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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-04-14 MINUTES OF BOARD OF ALDERMAN MEETING CITY OF RIVERSIDE APRIL 14, 1992 A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside was held on April 14, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. Those present were Alderman Wedua, Teters, Karr, Shepard and Rule. Alderman Marshall waa absent. Mayor Burch presided aver the meeting. It waa decided to dispense with the reading of the minutes of March 17th and April 7th for the present time. Carol J. Cox, 5927 NW 47th Place, Parkville, Mo. presented an application for a business license for My Hobby at 4435 NW Gateway. The business license wsa approved aub~ect to payment of the fees. Gueorgrie Matveev, 8700 River Park Drive, Parkville, Missouri, presented an application for a business license for Kansea City Ice Cream Co. The business license waa approved aub~ect to payment of the fees. Richard Lanning, 7611 E. Highway, Smithville, Mo. presented a business license for Northland Container located at 3423 NW Tullison Rd. This is a container storage facility consisting of 11,200 aq. feet. The business license waa approved subject to payment of the fees. Steve Werger, 919 Antietan, Liberty, Mo. requested permission for the North Suburban Youth Football League to install an underground sprinkler system under the footbnll field and a yard hydrant near the atornge building. Karr moved we allow the North Suburban Youth Football League to install the underground sprinkler system end the yard hydrant near the field. Warger thanked the Board of Alderman for the cooperation and support the City has given the team. City Clerk Grace Kemerling read the election certification received from the County Clerk Doris Garner. The certification was as follows: For Mayor: Betty Burch 351 Larry G. Shepard 153 For Alderman Ward I John Marshall 139 For Alderman Ward II John W. CBill> Park Jr. 54 Brenda J. Teters 106 Alderman Ward III: Jimmy Karr 131 r Page 2, Minutes 4-14-92 Alderman Karr moved Bill No. 92-17 be placed on its first reading, being a bill ratifying the April 7th, 1992 general election certification, seconded by Aldermen Rule, the vote being Rule, Wedua, Tetera, Karr aye; Shepard voted nay; Marshall absent. Alderman Rule moved Bill No. 92-17 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Wedua, the vote being Rule, Tetera, Karr and Rule aye; Shepard voted nay; Marshall absent. Whereupon, the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to the consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 92-17 wee passed and became Ordinance No. 92-17. City Clerk Grace Kemerling administered the oath of office to Mayor Betty Burch, Alderman Brenda Tetera and Jimmy Karr. A recess was called. Meeting reconvened and the meeting was called to order roll call was answered by Aldermen Shepard, Rule, Wedua, Karr and Teters. Aldermen Marshall wee absent. Mayor Burch presided over the remainder of the meeting. K. T. Whittlesey, 5016 NW H1gh Drive, presented an application for KTW Service, 5016 NW High Drive, to install sewer 11nes according to city code and specifications. This was approved subject to payment of the Ease. Whittlesey asked if the sewer could go under Merrimac over to his property which he considering developing some time in the future. The City engineer's office gave an estimate of the coat. For all future homes: uncover existing sewer line, install manhole over line, lay 75' of 8" line, and terminate line with another manhole for an estimated coat of S 4,850.00. For one home: Uncover existing sewer line, tap in 5x4 service "T" and lay 75' of 4" service line and terminate line with a plug for an estimated of coat of ~ 1,400.00. The engineers opinion stated they would not recommend doing either due to fact that we do not know what plan is for future home or homes and/or streets. It would be good to do something prior to Merrimac Street improvement, however. Whittlesey was asked if he would help with the expense and if so how much. Whittlesey stated half of the cost. Mr. Witt is to study this and give ua a legal opinion. Mayor Burch stated she had gone over the bide for engineering services for the Van De Populiere railroad crossing and the bide were as follows: Kay Valley engineering S 16,100.00; RJN Environmental S 26,609.00; and Larkin & Aaaocintea S 8,500.00. Alderman Rule moved to accept the bid from Larkin & Associates for ~ 8,500.00, seconded by Tetera, the motion carried by the following vote: FOR: Teters, Shepard, Wedua, Karr and Rule. Marshall absent. T' i Page 3 Minuites 4-14-92 Mayor Burch stated that she had talked to Mr. Bob Randolph of Wilkerson Maxwell about a bridge they have for sell for S 2,500.00 and they would also haul it and set it for S 1,700.00. This bridge is 73 ft. long about 5 ft. wide. Alderman Tetera moved we purchase the bridge for S 2,500.00, seconded by Rule. Motion carried by the following vote: Rule, Shepard, Tetera, Wedua and Ksrr. Marshall was absent. Jim Davis, 2404 NW Osage, Riverside, appeared in behalf of his subdivision. Mayor Burch stated there may have been some mis- communications on the sewer rate for Indian Hills Estates. Davis asked that the new residents pay only S 11.30 per month for their sewer charges. Davis said he paid for the sewer lines in the subdivision and also saved the City from putting a lift station by realigning one of his lines coating him more money and saving the city some on their sewer project. The City reimbursed him S 32,000.00 for the one sewer line. Mr. Witt ateted he would take this under advisement and do some research into how the sewer ordinance was structured before he could give an opinion. Davis stated the first phase would have 20 homes and phase 2 and 3 would have 32 more homes. Also, Davis asked when the City of Riverside would have the final hearing and acceptance of the subdivision. Mayor Burch said there would have to be another hearing, and we were preparing the groundwork for that. Davis ateted that he would like to contribute the S 1,700.00 for the hauling and setting of the bridge for the new perk. The Board of Aldermen accept Davia's offer. Alderman Rule moved that Bill No. 92-18 be placed on its first reading, being a bill to relative to sexual harassment to allow that such investigations are treated na personnel investigations. Motion was seconded by Karr, and the vote was Shepard, Tetera, Wedua, Rule and Karr aye; Marshall was absent. Alderman Rule placed Bill No. 92-18 on its second reading, seconded by Tetera, the vote being, Rule, Tetera, Shepard, Karr, and Wedua. Whereupon, the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to the consideration of the Board of Aldermen 8111 No. 92-18 passed and became Ordinance No. 98-18. Alderman Wedua moved that Bill No. 92-19 be placed on its first reading, being a bill relative to grievance procedures to allow that such investigations are treated as personnel investigations. Motion wee seconded by Tetera, the vote being Rule, Tetera, Karr, Wedua and Shepard eye; Marshall was absent. Alderman Rule placed Bill No. 92-19 on its second reading, seconded by Alderman Karr, the vote was Shepard, Wedua, Rule, Karr, f I Page 4 Minutes 4-14-92 end Teters aye; Marshall waa absent. Whereupon, the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to the consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 92-19 was passed and became Ordinance No. 92-19. Mayor Burch geld she had received a letter of resignation from Judge Dan Czamnnske effective April 20, 1992 because he has been appointed to the Platte County Circuit Court. April 15, 1992 would be his night na Municipal Judge. Alderman Rule moved we accept Judge Czamenake's resignation effective April 20, 1992, seconded by Wedua, the vote waa Teters, Shepard, Rule, Karr and Wedua aye; Marahell was absent. Mayor Burch said the Platte County Circuit Court has appointed Michael Sveltic to fill in until a new fudge can be appointed. It was the decision of the Board of Alderman to be the committee along with Kathy Rose and Mr. Witt to select a new fudge for Riverside. The qualifications for a new fudge would have to be a Missouri resident. The length of term is to be determined later. Alderman Rule moved to place Bill No. 92-20 on its first reading, being a bill authorizing a pay increase for Sean Ripper upon completion of one year probation. Alderman Karr seconded, the vote being Shepard, Rule, Teters, Wedua and Karr aye; Marshall waa absent. Alderman Rule placed Bill No. 92-20 on its second reading, seconded by Karr, the vote being Karr, Teters, Rule, Wedua and Shepard aye; Marahell was absent. Whereupon, the bill having been made available for public inspection prior to the consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 92-20 was passed and became Ordinance 92-30. The minutes of March 17, 1992 was read end approved as corrected. Mayor Burch appointed Aldermen Karr as Mayor ProTem. Alderman Rule moved Alderman Karr be approved as Mayor Pro-Tam, seconded by Wedua, the vote being Wedua, Rule, Teters, Shepard and Rule aye; Marshall was absent. Mr. Witt talked a little about the reciprocal agreement on the sewer with the City of Kanaaa City, Mo. There nre still a few points to be negotiated, but progress is being made. Mayor Burch said they (Kansas City) is holding us up on two lines. She suggested seeing if we couldn't stay with the reciprocal agreement we have to get these lines hooked up. The Missouri Cities Water contract is coming along pretty good. The residents of Ridge Wood Eatatea will have n flat fee bill to be paid to Riverside and Missouri Cities water will be r Page 5 Minutes April 14, 1992 responsible for the maintenance of their own lines. Mayor Burch caked if the City wanted to have the annual Appreciation Dinner this year. A tentative date of May 11, 1992 ae been set for the David Theater. Karr made the motion that we have the annual appreciation dinner this year. Rule seconded said motion. The following vote waa For: Rule, Karr, Shepard, Teters, and Wedua. Marshall was absent. The minutes of the April 7th, 1992 meeting waa read and approved as corrected. The finance committee recommended we accept the bids on a T Bill from United Missouri Bank for S 495,170.74 at a yield of 3.98x, maturity date of 10-OS-92 and a T Bill from Boatman's Bank in the amount of S 490,470.28 at a yield of 3.897x with a maturity of 10-08-92. Karr moved that Bill No. 92-21 be placed being a bill to accept money bide for T Bill United Missouri Bank end a T Bill for S 490 Bank with maturity dates of October 8, 1992. motion, the vote being Teters, Rule, Wedua, Marshall absent. on its first reading, for S 495,170.74 thru ,470.28 thru Boatmen's Tetera seconded said Karr and Shepard aye; Rule moved Bill No. 92-21 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Karr, the vote being, Shepard, Karr, Rule, Wedua and Teters aye; Marshall absent. Whereupon, the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to the consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 92-21 was passed and became Ordinance 92-21. Alderman Rule moved that Bill No. 92-22 be placed on its first reading, being a bill to go out for money bids for S 200,000.00 to be invested on April 30, 1992, seconded by Teters, the vote being Rule, Teters, Shepard, Karr and Wedua aye; Marshall absent. Shepard moved that Bill No. 92-22 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Karr, the vote was Wedua, Karr, Teters, Shepard, and Rule aye; Marshall absent. Whereupon, the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to the conaideretlon of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 92-22 waa passed and became Ordinance No. 92-22. Ed Young told about his business and gave some figures on what it coat to run Red X for a year. He also presented tentative plans and showed a drawing showing ideals for his property that they are currently putting fill on. Mr. Witt is going to research gross receipts taxes for businesses. T' Page 6 Minutes April 14, 1992 Alderman Wedua presented bide for a 3 pt. mounted blade for the Ford Tractor were: O'Dell Equipment 5 575.00; Clay County Tractor 5 673.00; Blue Valley Tractor 5 495.00; Platte Ford Tractor 5 645.00. Bides for a weed eater were Sutherland Lumber Co. 5145.00 and Loehr'a for S 130.00. Alderman Rule moved we accept the bid from for the 3 pt. mounted blade at the price of 5 495.00 and the weed eater from Loehr's at the price of 5 130.00. Karr seconded said motion, the vote being Karr, Wedua, Tetera, Shepard, and Rule aye; Marshall absent. Alderman Shepard said she had some complaints about Cerrito needing some repairs end along Vivion Road at the Union Hall, and on Pawnee near the Cashett's residence end also a tree near the Ceahett's. Shepard also asked about the status of the street light on High Drive near the Woods residence. Shepard also said David Brewer had made application to be a volunteer fireman, but has not been contacted. Shepard suggested we look into a Jawa of Life to help in cases of emergencies with wrecks. She stated that if we would have had a Jawa of Life the Mra. Webster might have extricated quicker and therefore her in~uriea would not have so serious. Shepard asked is we were going to get some summer help for Fred and about housing inapectiona. She was concerned about the house that is being built on Pawnee that it might have some problems without proper inapectiona. Shepard also suggested the City buy a beck hoe so we Cthe City) could hook the residences up to the sewer. Chief Bayless stated there were seven C7) agencies working on the Webster wreck and he would give a full report on this at the next meeting. He stated that a Jawa of Life coat in the neighborhood of 5 10,000 to 5 12,000 and the training to learn to use this would coat another 5 40,000.00. Chief Bayless reported the Glock gun training went real well for the 42 or 43 who were in the classes. Two from the Platte County Sheriff's Dept. donated their time in the 24 hour training classes at no coat. A letter from John Brown about the training was read and a letter of thanks from the City of North Kanaaa City Police Department was read thanking Officers Archibald and Peters for their help in the Eighth Annual Snake Saturday Parade on March 14, 1992. The Department of Public Safety handed out thank you's to the residents for using seat belts and helping our department get the 70x + award for seat belt use. This is going to enable ua to get some grant money for other equipment. Carter Petroleum and Walla Fargo are also starting a seat belt program. Mayor Burch appointed all of the Board of Aldermen to be the Police Board. A regular date of the first Tuesday of the month wee set, except the first Tuesday in May. This was scheduled for i I Page 7, Minutes 4-14-92 Tuesday, April 21, 1992 at 6:30 p.m. No further business the meeting adjourned at 11:08 p.m. Acting Secr ary T'