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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05-04MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF ALDERMEN RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Tuesday, May 4, 2010 7:00 p.m. The Board of Aldermen for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met in regular session in the Board of Aldermen Chambers at City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri, on Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Mayor Rose called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Kathy Rose, Aldermen Bernie Bruns, Brad Cope, Mike Fuller, David Hurt, Ron Super, and Aaron Thatcher. Also present were City Administrator David Blackburn, City Attorney Nancy Thompson, City Clerk Robin Littrell, Director of Public Works Tom Wooddell, Deputy City Clerk Sarah Wagner, Community Development Director Mike Duffy, Director of Communications Meredith Hauck, Public Safety Director Greg Mills, Capital Projects Engineer Travis Hoover, Finance Director Donna Resz, and Fire Chief Gordy Fowlston. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION Mayor Rose proclaimed the first week of May 2010 as Local Government Week and recited the proclamation. PUBLIC COMMENT None. MINUTES OF 04-17-10 Alderman Bruns moved to approve the minutes of April 17, 2010, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Bruns, Thatcher, Fuller, Cope, Super, and Hurt. Motion carried 6-0. MINUTES OF 04-20-10 Alderman Hurt moved to approve the minutes of April 20, 2010, second by AldermanThatcher. Yes: Hurt, Thatcher, Super, Cope, Fuller, and Bruns. Motion carried 6-0. Motion Approving Riverside Alderman Thatcher moved to approve the liquor license Blast 2010 Liquor License contingent upon State of Missouri approval for the Riverside Blast 2010 Beer Garden, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Thatcher, Cope, Bruns, Fuller, Super, and Hurt. Motion carried 6-0. Resolution 2010-011 Alderman Bruns moved to approve Resolution 2010-011, Bill Pay authorizing the expenditure of funds out of the City Treasury for weeks ending April 23 and April 30, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Bruns, Cope, Hurt, Fuller, Super, and Thatcher. Motion carried 6-0. Resolution 2010-012 Following a brief discussion of the connecting properties and Purchase Real Estate expenses to this point by Board and Community Development 4775 NW Gateway Dr. Director Duffy, Alderman Bruns moved to approve Resolution 2010-012, authorizing execution of real estate contract to purchase property located at 4775 NW Gateway Dr., second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Bruns, Thatcher, Hurt, Fuller, and Cope. No: Super. Motion carried 5-1. Resolution 2010-013 Alderman Hurt moved to approve Resolution 2010-013, Approve Agreement with authorizing execution of a memorandum of understanding, bill Texaco Downstream Prop., of sale, and release of easement from Texaco Downstream Inc. Properties, Inc. and accept conveyance of property in connection with the Argosy Bridge Construction Project, second by Alderman Bruns. Yes: Hurt, Bruns, Thatcher, Fuller, Cope, and Super. Motion carried 6-0. Resolution 2010-014 Discussion by Board, Fire Chief Fowlston and Public Safety Approve purchase of Director Mills concerning fund allocation within the budget, new Pumper Truck for Fire Dept EPA standards, engine costs, and ISO ratings. Following a lengthy discussion it was decided to postpone this issue until the May 11th meeting for further clarification. Alderman Super moved to postpone Resolution 2010-014 until the May 11th meeting, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Super, Thatcher, Bruns, Cope, and Fuller. No: Hurt Motion carried 5-1. Bill No. 2010-034 Fire Chief Fowlston explained process of advertising and Hiring Firefighter answered questions of the Board. Alderman Thatcher moved to Sari Antisdel accept first reading and place Bill No. 2010-034 on second & final reading, second by Alderman Fuller. Yes: Thatcher, Fuller, Cope, Super, Hurt, and Bruns. Motion carries 6-0. Alderman Bruns moved to approve Bill 2010-034 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Cope. Yes: Bruns, Cope, Thatcher, Super, Hurt, and Fuller. Motion carried 6-0. 2 Bill No. 2010-035 Fire Chief Fowlston explained this is the final full-time position to Hiring Firefighter fill. Alderman Fuller moved to accept first reading and place Bill John Fisher No. 2010-035 on second & final reading, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Fuller, Thatcher, Cope, Super, Hurt, and Bruns. Motion carries 6-0. Alderman Super moved to approve Bill 2010-035 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Fuller. Yes: Super, Fuller, Hurt, Thatcher, Bruns, and Cope. Motion carried 6-0. Bill No. 2010-036 City Attorney Nancy Thompson gave overview of proposed Amending Codes for changes. Discussion addressing occupancy, events, liquor Roller Rinks license, and parking issues was held. First reading was given for Bill No. 2010-036. Alderman Bruns moved that Bill 2010-036 be carried over to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board on May 18, 2010 for second reading and to amend Bill 2010-036 by deleting revisions to paragraph #2, second by Alderman Thatcher. Yes: Bruns, Thatcher, Fuller, Super, and Hurt. No: Cope Motion carries 5-1. Bill No. 2010-037 City Attorney Nancy Thompson gave background and statement Appointing Special regarding the need for the services of Cunningham, Vogel, and Counsel for Rost. Following discussion and answering of questions Alderman Telecommunications Thatcher moved to accept first reading and place Bill No. 2010-037 on second & final reading, second by Alderman Bruns. Yes: Thatcher, Bruns, Fuller, Cope, Super, and Hurt. Motion carries 6-0. Alderman Fuller moved to approve Bill 2010-037 and enact said bill as ordinance, second by Alderman Super. Yes: Fuller, Super, Thatcher, Cope, Bruns, and Hurt. Motion carried 6-0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR No report. ADMINISTRATION Community Relations Director Meredith Hauck shared a handout with the Board and explained the 2010 Recycling Challenge. She also reported that the Annual Shred Event was a success and the next event will be in November. A sheet that detailed the All- America City schedule, actions, and budget was passed out to the Mayor and Board. She explained the budgeting of this project and asked the Board if they were in agreement with the budget. Most of the items needed, will be used for future marketing purposes for our city. The Board agreed that the video project should begin immediately. ENGINEERING City Engineer Travis Hoover gave a picture update to show all the progress in the City. Playground equipment installed at Renner Brenner Park, Vivion Road West, 4-way stop at Vivion and Cliffview, poles have been removed around City Hall and sidewalks will be in place soon, Vivion Road bridge over Jumping Branch is being painted, Horizons Lift Station is going through final walk-throughs, Argosy Parkway North is about 20% done with the fill, Briarcliff Parkway and Route 9 has had some complications but are continuing to work. Kansas City, Missouri is installing c.i.p.p. (lining of the pipes) south of 50th Street which is resulting in grading and heavy equipment around that area. FINANCE Finance Director Donna Resz presented an updated calendar to Mayor and Board. There will be a workshop next week at 6 p.m. PUBLIC SAFETY Public Safety Director Greg Mills shared a copy of the latest Athletic League Newsletter to peruse at your pleasure, there was a letter in your packet that gives the City of Riverside a three rear certification as a Storm Ready Community. Thursday, May 6t at 6 p.m. there will be the Annual Public Safety Awards Assembly in the chambers. PUBLIC WORKS No Report. PARKS & RECREATION No Report. LEVEE BOARD REPORT No Report. MAYOR'S DISCUSSION Mayor Rose gave a brief update on the Town Hall meeting. Everyone is very excited about the Master Plan and the new vision being presented and approved on June 1St There are concerns from three families about the public access to the walking trail near Indian Lane. Following discussion it was decided to invite the Indian Hills residents to come to the June 1St meeting at 6 p.m. to voice their opinions and clear communication. The Mayor attended the opening for the Line Creek Trail, it is beautiful. Discussion concerning the delivery times of the newsletter was held and the Mayor suggested that City Administrator Blackburn meet with the post office. Mayor Rose attended the Northland Professionals in Aging. A group from the Platte Woods United Methodist Church did 173 man hours of work with 23 people helping seniors in Riverside and 3800 hours total service hours in this area. We will declare the first weekend of May of every year as Senior Services Weekend to get our own group of volunteers to help seniors in our community. 4 BOARD OF ALDERMEN Alderman Hurt reiterated the Mayor's comments of the importance COMMENTS of volunteers to help seniors, neighbors, or young mothers with children. Be willing to give of some time to help others. Alderman Super gave kudos to the Mayor for her help on Saturday with the Senior Services Weekend. A portion of the work is simply dealing with some of the senior's that don't think they need any help, when they actually do. It is a rewarding effort. He also wondered if the left turn at West Platte and Riverway could be increased by possibly temporarily one minute while there is construction in the area. Alderman Fuller has concerns with lights and would like to see a left hand turn on Woodland. Community Development Director Mike Duffy is finishing a traffic study for that areas Alderman Bruns does not care for the light on Vivion Road and feels it will slow traffic. The other issue is the disturbing loud train horns. Alderman Cope had nothing at this time. Alderman Thatcher suggested that the pumper truck issue be on the May 11'h agenda since there is a meeting that night. MOTION TO ADJOURN Alderman Super moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 p.m., second by Alderman Bruns. Yes: Super, Bruns, Thatcher, Hurt, Cope, and Fuller. Motion carried 6-0. Robin Littrell, City Clerk 5