April 19, 2011
The Board of Aldermen held a meeting on Tuesday night April 19, 2011 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Calvin Wilson, Alderpersons Greg Richmond, Kevin Reardon, Keith Kohley and Kristin Lett. Also present were City Clerk Paula Brodie, Chief Tom West, Officer Curt Drake, City Supervisor David Brodie and Tax Collector Dawn Bunch. Also present were Alderman Elect Bill Hess and guests included Kayla Vance, JR Fisher, Rhonda Richmond, Debbie Wilson and Joyce Haynes from the McDonald County Press.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
Ald Kohley moved to approve the minutes. Ald Reardon seconded. Alderman Kohley, Reardon, Richmond and Lett voted aye, with 0 nays.
The Board discussed the following old business:
1. The Board discussed the burned out trailer belonging to Joshua Bradford. Ald Kohley stated that he had talked to Steve Bradford, and Steve had told him that they were in the process of cleaning it up. The Mayor told the Board that he felt they should give Joshua Bradford a set time to complete removing the trailer. Supervisor David Brodie gave the Board pictures of the property where the trailer is located. The Board discussed the amount of junk and cars. Ald. Richmond moved to have the Clerk write Mr. Bradford a letter telling him that the board had agreed to give him 60 days to remove the cars, junk and burned out trailer. Ald Lett seconded. Alderman Kohley, Reardon, Richmond and Lett voted aye, with 0 nays.
2. The Mayor noted that Mrs. Keel had not responded to a letter that the Clerk had written her inviting her to the Board meeting to discuss her request for reimbursement on a broken sewer line.
3. David noted that he had received an updated bid from Mike Williams the City’s mower. He said that the expense is already budgeted but do to the increase of gasoline Mike was asking for $10.00 more. David also stated Mike said he would mow and weed eat the new park on Barlow Street for $15.00. David said the bill for each mowing would go from $125.00 to $150.00 if the Board approved. Ald Richmond moved to hire Mike Williams at $150.00 for each mowing. Ald Lett seconded. Alderman Kohley, Reardon, Richmond and Lett voted aye, with 0 nays.
The Board discussed Bill No. 2011-421 for Ordinance No. 2011-431 increasing the minimum sewer rate by $.50. The Mayor read Bill No. 2011-421 for Ordinance No. 2011-431 for the second reading.
Ald Richmond moved to approve the second reading of Bill No. 2011-421 for Ordinance No. 2011-431 increasing the minimum sewer rate by $.50. Ald Kohley seconded. Alderman Kohley, Reardon, Richmond and Lett voted aye, with 0 nays.
The Board discussed Bill No. 2011-422 for Ordinance No. 2011-432 increasing the minimum water rate by $.50. The Mayor read Bill No. 2011-422 for Ordinance No. 2011-432 for the second reading.
Ald Kohley moved to approve the first reading of Bill No. 2011-422 for Ordinance No. 2011-432 increasing the minimum water rate by $.50. Ald Reardon seconded. Alderman Kohley, Reardon, Richmond and Lett voted aye, with 0 nays.
The Board discussed Bill No. 2011-423 for Ordinance No. 2011-433 increasing the minimum commercial water rate by $.50. The Mayor read Bill No. 2011-423 for Ordinance No. 2011-433 for the second reading.
Ald Lett moved to approve the second reading of Bill No. 2011-423 for Ordinance No. 2011-433 increasing the minimum commercial water rate by $.50. Ald Kohley seconded. Alderman Kohley, Reardon, Richmond and Lett voted aye, with 0 nays.
Greg Richmond gave Mayor Wilson his letter of resignation letter resigning his Northward Alderman position, as he had been elected as the new Mayor. Ald. Lett moved to accept his resignation. Ald Kohley seconded. Alderman Kohley, Reardon and Lett voted aye, with Alderman Richmond abstaining.
The Clerk read the Election Certification, which showed that Greg Richmond was elected as Mayor, Dawn Bunch was elected as Tax Collector, Bill Hess was elected as Southward Aldermen, and Kristin Lett was elected as Northward Aldermen.
The Clerk proceeded to swear in the Mayor, Aldermen and Tax Collector.
The Board discussed the open Northward Alderman Position. Mayor Richmond stated that JR Fisher was interested in serving the one year term. It was noted that he had run for the Mayors position and had received several votes. Ald Lett moved to appoint JR Fisher to the Northward Alderman position to complete the one year term. Ald Hess seconded. Aldermen Lett, Kohley, and Hess voted aye, 0 nays.
Ald Lett moved to re-appoint Paula Brodie as City Clerk. Ald Kohley seconded Aldermen Lett, Hess Kohley and Fisher voted aye with 0 nays.
Ald Kohley moved to re-appoint Tom West as Chief of Police. Ald Hess seconded Aldermen Lett, Hess, Kohley and Fisher voted aye with 0 nays.
Ald Lett moved to re-appoint Duane Cooper as City Attorney. Ald Kohley seconded Aldermen Lett, Hess, Kohley and Fisher voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed the position of President elect. Ald. Lett stated that she would be willing to serve. Ald Kohley moved to appoint Ald Lett as President elect. Ald Hess seconded. Aldermen Hess, Kohley and Fisher voted aye with Ald Lett abstaining.
Ald Kohley moved to appoint Ald Lett to the position of Recreation Board Commissioner. Ald Fisher seconded. Aldermen Hess, Kohley and Fisher voted aye with Ald. Lett abstaining.
Aldermen Hess moved to appoint Ald Kohley as street commissioner Ald Lett seconded Aldermen Lett, Hess and Fisher voted aye with Ald Kohley abstaining.
Ald Lett moved to appoint Ald Hess as Water/Sewer Commissioner. Ald Kohley seconded. Aldermen Kohley, Lett, and Fisher voted aye with Alderman Hess abstaining..
Aldermen Kohley moved to appoint Ald Fisher Maintenance Commissioner. Ald Lett seconded. Aldermen Lett, Hess and Kohley voted aye with Ald Fisher abstaining.
Ald Lett moved to appoint Bill Hess as Water/ Sewer Commissioner. Ald Kohley seconded. Aldermen Lett, Kohley and Fisher voted aye with Ald Hess abstaining.
The Board agreed that Aldermen Lett and Aldermen Fisher along with the Mayor would be the new check signers.
The Department heads gave the following reports:
Tom West- stated that his Missouri Federation of Police Chiefs Association summer conference is June 3, 4, 5, and 6th. The seminar fee is $150.00. Ald Lett moved to approve his attending. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald Lett, Hess, Kohley and Fisher voted aye with no nays. Ald Kohley asked how the white car was doing and was told it is OK.
David Brodie-stated that he had called both Master Electric, and Gilliam Electric to give quotes on installing hookups for generators at the Police Department and the City Hall. He stated that only Gilliam Electric responded. David stated that Gilliam Electric looked over both places, and after talking with Brad Lett from Empire District they recommended installing a transfer switch instead of a plug in. David stated that even though it would be more costly it would be safer to install and use a transfer switch. The Mayor suggested not making any decisions now, but to place the item on the next agenda for discussion and possible vote. Calvin Wilson stated that the Board might consider the bid high but for a permanent hookup it probably was not too high.
David stated he would like permission to look into prices for a bush hog to fit behind the tractor. He noted that the Board had approved the bush hog expense in the Street Departments budget for 2011. The Board agreed for him to get some prices and report back at the next Board meeting.
Dawn Bunch – had nothing to report.
Paula Brodie- noted that the City did not get the CDBG Grant to complete the Community Building because the City still has an open grant from the Water Improvement Project. She noted that she had been in contact with Jeff Kormann from the CDBG Compliance Department. She stated that he did say that they had received a letter from Duane Cooper regarding the judgment from the Water Improvement lawsuit. Mr. Kormann told the Clerk that since CDBG had received the letter they would allow the close out of the Water Improvement grant, however it would not affect the outcome of the application for the Community Building this year. Mr. Kormann stated that the City could apply next year after it closes out its existing grant.
The Board discussed the following new business:
Kayla Vance asked the Board to average her water/sewer bill because she had a leak but has since fixed it. . Ald Fisher moved to average her water and sewer bill. Ald Kohley seconded. Aldermen Kohley, Fisher, Lett and Hess voted ayes, with 0 nays
The Clerk noted that the group that has been getting together to discuss how to handle emergencies is meeting on April 21st at 7:00PM at the City Hall. She noted that Greg Gaines from the Red Cross will be present to discuss what is expected by the Red Cross to set up an emergency storm shelter. It was noted that the kind of shelter the group is looking at one that helps people after the storm.
The Board discussed the bills for April 19, 2011 for $20,585.21 including transfers. Ald Lett asked about a bill that was paid to Scott Mitchell who cut down trees behind the police department. She asked why the bill was charged to the Police Department. Ald Kohley asked who authorized the expenditure. David stated that he did as he deemed it an emergency, as the trees were on the police department property and they were rotten. He stated he was afraid that they would fall and land on the house next door. The bill was applied to the police department building repair as the trees were on that property. The Board decided to have the street fund reimburse the police department building repair account for one half of the bill. Ald Kohley moved to approve the bills. Ald Hess seconded. Aldermen Hess, Kohley, Fisher and Lett voted aye with no nay votes.
Ald Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald Hess seconded. Aldermen Hess, Kohley, Fisher and Lett voted aye with no nay votes.
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Greg Richmond, Mayor
Attest:
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Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk
Approved: ____________________
Date: ________________