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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-08-21:-~, ~~:.. rjl i MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF QTY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI ~' AUGUST 21, 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 August 21, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. Aldermen Marshall, Teters, Karr, Shepard, and Rule were present; Richardson absent and Mayor Burch called said meeting to order. It was decided to dispense with the reading of the minutes of August 7, 1990 for the present time. Scotty Bruer, presented Business License Application for Tanknology Corporation International at 404 NW Business Park Lane. This is for underground storage tank testing, cathodic ...protection, and upgrading existing underground storage tanks. Their regional office is in Chicago. This was approved subject to the payment of the fee. Mayor Burch presented to Jackie Downing a plaque in appreciation for all the things she has done for the Public Safety Department and the City and thanked her for them. There were two bids on the police car for sale: Craig Newman $400.00 Fred Wilkin One Dollar above highest but not more than $500. The Brenda Teters requested that chips be placed under the merry-to-round at the park. Mayor Burch read a letter she had written to the Carter Petroleum Company of Liberty, M0. Karr moved that Bill No. 90-46 be placed on its first reading, said bill. provides for the appropriation of money out of the general fund for the payment of certain indebtedness as listed therein," seconded by Teters, the roll was called and vote was Shepard, Teters, Karr, Marshall and Ruled voted aye; Richardson absent. Karr moved that reading, seconded by Karr, Marshall and Whereupon, the Bill inspection prior to c No. 90-46 was passed. Bill No. 90-46 be Marshall, the vote Rule voted aye; having been made ~nsideration by the placed on its second was Shepard, Teters, Richardson absent. available for public Board of Aldermen Bill r T Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 2, 8-21-90 Mayor Burch inquired of the Board whether or not the City should get involved in Reach Out America in their contract to help them get a grant. This was discussed. A contract was drawn up and signed by the Mayor. The contract was sent to Reach Out American for their approval as written. Mayor Burch said that applicants have been reviewed for a street department employee and that they have come up with a Larry Noah, if he can pass the physical examination. Karr moved that the City accept Fred Wilkin's recommendation and hire Larry Noah as street department employee, subject to his passing the physical examination, seconded by Rule, the vote was: Karr, Marshall, Rule, Teters, Shepard voted yes, Richardson absent. Jim Burch, 4902 NW Hillside Road was present on behalf of the Jetts Football players. He inquired as to whether they could build a building to store the equipment the Jetts had. He said if the City wants them to remove it, they would do it at any time and if the concrete slab it is built on had to be removed, they would also remove it. He showed some plans, however, he did not know where the City would want it to be built. Fred Wilkin and Jim Burch will get together to decide where the building should be built. Chief Fletcher explained to the Mayor and Board concerning the NASP program. He said that the City can get some of the people out of the program to work for the City. He said that Buchanan, Clay, Clinton and Platte Counties would be involved and it is usually the people who are arrested and given time and fined to work this off. They are usually the non-violent people. They would have to be supervised and cannot be put to work doing hazardous things. Each person will be provided with a $25,000 insurance policy. Each community participating will have to contribute to the program. Chief Fletcher said that he would oversee the workers. He is also of the opinion that the City can get out of the program at any time. The program will probably start in November 1990. Rule moved that Bill NO. 90-47 be placed on its first reading, said bill authorizes the City to utilize the services of NASP (Northland Alternative Service Program) to implement a r Minuts of Reg. Meeting Page 3, 8-21-90 community service program as a condition of probation for defendants of the City of Riverside Municipal Court System, seconded by Rule, the vote was: Teters, Shepard, Rule, Karr, and Marshall voted aye; Richardson absent. Karr moved that Bill No. 90-47 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Marshall, the vote was Teters, Shepard, Rule, Karr and Marshall voted aye; Richardson absent. Whereupon the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to consideration by the board of Aldermen, Bill No. 90-47 was passed. Mayor Burch reported on the Committee's findings when they went over the bids on the plans for the sewers, drainage and utilities south of No. 9 Highway. They said that Larkins appeared the best bid, however they had a clause in it concerning contingencies and when talking to Larkin & Associates about this they said they had no problem in removing this from the contract. Marshall moved that the Bid of Larkin & Associates in the amount of $28,405.80 be accepted, subject to a contract being brought to the Board to be reviewed and approved to be signed, seconded by Shepard, the vote was, Rule, Karr, Marshall, Shepard and Teters voted yes, Richardson absent. Mayor Burch said that she now would like to pick an ad hoc committee and sit down with them to discuss what would be the best thing to do. She would like the following to be on the Committee: Bill Latta, Bob Gieseke, Ron Super, David Brenner, Ed Rule, Jimmy Karr and John Marshall and anyone else is welcome to come to the meetings. Chief Fletcher said he had inquired about the Ford Taurar which he had previous talked about and wanted the City to purchase for the Public Safety Department. He said he priced the car now and it has gone up considerably, however in the course of conversation the person at the dealer said they were purchasing some cars for the State Highway Department and we could get in on that purchase, a Crown Victoria V-8 for approximately $12,332, whereas the Ford Tauras would be $13,398. A discussion was had concerning the purchase of a Crown Victoria. It was brought out that an additional four year warranty could be purchased for $880.00. Marshall moved that if the Chief Fletcher can get a 302 motor with extended warranty of four years for $500.00 and the price of the car not to exceed the $12,332, that the City r Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 4, 8-21-90 purchase same, seconded by Karr, the vote was Rule no, Karr, Teters, Marshall and Shepard yes, Richardson absent. Chief Fletcher said he has received a resignation from Vickie Marks, Dispatcher, dated August 20, 1990 and would give two weeks notice. Rule moved that Bill No. 90-48 be placed on its first reading, said Bill accepts the resignation of Vickie Marks as of September 3, 1990, seconded by Shepard, the vote was Marshall, Shepard, Karr, Rule and Teters voted aye; Richardson absent. Shepard moved that Bill reading, seconded by Karr, Karr, Rule, and Teters Whereupon, the Bill having inspection prior to conside Bill No. 90-48 was passed. No. 90=48 be placed on its second the vote was Marshall, Shepard, voted aye; Richardson absent. been made available for public ration by the board of Aldermen, Chief Fletcher said he talked to Dr. Noyse about the tranquilizer gun for animals and recommended the 22 caliber with 40 loads which would cost approximately $352.80. He said Dr. Noyse would load the gun with the right size loads and would work with the City. Teters moved that the tranquilizer gun be purchased, seconded by Karr, the roll was called and vote was Marshall, Karr, Teters, Shepard and Rule voted yes, Richardson absent. Mayor Burch announced that on September 21, 1990. the Southwestern Missouri State University is having a seminar on hazardous materials and the cost is $42.50 for eight hour session, this would be at the Northwest Presbyterian Church. Mayor Burch presented to the Board a list of things she would like the Aldermen to consider. She would like to find out what would be their first priorities in getting more money into the treasure and what would be their priorities in spending. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m. r