Year: 2011

The Board of Aldermen held a meeting on Tuesday night December 20, 2011 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, JR Fisher and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, City Clerk Paula Brodie, Chief of Police Tom West and Denis Kolb Emergency Management Director.   Also present were Lily Jean Igisomar, Lois Kolb, Crystal Vaughan, Steve Wimpy and Adam Wimpy. Ald. Lett was not present.

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the meeting on December 6, 2011. Ald. Fisher moved to approve the minutes. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley and Fisher voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the budget meeting on December 8, 2011. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley and Fisher voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the budget meeting on December 13, 2011. Ald. Hess moved to approve the minutes. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley and Fisher voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor acknowledged Lilly Jean Igisomar to discuss her request for a business license. She told the Board that she wanted to open an oriental market at the old Goodman Auto Supply Store. She stated that she would be selling oriental foods like what the L & K Market sold while it was open. She stated that there were close to 500 Islanders living between Noel and Neosho that would shop from her. She stated that since L & K Market closed she was shopping at a shop in Arkansas herself. She said that there was a need for the store. She also noted that it would not be geared just for the Islanders, but for anyone. Ald. Kohley moved to approve allowing Ms. Igisomar request to purchase a business license. Ald. Fisher seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess and Fisher voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed whether or not to hire Nick Myers, CPA to do the 2011 Audit or to put it out for bid. Ald Fisher stated that his vote would be to put it out for bid. He stated that he felt promoting competition by putting it out for bid was a good thing. He said that he felt that putting things out for bid would be better for the long term as well as the short term. The Mayor stated he was afraid that putting it out for bid might end up costing the city more. He stated that Nick Myers had done a thorough job doing the city past audits, that he was well known and respected, but it was ultimately up to the Board to decide. Ald Hess stated that he felt that if Mr. Myers did a good job why change now. Ald Fisher stated that he did not think that Mr. Myers did anything except look over what he was given, and that he did not look for any discrepancies. Ald Kohley said he thought Nick did a good job, and was concerned that if the Board put the Audit out for bid it would end up costing more in the long run. Ald. Fisher moved to put out for bid the 2011 Audit. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Fisher and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.  They asked the Clerk to get quotes on running the advertisement from the Neosho Dailey News, Joplin Globe and McDonald County Press.

The Board discussed approving renewing the annual agreement with the Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council. It was noted that the cost was $374.40. The Clerk reminded the Board that the Coordinating Council had put together the cities Hazard Mitigation plan required by FEMA and SEMA this past year.  Ald. Kohley stated that he really didn’t know anything about the organization. The Board asked if the Clerk would contact Harry S Truman Coordinating Council to ask them to have someone present at the next Board meeting to give them information about the Coordinating Council.

The Board discussed renewing the contract with Sullivan Publications to up date City Code Book with ordinances passed during 2011. Ald. Kohley moved to renew the contract with Sullivan publications. Ald. Fisher seconded. Ald. Fisher, Hess and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed Bill No: 2011-427 for Ordinance No: 2011-437 approving the 2012 Budget. The Mayor noted that the Board needed to vote on the 2012 Budget twice, because it needs to be in place before January 1^st.

The Mayor read Bill No: 2011-427 for Ordinance No: 2011-437 for the first reading.

Ald. Kohley moved to approve the first reading of Bill No: 2011-427 for Ordinance No: 2011-437. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess and Fisher voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor read Bill No: 2011-427 for Ordinance No: 2011-437 for the second reading.

Ald. Hess moved to approve the second reading of Bill No: 2011-427 for Ordinance No: 2011-437. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess and Fisher voted aye with 0 nays.

The Department heads gave the following reports:

                                Tom West- regular reports for year end

 

David Brodie Butterfly valve went down at the plant the valve is 20 years old, the valve cost $300.00. Reported that JR Fisher had gotten a donation of a wooden train for Christmas decorations, placed at gazebo

Denis Kolb-  no report. Ald. Kohley reported that the Emergency Management Department had received an email from Susan and Gene Butler in which they expressed how ice it was to receive messages through the IRIS system.

Dawn Bunch – not present.

Paula Brodie       – noted that the Candidate Filing dates are from December 13, 2011 thru   January 17^th from 7:30am to 4:00pm. On January 17^th signups will be until 5:00pm per State Statute. Positions open are Municipal Judge and 1 Aldermen from each ward for 2 year terms.

                           – noted that the City Hall will be closed at 11:30am on    December 23^rd and December 26^th for the Christmas Holiday. The City Hall will also be closed on January 2nd, New Year’s Day.

                          – reported on the new computers. Stated that they were all installed and where working great. – noted that the only main problem was with a compatibility problem with the Jayhawk Water Billing System and Windows 7.

The Board discussed the following old business: none.

Ald. Kohley stated he would like to see a meeting set up between the Emergency Management Department and the City Departments. The Board agreed to hold a meeting at 6:00pm on the 17^th of January 2012 before the regular Board meeting.                                                

The Board discussed the following new Business:

David stated that the Missouri Rural Water Association had nominated the City of Goodman Water Department for Water Department of the year for 2012. He noted that the city was in the top three nominated.

The Board discussed the bills for December 20, 2011 for $38,652.31 including transfers. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the bills in the amount of $38,652.31. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess and Fisher voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald. Fisher seconded. Ald. Kohley, Fisher and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

                                                                                                  __________________________

                                                                                                 Greg Richmond, Mayor

Attest:

______________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk

                                                                              Approved: ____________________

                                                                                               Date: ________________

The Board of Aldermen held a Budget Meeting on Tuesday night December 13, 2011 at 6:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Kristin Lett, Bill Hess and JR Fisher. Also present was City Clerk Paula Brodie and Supervisor David Brodie. Guests included Steve Wimpey.

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.

The Board discussed the budget. The Mayor noted that the only department still in the red was the water department. The Board discussed various ways to bring the water department into the black. After discussion they agreed to a recommendation made by David Brodie to lower the amount in supplies, repairs, etc. from $7,000.00 to $4,000.00. The Board also agreed to move all City Hall cleaning expense from Water to O & M and to lower the percentage of wages paid from Water and raise the wages being paid out of O & M just enough to put the Water department into the black. 

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn the meeting. Ald. Fisher seconded. Ald. Kohley, Fisher, Lett and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

                                                                                           __________________________

                                                                                                Greg Richmond, Mayor

Attest:

______________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk

                                                                                 Approved: ____________________

                                                                                 Date: ________________

The Board of Aldermen held a Budget Meeting on Tuesday night December 8, 2011 at 6:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Kristin Lett, Bill Hess and JR Fisher. Also present was City Clerk Paula Brodie, Supervisor David Brodie and Chief of Police Tom West. Guests included Steve Wimpey.

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.

The Board worked on the Water/ Sewer and Street revenues and expenditures.

The Board took a break at 7:20pm and came back into session at 7:40pm.

Ald Kohley moved to adjourn the meeting. Ald Lett seconded. Ald Hess, Kohley, Lett and Fisher voted aye with 0 nays.

                                                                                           __________________________

                                                                                          Greg Richmond, Mayor

Attest:

______________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk

                                                                                 Approved: ____________________

                                                                                 Date: ________________

 

The Board of Aldermen held a meeting on Tuesday night December 6, 2011 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Kristin Lett, JR Fisher and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, City Clerk Paula Brodie, Chief of Police Tom West and Denis Kolb Emergency Management Director.   Also present was David and Jennifer Hoffman, Ann Johnson, Steve Wimpy and Joyce Haynes from the McDonald County Press.

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the meeting on November 15, 2011. Ald Fisher moved to approve the minutes. Ald Hess seconded. Ald Fisher, Hess, Kohley and voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the budget meeting on November 29, 2011. Ald Kohley moved to approve the minutes. Ald Hess seconded. Ald Hess, Kohley, Fisher and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed their annual donation of $150.00 to the Goodman Betterment Club for the Candy for the Christmas Parade. Ald Lett moved to approve the donation. Ald Fisher seconded. Ald Hess, Fisher, Kohley and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed setting the dates and times for the Candidate Filing. It was noted that State Statutes show the filing should be from December 13, 2011 thru January 17^th from 7:30am to 4:00pm. On January 17^th signups will be until 5:00pm per State Statute. Positions open are Municipal Judge and 1 Aldermen from each ward for 2 year terms. Ald Kohley moved to approve the candidate filing dates of December 13, 2011 thru January 17^th. Ald Fisher seconded. Ald Fisher, Kohley, Lett and   Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed renewing the contract with Sullivan Publications to up date City Code Book with ordinances passed during 2011.The Board decided to table their decision until the next meeting.

The Board discussed renewing the cities membership with Missouri Rural Services for the cities workmen’s compensation insurance. Ald Fisher moved to approve renewing the insurance, and to pay the $200.00 renewal fee. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald Kohley, Fisher, Lett and Hess voted aye with 0nays.

The Board discussed hiring Nick Myers, CPA to complete the cities 2011 Audit. It was noted that Mr. Myers has audited the city’s books for several years. It was noted that he has increased his bid this year by $200.00 from last year. The Board discussed whether or not they would like to bid out the audit this year. Ald Lett stated she felt that she thought that sometimes-new eyes are a good thing. Ald Kohley stated that he was afraid that it might hurt the city to put it out for bid. Mayor Richmond stated that maybe the Board should look into putting the 2012 audit out for bid but go ahead and approve him doing the 2011 audit now. Mayor Richmond stated that Mr. Myers has a good reputation as a CPA. The Board decided to table a final decision until the next meeting.

The Department heads gave the following reports:

Tom West – had no report.

David Brodie- reported that the city had received the check from Moperm to reimburse for the stolen items from the city. Ald Fisher asked if there had been any word on the thefts, David stated not that he knew off and Tom stated that the places he had checked had not received any of the stolen merchandise.

Denis Kolb -had no report

Dawn Bunch – Board had copy of monthly report in their packets.

    Paula Brodie – asked the Board to decide on a date for the second and third budget session. The Board decided on December 8, 2011 and December 13, 2011 at 6:00pm.

                            – noted the letter to Duane Cooper on whether or not the City should be paying employee taxes on the Tax Collector and his wages. She noted that Duane said he would look into it and get back with the Board. Ald Lett asked if it was not true that the Tax Collectors position was changed from an elected to an appointed. The Clerk informed her that the proposition was put before the citizens but that it did not pass, so the Tax Collectors position was still an elected position.

– noted that the Board has been invited to a Grand Opening at the First Community Bank.

– reported that she had received an application for a new Federal License, which will allow the City’s radio’s to run on narrow band which will be required by the FCC after December 2012. She also noted that Jimmie Morgan can reprogram the existing radios. Tom stated that the Police Departments newer radios will be able to be programmed to narrow band when the time comes.

The Board discussed the following old business:                                                 

The Board discussed the following new Business:

David Hoffman was present and stated that he had rented a trailer house at 124 N. Ozark Trail. He stated that he had been gone out on the road and when he got back he realized that they had a break in their line under their trailer. He noted that his wife had not yet moved to the home and the leak had gone on for several days while he was gone. He said that he had contacted his landlord and that the leak had been repaired, however they had received a water bill in the amount of $274.73. The Board discussed adjusting his bill and since he had not lived in the house long enough to have enough bills to average they discussed whether or not to charge him a minimum bill or a bill for the Rural Development average of 5,000 gallons. Ald Lett moved to adjust his water/ sewer bill to the minimum. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald Kohley, Hess, Lett and Fisher voted aye with 0 nays.

David stated that he was trying to get the Christmas decorations up, however David Sarratt had been sick and that he had been sick too. He noted that because of the banks grand opening Dr. Warn Drive will be closed on Friday and Saturday.

Chief West asked the Mayor to help him with traffic for the Christmas Parade.             

The Board discussed the bills for December 6, 2011 for $49,006.61 including transfers. Ald Fisher moved to approve the bills in the amount of $49,006.61. Ald Hess seconded. Ald Fisher, Kohley, Hess and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald Fisher seconded. Ald Fisher, Kohley, Lett and Hess voted aye with 0 nays. 

                                                                                             __________________________

                                                                                                 Greg Richmond, Mayor

Attest:

______________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk

                                                   Approved: ___________________

                                                                                               Date: ________________

   

 

The Board of Aldermen held a Budget Meeting on Tuesday night November 29 2011 at 6:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Kristin Lett, Bill Hess and JR Fisher. Also present was City Clerk Paula Brodie, Municipal Judge Clyde Davidson and Emergency Management Director Keith Kohley. Guests included Lois Kolb, Steve Wimpey and Marshall Long.

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.

The Board worked on the General Fund revenues and expenditures.

The Board took a break at 7:25pm and came back into session at 7:40pm.

Marshall long told the Board that they will need to budget for new radios for the city trucks and city hall because of the change in the frequencies required by the FCC.  He said that he would check the city radios to see if he could program the radios before the Board finalized the budget in case they have to budget for new radios.

Ald Hess moved to adjourn the meeting. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald Hess, Kohley, Lett and Fisher voted aye with 0 nays.

                                                                                           __________________________

                                                                                          Greg Richmond, Mayor

Attest:

______________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk

                                                                                 Approved: ____________________

                                                                                 Date: ________________