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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-134 . MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI JUNE 13, 1995 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri was held in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri on June 13, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. Those present were Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Auat, Beard and Owen; Alderman Marshall was absent. Mayor Betty Burch called said meeting to order. It was decided to dispense with the reading of the minutes of June 6, 1995, for the present time. Mayor Burch announced that this is a hearing for amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding grading permits in newly annexed areas from the present 180 days to two years. All the necessary advertising for the public hearing was made. those present for the hearing were: Steve Warger, 4435 Indian Lane Phyllis Reese, 4551 NW High Drive Betty Johnson, 5112 NW High Drive Ron Carlson, 1826 NW Woodland George Flaws, 1004 Indian Lane Karen Lynn, 10811 NW 45 Highway, With South Platte County Fire Protection Mike Purcell, owner of property proposed to be annexed. City Attorney Don Witt was present. Mayor Burch related that an application for change of zoning was presented to the Planning Commission on Thursday, June 8, 1995, in regard to the change of the grading permit from 180 days to two years. The Planning Commission denied this because they were not in favor of such a long term permit and they did not have any information to uphold the reasoning from the change. Steve Warger spoke on behalf of the Planning Commission saying that they dust got a copy of the agreement between the City and Purcell at their meeting and thought there were several questions which needed to be explained regarding the agreement. There appeared to be many loop holes. The Planning Commission thought that the City would have more control over the grading if the permit was for 180 days. The Planning Commission was not in favor of the annexation, as a whole. There were several other points ralaed. City Attorney Don Witt explained some of the points raised by the Planning Commission and said that there are so many contingencies in this contract that he tried his beat to make them as clear ae he could. ~ t Page 2, Min. of Reg. Meeting, June 13, 1995 Thies subject was discussed further. Mayor Burch said that the Mayor and Board have been working on negotiating a contract for the annexation of the property involved. She said she would not ask for a vote on this now, unless an Alderman wants to request it, they have fourteen days to act on the hearing. Alderman Aylett said that even though the Mayor and Board have been negotiation for two years, two members of the Board voted against the agreement and annexation, which is almost half. He thought that Riverside would have to put out much more than they would receive, like providing all police and fire protection for the three hundred to three hundred fifty homes and all we will get is an asphalt road. It was brought up that after eight years of removing dirt from the proposed newly annexed area, the street with curbs and storm sewers will be in place. City Attorney Don Witt explained that for this property to be annexed, the owner of the property has to apply for the annexation in writing and the application has to be on file for two weeks. If two percent of the City's registered voters are against the annexation, they have to file a written statement showing that they oppose the annexation, then different action will have to be taken. Karen Lynn of the South Platte County Fire Protection District said that as the statute now reads, if Riverside annexes the proposed property, they will have to make payment to the District over a five year period in the sum of 525.03. It was brought up that Northwood Road would be the only through street from 64th Street to No. 9 Highway and if it were improved, it would be highly traversed. The public hearing closed at 8:15 p.m. Argosy Gaming Company has been using the City's bridge at their location. They have cleaned and painted the bridge. It was decided that the City should enter into an agreement with Argosy Gaming Company with regard to their using the bridge. Alderman Auat moved to place Bill No. 95-34 on its first reading, seconded by Alderman Beard, this Bill provides for the City to enter into an Agreement with Argosy Gaming Commission to lease 1ta bridge for the sum of 51.00, the vote was Alderman Aylett, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Beard, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Auat, aye; Alderman II Page 3, Min. of Reg. Meeting., June 13, 1995 Marshall, absent. Alderman Aust moved to place bill No. 95-34 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was Alderman Aylett, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Beard, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Auat, eye; end Alderman Marshall, absent. Upon the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to consideration by the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 95-34 was passed. City Attorney Don Witt said that with regard to the Original Contract with Argosy concerning the lease of the property Argosy has now completed the description and they now have 2.4 acres and have asked the City to amend the legal description on this property. This matter was discussed. There was a question with regard to Line Creek and whether or not the City will have access to the creek if the new description is accepted. The City would not agree to anything where it would not have access to Line Creek. Don Witt will check this out. Mayor Burch said at the last meeting, she brought up the employment of Joe Grace as an inspector of Hillside Street and South Road, and it was requested that a resume be obtained. This was obtained and discussed. Mr. Grace would be paid for the hours of time he was on the fob inspecting, plus his mileage from home at thirty cents per mile. Alderman Aylett asked who controls the hours and Mayor Burch said that the construction people cell for the inspections. Alderman Teters moved to place Bill No.95-35 on its first reading, seconded by Alderman Auat, this Bill provides for the employment of Joe Grace as an inspector for the improvement of Hillside Street and South Road at the rate of pay of 516.50 per hour plus thirty cents per mile, seconded by Alderman Auat, the vote was Alderman Marshall, absent; Alderman Beard, aye; Alderman Auat, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; and Alderman Aylett, aye. Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 95-35 on its second reeding, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was Alderman Marshall, absent, Alderman Beard, aye; Alderman Auat, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; end Alderman Aylett, aye. Upon the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to consideration by the Board of Aldermen, Bill No.95-35 was passed. Mayor Burch said that the City Engineer has looked over the drainage problem on Cherokee and said that it would coat approximately 591,000 to properly construct the drainage. Alderman Aust moved that the City go out for bide on the p Page 4, Min. of Reg. Meeting, June 13, 1995 improvement of the drainage on Cherokee Street, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was Aldermen Aust, Aylett, Tetera, Owen and Beard yes; Alderman Marshall absent. A letter from Chief Bob Bayless waa read, regarding the repair of Public Safety Department Car No.95, which would cost 52500.22. This matter waa discussed. Alderman Auat is to check out the time and labor involved in repairing the vehicle. PSI is to do the testing on Hillside and South Roads when and if necessary and the cost appears to be in the bid price. The Minutes of June 6, 1995 were read and approved as corrected. Alderman Aylett said after the last meeting he had looked at Merrimac to see if there were any problems and talked to some of the people. Alderman Aylett talked to the Rogers and one thing was the tree, that he understood a wall around the tree was promised. However, the Rogers wanted guarantee that the tree would not die, which could not be done. It was recommended that a wall around the tree be constructed, out of cement. Another thing, the Rogers were of the opinion their driveway would be concrete. Alderman Aylett looked at Don Jones property and talked to him. It appeared Mr. Jones couldn't make up his mind whether or not he wanted a wall. Alderman Aylett, said that the proper way to correct Don Jones problem would be with a wall and as he understands it now Mr. Jones has agreed to a wall. Alderman Aylett said the other problem is the drainage that there should be some grading and sod on the aide of the driveways. On Gary McMichael's property at 4201 West 52nd Street, he has decided to take the money instead of the gravel, in the sum or 591.00. Alderman Tetera asked what can be done with Kenny's Apco. He is selling used care and it appears he does not have license. It waa brought up to fill the holes in the street on Woodland. Page 5, Min. of reg. Meeting, June 13, 1995 Alderman Auat requested to put in the next news letter which streets are to be improved. The 1995-96 budget was discussed. The retirement program was discussed. It was the consensus of the Mayor and Board to increase the amount to be paid by the City by 525.00 per person per month. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. ---C~x~.~--------- B