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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-10-06f 1 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI OCTOBER 6, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri was held in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri on October 6, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. Those in attcndance wcre: Mayor Ed Rule, Aldermen Ron Super, Brenda Teters, Pamela Darata, Betty Burch, Ray Beard and George Flaws. Also in attendance were Ann Daniels, City Administrator, Steve Crystal, City Attorney and Irene Paulhe, Secretary to the Board. Minutes of 9-15-98 Alderman Beard moved to approve the Minutes of Approved. September 15, 1998 seconded by Alderman Tetcrs, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Teters, Darata, Burch, Beard and Flaws. Motion Carried. Mr. & Mrs. Willis Mr. and Mrs. Willis Tapscott, 4851 NW High Drive Tapscott, 4851 NW High and their daughter were present to inquire about Drive. the improvement of High Drive. Mr. Tapscott asked iP High Drive would be made passible before winter (the portion where the dirt is being removed). Mayor Rule said that the weather has lots to do with the working conditions and provided the weather cooperates. the road should be in fair condition before winter. Public Safety Ann Daniels reported for Public Safety Department in the absence of Chief Bayless. Shc said they had reccived complimentary letters for their assistance during Riverfcst and assisting a high school student at Park Hill. Smoke Alarms. Ann Daniels reported that the Public Safety Department wanted to remind everyone October is the month to change the battery in the Smoke Alarm. Municipal Court Report Mayor Rule reported receipt of the Municipal Court for Month of Sept. Report for the Month of September, 1998. City Administrator's Ann Daniels, City Administrator, reccived a letter Report. from the High School announcing that Red Ribbon Week is October 25 to 29, 1998. and requested that everyone wear red ribbons in support of Drug Free environment. Water Rate Case. Ann Daniels reported that she had just gotten a letter from Jeremiah Finnegan regarding the r Missouri-American Water Company Class Cost of Service and Rate Design Casc which explained the situation and the total bill. to date. is $2231.31 which would be split among all the cities participating and Public Water Supply District #6. Alderman Burch moved that the sum of $2231.31 be placed on the disbursement ordinance, payable to Finnegan. Conrad & Peterson, L.C., seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Flaws. Burch, Darata. Super, Teters and Beard. Motion carried. Grace Kemerling, City Clerk Ann Daniels said that Grace Kemerling. City Clerk Retiring. plans to retire on October 16. 1998. Ann Daniels would like to recommend that Louise Rusick be appointed at the City Clerk. Pawnee and 45th Court. The drainage on Pawnee and 45th Court was discussed and Alderman Super suggested that the drainage pipes be cleaned and he would also like to meet with Dick Winner, City Engineer to look over the situation to see if this situation could be corrected in a different way from the letter received from the engineer. Bill No. 98-82 Alderman Teters moved to place Bill No. 98-82 on Payment for indebtedness. its first reading. said Bill provides for the appropriation of money out of the General Fund for the payment of certain indebtedness as listed therein, the total sum being corrected to $407,815.53. seconded by Alderman Beard. the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Beard, Burch. Darata, Super, Flaws and Teters. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 98-82 Alderman Flaws moved to place Bill No. 98-82 on Approved. its second reading. and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 98-82. seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Beard. Burch. Darata, Super, Flaws and Teters. Motion carried. Bill No. 98-83 Alderman Burch moved that Bill No. 98-83 be placed Appointment of Louise Rusick on its first reading, said Bill ratifies the t Minutes of Reg. Meeting, Oct. 6, 1998. pagc, 3 as City Clerk. appointment of Louise Rusick as City Clerk for the City of Riverside. seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Darata, Teter s, Super, Beard, Burch and Flaws. Motion carried. Ord. 98-83 Approved Alderman Beard moved that Bill No. 98-84 be placed on second Reading and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 98-84, seconded by Alderman Flaws. The vote was: Aye: Aldermen Flaws, Tetcrs, Beard, Burch, Darata and Super The motion carried. Alderman Burch. Alderman Burch asked if thcy could not get a break down on the Young Park as they received on the Community Building. Alderman Burch reminded the Board of the Public Hearing the Planning Commission is having on October 8, 1998 on Planned Use District. Alderman Burch said she is working on the Bcll Tower for the Young Park and would like to have a design so they could have an estimated cost of the project. Architects Bucher, Willis and Ratliff will do the design on the bell tower at no extra cost. Alderman Burch said that Biil Bright is also working on this project. Alderman Burch said that Mr. Young would like to see two tennis courts built in the park. Alderman Flaws. Alderman Flaws inquired whether the dumpsters could be here another week end because of the rainy weather during the last week end. Clean-up week end Alderman Flaws moved that the City designate Oct.23,24,25,'98. October 23, 24 and 25th as clean-up week end, seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Teters, Burch, Darata, Super, Flaws and Beard. t I Minutes of Reg. Meeting, Oct. 6, 1998. page, 4 Motion carried. Alderman Flaws. Alderman Flaws reported that there are still some ]ow spots on Riverside Street and it is hopeful this will be corrected when the street is complete. Alderman Teters. Alderman Teters is excused this portion of the meeting (8:30 p.m.) Recess, Meeting recon- A recess was called and the meeting reconvened. vened. Those present were Mayor Rule, Aldermen Super, Darata. Burch, Beard and Flaws. Alderman Teters absent this portion of meeting. Also present were Ann Daniels, City Administrator, Steve Crystal, City Attorney and Irene Paulhe, Secretary to the Board. Into Closed Session. Aldcrman Super moved that the meeting go into closed session pursuant to RSMO 610.021(1) for discussion of legal issues and 610.021(2) for discussion of real estate issues, seconded by Alderman Darata, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Darata, Burch, Beard and Flaws. Absent: Alderman Teters. Motion carried. Into Regular Session. Alderman Darata moved that the meeting go into regular session, seconded by Aldcrman Super, the volt was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Darata, Burch, Beard and Flaws. Absent: Alderman Teters. Motion carried. Adjournment. Alderman Beard moved that the meeting adjourn, seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was: Ay c: Aldermen Super, Darata, Burch, Beard and Flaws. Absent: Alderman Teters. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. r I Minutes of Reg. Meeting. Oct. 6. 1998. page. 5 Irene Paulhe. Secretary to the Board.