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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-11-21f. ~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI NOVEMBER 21, 1995 A regular meeting o Riverside, Missouri was Missouri on November 21, Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Administrator Ann Daniels said meeting to order. f the Board of Aldermen of the City of held in the City Hall in Riverside, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. Those present were Aust, Marshall, Beard and Owen. City was present and Mayor Betty Burch called It was decided to dispense with the reading of the minutes of October 17, November 7, and November 21, 1995 for the present time. Kim Manning, 3688 NW Barwick Drive, Kidder, Missouri 64649 presented application to sell Christmas Trees at 2300 NW Platte Road. This was approved subject to the payment of the fee. Don Wilson, 5102 NW 66th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, representing DMK Services, Inc. at 4301 Tullison Road. Mr. Wilson said he wanted to repair all large vehicles, machinery and equipment. This would all be done on the inside of the building and he would not have any vehicles or machinery on the outside of the building. He presented Special Use Permit. This matter was discussed and in accordance with the present code, the outside area would have to be hard surfaced, which it is not. Mr. Wilson had come before the Planning Commission and they did approve the change of use application. Terry Hannah, owner of the property, stated he could not afford to pave the lot and did not intend to do so. Alderman Aust moved that the Board of Aldermen recommend that Mr. Don Wilson's applications be sent to the Board of Zoning Adjustment, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was unanimous, and motion carried. Carolyn Marlowe, 4436 N. Agnes, Kansas City, MO 64117, owner of the property at 4520 NW Gateway, discussed the moratorium on Used Car Lots and Body Shops in the City. She wanted to know if it would affect her because this has never been used for anything except a car lot and also she was not notified of this moratorium. She said her proposed tenant William Hodson had been before the Planning Commission and the Board of Aldermen requesting a special use permit and business license to operate a used car lot at 4520 NW Gateway and was turned down by both. She said that Mr. Hodson had done lots of work on the lot, i.e., cleaning and painting, before either of them knew there was a moratorium. This matter was discussed and it was brought out that the reason for the moratorium is to control the used car lots in existence and to try to upgrade the properties. John West, 4502 NW Pawnee, also inquired about his building at 4302 NW Gateway. It was used as ,a auto repair shop and now the tenant has moved. He wanted to know if this meant that Y Min. of Reg. Meet., 11-21-95 Page 2 he cannot rent his building to any type of business that works on vehicles. Ed Rule, Riverside, Missouri spoke to the Mayor and Board and felt that the Ordinances should regulate and control the businesses. Alderman Aylett moved to place Bill No. 95-96 on its first reading, said Bill amends Ordinance No. 95-79 to exclude existing business in operation or prior properties that have been used and by issuance of a Special Use Permit the City would have some control over that site, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was Alderman Marshall, aye; Alderman Aust, aye; Alderman Beard, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; and Alderman Aylett, aye. Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 95-96 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was Alderman Marshall, aye; Alderman Aust, aye; Alderman Beard, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Owen, 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. 95-96 was passed. Steve Walcott, 2 South Main Street, Liberty, MO spoke to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen concerning the lighting along Argosy Parkway west of Line Creek, including the Highway 69 loop. He asked for clarification of payment for the installation and maintenance, as well as monthly charge, for the lights. Mayor Burch said that the street lights have been approved by the City Engineer and also Kansas City Power & Light Company. Alderman Marshall moved to authorize Don Witt to negotiate a licensing agreement between Argosy and the City for the installation, maintenance, and operation of the lights on Argosy Parkway, west of Line Creek and the Highway 69 Loop, and possibly, for the dedication of the street if this has not already been accomplished, seconded by Alderman Teters. The vote was Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Aust, Marshall, Beard and Owen, Aye. It was also suggested that something should be done about the lighting east of Line Creek, because in January 1996, there will be no lights at the City Park. It was brought out that the City does not have a description of the water easement on the property which Mr. Snowden has given to the City and it is necessary that the City have this easement. Alderman Aylett moved to authorize Don Witt to prepare an agreement with Argosy Gaming Company for water easement on the west side of the property received from Mr. Snowden and to get easement description, seconded by Alderman Marshall, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Aust, Marshall, Beard and Owen, yes. A discussion was held concerning Argosy leaving their sign on i Min. of Reg. Meet., 11-21-95 Page 3 the park property. It was thought that a compromise could be made with the Park Board. It was the consensus of the Board that Don Witt be instructed to draft a compromise agreement between the Park Board and Aroosy to leave the sign in place on the park property. Steve Wolcott said Argosy would be ready to install their other two signs in the next couple months and wanted to know if the City had any problems with them, since the public hearing before the Board will not be until sometime in December. It appeared that the Board of Aldermen had no problems with the signs. The Planning Commission had its hearing and there were no complaints. Michael Spillers, 13008 E. 44th Terrace, Independence, MO 64055 representing William Hodson for Hodson Auto Sales, 4520 NW Gateway, requested the Special Use permit for the business. Alderman Marshall moved to approve the Special Use Permit for Hodson Auto Sales, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was Alderman Aylett, Owen, Teters, Beard, Aust and Marshall, yes. The Business license for Hodson Auto Sales was approved, subject to the payment of the fees. Troy Depperschmidt and Ivan Ubban of Larkin Associates and Ken Vaughn were present to discuss Hillside and South Road projects. The Lesmeister's driveway was discussed and the Mayor and Board of Aldermen wanted to know who authorized the black-topping of the driveway to the garage. Troy Depperschmidt stated it was done based on a "field" decision for the need and they normally did not request approval from the Board for these decisions. The Board will resolve who will pay for this when the final billing i~ submitted. It was brought out that the City did authorize Muehlberger to black top to the end of the right of way on all the previous used driveways. It appeared that there were many changes made on the improvement of South and Hillside without the approval of the Board of Aldermen. It also appeared that Larkin Associates authorized work to be done which the City did not previously approve. The Cone's property at 4811 Hillside was discussed. Terry Keifer is to check with his parents to see if they want the black topped driveway removed or if they would be satisfied to widen it to the width of the previous driveway. Also the City would place some fill to make the slope less than it is and perhaps leave the 7 Min. of Reg. Meet., 11-21-95 Page 4 trees which were to be removed. Terry Keifer will get back with the City on this matter. The storm sewer on the Rose property was discussed. Alderman Aylett moved to extend the storm sewer on the Rose's property for the sum or $5,295, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was Aldermen marshall, Aust, Beard, Teters, Aylett and Owen, yes. Ann Daniels was directed to get bids for fill dirt, finish grading, and sodding between the Rose and Cone properties. Alderman Aylett would like to set up a meeting with Larkin Associates, Muehlberger Construction Company and the Board of Aldermen, perhaps at the next Board of Aldermen meeting. A request to fill the swale on the Fast property was denied. A recess was called. Meeting reconvened. Those present were Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Aust, Marshall, Beard and Owen. Ann Daniels was present and Mayor Burch presided over the remainder of the meeting. The following streets are to be included on the list for engineering design in 1996: Mattox Road, Riverside Street, NW Platte, Vivion and High Drive. Alderman Teters moved to place Bill No. 95-97 on its first reading, this Bill provides for an increase of .50 an hour in ~ n Michael McClure salary, provided there is a written evaluation in \~/ his file and it is after he has been employed six months, seconded ~v/ by Alderman Aust, the vote was Alderman Aylett, aye; Alderman Marshall, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Beard, aye; Alderman Aust, aye; and Alderman Owen, aye. Alderman Marshall moved to place Bill No. 95-97 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was Alderman Aylett, aye; Alderman Marshall, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Beard, aye; Alderman Aust, aye; and Alderman Owen, aye. Upon the Bill having been made .available for public inspection prior to consideration by the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 95-97 was passed. The Board of Aldermen would like to have an evaluation on each employee before an increase in salary. Chief Bob Bayless gave the Board of Alderman a Notice setting out the Promotional Process for Lieutenants. p I Min. of Reg. Meet., 11-21-95 Page 5 Chief Bob Bayless said the Public Safety Department will be giving tests for both the Sergeant and Lieutenant's positions on December 4 with oral interviews that afternoon. The written examination is a professionally developed test which will be administered locally. Chief Bayless said he hopes to recommend hiring for both positions at the December 19 meeting. Chief Bayless said we have one Lieutenant and Two Sergeants and he would probably be asking permission to employ one more full- time Public Safety Officer. Alderman Teters moved to place Bill No. 95-98 on its first reading, said Bill provides for the creating of a Lieutenant's position to the Department of Public Safety under the direction of the Chief of Public Safety, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was Alderman Marshall, aye; Alderman Beard, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Aylett, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; and Alderman Aust, aye. Alderman Aylett moved to place Bill No. 95-98 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was Alderman Marshall, aye; Alderman Beard, aye; Alderman Owen, aye; Alderman Aylett, aye; Alderman Teters, and Alderman Aust, aye. Upon the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to consideration by the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 95-98 was passed. Recommendations for salary increases for both the positions will be made by Daniels and Bayless at the next meeting. Chief Bayless said he had received correspondence commending Gary McMullin for work while on duty and a thank you from the apartment managers for fire training provided to them. Chief Bayless requested permission to present the Distinguished Service Award to Dennis Jones and Tom Archibald, as well as a five year service ribbon to Richard Peters and a fifteen year ribbon to Steve Loyd at the Christmas Dinner on December 10. Permission was granted to do so. Bids on a new telephone system were read. Alderman Teters moved that the City accept the Bid of Ronan Communications on the telephone system in the sum of $5,885.99, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was Aldermen Teters, Aylett, Owen, Beard, Aust and Marshall, yes. Alderman Beard moved that the list of six architectural firms recommended for consideration for design of the new City Hall/Community Building be accepted and plans be made for interviews to be held as soon as possible, seconded by Aylett. The p t Min. of Reg. Meet., i1-21-95 Page 6 vote was Aldermen Beard, Owen, Aust, Aylett and Teters, yes; Marshall abstained due to conflict of interest. Alderman Aylett suggested the Board consider tape recording the meetings. Ann Daniels distributed legal opinions from Patrick Cronan, Missouri Municipal League attorney, and Ruth Stokes, MOPERM, for the Board to review before the next meeting when further discussion will be held. Ann Daniels was asked to prepare specifications for bids to provide free trash pickup for city residents and to give an estimate of the cost to the City to provide this service. Alderman Aylett moved that the City not have vehicle stickers any longer, seconded by Beard, the vote was: Aldermen ,Aylett, Beard, Teters, Owen, Aust and Marshall, yes. Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 95-99 on its first reading, said Bill provides for the payment of certain indebtedness as listed therein, seconded by Alderman Marshall, the vote was Alderman Aylett, aye; Alderman Teters, aye; Alderman Aust, aye; Alderman Marshall, aye; Alderman Beard, aye; and Alderman Owen, aye. Alderman Aust moved that Bill No. 95-99 be placed on its second reading, 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. Upon the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to consideration by the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 95-99 was passed. Alderman Marshall moved to place Bill No. 95-100 on its first reading, said Bill provides for the acceptance of bids on $2,117,788.44, 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. IIIJJJ ~~v Alderman Marshall moved that Bill No. 95-100 be placed on its second reading, 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. Upon the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to consideration by the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 95-100 was passed. Alderman Aylett inquired about the illegal fill and grading being done on the property owned by Mr. Sod. Inquiry was also made about the parking plan for Dave Ramsey'•s property. Alderman Teters questioned whether Kenny's Total had a license to sell used autos. i a Min. of Reg. Meet., 11-21-95 Page 7 It was thought the lights should be brighter at Homestead, near the park. The roofing business at the end of NW Vivion has material stocked outside the building, which they said they would not do. These issues will be addressed by the City Administrator and a report will be given at a later date. Mr. Mark Hammond, 4806 NW Hillside asked that he be reimbursed for the replacement cost of the rear window of his vehicle which was damaged while parked on High Street during the construction of the area of Hillside Street where he lives. No one from the contractor has claimed the damage and he asked that the City reimburse him in the amount of $397.82. Alderman Teters moved that the City reimburse Mr. Hammond for the back window in his vehicle in the sum of $397.82, seconded by Owen, the vote was Aldermen Aylett, Owen, Teters and Beard yes; Alderman Aust and Marshall, no. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m. _ i I