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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-07-19 ~~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI JULY 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 July 19, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. The roll was called and Aldermen Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua, Shepard and Eckard were present and Mayor Betty Burch called said meeting to order. It was decided to defer the reading of the Minutes of July 5, 1988 until later. Alan Rickey, 2330 N.W. Vivion, presented Applications for three signs at 5100 N.W. Gateway (Chili Phil's). These were approved sub3ect to the payment of the fee. Rodney Ulmer, 5133 Lakewood Drive, Kansas City, Kansas 66106, inquired of the Mayor and Board if they would be in favor of his having another Bingo Business at N0. 9 Highway (Platte Valley Business Park), one of Mr. John Brown's buildings. This would be for day time operation. He said the building would not be ready until February 1989 and if he would be able to obtain license, Mr. Brown would build the inside of the building to his specifications. He said this would be smaller than the other operation. He would operate the new place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Since this ~ area was not zoned for Bingo, this would have to be rezoned. However, the ~ City planned on changing the zoning ordinance and if it were agreeable, this could be included in the new zoning ordinance. The Mayor and Board would discuss this matter a little further and let Mr. Ulmer know of the decision in about two weeks. Steve M. Warger, of McDonald & Warger, Inc. P. 0. Box 236, Liberty, MO 64068 made a presentation on behalf of MoKan Container Service. He said they would like to know if the City would be willing for them to operate their business on Van DePopulier Road which would be to store large containers. They planned to build a building and would make it flood proof. They did not plan to hard surface the area where the containers are stored, however they would have it graveled. They planned to fence the entire area. He said that the Water Company would want them to extend the water to their business and there is an 8" line in the vicinity. They plan on stacking the containers three high. They would be willing to give 10' or 15' on their side of the right of way, more if necessary. He would have the storage area over part of the property and later planned to extend the storage area. He also planned to add to the proposed building. This matter was discussed and the Aldermen are to look over the present place of business and will report back at the next meeting. Mr. Warger is to have a drainage plan along with a plot plan so that the City Engineer can check it out. Winston Peeler, 4600 N.W. Pawnee, presented an application for filling an area located at the southeast corner of I-635 and No. 9 Highways. He ~~ r ~~ Minutes of Reg. Meeting Page 2, 7-19-88 wanted to know if he could have a sign at the are saying: "No Dumping Without Permit". This was in order. The permit would be for six months and if he needed longer, he is to renew the permit. The ordinance on all terrain vehicles is to be studied and brought up at the next meeting. Mayor Burch said that the people with the Apollo building had applied to the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Eckard was excused at 8:30 p.m. Chief Fred McDaniel said that Tom Archibald's three year anniversary would be August 1, 1988 and was entitled to the longevity increase. Karr moved that Bill N0. 88-48 being bill providing for the longevity increase in salary of 1$ of Tom Archibald's base pay becoming effective August 1, 1988, be placed on its first reading, seconded by Burch, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua, and Shepard voted aye; Eckard absent, said bill was accordingly read. Shepard moved that bill No. 88-48 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Wedua, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, ' Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; Eckard absent; said bill was ~ accordingly read. Karr moved that Bill No. 88-48 be placed on its third reading and upon passage of same become Ord. No. 88-48, seconded by Kuhlman, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua, and Shepard voted aye; Eckard absent; said bill was accordingly read, attached hereto and made a part hereof, approved by Mayor Burch and became Ordinance No. 88- 48. The Missouri State Highway is to change the "Yield" sign at N.W. Platte and N0. 9 Highway to "Stop", hoping this will correct the dangerous condition existing at that location. Mayor Burch reported that approximately one year ago they requested a new traffic light at N.W. Platte road and No. 9 Highway. The Highway Department said that at the present time they are low on finances and will put it on the list for replacement. Mayor Burch advised that the Power b Light Company will be installing 20 new street lights and since the light bulbs will be changed as they burn out to the new type of bulb, this will not cost the City any more money. Mayor Burch said that Nancy Hedgecock would like to know if she could ride in the animal catcher vehicle, perhaps when Rick Hedgecock cannot, or perhaps just to go with him. L f 1 Minutes of Reg. Meeting ~ Page 3, 7-19-88 Karr moved that the City allow Nancy Hedgecock to ride in the dog catcher vehicle with Rick Hedgecock or in his place when he cannot. seconded by Shepard, the roll was called and Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; Eckard absent. Mayor Burch reported on the Sewer Committee's meeting. She said there is Block Development Grants available and it was thought we should apply for same. Also low interest bonds were brought up. It was also brought up that between now and the next meeting the Board should be thinking of someway to increase our revenue. Mayor Burch said that the 1987-88 Books are ready to be audited and wanted to know if the Board would be in favor of having them audited. Karr moved that we have Troupe-Kehoe-Whitaker & Kent audit the City's books for 1987-88, seconded by Kuhlman, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; Eckard absent. The minutes of July 5, 1988, were read and approved. The purchasing of a 1987 vehicle from the Missouri State Highway Department was discussed and also a discussion was had on the usage of the other Public Safety Department's vehicles. Every one was in favor of purchasing the 1987 vehicle from the Missouri State Highway Department for the sum of $7900, plus the cost of the City getting the vehicle. Burch moved that Bill No. 88-49 being bill providing for the appropriation of money out of the general fund for the payment of certain indebtedness as listed therein be placed on its first reading, seconded by Karr, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; Eckard absent; said bill was accordingly read. Karr moved that Bill No. 88-49 be placed on its second reading, seconded by Wedua, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; Eckard absent; said bill was accordingly read. Wedua moved that Bill No.88-49 be placed on its third reading and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 88-49, seconded by Shepard, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; Eckard absent. Said bill was accordingly said bill was accordingly read, attached hereto and made a part hereof, approved by Mayor Burch and became Ordinance No. 88-49. i L . . Minutes of Reg. Meeting ~ Page 4, 7-19-88 Gary Kirshner, 4510 N.W. Gateway applied for permit to build a privacy fence between his business (Sandy's Hamburger) and Norms. This was approved. Municipal Court Clerk Kathy Rose presented the Municipal Court Report for the month of June 1988. Said report was accepted. Chief Fred McDaniel reported on the Mail carrier saving the life of a baby, and thought soma type of commendation should be presented to him. Chief Fred McDaniel requested that the City accept the employment of Marty Rowe. He would be doing most of the private investigation. At the present time he is working for the State of Missouri Mental Health and will be resigning to work for the City. McDaniel said that he is fully qualified as a Public Safety officex. He would be doing Public Safety work as well as investigating work. It was also discussed that since Rowe has bean a reserve officer in the City of Riverside for a year that the probation period be waived. Karr moved that the City employ Marty Rowa as a public safety officer as of August 1, 1988; that the City waive the one year probation period, and that same be bill No. 88-50, and placed on its first reading, seconded by Burch, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, ~~ Wedua and Shepard voted aye; Eckard absent; said bill was accordingly read. Shepard moved that Bill No. 88-50 be place on its second reading, seconded by Karr, the roll was called and votes ware as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; Eckard absent; said bill was accordingly read. Burch moved that Bill No.88-50 be placed on its third reading and upon passage of same become Ordinance No. 88-50, seconded by Karr, the roll was called and votes were as follows: Burch, Kuhlman, Karr, Wedua and Shepard voted aye; Eckard absent, said bill was accordingly read, attached hereto and made a part hereof approved by Mayor Burch, and became Ordinance No. 88- 50. There being no further business to come before the Board upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. .~~.. a.~ r