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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
OCTOBER 27, 1998
A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside,
Missouri was held in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri on October 27, 1998, at
7:00 p.m.
Those present were Mayor Ed Rule, Aldermen Super, Tcters, Darata, Burch,
Beard and Flaws.
Also present were Dick Winner, City Engineer; David Kornelis, City
Attorney; Frank Weat herford, Engineer with TranSystems Corporation for the High
Drive improvement project; Dennis Varblc, representative of Hoefer Wysocki,
Architects for new City Building; Bill Persons, President of Rose-Lan; John
Larkin, Sub Contrac tor for Rose-Lan and Irene Paulhe, Secretary to the Board.
The purposes of the Special meeting are to discuss the Agreement with the
Architects for the n ew city hall building and discuss with Rose-Lan people the
improvement on High Drive.
Dennis Varblc Mr. Varble said that Insert 5.2.4 is being negotiated and
Hoefer-Wysocki it was thought that one (1%) pcrcent could possibly be
the figure which would pay for changes which may be
required because of possible omissions, ambiguities or
inconsistencies in the plans and specifications. This is
to be negotiated.
Mayor Rule Mayor Rule thought the six (6) to seven (7) pcrcent for
the project would cover this. However, Mr. Varble said
that the additional one (1) percent would be necessary.
David Kornelis David Kornelis said article 9.15 was not satisfactory to
the City since the one million dollars covered all
liabilities for HWA for one year and the City has no way
of knowing how much coverage remains, and a certain
amount of liability insurance to cover this project
only. This is to be negotiated and Mr. Varble will
contact the insurance people.
David Kornelis David Kornelis said that article 11.2.1 has no figures and
these will have to be provided. The six (6) or seven (7)
percent for the services.
Summary It appeared this meeting may have a little premature
because David Kornelis and Dennis Varble said they are
still negotiating and negotiations should be completed by
November 3. 1998.
Frank Weatherford Frank Weatherford. Engineer for High Drive project said
according to the agreement and plans the first phase of
the work should be completed by November 13, 1998. Mr.
Weatherford also brought out that the agreement has a
clause in it whereby if the construction company has a
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problem which will cause his work to be delayed. he
is to write a letter to the Engineer stating the reason
for the dclay and this will be taken into consideration
with regard to the completion date. However. to date he
(the Engineer) has never received a letter.
Bill Persons Bill Persons thought that so far he is not behind in his
work schedule on High Drive and is on schedule. He
said the wcather has caused delay. the utilities have also
caused delay and at the present time they are waiting
for the water company to lower its line at the first
phase.
John Larkin John Larkin reiterated the fact that the utilities have
caused much delay in the improvement construction on
High Drivc and at the present they are waiting for the
water company to lower its line at I-635 underpass.
Mayor & Board. The Mayor and Board of Aldermcn brought out that at
their interview with Rose-Lan. they promised that the
road would never be closed and that they would have
at least 15 men working at all times and further that Mr.
Persons would be on the job every day.
The reason the road was closed at the first phase (635)
underpass. is the engineer thought it was too dangerous
for vehicles to travel on the road and recommended it
be closed. i.e. for two weeks. However, the wcather
caused a delay (8 weeks or more).
Mayor Rule asked Mr. Persons to keep the road open tc
the residents and complete this phase as soon as
possible. Mayor also asked that Mr. Hedgecock's trees
be replaced immediately and Mr. Persons agreed.
Alderman Super observed the situation and it appeared
that lack of communications between all involved has
caused the largest amount of delays. He suggested that
whenever Mr. Persons has a problem he let the City
know. as well as the engineers and felt that any problem
could be worked out more quickly by involving the City
and engineers than previously.
Alderman Darata suggested thatthc residents be shown
more respect.
Alderman -Burch said she has faith that phase I will be
completed by November 13 and the other things brought
up will be corrected.
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Alderman Beard also felt it was lack of communications.
Harold Wall Harold Wally resident said that when he received a notice
that the High Drive would be completely closed for two
weeks. that this was not too bad. but now that it is
closed for eight weeks. he felt something should be done
to get it open quickly.
Betty Johnson and Betty Johnson and Karen Gordy brought up the height
Karen Gordy. of the wail in front of their houses and talked with Mr.
Weatherford regarding this matter.
Bill Persons Bill Persons admitted it was his Pault for the problems
brought up tonight and he will try to correct the
situations.
Summary. The construction on High Drive should be completed as
soon as possible and phase I should be completed by
November 13. provided the weather permits. The
Construction people are to treat the residents with more
respect. High Drive should be kept open at all times to
the resident. If the Construction people find that there
will be a delay through no fault of theirs. they are to
inform the City as well as the engineers.
Adjournment. Alderman Super moved that the meeting adjourn.
seconded by Alderman Teter s. the vote was:
Aye: Aldermen Super. Tetcrs. Darata. Burch. Beard and
Flaws.
Motion carried and,-'the ecting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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