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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-110-14f ~ + MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI NOVEMBER 14, 1995 A regular meeting of the Riverside, Missouri was held Missouri on November 14, 1995, Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Aust, F City Administrator Ann Daniels called said .meeting to order. Board of Aldermen of the City of in the City Hall in Riverside, at 7:30 p.m. Those present were 3eard and Owen; Marshall was absent. was present and Mayor Betty Burch The Change Orders for South Drive and Hillside road were discussed. Ivan Ubban and Troy Depperschmidt were here to represent Larkin Associates and Ken Vaughn was also present. Mrs. Thom was present to discuss her property at 3714 South Drive. She had discussed with Troy Depperschmidt and a representative of Muelberger regarding the three trees along the right of way. She said it was in order for the hickory tree to be taken out, but she would like to keep the other two trees if at all possible. Troy Depperschmidt said he has it documented twice that the construction people are not to remove any dirt from the area around the two trees and has told the superintendent of the construction people twice about not removing any dirt from around the trees, but it appeared the contractor paid no attention. It was agreeable with Mrs. Thom to remove the hickory tree but she would like to save the other two trees. The City would see what could be done with the two trees and would have the hickory tree removed. Alderman Beard moved that the hickory tree be removed for $650.00, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Beard and Owen, yes; Aust, No; and Marshall absent. Alderman Aylett moved that the City build the stone wall for the protection of the two trees on the Thom property at 3714 South Drive for the sum of $3,852.00, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was Alderman Aylett, Beard, Owen, Teters and Aust, yes, Marshall absent. With regard to the property at 4811 Hillside Drive, Terry Keifer, said that he felt it was in order to take down the two walnut trees, however, he felt the other two trees could stay at the south end of his property. The matter was discussed and it was decided that Alderman Aylett will meet with the engineer November 15, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. and go over the subject of the trees and the driveway. He will then contact Ann Daniels of the conclusion and Ann Daniels will poll the Board of Aldermen. ' Alderman Beard moved that the change order of placing sod in lieu of the English ground cover be approved, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was Aldermen Owen, Beard, Aust, Teters, and Aylett, yes; Marshall absent. p Minutes of Reg. Meeting, Nov. 14, 1995 Page 2 Concerning the O'Dell property at 4820 Hillside Drive, Mrs. O'Dell is to be notified that she is to secure the cost of blacktopping her driveway from the right of way to her garage. With regard to Kathy and Randy Rose property, Aldermen Aylett will look this property over and discuss it with the engineer, then notify Ann Daniels of the outcome of the discussion and she is to contact the other Aldermen for their approval. With regard to the Fast property at 4023 South Drive, Fast would like to have some dirt on the swell, this will be checked into. With regard to the Art Madrid property at 4001 South Drive, Mr. Madrid wanted the contractor to stop the construction of the wall lentil he talked to the City. It apart he has not spoken to anyone with the City. Concerning Merry Wright's property, 4023 South Drive, he has stopped the construction people from completing his second drive, just east of his main drive. It was the consensus of the Board of Aldermen to leave it as it is, since the construction people have been barred from entering the property. With regard to the invoices presented to the City by Larkin Associates for the past work done and also invoices presented by ken Vaughn for work done, Ann Daniels said that from what she found that these invoices were in order and recommend they be paid as set out therein. Alderman Aylett moved that Bill No. 95-94 be placed on its first reading, seconded by Alderman Beard, this Bill provides for the payment of invoices from Larkin Associates and Ken Vaughn which are outstanding, the vote was Alderman Aylett, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Aust, aye; Alderman Beard, a;ye; Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Marshall, absent. Alderman Beard moved that Bill No. 95-94 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was: Alderman Aylett, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Aust, aye; Alderman Beard, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; and Alderman Marshall absent. Upon the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to consideration by the Board of Aldermen, bill No. 95-94 was passed. A recess was called. Meeting reconvened, those present were Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Aust, Beard and Owen; Alderman Marshall, absent; Ann Daniels was present and Mayor Burch presided over the remainder of the meeting. A discussion was had concerning the construction of the p Minutes of Reg. Meeting, Nov. 14, 1995 Page 3 maintenance building. It appeared that what the City accepted from Strickland was not a formal bid, it was a preliminary estimate, a format proposal to do the work without specifications. We now have a grading proposal, but do not have plans for a building. It was brought out that there have been several changes made with regard to the maintenance building, i.e. added a salt and sand area and the parking area. The City is required to go out for bids on this type of construction. It was suggested that this be bid as a full package; with architectural plans. Ann Daniels is to get bids from three architects and tell them what we expect to do with the building. Aldermen Aylett and Beard said that they will try to sit in on the plans. Since this is winter, it was thought it would be best to go ahead and get the architects' bids and then go out for bids on the building in the spring. Alderman Beard moved that the plans for the maintenance building halt, that architect plans be obtained and after the plan is approved, the City go out for bids, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was Aldermen Beard, Teters, Aust, Beard and Owen; yes; Alderman Marshall absent. Alderman Beard moved that the City approve the purchase of a new tub for the small salt/sand spreader instead of purchasing a B- hp motor for the sum of $2,904, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, Beard, Owen, Aust and Teters, yes; Alderman Marshall absent. Alderman Teters moved that the City purchase the street signs and a "U" channel pole for the sum of ( ) and $174.50 respectively, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was Aldermen Beard, Owen, Aylett, Teters and Aust, yes; Alderman Marshall, absent. Alderman Aust moved that the City repair the holes and shoulders on NW Platte street and also repair kithe holes on West Riverside Street, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was Alderman Marshall, absent; Aldermen Aust, Teters, Aylett, Beard and Owen, yes. Alderman Aylett moved that the Animal Control policy changes be accepted, i.e. all the licensed animals be taken to Eagle Animal Hospital and the unlicensed animals be taken to North Kansas City for $25.00 each and that the repairs be made to the Animal Control vehicle, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was Aldermen Aust, Aylett, Teters, Owen and Beard, yes; Alderman Marshall, absent. Mayor Burch announced that City Clerk Grace Kemerling will be on medical leave beginning November 29, 1995 and will probably return some time in January, 1996. The Mayor suggested that Louise Rusick be City Clerk Pro Tem during the Clerk's absence. Mayor Burch contacted a temporary service and the cost would be p r Minutes of Reg. Meeting, Nov. 14, 1995 Page 4 approximately $20.00 per hour and will have to train the person. Mayor Burch then contacted Sondra Jordan who has set up the City's computer system and she will come here for $75.00 per hour. Sondra Jordan is now in the consulting business. The City plans on using her from 20 to 30 hours and she can also make suggestions for changes in the system. Alderman Aust moved that Louise Rusick be City Clerk Pro Tem in the absence of City Clerk Grace Kemerling, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Aust, Beard and Owen, yes; Alderman Marshall absent. Alderman Aust moved to place Bill No. 95-95 on its first reading, seconded by Alderman Beard, this Bill provides for the employment of Sondra Jordan on contractual basis for the sum of $75.00 per hour and from 20 to 30 hours, the vote was Alderman Aylett, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Beard, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Marshall, absent. Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 95-95 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was Alderman Aylett, aye; Alderman Owen, Aye; Alderman Beard, aye; Alderman Teters, aye, aye; and Alderman Marshall, absent. Upon the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to consideration by the Board of Alderman, Bill No. 95-95 was passed. Alderman Aust moved that the City purchase a Christmas ornament for the City for the sum of $2,575.00, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was Alderman Beard, Owen, Aust, Teters, and Aylett, yes; Alderman Marshall absent. City Administrator Ann Daniels requested permission to set up a workshop for City employees on personnel, issues; the cost would be $130.00 per hour and it will probably take three hours. The firm of Spencer Fane Britt & Browne has these seminars. Alderman Aylett moved that the City approve the workshop for the employees for $130.00 per hour and approximately three hours, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was Alderman Beard, Aylett, Teters, Owen and Aust, yes; Alderman Marshall, absent. Mayor Burch said that during the last several years, we have participated in the Platte County Economic Development Award Luncheon and would like to do so this year. She would like to recommend the Farmers Exchange Bank of Riverside as the business ~ for the year in Riverside. It would cost $250.00 per table. ~~ Alderman Beard moved that the City reserve a table at the Platte County Economic Development Awards Luncheon on December 7, 1995, for the sum of $250.00 and that Farmers Exchange Bank of Riverside, Missouri be named as the City's business for the year, ~, Minutes of Reg. Meeting, Nov. 14, 1995 Page 5 seconded by Alderman Owen, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, Beard, Aust, Teters, and Owen, yes; Alderman Marshall absent. Alderman Beard inquired whether the engineer comes in every day. Ann Daniels said that when he comes in he sees her and tells her where he is going to be. Alderman Aylett thought that the engineer should come in only when he is needed and at Ann Daniels' request. Alderman Aylett suggested that Ann Daniels make a list as to what engineers should do as contracted. Alderman Teters moved that the City purchase a Christmas ornament (train) for the sum of $2,450.00, if the present electrical current is sufficient for the decoration, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was Aldermen Teters, Aylett, Aust, Beard and Owen, yes; Alderman Marshall absent. Ann Daniels is to get the RFQ for the streets to be improved and would like the Board of Aldermen to give her the list. Alderman Aust moved that the meeting adjourn, seconded by Alderman Aylett, meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Secretary to the Board of Aldermen r