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Home My WebLink About2009-07-07Minutes of Regular Meeting of Board of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri July 7, 2009 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri, was held in the City Hall of Riverside, Missouri, on July 7, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Cape, Hurt, Thatcher, Bruns and Super. Alderman Fuller, Absent. Also present were David Blackburn, City Administrator, Mike Duffy, Director of Community Development, Jane Henry, Executive Administration Assistant, Louise Rusick, City Clerk, Chief Greg Mills, Public Safety, Meredith Hauck, Director of Community Relations, Deborah Polk, City Attorney's Office and Sohn McClelland, City Attorney. Motion for Alderman Bruns moved that the meeting go into closed session, pursuant to Closed Session RSMo 610.021(1) for discussion of Legal, RSMo (2) Real Estate and RSMo 610.021(3) at 6:00 p.m. Personnel Issues, seconded by Alderman Thatcher, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Hurt, Cope, Super, Thatcher and Bruns. Absent, Alderman Fuller. Motion carries. Motion for Alderman Thatcher moved that the meeting go into open session, seconded by Open Session Alderman Cope, the vote was: 7:00 p.m. Aye: Aldermen Hurt, Cope, Super, Thatcher and Bmns. Absent, Alderman Fuller. Motion caries. Roll Call All board members answered to roll call. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Rase started the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance with the audience joining in. BBQ Blast Off Meredith said there were 1,500 attendees with 24 BBQ teams, 30judges and 150 update fireworks safety workshop participants. There were 1,504,000 advertising impressions. These included event brochures, newspaper online and other. The media coverage was in the Sun Gazette, KMBC (TV and Web), Fox 4 KC Morning Live Remote, 6 interviews and Fox 4 KC-"Metro City Says Safety First When It ComesTo Fireworks." The 2009 Preliminary budget estimates was $60,916 and revenue of $5,340 with a total cost of $55,486. Branding Update There will be a firm presenting a draft contract at the July 21s` meeting and someone will be there to answer questions. The attorney's are reviewing the contract at this time. On May 27`", the committee met and on June 15`" four firms were brought in and they were interviewed. Tourism Grant Program The applications are due on July 31 s` and there are five applications to be reviewed by Update the Tourism Commission in August. Community Services The Community Services will be brought to the board as a group instead of individually Contracts Update on the anniversary date to streamline the process. Mins. 7/7/09 Engineering Services Mike said staff went through the process for request for qualifications with four firms for Update engineering services. Six were received, four were interviewed and two stood out, HDR Archer Corporation and Olsson Engineers. Both have extensive dealings with the Corps of Engineers and Railroads. Staff will give the board information on the two fum's statement of qualifications and if the board is interested, the two fnms will come and meet with the board. Development Project Mayor Rose said this is tabled at this time. Consultant Discussion Vivion Road West Matt with Shafer, Kline & Warren said the signal is operating at West Platte and Update Gateway. The storm sewers will be placed and conspan this Friday. The entrance has been completed to the fire station. Mike said a meeting was held with J.M. Fahe~ Construction and staff told them the project needed tc be completed on August 14 as in the bid package. They did indicate at one time they might have to work extra, add more days to get the job completed and cost a little more. Staff indicated they just want the project completed by August 14`s and they were told no more additional calendar days and no more money. Travis with Cook, Flatt & Strobel oversees the project and watching for problems. Highway 9 Update Weekly progress meetings continue with MoDot and July 22"a is the completion date. There is 3-5 days left of paving, fencing on the bridge over the railroad, coordinating the final part for power with KCP&L. Disposal of Used Tom Wooddell, Interim Public Works Director asked the board for advice on disposing Vehicles of unwanted vehicles, a '98 Dodge '/z ton p.u, 2000 GMC %: ton-2 wheel drive p.u., `96 F-550 and Public Safety has a F-350 pickup. Mayor Rose said she would like them offered to other communities. Alderman Super would like to know how many miles are on these vehicles, and when put into service. Tam will obtain the information and report back to the board. Purchase of three Alderman Bmns moved to approve the purchase of three F-550 pickups, seconded by F-550 pickup trucks, Alderman Hurt, the vote was: Approved Aye: Aldermen Cope, Bmns, Hurt and Thatcher. No: Alderman Super. Absent, Alderman Fuller. Motion carries. Bill No. 2009-85 Alderman Hurt moved to place Bill No. 2009-85 on its fast reading, said Bill Approving Payment of authorizing the payment of certain indebtedness listed therein, seconded by Indebtedness Alderman Bmns, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Thatcher, Cope, Bruns and Hurt. Absent: Alderman Fuller. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2009-85 Alderman Thatcher moved to place Bill No. 2009-85 on its second reading, and upon Approved passage of same become Ordinance No. 2009-85, seconded by Alderman Bruns, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Hurt, Bmns, Cope, Thatcher and Super. Absent: Alderman Fuller. Motion carries. Mins. 7/7/09 Bill No. 2009-86 Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2009-86 on its first reading, said Bill Granting and Easement Ratifying and Confirming the Granting by the Industrial Development Authority to KCP&L..... of the City of Riverside, Missouri, of an Easement to Kansas City Power & Light; and Authorizing Other Documents and Actions Related Thereto and a correction to the legal description, seconded by Alderman Thatcher, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Cope, Super, Thatcher, Bmns and Hurt. Absent: Alderman Fuller. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2009-86 Alderman Thatcher moved to place Bill No. 2009-86 on its second reading, and upon Approved passage of same become Ordinance No. 2009-86, seconded by Alderman Thatcher, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Bruns, Hurt, Cope and Thatcher. Absent: Alderman Fuller. Motion carves. Bill No. 2009-87 Alderman Bmns moved to place Bill No. 2009-87 on its fast reading, said Bill Approving the 1" Approving the First Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement with Briarcliff Amend. with Briarcliff Development Company in Connection with the West Platte Road Redevelopment Development...... Plan, and Approving Other Actions Relating Thereto, seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Cope, Super, Hurt, Thatcher and Bruns. Absent, Alderman Fuller. Motion carries. Comments Deborah said the lineaz trail is costing more than originally thought and the amount approved before was some over $lmillion. We had money budgeted for the middle Line Creek Trail construction for $250,000 and so Briazcliff was asked to help get that trail in place and apply the $250,000 on other areas as well and get it completed at a much lower cost. Mike said the Briarcliff water feature is to be done at [he end of July. Ordinance No. 2009-87 Alderman Hurt moved to place Bill No. 2009-87 on its second reading, and upon Approved passage of same become Ordinance No. 2009-87, seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Thatcher, Hurt, Bmns, Super and Cope. Absent: Alderman Fuller. Motion carves. Bill No. 2009-88 Alderman Thatcher moved to table Bill No. 2009-88 Assessing Final Cost of the Bill Assessing the Final Improvements for the Briarcliff Professional Plaza Neighborhood Improvement Cost of the Improvements District; Directing The Finance Officer To Compute And The City Clerk To Mail Notice for the Briazcliff Prof. Of Such Cost Assessed Against The Parcels Of Property Described In The Assessment Plaza NID, Roll; and Authorizing Any Further Actions Necessary In Connection Therewith, Tabled seconded by Alderman Bruns, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Thatcher, Cope, Bruns and Hurt. Absent, Alderman Fuller. Motion carries. Mins. 7/7/09 Bill No. 2009-89 Alderman Super moved to place Bill No. 2009-89 on its first reading, said Bill Determining The Determining The Advisability Of The Briarcliff Hills-East Of Valley Public Advisability Of The Improvement Project And Ordering The Establishment Of The Briarcliff Hills- Briarcliff Hills-E. Of East OF Valley Neighborhood Improvement District And The Prepazation Of Plans Valley Public Improve- And Specifications For The Project, seconded by Alderman Cope, the vote was: ments ............... Aye: Aldermen Cope, Super, Hurt, Thatcher and Bruns. Absent, Alderman Fuller. Motion carries. Comments Deborah Pollc said this bill being presented established the `NID' District and the total cost of the improvements are estimated at $520,000 and the `NID' portion that will be reimbursed is $318,430. Ordinance No. 2009-89 Alderman Thatcher moved to place Bill No. 2009-89 on its second reading, and upon Approved passage of same become Ordinance No. 2009-89, seconded by Alderman Bmns, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Thatcher, Hurt, Bruns, Super and Cope. Absent: Alderman Fuller. Motion carries. Bill No. 2009-90 Alderman Bmns moved to place Bill No. 2009-90 on its first reading, said Bill Employment of Michael Authorizing The City Of Riverside, Missouri, To Employ Michael P. Gauna As A Part- Gauna Time Seasonal Employee In The Public Works Department For The City Of Riverside, Missouri, seconded by Alderman Thatcher, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Bruns, Cope, Thatcher and Hurt. Absent, Alderman.Fuller. Motion carries. Ordinance No. 2009-90 Alderman Thatcher moved to place Bill No. 2009-90 on its second reading, and upon Approved passage of same become Ordinance No. 2009-90, seconded by Alderman Super, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Bruns, Cope, Thatcher, Super and Hurt. Absent: Alderman Fuller. Motion carries. Bill No. 2009-91 Alderman Bruns moved to place Bill No. 2009-91 on its first reading, said Bill Agreement For Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement For Archaeological Services With Archaelogical Services SCI Engineering, Inc. For Renner Brenner Pazk Improvements For A Total Cost Of With SCI Eng. $12,000.00, seconded by Alderman Thatcher, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Cope, Super, Thatcher, Bruns and Hurt. Absent, Alderman Fuller. Motion caries. Ordinance No. 2009-91 Alderman Thatcher moved to place Bill No. 2009-91 on its second reading, and upon Approved passage of same become Ordinance No. 2009-91, seconded by Alderman Hurt, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Bruns, Hurt, Cope and Thatcher. Absent: Alderman Fuller. Motion caries. Mayor's comments Mayor Rose said she is putting together the things that were discussed during the Washington D.C. kip. Mins. 7/7/09 The temporary stop light has been `welcomed' by a lot of people. The traffic counts were greater than thought. The letters on the wall at the Welcome Plaza look great. Board of Aldermen Alderman Super asked if we have an agreement for crops being grown on city land. comments The City Attorney said, "Yes." Alderman Super also asked the status on the Missouri American Water Issue, especially at T.E. Woods. Mike Duffy said the plans were signed last week by the water company for the next section of the water line extension going from SOs' Street north to Gateway. The contractor is getting together the final price for the work. Alderman Bruns complimented the staff on the BBQ Blast. He would like to know the amount the vendors contributed. Alderman Thatcher also complimented the staff on the BBQ Blast and the fireworks display and some of his neighbors thought it was very impressive. Recess Mayor Rose called a recess at 8:00 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Rose called the meeting to order and Alderman Thatcher moved to go into open And Motion For session at 8:18 p.m seconded by Alderman Cope, the vote was: Open Session Aye: Aldermen Bruns, Super, Hurt, Cope and Thatcher. Absent, Alderman Fuller. Motion carries. Motion for Alderman Hurt moved that the meeting go into closed session, pursuant to RSMo Closed Session 610.021(2) Real Estate and RSMo 610.021(3) Personnel Issues, seconded by Alderman at 8:18 p.m Thatcher, the vote was: Aye: Aldermen Thatcher, Cope, Bruns, Super and Hurt. Absent, Alderman Fuller. Motion carries. Motion for Alderman Thatcher moved that the meeting go into open session, seconded by Open Session Alderman Brns, the vote was: 9:00 p.m Aye: Aldermen Cope, Thatcher, Bruns, Hurt and Super. Absent, Alderman Fuller. Motion carries. Adjournment Alderman Hurt moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Super, the vote at 9:00 was: Aye: Aldermen Super, Hurt, Bruns, Thatcher, a Cope. Abse erman Fuller. Motion caries. ity erk Mins. 7/7/09