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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-02-20~"l' MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI FEBRUARY 20, 1990 A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri was held in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri on February 20, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. Those present were Aldermen Kuhlman, 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 6, 1990 for the present time. Dave Cochran, 1333 Meadowlark Lane, Kansas City, Kansas was present to answer any questions concerning the 1988-89 City Audit. There appeared to be no questions. Rule moved that we accept the 1988-89 City Audit as presented, seconded by Kuhlman, the vote was Shepard, Teters, Rule, Karr and Kuhlman voted yes, Richardson absent. Jack Seybold, 5219 N.W. Hillside, Kansas City, M0, presented application for business license for S&S Tools, 4435 NW Gateway. This is for the selling of hand and power tools and hardware, etc. Would take orders by phone, mail and walk- ins. Karr moved that Jack Seybold's Business License be approved subject to his securing a Sales Tax Number and payment of the license fee, seconded by Rule, the vote was Teters, Rule, Kuhlman, Shepard and Karr voted yes; Richardson absent. Leann Zimmerman and Gary Brenner were present to talk to the Mayor and Board concerning light fixtures to be placed in the Renner Park. They presented pictures of the type of light fixtures they wanted permission to purchase. Two lights would cost $410 each. Gary Brenner said that he would like to have the footing for the lights poured when the other cement for the shelter house would be poured. This matter was discussed and it was decided to have the engineers check into this type of lights to find out whether or not they would give off sufficient light for the purpose they are to be used. Shepard moved that the City approve the purchasing of the two lights for Renner Park as presented for $410 each (not installed), if the engineer approves same, seconded by Rule, the vote was Karr, Teters, Kuhlman, Shepard, and Rule voted yes, Richardson absent. Don Jack, 6500 Melody Lane, Parkville, MO 64152 was present on behalf of Twin Traffic Marking's proposed building r Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 2, Feb. 20, 1990 on VanDePopulier Road. Mr. Jack explained the drainage of the water on Twin Traffic Marking's property, and discussed the two buildings proposed to be built. Only three of the Aldermen approved of the plans for the buildings. Mayor Burch said that one Alderman was absent and that he should come back to the meeting on March 6, 1990 to see if sufficient approval could be secured for the building plans. The minute of February 6, 1990 were read and approved as corrected. Col. Fletcher said that one of the seminars which was to be held in March has been rescheduled for June and Archibald will attend the meeting in June. Mayor Burch said that Charlie Stewart called her and explained what he plans to do. That he would like to remodel the inside of the greenhouse and the other building on the inside and then will start on the outside. Mayor Burch said that the McMurrays on Pawnee were having problems where the sewer was backing into their house and it had ruined the carpeting in their family room. It appeared to be the problem of the City and Mayor Burch said that she expected the cost of repairs to be very minimal. Mayor Burch said she would like to have the City Engineer advise where the light should be placed on the City's limits of NW Vivion from Gateway to St. Joseph Boulevard. Karr moved that the City Engineer be contacted to get his advice as to where the light should be placed on the City's side at N.W. Vivion, seconded by Shepard, the vote was Rule, Shepard, Teters, Kuhlman and Karr voted yes; Richardson absent. Two letters of appreciation and thanks to the Public Safety Department on how well certain situations were handled in the City were read by Mayor Burch. Mayor Burch said that she met with Chuck Weber, Charlie Hevalo and Mike Burke, also Brenda Teters and Don Teters were present at the Corner Cafe to discuss the improvement of traffic in this area. It was not known how much taxes would be increased if NW Gateway was widened from I-29 to West Platte Road. More information is to secured followed by more meetings and discussions. r Minuts of Reg. Meeting Page 3, Feb. 20, 1990 Mayor Burch said there was going to be a meeting on March 13 to discuss further the Highway and Traffic topic. The Mayors from Houston Lake, Weatherby Lake, Platte Woods, Northmoor and Parkville are invited to attend and they would like to meet in Riverside's City Hall and Riverside host the meeting. Platte County Commission will be here along with Parkville Special Road District. Member Chuck Webber and Councilwoman Sally Johnson. Rule moved that the City of Riverside host the meeting in the City Hall, seconded by Karr, the vote was Kuhlman, Shepard, Karr, Teters and Rule voted yes, Richardson absent. Mayor Burch said that Lucy Webb had contacted her concerning the "Reach Out America Program". She said that Lucy Webb has been working with this program for a long while and now they need more financing. Ms. Webb has asked the City to apply for a grant in the City's name and then the money would be turned over to the Program. It was explained that is the way money is allocated to the Program. This procedure would have to be checked out with the City Attorney to see if this would be satisfactory. A recess was called. Meeting reconvened. Karr, Kuhlman, Teters, Shepard and Rule were present; Richardson absent and Mayor Burch presided over the remainder of the meeting. Karr moved that Bill No. 90-10 be placed on its first reading, said bill provides for the payment of certain indebtedness as listed therein be placed on its first reading, seconded by Kuhlman, the vote was Kuhlman, Karr, Rule, Shepard and Teters voted aye; Richardson absent. Shepard moved that Bill No. 90-10 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Rule, the vote was Kuhlman, Karr, Rule, Shepard and Teters voted aye; Richardson absent. Whereupon the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to the consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 90-10 was passed. Mayor Burch said the City of Riverside was invited to North Kansas City's Snake Parade on March 10, 1990 at 11:00 a.m. The Platte City celebration will be on June 30, 1990 at 4:00 p.m. Notices to sell the two Public Safety Department's vehicles were placed in the Gazette, New Tribune and Antioch Shopper and the following bids were received: r Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 4, Feb. 20, 1990 On Car No. 92 (Ford) - n n n n Craig Newman $750.00 Randy Park 60.00 Kenneth Moore 175.00 On Car No. 94 (Ford) n n Randy Park 80.00 Kenneth Moore 425.00 Rule moved that the City Accept the Highest and Best Bid on the two Public Safety Department's vehicles, same being that of Craig Newman on Car No. 92 for $750.00 and Kenneth Moore on Car No. 94 for $425.00, seconded by Karr, the vote was Rule, Shepard, Karr, Teters, and Kuhlman voted yes; Richardson absent. The January Budget was discussed. Shepard asked when the next Public Safety Meeting will be held. It was agreed to have the meeting on March 6, 1990, at 6:30 p.m. A discussion was had concerning the filling and building in the flood planes. Rule moved that there be a moratorium on filling and building in the flood planes for a period of 6 months, this would be, bounded on the north by the BN railroad Tracks, on the east by I-635; on the south by Missouri River and on the west by the West City Limits, seconded by Shepard, the vote was Karr, Teters, Shepard, Kuhlman and Rule voted yes; Richardson absent. City Clerk Grace Kemerling said she received the Municipal Court report for the month of January 1990. Col. Fletcher said that Gladstone is having a fire fighter course March 26 thru April 30 and he would like to send two people to this since he believes strongly in the program. He would like to have one of the fire fighter courses in Riverside and invite other cities to attend. He said for the three days the cost would be $150 per person and the books would be $168.00. If possible he would like to send three people. Karr moved that Col. Fletcher be authorized to send two people (three if possible) to the Fire Fighter's school as set out above, second by Rule, the vote was Shepard, Karr, Kuhlman, Teters and Rule voted yes; Richardson absent. r MInutes of Reg. Meeting Page 5, Feb. 20, 1990 Col. Fletcher requested permission to send Steve Loyd to Advance Police Defensive Driving School Feb. 26 and 27 at Central Missouri State. Karr moved that Steve Loyd be sent to Advance Police Defensive Driving School Feb. 26 and 27 at Central Missouri State, seconded by Shepard, the vote was Karr, Rule, Kuhlman, Teters, and Shepard vote yes; Richardson absent. Col. Fletcher requested permission for him to attend the Missouri Law Conference April 22 thru 25, 1990 at the Lodge of the Four Seasons. The cost would be lodging $260.00; Registration 90.00 and approximately $63.00 for food for a total of approximately $413.00. Rule moved that Col. Fletcher attend the Missouri Law Conference April 22 thru 25, 1990 at the Lodge of the Four Seasons for a total sum of approximately $413.00, seconded by Shepard, the vote was Kuhlman, Teters, Rule, Shepard, and Karr voted yes; Richardson absent. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at 11:13 p.m. Secretary r