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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-10-03 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI OCTOBER 3, 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 October 3, 1995, at 7:30 p. m. Those present were Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Aust, Beard and Owen; Marshall was absent for this portion of meeting. City Administrator Ann Daniels was present and Mayor Betty Burch called said meeting to order. It was decided to dispense with the reading of the Minutes of July 11, 18; Aug. 1, and September 12, and 19, 1995 for the present time. Sandra Brower, 5713 N. Oakley, Kansas City, MO 641:19, presented a Change of Use Permit, Special Use Permit and Business License Application for Sandy's Thrift Shop, 2900 NW Vivion Street. The prior business at this location was a beauty salon. Alderman Beard moved to approve the Change of Use from Beauty Salon to Sandy's Thrift Shop, seconded By Alderman Aylett, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Aust, Beard and Owen; Alderman Marshall, absent. Alderman Aylett moved that the Special Use Permit for Sandy's Thrift Shop be approved, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was, Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Aust, Beard and Owen, yes; Alderman Marshall, absent. Alderman Beard moved to approve the Business License for Sandy's Thrift Shop, subject to a Sales Tax Number and the payment of the fees, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was Aldermen .Owen, Beard, Aust, Teters and Aylett, yes; Alderman Marshall, absent. Mike Cunningham, 401 NE Grant Street, Blue Springs, Missouri 64014, inquired as to the address they can use for Argosy Gaming Company on Argosy Park Way. Mr. Cunningham said that Argosy would like to have 777 Argosy Park Way, Riverside, Missouri. This matter was discussed. (Alderman Marshall present - 7:40 p.m.). Alderman Aust moved that Argosy Gaming Company be authorized to use the address of 977 Argosy Park Way for its new terminal building, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was Alderman Aust, Marshall, Beard, Teters, Owen and Aylett, yes. Alderman Aust moved to place Bill No. 95-86 on its first reading, said Bill "ratifies the acceptance of bids on $1,966,996.91, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was Alderman Aylett, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Aust, aye; Alderman Marshall, aye; Alderman Beard, aye; And Alderman Owen, aye. P Min. of Reg. Meet., 10-3-95 Page 2 Alderman Aust moved to place Bill No. 95-87 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was Alderman Aylett, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Aust, aye; Alderman Marshall, aye; Alderman Beard, aye; and Alderman Owen, aye. Upon the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 95-86 was passed. Alderman Teters moved to place Bill No. 95-87 on its first reading, said Bill authorizes the taking of bids for $6,082,552.86 and authorizing the creation of an additional City depositor for the highest and best bids, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Beard, ay'e; Alderman Marshall, aye; Alderman Aust, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Aylett, aye. Alderman Aust moved to place Bill No. 95-87 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Beard, aye; Alderman Marshall, aye; Alderman Aust, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; and Alderman Aylett, aye. Upon the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 95-87 was passed. City Administrator Ann Daniels up dated the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on the Public Works Projects. She said that City Engineer Ken Vaughn had reviewed the bids received on improvement of River Way Boulevard and reported that there was only one bid which was made according to the specifications set out by the City and that was submitted by JRMA. Alderman Aust moved that the City accept the bid of JRMA in the sum of $20,900.00 seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, Owen, Teters, Beard, and Aust, yes; Alderman Marshall abstained because of conflict of interest. Alderman Owen said that she had met with Vision Construction Company and Gary McMichael regarding Merrimac Street and his yard. After discussing the problem, they reached a satisfactory settlement for all parties. Alderman Owen said concerning the trees on Mabry's property, Mr. Mabry said that a person from Vision Construction Company said that they would pay for his trees and he also wanted pay for his dirt. It appeared that the trees were on the right of way. This work is to be done the following week. Alderman Owen said she had called Rosa Cartwright about her property and it appeared everything was in order except that the v dirt on the street needs to be cleaned up. This work was to be done the following week. With regard to the wall around the tree and Jones' retaining i Min. of Reg. Meet., 10-3-95 Page 3 wall, this will be done in a couple of weeks, because Muehleburger would be tied up until then. Mayor Burch said she has a request from Larry Reece that he needs the following office equipment for his office on Northwest Gateway: Two book cases, desk and chair, twelve stack chairs and coat rack and he would be willing to check the used furniture store for this equipment. Alderman Teters moved that Larry Reece be authorized to purchase two book cases, desk and chair, twelve stack chairs and coat rack for the sum up to $1500.00, seconded by Alderman Marshall, the vote was Alderman Aust, Marshall, Teters, Beard, Owen and Aylett, yes. It was reported that the City truck was in need of four ten- ply tires, the cost for four 10-ply Kelly all terrain tires would be $566.60. (An inquiry will be made to see if this includes the mounting and disposal of old tires). Alderman Marshall moved that the City purchase four 10-ply all terrain tires for the City truck for the sum of $566.60, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, Marshall, Teters, Beard, Aust and Owen, yes. Mayor Burch reported that the City owes Vision $13,059.25 for the black topping of Merrimac Street. This money is to be paid to Gary Wahl, who did the black topping. It appeared the City owed Vision Construction approximately $32,540.92 when they complete Merrimac Street. This was discussed. Alderman Marshall moved that $13,059.25 be paid to Vision Construction which is for Gary Wahl (Seal-O-Matic) for the black top on Merrimac, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was Aldermen Owen, Aylett, Beard, Teters, Marshall and Aust, yes. City Administrator Ann Daniels reported on Ken Vaughn's billings. She could not find any break-downs on the bills. She -also called Larkin Associates and they are to send her salary rates, which she has not received to date. Ann Daniels was asked to have Ken Vaughn attend the next meeting. Mayor Burch read correspondence from the Park Board regarding signs on the City Parks. The subject of Argosy Gaming Company wanting to install two large signs on their permanent site was discussed. It was the consensus of the Mayor and Board that it could be a hardship on Argosy if they do not have large signs showing where the Gaming Facilities are. Argosy Gaming Company may come to the Planning Commission, requesting a change in the sign ordinance. P Min. of Reg. Meet., 10-3-95 Page 4 A letter was read from Evelyn Matthys, dated September 19, 1995, requesting that the week of October 21 to 31, 1995, be designated as Red Ribbon Week. Alderman Beard moved that the City designate the week between October 21 and 31, 1995, as Red Ribbon Week, seconded by Alderman Aust, the Vote was Aldermen Aust, Marshall, Beard, Owen, Aylett and Teters, yes. Alderman Marshall moved that tie overtime for the Public Safety Department for the month of September 1995 be approved, seconded by Teters, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, Marshall, Teters, Beard, Owen and Aust, yes. The minutes of July 11, 1995, were read and approved as corrected. The Minutes of July 18, 1995, were read and approved as corrected. The Minutes of September 19, 1995, were read and approved as corrected. A letter from Riverside Chamber of Commerce, dated September 14, 1995, was read, wherein Riverside was thanked for sponsoring the September Luncheon. Mayor Burch said that Ann Daniels has been serving on the MARL Solid Waste Management Council and would like to recommend that she serve in the same capacity, only representing the City of Riverside, Missouri. Alderman Marshall moved that Ann Daniels serve on the MARC Solid Waste Management Council for Riverside, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, Marshall, Teters, Beard, Aust and Owen, yes. Mayor Burch said that Cheri Connley, who was appointed to the TIF Committee feels that she cannot take this position because of conflict of interest. No replacement is available yet. Mayor Burch said that the week prior to Riverside's Fall Festival, she was going to make some purchases for the Festival and asked City Clerk Grace Kemerling to give her $200.00 from the Public Safety Department Fund. She was given ten twenty-dollar bills. She misplaced them somewhere and could never find them. Mayor Burch said she retraced where she had been and still could not find the money. Alderman Marshall moved that an additional $1700.00 be allowed for Fall Festival expenses and that two hundred dollars be taken Min. of Reg. Meet., 10-3-95 Page 5 out of the Fall Festival Fund and replaced in the Public Safety Department Fund, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was Aldermen Aust, Owen, Aylett, Marshall, Beard and Teters, yes. Alderman Aylett said that someone is dumping, sod, dead trees, etc. across from GEO Tec. and he would like this to be cleaned up. Another thing Alderman Aylett mentioned was what has been done to put money in escrow for the sewers. Mayor Burch said she and Louise Rusick were working on it and will have something at the next meeting. Alderman Aylett moved that the City choose a minimum of four architects to make recommendations to the City for the design of the new City Hall building, seconded by Alderman Aust. The vote was Aldermen Owen, Aust, Teters, Beard, and Aylett, yes, Alderman Marshall abstained, due to possible conflict of interest. It was also suggested that each architect be invited to an interview to make their recommendation. (Some architects recommended were WRS, JRMA, Warner, Nease & Bost, and James Taylor). City Administrator Ann Daniels was asked to obtain three bids for the asphalt overlay at Homestead Park. It was announced the dumpsters will be at the City Hall, this week end and next week end for fall clean-up. Alderman Beard suggested that the trees which the City planted on the right of ways be trimmed because they are getting into the power lines and this is the time for pruning them. Ms. Daniels will get bids for the trimming. Alderman Owen inquired where does the City stand on employing a General Construction Inspector and the job description. She also inquired as to grievance forms. It was found that the grievance forms were printed and have been in use for quite some time. Alderman Marshall said since we now have a City Administrator, any personnel questions should be directed to Ann Daniels, however, they should first be directed to their immediate supervisor. Alderman Aust moved that the meeting go into closed session under Missouri Statute 610.021, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, Teters,. Aust, Marshall, Beard and Owen, yes. Alderman Marshall moved that -the meeting go into regular session, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, i Min. of Reg. Meet., 10-3-95 Page 6 Teters, Aust, Marshall, Beard and Owen, yes. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at 10:00 p . m . ~/I,/~~GiwCiL_ Y