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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-02-04.:.. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI FEBRUARY 4, 1992 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri was held in the City of Riverside, Missouri on February 4, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. Those present were Wedua, Teters, Shepard, Rule and Marshall. Mayor Betty Burch called said meeting to order. Greg Bricker, of George K. Baum & Company presented the completed documents for the sale of the Sewer Bonder to be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk. He said the bonds were going for 6.98x and about 5300,000 of the bonds remain to be sold. Maye~r• Bux•e~h said that Asst. City Attorney Hlcklin ha8 reviewed the document and everything appeared to be in order fAi tli~? E;}~Y ~A #7ASi~i ~t+~ ~1s•dinance. Rule moved that Bill No. 92-9 be placed on the first reading, said Bill authorizes the issuance of 51,500,000 principal amount of sewage system revenue bonds, aeries 1992 of the City of Riverside, Missouri, seconded by Marshall, the vote was Mnrshall, Wedua, Shepard, Teters and Rule aye; Karr absent. Rule moved that Bill No. 92-9 be placed on the second reading, seconded by Marshall, the vote was Mnrshall, Wedua, Shepard, Teters and Rule aye; Karr absent. Whereupon, the Bill having been made available £or public inspection prior to the consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 92-9 was passed. Richard H. Chow, 8701 NW 85th Ter. Kansea City, MO presented a Special Use Application, Change of Uae Application and Business License for CRI (Coatings Research Business) at 406 NW 8usinesa Park Lane. Mr. Chow said that their coatings are HMIS Rating and non pollution. Thies is for wholesale only. Rule moved that the Change of Uae Application be npproved aub,7ect to Hazmat'a approval, seconded by Marshall, the vote was Rule, Wedun, Teters, and Marshall yes, Shepard, No, and Karr nbaent. Rule moved that the Special Use Permit be approved, seconded by Marshall, the vote was Shepard, No; Rule, Wedua, Teters and Marshall, Yea; Karr absent. The Business License for CRI was approved aub~ect to the payment of the fee. Larry Gromer, 7516 N. Wyandotte, Gladstone, MO presented A Special Uae Permit and Business License for Leisure Motors at 4400 NW Gateway. He is in partners with Ron Mueller. r ~ Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 2, 2-4-92 Rule moved that the Special Use Permit be approved, seconded by Wedua, the vote was Wedua, Teters, Shepard, Rule and Marshall aye; Karr absent. The Business Licence waa approved, aub7ect to the payment of the fee. David Baggs, 620 E. Linwood, Kansas City, Mo presented business license for Frosty Treats Company, which is an ice cream vending business. Frosty Treaty Company's Business License Application waa approved, subject to the payment of the fee. Jim Hunt, 12700 N.W. Custor, Kansas City, MO, on behalf of Dalfort Training, 200 NW Parkway, presented Application for Special Use in Flood Hazardous Area, Special Use Permit, Building Permit and Business License. Rule moved that the Special Uae in Flood Hazardous Area be approved, Seconded by Marshall, the vote was Marshall, Rule, Shepard, Teters and Wedua, yea, Karr absent. The application for Tenant Finish was approved subject to the payment of the fee. The amount of parking spaces for the number of students was discussed. The number of spaces they have is 70. John Brown has promised that Dalfort Training can use the parking area across the street from them should they need the apace. Marshall moved that the Special Use permit be approved, seconded by Rule, the vote was Rule, Wedua, Teters, Shepard and Marshall yea; Karr absent. The Business License Application waa approved subject to the payment of the fee. Dick Grogan was present and expressed his agpreciation for the clean-up dumpsters furnished by the City. He also wanted to know if Beemer Construction Co. had a bond for the roads where they were working. He said he noticed that some of the trucks were carrying very heavy loads and thought it might be to the benefit of the City if they were told not to carry loads over the limit for the size of the trucks. Mayor Burch said that the sewer project was about SOX completed. The Finance Committee reported on bids received on 51,200,000 ea follows: 1st National Bank of Platte Co., 5500,000 - 180 days 3.25X Commerce Bank, 5500,000 - T-Bill 8-3/4 coupon yield, 4.17X, i i Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 3, 2-4-92 Matures 1-15-93. Norbank, 5200,000 - 4x, 90 days; 4.25x, 190 days; 13 months, 4.75X, secured with Government Treasury. Merchants Bank - 5500,000 - 4.20x;, 90 days; 4.70x 180 days; 4.70x, 360 days. Mark Twain Bank - 5500,000 - montha; 4x - 360 days Bank of Riverside - 5200,000 days. 3.65x, 190 days; 3.65 - 9 - 3.45x 180 days; 3.65x 360 The Finance Committee recommended the acceptance of the following bids: Norbank 5500,OOO.for 6 months at 4.25sE; Commerce Bank - T-Bill 5198,135, 3.817x matures 4-30-92; Merchants Bank - 5500,000, 4.70x for 6 months. Marshall moved that Bill No. 92-10 be placed on its first reading, said Bill provides for the acceptance of the following bids on 5500,000 for 6 months from Norbank at 4.25x; Commerce Bank on 5198,135 - T Bill. 3.8174c, matures 4-30-92; Merchants Bank, 5500,000, 4.70X for 6 months, seconded by Rule, the vote was Shepard, Rule, Teters, Marshall and Wedua aye; Karr absent. Marshall moved that Bill No. 92-10 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Rule, the vote was Shepard, Rule, Teters, Marshall and Wedua aye; Karr absent. Whereupon, the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to the consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 92-10 was passed. Mayor Burch said that Charles Ballah came into her office and wanted to know what the sewer people were doing on his property, and after checking with Beemer Construction, it was discovered they were on the wrong property. In the course of the conversation, Charles Ballah said they could come across his property, however, he would want the use of the sewer the rest of his life at no charge. Mayor Burch explained to him that to this date, the City has paid no one for the use of their property for the installation of the sewer and felt that the City would not be willing to do this for him. Since it was the consensus of the Board not to install the sewer for Mr. Ballah at no charge for the rest of his life, Mayor Burch will contact Beemer Construction Co. to make plane to place the sewer elsewhere. The Venable matter was again discussed and the Mayor and Board again said that the City would be willing to seal and chip the City Street adjacent to the Venable's property. Mayor Burch said she would contact Mr. Pulley and Mr. Seyller to see if Mr. Seyller will grade VanDePopulier Street and Mr. Pulley haul the rock and possibly donate some of the rock. i Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 4, 2-4-92 Mayor Burch said that she plans to apply for a grant from Missouri Conservation for the planting of trees and the Board agreed accordingly. City Clerk Grace Kemerling said she wee contacted by the people who had the carnival equipment for the City's fall festival and they inquired whether or not they are to come back this year, and if not they auggeated a larger Carnival Company. This matter was discussed and it was auggeated by the Board of Aldermen and Mayor that City Clerk Grace Kemerling contact another Carnival Company. Rule inquired whether or not the Chamber of Commerce could have the dance at the Fall Festival, or did the City or the Pride and Progress want to be involved as it was in 1991. A discussion was had concerning this matter and it was decided that the Chamber of Commerce could have control of the Dance. Marshall moved that the Chamber be responsible for the Dance at the Fall Festival on September 25, 1992, seconded by Wedua, the vote was Teters, Marshall, Wedua, Shepard and Rule yea; Karr absent. Mayor Burch said that she has given the design on the street lights for Homestead Terrace to Kansas City Power and Light. Mayor also reported that the cost of straightening the light arms and changing over to the same type of lights on NW Platte and Gateway would be 53000. Mayor Burch said that Chateau D'mons and Rivermont would like to change from apartments to condos and are checking into what is necessary for them to do this. Teters is excused at this time (9:00) p.m. A recess was called. Meeting reconvened those present Wedua, Shepard, Rule and Marshall; Teters and Karr absent; Mayor Burch presided over the remainder of the meeting. Rule moved that the City have Kansas City Power & Light to straighten the lights and change the bulbs to the same type of lights on NW Platte and NW Gateway for the cost of 53000, seconded by Marshall, the vote was Wedua, Shepard, Rule, and Marshall yea; Teters end Karr ebsent. City Clerk Grace Kemerling said that Jim Davis is making plena to start Phase II on Indian Hills Estate and will ask for a variance on the street grade. Chief Bob Bayless said he had checked into Bill Golding's inquiry concerning the juveniles he accused of taking things from his vehicle and also damaging the vehicle. i I Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 5, 2-4-92 Chief Bayless said it appeared the Public Safety Department's, investigation was complete, however, it appeared that Platte County Juvenile Court had not notified Mr. Golding when the hearing was held. It was felt that no damage had been done to the vehicle and nothing had been taken from it. It also appeared that the boys were using the vehicle to smoke in. Chief Bob Bayless said concerning Boy Scout Kayhill inquiring what he has to do to get his Eagle Badge, he had informed him of the paper work which hna to be completed for him to start this project. In the meantime, he has another Boy Scout who wants to earn his eagle badge and his project will be supervising work on the park tables and benches with Fred Wilken's knowledge and help. Marshall brought up the drainage matter where he lives and thought something should be done before a larger ditch is washed out. After discussion on this matter, it was decided to wait until the sewer construction is completed, before any corrections are made. Mnrahall said that the sewer people have run over a guy wire, which needs repairing. Marshall said he has had time to read Chief Bayless' end of year report and thought it was excellent. Marshall talked about the levee meeting in the City Hall on February 3, 1992. Chief Bayless explained to the Mayor and Board the Drug Test Program which he wants to start for the Public Safety Department. He said the test would cost 535.00 per person for a total sum of approximately 5600.00. He would like to start the program within the next two weeks. Shepard moved that the City authorize up to 535.00 per person far drug testing, seconded by Wedua, the vote was Rule, Shepard, Marshall and Wedua yes; Teters and Karr absent. Chief Bayless said that there will be a Fire Training session, and he would like to send five people for this training at a cost of 5150.00. Marshall moved that five of the Public Safety people be sent to a Fire Training session for a total cost of 5150.00, seconded by Shepard, the vote was Marshall, Shepard, Rule, and Wedua yea; Teters and Karr absent. Chief Bayless said that Mr. Ed Young had approached him with regard to purchasing the Public Safety Department the r t Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 6, 2-4-92 Glock Guna and he will donate the money to the City for these guns. Mr. Young also said that he would like for the City to have a program where citizens in Riverside can turn in guns they have at home and want to get rid of the guns, then Mr. Young will pay an amount for each gun turned in and the City will dispose of the guns. Shepard moved that the City go ahead and have the program where citizens turn in guns and are paid for them, the cost is to be paid by Mr. Young, seconded by Wedua, the vote was Wedua, Shepard, Rule and Marshall yes; Teters and Karr absent. Rule moved that the City accept Mr. Young's offer in purchasing the Glock guns with the stipulation that he make the check payable to the City of Riverside and he be sent a letter thanking him for the money or that the check be entered into the general fund and marked accordingly and he be sent a letter of thanks, seconded by Marshall, the vote was Marshall, Shepard, Rule and Wedua, yes; Teters and Karr absent. Chief Bayles requested the Mayor and Board to change the title on the three corporals and make their title sergeants. Marshall moved that the Mayor and Board go into executive meeting to discuss personnel matters, seconded by Wedua, the vote was Wedua, Marshall, Shepard, and Rule yes, Teters and Karr absent. Wedua moved that the meeting go into regular session, seconded by Marshall, the vote was Wedua, Marshall, Shepard and Rule, yea; Teters and Karr absent. Wedua moved that the City accept Chief Bayless' recommendation thnt the three Corporals be made Sergeants, at no added expense to the city, seconded by Rule, the vote was Mnrahall, Rule, Shepard and Wedua yes, Teters and Karr absent. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. r""'`, •'7 ~_.~ ------------------------- r r