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j Minutes of Regular Meeting
Of Board of Aldermen of City of
Riverside, M.o.
October 21, 1975
A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of River-
~ side, Missouri, was held on October "ll, 1975, at 7:30 p.m. and upon a roll
call,•Aldermer. Best, Grogan, Scudder, Swetnam, Vulgamott and'West were
present, Mayor Czamanske calling said meeting to order.
The minutes of meeting of October 7, 1975, were read and approved
as read and corrected.
Raymond and Dorothy Housh, 7424 NW Mace Road, K. C., Mo. 64152
presented the Health Certii_icate approving their place of business by
Chester Edwards of the health Department They also informed the Board
that they would like to COL License ~aQric~~wunted to know the procedure.
The Board advised them to present their application at the next board
meeting to be approved or rejected by the Board since as the ordinance
now reads there is a limit of one license and the Union Hall expressed
its desire to have this type of license.
Robert Gieseke, 4204 N6d
application for business licen
business would be for the sale
would all be inside and he has
tion subject to the payment of
~- for full year.
I•Yattox Road, Riverside, Dissouri, presented
se for R&M Sales and Service. The type of
of eggs, livestock fled and equipment. ThiB
ample space. The board approved the applida-
fee of $15.00 for remainder of year - $60
Gerald [4ohletez, 615 Tenrry, Kansas City, Kansas, presented brrsamess
license application for Charges at 2401 West Platte Road (Red X). The
type of business would be clothing. The Board approved the applications
subject to the payment of fee of $15.00 for remainder of year - $60 for full
year.
Roland Balloun, 4601 N.W. Gateway Dr., Riverside, Mo., presented
application for sign permit at Park-A-Hite Motel. The Planning Commission
had approved it. The Board Approved the application subject to the payment
of the fee of $5.00.
Carl Turner, Route #1, Lawson, Missouri 64662, presented liquor
application and business license application forTurner Engineering Corp.
d/b/a Silver Fox at previously named Cross P.oads, 4543 N.W. Gateway. Liquor
would be by the drink and package liquor. The approval by the Health
Department presented. Tt:e Board approved the liquor and business license
application, subject t.o the payment of the f.ee of $337.50 for remainder of
business year for the liquor license and occupation license.
~`_ Terry Hannah, 4307 N.W. 52nd Street, Riverside, Missouri, presented
his application for garage at the ~~ame location. The plans were presented
to the Planning Commission and same wereeapproved by the Commission. The
Board approved the application, subject to the payment of fee of $25.00.
Russell Hughes T~r:~sented application nor t'rre building of a garage
at his residence, 4909 Northwood ?:oad, Riverside, ^4issouri, the Planning
Commission had approved sar•~e. The Board approved the application, subject
to the payment of fee of $25.00.
Reg. Meeting
October 21, Pge 2.
J. W. Hannah, P.O.Box 9069, Riverside, Missouri. requested permit
to build warehouse, said application was presented by his architect,
Grover Bryan, 3805 N. Oak Street, Kansas City, Mo.; This is for an Industrial
Warehouse. Scudder moved that the application be approved subject to the
receipt of the Health Permit, seconded by West, the roll was called and
votes were as follows: Best, Grogan, Scudder, Swetnam, Vulgamott and West
voted aye. The Board approved the Special Use Permit, subject to the
payment of the fee of $50.00. The question was asked whethet or not he
would need a permit for the installation of the culvert. The Board advised
if this is on City property, he would not need one, however if it is on
State property, this would be between he and the State.
Bill Hedgecock presented application for Paint and Body shop at
44 N.W. Gateway, Riverside, Missouri. This matter was discussed and also
the matter of tractor trailers being parked at his place of business.
Hedgecock advised that the tractor trailers are rental equipment and do
not stay on his property all the time, they go out on different jobs.
The Board suggested he paid them like his other rental equipment and he
he said he would license the trailers and also paint his rental sign on
them. The matter of different vehicles being parked around his business,
was discussed and he said he would try to straighten it out.
Vulgamott moved that the City approve the application for business license
to Bi11 Hedgecock for the paint and body shop in the name of Bill Hedgecock
~ N Service, Inc., subject to said business moving to the other building within
five months from this date and subject to Katz coming before the Board and
ciscuss what has happened to his business prior to this time, seconded by
Best, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Best, Grogan,
Scudder, Swetnam, Vulgamott and West voted aye.
Thomas Fotovich, representing Mike's Fireworks came to discuss the
matter of the trailers being parked at the place of business. He said the
house trailer has been for sale and has not sold it to date; and the other
trailer is far merchandise. The Board advised him that he could not
have the trailer there to store merchandise and it would have to be removed
and would give him until the third Tuesday in November in which to move
them from the premises.
A recess was called and meeting reconvened.
Mr. a.nd Mrs. Ooaens, hillside, Riverside, Missouri, were present
to see what the city would do regarding their hedge being cut by the
City inadvertently. This matter was discussed and the Board and Mr. and
Mrs. Owens were in agreement for the City Engineer to inspect the area
and see what could be worked out.
Robert Gieseke spoke to the Board about the roads in the bottoms
being very dusty and asked if the=City could do something about this
situation. Lot of the traffic was from the Model Air Plane Flyers, and
Mr. Jim Anser was present representing it. He said he would like to
cooperate in any way that he could. This matter was discussed. This
is~ regarding both Ilattox and VanDepopulier Roads. Scudder moved and
seconded by Lest that the City oil these streets 125 feet on each side
of each residence and business (a total of 250 feet for each resident
and business) for a sum not to exceed $750.00 and under the supervision
of Best, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Best, Grogan,
Scudder, Swetnam, Vulgamott and 47est voted aye.
Reg. Meeting
Oct. 21, 1975, Page 3.
William Curry, 4613 N.W. Belton, Riverside, Missouri, spoke to the
Board regarding the sewage problem in iris area. This matter was discussed
and the Board advised that the City wovrld contact the owner, Leslie Pierce
3600 N.W. Belfountaine and have him ,correct the situation immediately.
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One bid was received from Ellis Alexander for the improvement of
High Drive, in the vicinity of I-635 overpass. The bid was in the sum
of $10,970.61 and the alternative for the new inlet was $5,725.00.
This matter was discussed. A motion was made by Grogan, seconded by
Scudder that Ellis Alexander's bid be ac;cepted, this not to include the
alternate, for the sum of $10,960.61.
Best moved and seconded by Scudder that $4,000 of the Flood Disaster
Funds be drawn out in order to pay a portion of the improvement of High Drive
the roll was called and votes were as follows: Best, Grogan, Scudder,
Swetnam voted aye; Vulgamott nay and West obstained.
Don Witt advised that Riverside Town Houses have made a payment of
$271.00 on the amount they are behind in the sewer bill and advised
they would pay this amount ($271.00) eacl: month, together with their
montErly sewer bill until the amount is paid. The Board was in agreememt
that this would be in. order, ratYrer than have P'r. Witt to proceed with
the filing of the suit.~~~~.sf ~ A,e /l~- ~c'2~S .
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Don Witt advised that the Public Service Commission has set
November 7, 1975, for the hearing on the Complaint filed by the City
regarding the service of P~issouri Cities Water Company. The hearing
will be at the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri. Nlr. Plitt would like
to know approximately how many eitnesses will be present represeting the
City; he would also li.lce to know when the witnesses could be expected
to attent; the PSC will be here in the afternoon and evening. Commissioner
Jones will be the P,epresentative from the FSC hearing the matter. Don Witt
brought out a few items which might be brought up at the hearing.
With regard to the Jackie Green Sewer sitaation, Don Witt advised
that he just has not gotten around to filing the suit, anal will get on it.
Betty Birch is to check with Dcn Jack to see if Greystone apartments
are hooked into the public sewers.
Vulgamctt mover; that Bill 75.30 being bill providing for the
appropriation of money out of the general fund of the City of Riverside,
Missouri, for the payment of indebtedness as listed therein be placed on
its first reading, seconded by Scudder, the roll was called and votes were
as follows: Best, Grogan, Scudder, Swetnam, Vulgamott and West voted aye;
said bill was accordingly read.
Grogan moved tl~.at Bill 75.30 be placed on its second reading,
seconded by West, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Best,
Grogan, Scudder, Swetnam, Vulgamott and West. voted aye; said bill was
accordingly read.
West moved that Bill 7.30 be placed on its third reading and
upon passage cf same ber_ome Ordinance No. 75.30, seconded by Best, the
roll was called and votes were as follows: Best, Grogan, Scudder, Swetnam,
Vulgamott and West voted ~,ye said bill was accordingly read, approved
by Mayor CzamansY.e attached hereto and made a part hereof and became
Ordinance No. 75.30.
'Reg. Meeting
October 21, 1975, Page 4
Mayon Czamanske and Grogan brought the Board up to date regarding
the Committee reviewing applicats for the various positions in the City.
Mayor Czamanske recommended to the Board the appointment of Geary
Wingo as Fire Commander for the salary of $850.00 per month, commencing
November 1, 1975, and on a 6-monthprobation period.
Grogan moved, seconded by West the approval of the appointment of
Geary Wingo as Fire Commander at the salary of $850.00 per month, commencing
November 1, 1975, and on a 6-month probation per~,od, fhe roll was called
and votes were as follows: Best, Grogan, Scudder, Swetnam, Vulgamott and
West voted aye.
The Mayor recommended to the Board the appointment of James
Skalitzky and Frank Tt:urman as r~ublic safety officers - voluntary basis,
West moved, seconded by Scudder the approval~of the appointment
of James Skalitzky and Frank Thurman as public safety officers, the roll
was called and votes were as follows: Best, Grogan, Scudeer, Swetnam,
Vulgamott and West voted aye.
The Mayor recommended to the Board his appointment of Harold Biggs
as Commerce Enforcement Officer to commence work on November 1, 1975,
at a salary of $210.00 per month, plus 156 per mile while on duty for
the City.
West moved, seconded by Best that the anpoi.nira~nt of Harold Biggs
as Commerce Officer be accepted, the salary being $210.00 oer -r;~~;.r.:,., plus
15G der mile for documentary mileage, and with power to Cjat~e~isrrests;
the employment to commence November 1, 1975, the roll was called and votes
were as follows: Best, Grogan, Scudder, Swetnam, Vulgamott & West voted aye.
Mayor Czamanske recommended to the board the acceptance of Ruth
Collier's oral resignation as of October 21, 1975; his appointment of
Betty Birch as City Slerk as of October 21,1975; the salary being $500.00
per month on a 9~0-day trial basis; that Rubh Collier's name be deleated
from the Banking transactions and Betty Birch be placed thereon; that
Betty Birch be appointed Treasurer in lieu of Ruth Collier and that she
be Acting Collector until the election in April, 1976; that Ruth Collier's
name be deleted from the Bond and Betty Birch's name be placed thereon.
West moved that Bill 75-31 being bill accepting the oral resignation
of Ruth Collier as City Clerk, Treasurer and Collector as of October 21,
1975, and that Betty Birch be the City Clerk, Treasurer and Acting Collector
(Acting Collector until election in April 1976); that her name be placed
on the banking transactions; that her salary be $500 per month on a 90-day
trial basis; that Ruth Collier's name be deleated from the bond and Betty
Hirch's name be placed thereon all as of October 21, 1975, seconded by
Scudder, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Best, Grogan,
Scudder, Swetnam, Vulgamott and West voted aye; said bill was accordingly
read.
~ Swetnam moved that Bill 75-31 be placed on its second reading, seconded
by Vulgamott, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Best,Grogan,
Scudder, Swetnam, Vulgamott and West voted aye; said bill was accordingly
read.
Grogan moved that Bill 75-31 be placed on its third reading and upoYa
passage of same become Ordinance No. 75-31, seconded by West, the roll was
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October 21,1975 Page 5
called and votes were as follows: Best, Grogan, Scudder, Swetnam, Vulgamott
and [^Iest voted aye; said bill was accordingly read, approved by Mayor
Czamanske attached I:e.reto and made a part hereof and became Ordinance
No. 75-31.
West moved that a resolution be passed; concerning Bank-Transaction
as follows: Seconded by Grogan.
RESOLVED, That an account be established in the name of City Of
Riverside with Bank Of Riverside, Riverside, Missouri, tinder the
rules and regulations as prescribed by said Bank, wherein may be
deposited any of the funds of the City, whether repesented by Cash,
Checks, notes or other_ evidences of debt, and from which withdrawals
are hereby authorized in the name of the City Of Riverside, By:
Betty Burch Treasurer
And Countersigned by one of the
Following:
Daniel M. Czamanske Diayor
Endorsements for deposit may be by the written or stamped endorsement
of the City Of Riverside without designation of the party making the
endorsement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said Bank Of Riverside, Riverside,
Missouri, is hereby authorized to honor any and all withdrawals of
the City funds payable to the officer or agent signing or countersigning
the same and whether presented for Cash or for Credit to the personal
account of such officer or agent, and said Bank need maY,e no inquiry
concerning such items.
These resolutions and the authority and instructions given thereby
shall pass and insure to any successors or to the assigns of the
Banls Of Riverside, Riverside, Missouri.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand as Clerk of Said City,
Betty Burch
Clerk of City of Riverside, Missouri
The roll was called and votes where as follows; Best, Grogan, Scudder,
Swetnam, Vulgamott, and West voted aye. Said r.e-`{'';?.-~!tion was accordingly
passed.
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There being no further business, upon motion made, seconded and passed
meeting adjourned.