the mercury vapor gave off much more light
and the cost was very little difference (Incadescent $71.40 vs. Mercury
Vapor - $70.32), cost per light per year.
The committee which consisted of Rodeberg, Swetnam and Best, for
inspection of the vehicle repair business and used car lots presented
its report to Mayor Young. Most of the businesses had cleaned up their
places some and it was noted that Bessette's on Vivian Road was in bad
order. Gary Hohimer is to talk to these people about this problem.
All the business of this nature are to be sent a letter advising that
another inspection will be made in the spring Rodeberg and Committee were com-
mended on the excellent work and report made by them.
A discussion was had with regard to the trailers parked in non-
~~onforming areas. A committee of Rodeberg, Scudder and Swetnam are to
study the ordinance and make suggestions for improvement in same.
Page 2, Reg. Meeting
Feb. 7, 1978
A discussion was had with regard to increasing the Police Judge's
salary.
Best moved that Bill No. 78-4 bei ng bill providing for the Police
Judge's salary to be increased to $350.00 per month, beginning May 1,
1978, seconded by Scudder, the roll was called and votes were as follows:
Rodeberg, Brenner, Best, Scudder, Swetnam voted aye; West absent, said
bill was accordingly read.
Best moved that Bill No.78-4 be placed on its second reading, seconded by
Scudder, the roll was called and votes were^as follows: Rodeberg, Brenner,
Best, Scudder and Swetnam voted aye; West absent; said bill was accordingly
read.
Best moved that Bill No. 78-4 be placed on its third reading and upon
passage of same become Ord. No. 78-4, seconded by Scudder, the roll was called
and votes were as follows: Rodeberg, Brenner, Best, Scudder and Swetnam voted
aye; West absent; said bill was accordingly read, attached hereto and made a
part hereof, approved by Mayor Young and became Ordinance No. 78-4.
Best moved that Bill No. 78-5 being bill providing for the increase of
court costs by $1.00, becoming effective May 1, 1978, be placed on its first
reading, seconded by Scudder, the roll was called and votes were as follows:
Rodeberg, Brenner, Best, Scudder and Swetnam voted aye; West absent; said
bill was accordingly read.
Best moved that Bill No. 78-5 be placed on its second reading, seconded by
Scudder, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Rodeberg, Brenner,
Best and Scudder and Swetnam voted aye; West Abhent; said bill was accordingly
read.
Best moved that Bill No. 78-5 be'.placed on its third reading and upon
passage of same become Ord. No. 78-5, seconded by Scudder, the roll was called
and votes were as follows: Rodeberg, Brenner, Best, Scudder, and Swetnam voted
aye; West absent; said bill was accordingly read, attached hereto and mgde
a part hereof and approved by Mayor Young and became Ord. No. 78-5.
Rodeberg, moved that Bill No. 78-6 being bill providing for the abolishmen~
of the office of Collector be placed on its first reading, seconded by Brenner,
the roll was called and votes were as follows: Rodeberg, Brenner, Best, Scudder
and Swetnam voted aye; West absent, said bill was accordingly read.
Best moved that Bill No. 78-6 be placed on its second reading, seconded
by Swetnam, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Rodeberg, Brenner,
Best,Scudder and Swetnam voted aye; West Absent; said bill was accordingly read
Brenner moved that Bill No. 78-6 be placed on its third reading and upon
assage of same become Ord. No. 78-6, seconded by Scudder, the roll was called
and votes were as follows: Rodeberg, Brenner, Best, Scudder and Swetnam voted
aye; West absent; said bill was acm rdingly read, attached hereto and made a
part hereof, approved by Mayor Young and became Ord. No. 78-6.
Page 3, Reg. Minutes
Feb. 7, 1978
It was announced that there would be a meeting with MARL, February 24,
10:00 a.m. with regard to Fairfax Airport requesting a grant of $100,000
for an instrument landing system, which could channel flights more accurately.
Mayor Young announced that the City should be represented at this meeting.
It was announced that the Misso uri Cities Water Company was goingt~o
have a hearing for approval to increase its rates, before the Missouri
public Service Commission on April 24, 1978. This matter was discussed
with regard to how the City should handle this matter. Gary Hohimer is to
contact Don Witt to get his ideas. Rodeberg is to contact Mayer Latta of
Parkville to get an idea as to what they plan to do. It was thought that
perhaps all the Cities in Platte County should work together on this.
A letter was received from Clay-Platte Association for Retarded
Children, requesting permission to go door to door selling honey, starting
March 15, for approximately one month. The Board had no objection.
There being no further business, upon motion by Scudder, seconded
by Brenner, meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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