Category: Council Minutes

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday March 19, 2019

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday March 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley and Alice Kezar. Also present were Police Chief Curt Drake, Asst. Chief Joe David, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were, JR Fisher, Lois Kolb, Ed Tuomala, Greg and Lisa Beckner, Jared and Erica Mackall and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the minutes from the public hearing March 5, 2019. Ald. Kohley
moved to approve the minutes from the Public Hearing held on March 5, 2019. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed minutes from the regular meeting March 5, 2019. Ald. Wilson
moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on March 5, 2019. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Mike Davis with Central Fire Safety to discuss servicing City fire extinguishers: Mr. Davis was not present.

Unfinished business:

City Clerk McNorton noted that at the last meeting Lilijean Igisomar came and her daughter noted Ms. Igisomar had purchased a food truck and asked about licensing. Mayor Richmond noted the City does not have an ordinance in place at this time. It was requested that the City Clerk contact other cities. City Clerk McNorton noted she had provided the board with several ordinances to look over and decide which one or parts they would like in an ordinance. It was noted that Grandview seemed to be the most appropriate. It was also noted that other ordinances had keeping equipment clean, trash picked up, no loud music and hours of operation that should be in the ordinance. Mayor Richmond asked the board to look over the ordinances provided in the next week and mark what the board would like in the Mobile Food Vending ordinance and return to the City Clerk so she can get an ordinance typed up for the Board to review.

New business: Mr. Fisher asked the board if the City is taxed like other businesses. Mayor Richmond replied the City does not pay taxes like other businesses, we are tax exempt.

City Clerk McNorton noted that at the training she attended last week she learned about First Amendment Auditing. It is where someone can come in off the street and video record in the City Hall. They can go through any unlocked door and record. That is a concern because they could access our area and record. We are responsible for sensitive information. McNorton asked the Board to allow the purchase of signs that said Employees Only, No Admittance. After a brief discussion, the board agreed to have the signs ordered.
Department head reports:
Curt Drake: Nothing to report.

Denis Kolb: Nothing to report.

David Brodie: City Supervisor Brodie noted that he has called three different asphalt companies to get some prices on paving, like the Board had previously discussed. David gave the asphalt companies measurements on a two inch overlay on all of Whitmore and 900 feet of School Street from the railroad tracks to the end of Sam Boblett’s driveway. The cost would be between $55,000.00 and $65,000.00 roughly. That will not include manhole risers. David then noted that he would like to have the sewer lines checked by having a camera look over the lines before the streets are paved because there could be a break in the line and it would need repaired first so later down the road we do not have to cut the street and fix it, costing more money. David also noted that the water and sewer connections are complete and fire hydrants have been moved for the school.

Mayor Richmond noted he had spoken with Superintendent Cummings and when it gets closer to the time school is going to open, the City and school will get together and look over the streets and assess them. It may be that the school district is responsible for some of the damage and will need to help pay for repairs. David noted that he is concerned about the drainage on Whitmore at this time as it is five times worse than before the construction began. David did note that according to the engineer, they plan on the water going into the storm drain, traveling into a catch basin, which would release the water a little at a time. That would make it less than before the construction began, which would be great.

Mayor Richmond then asked about the gazebo. Mr. Brodie noted that of the people he has contacted, one is out on a mission trip and will return in a few days and the other one hasn’t returned his call. David will keep trying to get ahold of them.

Meghan Sexson: Nothing to report.

Karla McNorton: Nothing to report.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $23,782.63 including transfers.

Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $23,782.63 including transfers.
Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

COUNCIL MEETING-PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday March 5, 2019

The Board of Aldermen held a Public Hearing on Tuesday March 5, 2019 at 6:50 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Ron Johnson, Keith Kohley, Calvin Wilson and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Angela Crawford and Bridgette Farley with Genuine Reality, Tracy Igisomar, Lilijean Igisomar, Matthew Ridpath and Greg Perkins with Trekk Design group, JR Fisher, Keith Estes and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:50 P.M.

The Board discussed the first reading by title only Bill NO. 2019-500, Ordinance NO. 2019-510, an ordinance Annexing Territory-Voluntary Annexation-Ordinance Annexing Certain Adjacent Territories into the City Limits of the City of Goodman Missouri.
Ald. Wilson moved to approve by title only the first reading of Bill NO. 2019-500, Ordinance NO. 2019-510, an ordinance Annexing Territory-Voluntary Annexation-Ordinance Annexing Certain Adjacent Territories into the City Limits of the City of Goodman Missouri. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the second reading by title only Bill NO. 2019-500, Ordinance NO. 2019-510, an ordinance Annexing Territory-Voluntary Annexation-Ordinance Annexing Certain Adjacent Territories into the City Limits of the City of Goodman Missouri. Ald. Kohley moved to approve by title only the second reading by title only Bill NO. 2019-500, Ordinance NO. 2019-510, an ordinance Annexing Territory-Voluntary Annexation-Ordinance Annexing Certain Adjacent Territories into the City Limits of the City of Goodman Missouri. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed changing the zoning of the property just annexed into the City of Goodman from A-1, Agriculture District to C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District.
Ald. Wilson moved to approve changing the property voted into the City limits from A-1, Agriculture District to C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday March 5, 2019

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday March 5, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Alice Kezar and Ron Johnson. Also present were Police Chief Curt Drake, Asst. Chief Joe David, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were, Angie Crawford and Bridgette Farley from Genuine Reality, Greg Perkins and Matthew Ridpath with Trekk Design Group, Tracy and Lilijean Igisomar, JR Fisher, Lois Kolb and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting February 19, 2019. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held February 19, 2019. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley and Johnson voted aye, Ald. Wilson abstained.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Angie Crawford with Genuine Reality to discuss the Choice Puppies building and possible business opportunities. Ms. Crawford noted that between Ms. Farley and herself, they have 30 years’ experience and have listed the Choice Puppies building and are aggressively marketing it. Ms. Crawford noted they are working on new strategies and wanted to address the Board about tax incentives. Ms. Crawford asked the Board to consider a one, two or maybe a five year tax break to get a business or industry into the facility. Ms. Crawford explained that it would help entice a company to come to Goodman over other competing towns, stimulate business growth and job stimulation, Spur the Goodman housing market; which can increase property values and property tax revenues, show that Goodman is business friendly and could revitalize the City. Ms. Crawford asked the Board to consider the incentive for the Choice Puppies Building. Ms. Crawford thanked the Board and to feel free to contact her or Ms. Farley if they have any questions.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Greg Perkins and Matthew Ridpath to discuss the Small Community Engineering Assistance Program (SCEAP) from Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR). Mr. Ridpath noted Mr. Perkins and himself represent Trekk Design Group and are there to discuss the Small Community Engineering Assistance Program (SCEAP) from Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR). The grant is available to municipalities, counties, public sewer and water districts and political subdivisions with a population of less than 10,000 people. Mr. Perkins noted the program offers possible funding for an engineering group to come in and see what needs to be done by doing smoke testing for sewer issues, man hole inspections, acoustic testing, float testing…etc. The grant is an 80/20 recipient match from DNR. IF the City decided to do the grant at $50,000.00, the City’s amount would be $12,500.00. The grant helps you with a roadmap to meet eligibility limitations of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, may include costs of complying with procurement requirements, may include engineering costs environmental investigations, and be within the scope of the project. Sewer systems have I and I (Inflow and infiltration). It costs more to treat more and pump more. Discharge permits have a condition in the permit they can enforce. Trekk is very good at assisting communities in helping to reduce the problems. Mr. Perkins noted that Trekk has helped Diamond, Mt. Vernon and Carl Junction. There is no upfront cost for the grant. Trekk will help fill out the grant application and all the Board has to do is approve and sign. Mr. Ridpath gave the Board his card and some information to keep on the grant and thanked them for their time.

Unfinished business:

The Board discussed the gazebo on Main St. City Supervisor Brodie noted he had spoken with the Boblett’s and gave them the measurements for the trusses. Mr. Brodie then notes he has also spoken with Marcus Pratt and Josh Wagner about the gazebo and is waiting to hear back. Mr. Brodie believes the building of the gazebo will take a little more than a day and has suggested starting on Friday March 29, 2019 and completing on March 30, 2019 and believes it would be best to build the gazebo on site.

New Business:

City Clerk McNorton noted that Employee Insurance was going up and she had provided the Board with a few of the best options from the Insurance Company. City Clerk McNorton noted that the best option for the City and the employees cost wise would be the Anthem 2019 Replacement. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to approve the Anthem 2019 Replacement insurance. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed adding a Food Truck Ordinance. Tracy Igisomar explained that the Lenshayvon Oriental Store in town has purchased a food truck and would like to put in on their lot to use and are hoping to have it running by the end of March. Mayor Richmond noted that at this time, the City does not have an ordinance in place. He explained that he will have the City Clerk look into what surrounding cities have in place and then the Board will need to decide what to put into an ordinance for Goodman. Mayor Richmond then explained the ordinance would then be presented to the Board to look over and make adjustments on. When the ordinance is complete, it would then be put on the agenda for a vote and it would be at two separate City Council meetings. He apologized that it will not be possible by the end of March.

JR. Fisher wanted to make himself available as he has signed up for the election and has his eligibility papers, if anyone has any questions.

Mayor Richmond noted that he had met with Chantel Hicks from Chicago; with the Census Bureau and she was here to discuss the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau would like a liaison or a small committee of three to eight people that the bureau could talk and meet with. Ms. Hicks explained they will start the Census in August and it will take about a year and four months to complete. Ms. Hicks also noted this will be the first on-line census. She is in hopes that this census being done online it will bring better numbers as the more people present in the area brings more revenue to the state. She will be back in touch in a few months and we can hopefully have a liaison by then.

Department head reports:
Curt Drake: Nothing to report.

Denis Kolb: Watching for the storms Saturday.

David Brodie: Met with two tree trimmers and they want no part of the property on School St. David explained that we need to find someone with a clam bucket truck or a grappling hook to remove the big stumps. Ald. Kohley noted he had a phone number for David of someone who may be able to assist.

Dana Cornwell-Noted the Board has their February report from the tax collector.

Karla McNorton-Reminder: I will be out of the office next week for the Spring Institute and Master Academy.

City Clerk McNorton also noted that Dana Cornwell has 24 hours of vacation left and with McNorton being out of the office next week, past due, shut off, starting to teach Dana bank reconciliations and the next court date coming up, she would like to be paid out for her vacation time instead of it being extended or losing it. She will get 2 weeks next month and would like to be paid out if the Board would be willing to do that. After a brief discussion, Ald. Johnson moved to pay Dana Cornwell out for her 24 hours of vacation. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley and Johnson voted aye, Ald. Kezar and Wilson abstained.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $52,191.72 including transfers. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the bills in the amount of $52,191.72. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday February 5, 2019

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday February 5, 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. Police Chief Joe David, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were, Kevin Keeney, Clyde Davidson, Lois Kolb, Heith and Tanya Lewis, Darrell and Drew Sarratt, Marshall and Brandi Long, Keith Estes, Kent Hartman 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 January 15, 2019. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on January 15, 2019. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar Johnson and Wilson voted aye and Ald. Kohley abstained.

The Board first discussed purchasing a new Sensus handheld for reading water meters. City Supervisor Brodie informed the Board that a new handheld for reading water meters was necessary as we used to have two in the past and then we got down to one. We should have a backup, that way if one went down, we could still read the water meters. The cost for a new handheld to read water meters is $5800.00 with a trade in of our oldest unit. It comes with the handheld, docking station and command link. It was noted that without the trade in, the cost is $6100.00. Ald. Wilson moved to approve purchasing a new Sensus meter reading handled at a cost of $5800.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board then discussed the high water bills due to the non-functioning handheld. City Clerk McNorton noted there are three accounts that she had included in Boards packet, the first one is Matthew Bedell of $4397.96, who had a water leak and we did not catch it because of averaging for two months. The same with Sean Kosina who’s bill is $2001.09 and he also had a leak. The third is Joan Biglow who we really can’t figure out why it is $627.53 as when David went to check it was off as they have been remodeling. There are about fifteen additional bills that I did not include in your packet, but they have high bills and we did not feel it was fair that the Board did not look over and decide whether they wanted to average them or not. After a brief discussion, Ald. Johnson moved to Average the water bills. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Unfinished business:

The Board discussed Community Building. Clyde Davidson noted that the Community Building had been discussed and he wanted the Board to know the Betterment Club and the community wants the Community Bldg. rebuilt. The Betterment Club and the community put a lot of time and money into the bldg. Clyde noted that the insurance would not cover all the cost to get it put back, but the Betterment Club did get some estimates from L&M Construction and 3G Unlimited. L&M’s estimate included a forty by fifty building with a twenty by forty covered patio. The bldg. will have two by four eight foot walls on two foot centers. There will be two by four trusses set on two foot centers. The walls and roof will have twenty nine gauge thirty year metal in the color of our choice. It would include one commercial double entry door, a women’s and men’s bathroom with one toilet, the men’s bathroom, would also include a urinal, half inch sheetrock, Insulation, standard electrical, a small kitchenette, and a thirty gallon water heater for $74,250.00. The rest needed could be done by fund raisers.

3G Unlimited had a bid of $52,000.00 which included labor and materials for traditional framing with studs on sixteen inch center, engineered exterior sheeting with seven sixteenth on wall and one half on roof, blown insulation, exterior and interior steel sheeting with lifetime warranty, and electrical. The kitchenette was not included in the price.

It was also asked if the Board could get a copy of the estimates to look over. It was suggested that the Board and the Betterment Club maybe sit down and draw up a plan.

Heith Lewis then asked the Board about the gazebo on Main Street and was it going to be rebuilt. Mayor Richmond noted it had been discussed seeing if Sam Boblett would cut the wood for the gazebo and maybe getting the Betterment Club, Fire Department and some citizens to put it together. We could have the churches make some food and if we get enough help we could get it put up in a few hours. City Supervisor Brodie noted he would talk to Mr. Boblett about how much he would charge for the materials and cutting it. It was asked to put on the next agenda.

The Board discussed Kansas City Southern (KCS) Christmas Train coming to Goodman. Mayor Richmond noted Michael Richmond had brought up at the last meeting if the Board would consider having the Kanas City Southern Christmas Train stop in Goodman again. It was asked how much was spent for the last Christmas Train. Mayor Richmond noted he believed it was around $1500.00 total. City Supervisor Brodie noted we rented four porta-poties, some lights and we had the Red Cross who handed out coffee and Hot Chocolate. The Police Department had about $250.00 worth of overtime. It was noted that we should let KCS know the City would be interested in being a part of it in 2020.

New business:
The Board discussed the annual membership from Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council (HSTCC). It was discussed that the City has been a part of HSTCC for several years and they are the ones who helped with the Comprehensive Plan and the City Map update. Ald. Wilson moved to pay the annual HSTCC membership fee in the amount of $399.36. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Heith Lewis brought up the Ballpark. Heith noted he had spoken with Mayor Richmond about retiring as the Recreation Director. Heith noted they had put it on the Facebook page that the City was looking for a new Recreation Director and received zero interest. Heith noted he would do it this year and would like the Board to put an ad in the paper for a Recreation Director. If the City could find someone to tag along this year, they could take over next year. Heith was hoping that someone would have come forward as they are taking signups.
Ald. Kohley moved to put an ad in the paper for a Recreation Director. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Heith also noted the Arkansas Naturals contacted him about having Goodman days at their Ballpark. You would get to meet the players, 50 kids get to run on the field, go through the locker rooms and get a hotdog, a drink and the cost is $9.00 per person. Any Goodman resident is able to come and it is June 9, 2019 and the Naturals are playing the Springfield Cardinals. The Arkansas Naturals mascot will also be attending the Goodman Ballparks first game.

Department head reports:
Curt Drake: Chief Drake noted the spotlight went out on the Dodge Charger and Asst. Chief David got it warrantied through Fletcher and got it fixed.

Chief Drake then noted he got the State and Racial Profiling reports completed.

Chief Drake Also noted Asst. Chief David and himself will be in class next week and will need ammo for the class. They will need rifle, shotgun and pistol ammo. He looked at Wal-Mart and can get it for about $255.00. They need 500 rounds of 9mm and 400 rounds of 223mm ammo. Ald. Kohley moved to have Chief Drake buy 500 rounds of 9mm and 400 rounds of 223mm ammo for $255.00 from Wal-Mart. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Denis Kolb: Nothing to report.

David Brodie: The scales we needed are here and installed. Also got the tap put in for the samples and we are back in compliance. The scales were $183.00.

Brodie then noted he had spoken with Branco about the roads and there are no plans to do anything with the roads. David suggested going to the School Board to discuss the roads.

Brodie also noted David Sarratt is back and can’t lift over 50lbs at this time. He still has some physical therapy to complete.

Meghan Sexson: City Clerk McNorton noted the Board has the Tax Collector’s January report

Karla McNorton- City Clerk McNorton explained that she would like to go the Missouri City Clerks and Finance Officers Spring training institute and Master Academy March 11, 2019 through March 14, 2019. City Clerk McNorton noted she will need to go up on Sunday March 10, 2019 as she is on the Hospitality Committee and they will be setting up Sunday evening. She is sharing a room with the Southwest City Clerk making the room cost half at $199.90 instead of $399.80. Since she will be up there Sunday, she would like to take a Master Academy class on Monday morning for $50.00. The Spring Institute cost for Tuesday thru Thursday is $205.00 for a total of $255.00. The total cost of the training, not including mileage would be $454.90. If she is approved for the Master Academy and Spring Institute, she will only need the fall one day class (if the Board approves), and next year’s Spring Institute and she will have enough hours to become a Missouri registered City Clerk Ald. Wilson moved to approve City Clerk McNorton going to the Master Academy March 11, 2019 and the Spring Institute March 12, 2019 through March 14, 2019 at a total of up to $455.00, not including mileage. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $45,475.45 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $45,475.45 including transfers. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday January 15, 2019

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday January 15, 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, Asst. Chief Joe David, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were, Kevin Keeney, Jared Mackall, Roger and Carol Coe, Michael Richmond, Greg Beckner, Ed Tuomala and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting January 2, 2019. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on January 2, 2019. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar and Wilson voted aye Ald. Johnson abstained.

The Board discussed by title only the second reading of Bill NO. 2019-486 Ord. NO. 2019-496, increasing the residential water rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. Ald. Johnson noted that on the bottom of the ordinance it is written out Three dollars and fifty cents and in prentices it says ($3.79). The written out part needs corrected. Ald. Wilson moved to approve by title only the second reading of Bill NO. 2019-486 Ord. NO. 2019-496, increasing the residential water rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons with the correction to Three dollars and seventy nine cents. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed by title only the second reading of Bill NO. 2019-487 Ord. NO. 2019-497, increasing the commercial water rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. Ald. Johnson moved to approve by title only the second reading of Bill NO. 2019-487 Ord. NO. 2019-497, increasing the commercial water rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed by title only the Second reading of Bill NO. 2019-488 Ord. NO. 2019-498, increasing the sewer rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. Ald. Wilson moved to approve by title only the Second reading of Bill NO. 2019-488 Ord. NO. 2019-498, increasing the sewer rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Discuss possible rebuild of Community Building: Mayor Richmond noted it was brought up at the last meeting that the money is still there for the community building, but does the Board want to consider rebuilding? Greg noted he had brought up the roads are going to need repaired after the school is rebuilt. City Supervisor Brodie noted there are also grading and drainage issues that will need to be addressed. Ald. Wilson noted the Betterment Club spent a lot of time and money building that building. It was also mentioned there is always a need for a building. It was asked how big the building was. It was noted the building was 40×60. Ald. Wilson then suggested looking into a Pole Building with the price including a slab as the old slab will need work to make the plumbing usable as there is a problem with the drains. It was also discussed adding a strip to make the building bigger after fixing the drain issue. Mayor Richmond noted that he is not sure how much the school plans on doing with the roads, if any. Greg noted he does not want the City to have to spend any money on the roads because of the school being rebuilt. It was agreed there will need to be further discussion on the issue and asked that it be put on the next agenda.

Old business: Michael Richmond brought up having the Christmas Train back if the City would be advantageous to it. It was asked to be put on the next agenda.

New business: None

Citizens business: None

Department head reports
Curt Drake: Chief Drake noted he had given the Board the year end totals for the call and citation list.

Curt then noted there was a recall on the Dodge truck and he also has a tail light out. He has an appointment Friday to get both issues fixed.

Curt turned it over to Asst. Chief Joe David.

Asst. Chief David noted that Curt had him create a Drug Interdiction initiative (DII), in July of 2017 to get rid of the drug issue in Goodman. They began targeting 15 houses known for drug activity. Four of those houses were considered high profile. Through assistance from the state and contacts, the Police Department targeted those houses. By the second quarter of 2018, county had a person in place dedicated to reducing drug activity; contacts hit a dead-end and dried up. Officer Joe David continued working on the issue. Of the 15 houses, two of the four high profile houses are off the list and the other two have been reduced to a medium profile. During the last year and a half, the drug activity has reduced by 87%, reported Asst. Chief Joe David. Mayor Richmond and the Board thanked Asst. Chief David for all his hard work.

Denis Kolb: Not present.

David Brodie: David noted that in December 2018, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), came and did an inspection. The casing on well #1 should project about 12 inches from the floor and right now it is only projecting at about 4 inches. It was recommended that the next time the pump is pulled, to fix the casing.

David then noted that the existing tap used for the new way to turn the pump on and off now at well #1 will need replaced with a new tap before chlorination.

David also noted he needed to get a set of scales for well #2. There are chlorine gas cylinders that should be weighed and will need the scales for it. He believes he can get a set for around $200.00. Ald. Wilson moved to have David get a set of scales used to weigh the chlorine gas cylinders for up to $400.00. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Meghan Sexson: You have your December report and the delinquent statements were sent out.

Karla McNorton: You have your December Financial Statement.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $34,408.30 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $34,408.30 including transfers. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson moved to adjourn. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

COUNCIL MEETING

Wednesday January 2, 2019

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Wednesday January 2, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley and Alice Kezar. Also present were Police Chief Curt Drake, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Jared and Erica Mackall, Delana Edens 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 December 18, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on December 18, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed by title only the first reading of Bill NO. 2019-486 Ord. NO. 2019-496, increasing the residential water rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. Ald. WIlson moved to approve by title only the first reading of Bill NO. 2019-486 Ord. NO. 2019-496, increasing the residential water rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. . Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed by title only the first reading of Bill NO. 2019-487 Ord. NO. 2019-497, increasing the commercial water rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. Ald. Kohley moved to approve by title only the first reading of Bill NO. 2019-487 Ord. NO. 2019-497, increasing the commercial water rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons.

Ald.Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed by title only the first reading of Bill NO. 2019-488 Ord. NO. 2019-498, increasing the sewer rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. Ald. Kohley moved to approve by title only the first reading of Bill NO. 2019-488 Ord. NO. 2019-498, increasing the sewer rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Old business: Ald. Kohley asked if the Fire Department had received the gravel for the alley. Chief Drake noted he believed they did. He noted he has seen the Morgan’s in the area doing work.

New business: City Clerk McNorton noted that at the budget meeting she was asked to find out if there was a time frame for rebuilding the Community Bldg. The City has two years for the date of loss to rebuild. If the bldg. is not completed by that time, the City will lose $2,248.24. We have $67,000.00 dollars to spend on replacing the Community Bldg.by April 4, 2019 or we lose $2, 248.24. It was discussed looking into the need for having one or putting the funds to use for other things like streets that need repaired. It was asked to be put on the next agenda.

Citizens business: None

Department head reports:

Curt Drake: Nothing to report

Denis Kolb: Not present

Dana Cornwell: Tires discussed and approved for $820.00 at the last meeting for the White Ford will be installed and paid for tomorrow.

Meghan Sexson: Not present

Karla McNorton: Nothing to report

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $37,821.83 including transfers. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $37,821.83 including transfers. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday December 18, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday December 18, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Alice Kezar and Ron Johnson. Also present were Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Kevin Keeney, Darrell Sarratt, Jared and Erica Mackall, Roger and Carol Coe 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 special meeting December 3, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting held on December 3, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting December 4, 2018. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on December 4, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from the special meeting December 10, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting held on December 10, 2018. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor noted this will be the first of two readings. The Board discussed by title only the first reading of Bill NO. 2018-485 Ord. NO. 2018-495, regarding the 2019 budget. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the first reading by title only of Bill NO. 2018-485 Ord. NO. 2018-495, regarding the 2019 budget. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor noted this is the second reading. The Board discussed by title only the second reading of Bill NO. 2018-485 Ord. NO. 2018-495, regarding the 2019 budget. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the first reading by title only of Bill NO. 2018-485 Ord. NO. 2018-495, regarding the 2019 budget. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Old business: Mayor Richmond brought up the gazebo and noted he was not sure where the money would come from but, he had discussed with City Supervisor David Brodie about talking to Sam Boblett and see if he could measure and cut the wood the City purchased. Then Mayor Richmond noted he would talk with the Betterment Club, the Police and Fire Department and the City employees about helping put it together in the spring. Mayor Richmond would also like to see if the churches would provide food and all of us could probably get it put up in a day. After the gazebo was completed, maybe we could have a plaque made with who all helped with the project. The Board agreed that was a good idea.

New business:

Stan Marion discussed with the Board annexing the property previously known as the Seventy One Club into the City Limits. (This property is Located at 912 State Hwy 59.) Mr. Marion purchased the property and began clearing the lot. It has 249 feet of frontage on Hwy 59 and is 105 feet deep. He is planning on putting up a 30×85 foot building for rental property. Some of the building will be for the Ozark Health Facility. It was noted that he will need to get with the Planning and Zoning Committee to discuss the annexation. Mayor Richmond noted that the Planning and Zoning Committee will have a meeting January 3, 2019 at 6:00. Mr. Marion can discuss his plans with the Committee on that date and a Public Hearing can then be scheduled.

Ald. Wilson brought up giving the City Employees and Christmas bonus of $50.00 each. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to give each employee and $50.00 Christmas bonus. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson then brought up Monday December 24, 2018 (Christmas Eve) being water shut off day and moving that to January 3, 2019. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to have the water shut off day moved from Monday December 24, 2018 to January 3, 2019. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson also mentioned moving the first meeting in January from Tuesday the 1st (first) to Wednesday the 2nd (second) of 2019 as the 1st (first) is New Year’s Day. It was agreed by the Board it should be moved. Ald. Wilson moved to have the January meeting moved from the first to the second of 2019. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Darrell Sarratt informed the Board that the alley by the fire station is in need of having gravel put down. Mr. Sarratt is asking the Board to purchase the gravel. It was noted having it spread as well as City Supervisor Brodie does not have the time. Mayor Richmond noted it is in bad shape and needs attention. Ald. Johnson brought up the bus stop he had mentioned previously. After a brief discussion, Ald. Kohley moved to have 2 loads of gravel brought in by Morgan’s Backhoe and put down at the alley and spread it. Any remaining would be put at the bus stop on Main St. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizens business: None

Department head reports:
Curt Drake: Chief Drake provided the November report of calls and stops and noted he had two from October he added to this report.

Ald. Kohley asked Chief Drake how the police vehicles were running. Chief Drake noted they are running good. Ald. Kohley then asked Drake if he had spoken to the new owners of D & D Auto (Brother-N-Law Garage) about servicing the City vehicles. Chief Drake noted that it sounded to him like he was interested.

Denis Kolb: Nothing to report

David Brodie: Asst. City Clerk Cornwell asked on David’s behalf about getting new 10 ply tires for the white Ford for $810.00. It was asked if the tires were a quote from Goodman Tire and Auto. Cornwell replied they were. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to get new tires for the white Ford from Goodman Tire and Auto for $810.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Meghan Sexson: Nothing to report

Karla McNorton- McNorton asked about closing Monday December 24, 2018 since shut off day has been moved to January 3, 2019. The City workers normally come in for half the day on the December 24th. The employees will be off for the weekend and then will come in for half the day and then be off on Tuesday for Christmas. After a brief discussion, Ald. Kohley moved to close on December 24, 2018. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

City Clerk McNorton noted Linda Sharp came in today and provided a picture and floor plan for the double wide the Board approved at the November 21, 2017 meeting. Linda noted she plans to have it in and set up by the end of January. City Clerk McNorton also noted she also paid the variance fee.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $25,518.74 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $25,518.74 including transfers. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

SPECIAL BOARD OF ALDERMEN

December 10, 2018 

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley, Ron Johnson and Calvin Wilson. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Visitors present were Lois Kolb and Larry Darcy.  

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. 

The Board of Alderman worked on budget for 2019. 

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

 

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday December 4, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday December 4, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Alice Kezar and Ron Johnson. Also present were City supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Kevin Keeney, Tammie Davis, Lisa McCool-Rataczek from McDonald County 911 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 November 20, 2018. Ald. Wilson asked about a correction noted on new minutes the City Clerk had provided before the meeting started. City Clerk McNorton noted she had noticed an error it had her as making the candidate filing notice at the last meeting and she had made that and two other corrections. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on November 20, 2018 with the corrections. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye and Ald. Kohley abstained.

Unfinished business: City Supervisor David Brodie noted he had spoken to Jerry Wiley

on the properties at 122 and 122 ½ N. Wall St. Jerry told David that they have no money to work on the property. They really don’t want to sell it or get a loan to fix it. David informed him the City will be sending a letter explaining the condemnation process with the expectations and timeframe. Ald. Kohley moved to send Jerry Wiley a condemnation letter. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the IRIS system for safe room at Goodman Elementary. Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb explained that he wanted to establish a communication system for the City and Police. The system would allow you to send out information about events by the City, Amber Alerts, church functions, and clinics and possibly school information as well, like they close early for inclement weather. It would be for communication only and would be from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., anything after 5:00 P.M. would be for emergency purposes only. Lisa McCool-Rataczak asked if it would be part of 911. Denis noted he wanted it for Goodman only. Mayor Richmond asked doesn’t the City already have this. Do we really need this other system and does any other City have it.

Mayor Richmond noted he doesn’t feel we need this system. Lisa McCool-Rataczek noted that you can do that with the IRIS system already in place and she would be happy to get with Denis and show him how to customize the system for just the Goodman residents and to add any residents who wanted to be on the system. It was agreed by the Board to table the discussion to a later date closer to when the school is going to open.

Mayor Richmond noted he has not spoken with the AG teacher about the gazebo yet and would like to wait till after the budget and the holidays. David then noted that he had some bids on the gazebo.

New business: Lisa McCool-Rataczek explained to the Board that during and emergency call on Rt. C, they ended up going to the incorrect address and it ended up taking 10 additional minutes to get to the correct address because Rt. B Hwy off of 49 and Rt. C is East of 49, then Rt. C picks up on the Eastern and Western side of town. There are possible repeated addresses. She asked if the Board would consider annexing it the portion of Rt. C to 49 and changing the name. Lisa noted she had contacted MODOT (Missouri Department of Transportation and they refused to change the name. Mayor Richmond noted we would have to ask the landowners and explain the situation. Mayor Richmond then noted the City would love to assist so there are no more incidents like this and a possible loss of life. It was suggested to contact our State representative about the issue. It was also suggested to contact Bill Lant and see who he suggests contacting about the issue and addresses being changed.

Citizens business: None

Department head reports:

Curt Drake: Curt noted he had faxed a letter to Kansas City Southern about stopping the train for the Christmas parade Saturday December 8, 2018 and dispatch will follow up the day of the parade and make sure it is stopped.

Denis Kolb: Dennis noted there is a possibility of ice and snow Thursday and Friday. Keith then thanked Curt, Joe and Levi for checking the storms.

David Brodie: David explained that the backhoe had two cylinders leaking and he would like to take them to Walts Tractor and have it taken care of. Ald. Wilson moved to have Davis repair the cylinders on the backhoe. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Meghan Sexson: Not present

Karla McNorton: Nothing to report.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $33,546.89 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $33,546.89 including transfers. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

SPECIAL BOARD OF ALDERMEN

December 3, 2018 

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley, Ron Johnson and Calvin Wilson. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Visitors present were Lois Kolb.  

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. 

The Board of Alderman worked on budget for 2019. 

The Board agreed to meet again on Monday December 10, 2018 to work on the 2019 budget. 

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