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~l REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
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MARCH 5, 1991
A roquiar meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of
Riverside, Missouri was held in the City Hall in Riverside,
Missouri, on March 5, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. Those present were
Aldermen Marshall, Teters, Karr, Shepard and Rule; Richardson
absent and Mayor Betty Burch called said meeting to order.
It was decided to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
February 19, 1991 for the present time.
Terry Anklam, 515 South Quincy, Kansas city, MO 64125,
representing Bernie Mandel for South Atlantic Marketing, presented
business license for said company at 2499 N.W. Tullison Lane. This
is a Seafood Broker and would only have samples at this location.
The Business license for South Atlantic Marketing was approved
subject to the payment of the fee.
John W. Ferguson, Director of Mid-Continent Public Library,
along with Paul White and Lauza Maxwell, presented a Grading Permit
Application and Building Application for a Public Library, located
behind Quick-Trip at the junction of N.W. Vivion and N. W. Gateway.
These applications were approved by Fred Wilken and the Planning
Commission. The Board approved these applications subject to
approval by the City Engineer and payment of the fees.
Mike O'Dell, 6811 W. 63rd Street, O.P., Kansas presented
business license for Holiday Sand & Gravel Company at 3501 Zeke
Road. This was approved subject to the payment of the fee.
Dan Peak, representing Smokey River Partners, applied for a
Special Use in Flood Hazardous Area, a Grading Permit and Building
Application for a building in Platte Valley Business Park.
Karr moved that the Special Use Permit in Flood Hazardous Area
be approved, seconded by Rule, the vote was: Marshall, Teters,
Karr, Shepard and Rule, yes; Richardson absent.
Chuck Isley, 6003 N. Monroe, Gladstone, Missouri was present
to answer any questions regarding his letter to the City concerning
his obtaining a Social Hall Liquor License. He said he would like
to rent out the skating rink to private parties for wedding
receptions, meetings, parties, etc. and the people could bring
their own liquor and set-ups. He said any food would have to be
catered or they could purchase same from his snack stand. He would
not have roller skating when he has the hall rented out to private
parties. This matter was discussed. The Mayor and Board said that
Mr. Isley would have to bring his present application up-to-date,
the Chief of Public Safety would have to check out the application
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and the Cfty would have to check to see if there has been any prior
applicants for this type of liquor license. It will also be
checked out to see if the liquor ordinance will have to be amended,
in this event, advertising and hearings will be necessary. All of
the necessary steps will be checked, including approval by the City
Attorney and Mr. Isley will be contacted. A poll of the Board was
taken and those present have no objections.
A letter dated March 1, 1991 from Gary Brenner to the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen was read by Mayor Burch wherein he was
resigning from the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a member and
Secretary.
Karr moved that the resignation of Gary Brenner from the Board
of Zoning Adjustment be accepted, seconded by Marshall, the vote
was Karr, Teters, Marshall, Rule and Shepard, yes; Richardson
absent.
The minutes of February 19, 1991 were read and approved as
corrected.
The minutes of March 4, 1991 were read and approved.
A recess was called. The meeting reconvened, the roll was
called and Marshall, Teters, Shepard, Karr and Rule were present;
Richardson absent and Mayor Burch presided over the remainder of
the meeting.
The overtime was discussed and Chief Bayless said the reason
for the amount of overtime was due to the numerous fire calls and
reciprocation to the various fire departments.
Jimmy Burch and Steve Warger were present to discuss further
the use of the City's property east of the City Hall's parking lot.
They requested permission to cut some of the trees so that the
fields would be of proper size for playing football. Jimmy Burch
and Steve Warger said that they would plant trees wherever the City
designated in lieu of the trees cut down. The City could choose
the kind of trees too. They said they will not take out any
unnecessary trees. Steve Warger said that they will put a full
page in the year book, referring to the City of Riverside donating
the use of this property to the football league. This matter was
discussed and the Mayor and Board were in agreement that they will
designate where trees should be planted after the grading has been
completed, possibly in the fall.
Mayor Burch said that Charley Stewart was issued a remodeling
permit No. 90-16, on June 14, 1990, for the property adjacent to
his Jockey Club. He was to remodel the building and greenhouse.
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This permit expired on December 14, 1990 and the remodeling is not
complete. Should he ask for an extension of time for the
remodeling, it would expire six months from December 14, 1990. A
discussion was had with regard to what action should be taken.
Shepard moved that the City have City Attorney Don Witt to
proceed in accordance with his prior letter regarding getting the
property cleaned up, seconded by Teters, the vote was: Teters,
Shepard and Marshall, yes; Karr and Rule, no; and Richardson
absent.
This matter will be tabled until the next meeting.
A discussion was had concerning reserving the shelter house at
the Renner Park. The applications will be printed setting out all
rules to be followed for people using the park and it was decided
that a $25.00 deposit should be made. The deposit will be returned
after an inspection by Fred Wilken is made saying that the area has
been cleaned.
Chief Bayless read a letter from Major Ray of the Kansas City
Missouri Police Department commending and thanking the City for the
help he received from Officer Jones in apprehending two men.
Chief Bayless said that all Public Safety Officers and as well
as volunteers needed uniforms and identifications as such. He has
been checking into obtaining patches for them to wear and most
places are asking $3.75 each. However, he checked with a former
supplier and they have 55 patches in stock. They have asked $2.00
each. Chief Bayless requested permission to purchase these for the
sum of approximately $112.13.
Marshall moved that Chief Bayless be allowed to purchase 55
patches for the volunteer firemen at the cost of approximately
$112.13, seconded by Teters, the vote was: Teters, Shepard,
Marshall, Rule, and Karr, yes; Richardson absent.
Chief Bayless said that the detective's car has been dented
and now the area is corroding and an area in the rear is also badly
in need of repair. He has receive a bid of $283.00 for repair of
both areas from C&L. Other bids did not include the rear part of
the vehicle.
Karr moved that the detective's car be repaired for the sum of
$283.00 by C & L Body Shop, seconded by Marshall, the vote was
Marshall, Karr, Teters, Shepard and Rule, yes; Richardson absent.
Chief Bayless requested permission to send Steve Lloyd to a
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seminar on "Investigation of Fatal Accidents" at Warrensburg on
September 18, 19 and 20, 1991 at the cost of $92.40, including
lodging, meals, and travel expenses; there is no tuition, he said
there will be no conflicts with schedule.
Chief Bayless explained he talks to the people who are
selected to attend the seminars to see if they would prefer to
commute or stay at the location of the seminar and then he compares
the expense.
Marshall moved that the City allow Steve Lloyd to attend the
"Investigation of Fatal Accidents" at Warrensburg on September 18,
19 and 20, 1991 at the cost of $92.40, seconded by Karr, the vote
was Shepard, Rule, Teters, Karr and Marshall, yes; Richardson
absent.
Chief Bayless presented a list of Training Videotapes which he
would like permission to purchase at the cost of $375.00. He said
he felt these would be very beneficial to the Public Safety
Department and everyone is welcome to participate in viewing these
videos. This matter was discussed.
Marshall moved that Chief Bayless have permission to purchase
the six videotapes as listed in his letter of March 5, 1991 which
is attached hereto and made a part hereof for the sum of $375.00,
seconded by Karr, the vote was: Marshall, Karr, Shepard, Rule and
Teters, yes; Richardson absent.
Chief Bayless requested permission to purchase three
videotapes for Community Awareness/Elderly/Various Organization to
be presented by the Public Safety Officers, at the cost of $60.00.
He felt these would be quite informative and helpful.
Marshall moved that Chief Bayless have authority to purchase
three videotapes as requested in his letter of March 5, 1991, which
is attached hereto and made a part hereof, seconded by Karr, the
vote was Karr, Marshall, Shepard, Rule and Teters, yes; Richardson
absent.
Chief Bayless presented a form regarding inspection of all
businesses in the City concerning Fire Safety and Hazards. He
plans to write a letter to each business, advising that he plans to
visit them and inspect the premises. If there are corrections to
be made, he will explain to them what should be done and will then
make another inspection at a later date. He said it is imperative
that he do this, which is in accordance with fire regulations.
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Chief Bayless said that one of the dispatchers may leave and
he has interviewed several people for the position. He would like
to recommend one particular person, namely, Louise Russick. who he
feels is qualified if there is a vacancy. He would like permission
to have this person learn the dispatching from the person leaving.
Karr moved that Bill No. 91-12 be placed on its first reading,
said bill provides for the employment of Louise Russick as
Dispatcher at $6.50 per hour, seconded by Marshall, the vote was:
Rule, Shepard, Teters, Marshall and Karr, aye; Richardson absent.
Rule moved that Bill No. 91-12 be placed on its second
reading, seconded by Marshall, the vote was: Rule, Shepard,
Teters, Marshall and Karr, aye; Richardson absent. Whereupon, the
Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to the
consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 91-12 was passed.
Chief Bayless said one of the two other applicants that
applied for the dispatchers position could be considered in the
future and wanted pending permission to employ same should the
occasion present itself.
Marshall moved that Chief Bayless be able to advise the other
applicant that the City would be interested in employing him should
the occasion arise, seconded by Karr, the vote was Karr, Shepard,
Rule, Marshall and Teters, yes; Richardson absent.
Chief Bayless said that he has been working on a manual to be
adopted by the City, which has documentation of procedures to be
followed by the City employees. He will present it to the Mayor
and Board to look over and make any suggestions for changes or
additions and when satisfactory it will be adopted by the Board of
Aldermen.
It was announced that Pride and Progress will be involved in
the "Night Out" (neighborhood watch program).
The Police Cadets will have a meeting at the City Hall on
March 17 at 7:00 p.m.
On April 1, 1991, Pride and Progress will have applications
for anyone wishing to join the Police Cadets.
Chief Bayless said on March 6, 1991, there will be a meeting
of the Chiefs to discuss with Metropolitan Ambulance Service Trust
(MAST) their problem of responding to calls.
Bruce Culley, Auditor, presented to the Mayor and Board their
annual audit. This was discussed.
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Mayor Burch inquired of Mr. Culley if the Inventory was
complete and also the depreciation of the inventory was complete.
He said he asked City Clerk Kemerling to put it on the Computer so
that there would be a running account of the inventory. However,
the results of this transaction was not complete.
Rule moved that the City accept the 1989-90 Audit Report,
seconded by Karr, the vote was: Marshall, Rule, Teters, Shepard and
Karr, yes; Richardson absent.
Mayor Burch said that Larkin and Associates have been working
on the Levee Study and are almost finished. Mr. Vaughn said it
would be a big mistake not to include the private levee in the
study and should ask the special levee people for one half of the
costs. She said that Bill Latta and John Brown are out of the
City. They did tell her that the Corps is going back to
Washington, D.C. to see if they can get some Federal Help on the
Quandario Levee. She said she has received some calls asking where
the study is at the present time and if the moratorium has been
lifted. She said that ff anyone has a large project to be started
they should come and talk to the Mayor and Board.
Karr moved that the City authorize Mayor Burch to negotiate
with the Quandario Levee people to see if they are willing to pay
one half of the cost up to $5,000, seconded by Teters, the vote was
Rule, Teters, Shepard, Marshall and Karr, yes; Richardson absent.
Concerning Jeremiah Finnigan continuing to represent the City
of Riverside and the other four cities and Water District No. 6
in connection with Missouri Cities Water Company's application for
increase in water rates, Karr moved that this matter be pursued if
the other four cities and Water District 6 are also willing to
pursue the matter, seconded by Marshall, the vote was Teters,
Shepard, Karr, Rule and Marshall, yes; Richardson absent.
A proposed "Street Hauling Ordinance" was given to the Board
and they are to study it and a discussion of same will be had at a
later meeting.
Mayor Burch announced that there will be a Board meeting on
March 12, 1991 at 7:30 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon
motion duly made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at 11:00
p.m.
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