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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-12-19_. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI DECEMBER 19, 1995 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri was held on December 19, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri. Those present were Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Aust, Marshall, Beard and Owen. 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 November 21 and December 5, 1995, for the present time. Dan Wilson, 5102 NW 66th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64151, presented Occupation License Application for DMK Service, Inc., at 3401 NW Vivion Road. This is for repair of trucks and heavy equipment. An Application for Change of Use was also presented. Alderman Beard moved to approve the Change of Use from Tour Busses to repair of commercial vehicles, seconded by Alderman Teters, the vote was called and motion unanimously passed. The business license was approved subject to the payment of the fee. Steve Wolcott, 2nd Main Liberty, MO, attorney for Argosy Gaming Co. presented an agreement and lease to be signed for Argosy's sign which is on the City Park property, the lights on Argosy Parkway and the maintenance of Argosy Parkway. It was brought out there was one addition to the Lease Agreement and that was the message portion of the sign which the City of Riverside could use. It was decided that the Lease would be for $100 per year. Alderman Teters moved to place Bill No. 95-106 on its first reading, this provides for the Lease Agreement for Argosy's sign on the City Park Property to be~executed, seconded by Alderman Beard, the roll was called and the vote was unanimous. Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 95-106 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was unanimous and Bill No. 95-106 was passed. Alderman Marshall moved to place Bill No. 95-107 on its first reading, said Bill provides for an Agreement with Argosy Gaming Company regarding the lights on Argosy Parkway and the maintenance thereof, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was unanimous. Alderman Marshall moved to place Bill No. 95-107 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Owen, the vote was unanimous and Bill No. 95-107 was passed. Alderman Aylett moved to allow the Board to hear the p Min. Reg. Meet. - Dec. 19, 1995 Page 2 Trillium's presentation on the TIF program, and bring the matter to a close, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was unanimous Alderman Aylett began the discussion by stating it was his understanding that by approving an ordinance during this meeting, the Board was giving the City an opportunity to capture those TIF funds if they needed them. He further stated he believed this would give the Board an opportunity to completely control the agreement through negotiations on the development agreement. Dick Smith, attorney, was asked to explain what adoption of the proposed ordinance would approve. He stated that adoption of the ordinance which has been presented for review would approve the Plan for Project I of the Redevelopment Plan as presented at the Public Hearing on November 13, 1995, with revisions presented in the December 14th memo. Alderman Aylett stated it was the intent that no funds be taken from the school district and that no infrastructure be included when the development agreement is drafted. A stipulation was included that an acceptable agreement must be reached by the Board and the developer by June 30, 1996, or the project is ended. Furthermore, the Board can withdraw from the project at any time along the way. During discussion the following issues were addressed: 1. School district taxes would be removed. 2. County taxes would not be removed from the PILOTS. 3. Federal dollars were questioned from the Corps of Engineers with assurances given that "the local share would be forthcoming" would commit the funds to the federal budget. 4. Breakdown of the funds was given by Richard King as follows: City of Riverside - $2.3 million dollars plus a share of the sales and utility taxes collected in the area. Developer - $2.3 million towards a total of $3 million for infrastructure, cost of right of way, assessments for levy, costs associated with guaranteeing the bonds can be sold. Special Assessments from Levy Board. TIF funds would pay the remainder of the bonds. 5. King stated an attempt would be made to see that the school "was made whole" and that "the other taxing districts be spared as much pain as possible" as a starting point for negotiations. 6. Beard stated he believed adoption of the plan would demonstrate a sincere commitment to the federal i Min. Reg. Meet. - Dec. 19, 1995 Page 3 government. 7. Owen agreed the Board would be in total control. 8. The levee proposed is the L385 Levee which would include both sides of Line Creek. 9. Teters expressed concerns that the levee would create flooding problems in other parts of the community not currently involved. 10. Taxing bodies throughout the county, including the City of Riverside, Platte County Commission, and Parkhill School District, had not received proper notice of the meeting and the notice given in the newspaper did not list a time for the meeting. 11. The developer will expect to receive reimbursement for the monies they have paid for the city's legal and clerical fees, approximately $20,000. 12. If Argosy's benefit was to be from infrastructure improvements, and this plan removes the infrastructure portion, how can Argosy still meet the "benefit" portion of the TIF Act? 13. Beard stated he is only interested in building the levee and not the infrastructure, also that he does not want to take any tax money from the school district. 14. Richard King questioned the legality of the Closed Session held by the TIF Commission. Response was given, emphatically by Commission members, that only the legal affect of their decision was <G\ discussed. ~ J 15. Alderman Marshall requested clarification and refinement to the ordinance in several sections. Those speaking in favor of the adoption of the Ordinance, in addition to the Aldermen, were: Dick Russell Paul Pien - Trillium Richard King, Attorney for Trillium Those speaking in opposition to the adoption of the Ordinance were: Al Tunis, Park Hill School District and TIF Commission member Jim Davis, TIF Commission member Diza Eskridge, Platte County Commissioner, and TIF Commission Member Ed Young, TIF Commission member Marilyn Brenner, Riverside citizen Position papers from both the Park Hill School District and the Platte County Commission were submitted for the record and are attached to these minutes. Min. Reg. Meet. - Dec. 19, 1995 Page 4 Mayor Burch said she has a problem in going against the TIF Commission. She said the Board appointed the Commission to serve and oversee this matter for the City and she had a problem in not listening to their recommendation. Mayor Burch said this matter has to be brought to a close and the City has an Ordinance from Mr. Smith and one from Mr. King. It was agreed that Messrs. Smith and Witt go over the Ordinance presented by King and bring it back with recommended changes. Alderman Teters moved that the meeting go into recess, seconded by Alderman Aust the vote was unanimous. The meeting reconvened, those present were Aldermen Aylett, Teters, Aust, Marshall, Beard and Owen. City Administrator Ann Daniels was present and Mayor Burch presided over the remainder of the meeting. The drainage on Valley Lane was discussed. It was brought out that the plans for this project were not approved by the City Engineer and the way the drainage was constructed was not workable, it would interfere with any structures that may be built on the lots. The person who constructed this originally said they would correct this situation and bill the city for time and material. An estimate of the cost would be from $7,500 to $10,000. This matter was discussed and it was brought out because the cost of this project, the City would have to go out for bids. Alderman Beard moved that the City go out for bids for the correction of the drainage on the lower east side of Valley Lane, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was unanimous. ~~,~ Alderman Beard moved that Bill No. 95-108 be placed on its ,f first reading, said Bill Provides for the payment of certain indebtedness as listed therein be placed on its first reading, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was unanimous. Alderman Aylett moved to place Bill No. 95-108 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was unanimous, Bill No. 95-108 was passed. Ann Daniels up dated the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on the procedure followed to choose and recommend a person for the Lieutenant's position. Ann Daniels and Chief Bob Bayless recommended Wiley Simpson be promoted to Lieutenant with a $200 per month increase, with a one-year probation and this to become effective as of December 31, 1995. Alderman Marshall moved to place Bill No. 95-109 on its first reading, said Bill provides for the acceptance of the recommendation of Ann Daniels and Chief Bob Bayless to promote i I Min. Reg. Meet. - Dec. 19, 1995 Page 5 Wiley Simpson to Lieutenant with a $200.00 per month increase and a one-year probation period, becoming effective December 31, 1995, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was unanimous. Alderman Marshall moved to place Bill No. 95-109 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was unanimous. Bill No. 95-109 was passed. Ann Daniels up dated the Mayor and Board of Alderman on the procedure followed by she and Chief Bob Bayless on the selection and recommended Tom Archibald and Steve Lloyd be promoted to Sergeants with an increase in pay of $100 per month and a one-year probation, becoming effective December 31, 1995. Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 95-109 on its first reading, said Bill provides for the acceptance of the recommendation of Ann Daniels and Chief Bob Bayless for the promotion of Tom Archibald to Sergeant with a salary increase of $100 per month, one-year probation and becoming effective December 31, 1995, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was unanimous. Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 95-109 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Marshall, the vote was unanimous. Bill No. 95-110 was passed. Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 95-110 on its first reading, said bill provides for the acceptance of the recommendation of Ann Daniels and Chief Bob Bayless for the promotion of Steve Lloyd to Lieutenant with a salary increase of $100 per month, one-year probation and becoming effective December 31, 5995, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was unanimous. Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 95-110 on its second reading, seconded by Marshall, the vote was unanimous. Bill No. 95-111 was passed. Chief Bob Bayless recommended the employment of Michael Costanzo as full time Public Safety Officer, effective January, 7, 1996, at the salary of $22,000 per year and a one-year probation period. Alderman Marshall moved to place Bill No. 95-112 on its first reading, said Bill provides for the employment of Michael Costanzo as full time Public Safety Officer, effective January 7, 1996, at a salary of $22,000 per year and a one-year probation period, seconded by Alderman Aylett, the vote was unanimous. Alderman Marshall moved to place Bill No. 95-112 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was unanimous. Bill No. 95-112 was passed. Min. Reg. Meet. - Dec. 19, 1995 Page 6 Chief Bob Bayless said he would like to present the newly promoted public safety people to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at the first meeting in January, 1996. Alderman Beard moved to place Bill No. 95-113 on its first reading, said Bill provides for the adoption of the Mandatory Drug Testing, seconded by Alderman Marshall, the vote was unanimous. Alderman Marshall moved to place Bill No. 95-113 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Aust, the vote was unanimous. Bill No. 95-113 was passed. Alderman Beard inquired with regard to the fence which was built at the roofing company's business located at the end of NW Vivion Road. He also said they were storing miscellaneous things on the outside of the building. This will be checked into. Alderman Owen said that the yellow line marking on 50th street needs to be re-done. This will be checked into. The Minutes of December 5, 1995, were read and approved. The Minutes of November 21, 1995, were read and approved. Messrs. Smith and Witt returned with the proposed ordinance and all changes in the proposed ordinance were discussed. Alderman Aylett moved to place Bill No. 95-114 on its first reading, said Bill approves the designation of the redevelopment area, the Riverside-Quindaro Levee Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Project I, and selecting the developer to implement the Plan, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was: Ayes, five; Nays, one. Alderman Marshall moved to place Bill No. 95-114 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Beard, the vote was: Aldermen Aust, Aylett, Beard, Marshall and Owen - Aye; Alderman Teters, Nay. Bill No. 95-114 was passed. Alderman Beard moved that the TIF Committee work with the Board of Aldermen on the Agreement, seconded by Aust, the vote was unanimous. Mayor Burch said she would like to put in effect the decrease in the sewer bills for the residents as well as the commercial users, as df February 1, 1996. The proposed decrease would be: Residents now paying $13.64 would be $12.00 Residents now paying $29.09 would be $20.30 Multi-family or apartments now paying $5.00 per unit would i Min. Reg. Meet. - Dec. 19, 1995 Page 7 be $3.00 Commercial now paying $10.00 service charge would change to $5.00 and also change the .38 per 100 cubic foot to .15 per cubic foot Mayor Burch would also like to put $1,375,000 into long term interest rate with the Commerce Bank. There being no further business to come before the board upon motion by Alderman Aust and Seconded by Alderman Aylett, the meeting adjourned at 11:02 p.m. ~~t(~ ~~ T