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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-04-19~d r::~ `-- MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OP RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI APRIL 19, 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 April 19, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. The roll was called and Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua, Shepard and Echard were present, and Mayor Betty Burch called said meeting to order. It was decided to dispense with the reading of the minutes of March 22, 1988; April 5, and April 12, 1988. Pete Highman, 10046 N. Central, Kansas City, MO 64150 presented a business license application and a sign application for Petroten Marketing, Inc. at 101 N.W. Business Park Lane which is a wholesale distributor of petroleum products (home office Fort Scott, Ks) These applications were approved subject to securing a sales tax number and payment of the fees. Richard Melvard, 9804 N.W. 75th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64152 presented Application for Change of Use Permi ~ ation for Business License and Application for a Sign for Kiewitt^~ompant 1333 N.W. Vivion. This would be the office and the company builds highways and bridges. (Their home office is in Omaha, Nebraska). The Change of Use Application ~. was approved, from its former use of a grocery store to a business office. The Applications for Business License and Sign were approved. (Mr. Melvard said he thought they were looking to move in around mid June because of all the remodeling that has to be done on the inside. Terry L. Tackett (Bohnert Construction Company) 9911 Rosehill Road, Lenexa, Kansas 66215 presented a Remodeling Application for Woodbridge Foam Company at 555 N.W. Platte Valley Park. He presented drawings of the remodeling and all appeared to be in order. The application was approved and there appeared to be no fee involved. Joni Jean Hoover, 4435 N.W. Gateway, presented an Application for Business License for The Shampoodle Shoppe at 4435 N. W. Gateway. This is to groom pets. This was approved subject to the payment of the fee. Lawrence Brady, 5407 Foxhill Road, Parkville, Missouri presented an Application for Business License and Application for a Sign Permit for Image Design Group, Inc. 420 Platte Valley Drive. These were approved subject to securing a salre~tax number and payment of the fee. Earl tlswiga3~± 5011 N.W. Gateway, presented an Application for Business License for East Slope Memorial Gardens, Inc. Mr. Aswigas said there were a couple of things he would like to discuss regarding the ordinance, and one is the time limit for markers to be placed on the graves and the other is the time the grave should be dug after it is ordered for a funeral. Mr. T ~ ._ MInutes of Reg. Meeting ~ April 19, 1988, Page 2 Aswigas is to list the items he would like to discuss and return to the Board to discuss same. The application for business license was approved sub3ect to the payment of the fee. Lucy Smith, Attorney, representing Scherer Truck Equipment, Inc. and Mr. Steve Komm of Scherer Truck spoke to the Mayor and Board concerning the agreement they had made with Conoco. Lucy Smith said that for the fill, they let Conoco across their property to have access to Conoco's property south of the BN Railroad tracks. They do not intend to use the area for parking cars or trucks, but do intend to use it for storage. When asked if they would shoot and chip the area, Mr. Komm advised that the fill used on part of the area is crushed asphalt and this would make a good dust free area. However, he said that at the present time they do not plan to shoot and chip the remainder of the area. This matter was discussed. Karr moved that we accept the graveled storage area so long as it remains a storage area, should the use change, then it would have to be black topped, or should complaints from surrounding people complain of dust, then it will have to be blacktopped, seconded by Wedua, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua, Shepard and Eckard voted aye. James E. Brown, Box 10, Rock Port, MO 64482, said that since he had come to see us several weeks .ago, he was not able to work out an agreement ~ with Mr. Hannah for the building for him to wholesale and retail fireworks, however, he now has another area which may work out for him to get. He wanted to know what specifications he would have to follow to build a building for him to retail and wholesale fireworks out of. Chief Fred McDaniel said that one of the main things would be for him to have a sprinkler system in the building. The location of the water line and sewer line was discussed. Mr. Brown is to talk to Chief Fred McDaniel and Mike Shelton concerning any other problems which he may encounter in the construction of a building for his purpose. Mr. Brown was apprised of the fact that should the State or the City pass an ordinance abandoning the sale of fireworks in the City, then he would have to abide by the ruling. He said he understood this situation and said he still felt he would take the chance. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Wilson, 1801 N. W. 45th Court, said that they would like to have a street light in their area. This matter was discussed and Mayor Betty Burch said that she realized that there are places which street lights should be placed and that she will appoint a committee to study the situation and report back. They will then contact the Kansas City Power & Light Company. Mayor Betty Burch thought that KCP&L do have people who will come out and make suggestions for areas where lights are needed most. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson also inquired as to the type of park which was being started south of the Public Library. It was reported that Mr. Ed s I Minutes of Reg. Meeting April 19, 1988, Page 3 :~ Young is building this park. It was the consensus of the people in Indian Hills (reported by the Wilsons) that they were opposed to the park since they felt this would bring the people using the park into the residential areas. This matter would be discussed further with Mr. Young. The minutes of March 22, 1988 were read and approved as corrected. The minutes of April 5, 1988, were read and approved as corrected. Floyd Best spoke to the Mayor and Board concerning the Human Race and Platte Senior Service (OATS). He asked for a contribution to Oats, if the City could make such contribution. This would be discussed further. Mayor Betty Burch recommended that Floyd Best be a member of the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Wedua moved that Mayor Burch's recommendation that Floyd Best be a member of the Zoning Adjustment be accepted, seconded by Burch, the roll was called and Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua, Shepard and Eckard voted aye. Mayor Burch recommended that Wedua be the Representative from the Board of Aldermen on the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Karr moved that we accept the Mayor's recommendation that Wedua be the Representative from the Board of Aldermen on the Board of Zoning Adjustment, seconded by Burch, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua, Shepard and Eckard voted aye. It was brought out that Kitterman on Riverside Street is applying to the Board of Zoning Adjustment for an addition to his existing building, since he will need a variance from the 35' building line. A letter from Larkin and Associates, City Engineers, dated April 14, concerning Gary Gable's building on Vivion and Waukomis Drive was discussed. It was decided to turn the matter over the Chief Fred McDaniels concerning the problems referred to in the City Engineers' letter. Kathy Rose was present to discuss a problem which has arisen concerning the alarm system in the different businesses. She said that the alarms have been going off more than should in some of the businesses and wanted to know if they should charge according to the ordinance or allow so many free answers to the alarms by the Public Safety Department. This matter was discussed and it was the consensus of the Mayor and Board to leave the Ordinance as is. Mayor Burch brought up the subject of John Baldwin wanted to apply for t Minutes of Reg. Meeting April 19, 1988, Page 4 a business license at the location on West Platte Road. He said he would not do any repair work on any equipment outside the building. He would do all work on the inside. After a discussion on the matter, it was the consensus of the Mayor and Board to not allow this type of business on West Platte Road. A letter is to be drafted and approved by City Attorney Don Witt to be sent to John Baldwin. Mayor Betty Burch asked for a report from the Sewer Committee on their meeting with E. T. Archer. Burch reported that from E. T. Archer, Zimmerman, Homer and Stan and Sam Strain were present and information and drawings were given the E. T. Archer concerning present sewers in the city and Zimmerman thought that they have almost enough information and thought that it may not be as bad as it was originally thought to be. Some discussion was had on the funding. They will come back with a five year plan. A letter dated April 8, 1988 from the Water Pollution Control of Kansas City was read, wherein they have requested an increase in the payment for the sewer use. This matter was discussed and it is to be checked out to see whether or not the City will have to have another vote by the people to allow the City to increase the amount from the sewer users to account for the increase. A letter was read from Charles Isley, praising the Public Safety Department for doing a good job in putting out the fire at the Skating Rink. The Minutes of April 12, 1988, were read and approved as corrected. Karr moved that Bill No. 88-31 being bill providing 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 be placed on its first reading, seconded by Burch, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua, Shepard and Eckard voted aye; said bill was accordingly read. Wedua moved that Bill No. 88-31 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Karr, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua, Shepard and Eckard voted aye; said bill was accordingly read. Karr moved that Bill No. 88-31 be placed on its third reading, seconded by Wedua, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua, Shepard and Eckard voted aye; said bill was accordingly read, attached hereto and made a part hereof, approved by Mayor Burch and became ordinance N0. 88-31. Mayor Burch reported that she received an inquiry from Mr. Tarvin who `-- r Minutes of Reg. Meeting ~ April 19, 1988, Page 5 had applied for a building permit in December, 1987 on Strathburry and he was not able to get a loan at that time, and he said when the loan is approved he will be back. He now has obtained the loan and wants to build the house four feet wider. He would like to obtain permission for same. The Board agreed to the four feet wider if it is not in violation of the ordinance. A call was received from a man who would like to have a sale out of his trailer on a parking lot in Riverside. A discussion was had concerning this matter and it was decided that our Ordinances did not allow this type of business. Chief Fred McDaniel had to leave the meeting. Mayor Burch said that Chief Fred McDaniel would like permission to go to Four Seasons for a S day seminar at the cost of $400.00 to the City. He is to pay expenses and they the City is to reimburse him. Karr moved that Chief Fred McDaniel be allowed to go the five day seminar at Four Seasons at the cost of $400.00 seconded by Kuhlman, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua, Shepard ~ and Echard voted aye. Mayor Burch said that Chief Fred McDaniel recommended the employing of Patrick Ferrens in view of the shortage in the Public Safety Department. i.e. Soper - Reserves; Grahm out on maternity leave; Patty will be out on maternity leave; Wiley has been ill; Palmer an injured back; and Woods and Lloyd on reserve leave. Karr moved that the City employ rick Ferrens as full time Public Safety Officer, effective (,/YqA~ l~ /~r~ as recommended by Chief McDaniel and that same be Bill No. 88-32 and pla don its first reading, seconded by Wedua, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua, Shepard and Eckard voted aye; said bill was accordingly read. Karr moved that Bill No. 88-32 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Burch, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua, Shepard and Eckard voted aye; said bill was accordingly read. Wedua moved that Bill No. 88-32 be placed on its third reading, and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 88-32, seconded by Karr, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua, Shepard, and Eckard voted aye; said bill was accordingly read, attached hereto and made a part hereof, approved by Mayor Betty Burch and became Ordinance No. 88-32. t I Minutes of Reg. Meeting April 19, 1988, Page 6 Wedua said that he would like to get some bids to repair High Drive from its Junction with Vivion to I-635; Cerreto Lane; and VanDePopulier roads. He would like to shoot and chip VanDePopulier Road to E. 0. Pully's and overlay the other two roads. The Board was in favor of his securing bids and going over them with the road Committee. City Clerk Donna Wolf reported that there was only one business which required City Attorney to write regarding the payment of the City Business License. Karr moved that the Mayor and Board go into executive session to discuss personnel matters, seconded by Burch, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua, Shepard and Eckard voted aye. The meeting reconvened. The roll was called and Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Eckard were present, Shepard absent; and Mayor Burch presided over the remainder of meeting. Karr moved that Bill NO. 88-33 being bill terminating the services of Donna Wolf as City Clerk and from all other City duties and that same be placed on its first reading, seconded by Burch, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Eckard voted aye; Shepard absent; said bill was accordingly read. Wedua moved that Bill N0. 88-33 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Karr, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Eckard voted aye; said bill was accordingly read. Karr moved that Bill N0. 88-33 be placed on its third reading and upon passage of same become Ordinance N0. 88-33, seconded by Wedua, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Eckard voted aye; Shepard absent; said bill was accordingly read, attached hereto and made a part hereof, approved by Mayor Betty Burch and became Ordinance No. 88-33. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourn-ed at 11:50 p.m. ~/ ~_ r f