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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-08-15• ,_ .~ 4 !~~`~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI AUGUST 15, 1989 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 15, 1989, at 7:30 p.m. Those present were Aldermen Kuhlman, Teters, Karr, Shepard, and Richardson present; Rule absent. Mayor Betty Burch called said meeting to order. It was decided to dispense with the reading of the minutes of July 18, 1989, August 1, and August 8, 1989 for the present time. William R. and Nancy L. Siegel, 4317 N. Denver, Kansas City, MO presented business license application for Bob's Grill at 2642 N.W. Platte Road which will be for full restaurant service. They do not have a sales tax number at the present time, but intend to secure one very shortly. Also they do not have a certificate from the County Health Department. The application for Bob's Grill was approved subject to securing a sales tax number, County Health Certificate and payment of the fee. Jim Davis, 2404 Osage Circle, said that on the proposed plat he has presented for approval, there is a lot irregularly shaped from 58' in back to 15' in front and length is 139'. He said according to the recorded plat in Platte City, this has been marked as City property and is a park. He wanted to know if he could level this lot and accordingly properly drain it, then he could start building on the two lots on each side of the City property. It was decided that the City Engineer should look over this property and Mr. Davis would be advised. Robert Lundeen, 7502 South 111th Terrace, representing Twin Traffic Marking Company, was present to see if he could get approval for filling the property on VanDePopulier Road as they had previously requested. It appeared that he did not have the permission from the people on the south (Coleman) of this property and also the area is to be looked over to see if MOKAN has finished their grading and filling. Mayor Burch said that she was willing to meet with Mr. Lundeen, the City Engineer and whoever else wanted to be there in order to work out the problem of drainage. Mr. Lundeen was willing to do this and the date is to be Monday, Aug. 21, 1989 at 9:30 a.m. Leann Zimmerman, of the Park Board, was present and said she wanted to continue moving along with the plan presented for the park. She asked if they could be alloted some of the fund budgeted for the park, perhaps $2500.00 to begin. This would r Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 2, Aug. 15, 1989 be to start seeding and feeding the grass, planting some trees and see what it would cost to install a light, also to gravel the parking area. Karr moved that the City approve up to $2500 to the Park Board to start the seeding, planting of trees and the parking lot and whatever else- can be done for this sum, seconded by Kuhlman, the vote was as follows: Shepard, Teters, Kuhlman, Richardson, and Karr voted aye, Rule absent.. Garry Brenner, 3009 N.W. Vivion Road, representing the Chamber of Commerce, asked the City if they would approve the Chamber of having a dance after the Fall Festival, from 7:30 to 11:00 or 11:30 -- same as last year, only it would be in Dr. Jones Parking Lot. They would also like to get a permit at the appropriate time for selling beer, as they said that is where they made their profit. Richardson said he was opposed to the beer sales, but was in favor of the dance. City Attorney Don Witt said that there is a code section which allows the City to approve an application for an event of this type to a non-for-profit organization. Another matter discussed was the liability insurance which would have to be furnished by the Chamber in the sum of $500,000, and none of the City's Public Safety Officers are to work as security officers at the dance. Teters moved that the City allow the Chamber to have a dance after the Fall Festival from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., seconded by Shepard, the vote was as follows: Karr, Teters, Shepard, Richardson and Kuhlman voted aye; Rule absent. The matter of the City's communication system was discussed and the Aldermen had received copies of bids received. Dwayne Hurlburt and Phil Holman were present to answer any questions the Aldermen or Mayor may have. Shepard wanted to know why the information on the bids was not uniform; that what was shown on the bids by each party did not cover the same type of items. Richardson said that when the communication system was discussed at a prior meeting, he specifically asked several times if the system we now have was working properly and Chief McDaniel said it was. Richardson could not understand if it r Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 3, Aug. 15, 1989 were working properly, why would the whole system have to be replaced. Chief McDaniel said that this was a mobile radio unit and that a base radio was needed. Fred McDaniel recommended that the bid go to Midland Maxon - Independence Communications, Inc. This matter was discussed further. Karr said that he thought the recommendation made by Chief McDaniel was okay, because he said he had looked over the problem probably more than the other Aldermen. Teters said she is not in the radio business but was shocked at the cost. Fred McDaniel said that the antenna on the water tower was a necessary part of the radio system. Teters said that she wanted the city to get what is needed and what would work best. Richardson opposed to the breakdown of the bids. Shepard thought that a better breakdown on the bids should be secured. A recess was called. Meeting reconvened. The roll was called and Kuhlman, Teters, Karr, Shepard and Richardson were present, Rule absent and Mayor Burch presided over the remainder of meeting. City Attorney Don Witt reminded the Mayor and Aldermen that they should be aware of the fact that the City should get a letter form Independent Communications, Inc. on the time table to install the equipment. On the portable radios, Chief McDaniel said that he would want one for himself, the Fire Department and one would be defined as an extra, when one is being repaired. There would be 6 Public Safety Department cars with radios, two for the fire trucks and one extra. Richardson moved that we keep the present communication system we have, that we purchase new radios for the police cars and new portable ones for the Public Safety Officers, seconded by Shepard, the vote was as follows: Teters, Kuhlman, Shepard, and Karr voted nay; Richardson aye and Rule absent. r i Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 4, Aug. 15, 1989 Karr moved that Bill No. 89-55 be placed on its first reading, said bill authorized the City to accept the bid of Independence Communication, Inc. for the sum of $43751.25 for a new communication system, with the appropriate contract approved by City Attorney, seconded Kuhlman, the vote was as follows: Karr, Kuhlman, Teters voted aye; Shepard and Richardson voted nay and Rule absent. Kuhlman moved that Bill No. 89-55 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Karr, the vote was as follows: Karr, Kuhlman and Teters voted aye; Shepard and Richardson voted nay; Rule absent. Shepard said she needed more information and have a breakdown on the bids, at least get bids on comparable items. The matter was discussed further. Don Witt talked to the Mayor and Board concerning the Skating Rink ordinance and what may be expected. Rule is present at this portion of meeting (9:45 p.m.) Mayor Burch explained to the Board that the contract with the Highway Department now reads that the City does not have to accept the approach to Highway No. 9 at the Platte Valley Industrial site until the approach is brought up to City's specifications and that the agreement can be cancelled at any time. Karr moved that the City authorize the Mayor to execute the contract with Missouri Highway Transportation concerning the approach to No.9 Highway and I-635 at the Platte Valley Industrial Park, seconded by Teters, the vote was as follows: Shepard, Karr, Rule, Richardson, Teters and Kuhlman voted aye. Mayor Burch brought the matter of the purchasing of the Communication Department's radio system up to date for Rule's information, it was brought out that Richardson expressed his thoughts that the City did not need a new console and Shepard wanted a better breakdown on the bids; that Fred McDaniel recommended that the bid of Independence Communications, Inc. be accepted. This matter was discussed further. r Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 5, Aug. 15, 1989 Karr moved that Bill No. 89-56 be placed on its first reading, said Bill provides for the City to accept the bid of Independence Communications, Inc. for installation of a new radio system for the City's Communication Department for the total sum of $43,751.25, seconded by Rule, the vote was as follows: Teters, Karr, Kuhlman and Rule voted aye; Shepard and Richardson voted nay. Karr moved that Bill No. 89-56 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Teters, the vote was as follows: Teters, Karr, Kuhlman, and Rule votes aye; Shepard and Richardson voted nay. Whereupon the bill having been made available for public inspection prior to the consideration of the Board of Alderman, Bill No. 89-56 was passed. The minutes of August 1, 1989 were read and approved as corrected. The minutes of July 17, 1989 were read and approved as corrected. The minutes of August 8, 1989 were read and approved as corrected. Shepard moved that Bill No. 89-57 be placed on its first reading, said Bill provides for the appropriation of money out of the general fund of the City of Riverside, Missouri for the payment of certain indebtedness as listed therein, seconded by Kuhlman, the vote was as follows: Karr, Teters, Kuhlman, Shepard, Rule and Richardson voted aye. Shepard moved that Bill No.89-57 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Kuhlman, the vote was as follows: Karr, Teters, Kuhlman, Shepard, Rule and Richardson voted aye. Whereupon the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to the consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 89-57 was passed. Shepard moved that bill No. 89-58 be placed on its first reading, said Bill pertains to Fair Housing, seconded by Karr, the vote was as follows: Karr, Richardson, Shepard, Kuhlman, Rule and Teters voted aye. Shepard moved that Bill No. 89-58 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Karr, the vote was as follows: Karr, Richardson, Shepard, Kuhlman, Rule and Teters voted aye. l Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 6, Aug. 15, 1989 Whereupon the Bill having been made available for public inspection prior to the consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No. 89-58 was passed. Mayor Burch said that everyone had received copy of the overtime to be paid and asked if any questions. There were no questions. Concerning Walter Murphy and Associates, Mayor Burch said that we should read the letter from City Attorney Witt and if there are any questions will look up the Riverside Drainage plan and the Corps Map on the levee and drainage. It was also thought to invite Bill Latta to the next council meeting. Mayor Burch asked if everyone has given thought to Dan Czamanske's proposal for the position of the City Attorney. This matter was discussed. Shepard moved that the City retain Don Witt as City Attorney, seconded by Kuhlman, the vote was as follows: Rule, Shepard, Karr and Kuhlman voted aye; Teters and Richardson voted nay. The matter of load limit signs should be placed on the boulevards was discussed. Richardson brought up the matter of how this would effect the City Park should Zeke Road be closed. It was suggested that this matter would be worked out. City Clerk Grace Kemerling reported that the Municipal Court Report for the Month of July 1989 has been received. Chief Fred McDaniel presented two applications for Public Safety Reserve Officers, Merrilee Beth Crippen and Rose M. Vasquez and suggested they be accepted. Kuhlman moved that Bill No. 89-59 be placed on its first reading, same provides for the acceptance of Chief Fred McDaniel's recommendation that the City hire Merrilee Beth Crippen and Rose M. Vasquez as Public Safety Reserve Officers, seconded by Teters, the vote was as follows: Richardson, Kuhlman, Rule, Teters, Shepard and Karr voted aye. Rule moved that Bill No. 89-59 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Teters, the vote was as follows: r MInutes of Req. Meeting Page 7, Aug 15, 1989 Richardson, Kuhlman, Rule, Teters, Shepard and Karr voted aye. Whereupon, the bill having been made available for public inspection prior to the consideration of the Board of Aldermen, Bill No.89-59 was passed. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m. i r