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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-09 r ~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI FEBRUARY 9, 1988 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 9, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. On a roll call, Aldermen Karr, Burch, Best, Peeler and Shepard were present Wedua absent for roll call. Said meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Peeler. The minutes of January 29, 1988, were read and approved as corrected. Wedua present this portion of meeting. The minutes of February 2, 1988, were read and approved as corrected. Jim Wakefield, 8123 N.W. 50th Street, Kansas City, MO 64119, presented an application for business license for Wakefield Body Repair and Refinishing of vehicles at 4214 N. W. Riverside Street. Said application was approved subject to securing sales tax number and paying the fee. He said he knew he would have to present an application before the planning commission if he wanted an outside sign. A letter from Don Witt of January 21, 1988 was read this has reference to filing for reimbursement for gasoline tax. A letter of January 14, 1988 from Homer Williams was read. This pertained to work to be done to the ~sil facilities so that the facilities can be used. This matter was discussed and it was decided to clarify with Don Witt what work has to be done so that the ~sil can be used as a holding cell and then have Homer Williams come to the next meeting to see if this can be done for a reasonable amount of money. Also the fact was brought up that the City could go out for bids on the work. Chief Fred McDaniel said that for the past three weeks there has been no trouble at the skating rink. It was brought out that the skating rink does hire two off duty police officers to work at the rink. They work on the outside of the building. It appeared that the Ordinance provided that he is to pay for any police work which is necessary at the Rink. Mayor Pro Tem Peeler said that he had a meeting with Dave Williams of the Water Company. Dave Williams says that there is not a problem in Indian Hills that the water pressure is adequate. A list of the people claiming low water pressure will be given to Dave Williams so that their water pressure in their houses can be checked out. Karr reported on,his calling other people to pick up the debris at 50th Street and said that Mathews was called and did not come out to look at the area. He also called Mr. John Ayers of Midway and he said that he would `, t I Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 2, 2-9-88 pick up the trash for $150.00 per load and thought that there would be six loads, however, this would have to be loaded in his containers by the City. Mayor Pro Tem Peeler and the Board thought his would be the best bid and agreed to accept it. It was reported that E. T. Archer was working on the sewer plan proposal and would be at the next meeting to discuss with Mayor Pro Tem Peeler and the Board. Also the City is also to furnish E. T. Archer with the sewer districts which are already in the City. A letter was read from the City of North Kansas City, Missouri inviting everyone to participate in the Irish Snake Parade on Saturday, March 12, at 11:00 a.m. A letter from Missouri Beautification Association was read requesting all Urban and Rural Cities and Towns within 75 Counties proclaim April 16 to 23rd as "Wake Up to a Beautification America Week". Karr moved that we proclaim the week of April 16 to 23, 1988 as "Wake Up to a Beautification America Week", seconded by Wedua, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Wedua and Shepard voted aye. The matter of the Gary Gable building was discussed and Karr volunteered to talk to Gary Gable prior to any other action being taken ~ concerning the drainage and the up-dated building plans. Mayor Pro Tem Peeler read a letter from the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission wherein enclosed was a proposed ordinance for the city to pass concerning gates and flasher lights to be installed at Mattox Road and BN Tracks. Karr moved that sub3ect to the approval of City Attorney Don Witt, that Bill No. 88-11 being bill providing for the construction of Gates and Lights at Mattox Road and BN Tracks, seconded by Burch, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; said bill was accordingly read. Karr moved that Bill No. 88-11 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Shepard, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; said bill was according read. Karr moved that Bill No. 88-11 be placed on its third reading and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 88-11, seconded by Best, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; said bill was accordingly read, attached hereto and made a part hereof, approved by Mayor Pro Tem Peeler and became Ordinance No. 88-11. The 1987-88 Budget was discussed. Best inquired if everyone had a chance to look over the City Manager's qualifications. L I ~ Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 3, 2-9-88 It was brought out that Ed Rule of the Planning Commission said that he would like to serve on the Board of Zoning Adjustment. This is to be checked out to see whether one person can serve on both Boards. It was suggested the following people be kept in mind for the vacancies in the Board of Zoning Adjustment and Planning Commission: Gary Hohimer, Harold Wall. It is also to be checked out whether or not the people serving on the above two Boards have to be a property owner within the City. It was also agreed by the Board that if anyone is interested in being on the Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Adjustment that they submit a letter to the City stating they are interested. The Mayor and Board will proceed from there City Clerk Betty Burch said that the City received $4,000 on the wrecked vehicle, less $500 deductible. Chief Fred McDaniel said that he was going to send only two people to the Seminar on Fire - Palmer and Simpson. It was brought out that the Corps of Engineers wanted to some core drilling on the City Park area and upon motion by Karr by that would be in ~ order, seconded by Wedua, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Karr, Burch, Best, Wedua and Shepard voted aye. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at 10:08 p.m. ~~ t