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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-12-05MINUTES OF REGULAR NESTING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI DECEMBER 5, 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 December 5, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. Those present were Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Aust, Marshall and Beard; Alderman Owen was absent. Ann Daniels, City Administrator and Don Witt, City Attorney, Dick Smith, Attorney representing the City on TIF Committee, were also present. Mayor Betty Burgh called said meeting to order. It was decided to dispense with the reading of the minutes of October 17, November 7, November 14 and November 21, 1995 for the present time. Mayor Burch announced that the Public Hearing on the amendment of the Sign Ordinance will be had since all necessary advertising had been published. Steve Wolcott, Attorney for Argosy Gaming Company, 2 South Main Street, Liberty, MO spoke to the Mayor and Board of Al~rmen explaining their request to amend the sign ordinance. He explained that due to the terrain and Interstate Highway they have requested the height of two of the signs to exceed the 55'maximum and no more than ten signs on sight. Mr. Wolcott explained that they had been before the Planning Commission and they approved their requests for amendments to the sign ordinance and it was also suggested by the Planning Commission that it might be to !the best interest to amend the ordinance to three face signs. Steve Wolcott explain that these signs are only allowed in the a~ea for vessel sites. A list of the people present ir! the au+t~7.ar#Ce axe o~ ~e list attached hereto and made a part hereof. A discussion was had. There were n~! d'b'jective comments made C ~~ from the audience. ~~/ Alderman Teters moved to place Bill NO. 95-101 on its first reading, said Bill provides for the amendments of the Zoning Code of the City of Riverside that increase the allowable gnage upon a permitted commercial vessel site and correctii'lg }error in a previous amendment, seconded by Alderman Aust, t e +irate was unanimous. Alderman Marshall moved to place Bill No. 95-101 do its second reading, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote vast Aye, Aldermen Aylett, Beard, Teters, Marshall, and Aust; Absent, Owen. The motion carried and Bill No. 95-101 was passed. The following Occupational Lic~hse were approved subject to the payment of the fees: p Minutes of Reg. Meeting, 12-5-95 Page 2 Bill Gartman, Your Neighborhood Butcher, 2903 NW Platte Road. Randy Berquist, Golden State Container, Inc., d/b/a/ Mover Packaging, Inc., 3423 Tullison Lane. Debbie Mitchell, Fisherman's Cove, 4600 NW Gateway. Steve Wolcott, spoke to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen concerning Argosy Gaming Company's request for an easement from City of Riverside and Missouri-American Water Company on the west side of the property donated to the City by Mr. Phil Snowden. Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 95-102 on its first reading, said Bill grants a water line easement to Missouri- American Water Company, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was unanimous. Alderman Marshall moved to place Bill NO. 95-102 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was: Ayes, Aldermen Beard, Teters, Marshall, Aust, Aylett; Absent, Owen. The motion carried and Bill No. 95-102 was passed. Steve Wolcott spoke to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen regarding Texaco Pipeline, Inc. having a pipe line mostly parallel to the Williams Pipe Line Company and suggested the City enter into an agreement with Texaco Pipeline, inc. Alderman Marshall moved that Bill No. 95-103 be glaced on its first reading, said Bill authorizes the execution of an amendment of right-of-way agreement with Texaco Pipeline, Inc., seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was unanimous. Alderman Marshall moved to place Bill No. 95-103 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was: Ayes, Aldermen Marshall, Teters, Aust, Aylett, Beard; Absent, Owen. The motion carried and Bill No., 95-103 was passed. The following bids were received on a replacement bed for the 1987 Chevrolet 2-ton dump truck: Scherre Truck Equipment $5,439.00 Knapheide Truck Equipment $5,518.00 Alderman Teters moved that the City the replacement bed for the 2-ton Chevrolet dump truck from Scherre Truck Equipment for $5,439.00, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was unanimous. With regard to the Complaint filed on Mr. Baldwin's property, Mayor Betty Burch said that she will handle the matter. s Minutes of Reg. Meeting, 12-5-95 Page 3 Mr. Dick Smith, Attorney representing Riverside regarding the TIF plan spoke to the Mayor and Board summarizing the different meetings held by the TIF Committee and now he said the TIF Committee has given the Mayor and Board of Aldermen its decision after giving carefully consideration to all information received. Mr. Smith said that the City has the choice of doing nothing and the matter will die after 90 days; if there is an ordinance the City can vote to either approve the plan of disapprove the plan. The question was asked if the City passed an Ordinance to not accept the plan, is it over? Mr. Smith replied "yes". This matter was discussed. Mr. Dick King, Attorney representing Trillium, spoke to the Mayor and Board of Alderman, stating they have come up with other proposal. He summarized their new proposal and had booklets explaining the new proposal. Mr. Smith said the City did not have to look over new proposal if it did not want to. Alderman Aylett recommended that the City give Trillium the opportunity to present their new proposal to the School Board, the TIF Commission or whoever it is required to receive it, and then the after it is reviewed by the School District, TIF Committee, etc. they report back to the City. The Board of Aldermen were polled on this recommendation and the result was: nays, three; aye, two. Paul Pien, Vice President and General Counsel for Trillium spoke to the Mayor and Board, saying it was unfortunate this was not approved and thanked everyone. Alderman Marshall moved that a recess be had, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was unanimous. Meeting reconvened, the roll was called and those present were Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Aust, Marshall, Beard. Alderman Owen, absent. City Administrator Ann Daniels and City Attorney Don Witt were present. Mayor Burch presided over the remainder of the meeting. Mr. Al Tunis of the School District and on the TIF Committee said it was very difficult for some of the people on the Committee and felt everyone did their best. Alderman Aust moved that the City approve the overtime for the month of November, 1995, as presented by Chief Bayless seconded by Alderman Marshall, the vote was unanimous. Randy Bach, with Argosy Gaming Company inquired with regard to a lease for their sign which will be left on the Park property and jai p Minutes of Reg. Meeting, 12-5-95 Page 4 also inquired with regard to the up-keep of Argosy Park Way and the lights. She said that Argosy is willing to pay for the up-grade of the lights, electricity and maintenance. it was understood that the City did not consider this street a priority on snow removal and street Randy Back said in that case, Argosy will remove the snow since they had to remove the snow in their own parking lot. The City said since this street is dedicated to the City it will do the maintenance and up-keep. An agreement for the sign lease will be forth coming. Ed Young said he felt very badly regarding the TIF project and felt that it should have been worked out, but the Trillium people never tried to negotiate, they domineered the meeting and he still feels that this can be worked out and a levee be built. Ann Daniels said the RFQ's are out on the streets, storm drainage, design of public works maintenance/salt and sand storage building. The information on the Trash Collection bids and costs will be forth coming. Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 95-104 on its first reading, said Bill authorizes the pay increase for Robin Benitz after completion of one year employment with the City of Riverside, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was unanimous. Alderman Aylett moved to place Bill No. 95-104 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman, Marshall, the vote was: Ayes, Aldermen Aylett, Beard, Teters, Aust, Marshall; Absent, Owen. Motion carried and Bill No. 95-104 was passed. The City Christmas Party will be Sunday, 5:30 at the Union Hall. Alderman Aylett moved to place Bill No. 95-105 on its first reading, said Bill repealing section 19.1302 CITY VEHICLE LICENSE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODES FOR THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE IN ITS ENTIRETY, seconded by Alderman Marshall, the vote was unanimous. Alderman Marshall moved to place Bill No. 95-105 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was: Ayes, Aldermen Marshall, Beard, Aylett, Aust, Teters; Absent, Owen. Motion carried and Bill No. 95-105 was passed. The week of December 11 thru December 22, 1995 is proclaimed 3-D week. Alderman Marshall moved that the City Proclaim .the week of December 11 thru December 22, 1995 as 3-D Week (Drugged, Drunk, Driving), seconded by Alderman Beard, the motion carried. Y Minutes of Reg. Meeting, 12-5-95 Page 5 Mayor Burch received a letter from Mr. Tom Irvin, Executive Director of the Missouri Gambling Commission requesting a donation of $50,000 to the Compulsive Gamblers. She said she was trying to get information Mr. Irvin whether this is a one-time donation, and what it covers, where will the money be distributed, etc. Mayor Burch read a letter from Judy Stokes, Treasurer of Platte County, regarding the outcome of the suit filed by the Special Road District and requesting that the certificate enclosed therein be executed by the Mayor and returned. Alderman Beard moved that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Certificate and return same regarding the stipulations set out in the letter, seconded by Alderman Marshall, the motion passed unanimously. It was announced that there will be a meeting in the City Hall on Thursday, December 7, 1995 at 7:30 a.m. with the City Engineers, Construction People and Ken Vaughn concerning the street projects. The minutes of October 17, 1995, were read and approved. The minutes of Nov. 7, 1995, were read and approved. The minutes of November 14, 1995 were read and approved. There upon motion 11:00 p.m. being no further business to come before the Board, duly made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at r