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

The Mayor noted that the Board of Aldermen is holding a closed session pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (3) to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded.

Ald Kohley moved to go into closed session at 6:00PM. Ald Wilson seconded. Ald Kohley, Hess Lett and Wilson voted aye with 0 nay votes.

The Board came back into open session at 7:10PM

The Mayor stated that he would like to announce that the Board had agreed to offer the Asst. City Clerk job to Karla McNorton.

The Board agreed to ask Crystal to stay on until she has shown Ms. McNorton how to do the next water billing.

Ald. Wilson moved to adjourn the meetings at 7:13PM. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald. Wilson, Hess, Lett and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.                                                                                                                                               

      __________________________

                                                                                           Greg Richmond, Mayor

Attest:

______________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk

                                                                             Approved: ____________________

                                                                                               Date: ________________

The Acting President Lett called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the meeting on April 17, 2012. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

 The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the meeting on April 23, 2012. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the meeting on April 26, 2012. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed Bill # 2012-430 for Ordinance # 2012-440, the revised Budget for 2012

Acting President Lett read by title only for the first reading of Bill # 2012-430 for Ordinance #2012-440.

Ald. Kohley moved to approve the first reading of Bill # 2012-430 for Ordinance #2012-440. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kohley, Hess and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

Acting President Lett read by title only for the second reading of Bill # 2012-430 for Ordinance #2012-440.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve the second reading of Bill # 2012-430 for Ordinance #2012-440. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Lett, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

The Clerk noted that the only changes to the budget were the employee’s raises and moving the Capital Addition from the Recreation Department back to General Fund. It was also noted that the bill was read two times during this meeting as the raises went into effect on April 16^th, 2012.

The Board discussed starting condemnation proceedings of 122 N. School Street. David noted that he and city building inspector William Mosby had inspected the house and Mr. Mosby had told him to tell the board that the house needed to be condemned. Ald. Wilson made the motion to start the condemnation proceedings. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson, Hess and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

 Department heads gave the following reports:

Tom West- Chief of Police Tom West gave the Board a list of prices for a replacement patrol car to replace the white Crown Victoria. Prices were from Joe Watts, Vinita Ok..  He also gave the Board a list of prices from Capitol Chrysler Jeep, who has the Missouri State Contract.  He said that the Chrysler contract was for a new 2012 4WD ½ ton Crew Cab, 4 door Dodge Ram Pickup for $20,377.00. He noted that the new vehicles would include a warranty were the vehicles from Joe Watts are rebuilt wreck cars. Tom recommended purchasing the new versus the used because of the warranty.  Ald. Lett asked why they would want a pickup. Tom said that the Highway Patrol is going to pickups because the Crown Victoria’s are not being made anymore. Crystal Vaughan asked where the money was going to come from in the budget. It was noted that there was nothing set aside for capital additions in the 2012 budget, but the Board could use General Fund CD’s or left over funds in the General Fund from 2011 as they did for the ballpark lights. Ald. Wilson stated that the cars that Joe Watts has are all rebuilt wrecked vehicles. Tom said he would like to see the Board purchase the pickup. Ald. Lett stated that she felt the Board should think about it until the next meeting. It was suggested that the insurance should be looked into before purchasing a different vehicle. Clyde Davidson said it might be good for one Board Member and the Mayor look at the proposals and suggest which would be best to purchase.  The Board agreed to table until the next meeting.

Tom said that the officers would need to qualify at the gun range this year. He asked the Board to allow him to purchase ammunition for them to practice and to qualify. Curt said that he had looked up prices on the internet and he thought $300.00 would cover the costs. Ald. Wilson moved to allow Tom to purchase ammunition for $300.00. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Lett and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

David Brodie –asked the Board to allow him to purchase mosquitoes spray to spray around the town. He said he is had enough to spray the next time but would need more after that. He said it took 2 and ½ gallons per spraying and that the cost was $256.00 per case which is a 5 gallon container. Ald. Wilson moved to allow the purchase of 5 gallons of mosquitoes spray. Ald. Hess second. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Lett and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

David noted that to cut the tree down on Ozark Trail near Mrs. Wilson’s house is going to cost the City $300.00. He said Scott Mitchell is scheduling to get it cut down.

Denis Kolb- had no report 

Dawn Bunch – nothing other than her monthly report.

Paula Brodie –   Noted the notices for Junk/Salvage/Inoperable Cars Etc. in the Boards packet. She asked them if it was OK to use the notices. She said Tom or the City Employees would be placing them at residences around town. She was asked to keep a list of any addresses that the notices are placed.                       

• Noted report from Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council Meeting. She read the paragraph from Bruce Hively from USDA Rural Development.
• Asked the Board how they wanted to handle mowing of properties that have gone into foreclosure. She noted that the charge to mow could be added as a tax lien on each property. Crystal Vaughan stated she hated to see the cost added to the tax lien because whoever buys the residence would have to pay the expense. The clerk noted that she had been receiving complaints from other citizens and that she did not think it would be fair for all of the other tax payers to pay for the mowing of properties that have been abandoned. It was noted that most of the properties have taxes owed on them, so anyone purchasing the properties would know what they were paying before doing so.
• David noted that the city of Joplin is charging $150.00 for each mowing.  The city would not be mowing properties that have people living in the houses. Those owners will still be responsible and tickets will be given to those who do not keep their properties mowed.
• Clyde Davidson said that the Board should set a range to charge varying on the size of the lots. David was asked to contact the City of Joplin to see how they charge. There was discussion on whether the City will hire someone to do the mowing or have the city employees mow the properties. The Board tabled for further discussion at the next meeting

 The Board discussed the following old business:

                            1. Note that the Board is holding interviews of applicants on May 4, 2012 at 6:00PM, under RSMO. 610.021, Section (3) to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the                           employee is discussed or recorded.                  

Tom asked if the Board was going to have speed bumps placed on Janice Street near the park. David said that he did not think it was a good idea.  He said it would make snow plowing difficult; the streets are already in bad shape, and adding speed bumps would not help. Ald. Lett stated that the police needed to patrol more.

Mr. Hensly from 118 Garner Street asked if the Board could supply dirt to help him divert water runoff that is eroding his driveway. He said it started from when the water project was done. Acting President Lett said the Board might want to look at it first before committing to fixing the problem. The Board agreed to look at the situation before making any decision.

Clyde reported that the Recreation Board had purchased the digger, which works well. He noted that nine of the lights that were installed have bad ballasts in them. He said he believed they probably went bad during storage but that they were going to cost $200.00 each to repair. He said Mr. Helm has given the Recreation Board a price on repairing the lights for around $1,000.00. He stated that the Recreation Board might need help with the Sam’s Club bill until they start making money from the concession stand.   He said once they start making money they can pay their bills. Ald. Wilson moved to help the Recreation Board with any shortages. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald. Wilson, Lett, Kohley and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following new business:

Ald. Wilson stated that he had received a phone call from a citizen regarding the tearing down of the chicken houses owned by the Christerson’s. He said that the citizen told him that the trash and insulation is flying around and getting on other peoples properties. The Clerk noted that the city hall had received a complaint in the past and that she had contacted Mrs. Christerson about the complaint and that she immediately took care of the problem. The Board asked Paula to contact Mrs. Christerson telling her of the problem and asking her to talk with her contractors about keeping picked up as they tear down the chicken houses.

Acting President Lett acknowledged JR. Fisher who stated that he is concerned about the break-ins around town. He said that he has been broken into three times, and one of the items stolen was a gun. Chief West told him about a new law that he believed was recently passed by the state legislature. Chief West stated that he believed it read that if someone was breaking into your home or business you are allowed to protect your properties. Chief West also stated that every town and county in the area have had break-ins. He said that all of the law enforcement agencies are working on finding out who is breaking into the houses and businesses.  He said they are working on following up leads and trying to find out who it is. It was asked if the Police Department change up shifts. Chief West stated that they have tried to do that but that it has not helped. Acting President Lett asked Chief West to go ahead and try changing shifts. Chief West stated that Mr. Fisher’s gun is in the computer nation wide as being stolen.                        

Clyde Davidson suggested that by word of mouth neighbors could watch out for neighbor’s properties within a neighborhood.

Acting President Lett acknowledged Kyle Hill from Kurm Radio who stated that he had looked up the Missouri State Statute that Chief West was commenting on. He said it was RSMO 563.041, use of physical force in defense of property. He proceeded to read the statute to the Board.

David suggested the Board not give out legal advice, suggesting citizens should inquire of an attorney as to what is legal or not in regard to the protection of their properties.  

David told the Board that the Community Building had been broken into too and needed a new door. The Board suggested him contact Drew Sarratt for an estimate to install an iron door like he had at the ballpark.

Acting President Lett acknowledged Dawn Bunch who informed the Board that a Bright Futures group was being organized in Goodman. She stated that the group worked to help with the needs of school children, helping to motivate them to stay in school and to help their families. She said that they were hosting a movie night at the Goodman School on Saturday evening at 6:00 PM. She said the movie, hotdogs, popcorn and pop were all free. She said they were hosting the meeting to get information out to the public on the Bright Futures group. She noted that there is a group in Neosho.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $9,339.66 including transfers. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the bills in the amount of $9,339.66. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Wilson, Lett, Kohley and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

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

                                                                                                  __________________________

                                                                                                 Greg Richmond, Mayor

Attest:

______________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk

                                                                                               Approved: ____________________

                                                                                               Date: ________________

      SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

    Friday May 4, 2012 AT

6:00 PM AT THE GOODMAN CITY HALL

1. Call the meeting to order.

2. Vote to go into closed session pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (3) to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded.

3.  Adjourn the meeting.

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday May 1, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the

Goodman City Hall

1.    Call the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

2.    Discuss and approve the minutes from the regular meeting on April 17, 2012 and the special   meetings on April 23, 2012, and April 26, 2012.

3.   Vote two times to approve Bill # 2012-430 for Ordinance #2012-440, the revised Budget.

4.   Discuss starting condemnation proceedings of 122 N. School Street.

 5.   Department head reports:

    Tom West-

    David Brodie

Denis Kolb- . 

Dawn Bunch – Monthly report.

Paula Brodie – Note notices for Junk/Salvage/Inoperable Cars Etc. (Board needs to OK use).                       

                      -  Note report of Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council Meeting.

 6.   Discuss old business:

                            1. Note that the Board is holding interviews of applicants on May 4, 2012  at 6:00PM, under RSMO. 610.021, Section (3) to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded..

7.   Discuss new business:                    

8.   Discuss and vote on the bills including transfers in the amount of $9,339.66.

9.   Adjourn the meeting. 

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.

The Mayor noted that the Board of Aldermen is holding a closed session pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (3) to discuss the hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is being discussed or recorded.

Ald Wilson moved to go into closed session at 5:10PM. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald.    Kohley, Hess, Lett and Wilson voted aye with 0 nay votes.

The Board came back into open session at 6:32 PM.

The Mayor stated that the Board is going to hold more interviews on May 4^th at 6:00PM. He noted that the Board had agreed to take applications through the end of the business day, Friday April 27^th.

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:37PM. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Lett, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.   

                                                                                   __________________________

                                                                                                 Greg Richmond, Mayor

Attest:

______________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk                                         

                                                          Approved: ____________

                                                                                               Date: ________________

      SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

    Thursday April 26, 2011 AT

5:00 PM AT THE GOODMAN CITY HALL

1. Call the meeting to order.

2. Vote to go into closed session pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (3) to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded.

3.  Adjourn the meeting.

      SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

    Monday April 23, 2011 AT

6:00 PM AT THE GOODMAN CITY HALL

1. Call the meeting to order.

2. Vote to go into closed session pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (3) to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded.

3.  Discuss revised budget.

4.   Adjourn the meeting.

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

The Mayor noted that the Board of Aldermen is holding a closed session pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (3) to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded.

Ald Wilson moved to go into closed session at 6:00PM. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald     Kohley, Hess, Lett and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays

No announcements were made from the closed session.

The Clerk presented the revised Budget to the Board, with the $.50 cent increases and the moving of the $10,000.00 from Capital Improvements from the Recreation Department back into the General Fund. The Board agreed that the revised budget looked good and instructed the Clerk to place it on the agenda for the next regular board meeting on May 1st.

Ald Kohley moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 PM. Ald Wilson seconded. Ald Kohley, Lett, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

                                                                                    __________________________

                                                                                                 Greg Richmond, Mayor

Attest:

______________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk

                                                                                              Approved:_____________

                                                                                               Date: ________________

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the meeting on March 20, 2012. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor noted that Mr. Hernandez was not present but he had turned in drawings copies of his house. JR Fisher asked if he had to have a contractor’s license and insurance.

Ald. Lett moved to approve Mr. Hernandez’s building permit for 120 N. School St. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed whether or not to purchase a security camera system for the ballpark. Ald. Lett stated that Stuart had asked her to tell the Board that he had not had time to look for prices for security camera systems. She stated that he would have the figures by the next Board meeting. The Board agreed to table any decisions until the next meeting.

The Board discussed moving the $10,000.00 capital improvement line item from the Recreation Dept. budget back to General Fund. Ald Lett stated that the Board needed to wait until after the lights are installed. She told the Board that the poles were set and the lights are going to be installed tomorrow. The Mayor stated that the Board had designated the $10,000.00 for Recreation Department capital improvements to install the lights. He noted that since then the Board had agreed to go ahead and take $15,000.00 from 2011 carry over General Fund money to pay for the lights. He stated that because the installation of the lights is going to be paid for he would like to see the budgeted amount put back into the General Fund. Clyde stated that would be fine with the Recreation Department, however if the Recreation Board had other items that they needed to purchase he was sure the Board would help with those future purchases.

Ald. Hess moved to transfer the $10,000.00 capital improvement from the Recreation Department back into the General Fund.  Ald Kohley second. Ald. Hess and Kohley voted aye with Ald. Lett voting no.

The Mayor asked the Board if they had made any decisions in regards to employee raises. Ald Kohley stated that he thought the Board needed to decide what they were going to do. He said that he still recommended giving each employee a $1,000.00 bonus designating it for job performance. There was a question of whether or not the City could give bonuses and what would constitute an increase of job performance. Ald. Lett asked that the Board get a reply from Duane Cooper regarding the legality of giving a bonus. The Mayor pointed out that the raises would have to come out of each fund that the employees are paid out of and would be a cost each year from now on, where as the $1,000.00 would be a onetime expenditure. After much discussion the Board agreed to table their decisions until the next meeting to receive a response from the City Attorney

David stated that Paula had received a request from Kristy Winfrey for a street light at the end of Pearl Street. David said there were two lights down that street however if the Board approved another light there is a pole between 119 Pearl and 121 Pearl Street that the light could be installed on. Ald. Lett moved to approve the installation of a light on the pole between 119 and 121 Pearl. Ald Kohley second. Ald. Hess, Kohley and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

 The Department heads gave the following reports:

Tom West-stated he had no reports.

David Brodie – discussed problems with the southwest lift station. He stated that the valve part of the lift station needed to be completely replaced. He noted that the check valve is not working properly and he cannot find replacement parts as it is over 20 years. He said he needed to have it replaced. He pointed out that the Board would have to either hire an engineer to draw up the plans or they could use the plans from the original lift stations to put the project out for bid. He said it was not an emergency but does need to be done as soon as they can put the project together.

                           -  He noted that he had looked at the burned out house at122 N. School Street. He said it was in very bad shape and that William Mosby the City Building Inspector, had not had a chance to come up yet to write up what needs to be done to the house. The Board agreed to go ahead and write the owners asking them to attend the next board meeting to inform the board of what their intentions were on repairing the house. The clerk was instructed to send it registered return receipt.

Denis Kolb- .  not present.

Dawn Bunch – not report.

Paula Brodie –  noted that the Annual Rabies Clinic will be held on April 14, 2012 from 1:00-2:00 PM at the City Hall.                        

The Board discussed the following old business:

Curt Drake stated that he had worked with Reserve Officer Richard Cagle. He said that he thought Officer Cagle will work out well as a reserve officer for the City.                                                   

The Board discussed the following new business:                              

David stated that the city has been nominated for the Missouri Rural Water Association’s Water System of the Year award. He said that the award is given out at a banquet during a training session on May 7^th, 8^th and 9^th. He asked if the Board would like to attend to receive the award if the City wins. They agreed that he should be present to represent the city to receive the award if they win. It was noted that the City was one out of three water systems from the state that were nominated. David noted that he does have vouchers from the Department of Natural Resources to pay for the seminar fees but the Board would have to agree to pay for the hotel at the cost of $84.00 a night. Ald. Lett moved to allow David to attend the training seminar. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Lett noted that Cross Lines had donated $500.00 to help pay for signup fees for children from the area to play summer ball. She also noted that Lowes and Cornerstone Bank have made donations to fund the materials to build the bleachers at the ballpark.

Ald. Lett asked where Stewart should take the mowers to for oil changes and tune ups. It was agreed for him to take them to Carl Parmley’s. She stated that the Zipper needed a bearing for a back wheel. David said he was sure Carl could order the part.

Ald. Lett stated that Stewart was purchasing a machine that drags the field. She said that he was using the funds from a donation from Wal-Mart but was concerned the funds would not be received in time to purchase the equipment before ball season begins. She asked that the Board approve giving him the funds and then Stewart would reimburse the city when the Wal-Mart funds come in. Clyde said there are enough funds in the Recreation Department’s account to pay for the machine.

Clyde reminded the Board that it was getting close to the time that he needs to attend his annual Judges Training. He noted that the funds should be in the Judicial Training fund account.

The Mayor read a letter of resignation from Crystal Nix. It indicated that her last day would be April 20^th, however if the Board wanted her to stay on to help instruct the new clerk she would stay until May 18^th. He said that she might have to work on a part time basis as she might not be able to come in every day.

Ald. Lett moved to accept the resignation. Ald Kohley second. Ald Hess, Kohley, and Lett voted aye, with 0 nays.

The Board agreed to place an advertisement in the Neosho Daily News and the McDonald County Press looking for a new clerk. They also agreed to allow the Mayor to ask Crystal to stay until May18 at lease on a part time basis.

The Board discussed the bills for April 3, 2012 for $25,483.61 including transfers. Ald. Lett moved to approve the bills in the amount of $29,927.19. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kohley, Lett and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

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

                                                                                                 __________________________

                                                                                                 Greg Richmond, Mayor

Attest:

______________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk

                                                                                               Approved: ____________________

                                                                                               Date: ________________

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the meeting on April 3, 2012. Ald. Lett moved to approve the minutes. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Lett and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

 The Board discussed the following old business:

1. The Board discussed whether or not to purchase a security camera system for the ballpark.The Mayor suggested putting in more lighting for the area. Clyde stated that the lights would have to be mounted high so people could not break them. Clyde is to talk to Stewart about it. The Board decided to discuss any decision at a later date.

2 The Board discussed when to go over the Assistant City Clerk’s applications. Mayor Richmond suggested setting a closed personnel meeting to go over the applications to decide which applicants they would like to interview. The Board set Monday April 23rd at 6:00PM.

            3   The Board discussed the property at 122 N. School Street. The Clerk noted that she had not received the certified return receipt. Marshall Long stated he would look at the fire report to see if he had a better mailing address for the owner.

4.  he Board discussed employee’s raises. The Mayor read a letter from City Attorney Duane Cooper in which he reported that it was a violation of the Missouri State Constitution to give bonuses. Ald. Lett stated that she would like to see David Sarratt get more than the discussed $.50 cent raise because it had been a long time since he had received a raise. Ald. Kohley stated that he believed some of the other employees had not received a raise in a longer time than David Sarratt, he would not want to be partial to one employee over another, and therefore would suggest giving all of the employees a $.50 cent an hour raise.

The Mayor acknowledged Steve Wimpey who stated that some companies set a cap to an employees pay. The Clerk asked if cap included cost of living increases. She stated that she had not received a raise or a cost of living increase in 5 years, but the other employees had all received raises three years ago.

The Board discussed whether they should go ahead and give the $.50 cents to each employee. The Mayor stated they might talk about it at the meeting on Monday Night. Clyde Davidson said that the board should be sure that discussing raises in a closed session did not violate the sunshine law. Ald. Hess stated he would like to see the Board go ahead and approve the $.50 cents across the Board and then decide on giving David Sarratt more at the meeting on Monday night. It was noted that the assistant city clerk had recently received a $.50 cent increase after her 90 day probation was over.

Ald. Lett moved to give a across the Board $.50 cent raise to all employees except the Asst. City Clerk. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald Lett, Kohley and Hess voted aye with 0 nos. The Board agreed the raises should start effective April 16, 2012.

he Clerk read the election results and proceeded to swear in Ald. Kohley, Ald. Wilson and Municipal Judge Clyde Davidson.

The Mayor noted that the next item on the agenda was to discuss re-appointing Duane Cooper as City Attorney. Ald. Wilson moved to re-appoint Mr. Cooper as City Attorney. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Lett, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

The next item on the agenda was for the Board to discuss re-appointing Paula Brodie as City Clerk. Ald. Wilson moved to re-appoint Paula Brodie as City Clerk. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Lett, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The following item on the agenda was to discuss re-appointing Tom West as Chief of Police. Ald. Hess moved to re-appoint Mr. West as Chief of Police. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Lett and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed who to appoint as acting President.  Ald. Wilson moved to re-appoint Ald. Lett as acting President. Ald. Hess seconded.  Ald. Hess, Kohley, and Wilson voted aye with Ald. Lett abstaining.

The Mayor noted that the Recreation Board Commissioner had been Ald. Lett, the Street Commissioner had been Ald. Kohley, and the Water/Sewer Commissioner had been Ald. Hess. The Board agreed to keep their positions and appointed Ald. Wilson the Maintenance Commissioner.

The Board discussed whether or not they wanted to change check signers. The Mayor noted that he, Ald. Hess and Ald. Lett could be left on as signers and therefore there would not be a need to do new paper work with First Community Bank.  Ald Wilson made the motion to leave the signers as is. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald Kohley, Lett, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

  The following reports were given:

Tom West- no report.

David Brodie informed the Board that the city well had been hit by lighting a week ago Saturday night, and that it was fixed by Tiff City Pump. He stated that Jim from Tiff City Pump is looking into a alarm system to be placed at the well to notify up to eight designated phone numbers when the water level is getting low so that it can be repaired prior to completely running out of water.

David noted that there were several places around town that needed mowed. The Board agreed a mowing notice be placed on any house that had someone living in it. If the house was empty a letter would be sent to the owner.

David reported that there was a dead Oak tree on South Ozark Trail by Mrs. Wilson’s property that needed to be cut down before it caused damage. The Board agreed for him to contact Scott Mitchell to cut it down.

Reported that he had the Mosquitoes sprayer up and running and would spray for mosquitoes at the beginning of next week.

Denis Kolb- . no reports

Ald. Kohley said that the computer that was once used by the Water Department is available now. He noted that Michael Keels needs to erase everything out of it before the Emergency Management Department could use it.  Ald. Wilson made the motion to pay Mr. Keels $100.00 to erase the memory out of the computer. Ald. Lett seconded. Ald Lett, Kohley, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Dawn Bunch – not present.

Paula Brodie – reminded the Board to bring in their code books to be updated with the 2011 Ordinances.

The Board discussed the following new business:     

The Mayor acknowledged Marshall Long who stated that the Rural Fire Protection District Board agreed to finance the programming of the tornado siren, and noted that the city would maintain ownership of it. He noted that new electronic sirens cost about $8500.00, and that he would try to include two or three in any grant he writes in the future.

Jim Morgan noted as the fire department is a Rural Fire Protection District they would be looking for sirens for the county area in their district too. He also reported David Todd and he were going to install new wiring and an antenna on the top of the water tower on Barlow Street to get prepared for the radio systems going to low band.

Jim Morgan asked to be placed on the list of people that will be notified when the water tower is out of service so that he can help get it back on line. He noted that as a member of the Fire Board it would be very important to be informed whether or not there was a problem with the well or tower. He noted that he had installed the generator at the well on School Street and would know how to start it if there was a problem with the electricity.

The Mayor acknowledged John Luckey, who stated he was representing the Southwest Missouri Drug Task force team. He reported that the team worked in Newton, McDonald and Jasper County area. They are a grant-funded organization, however they do need a 25 percent match to receive the other 75 percent grant funds. He stated that member counties pay $10,000.00 for a membership, large cities pay $5,000.00 and small cities pay $500.00. He stated that what was paid for memberships was used for the 25% match for grant applications. He noted that if the Goodman becomes a member city the Goodman Chief of Police would be on the task force board. He stated that the Task Force Board was going to submit a grant application in July asking for $300,000.00. He wanted the Board to know that even if they could not become a member city the task force would respond if needed. He informed the board that they were the only agency that can do meth lab cleanup.

Marshall Long stated that he would volunteer a $100.00 from the Goodman Betterment Club and $100.00 from the Goodman Fire Protection District to the Southwest Drug Task Force.

Ald Lett moved to make the City a member agency of the Southwest Missouri Drug Task Force by donating $800.00. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald Hess, Kohley, Lett and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

David stated he would like it noted that the Goodman Area Protection District has improved the Goodman Fire department since it became a taxed based fire district. The Mayor stated that he thought they were doing a wonderful job.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $21,587.32 including transfers. Ald. Lett moved to approve the bills in the amount of $21,587.32. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Lett, Kohley, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

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                                                                                                  Greg Richmond, Mayor

Attest:

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Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk

                                                                                               Approved: ____________________

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