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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04-04MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI APRIL 4, 1995 A regular meeting of the Hoard of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri was held in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri on April 4, 1995 at 7:3@ p.rn. Those present were Aldermen Wedua, Teters, Marshall, Rule and Owen and Aust absent. Mayor Hurch called said meeting to order. It was decided to dispense with •the r^eading of the Min~.ites of March 21, 1995 far the present time. Tammy Munhal land, 4135 N. Kansas Rve. , K. C. , MO 64117 presented business license far an arcade at the Wash Tub Laundromat, 29@4 NW Vivion Road. She said there are seven arcade coin operated machines. They are opened frr,,m 8:@@ a. m. to 8:@@ p. m. unless someone is there using the washers and definitely the doors close at 9:@@ p. m. The bti.rsir•~ess license far the arcade was approved, sub,7ect to the payrner~t of the fee. James Duke, 555 NE Newport, Lee's Summit, r^e presenting DiCaria Construction Company presented building plans far the four level parking garage and the terminal facility fc~r• Argosy Gaming. Alderman Marshall moved to approve the plans far the parking garage and terminal building, sub,7ect to the Berard of Zoning Adjustment approving the height of the parking garage and the terminal building and also approval by the City Engineer, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was Rlderrner~ Wedua, Dwen, Teters and Marshall, yes; Alderman R~.ile abstained because of conflict of inter^est and Alderman Aust, absent. Mayor Burch said Larry Reece received a letter from Kaw Valley Engineering suggesting that the Warne of the a~.~ter road (Tullison Lane) be named Argosy Parkway. This was discussed and tabled far the present time. Mayor Hurch said that City Rttarney Don Witt is drawing up an agreement regarding the fill dirt which Argosy wants to give to the City near the Park area. Mark Johnson, 5@@7 NW Merrimac, spoke to the Mayor and Board concerning his yard on NW Merrimac. He said about twa weeks someone carne and gr^aded his yard, but they left large boulders and did not smooth out his yard, They shot seed and straw on his yard and left it. There are several yards on this street in the same condition and several of the residents have complained regarding the grading this condition. This will be checked inter. t Page 2, Min of r-eg. Meet, 4-4-95 John Hannis, 931 NW Valley, was pr^esent r^egarding his sewer which had backed up into hi.s baserner~t and which had tc, be corrected. Mayor Burch spoke to the Paard ar~d explai.r~ed haw this project was corrected. She also said that it was reported that H & H had hooked up a sewer into an old •~ight line system and this had to be corrected. Mayer Hurch wanted permission to place the bills on the above in line for payment. Mayor Hurch reported that Joe Urarn had talked to City Attorney Don Witt after the Ground Breaking Ceremony at Argosy and said that Argosy would be the general contractor to build the gulf course. It was brought out that bids wo~.ilc1 have to be taken with regard to building the Gulf Course. However, it was felt that Argosy would like to volunteer tra oversee the pra~ect at no cost to the City. This will be checked into. A recess was called. called and Aldermen Wedua, were present, Aust, absent. remainder of the meeting. i, Meeting reconvened. The roll was Teters, Marshall, Rule and Owen Mayor Hurch presided over the Alderman Marshall moved to place Hill No. 95-17 an its first reading, seconded by Alderrnar~ Rule, this Hill proviries for the taking of bids on 'b 1, 000, tDQ~41. tD0 and authorizing the creation of an additional City Depositor for the highest anti best bids; the vote was Alderman Aust, absent; Alderrnar~ Owen, aye; Alderman Rule, aye; Alderman Marshall, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Wedua, aye. Alderman Wedua moved to place Hill No, 95-17 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was Alderman Aust, absent; Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Rule, aye; Alderman marshall, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Wedua, aye. Upon the Hill having been made for public inspection prior to consideration of the Hoard of Aldermen, Bi 11 No. 95-17 was passed. Alderman Rule moved that the City approve the overtime for the Public Safety Department for the Month of Marr_h, 1995, as presented by Chief Bayless, the vote was Aldermen Wedua, Teters, Marshall, Rule and Owen, yes; Alderman Aust absent. The Investment Policy for the City of Riverside, Missouri was discussed. It was brought out that there are some changes to be made, one is that the money should nc~t be invested at one place for mare than a year. Alderman Marshall moved that the City approve •the Statement of Investment Policy for the City r.,f River^si.de a~> Y I page 3, Min of reg. Meet., 4-4-95 amended, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was Alderrner~ Teters, Wedua, Marshall and Owen, yes; Rule, no; and Aust absent. Mayor Burch reported on pete Tezan's complaint regarding storm water running on his property, 511 Cheral<ee, Indiar~ Hills. She said that City Engineer Ken Vaughn went up to the area and Ken Vaughn said it was the developer's problem. Ken Vaughn said that you can direct the water to go into the street or can put in a catch basin. The cast of the catch basin would be approximately ~5@,2@@. This matter was discussed and it was brought out that there is a problem of eliminating the water an Cherokee and wants the City Engineer to verify that his suggestion for the correctir_,n of the water flow with a catch basin will also handle the problem on Cherokee. The fallowing bids were received or. installing a roof over the bay area: Affordable Roofing - 12 year guarantee X9,947 Engetram & Son - 15 year guarantee X14,83@ Sun Life Roof Systems - 1@ yr. guarantee X9,833.2@ It was decided to table the bids. The fallowing bids were received an sweeping the City Streets: Daman Purcell Construction Ca. 2@ hrs. X18@@.@@ Delta Sweeping X15@@.@@ Alderman Rule moved that the Gity accept the bid of Delta Sweeping for X15@@.@@, seconded by Alderman Marshall, the vote was Alderman Owen, Wedua, Rule, Teters and Marshall, yes; Aust, absent. The fallowing bids were received on a storage building far the City to be built an the property at 42@@ Riverside Street: Marton Building 44 x 1@@ feet with 4 foot brick veneer an the front X85,532. Stuckland Butler Building 4@ x 1@@ feet with 4 fact brick veneer an the front X144,@@@. Alderman Teters moved that the bid from Mortar Building be accepted at $85,532, subject to getting a cast far the 4 Page 4, Min of reg Meet., 4-4-9v brick veneer to the roof, seconded by Alderman Wedua, the vote was Alderman Wedua, Teters, Marshall, Rule and Owen, yes; Alderman Aust, absent. Mayor Burch recommended the appointment of Wayne Snyder to the Park Berard. Alderman Rule moved to appoint Wayne Snyder tv the Park Board, seconded by Marshall, the vote was Aldermen Wedua, Teters, Marshall, Rule and Owen, yes; Alderman Aust, absent. Mayor Burch would like to recommend that Dick Grogan 6e appointed to the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Alderman Rule moved that Dick Grogan be appointed to the Board of Zoning Adjustment, seconded by Alderman Wedua, the vote was Aldermen Owen, Rule, Marshall, Teters and Wedua, yes; Alderman Aust, absent. Mayor Burch would like to recommend that George Flaws, Cliff Wathen and Phyllis Reese be reappointed to the Planning Carnmi ss i on. Alderman Rule moved that George Flaws, Cliff Wathen and Phillis Reese be reappointed to the Planning Commission, seconded by Wedua, the vote was Aldermen Wedua, Teters, Marshall, Rule and Owen, yes; Alderman Aust, absent. A letter from City Attorney Dan Witt was received regarding the Parkville Special District suit. A letter from Zep Manufacturing Company was read, this was in regard to charges made far answering false alarms. Mayor Burch explained to the City about Grace Abraham°s survey. Mayor Burch said that Mrs. Abraham was very cooperative in letting the City use her property in the installation of sewers and all that she requested was to put the property like it was and to be sure that the survey property earners stones were in place. It appeared that somewhere the property earners were replaced and it was felt that they were not replaced in the same place.. The property was surveyed by one party and the property earners on the back part of the property were replaced by them. There appears to be a controversy over the back property corners and the only way to find out if they are correct is to have the property surveyed and she recommends this be done. Alderman Rule moved that the City have Grace Abraharn~s property surveyed as was agreed during the installation of the sewers, seconded by Alderman Marshall, the vote was p I Page 5, Min of reg Meet., 4-4-95 Aldermen Owen, Wedua, Rule, Teters, and Marshall, yes; Alderman Aust absent. Mayor Burch said that the Riverside Area Chamber of Commerce would like far the City to sponsor its luncheon in July, but she said she would like to do it in September so the City will be able to show the final downtown plan. Alderman Marshall moved that the City sponsor the Riverside Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon in September, 1995, seconded by Alderman Rule, the vote was Alderrner~ Owen, Rule, Teters, Wedua and Marshall, yes; Alderman Aust, absent. A letter from Safe Haven was read wherein they wer^e very appreciative of the support given them by the City of Riverside. Mayor Burch said that she has read and studied the bulletin given her on roads. She feels that Northwood Roarf should be a secondary arterial street to No: 9 Highway and that the right of way width should be 8@ feet rather than 6@ feet. The paved width should be either 4@-48 feet (four lane) or 36-38 feet (two with passing lane). It was the ~ consensus of the Berard the Mayor is to write Michael Purcell relaying this information to hirn. Alderman Rule moved that the meeting go into Closed Session under Missouri Statute 61@.@21 (1) hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees when personal information is to be discussed or recorded, seconded by Alderman Marshall, the vote was Aldermen Wedua, Teter^s, Marshall, Rule and Owen, yes; Alderman Rust, absent. Alderman Rule moved that the Hoard go out of closed session and into regular session, seconded by Alderman Marshall, the vote was Aldermen Dwer~, Wedua, Teters, Rule ar~d Marshall, yes; Alderman Aust, absent. Chief Bab Bayless said that he has received a letter from Jay Monteer wherein he is resigning as Public Safety Reserve Officer as of April 3, 1995. Chief Hab Hayless said he has r^eceived a letter from Chris Williams wherein he is resigning as Public Safety Reserve Officer as of April 15, 1995. Alderman Rule moved to place Bill No. 95-18 can its first reading, seconded by Alderman Marshall, said Bill accepts the resignation of Public Safety Reserve Officers Jay Monteer and Chris Williams, April 3, 1995 and April 15, 1995, respectively. The vote was Alderman Rule, aye; Alderman Wedua, aye; Alderman Marshall, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; 4 I page 6, Min of Reg Meet., 4-4-95 Alderman Owen, aye; and Alderrnan Rust, absent. Alderman Rule moved to place Bi11 Nc~. 95-18 or. its second reading, seconded by Alderman Mar^shali the vr.~te was: Alderman Rule, aye; Alderman Wedua, aye; Alderrnan marshall, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; and Alderman Aust, absent. Upon the Bili having been made for public inspection prior to consideration of the Board of Alder•rnen, Bill No. 95-18 was passed. Chief Bayless said that Officers Steve Lloyd and Prian Schafar, at the request of the Parkhill Schaal Distrir_t, have talked to the classes on Transition Living (development of living skills>. Messrs. Lloyd and Schafar were in their uniforms and said that ali the children were very excited and en~ayed it very much. Alderman Rule said that he has enjoyed very much the six years he has been on the Board and that it has been a pleasure and if there is anything that he can help with, he will be glad to do it. It was announced that there will be a meeting next week, Apri 1 12, 1995, at 7:30 p. m. Mayor Burch said she will meet with the City Engineers regarding improvement of Hillside and South Roads. There being no further business to came before the Board, upon motion duly made, seconded and /pa~ssed, meeting adjourned at 1@:55 p. m. 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