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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-09-04MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI SEPTEMBER 4, 1990 A regular meeting of Board of Aldermen of City of Riverside, Missouri was held in the City Hall in Riverside, Missouri on September 4, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. On a roll call, Aldermen Marshall, Karr, Rule and Richardson were present, Teters and Shepard absent and Mayor Burch called said meeting to order. It was decided to dispense with the reading of the mintxtEa of August 21, 1990 for the present time. Raymond D. Woods, 3808 NW 66 Terrace, Kansas City, MO, 64152 presented a business license application for Tri R Delivery at 617 NW Business Park Lane. He said he has an ICC permit to carry freight in 48 states, although he mostly delivers freight in Missouri and Kansas. This was approved subject to the payment of the fee. Harvey A. Jetmore, Jr., 4762 Skyline Drive, Mission, KS 66205 presented business license application for ADT System. Their main office is at 1146 Harrison. This license would be for contract work in the City of Riverside. This was approved subject to the payment of the fee. Carl Gustafson, 505 NW Cherokee, brought to the City's attention that Garney has been doing some grading on the east side of his property and he is wondering if they have a permit. He also said that he has been having problems with water running across his property and the City has corrected most of this. However, it appears that the grading being done by Garney will allow water to drain on his property again. It appeared that Garney did not get a permit to do this grading in the City and he will be asked to present grading plans and to appear before the Planning Commission. Jim Davis, 2404 Osage Circle, presented a grading permit and drawings showing the area to be graded. He said that there had been a question of whether or not he had previously been allowed to do this grading. This will be checked into. The Minutes of August 21, 1990 were read and approved as corrected. The Finance Committee reported that the City has $500,000.00 to go out on bids. Karr moved that Bill No. 90-49 be placed on its first reading, said Bill authorizes the taking of bids on $500,000 and authorizing the creation of an additional City Depositor r Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 2, 9-4-90 for the highest and best bids, seconded by Rule, the vote was Karr, Rule, Richardson and Marshall voted aye; Teters and Shepard absent. Rule moved that Bill No. 90-49 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Karr, the vote was Karr, Rule, Richardson and Rule voted aye; Teters and Shepard absent. Whereupon, the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to consideration b'Y the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 90-49 Wha passed. Chief Fletcher said he checked a few questions pending from the last meeting concerning Northland Alternative Service Program and said that if a fine is levied against a person, his service is in lieu of the fine. The Community Service is ~ in lieu of jail. We can get out of the Service at any time. The questi of who provides~t a fo~t is picked up by the Service nena-mot„ ~c Chief Fletcher requested permission to employ a reserve officer in lieu of Rose Vasquez since she no longer wants to come back to work. He said he and the Corporals interviewed four people, the first three would make good officers and the fourth was questionable, he seemed to have a lot of problems. The one Chief Fletcher thought would make a good reserve officer is Richard Peters. He is working at the Ares nt.ti~;~ at Gladstone, he is certified as a policeman and has -~~~5'`2[s a fire arms instructor through the FBI. He also is a fire fighter. Chief Fletcher i hat three of our Public Safety Officers are in the e e - Ken Soper, Steve Lloyd and Marty Rowe. Karr moved that Bill No. 90-50 be placed on its first reading, said Bill provides for the employment of Richard Peters as Reserve Officer for $7.00 per hour to become effective immediately, seconded by Marshall, the vote was Karr, Richardson, Marshall and Rule voted aye; Teters and Shepard absent. Rule moved that Bill No. 90-50 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Karr, the vote was Karr, Richardson, Marshall and Rule voted aye; Teters and Shepard absent. Whereupon, the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to consideration by the board of Aldermen, Bill No. 90-50 was passed. r Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 3, 9-4-90 Chief Fletcher said that Public Safety Officer Walter Ban needs to be certified and should attend the Highway Pa rol Police Academy for 120 hours. This would be for a three-week period and the cost would be $505.00, including room a board. This certification should be gotten before Walter B n's year of service is completed. Karr moved that Walter B n be authorized to attend the Highway Patrol Police Aca emy for 120 hours for his certification at the cost of $505.00, seconded by Rule, the vote was Rule, Richardson, Marshall and Karr yes, Shepard and Teters absent. Chief Fletcher said that City Attorney Don Witt has reviewed the Claycomo-City of Riverside Mutual Aid Agreement and has made some changes. Chief Fletcher suggest we sign it and forward it to Claycomo for their signature. Karr moved that the City sign the Mutual Aid Agreement with Claycomo for their signature, seconded by Marshall the vote was Rule, Richardson, Marshall and Karr yes, Teters and Shepard absent. Chief Fletcher recommends that the City employ Roy Henderson to replace Vickie Marks in Communications, he said that Supervisor Gram recommended him and feels that he would make a good employee. Rule moved that Bill No. 90-51 be placed on its first reading, said Bill provides for the employment of Roy Henderson as dispatcher in the Communications Department seconded by Marshall, the vote was Karr, Marshall, Richardson and Rule voted aye; Teters and Shepard absent. Karr moved that Bill No. 90-51 be reading, seconded by Rule, the vote Richardson and Rule voted aye; Teters Whereupon, the Bill having been made inspection prior to consideration of tl Bill No. 90-51 was passed. placed on its second was Karr, Marshall, and Shepard absent. available for public ie Board of Aldermen, Chief Fletcher said we have had a part time dispatcher, Patricia Pappert who worked four Saturdays. and she can no longer work the four Saturdays, but can work two Saturdays. Karen Petree would like to work two Saturdays a month. Marshall moved that Bill No. 90-52 be placed on its first reading, said bill provides for the hiring of Karen Petree as r Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 4, 9-4-90 dispatcher for two Saturdays per month, seconded by Rule, the vote was Karr, Rule and Marshall voted aye; Richardson Nay and Teters and Shepard absent. Mayor Burch said that rather that vote on this matter she would like it to be deferred until the next meeting. Chief Fletcher said that Public Safety Officer Mike Shelton would like to purchase some fire safety pamphlets and other items for the Fire Safety Booth at the Fall Festival to be passed out. The cost would be approximately $341.00. Rule moved that the City authorize Mike Shelton to make the purchases suggested to be passed out at the Fall Festival, for the sum of $341.00, seconded by Karr, the vote was Rule, Richardson, Marshall and Karr yes, Teters and Shepard absent. Chief Fletcher said he talked to Red-X and they are willing to let the City sell fire detectors at the Fall Festival at cost. Red-X will make no money and neither will the City. This matter will be looked into. The following Bids were received on twelve alarm systems for the Public Safety people when fighting fires: Conrad Fire Equipment, Inc. Smead Fire Equipment Company $109.87 each = $1318.44 $99.00 each = $1188.00 HOT Fire and Service Equipment $120.00 each - $1440.00 Alternate Business $100 each = $1200.00 Safety Products Co. (did not bid because they did not handle this equipment) Karr moved that we accept the lowest and best bid, that appearing to be Smead Fire Equipment Company for the sum of $1188.00, seconded by Rule the vote was Richardson, Karr, Marshall and Rule yes, Teters and Shepard absent. Karr moved that the Board go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters, seconded by Rule, the vote was Rule, Richardson, Marshall and Karr yes, Teters and Shepard absent. The meeting then went into regular session. Those present were Marshall, Karr, Rule and Richardson, Teters and Shepard absent. r Minutes of Reg. Meeting ' ,,~.) Page 5 9-4-90 /~,~,9~'"Richardson said that he had noticed for quite some time (~- VVV"'""" hat Shear Trucking had a paved lot south of the railroad tracks and wanted to know if this was approved by the City. It was brought out that this parking lot was allowed when Texaco- Conoco applied for their building permit. Richardson said that he had noted that where the new park is located (Zeke Road) that there appears to be a greater incline that had been there previously and that the holiday Sand and Gravel Company probably constructed this. He thought it should be graded down and corrected. Everyone was agreeable. Rule said that the weeds are very high at the new park and something should be done about them. It was suggested that Bob Gieseke be allowed to farm this property until the City is ready to improve it. Mayor Burch said this would be brought up at the Park Board meeting. on Thursday, September 6. Richardson said that all across the country there are different roads designated as Hazmat Roads and feels that we C,-~ should address the situation that all Hazmat trucks should follow a designated route. Richardson said that he would like to see the City do something about annexing Ridgewood. Mayor Burch said that City Attorney Don Witt said that the people in Ridgewood would have to bring their petition to the City. It was brought out that the streets in Ridgewood are not in very good condition. .~'~ Rule said that there are a few signs in the Cit '~~ ~ J~" the business no longer exist and they should be taken downs U" Eli's and Kellys. Also there are weeds which need to be cut. d~,Q}~ Rule brought up the matter of City Attorney Witt's bill ~" being too high. This was discussed and thought it should be checked out to see if different citizens are calling him without permission from the City. The subject of hiring Public Safety Officers without their being certified was discussed. Chief Fletcher suggested to should keep in mind when hiring incentive to work for. Should fitness, etc. the Mayor and Board that they to give them a promotion or an have some programs - physical r Minutes Reg. Meeting Page 6 9-4-90 Chief Fletcher said that he would like to suggest that Vernon Davis' badge be retired; that a plaque should be presented to him with the badge. Vernon Davis has been with the City for 29 years and had some of the First training for the police. The Mayor and Board agreed to this. The fall clean up will be from October 6 thru 20th. Mapcrr Bu'r~Ch amno~riced that there will be a Board MeetiT-g on September 11, 1990. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m. ~-X ~ , r 1