COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday May 1, 2018
The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday May 1, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley, Calvin Wilson and Ron Johnson. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb, Kevin Keeney, Tammie Davis, Jared Mackall, Roger and Carol Coe, Connie Letourneau, Charlotte Johnson and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.
Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
The Board discussed the special meeting minutes from April 17, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting held on April 17, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed the regular minutes from April 17, 2018. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on April 17, 2018. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed averaging Juanita Readon’s water bill. City Clerk McNorton explained that Mrs. Reardon came in on Thursday April 26, 2018 that she wanted to get her water turned on at 146 S. School St. She had a water leak and was told that she would have to get it fixed and then could ask for a one time average. She has now gotten it fixed and is asking for a one time average. Her bill with the 20% is $677.50, which she has already paid for at the time that David Sarratt verified her water was fixed before she paid the bill. Ald. Johnson asked City Clerk McNorton if it would be 40%. She apologized and stated it would be 40%. After a brief discussion Ald. Wilson moved to approve averaging Juanita Reardon’s water bill for $677.50 including the 40%. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
Mayor Richmond noted the next thing on the agenda was to open bids for the 1996 Ford pickup. He noted there were no bids. If the Board would like, we can put it out for bid again. He then noted there were several employees who were interested in the vehicle. Also, the City is unsure if it would be allowed to sell an item to an employee. It was agreed to have City Clerk McNorton contact the Missouri Ethics Commission and discuss it with them and put it on the next agenda
The Board discussed the first reading by title only Bill NO. 2018-487 Ord. NO. 2018-497, An Ordinance amending the code of the City of Goodman Title VII: Utilities: Chapter 705: Water Regulations: Article II: By adding new section705.255: Adjustments Due to High Water Usage. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading by title only Bill NO. 2018-487 Ord. NO. 2018-497, An Ordinance amending the code of the City of Goodman Title VII: Utilities: Chapter 705: Water Regulations: Article II: By adding new section705.255: Adjustments Due to High Water Usage. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed the first reading by title only Bill NO. 2018-488 Ord. NO. 2018-498, 2018 Adopting Ordinance. (An Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code of Ordinances) Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading by title only Bill NO. 2018-488 Ord. NO. 2018-498, 2018 Adopting Ordinance. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
Unfinished business:
City Clerk McNorton explained that she had made an error. The transportation tax was not put on a primary election ballot. It was put on a general election ballot, all by itself. If the City puts the Use tax on the August election, it will cost the City three times the normal amount of the general election, because it is a primary election. The City will have to put it on the Democratic ballot, Republican, so on. Also, the City already passed the out of state motor vehicle sales tax part that she thought needed to be passed on the Use Tax Ordinance in August of 2016. The City can put the Use Tax on the ballot in April of 2019 and save money. Ald. Johnson asked what the City would get from the Use Tax. McNorton explained that citizens place orders online and pay taxes and we do not receive tax right now. If we have the use tax, we would receive the tax.
City Clerk McNorton noted she spoke with Henson Sanitation and the Spring Cleanup for City will be May 17, 2018. The citizens will need to put the items out the night before.
Nikki Hill has asked that the Special Meeting with HSTCC (Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council.) be June 4, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. if possible, to properly zone the Goodman map. If that date is not available, the next date available is the 18, at 6:00 P.M. after a brief discussion the Board agreed on June 18, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.
The Board discussed purchasing Tasers for the police department. Curt explained Axon Enterprises has two Taser options available. One is purchasing twoX26P Tasers outright for $3052.00 with twelve cartridges or two X26P Tasers with twelve cartridges on the Axon Enterprises program at $3052.00 the first year and $420.00 then next 4 years for a total of $4732.00 and at the end of that 5th year the City will receive two of the newest Tasers Ald. Wilson moved to order the Tasers for $3052.00 for the first year and $420.00 a year the next four years. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed the spec for the gazebo on Main Street. City supervisor Brodie noted he had looked into gazebos and found one with 8 sides, one side left open. 4×4 posts, 36 inch high railing with 3 or 4 inch gap at the bottom, 12 inch decorative lattice work at the top, bench on seven sides, 18 to 20 inches high, 12 to 14 inches wide, all treated lumber all fasteners non rust, wood shingles and must fit on the 16 foot wide existing pad. After a brief discussion, Ald. Kohley moved to put the gazebo out for bid. With the spec City supervisor Brodie provided, until June 5, 2018. Ald. Jonson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
New business: None
Citizens business: Mr. Keeney noted it looks a lot better around town.
Connie Letourneau asked how the City planned to control the stray animal issue. She noted the police officers do not have the time and she is willing to volunteer to pick up the animals. The Board explained it has been an ongoing problem with animals roaming loose. Letourneau believes most of the dogs are from individuals who live in town and members of the Board note that some are from citizens who live outside of town. After one citizen made inappropriate comments, Letourneau left the meeting and stated she would return when the issue was taken more seriously.
Department head reports:
Curt Drake- Curt noted that since Senior Chief David has been injured, he has been updating the policy and procedures policy for the department. According to the policy and procedures the department should have Monadnock batons provided by the City. Ald. Johnson moved to approve purchasing two PR24 baton’s for $ 120.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
Denis Kolb- Keep an eye on the weather through Thursday.
David Brodie-Recreation Department did a lot at the ball park Saturday. They are putting awnings up over the bleachers.
Spoke with MRWA (Missouri Rural Water Association) waiting for them to return my call to get started on the rate study.
Meghan Sexson-Noted the Board has their April report.
Karla McNorton- Nothing to report
The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $7210.81 including transfers. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the bills in the amount $7210.81 including transfers. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.