Category: Council Minutes

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday October 1, 2019

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Ron Johnson, Ed Tuomala and Calvin Wilson. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb, Kevin Keeney, Bonnie Bainter, Linda Gill, Marshall, Long, Tammie Davis. Greg Beckner, Keith Estes, Darrell Epperson, Sam Boblett, Nicole Sarratt, Tyler Smith, Ray Villa, Heith Lewis, Steve Bradford, Pat and Candace Watson, Nick Smith, JR Fisher, Leann Cooper, Clyde Davidson, Meghan Sprenkle, Kent Hartman, Aaron Hutchison and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and noted Ald. Hallmark was not present.

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting September 17, 2019. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on September 17, 2019. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 and Ald. Johnson abstained.

The Board discussed citizen survey. The Board agreed that it would be tabled until the next meeting since Ald. Hallmark was not present.

The Board discussed using temp service. The Board agreed that it would be tabled until the next meeting since Ald. Hallmark was not present.

The Board opened bids for footers at community building. Before the bids were opened, Mayor Richmond noted that citizen Aaron Hutchison wanted to speak on the subject.
Aaron Hutchison asked the Board how they plan to pay for the community building after it’s built. He explained that it’s going to cost the City more that it’s going to make to maintain it and provided the Board with information from Pineville and the cost to maintain their community Building. Mr. Hutchison noted he felt the funds would be better spent hiring another officer than being spent re-building the community building. The Board thanked him for the information provided and Mayor Richmond noted that the City did not think it would be a big money maker, just want to charge for the cost of the utilities. The Board then opened the first bid from Widener Concrete. The 70×40 footing as drawn and described in bid pack and slab addition as drawn for $7850.00. The second bid is from Stabil-Loc as described in the drawing is $29,080.00. It was noted by the Betterment Club representative Marshall Long that Travis Vic had put in a bid when the City had a special meeting for around $5000.00. It was agreed to table the discussion to the next meeting to locate the bid before the Board voted on the footers.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Bonnie Bainter to discuss street lights. Ms. Bainter asked about getting a street light on her road as she is the only house on that side of Pearl and it’s very dark. It was noted by Chief Drake there have been prowlers spotted in that area.

Mr. Keeney also noted that he had driven around town and there are no street lights on all four corners of Hwy 59 & C Hwy, none on Russell St. and none on the dead end road he lives on.

Mayor Richmond then acknowledged Nikki Sarratt. Mrs. Sarratt asked why the Board wasn’t hiring another officer instead of trying to fire the only officer the City has. Mayor Richmond noted the City is taking applications. It was asked if the Citizens could attend the meeting. It was noted it was a closed meeting by state law, to protect the privacy of the individual.

Mayor Richmond then noted that Mr. Epperson was here to discuss the Police Department and gave him the floor. Mr. Epperson asked the Board to vote on whether they were going to hire him. Mayor Richmond noted the Board would not be voting on whether to hire him as the Board has decided to go in another direction. There was no further discussion.

The Board discussed cameras for police station. It was noted by Chief Drake that he would need at least 5 to 6 cameras. City Supervisor Brodie then noted the Board should consider cameras for the treatment plant and he would need at least 3. After a brief discussion, Ald. Tuomala moved to purchase the $549.00 camera system (same as the ones the City Hall ordered from the previous meeting) and the Blink X32 camera system for $199.00 for the Treatment plant. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed Michael Keels installing cameras for City Hall. City Clerk McNorton asked to have Michael Keels install all the camera systems. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to look at other avenues before having Michael Keels install the cameras.

Discuss renewing Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council (HSTCC) annual membership.
It was asked what all does HSTCC do. It was noted they do grant writing, they did our mapping update, and the City’s Comprehensive Plan. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to table the meeting until the next agenda.

Citizens business: Aaron Hutchison asked the Board how they plan to pay for the community building after it’s built. He explained that it’s going to cost the City more that it’s going to make to maintain it and provided the Board with information from Pineville and the cost to maintain their community Building. Mr. Hutchison noted he felt the funds would be better spent hiring another officer than being spent re-building the community building. The Board thanked him for the information provided and Mayor Richmond noted that the City did not think it would be a big money maker, just want to charge for the cost of the utilities. There was no further discussion.

Unfinished business: Ms. Davis noted that since she last asked for her street light that there was a truck just sitting across the street and she was concerned as it is dark around her home. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to have City Supervisor Brodie and the Board drive around and locate all the areas that need lights.

New business: JR Fisher provided the Board with a copy of page 24 from the 2018 Audit and asked for clarification on the highlighted section. It reads as of December 31, 2018, of the City’s First Community Bank cash and investment balance of $1,238.232, $250.00 was covered by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Insurance and the remaining $988,232 was collateralized with securities held in the Arkansas Banker’s Bank, in the name of the City and pledged to the City. City Clerk McNorton explained that the City’s Bank, First Community Bank is based out of Arkansas. McNorton will ask Auditor Nick Myer’s for clarification on the rest. There was no further discussion.

Linda Gill noted she thought the Ozark Orchard Festival went great and hope it continues and grows. Mayor Richmond noted that there would need to be more volunteers if it’s going to grow. Pat and Candace Watson offered to volunteer for the next Festival. Candace also mentioned she thought it would be great if the City had a Facebook page to promote the Festival. Tax Collector Sexson noted the Festival has its own page.

Mayor Richmond also noted the Christmas Train will be here December 14, 2019.

Department head reports:
Curt Drake: Drake provided the Board with his monthly report.

Drake then informed the Board he had to replace the alternator in the Dodge Truck after replacing the battery. He has not worried about the S.U.V.

The Board then discussed hiring Gary Huff, a 27 year veteran of McDonald County. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to hire Mr. Huff at $13.00 an hour for a 36 hour to full time position.
Ald. Tuomala seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Denis Kolb: Nothing to report.

David Brodie: David noted he would like to have Neosho come down with a camera and look at the sewer lines and clean them before the road is paved. It will cost $5.00 an hour. Ald. Tuomala move to have Neosho come and camera and clean the sewer lines on Whitmore St. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Brodie then noted he would like to wait to wait until the road is being paved before he fixes the berm on the West side of the road as it can be done at the same time.

Brodie also noted that the tree limbs on Whitmore Street are damaging the busses. The lights on the top are being knocked off. He would like to get a tree trimmer in here and trim the tree limbs. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to get some quotes in trimming the tress.

Brodie then noted that Kevin Carter is doing great.

Brodie also noted He and Kevin started filling pot holes today.

Meghan Sexson: Nothing to report.

Karla McNorton: The Board has their June financial Statements.

McNorton also noted that Today was Paula Brodie’s last day and Shirley Igisomar is doing well.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $31,678.18 including transfers. Ald. ________ moved to approve the bills in the amount of $31,678.18 including transfers. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. _______ made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ald. ____________ seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday September 3, 2019

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Beth Hallmark, Ron Johnson, Ed Tuomala and Calvin Wilson. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, City Attorney Duane Cooper and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Greg Beckner, Jerry Bates, Roy Foust, Clyde Davidson, Kevin Keeney, JR Fisher Bill Weber, Craig Wilson, Nick Smith and Sally Carroll form the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting August 20, 2019. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on August 20, 2019. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Hallmark, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from the public hearing August 22, 2019. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the public hearing held on August 22, 2019. Ald. Tuomala seconded. Ald. Hallmark, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye and Ald. Johnson abstained.

Mayor Richmond addressed the Board and Citizens. Mayor Richmond noted that he has always tried to run the meetings easy going and let people speak freely, but the last few meetings have gotten out of hand. The meetings need to be run with decorum. At future meetings, if you want to speak and were unable to get on the agenda by Thursday, you will need to fill out the paper (shown to the citizens) before the meeting starts, so the meetings can be ran the correct way. Mayor Richmond also noted that the minutes are to be kept to a certain extent, but will not be kept word for word. The minutes will be a synopsis of the meeting.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Craig Wilson to discuss flooding on Whitmore Street.
Mr. Wilson asked if the Board had decided to do anything with the flooding on Whitmore Street as he has flooding with the heavy rains. After discussing several points, Ald. Johnson moved to cut the berm on the west side of Whitmore St. Ald. Hallmark seconded. Ald. Johnson, Hallmark, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the citizen survey. Ald. Hallmark provided the Board with a rough draft of the survey she would like to send out. Ald. Hallmark also noted that she had researched the price to mail them at $250.00 to $300.00, depending on whether it is a postcard or a tri-fold. Ald. Hallmark also noted the citizens can do the survey online and we will collect the data and can publish online. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to put it on the next agenda.

The Board discussed using temp service for the openings at City Hall. Ald. Hallmark feels it would be beneficial to consider using a temp. service as they can send out qualified people as it allows us to adjust more quickly when needing help and the City can get a rapport with temp services, so they may be used in the future and the temp. service knows what we are need. Ald. Hallmark understands it won’t help in our immediate situation, but could help in the future. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to put it on the next agenda.

The Board discussed putting cameras in City Hall. Mayor Richmond noted that City Clerk McNorton has provided the Board with four different options and the Mayor would like the Board to look over them and it will be put on the next agenda for further discussion

City Clerk McNorton explained that the Board has to make a motion to remove Dana Cornwell from online access to checking accounts from First Community Bank and McNorton has to provide the minutes showing the motion before they will remove her from having access. Ald. Hallmark moved to remove Dana Cornwell from having online access to the checking accounts from First Community Bank. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Hallmark, Tuomala voted aye and Ald. Wilson abstained.

Unfinished business: Mayor Richmond noted the Annual Ozark Orchard Festival is the last Saturday in September (September 28, 2019) from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

New business: Ald. Hallmark asked about updating the council and staff on the website. City Clerk McNorton noted she is the one to do that.

Ald. Hallmark then discussed removing access to all Social Media, gambling and shopping sites. After a brief discussion, Ald. Hallmark moved to restrict access to all Social Media and gambling sites. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Hallmark, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Hallmark also noted that in response to the Audit of segregation of duties, she would like to get a job description and a standard operating procedure for each, so the City can see where there may be a problem and how to correct it.

Ald. Hallmark also brought up whether the City was removed from the ballpark account.
Clyde Davidson explained several reasons why the ballpark was on the City’s account and it was discussed speaking with the auditor Nick Myers, CPA on how to proceed.

Department head reports:
Curt Drake: Chief Drake noted the brakes on the Dodge Ram were fixed.
Curt then explained that at his training the week prior, he found out the City will have to purchase a new reporting system in the near future and will be getting quotes and will bring them as soon as he gets them.

Denis Kolb: Not present.

David Brodie: City Supervisor Brodie noted that the Shea Homes lift station is having a problem with float one. Brodie is keeping an eye on it and will know in the morning if he will need to proceed with fixing the issue.

The Bid for the community building footings is out in the paper.

The building that houses the mowers at the ballpark has been vandalized. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to move the mowers to the treatment plant.

David noted that he has received an application for the City worker position and would like permission for him and the Mayor to interview? It was agreed to have the Mayor and Brodie do the interview and hire the applicant.

Meghan Sexson: Nothing to report

Karla McNorton: Has several applications and would like permission for herself and the Mayor to go through them and set up interviews. The Board agreed.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $40,736.40 including transfers. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the bills in the amount of $40,736.40 including transfers. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Hallmark, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ald. Tuomala seconded. Ald. Johnson, Hallmark, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday August 20, 2019

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Beth Hallmark, Ron Johnson, Ed Tuomala and Calvin Wilson. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, City Attorney Duane Cooper and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Nick Myers, CPA, Misty Farmer, Lois Pace, Keith Kohley, Linda Gill, Debbie Wilson, Rhonda Richmond, Tammie Davis, Greg Beckner, Jerry Bates, Pat and Candace Watson, Roy Foust, Clyde Davidson, Phyllis Peery, Kevin Keeney, Fred Sexson, Lois Kolb and Sally Carroll form the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting July 16, 2019. Ald. Hallmark noted that Jerry Bates had asked why the Mayor would not step down. Mayor Richmond noted that question should be directed at county. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on July 16, 2019 with the noted amendment. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Hallmark, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from the public hearing July 16, 2019. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the public hearing held on July 16, 2019. Ald. Hallmark seconded. Ald. Johnson, Hallmark, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from the special meeting July 25, 2019. Ald. Johnson noted the minutes show that Ald. Wilson voted and he abstained. Ald. Hallmark moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting held on July 25, 2019 with the noted amendment. Ald. Tuomala seconded. Ald. Johnson, Hallmark and Tuomala voted aye and Ald. Wilson abstained.

The Board discussed the minutes from the special meeting August 9, 2019. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting held on August 9, 2019. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye and Ald. Hallmark abstained.

Mayor Richmond then noted that Connie Letourneau asked to address the Board before the rest of the meeting began. Ms. Letourneau stated that she has lived here for two years, she has a gorgeous yard and the neighbors have destroyed it. Ms. Letourneau noted the whole Board should step down. Chief Drake did not do his job properly. He allowed the neighbor to bring his kids to school before arresting him for a warrant. She asked that the Mayor inform her of who is above the Board so she can discuss with them her issues that have been ongoing for the past two years.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Nick Myers, CPA to present the 2018 Audit. Nick noted that on pg. 1 and 2 are the report of the financial statements, auditor’s responsibility and opinion of the audit and there were no anomalies. City Clerk McNorton’s statements of the City’s financial numbers align with the numbers presented. Nick went over the general and business activities, the depreciation, long term liabilities and the positions of the current assets, which the City is in a good position except for the water and sewer need to be looked at because of the depreciation of the treatment plant and the bond payments, which are completed in 2040. He went over capital assets. He showed the Board where the City started, sales and retirement and where it ended and went over internal controls. Nick went over the recommendations to the Board, which are segregation of duties. He noted he always mentions that. Fixed assets, removing the assets previously disposed of on the worksheet and he discussed the Recreation Department. Nick Myers noted that something needs to be done with the account as the City really has no control. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the 2018 Audit.
Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Hallmark, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Lois Pace to discuss averaging her August water bill.
Ms. Pace noted that the City workers came out and shut off her water because she had used 3000 gallons in one day. Ms. Pace had the leak fixed within a few hours and had the water turned back on. Ms. Pace is asking for her water bill to be averaged. Ald. Wilson moved to approve averaging Ms. Pace’s water bill for August to $74.93. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Hallmark, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Mike Davis to discuss Central Fire & Safety servicing the City’s fire extinguishers. Mike Davis was not present.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Nathan Wagner to discuss housing codes & variances. Mr. Wagner asked the Board why they give variances. Mr. Wagner noted that it was asked to move a house into the City that is less than 800 square feet. Why would the Board allow that to happen when we have code states the size of the home? Mr. Wagner feels that it should be the same for everyone as allowing for variances brings down the value of the homes in the City. Mr. Wagner then asked who is going to inspect the homes that are brought in. It was noted by Misty Farmer that they have remodeled several houses and have had to get inspections for everything they have done by the City Building Inspector. Mr. Wagner feels if you give a variance for one, you should give it for everyone. Clyde Davidson noted that he is glad the Board gives the variances on a case by case basis. It is not always the same reason the person is asking for a variance. Ald. Johnson noted that if there is an empty lot sitting there and a person can put in a little bit smaller home, the lot is cleaned up and bring in revenue for the City, why wouldn’t you?

Unfinished business: Mr. Bates asked if the water bills were averaged. Mr. Bates stated that his water bill was $11.00 higher than usual. City Clerk McNorton noted the bills were not averaged and that she would have to look at his account to see why his bill was higher.

It was then asked why the Council wanted to get rid of the police chief. It was noted that the meeting that was posted was not posted correctly and it was cancelled, that is why the Board did not have a meeting. It was also noted that just because you post that you are going to discuss dismissal, does not mean that you are going to do it. It was then noted that there was a petition at the Dollar General to get rid of the police chief. It was noted by the Board that the petition was not done by the Board. It was done by a citizen.

New business: Ald. Hallmark noted that at the Missouri Municipal League meeting, it was mentioned about sending out a citizen letter and Beth thought it was a good idea. You can find out if they are happy or not happy with the services provided and it will all be anonymous. It was asked to be put on the next agenda.

Ald. Hallmark then mentioned the City possibly using Express Pro’s temp service. Ald. Hallmark noted that City Clerk McNorton has done her due diligence putting an ad in the paper. Ald. Hallmark would like to put together a proposal of the pros and cons and present it to the Board. It was noted that those places are expensive and there is a place in Joplin called skilled up that is free. It was also noted that the Board could contact Economic Security. It was asked to be put on the next agenda.

The Board discussed putting cameras in City Hall. Mayor Richmond noted he would like to put in wireless cameras that have motion sensors to only record when there is motion and he feels it is way past time. The Board has discussed this in the past and Mayor Richmond noted that there is a set a Sam’s Club for $300.00 to $400.00. Mayor Richmond noted wired cameras are more costly and thinks wireless is the way to go. It was agreed to get some estimates and put it on the next agenda.

Department head reports:

Curt Drake: Curt noted he had got the oil changed and had the brakes looked at. He was told the brakes need replaced in the Dodge Ram. State Line can do them for $400.00. Bethel can do them for $120.00 without the rotors and Brother-in-law Garage will do for $145.00 without the rotors. It was verified by Ald. Johnson that Brother-in-Laws Garage was not someone’s brother in law. Ald. Wilson moved to have Brother-in-Law’s Garage replace the brakes for up to $150.00. Ald. Tuomala seconded.
Ald. Johnson, Hallmark, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Denis Kolb: Nothing to report

David Brodie: David noted that he had spoken at a previous meeting about meter lids. They are $40.00 for the tops and $40.00 for the bottoms. David had Sarratt welding remove the bolt on the top lid with a plasma cutter and it would still work. Sarratt welding charges $65.00 an hour and can do 12 in an hour. It would cost $65.00 for 12 instead of $40.00 each on the top lid.

David also noted that he had been working on replacing the street signs.

David then noted that David Sarratt will be retiring at the end of the month.

Ald. Hallmark then asked about the community building being put out for bid. David noted that he was waiting for the Board to bring it up before he did anything, Ald. Hallmark moved to have the foundation repair put out for bid. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Hallmark, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Meghan Sexson: The tax sale is Monday August 26th at 10:00 A.M.

Karla McNorton: Nothing to report.

The Board discussed the bills from the meeting that was cancelled August 6, 2019 in the amount of $21, 605.10 including transfers. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the bills in the amount of $21, 605.10 including transfers. Ald. Hallmark seconded. Ald. Johnson, Hallmark, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $40,192.96 including transfers. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the bills in the amount of $40,192.96 including transfers.
Ald. Hallmark seconded. Ald. Johnson, Hallmark, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson moved to adjourn the meeting. Ald. Tuomala seconded. Ald. Johnson, Hallmark, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday July 2, 2019

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday July 2, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Ron Johnson and Ed Tuomala. Also present were Police Chief Curt Drake, City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were J.R. Fisher, Beth Hallmark, Kevin Keeney, Jerry Pierce, Mike Davis, Teresa White, Greg Beckner, Lois Kolb, Linda Gill and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting June 18, 2019. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on June 18, 2019. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from the special council meeting June 25, 2019. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting held on June 25, 2019. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Unfinished business: Ms. Hallmark asked about the community building. Mayor Richmond noted that City Building Inspector Marcus Pratt said the foundation needs to be looked at and repaired. Mayor Richmond noted the meeting Thursday June 27, 2019 he had noted there was a CD available for $37,000.00 from the General Fund and he misspoke. That CD was a Water CD. There is a $94,000.00 General Fund CD that if the Board will commit a certain amount, we can use some of that to complete the community building. It was discussed to put it out for bid to get the foundation fixed, then draw up the specs for the building and then put it out for bid. It was asked if there was a timeline for completion. Mayor Richmond noted at this time, we do not have a timeline. The City is hoping to get the foundation out for bid in the next week or two. Ms. Hallmark then asked if it was going to be a shell or completed inside. Mayor Richmond noted the foundation is 40×70 feet and at the last meeting, it was discussed putting a building 30x50ish feet with a covered patio on the Southside and for vehicle loading and unloading that is handicapped accessible on the Eastside. The inside will have a kitchen and two handicapped accessible restrooms. Not sure how big the kitchen will be yet. The remaining open area will be for tables. This is a rough estimate; nothing is set in stone yet.

New business: Ms. Hallmark first thanked the Board for putting the radar speed sign that tells you your speed on Main Street. It has made a big difference. Ms. Hallmark then noted she was interested in the Southward Alderman position that is open. Ms. Hallmark then noted that she knows you have to be 18 years of age or older, not a felon and a resident of the City. Mayor Richmond then read the resignation letter from Keith Kohley that reads: Dear Mayor and Board of Alderman, I Keith Kohley respectfully turn in my resignation as Southward Alderman. I have accepted a position with Missouri Department of Transportation and will no longer be able to sit on the Board as it is a conflict of interest. I have enjoyed being a part of the Board and plan to continue as Asst. Emergency Management Director. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. Respectfully,
Keith Kohley.

Mayor Richmond then read the qualifications for the opening. No person shall be an Alderman unless he/she be at least eighteen (18) years of age, a citizen of the United States, an inhabitant of the City for one (1) year next preceding his/her election, which Mayor Richmond noted that to mean one (1) year prior to when Ald. Kohley was elected, being April 3, 2017, and a resident at the time he/she serves, of the ward from which he/she is elected. Mayor Richmond also noted you need to have proof that your taxes were paid up to that point. Mayor Richmond noted that anyone interested in the position with those qualifications should bring the proof of taxes paid to the City Hall prior to a Special Meeting that is scheduled during the discussion for Monday July 8, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. Mayor Richmond noted the position needs to be filled. The position will be until April of 2020 when the next regular scheduled election is held. If you want to continue as the Southward Alderman, you would need to put your name on the ballot.

Department head reports:

Curt Drake: The rear brakes are fixed on the Expedition and the front brakes need work, but he hasn’t received an estimate yet. Curt noted that he has not received an estimate for the graphics and he is not concerned about getting it yet as the brakes are more important.

Curt then noted that he needed to attend a required class on reports that the State is making changes on. The class is in Kansas City August 29 and August 30, 2019. He will need to stay in a hotel August 28 and August 29, 2019 and leave on the 30th after class. The class is free, so it will be for my hotel and mileage. Chief Drake noted that he found two hotels in the area. One hotel is for $104.00 a night and the other for $149.00 a night. He would like to get the one for $104.00 a night, but needs to get it reserved before the rooms are gone. Ald. Wilson moved for Chief Drake to reserve a room in Kansas City for August 28 and August 29, 2019 for the class in Kansas City. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Denis Kolb: 5 more days of rain

David Brodie: Brodie gave the board a copy of paperwork and noted that the top sheet is a letter responding to the violations from Mr. Dang from Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The City needs to get the Autodial telemetry alarm systems for the Southeast and Southwest lift stations. Brodie noted he went to several towns nearby and Anderson has a Sensaphone Autodial telemetry alarm system that Brodie really liked. He found it online at Amazon for $373.00 each. The other two were $995.00 and $1,945.00 each, without freight. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to have Mr. Brodie purchase the Sensaphone Autodial telemetry alarm systems for $747.00. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

City Supervisor Brodie then explained that the pump that was removed from the lift station a few weeks ago was going to cost $4,958.00 to repair and a new one from Enviroline is $6,700.00, with a two year warranty. For $1,700.00 more, it would make sense to purchase a new one with a warranty. After a brief discussion Ald. Johnson moved to approve purchasing a new pump from Enviroline for $6,700.00. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

City Supervisor also noted the CCR (Consumer Confidence Report) is completed.

Meghan Sexson: Not present.

Karla McNorton: City Clerk McNorton noted that she would be out for surgery starting July 10, 2019 and Asst. City Clerk Cornwell needs off for a medical issue on July 17, 2019. Tax collector Meghan Sexson would be able to cover that day, if the Board approves, for $10.00 an hour, as she has done in the past. City Clerk McNorton also noted that the past due bills are done on 17th of the month and will need to be pushed back to the 18th, as Tax Collector Sexson does not know how to do them. Ald. Wilson moved to approve Meghan Sexson working July 17, 2019 at $10.00 an hour. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve moving the past due day from July 17, 2019 to July 18, 2019. Ald. Tuomala seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $44,611.10 including transfers. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the bills in the amount of $44,611.10 including transfers. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ald. Tuomala seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday July 16, 2019

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday July 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Ron Johnson, and Ed Tuomala. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, City Attorney Duane Cooper and Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell. Also present were, Kevin Keeney, J.R. Fisher, Beth Hallmark, Linda Gill, Tammie Davis, Patrick Watson, Candace Watson, Charlotte Johnson, Roy Foust, Jerry Bates, William Weber, Craig Wilson, Nick Smith and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M.

The Board discussed the minutes from the special council meeting June 27, 2019. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the minutes from the special council meeting held on June 27, 2019. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays. Ald. Johnson abstained.

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting July 2, 2019. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on July 2, 2019. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from the special council meeting July 8, 2019. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the minutes from the special council meeting held on July 8, 2019. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays. Ald. Johnson abstained.

The Board discussed the three prospects for the Southward Alderman position.
Mayor Richmond asked Ald. Johnson if he was up to speed on the candidates. Mayor Richmond feels it is his duty to appoint someone into the slot when we have able and willing people to take on the roll. Ald. Tuomala wanted to make sure all candidates were eligible for the appointment. After a brief discussion Mayor Richmond felt like Linda Gill would be a good fit. Ald. Tuomala felt Beth Hallmark was more qualified for the position. Ald. Johnson and Wilson agreed. Mayor Richmond went with the consensus of the group and asked for a motion from the board to appoint Ms. Hallmark. Ald. Tuomala moved to appoint Beth Hallmark as Southward Alderman. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays. Before reading the Oath of Office Tammie Davis wanted to know if Ms. Hallmark needed a business license since she rents out a room in her house. Asst. City Clerk Cornwell said when City Clerk McNorton gets back we will look into it and let Ms. Hallmark know. Ms. Hallmark read the Oath.

New business:

Tammie Davis wanted to know if the city had an attendance policy for elected officials to be at meetings. Mayor Richmond said he is not aware of one. Chief Drake noted that the Judge is an elected official and he is hardly ever at a council meeting.

Mr. Weber said he was here on behalf of his client J.R. Fisher and that the board had all been given a copy of the unsealed ballots and that the ballots provided were all votes for his client. Mr. Weber feels that when this goes to court the Judge will decide in favor of his client and that the votes will count. Mr. Weber wanted to ask for Mayor Richmonds resignation so they could avoid having to go to court and save money for all parties involved. Mayor Richmond respectively declined to resign. City Attorney Cooper acknowledged Mr. Weber explaining to him that it is unethical to address a party to an ongoing case without their council present. Mr. Weber agreed and said that since we are at an impasse that his business is done. Mr. Fisher said that since his attorney could not speak he wanted to ask the Mayor for his resignation. Mayor Richmond once again respectively declined. Mayor Richmond noted that the election goes thru county and they then send a certified copy for the City Clerk to read. This is the same process they have used for many years. Mayor Richmond said he will keep his seat till he is told legally otherwise. City Attorney Cooper then informed the Mayor of his rights on speaking without his attorney present. Mayor Richmond opted to invoke his right to remain silent on the subject from that point on. Ald. Tuomala wanted to state that he believes Mr. Fisher is convinced the votes in question will be allowed to be counted once the recount has been ordered since there was a less than a 1% margin between the election results. Ms. Gill stated that this is a county matter as of right now not a city matter and wanted to know if the subject could be dropped so we could contend with actual city business.

It was then asked where the person doing the water / sewer study rate got the numbers from. Mayor Richmond noted that they get the numbers from the water program.

Mr. and Mrs. Watson wanted to know about missing street signs and who they needed to talk to about a street light out. City Supervisor informed them that they had been ordered and received and that he and his helper were in the process of getting them all replaced when they had the time. He also told them that they could call City Hall at any time to report a light out.

Department head reports:
Curt Drake: Noted he had talked to Aaron about doing the new vinyl on the SUV and that Aaron would be willing to do it for the same price as he did the Truck. Chief Drake also noted that he is still waiting to hear back about the estimated cost for the brakes. Ald. Wilson asked that we hold off on the vinyl till next meeting in hopes that we will have a price for the brakes by then. Chief Drake agreed as he feels the brakes are more important as well. Chief Drake was asked if we have an officer on duty of an evening. Drake stated he will let the council address that question. Ald. Tuomala noted that Officer David is on extended leave right now. Ald. Tuomala then asked about a reserve officer. Chief Drake noted that due to the restrictions and budget at this time we do not have one. Chief Drake also noted that reserves can be asked to work up to 20 hours without pay and he requires this, so unfortunately it is very hard to find someone willing to work for nothing. He did note that county does do their very best to provide cover for us but they have a lot of area to cover and are not always available either.

Denis Kolb: Nothing to Report.

David Brodie: Meter lids are being run over by citizens and the city could not keep absorbing the cost to replace them every time. Ald. Johnson wanted to know that if we give citizens ample time to be notified that of this date the city will start charging the land/home owner for every lid needing to be replaced. Mr. Brodie was asked as of right now what is the approximate number of lids needing replaced, he stated right off hand he could probably replace around 40.
Mr. Wilson on Whitmore Street wanted to know what could possibly be done around his property to help with the flooding. Mr. Wilson wanted to know if the road could be cut down or a spill way added in or a possible third whistle. Mr. Brodie noted that he did not believe a third whistle would help. He also stated that unfortunately Mr. Wilsons’ house is in a low spot. Mr. Cooper said he would be glad to ride with Mr. Brodie over to Whitmore Street to take a look at what could possibly be done. Mr. Wilson said he would appreciate that because all he wants is to hopefully find a way to divert the water. Mr. Brodie did say that depending on what could possibly be done it may require calling dig rite to have all lines marked before a final decision could be made on the best way to proceed.

Meghan Sexson: Noted that the tax sale ad will run in the newspaper for the next 3 weeks and that the tax sale will be the last Monday in August at 10 a.m.

Dana Cornwell- Asst. City Clerk Cornwell mentioned the Municipal Elected Officials Training July 30, 2019 and asked if any members of the Board would like to attend. Cornwell noted that the training is in Aurora, MO and is $15.00 to attend. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to approve Ald. Johnson, Ald. Tuomala, and Ald. Hallmark to go to the Municipal Elected Officials Training July 30, 2019 in Aurora for a total of $ 45.00.
Ald. Hallmark seconded.
Ald. Johnson, Hallmark, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $15,668.52 including transfers. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the bills in the amount of $15,668.52 including transfers. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays. Ald. Hallmark abstained.

Ald. Wilson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ald. Hallmark seconded.
Ald. Johnson, Tuomala, Hallmark and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday June 4, 2019

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday June 4, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Ron Johnson, Keith Kohley and Ed Tuomala. Also present were Asst. Police Chief Joe David, City Supervisor David Brodie, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present Meghan Sprenkle, J.R. Fisher, Beth Hallmark, Nick Smith, Kevin Keeney, Marshall Long and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

The Board discussed the minutes from the Public Hearing Council Meeting May 21, 2019. Ald. Kohley noted that he moved to close the Public Hearing and Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the minutes from the Public Hearing Council Meeting held on May 21, 2019 with the noted amendments. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting May 21, 2019. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on May 21, 2019. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Unfinished business: City Clerk McNorton read a note to the Board from Goodman Tire & Auto that reads:
To Whom It May Concern, Our business, Goodman Tire & Auto was broken into and robbed on Saturday
May 18, 2019. We discovered this on Monday May 20, 2019, when we opened for business that morning. We have several leads that could lead to the arrest of several suspects. We do not feel the situation is being handled in a very timely manner. We are asking for someone other than the Goodman City P.D. take this case over. Mrs. Meghan Sprenkle, co-owner of Goodman Tire & Auto wanted to know what Curt is doing to solve the case. Mrs. Sprenkle noted that she and her husband Gerred have turned over names of suspect to checks written since the incident occurred and doesn’t understand why no one has been arrested. Asst. Chief David noted that as of
last night Curt had turned the investigation over to him. Asst. Chief David also noted that the victims were very unhappy and had contacted County and County will be taking the lead on the investigation and Goodman Police Department will assist. Asst. Chief David noted that he and investigator David McIntire from County will be going out and doing fingerprinting. Mrs. Sprenkle noted that Gerred Sprenkle had called the police about 6:00 A.M. and County was there by 6:20-6:30 A.M. and Curt did not arrive until after 8:00 A.M. everyone had to wait around for Curt to arrive and she feels that is a real problem. If it had been a life or death situation, she would be really concerned. Mrs. Sprenkle noted that she didn’t understand why it took 2 hours when he lives right down the road from their business. Asst. Chief David noted that after checking the crime scene that he and Mr. McIntire will be getting things done. Mayor Richmond apologized and noted that he was not aware of the situation until this discussion. It was asked if any subpoenas had been filed. Asst. Chief David noted that Curt says subpoenas were requested and served to U.S. Bank in Pineville requesting all information on the illegal checks, live video and people involved. Mrs. Sprenkle noted that she doesn’t live in town, but thinks that by providing names of suspects and things, more should’ve been done than what has been. Mrs. Sprenkle then noted that if she was a citizen in this town, she would be very concerned for her belongings getting stolen. Mrs. Sprenkle also noted that the Chief should be able to take prints at a crime scene as you can’t just look at an item and know if you can get prints. Mrs. Sprenkle noted there were a lot if items that prints could have been taken from and weren’t, which was a lot of evidence brushed aside. Mrs. Sprenkle also noted that around $10,000.00 was stolen, which included a car. The Mayor noted that he is not a police officer, but does not understand why county wasn’t involved in a joint investigation as they were already there. It was noted by Asst. Chief David that the highest ranking division has the authority to handle the investigation and he believes County was being respectful by having the Goodman Police Department handle the investigation. Mayor Richmond apologized again that Mrs. Sprenkle had to come to the Board with this matter and the Mayor intends to look into the matter.

Ms. Hallmark asked the Board if they had a chance to look at the rate study. Mayor Richmond noted the Board will read over it and discuss at the next meeting.

Mayor Richmond noted he had a visit with Gerritt Brinks from Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council about the drainage issues. They looked at all the issues with Whitmore and Garner. Mr. Brinks said there is not a lot out there but, he will look into what is out there and get back with us.

New business: No new business.

Department head reports:
Joe David: David noted that he got the battery for unit 3. David would also like the right rear wheel on unit 3 looked at.

David then asked if he could get some bids for a new surveillance system for the Police department as there has not been one since the tornado. It was agreed to have Asst. Chief David get bids for a new surveillance system.

Denis Kolb: Not present. Asst. Emergency Management Director Keith Kohley had nothing to report.

Brodie: Brodie informed the Board the street signs he ordered will be in next week.

Brodie then informed the Board of an issue at the Southwest lift station pump that is broken and he had to send it in to be fixed. There is also a rusted galvanized pipe in the middle. Brodie noted he had called Billie Evert from Missouri Rural Water to find out how to fix the problem.

Ms. Hallmark asked if anyone has looked at the foundation for the community building. City Supervisor Brodie noted it is a monolithic pour. Brodie has spoken with Darin Wagner about it and you could put a 20 foot building on it right now but, if you want it any bigger, he suggests to widen about 12 inches all the way around.

Meghan Sexson: Not present.

Karla McNorton: Nothing to report.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $46,225.78 including transfers. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the bills in the amount of $46,225.78 including transfers. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn the meeting. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday May 21, 2019

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday May 21, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Ron Johnson, Keith Kohley and Ed Tuomala. Also present were Police Chief Curt Drake, Asst. Police Chief Joe David, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Greg Beckner, J.R. Fisher, Walter Jeffers, Beth Hallmark, Nick and Lisa Riggins, Kevin Keeney, Kristina Hartley from Midwest Assistance Program and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting May 7, 2019. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on May 7, 2019. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from the special meeting May 14, 2019. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting held on May 14, 2019. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the third reading of Bill NO. 2019-502 Ordinance NO. 2019-512, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Laws if the City of Goodman MO. to Establish Regulations for Mobile Food Trucks, Mobile Food Trailers and Pushcarts. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the third reading of Bill NO. 2019-502 Ordinance NO. 2019-512, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Laws of the City of Goodman MO. to Establish Regulations for Mobile Food Trucks, Mobile Food Trailers and Pushcarts. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the Business License Application for Mobile Food Trucks, Mobile Food Trailers and Pushcarts. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the Business License Application for Mobile Food Trucks, Mobile Food Trailers and Pushcarts. Ald. Tuomala seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Carlton Lewis (Peanut) to discuss traffic on Main St. Mr. Lewis explained that there are kids driving into town at a high rate of speed and wants to know if anyone has been stopped on Main St. between the edge of town and the police station in the last two years. Chief Drake responded that the Police Department has stopped people for speeding in that location doing various rates of speed. Asst. Chief David explained that last summer the police were on Mr. Lewis’s property, because he requested it, doing traffic and citizens complained the police were out of line, so they moved to the Police Department. Asst. Chief David explained the department does traffic for speeding by radar and sight distance and they do that all over town. Mr. Lewis noted that many people are dissatisfied with how the Police Department catches people who are speeding. It was asked how many tickets for speeding have been issued in the last year. Asst. Chief David noted that he would have to check with City Clerk McNorton on the exact count. Chief Drake noted 70 or more tickets have been written in the last 4 months. It was explained by Asst. Chief David that not all traffic stops are an automatic citation, some are warnings. Mr. Lewis stated he does not understand that and will go to the Sheriff, then the Attorney General if he has to. It was noted by Asst. Chief David that the police Department might be able to get a battery operated radar sign and maybe people will slow down when they are aware of how fast they are going. Mayor Richmond asked the Police Department to look into borrowing a radar sign or renting one if necessary, as soon as possible. Mr. Jeffers asked about getting another speed limit sign for that area on Main St. It was noted that part of the road is owned by the state, but the Police Department could contact state to see about getting another sign or a citizen can. Mr. Jeffers stated he would be willing to check into getting another speed limit sign.

Unfinished business:

Ms. Hallmark asked about the rate study mentioned several meetings ago and if she could find out the results. Kristina Hartley from Midwest Assistance Program noted she had provided the City of Goodman with the completed rate study. Ms. Hartley explained that she takes the income provided and she breaks it down by the fixed expenses and variable expenses. Ms. Hartley explained that your fixed expenses are how much it cost to run your pumps, pay your employees, and run your sewer facility and the chemicals, which is 75 percent of the expenses. Variable expenses are your utilities, insurance costs as they can change, which is 25 percent of the expenses. The fixed cost is what it cost to run and pay your bills. When Ms. Hartley does the study, she lets the City know this is what your rates should be to cover your costs. Ms. Hallmark feels she is not paying for an accurate reading since the City bills by the thousand gallons and she may only use 2100 gallons, but gets billed for 3000 gallons. Ms. Hartley noted each City is different on billing. Some bill by the cubic feet, some by the thousand gallons and some by units. Ms. Hartley stated that the City has it by Ordinance on how they bill, making it legal to bill that way. Ms. Hartley noted she gives the information to the City and they do what they feel is best with that information. Mayor Richmond noted the City has not made any decision on the results of the study at this time. City Clerk McNorton noted that she had looked up when the City started billing by the thousand gallons, because Ms. Hallmark had asked in a previous meeting and the earliest McNorton found was July 26, 1955.

Mr. Fisher then brought up the Special Meeting from May 14, 2019. Mr. Fisher noted the minutes from that meeting say Mayor Richmond requests that the City allow him to use the City Attorney. Mayor Richmond replied that he had asked the Board, if it would be possible, could he use the City Attorney. Mr. Fisher asked why the taxpayers would want to pay for him to have an attorney. Mayor Richmond noted the citizens wouldn’t. Mayor Richmond noted he would only use the City Attorney if he legally could. Mayor Richmond noted that if Mr. Fisher was suing him personally then no; he could not use the City Attorney for representation. Ald. Tuomala asked if it was a lawsuit between one candidate and another or a candidate and the Mayor. Mr. Fisher replied it was between a candidate and the Mayor. Mr. Tuomala then noted that would be City Business and he then could use the City Attorney. Mayor Richmond noted he has not spoken to an attorney yet, but he will. Mayor Richmond noted that he does not understand why he was personally named in the lawsuit as it is asking him for a recount. Mayor Richmond noted that he can’t recount the ballots if he never counted them in the first place. His only involvement in the election was he signed up to be a candidate and voted. It was noted that the minutes from the May 14, 2019 meeting are misleading on the subject of Greg Richmond being represented by the City Attorney. Mayor Richmond noted again, that he had only asked if it was possible, could he be represented by the City Attorney.

Ald. Tuomala asked if there was a problem with the City’s police SUV. Asst. Chief David noted there was a problem with the battery and the SUV didn’t want to start and he got a jumpstart and the graphics are coming off of it. Chief Drake asked to be able to purchase a new battery form Walmart this evening. The Board agreed for Asst. Chief David to get a new battery from Walmart.

Ms. Hallmark asked if the City had someone to look at the foundation for the community building yet. Mayor Richmond noted that City Supervisor Brodie was out on vacation and he does not believe he had a chance to have someone look at it yet. When City Supervisor returns, Mayor Richmond noted that the Board had discussed in past meetings about putting extra footing around the existing foundation for extra security, but will find out if City Supervisor Brodie has any information on the concrete foundation yet.

Mr. Keeney brought up the flooding on some of the streets. Mayor Richmond noted that he would like to see three (3) drainage pipes total on Whitmore St. and Garner St. or the ones that the City now has be bigger than they are now if it is doable, in hopes of keeping the streets from flooding when we get large amounts of rain like we have recently. Mr. Keeney thinks the state should be contacted to put in a new culvert where Ozark Trail and C Hwy intersect.

New business:

Mr. Jeffers asked if there have been any complaints about sink holes. Mr. Jeffers noted there is a sink hole across the street from him that started out pretty small, but is now about six (6) foot wide and about three (3) feet deep. It was noted in could be an old cistern. Mayor Richmond noted he has one on his property that he fills with rocks.

Department head reports:
Curt Drake: Chief Drake gave the Board the March and April Monthly Reports.

Chief Drake then informed the Board that Goodman Tire and Auto had been burglarized and they are pursuing two suspects. The suspects took some tires, batteries a few small things and a car.

Chief Drake also noted that a lot of people may think the Police department doesn’t do a lot but, the department takes between 110 and 150 plus calls in a month that can be anywhere from 5 minutes to take care of and others can take days besides patrolling, running traffic and public relations and drug interdiction.

Chief Drake then noted that the Charger is in the shop getting the brakes fixed.

Denis Kolb: Nothing to report.

Karla McNorton for David Brodie: City Clerk McNorton noted that David needs 11 street signs at $37.00 each for a total of $407.00, 10 cap braces at $8.99 each for a total of $89.00 and 10 90 degree brackets for a total of $89.00. Total of all before shipping is $586.00 He is asking the Board to approve his ordering the street signs, caps braces and brackets for a total of $586.00 before shipping. Ald. Wilson moved to approve David ordering
street signs, cap braces and brackets for up to $750.00. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Mr. Jeffers asked who takes care of the trees hanging over the street signs you can’t see from a distance. It was explained that the City workers take care of some of them, if they are on a person’s property, they are responsible. Mayor Richmond asked Chief Drake and Asst. Chief David to look into where trees are hanging over and let the City workers know where the problems are.

Meghan Sexson: Not present.

Karla McNorton: The Board has the April Financial Statement.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $21,737.03 including transfers. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the bills in the amount of $21,737.03 including transfers.
Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn the meeting. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday May 7, 2019

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday May 7, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Ron Johnson, Keith Kohley and Ed Tuomala. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell, City Attorney Duane Cooper and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Greg Beckner, J.R. Fisher, Walter Jeffers, Beth Hallmark, Nick and Lisa Riggins, Lilijean Igisomar, Pat and Candace Watson and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. It was noted that Ald. Tuomala was not present.

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting April 16, 2019. It was noted that on pg. 3 it reads $600,000.000 and it should read $600,000.00. It was also noted that Ald. Kohley was not present. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on April 16, 2019 with the amendments. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson and Wilson voted aye and Ald. Kohley abstained.

Ald. Tuomala arrived at 7:11 P.M.

Mayor Richmond noted Ms. Bond was not present.

The Board discussed the second reading of Bill NO. 2019-501 Ordinance NO. 2019-511, an ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code of Ordinances for the City of Goodman. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the second reading of Bill NO. 2019-501 Ordinance NO. 2019-511, an ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code of Ordinances for the City of Goodman. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the second reading of Bill NO. 2019-502 Ordinance NO. 2019-512, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Laws if the City of Goodman MO. to Establish Regulations for Mobile Food Trucks, Mobile Food Trailers and Pushcarts. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the second reading of Bill NO. 2019-502 Ordinance NO. 2019-512, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Laws of the City of Goodman MO. to Establish Regulations for Mobile Food Trucks, Mobile Food Trailers and Pushcarts. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the Business License Application for Mobile Food Trucks, Mobile Food Trailers and Pushcarts. It was noted that the price for the Mobile vending Business License seemed high at $100.00 when a regular Business License is $5.00. After a discussion, it was agreed to amend Bill NO. 2019-502 Ordinance NO. 2019-512, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Laws if the City of Goodman MO. to Establish Regulations for Mobile Food Trucks, Mobile Food Trailers and Pushcarts and do a third reading with the license fee being $50.00 instead of $100.00, and the Business License Application for Mobile Food Trucks, Mobile Food Trailers and Pushcarts to $50.00 from $100.00.

Unfinished business:
Ald. Wilson noted that the Planning and Zoning Committee held a meeting April 23, 2019 and agreed to rezone the North half of the West half of lot 28, Tract 1in the Ozark Orchard Company Subdivision from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-2 Two Family Residential, also known as 131 N. Whitmore, to put in a duplex. City Clerk McNorton noted a Public Hearing to rezone the property will be held May 21, 2019 at 6:50 P.M. and a written proposal will need to be submitted from the Planning and Zoning Committee. Mr. Riggins noted that he was informed that the proposal for the duplex was thirteen and a half feet on both sides from the property line of Tract 1 and the Ordinance states seventeen and a half feet. Mr. Riggins then noted he would like to request a variance for the four feet on both sides as he could put in a smaller duplex, but the one chosen for the property is more aesthetically pleasing and will have the variance completed by the May 21, 2019 public hearing. City Supervisor Brodie then noted that water and sewer lines should be completed before the paving on Whitmore as the lines will need to be run across the road. The Board agreed.

The Board discussed the Community Building. It was noted that the City had received some unofficial bids provided by the Goodman Betterment Club several meetings back and the City needs to begin moving forward on rebuilding. It was discussed the concerns about the concrete foundation. City Supervisor Brodie noted it was about 6 inches thick and there are no footers. The Betterment Club had put the previous structure in about 20 years earlier. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to have the concrete inspected by a professional before moving forward.

New business:
Candace Watson asked the Board about a street sign being replaced on Russell Street as it is no longer there. Mrs. Watson noted they just opened a business (Outback Creations) and patrons are having a hard time locating the business. Mayor Richmond noted that a new sign will be ordered ASAP to replace the one no longer there. Mayor Richmond then asked that either City Supervisor Brodie or Police Chief Drake go around and check if anymore street signs need replaced before ordering replacements.

City Clerk McNorton noted that First Community Bank has made changes and the previous Alderman that is no longer on the Council must be voted to be removed from all City checking accounts. Ald. Kohley moved to remove Alice Kezar from all checking accounts at First Community Bank. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and, Tuomala voted aye, Ald. Wilson abstained.

Department head reports:
Curt Drake: Chief Drake noted he had received several estimates for the brake replacement on the Dodge Charger. Some have tax included and will need to provide them with the tax exemption paperwork. One estimate is from Fletcher for $1000.00 (not provided), from Bethel Auto and Diesel Repair for $710.97, from Fast Auto and Tire for $1086.25 and from Best Brake and More for $387.66. Chief Drake noted he has not received one from Goodman Tire and Auto as they are very busy. After a brief discussion, Ald. Tuomala made a motion to use Bethel in the amount of $710.97. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Denis Kolb: We are looking at getting bad weather and want everyone to be weather aware.

David Brodie: Sent in the renewal permit for the wastewater treatment plant. The permit is valid for 5 years.

Brodie then noted he had to replace the switch for the wiper blades in the 2014 Ford as they would not turn off. The cost was a little over $100.00, with labor.

Meghan Sexson: not present.

Karla McNorton: Nothing to report.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $46,100.68 including transfers. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the bills in the amount of $46,100.68 including transfers. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday April 16, 2019

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday April 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Ron Johnson and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell, City Attorney Duane Cooper and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Rhonda Richmond, Jon and Misty Farmer, Greg Beckner, J.R. Fisher, Ed Tuomala, Fred Sexson, Jerry Bates, Jerry Pierce and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting April 2, 2019. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on April 2, 2019 with the corrections (these were made prior to the meeting). Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Unfinished business: None

City Clerk McNorton read the certification of election results. Mayor: Greg Richmond 49, Write in J.R. Fisher 47, Write in Fisher 1, Northward Alderman: Ed Tuomala 59, Southward Alderman: Ron Johnson 36 and Tax Collector: Meghan Sexson 98. J. R. Fisher noted he would like to question the results. Mr. Fisher noted the printout he received from County shows 48 plus one, for a total of 49. Mayor Richmond noted he had no comment on the matter, but City Attorney Duane Cooper could address the issue, if he chooses. Mr. Fisher asked if Mr. Cooper represented the Mayor or the City. Mr. Cooper noted he represents the City. Mr. Cooper then asked City Clerk McNorton to show him the certification of election and noted he was looking at a certificate of election signed by Kimberly Bell showing Mayor-Two year term of Greg Richmond 49, Write in J.R. Fisher 47 and Write in Fisher of 1. Mr. Cooper noted that the City does not certify the election, they do not run the election, they do not collect the ballots or count them. They are done by the Election Authority, which would be the McDonald Count Clerk. If a challenge is to be made, it needs to be made with the County Clerk, not the City. Mr. Cooper then looked over Mr. Fisher’s results and noted the City had a certification and Mr. Fisher had a printout. Mr. Cooper noted that the printout Mr. Fisher had wasn’t wrong or right, if Mr. Fisher would like to challenge the results, he would need to do it somewhere else, not with the City. City Clerk McNorton then swears in the Mayor, Board of Alderman and Tax Collector.

Ald. Wilson moved to re-appoint Duane Cooper as City Attorney. Ald. Johnson seconded. Mr. Cooper then asked that the motion be amended to include the law firm, as there may be a time that Mr. Cooper may not be able to attend. Mayor Richmond asked that the motion be remade. Ald. Wilson moved to appoint Duane Cooper with Wood Cooper and Peterson as the City Attorney. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Jonson moved to re-appoint Curt Drake as Chief of Police. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson moved to re-appoint Karla McNorton as City Clerk. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Johnson moved to appoint Ald. Wilson as Mayor Pro-Tem/acting President. Ald. Tuomala seconded. Ald. Johnson and Tuomala voted aye, Ald. Wilson abstained.

Mr. Bates asked if there were commissioners for the Water/Sewer, Streets, Maintenance and Recreation now and who are they.

Ald. Wilson moved to appoint Ed Tuomala as Street Commissioner. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson and Wilson voted aye, Ald. Tuomala Abstained.

Mr. Bates noted that the streets are in bad shape and some streets have pot holes so big a front wheel can be dropped into. Mayor Richmond noted that the Board will complete the appointments of those departments then the Board will address his question.

Ald. Tuomala moved to appoint Calvin Wilson as Maintenance Commissioner. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson and Tuomala voted aye, Ald. Wilson abstained.

Ald. Wilson moved to appoint Ron Johnson as Water/Sewer Commissioner. Ald. Tuomala seconded. Ald. Tuomala and Wilson voted aye, Ald. Johnson abstained.

Ald. Wilson moved to appoint Keith Kohley as Recreation Board Commissioner. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the Corporate Resolution with the First Community Bank. It was noted the Board needs to vote on the Corporate Resolution with the First Community Bank. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the Corporate Resolution with the First Community Bank. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed check signers. It was agreed to keep Mayor Greg Richmond and Ald. Wilson as check signers. Ald. Johnson moved to have Ed Tuomala be the third check signer. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson and Wilson voted aye. Ald. Tuomala abstained.

New business:

City Clerk McNorton noted that First Community Bank now has to have a motion to allow the clerks to have access to online access. McNorton noted that she and Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell go online to download and printout the bank statements, to do the bank reconciliations, and to look at the Merchant Services account (credit card account) almost daily to verify that the payments have been received before entering into their computers. McNorton noted that First Community bank now has to have a motion from the Board allowing the clerks to have online access. Ald. Wilson moved to allow City Clerk McNorton and Asst. City Clerk Cornwell access to the online banking with First Community Bank. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Mayor Richmond then addressed the question about the roads. He agreed the roads are in despair and need work. Mayor Richmond noted City Supervisor David Brodie got some cold mix this week and will start working on the pot holes; with the weather he has not been able to buy any. Mayor Richmond noted that with the Boards approval, he will start looking for grants, as of this point, Richmond is not aware of any grants. Mr. Bates wanted to know if we had anyone looking for grants. Mr. Bates stated that there are a lot of grants out there for small towns to work on the water and streets. Mayor Richmond noted he would be happy to have someone look for the grants. City Clerk McNorton noted she had spoken with the United States Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.) and they did some research and told her that there are no grants out there for just streets. If a project is being done where you are going to cut a street and have to repair it, then a grant would be possible. City Supervisor Brodie reiterated that there are no grants out there for streets alone, only if you are doing a project that requires street repair because of the project. Mr. Bates feels that there are grants out there and the Mayor noted the City will keep looking. Mrs. Farmer asked if a citizen came forward that a grant for streets was available, would the City look into it. Mayor Richmond stated he can’t speak for the Board, but if it wasn’t going to cost the city half a million dollars, he would be happy to pave every street. He explained that there is 13 miles of road in the City and to do a two inch overlay would cost the City several million dollars. Even if the grant is a 70/30 match and it cost two million to pave the streets that is around $600,000.000 on the City’s part he believes. The City does not have $600,000.00 to pave the streets. Mr. Bates then asked about School St. Who is going to pave it? Mayor Richmond noted that he has spoken with Dr. Cummings, the school superintendent and when it gets closer to the school being completed, the school will see if there are any funds available to help the City pave School and Whitmore streets. Mr. Bates believes we should contact Branco about paving since they are the ones who are going up and down them with their big trucks tearing them up. The Mayor agreed. Rhonda Richmond asked if the Board could reiterate the cost of the overlay that was done a few years ago. Mayor Richmond noted that the City did about 1000 feet or a little over of a 2 inch overlay and it cost around $60,000.00. It is probably more expensive now. He again said the City does not have the money. Richmond noted the City is on a budget, just like other Cities. City Supervisor Brodie noted he spoke with Branco’s site supervisor last week and when they are going to start paving to let us know who we need to get in contact with. It might be cheaper through them, since the equipment is already here.

The Board discussed the first reading of Bill NO. 2019-501 Ordinance NO. 2019-511, an ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code of Ordinances for the City of Goodman. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill NO. 2019-501 Ordinance NO. 2019-511, an ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code of Ordinances for the City of Goodman. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the first reading of Bill NO. 2019-502 Ordinance NO. 2019-512, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Laws of the City of Goodman MO. to Establish Regulations for Mobile Food Trucks, Mobile Food Trailers and Pushcarts. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the first reading of 2019-502 Ordinance NO. 2019-512, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Laws of the City of Goodman MO. to Establish Regulations for Mobile Food Trucks, Mobile Food Trailers and Pushcarts. Ald. Tuomala seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Department head reports:
Curt Drake: Chief Drake noted he had received a quote from the person in Arkansas who has installed other things for us and Fletcher and they are about the same price on the brakes. Drake noted he had Asst. Chief Joe David take it by Bethel Auto and they were about $300.00 cheaper. He has not received a quote from Sprenkle’s yet. Bethel in Arkansas can do it for around $400.00 for brakes and rotors. As soon as he has quotes on paper, he will bring them to the Board.

Denis Kolb: Possible storms tomorrow night, will keep an eye on it.

David Brodie: Need to address Whitmore St. The rain is killing the road by the white fence (120 Whitmore). Brodie stated the City needs to get a road grater with an angled blade to fix the issue and is asking the Board to give him permission to start looking for someone to address the issue. The Board agreed he could start looking.

Meghan Sexson: Nothing to report

Karla McNorton- the Board has their March Financial Statement.

City Clerk McNorton asked the Board to send Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell to the Court Conference May 20, 2019 –May 24, 2019. McNorton noted the conference will be a fee of $250.00 and the hotel will be $107.00 a night, this does not include mileage. Cornwell will drive up on Sunday May 19, 2019 and return on Friday May 24, 2019 late afternoon. The total would be $785.00, not including mileage. Ald. Johnson moved to approve sending Dana Cornwell to the court conference for a total of $785.00, not including mileage. Ald. Tuomala seconded. Ald. Johnson and Tuomala voted aye, Ald. Wilson abstained.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $13,966.19 including transfers. Ald. Tuomala moved to approve the bills in the amount of $13,966.19 including transfers. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ald. Tuomala seconded. Ald. Johnson, Tuomala and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday April 2, 2019

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday April 2, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Ron Johnson, Keith Kohley and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Asst. Chief Joe David, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were, Kevin Keeney, Carlton Lewis Jr., Tammie Davis, J.R. Fisher, Beth Hallmark, Walter Jeffers, Jared Mackall, Erica Mackall and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and noted Ald. Johnson was not present.

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting March 19, 2019. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from March 19, 2019. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Johnson arrived at 7:02 P.M.

Unfinished business:

Mobile Food Vending Ordinance Draft: Mayor Richmond noted a draft copy of the Mobile Food Vending Ordinance was given to the Board and asked if the Board had looked over it. Mayor Richmond noted that he had discussed with the City Clerk about changing the wording of section V of the Operating Regulations as it said to operate on paved surfaces only and that is very difficult in our area. It was discussed and agreed to change it to operate on a level surface. It was also discussed on the last page if the feet from a sponsored event was to be 1000 feet or 2000 feet from the event, if they choose not to participate in the event. It was agreed to be 1000 feet from the event. It was asked to be put on the next agenda.

Mayor Richmond then noted the gazebo material had been purchased and delivered along with the trusses from Sam Boblett. Construction had been halted due to weather. Josh Wagner will continue to build at a minimal cost. The City had been waiting to hear from Josh in hopes he could work on it Monday and Tuesday and the City could do the dedication on Thursday April 4, 2019, two years after the tornado, but with the weather, that may not be possible. It was asked how the City would inform the residents if the ceremony was to take place, since there is no longer a Facebook page. Mayor Richmond noted that the City would put up flyers and put it on the City’s webpage.

New business: City Clerk McNorton noted she had spoken with Mike Williams today about continuing to mow for the City. He has always charged $170.00 and he has raised it to $180.00. He has not raised his rates for about 10 years. Do we want to continue to have him mow? After a brief discussion, Ald. Kohley moved to approve having Mike Williams mow for the City. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Beth Hallmark asked if the City has an ordinance on empty houses and being responsible for the upkeep of the property, like high grass and junk. Mayor Richmond noted the City is proactive as can be in keeping yards clean. Mayor Richmond also noted that Chief Drake does go around and see whose lawn needs mowed. The City sends a letter. If they still do not mow, they get a ticket. Chief Drake noted that a lot of people will just pay the ticket and we can only charge so much for the offence. The City is not allowed to go on the property and mow as that is considered trespassing. Citizen Beth Hallmark asked for and received a copy of the ordinance.

Beth Hallmark then asked about the water billing as she feels like she is being billed for water she does not use. She noted that she can use 1001 gallons of water and be billed for 2000 gallons and wanted to know when did the City start billing by the 1000 gallons and why. Ms. Hallmark asked how hard it would be to look at the water financials and challenge it or request a review. She again noted she would like to know why the water rates are set the way they are. It was noted that Missouri Rural Water Association is doing a rate study and the City should have the results by Friday of this week or Monday of next week. Beth noted that it is difficult to save when you are on a fixed income and she doesn’t want to be billed for water she doesn’t use. If the rates need to come down, then bring them down. If they need to go up, then bring them up.

Department head reports:
Curt Drake: Chief Drake gave the Board the January and February reports. Chief Drake then noted that the Dodge Charger needs a new E-brake system. Chief Drake has called several places and the only quote he has gotten so far is from Fletcher for $1000.00.
It was discussed that other quotes need to be received before a decision is made.

Denis Kolb: Nothing to report

David Brodie: The backflow preventer at the water treatment plant is leaking and the rebuild kit is $80.00-$90.00 from Joplin Supply and a new one cost between $600.00 and $700.00. He believes he can repair it.

David then noted that the wires on the City Hall air conditioner are not connected. He will look at it better tomorrow.

David also noted that he is working on plumbing at the ballpark. Some of the pipes are old and he will need to replace some of it.

Meghan Sexson: The Board has their March report.

Karla McNorton-The Board has the February Financial Statement.

USDA Report from Bruce Hively on the 2018 Financial Report: City Clerk McNorton noted she had received the financial report from Bruce Hively and it says there is sufficient cash flow to provide for operating expenses, debt service and bond reserves.
Both restricted accounts are being funded appropriately with the amounts listed in the Bond Ordinance. The Bond Reserve fund is fully funded at $65,880.00 and no further deposits are required. The Replacement and Extension Account deposits continue for the life of the loan. The funds are available for Repairs or Extensions of the system. The City does need to update the Vulnerability Assessment and Emergency Response plan. City Clerk McNorton noted she has contacted Billy Evert as suggested and is waiting for him to let the City know when he has time to come and review and make the proper updates with the City.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $42,600.32 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $42,600.32 including transfers. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.