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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-10-17 Minutes of Regular Meeting of Board of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri October 17, 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 17, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. Those present were Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Aust, Beard and Owen; Alderman Marshall absent this portion of meeting. Mayor Betty Burch called said meeting to order and City Administrator Ann Daniels was present. Michael Hobbs, 6406 NW High Drive, presented Change of Use application from Central Freight to Wattmaster Controls (Design and sale of electronic controls) and Business License for Wattmaster Controls at 610 NW Platte Valley Drive. Beard moved that the Change of Use from Central Freight to Wattmaster Controls be approved, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, meters, Aust, Beard and Owen, yes, Alderman Marshall absent. Alderman Marshall present this portion of meeting (7:35 p.m.) -The Business License for Wattmaster Controls was approved subject to the payment of the fee. Juanita S. Taylor, 7040 N. Bells #135, Gladstone, Missouri 64119 presented Change of Use Permit, Special Use Permit and Business License Application for Savour Our Sweets at 4435 NW Gateway. (This is for the wholesale of cotton candy, etc.) Alderman Marshall moved that the Change of Use Permit from office to making cotton candy be approved, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Aust, Marshall, Beard and Owen, yes. Alderman Marshall moved that the Special Use Permit be approved for Savour Our Sweets, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Owen, Beard, Aust and Marshall, yes. The Business License Application for Savour Our Sweets, was approved subject to the payment of the fee. Henrietta Reynolds, Route #1, Box 182, Lathrop, MO 64465, representing Anna M. Eplee for Change of Use Permit and Business License for Flash Graphics, Inc. at 2848 NW Vivion Road. Alderman Marshall moved to approve the Change of Use Permit from computer sales to Flash Graphics (printing), seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was.Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Marshall, Beard, Owen and Aust, yes. T Min. Reg. Meeting., Oct. 17, 1995 Page 2 The Business License Application for Flash Graphics was approved subject to the payment of the fee. Stacey R. Cotrel, 342 South Chelsea, Kansas City, MO 64124 presented application for Business License and Liquor License at 4701 NW Gateway. Alderman Teters moved that the Liquor License (by Package) be approved for Riverside Liquor & Deli, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was Aldermen Aust, Teters, Marshall, Beard, Owen, and Aylett, yes. Stacey R. Cotrel said they would like to have a deli along with the sale of liquor. This matter was discussed. A motion was made by Marshall, seconded by Beard, to research the need for two licenses and approve, if two are necessary. The vote was Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Aust, Marshall, Beard and Owen, yes. Stacey R. Cotrel will be notified of the outcome. Jim Hunt, 12700 NW Custor, Kansas City, MO 64152, representing Elca Properties, Inc. presented a Special Use Permit for preparation of property in flood plain area at 210 NW Platte Valley Drive. Beard moved that the Special Permit for Site Preparation in Flood Plain be approved for Elca Properties, Inc., seconded by Aust, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, passed because of conflict of interest, Owen, Marshall, Teters, Aust, and Beard, yes. Jim Hunt, 12700 NW Custor, Kansas City, MO 64152 representing Elca Properties, Inc. presented Building Application for Tenant Finish at 2400 Tullison. Alderman Marshall moved that the Building Application for Tenant Finish at 2400 Tullison for Elca Properties, Inc. be approved, subject to review by the city engineer. The vote was: Beard, Aye; Teters, Aust, Marshall, Beard, and Owen. Abstain: Aylett. Gary Brenner, representing the Park Board, requested $3500 for mulch and new landscape timbers at Homestead and Renner-Brenner parks. Alderman Marshall moved, seconded by Alderman Beard, to approve the $3,500 for the landscape timbers and mulch at Homestead and Renner-Brenner parks. The vote was Alderman Owen, Marshall, Aust, Aylett, Beard, and Teters, yes. Alderman Beard moved that the City go out for bids on engineering for the erosion at the Renner-Brenner Park, seconded by Alderman Marshall, the vote was Alderman Aylett, Marshall, Beard, Owen, Aust, and Teters, yes. p Min. Reg. Meeting., Oct. 17, 1995 Paqe 3 Gail Fleming, 18009 NW Diamond Court, Kansas City, MO 64152 spoke to the Mayor and Board of Alderman regarding Mattox Road. She said that Fleming-Babcock have been keeping up the road most of the time. She said that Bob Gieseke did do some work on it and removed the snow when he lived on the road. Riverside did put some rock in the holes, but now the rock is gone and there are holes. Mrs. Fleming said that the last time Mr. Babcock was here, the City had promised to black top the street, but this has not been done. She would like for this road to be improved. Mayor Burch said that they did plan to seal and chip the road, however, after talking to Gary Wahl of Seal-O-Matic, it was thought that chipping and sealing the road would not hold up and it would be a waste of money. This matter was discussed. It was decided that-Ann Daniels would research the previous bid from Gary Wahl, check to see if this is a dedicated street, and get an independent engineer's opinion of the best way to correct the problems at this site. Mayor Burch said that she is working on the Sewer Bond Funding and/or rate reduction. She explained that the commercial and retail businesses will also have to be taken into consideration and there is quite a bit of work entailed. She thought that something could be worked out around the first of the year. Mayor Burch said she would like to set up a meeting with the two aldermen frdm Ward 3, John Mabry and Vision Construction Company regarding problems on Merrimac. The Public Works Department has requested the purchase of a 200 amp switch panel and breakers (24) for Renner-Brenner Park. Alderman Aylett moved to approve the purchase of a 200 amp switch panel and breakers (24) for the Renner-Brenner Park which is to be installed by a licensed electrician, seconded by Alderman Marshall, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Aust, Marshall, Beard and Owen, yes. In the course of improving the streets and putting in sidewalks in Indian Hills two blue spruce trees were to be removed from the Cashatt property, which will need to be replaced at the cost of approximately $450.00. Alderman Marshall moved to furnish and install two blue spruce trees for on the Cashatt property for the cost of $450.00, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was, Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Aust, Marshall, Beard and Owen, yes. Mayor Burch said that with regard t trees need to be removed and fill needs Associates feels that a fair price for o the Cone property, four to be replaced. Larkin the four trees would be 7 Min. Reg. Meeting., Oct. 17, 1995 Paige 4 $400, and the fill at $5,380, for a total of $5,780.80. Alderman Aust moved to approve the expenditure of $5,760.80 for the removal of four trees and fill dirt on the Cone's property on Hill Side, seconded by Alderman Marshall, the vote was Alderman Owen, Beard, Marshall, AuSt, Teters and Aylett, yes. A letter dated October 13, 1995, from Larkin Associates was read, recommending that the gravel drives on the Hillside and South Street project be changed to asphaltic concrete with the additional cost to be $1,831.33. Alderman Teters moved that the City authorize Muehlberger to use asphaltic concrete in lieu of crushed stone to the property lines on Hillside and South Streets for the additional sum of $1,831.33, seconded by Alderman Marshall, the vote was Alderman Aust, Teters-, Marshall, Owen, Beard and Aylett, yes. Ray Beard reported he believes, after reviewing the bills, that Larkin Associates should give the City a deduct of $752.76 which the City paid the contractor for replacing a driveway on Cerrito which was inadequately designed by the engineer. This will be discussed with Larkin when a meeting is held next week to resolve the issue of unpaid bills. The following bids were received on trimming Bradford Pear Trees along the right of ways in Riverside:. Bordaman Tree Service - to prune and shape trees to keep them from utility lines: 33 big trees @ $75. each $2,475.0 30 mid-sized trees @ $40. each 1,200.00 21 small trees @ $20. each ~ 420.00 Total Bid $4,095.00 Davey Tree and Lawy Beauty - to prune and shape trees to keep from utility lines: 86 trees $5,950.00 Total Bid $5,950.00 To fertilize, if desired 820.00 Alderman Aust moved to accept the bid of Bordaman Tree Service for the sum of $4,095.00, seconded by Alderman Titers, the vote was Aldermen Marshall, Owen, Aylett, Teters, Aust, ahd Beard, yes. It was brought out that Homestead parks needs to be sealed and Min. Reg. Meeting., Oct. 17, 1995 Page 5 that Seal-O-Matic will do it within the next two to three weeks. Ann Daniels reported on the phone system and said there are at least six entities who want to bid on the phone system. She said she has explained to the bidders that the system will have to be cpmpatible with the present and proposed buildings to be built. Ann Daniels said that she has met with the public works employees explaining job descriptions and will try to set up some new policies and will meet with them again next Thursday. She said everyone started from ground zero and felt the meeting was successful. The. matter of opening a Lieutenant's position was discussed. Mayor Burch said she would like to put off this matter until the next meeting. Alderman Beard said he would like to move that Chief Bayless prepare an application for a Lieutenant's position and get things going so that this can be done before the end of the year and suggests that the Lieutenant's position pay $100 more per month. He would like Chief Bayless to start the testing procedure. A discussion was held. Alderman Aylett asked if the test was state wide and also inquired with regard to the Sergeant's position. Chief Bayless said that the tests for the Lieutenant's position, as well as the Sergeant's position, are ordered from an outside agency. Chief Bayless said that the Sergeant's test is in process and should be completed by the end of November or the first of December. Mayor Burch requested that this matter be tabled until theee is a job description. Alderman Beard moved that Chief Bob Bayliss be authorized to starting getting the paper work together for the process of employing a Lieutenant, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was Aldermen Owen, Beard, Aylett, and Teters, yes; Aldermen Marshall and Aust, No. A discussion was held regarding furnishing the Public Safety Officers with Glock guns to be taken home with them. Alderman Beard moved that the City appropriate money out of the general fund to purchase each Public Safety Officer a Glock gun, 27, 40 caliber, 17 guns for a total of $6,948.75, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was Aldermen Marshall, and Aust No, Aldermen Owen, Teters, Aylett and Beard, yes. Chief Bob Bayless said that car 94 is in need of a torque convertor for the sum of $325.00. i .• Min. Reg. Meeting., Oct. 17, 1995 Page 6 Alderman Aust moved that car 94 be repaired with a torque convertor for the sum of $325.00, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, Owen, Aust, Teters, Marshall and Beard, yes. Since the TIF Committee had one person vacancy, Mayor Burch asked that Jim Davis be appointed to that vacancy. Alderman Aylett moved that Jim Davis be appointed as a member of the TIF Committee, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was Aldermen Owen, Aust, Teters, Aylett, Beard and Marshall, yes. Alderman Beard moved that the City accept the Resolution regarding certain reservations with regard to the use of the City Hall as read and to place said Bill No. 95-88 on its first reading, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was Alderman Aust, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Aylett, aye; Alderman Beard, aye; and Alderman Marshall, aye; Alderman Aylett moved to place Bill No. 95-88 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was: Alderman Aust, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Aylett, aye; Alderman Beard, aye; and Alderman Marshall, aye. Upon the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 95-88 was passed. The Bills of Ken Vaughn and Larkin Associates were discussed and it was agreed that all bills will be held until a meeting is held next week to correct duplicate billings. Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 95-89 on its first reading, said Bill provides for the appropriation of money out of the general fund for the payment of certain indebtedness as listed therein, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was: Alderman Aust, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Aylett, aye; Alderman Beard, aye; and Alderman Marshall, aye. Alderman Aylett moved that Bill No. 95-89 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was Alderman Aust, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Aylett, aye; Alderman Beard, aye; and Alderman Marshall, aye. Upon the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to consideration by the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 95-89 was passed. Alderman Owen said that at High Drive and 50th Street the residents have been complaining of people driving too fast and going over the yellow lines. The yellow lines need to be repainted. Chief Bayless said he would check on these matters. Alderman Owen asked if someone had rented the old Corner Cafe building and wanted to know if it would be brought up to the i i Min. Reg. Meeting., Oct. 17, 1995 Page 7 building code. Alderman Beard said that it appears that someone has gotten in touch with Mr. George because he is cleaning up. It was suggested that the City Planner be contacted with regard to the new City Hall and other public buildings. Alderman Aylett moved that the Minutes of October 3, 1995, be approved as read and corrected, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, 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 10.05 p.m. 4