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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-03-12- March 12, 1953 i1 special meeting of the city council was called to order by Mayor Filger on March 12, 1953. Aldermen present: Young, Clark, Beach, Brenner, Renner, and Scrivner. Visitors: Mrs. John Brenner and Mrs. Arthur Davis. Minutes were read and approved. Treasurer's report and collector's report were read and approved. New Business: Mrs. Clark presented letters to Ford Motor Co., Burlington R.R., and General Motors, suggesting possible ways we might be able to develop our industrial area of Riverside. Motion made by Clark that letters be sent to these companies in- viting their inspection of the area. Sec. by Scrivner. All council members voted yes. Motion carried. Mr. Young is to contact Mrs. Crabtree about an open well which is supposedly on her property. Discussion about a survey to determine city limits boundary line between River- side and Parkville, and about the release to Parkville of annexed area. Mayor Filger is to talk with Mayor 'Nhipple on these matters to see if they would be willing to pay part of the survey expenses. Executed acceptances of the franchise ordinances were received from the ga.s Service Co. and Power and Light Company on the 26th day of February, 1953. Mr. Young made a report on the Missouri River Flood Protection Association meeting held in St. Joseph. Mra. John Brenner gave a report on the progress of the Poat Office for Riverside. Mr. Young made a report on Green's trailer court, and reported complaints of stray dogs in the area. The city clerk was ordered to send a statement of election expenses of the special election held on January 27, 1953, to the Power and Light Company. Discussion about road repair in Northwood. Richard Brenner is to be contacted, and if he doesn't follow through with hie promise, the council will continue the discussion at the next regular meeting. ORDINANCES: "Pro-rating occupation license fees by the month for new businesses effective this date, March 12, 1953. No license issued by the City of Riverside is to be tran~- ferable." Young moved to plane Bill No. 88 on first reading. Sec. by Renner. All council members voted 'YES'. Motion carried. b?r. Young moved that rules be suspended and that bill ~8S be placed on its second reading. Sec. by Beach. All aldermen voted 'YES'. Motion carried. P,2re. Clark moved that rules be suspended and that Bill X88 be placed on third reading and that same be passed and become ordinance #88. All aldermen voted 'YES' Motion carried. Bill X89-"Mrs. Frances DeBow, City Clerk, is to receive $50 per month for the next six months, beginning January 1, 1953." Brenner moved that Bill #~89 be placed on first reading. Sec. by Clark. All aldermen voted YES. Motion carried. Dirs. Clark moved that rules be suspended and that bill #89 be placed on its second reading. Sec. by Beach. Alb aldermen voted YES. Motion carried. Mr. Yo~ moved that soles be suspended and that Bill X89 be placed on third reading and that same be passed and become ordinance j~89. All voted yes. Carried. -2- March 12, 1953 which is to be held on April 7~ 1953. Iaiotion by Young that Bill }}90 be placed on first reading. Sec. by Clark. All aldermen voted Yea. Motion carried. Motion by Renner that rules be suspended and that Bill ~90 be ple.ced on its second reading. All aldermen voted yea. 1~otion carried. Sec. by Beach. ~90 Motion by Clark that rules be suspended and that Bill ~89-be placed on third reading and that same be passed and become ordinance X90. Sec. by Brenner. All aldermen voted yea. Motion carried. Bill No. X90- Authorizing the city clerk to publish notices of the next election Bill No. X91--"Providing for changing of numbers of some of the ordinances in order that said ordinances appear in chronological order." Motion by Young that Bill ~'91 be placed on first reading. Sec. by Brenner. All aldermen voted yes. Motion carried. Motion by Brenner that rules be suspended and that Bill No. 91 be placed on its second reading. All aldermen voted Yea. Motion carried. Sew, C~grk Motion by Blark that rules be suspended and that Bill ~1 be placed on third readiz.g and that same be passed and become ordinance X91. Sec. by Young. All aldermen voted yes. Motion carried. The members of the council expressed their appreciation to Roy Renner for the table which he made to be used in the city hall. City Clerk MAYOR a