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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-12-01F +` ~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF HOARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI DECEMBER 1, 1992 A regular meeting of the Hoard of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri, was held in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri, on December 1, 1992, at 7:30 p. m. Those present were Wedua, Teters, Rule and Marshall were present, Karr and Shepard absent. Mark Wintermute, 4408 Indian Lane, spoke to the Haard, with regard to his fence at said address. The Aldermen were to inspect the location of the fence and report their findings. Mr. Wintermute summarized the situation far the Hoard and said he would appreciate his being able to leave the fence as it is and if, in the futur^e, there are any complaints about the fence, he will be willing to rernave the fence at his expense. He also said if the City would need the right of way far any reason, he would be willing to remove the fence, at hid expense. This matter was discussed further. Mayor Burch recommended to the Haard that the fence at 4408 Indian Lane be left as is, with the understanding that if there is a problern with the fence where it is located, the Wintermutes will remove the fence at their expense. Mayor Burch also said that she would write a letter to the Wintermutes setting out this understanding. The Mayor, Berard and Wintermutes agreed to this conclusion. Richard Ditsch, 7912 N. Euclid, Kansas City, Missouri, presented a Business License Application far Barrett Displays, Inc. at 306 NW Business Park lane. This is far the designing of displays and signs. It was brought out that Mr. Barrett was to bring a parking plan to the Board. Mr. Ditsch said he knew that Mr. Barrett was working an the parking plan because he has been par^king his trailers in accordance with the City's Request and was certain that he will provide the City with a parking plan. The Application for Business License far Barrett Displays, Inc. was approved subject to the payment of the fee and providing a parking p 1 an. Richard Ditsch, 7912 N. Euclid, Kansas City, Missouri, presented a Business License Application far Pra Sign, Inc., at 303 NW Business Park Lane. This was approved subject to the payment of the fee. Mr. Wes Seyl ler, 5804 N. Kensington, Kansas City, MO, d/b/a MOKAN Container Co., spoke to the Board with regard to his request to stack containers four high, only on the inner part of area. They would be two high an the fence line and outer parts of his property, then three high on the next line Page 2, Reg. Minutes, 12-1-92 and four an the next line. This matter was discussed and there appeared to be no abjection to his stacking the containers in accordance with the plans he presented. Rule moved that MOKan be allowed to stack the containers in accordance with the plans Mr. Seyller presented, seconded by Wedua, the vote was Wedua, Teters, Rule and Marshall, yes, Shepard and Karr absent. Leann Zimmerman, Chairman of the Park Board, spoke to the Mayor and Berard concerning people from the park have been trespassing an Gary Brenner's property and she requested the Board to approve the building of a fence, which would show the boundaries of the park, between Gary Brenner's property and the park. Leann Zimmerman said that Gary Brenner will help in the construction of the fence. This matter was discussed. Fred Welkin is to get prices an a fence from Beverly Lumber, Payless and Sutherland Lumber. Marshall moved that the City authorize the construction of a fence for an amount not to exceed 't~500.00., seconded by Wedua, the vote was Marshall, Rule, Teters, and Wedua, yes; Karr and Shepard absent. Leann Zimmerman also said that she has gotten a call from one of her neighbors inquiring why there were sa many Rugby Fields and not more Sacker Fields in the Young's Park. Mayor Burch thought that it would be best to place a notice in the paper regarding the plans far the Young Park an January 7, 1993 at 7:00 p. m. far anyone who desires to be heard to be present. Mary Goodell, who provided the Horse and Buggy for Santa in the Rark was present and the Mayor and Board thanked her very much for providing the Horse and Buggy and giving the children rides, it was greatly appreciated by all. Since there was only one bid received on the repair of Mattox Road, it was decided that another bid err two should be received before awarding the bid. Shepard is present this portion of the meeting at 8:40 p. m. Chief Bob Bayless said that Willard Rankin has completed his one year probation period (November 12, 1992) and is entitled to a pay increase and recornmended an increase of one hundred dollars (5100.00) per month, retroactive to November 12, 1992. Marshall moved that Bill Na. 92-66 be placed an its first reading, said Bill provides far increase in pay of one r ., Page 3, Min. Reg. Meet., December i, 1992 hundred dollars 0100) per month for Public Officer Willard Rankin who has completed his one-year probation period on November 12, 1992, seconded by Rule, the vote was Wedua, Teters, Shepard, Rule and Marshall aye; Karr absent. Rule moved that Bill No. 92-66 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Marshall, the vote was Wedua, Teters, Shepard, Rule and Marshall, aye; Karr absent. Whereupon, the Bill having been made available far public inspection prior to the consideration of the board of Aldermen, Bill No.92-66 was passed. A report an Jim Baughman was made. He has been off work on sick leave because of surgery. The Workmen's Compensation people have been contacted to see if they have determined whether or not it is a Workmen's Compensation claim and they advised that this has not been determined. It appeared that Baughman may be able to return to same light office duties and it was recommended that he be paid regular salary until it is determined whether or not it is a Workmen's Compensation claim. Rule moved that Officer Jim Baughman be paid regular salary while he is recovering from his surgery until it is determined whether or not this is a Workmen's Compensation Claim, seconded by Marshall, the vote was Marshall, Rule, Shepard, Teters, and Wedua, yes; Karr absent. Chief Bayless will report when Jim Baughman returns on limited work. Mayor Burch read a letter from Fred Welkin recommend a pay increase far Rick Hedgecock of fifty cents per hour. This matter was discussed and it was decided to table the matter until the next meeting. Marshall rnaved that the Overtime, as presented, be accepted, seconded by Teters, the votes wale Teters, Rule, Shepard, Wedua and Marshall, yes; Karr absent. Chief Sob Bayless spoke to the Mayor and Board regarding his request to employ two reserve officers and one full time officer. He said since last June they have been working with one less officer and it has been quite difficult. He would like to bring in one of the reserve officers as a full time officer and then employ two reserve officers. He would like authority to do this in January, 1993. Shepard moved that as recommended by Chief Bayless that the City employ one full time Public Safety Officer and two Reserve Officers, seconded by Wedua, the vote was Marshall, Wedua, Shepard, Teters, and Rule yes; Karr absent. r I ~.: . . Rage 4, Reg. Meeting, 12-1-92 Chief Bayless said that he and the apartment managers have been having meetings in the past and apprizing them of different matters and in turn he has been getting very goad cooperation from them. Chief Bayless said that he is planning to go to Jefferson City in the morning to check on a grant he has applied with the Missouri Division of Highway Safety. It was suggested that bids on the 1988 Police Car be advertised in the "Dispatch" for opening an December 15, 1992, at the Board Meeting. Chief Bayless requested permission to purchase a video tape for the public safety department which he thinks is quite educational regarding different situations. He said it will probably cost around X400.00 and the money will came out of the training fund. Shepard moved that the video tape as suggested by Chief Bayless be purchased for a sum not to exceed X400.00 and same will be taken out of the training fund, seconded by Marshall, the vote was Shepard, Marshall, Rule, Teters and Wedua, yes; Karr absent. It was brought out that Ordinance No. 92-37 concerning an additional one dollar increase on court cast for Safe Haven (care for battered women and children) was not complete because of the lack of an application. A new ordinance will have to be passed in lieu of 92-37. This was discussed and it was decided to table the matter. There being na further business to come before the Board, upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, meeting add ourned at 10 a 00 p. m. -~-. i ~