Tuesday November 15, 2016
Regular Meeting
The Board of Alderman held a regular meeting Tuesday night November, 2016 at 7:00 P.M.
Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Alice Kezar, Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley and Roger Coe. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, City Attorney Duane Cooper and Asst. City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Carol Coe, Lois Kolb, Tammie Davis, Nathen Wagner, Porter Wagner, Wally Jeffers and JR Fisher.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
The Board discussed the minutes from the regular Board meeting held on November 1, 2016.
Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on November 1, 2016. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.
The Board discussed the minutes from the Special meeting held on November 8, 2016. Ald. Coe moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting on November 8, 2016. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.
The Board discussed the minutes from the Special meeting held on November 10, 2016. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting on November 10, 2016. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.
The Mayor noted Brittney Smith had asked to be on the agenda to discuss being a foster person for Faithful Friends, but was not able to attend. Asst. City Clerk McNorton explained she wanted to foster animals for Faithful Friends and our code states that you can only have three animals and if you have more you will need a kennel license. The Mayor asked that she be put on the next agenda and hopefully Brittney can attend.
The Mayor noted Shauna Landess was not present to discuss the repairs of her house at 108 W. Williams. It was discussed that she was supposed to attend and have her son inform the Board how long it would take to fix the home. It was agreed to put her on the next agenda and try to contact her to be here.
The Mayor responded to Mr. Fisher’s voter registration question by explaining the voter registration is done by the County Clerk and the City does not deal with that. City Attorney Duane Cooper asked Mr. Fisher what he wanted the City to do? Mr. Fisher stated he had asked for Mr. Coe’s resignation as it is voter fraud. Mr. Cooper explained this is not a City matter and the City is not responsible for who votes and whom they voted for. He told Mr. Fisher that if he wanted to challenge the votes and voters, he needed to file it in Circuit Court. Mr. Cooper did note that if Mr. Coe was to resign, it could cause additional questions.
The Board discussed donating to the Goodman Betterment Club for the Christmas Parade.
It was noted by Mayor Richmond that the City donates $200.00 to the Goodman Betterment Club every year for the Christmas Parade. Ald. Kezar made a motion to donate $200.00 to the Goodman Betterment Club for the Christmas Parade. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.
The Board discussed the First Community Bank Debit Card Applications. Asst. City Clerk McNorton explained the debit cards have to be re-issued because if they are not used every 30 days, they are purged so we now need new cards issued. Ald. Wilson made a motion to apply for new debit cards from 1st Community Bank. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.
Citizens Business: Nathan Wagner asked the Board about the Fireworks Ordinance. The Mayor explained the original Ordinance was done in the late 70’s and at that time there were no fireworks in the City until it was amended in 2004 to allow only the day of the 4th of July from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. Ald. Wilson noted he had looked at other Cities and we are very strict on our Ordinance. He also noted he thought we could look over it more in January or February as the City has a lot going on through the end of the year. It was agreed to discuss it in January or February.
Old Business: Tammie Davis noted she had asked about getting a street light at her residence and wanted to know if the Board had discussed it any further? The Mayor noted the Board had not made any decisions on the street light at this time. Ms. Davis again expressed that she does not feel safe at her home as it is so dark and would really like a light pole put in. Mr. Brodie noted that at his home it was very dark and he had to have the electric company put a pole in at his home and he pays for the pole light monthly. Ms. Davis again asked that the City consider putting in a light at her residence.
Asst. City Clerk noted it was discussed at the special meeting last Thursday November 10, 2016 needing to get 8 Porta-Potty’s at $60.00 each, for a total of $480.00. She wanted to know if the Board wanted to vote to rent then for the Holiday Express Train? Ald. Wilson made a motion to rent 8 Porta-Potty’s at $480.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.
New Business: There was no new business.
Department heads:
Chief Drake- Nothing to report.
Denis Kolb- Nothing to report
Meghan Sexson- Meghan noted we have received a lot of tax Statements back with the
incorrect address and we are spending a lot on postage to re-mail them.
David Brodie – Choice Puppies will allow us to use their parking lot for parking for the
Holiday Express Train and Carrol Bailey will also. He also informed the Board that his
oven thermostat went out and he uses it to check the suspended solids and a new
thermostat is around $375.00 and to get a new oven is $100.00 more. After a brief
discussion, Ald. Kezar made a motion to purchase a new oven at $475.00. Ald. Wilson
seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.
Karla McNorton –The first day of Candidate Filing is December 13, 2016
and the last day is January 17, 2017. I have provided a 2017 Missouri
Election Calendar for you in your packet. She also asked the Board to vote to set
candidate filing dates from December 13, 2016 through January 17, 2016. Ald. Wilson
made a motion to set the candidate filing from December 13, 2016 through January 17,
2016. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.
The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $25,216.30 including transfers. Ald. Kezar
made a motion to approve the bills in the amount of $25, 216.30 including transfers. Ald.
Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.
Ald. Kohley made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.