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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-03-05~~ ~ ~/ ~l REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF ~ ~•/ .CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI 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 r Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 2, March 5, 1991 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. r Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 3, March 5, 1991 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 r Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 4, March 5, 1991 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. r Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 5, March 5, 1991 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. r Minutes of Rsg. Meeting Page 6, March 5, 1991 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. ~,...~.,.e~-- r