Category: Council Minutes

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday November 6, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday November 6, 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, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Police Chief Curt Drake, Asst. Chief Joe David, Reserve Officer Kenen Martinez and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Kevin Keeney

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

The Board discussed the regular minutes from October 16, 2018. Ald. Wilson

moved to approve the regular meeting minutes held on October 16, 2018. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the Planning and Zoning Minutes from October 16, 2018. Ald. Johnson noted that the second paragraph needs a comma between chair and an acting chair. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the Planning and Zoning Minutes from October 16, 2018 with the amendment. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Unfinished business: None

New business:

Discuss Facebook page: Mayor Richmond noted this was discussed briefly at the last meeting and I decided to shut it down because of the liability. Mayor Richmond noted that it can be shut down for 30 days and brought back up, if the Board wanted to keep the page. The Board agreed $2400.00 a year is a lot of money and did not feel that was a good use of the taxpayer’s money. It will stay shut down.

Citizens business: None

Department head reports

Curt Drake: Chief Drake gave the Board his monthly report. Ald. Johnson asked about the Calls of Service and how that works. Chief Drake explained some are from McDonald County and some are from the City Hall. It was then asked by Ald. Kohley about the Walk-ins on his report. Drake explained he tries to keep a complete log of all the walk-ins. Some are debris in the street and by the time he gets there it has been removed and some are animal complaints.

Ald. Johnson then asked about the amounts that Chief Drake has for the tickets written. Johnson asked if the City gets that amount. Drake explained that the judge will SIS (suspended Imposition of Sentence) one of the tickets like speeding and give the person a fine of $225.00 if the person has another ticket for suspended license. Then there are some that are on payment plans and it can take into the next year to get the full amount the City is owed.

It was then asked how the vehicles are running. Drake noted they are running good. Asst. Chief David noted that the Dodge may have a brake issue and he is getting the door looked at. It was also noted that the S.U.V. does not have a active radar anymore and the sirens need replaced. Drake noted he plans on discussing it during the budget meetings.

Denis Kolb: Not present

David Brodie: David noted that he will be closing and winterizing the Ballpark.

David then noted he put in a motor for the skimmers at the treatment plant today.

David also noted the school plans on moving the fireplug on Whitmore north of where it is by the end of the month. Kimberling City is the one who will be moving it.

David then noted he has done research on 122 and 122 ½ N. Wall and Jerry Wiley, Carolyn Raines and Leroy Raines own it. Jerry is trying to make it work so they can keep the property. I plan to give them about a week and I will reach out again.

David also noted that David Sarratt will be having rotator cuff surgery Friday.

Meghan Sexson: Meghan noted she received the tax statements and will have them mailed by the end of the week.

Karla McNorton- City Hall will be closed Monday November 12, 2018 in observance of Veterans Day.

Discuss Veterans Day cakes for Goodman Elementary: Karla noted that the

City ordered three sheet cakes like they did last year and it was around $130.00 and we expect it to be around the same amount this year. They were ordered Thursday and Meghan will pick them up in the morning and bring them to the school.

Discuss date for first budget meeting: McNorton noted that she would like to start earlier than last year on the budget meetings and asked if November 19, 2018 at 6:00 P.M would work. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to have the first meeting November 21, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $53,258.14 including transfers. Ald. Johnson asked about the $150.00 for a badge. Chief Drake explained that one of the past officers had lost his badge and he is going to pay us to replace it by the end of the week. Ald. Johnson then asked about the sanitation transfer correction. McNorton explained that when the auditors were here, they told us clerks not to do any transfers on sanitation. McNorton noted that she saw it was getting extremely high and discussed it with the auditors and it was agreed to do this transfer. McNorton noted she is working as quickly as possible to get the October bank statements reconciled so the auditor can see where we are and get this resolved. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $53,258.14 including transfers. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting

October 16, 2018

Mayor Richmond called the Meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Ron Johnson, Alice Kezar and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present are Committee members Greg Beckner, Ed Tuomala, Jerry Pierce and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond noted we are here to establish the Board for the Planning and Zoning Committee. It was noted there is a chair an acting chair and secretary who serve for a term of one year. The remaining members will have two, three and four year terms. The chair, acting chair and secretary will be voted on again in one year.

After a brief discussion, Ald. Jonson moved to approve Jared Mackall as secretary. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve Keith Estes as the Chair. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley moved to approve Greg Beckner as acting chair. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ron Johnson and Calvin Wilson will have a two year term. Jerry Pierce will have a three year and Ed Tuomala will have a four year term

City Clerk McNorton noted that Jared Mackall is in Fire School until December 7, 2018 and the next scheduled meeting will need to be after that date. It was agreed one of the committee members will talk with Keith and Jared in the next few days to decide when the next meeting will be.

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

 

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday October 16, 2018

 

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday October 16, 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, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Carey and Tim O’Brien, Kevin Keeney, Tammie Davis, Roger and Carol Coe, Greg Beckner, Jerry Pierce, Ed Tuomala 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 October 2, 2018. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on October 2, 2018. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Unfinished business: Mayor Richmond asked Mr. Brodie what he had found out about the gazebo on Main St. from Kansas City Southern (KCS). David noted that he had spoken with the track supervisor and we have a green light to build. They said 50 feet from the main track and it is 47 feet. But, KCS has no intention of doing anything with that piece and we can rebuild the gazebo.

New business: Karla informed the Board that we need to consider records retention for our Facebook account. The State Statute says that Social Media sites are subject to the Sunshine law request and need to be archived. The City is responsible for capturing all information relating to social media. The company Archive Social does that for the least amount of money. It is $200.00 a month or $2400.00 a year. It can be paid monthly. I have been in contact with other Cities and this is the one most recommended. The only other option is to remove the Facebook page. I have provided you with as much information as I possibly can. After a brief discussion it was agreed to put it on the next agenda.

Citizens business: Carey O’Brien informed the Board that he received a letter that they are in violation and to remove their camper. Carey stated Curt (Chief Drake) has been by several times about their property and they have done everything he has asked, and then they get this letter. Carey noted her and her husband Tim feels like they are being harassed about the camper in the yard. Mrs. O’Brien then noted that she was informed by Chief Drake that an alderman had mentioned to the rest of the Board the City should get a bulldozer to tear it down, but it was too expensive. The Board informed the O’Brien’s that it has never been discussed by the Board. Carey also noted that there are many properties that need cleaned around town, so why are they the only ones getting a letter and who decides to send them. Mayor Richmond noted that Chief Drake goes around and looks at the properties and lets the office ladies know who needs a letter. Mayor Richmond noted he will talk to Chief Drake about the situation.

Kevin Keeney then asked why he has not seen a police officer in a while. Mayor Richmond noted that Officer David has been on vacation and Chief Drake has been out ill. The Mayor noted that Officer David will be here Friday evening.

Department head reports:

Denis Kolb: Dennis noted he had given the Board a copy of what he has been working on with the FEMA safe room and asked the Board to look over it.

David Brodie: David informed the Board the Goodman sign was repaired today.

David then let the Board know they will begin hauling sludge tomorrow.

Ald. Johnson asked about the ruts over by the gazebo. David noted he has put a few buckets of gravel in them, but when it rains, more appear. He will put more gravel down. Ald. Johnson noted that he had spoken with Dr. Cummings and if we need gravel to let him know.

Meghan Sexson: Noted the Board has the September report.

Meghan then noted she will be picking up the tax book and statements at the end of the month. It is $600.00 like last year and it will have the penalties on it. The company that puts the penalties on the bottom of the staement will bill us separately and should receive it by the end of December or January.

Karla McNorton- Karla noted that the Office of State Court Administrators will be implementing Show me courts for the City on November 26, 2018. There is a three days training in Springfield November 6th, 7th and 8th 2018 and I am asking that Dana be able to attend the course. She does not need to stay in a motel, she can drive up and back those days. I am asking that Dana be able to attend the class and be paid for mileage.

Ald. Johnson moved to approve sending Dana to court training November 6th, 7th and 8th 2018 in Springfield. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Johnson voted aye and Ald. Kezar and Wilson abstained.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $26,942.16 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $26,942.16 including transfers. Ald. Johnson 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 October 2, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday October 2, 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, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Betty Hays, Ronnie and Caroline Price, Jerry Bates, Connie Letourneau, Kevin Keeney, David McGarrah 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 held on September 4, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the special meeting minutes from September 4, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Betty Hayes to discuss averaging her water bill for September and October. Betty explained that she had a leak. She came home one day and found water in her yard. She had a new line installed. The leak is now fixed and she is asking that her bill for September be averaged to $91.40 including the 20% and her October bill be averaged to $50.05. Ald. Wilson moved to approve averaging Betty Hayes September water bill to $91.40 including the 20%Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley moved to average Betty Hayes October water to $50.05. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Mayor Richmond then noted he was going off agenda for a moment and acknowledged Connie Letourneau. Connie thanked the Police Department and the City workers for taking care of the dog leash issue she has had. She really appreciates it.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged David McGarrah to discuss the water billing procedures. David McGarrah asked if the City has done a cost analysis to run the extra staff in the water department answering the phones, preparing water bills, reading meters…etc. He noted he has several rental properties in Goodman and does not feel it is appropriate to receive a past due bill on a postcard that does not state the bill was from a tenant addressed to him at his place of business. David also feels that the City should consider changing the deposit amount received by renters to cover the final bill. Mayor Richmond noted that the he would like the Board to look over and discuss it.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Denis Kolb to discuss the FEMA safe room. Dennis

discussed wanting to restructure the IRIS system for the FEMA shelter. It will be for the Goodman citizens only. It was noted by Ald. Wilson that the cost to 911 is approximately $1400.00 annually. Denis noted that the citizens would have to sign up and be charged to be on the IRIS system for only Goodman. It was also discussed that the key for the safe room should be in a lock box like it used to be before the tornado. Curt noted they use to have a key code and the Police Department, Emergency Management and other key members had access to it. Curt noted he had spoken to Ms. Hamilton about it several months ago but he will talk with her again in a few months when the school is closer to opening so it is fresh in her mind and see if we can do the same thing again. Ald. Kohley suggested setting up a meeting with the school about getting everything set up.

Unfinished business: Ald. Kohley asked about when could the City have the Employee Picnic. City Clerk McNorton noted that Tax Collector Sexson would not be able to attend until October 21, 2018. It was agreed to have the picnic on October 21, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at the Goodman Ballpark. It will consist of hamburgers and hotdogs.

Mayor Richmond noted that per the request of Connie Letourneau, MODOT (Missouri Department of Transportation) has put up cameras to monitor the foot traffic going across 59 Hwy to the Dollar General Store. The mayor noted it will take a few months to get the information back from MODOT on whether there is enough foot traffic to put up signs. If there is enough foot traffic, then MODOT will put up signs warning motorists.

Mayor Richmond then brought up the gazebo on Main St. He noted we need to get with KCS and find out if we can build it or not. If we have to, we will get a 99 year lease, but it would be nice to build it back.

Ald. Johnson then brought up that in that area there are a lot of ruts that need filled and it would be nice if gravel could be put in to fill them up. Johnson noted that it gets very muddy there when it rains and that is where the kids get on and off the bus. He would like to talk to Dr. Cummings about getting the gravel and the City spreading it out to fill the holes.

New business: None

Citizens business: Jerry Bates noted his water bill was much higher than normal and wanted to know why. David Brodie noted he had checked and he does not have a leak. It is most likely a toilet running. Jerry stated as far as he knows he has no leak and wanted his water bill averaged. It was noted that his average is $57.72. It was asked by the Board that he is aware there’s a one-time only average for your water bill. He understood and wanted this bill to be averaged. Ald. Kohley moved to average Jerry Bates water bill to $57.72. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Kevin Keeney then asked again about high grass and weeds and asked if the City could have the contract mower for the City mow these people’s yard. It was explained the City can’t legally go onto someone’s property and mow. If the property owner asks the City, they can. The police can write tickets and that’s about it.

Department head reports

Curt Drake: Curt gave the Board the August monthly report.

Denis Kolb: None.

David Brodie: 108 W. Williams is under control. Need to turn attention to 122 N. Wall, the Raines property. Need to contact the other siblings and find out what they intend to do about the property. City Clerk McNorton will get a letter sent.

David then noted he has a two day class in Lake of the Ozarks October 24 and 25, 2018 and he has voucher for the class to keep up his hours but, he needs a room for two nights. Ald. Wilson moved to approve David going to the Lake of the Ozarks for class October 24 and 25, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. . Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Karla McNorton- noted for Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, you have your August report

Note that Dana Cornwell was not selected to receive the scholarship through MCMI (Missouri Court Management Institute.)

Note you have your August financial Statements.

Karla explained the office ladies would like to get the 2019 calendar done for the council meetings and the first council meeting in 2019 is January 1, 2019. She asked the Board if it would be alright to move it to Wednesday January 2, 2019.

It was discussed and agreed to have the first council meeting Wednesday January 2, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.

City Clerk McNorton that she made a Scribner’s error and did not put the bills and transfers from September 18, 2018 on the agenda and they need discussed and approved before this meetings bills and transfers. The Board discussed the bills from September 18, 2018 in the amount of $40,707.22 including transfers. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $40,707.22 including transfers. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Wilson voted aye and Ald. Kezar abstained.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $18,179.96 including transfers. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $18,179.96 Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays..

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

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday September 18, 2018

At 7:00 P.M. Mayor Greg Richmond announced there would not be a Planning and Zoning or a regular council meeting as we did not have a quorum. All bills will be paid and ratified at the next council meeting and all items will be move to the next agenda October 2, 2018.

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday September 4, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday September 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, Asst. Chief Joe David, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, City Attorney Duane Cooper and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Jared Mackall, Connie Letourneau, Greg Beckner, Kevin Keeney, Misty Farmer and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the Public Hearing minutes from August 21, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the Public Hearing held on August 21, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the regular meeting minutes from August 21, 2018. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on August 21, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor acknowledged Connie Letourneau to discuss the City Animal Ordinance. Ms. Letourneau noted she had already presented to the Board that the Animal Ordinance should be changed, modified, or removed. The police have thousands of dollars in equipment and they can’t be expected to hall animals in their vehicles and not damage the equipment, something needs to change. Connie feels that someone should be picking up the animals during City Hall hours. Connie also feels the Ordinance does not make sense and that “cats” needs removed. City Attorney Duane Cooper stated that he does not feel that the Ordinance needs to be changed. Duane noted that there are 80 hours per week of Police coverage and 168 hours in a week. The City is doing the best it can where animal control is concerned.

Connie then stated that the City needs to consider a crosswalk from Casey’s to Dollar General. City Attorney Duane Cooper noted that any signs on the highway are owned by the State. The State is the one who has control over that section and Connie would need to speak to them where a crosswalk was concerned.

Mayor Richmond noted that the City had been in contact with the City of Neosho and they do not have an Ordinance for pre-payment of fuel or diesel. He also noted that the Casey’s in Neosho is pre-payment. Mayor Richmond noted that he doesn’t understand why corporate would not do it in Goodman if they did it in Neosho. Curt noted that he has spoken with corporate and was told that no Casey’s is pre-payment unless there is an Ordinance. Curt is not sure why the one in Neosho is. Mayor Richmond noted that he has an issue forcing a business to have pre-payment. City Attorney Duane Cooper noted that he would be happy to write up something saying he will not prosecute unless they made it a policy. Duane also noted that it is very hard to prosecute unless you catch them in the act.   It was also discussed that if corporate was so concerned, they would do something about it. It was agreed by the Board to have Duane and the Police Department to work on something where gas drive-offs were concerned.

Unfinished business: Misty Farmer informed the Board that the house on 108 W. Williams is completely opened up for City Building Inspector Marcus Pratt to come and inspect. She knows there are some pipes and electrical that need replaced and termite damage that needs fixed. She stated that Marcus told her when that is repaired; he did not see why it couldn’t be taken out of condemnation. Misty noted that next week they will have the front half removed and cleaned up.

Misty also noted that she is having an issue with the Kramburg property mobile homes. They are unable to locate the VIN numbers on them to get a title to move them. It was noted it is difficult to know if they were purchased without a title if you can’t locate that. Misty noted that Missouri doesn’t have a form for lost title on a mobile home. She noted that she was told that Illinois has one and to use it and change the information to Missouri. She is not sure if a judge is needed to remove the mobile homes or where she would go to court for that. She may need a judge to allow her permission to remove them if the VIN’s are not able to be located.

New business: Ald. Kohley noted that is almost time for the annual BBQ. Meghan Sexson noted that she and Karla McNorton had discussed maybe going bowling instead. Meghan noted that it would be $132.00 for up to 72 people at Edgewood bowl. Mayor Richmond asked for the City personal and Board to consider it.

Citizens business: Kevin Keeney noted there is an issue with tall grass especially on Russell St. Curt noted that two had been mowed today, the new tenants have been warned and the other has tickets to court.

Connie Letourneau noted that the Electric Company working on the school has not cleaned up all the debris and she is concerned that some of it will blow onto her property. It was noted that tickets can be written it if not cleaned up.

Kevin Keeney then asked if the ordinance had in it if the trash cans were to be moved back from the road after the trash was picked up. It was discussed that logically they should be brought back up to your home and not left by the road. Mayor Richmond noted he is not sure if that is in the Ordinance. Mr. Keeney asked if something could be put on the water bills asking Citizens to bring their trash cans back to their homes after the trash was picked up. It was agreed to have something put on the water bill.

Kevin then asked about the gazebo and if the City was going to rebuild it. Mayor Richmond noted that we are working on that. Need to get with Kansas City Southern (KCS) and figure out if the City rebuilds, are they going to tear it back down. The way it looks, some of it is on KCS property.

Department head reports-

Curt Drake: Curt noted that Joe had captured two wanted men for major drug crimes by other agencies. Mayor Richmond thanked the officers for their hard work.

Dennis Kolb: Keith Kohley noted they are watching the tropical storm and sometime late Friday night early Saturday they are expecting three to five inches of rain. He wants everyone to be weather aware.

David Brodie- David noted that the workers for the school had come across some water lines that need lowered or removed. He is asking that the Board allow him to hire a spotter with a backhoe. He explained that sometimes the workers will not do the best job and he wants permission to hire a spotter if necessary. He wants to make sure the City has the best amount of cover. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to have David get a spotter if necessary.

David then noted he is working on the bandstand and is hopeful to have it done before the festival.

Meghan Sexson- Meghan noted the tax sale is done and it went good.

Karla McNorton- Karla noted she was able to purchase the property at the tax sale for cost.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $24,865.10 including transfers.

Ald. Johnson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $24,865.10 including transfers. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

 

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday August 21, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday August 21, 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, Asst. Chief Joe David, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, City Attorney Duane Copper and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Kevin Keeney, Lois Kolb, Jared Mackall, Brandon Poindexter with Branco, Jim Cummings and Samantha Hamilton with the Neosho R-5 School District, Connie Letourneau, Misty Farmer, Roger and Carol Coe, John McNall, Greg Beckner, 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 Planning and Zoning meeting August 7, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the Planning and Zoning meeting minutes from August 7, 2018. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar and Wilson voted aye and Ald. Kohley abstained.

The Board discussed the minutes from the Public Hearing meeting August 7, 2018. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the Public Hearing minutes from August 7, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from August 7, 2018. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the regular meeting minutes from August 7, 2018. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the special meeting minutes August 13, 2018. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the special meeting minutes from August 13, 2018. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board acknowledged John and Misty Farmer to discuss variance for a 26×29 house with an area of 754 square feet and update the Board on the 108 W. Williams property. Misty asked the Board to consider granting a variance for a house that is 26’ by 29’ with square footage of 754 feet.

Misty informed the Board that Marcus had been there this afternoon and we are close. We have most everything exposed for him to look at and he doesn’t think that part is un-savable. It does have some areas where there are termites. It was asked if she and John would be able to save the back half of the house. Misty said Marcus seems to believe they can save the back. It was noted by Misty that they should have it completely gone through by the next meeting.

Misty then noted she had pretty much explained at the last meeting that she would be asking for a variance for putting in a smaller house at either 119 S. First Street or 112 W. Splitlog Ave. Misty will be renovating the home and adding a front porch to the house. After a brief discussion, Ald. Kohley moved to approve the variance for John and Misty Farmer to put the smaller house on one of the two properties. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board acknowledged Linda Gill to discuss a second sign for her business. Linda informed the Board that she has spoken with the owner of the property Ross Bobbett and was given permission to put a sign 20”x24” on his property. After a discussion with the manager of the property about her maintain the area around where her sign would be and being told he maintains the grounds and would maintain that area as well, she was asked why she was not putting one on the 59 Hwy side and one on the Splitlog side. She explained she had only received permission for one sign. She is here asking the Board to allow her to have an additional sign. After a brief discussion, the Board agreed to allow Linda Gill to have an additional sign.

 

The Board Discussed deeding land to the Neosho R-5 School District. City Attorney Cooper noted that best we can tell is that a piece of land that the school has used for the last 100 years doesn’t seem to belong to them. It was discussed doing a quit claim deed for the piece of property. It was discussed that the piece of property is 60’ wide and runs from School St. to Whitmore. After additional discussion, Ald. Johnson moved approving the Mayor signing the quit claim deed for the land in question to the Neosho R-5 School District. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Unfinished business: Citizen Connie Letourneau stated she had been in here several times regarding the animals at large and wanted to know why the City hasn’t done anything. She noted she sees animals running loose on a daily basis. Connie then stated that City Clerk McNorton told her that she would have one of the guys come to her home and pick up a cat, take it somewhere and dump it and Connie wants the City Clerks resignation. She told the Board it is illegal to dump and animal and the clerk needed to resign. Connie then told the Board it was very inappropriate to have a council member’s wife come to her home. Connie claims it made her daughter very uncomfortable when the councilman’s wife asked her what was she going to do if the person you have a restraining order against enters her home. Connie noted that she told the wife she would kill him if he came to her home. Connie then noted the wife should not have come to her home. Ald. Johnson apologized that his wife had come to her residence without his knowledge. It was his understanding that she was not getting the results she was looking for. He noted he will not interfere with another citizens business in the future. Ms. Letourneau demanded to be put on the next agenda as she wants these issue resolved.

New business: Scott Brown told the Board that at the end of June and during the month of July, he had a leak that is now fixed. His last bill was 188.16 and this bill is 157.46. He has not paid this bill as he was coming to the meeting to ask for an average. After a brief discussion, Ald. Kohley moved to average Scotts Brown’s water bill at $103.76 for two months. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizens business: Linda Gill complained about her neighbor’s tall grass that is now owned by a mortgage company. She has been mowing the grass as it has been an eye sore. Curt will try to find out who the mortgage company is and contact them to clean up the property. Linda also complained about the bushes that are around needing cut.

Department head reports:

Curt Drake: Curt noted that after the special meeting he felt the Board planned on giving Asst. Chief David a raise. Curt was wondering if the Board had thought any more about that. Ald. Wilson made a motion to raise Asst. Chief David from $12.50 to $13.00 an hour. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Curt then noted that he has an Ordinance that City Clerk McNorton got from Carterville and changed it to fit Godman. It is an Ordinance that requires the gas stations to require all gas be pre-paid before pumping.

He explained that Casey’s has a lot of drive-offs that can’t be solved as when they run the tags, they don’t come back to anyone. It was discussed why the City would want to put that ordinance in place as the City shouldn’t have to force them to do that, the corporate office should do that. It was explained by Curt that corporate will not do that. If the person behind the counter doesn’t run outside and try to get a license plate number, they are fired. That can be difficult when you are the only one working in the store at the time. After additional discussion, it was agreed to put it on the next agenda to discuss further.

Denis Kolb: Nothing to report.

David Brodie: David noted that he received a registration form Sigma. Chemical Spill Response Training is required by one of the City workers by the EPA and OSHA. He is asking to go to the training is Springfield on September 11, 2018 and attend the class. The Cost is $150.00 He will drive the truck up there in back the same day. Ald. Kohley moved to send David to the chemical spill class. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

David then noted the electric for the festival at the ballpark is done. He then asked about the insulation in the bandstand. Ald. Johnson noted that he wanted some foam board insulation put in to help with the reverberation.

Meghan Sexson: Meghan noted the Board had their July report.

Karla McNorton: Karla noted that she found out the cost of the sale for 122 N. School St. from Jennifer Weber and it will be $196.67 for the cost of the property, $27.00 to Jennifer Weber for recording of Collector’s deed and $27.00 to Kenny Underwood, the Recorder of Deeds. The total will be 250.67. I have the checks issued and you have probably already signed them. My question is, do you want me to bid more, if for some strange reason someone else bids higher? Jennifer did say she will let everyone know that $6469.18 is due at City before the bid starts. It was discussed that if someone doesn’t hear that $6469.18 is due to the City and bids, it will be three more years to wait. After a brief discussion, Ald. Kohley moved to authorize City Clerk McNorton to bid up to $500.00 on the property if needed to purchase 122. N School St.

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

Also, The Missouri Courts are having a Court Management Institute January, March any May 2019 and January, March and May 2020. The program is comprised of 6 courses on three day increments. I am asking that you allow Dana to go to the class if she is chosen, as some of the dates are during the City Clerk week long training and I can’t do both. The City’s sole expense is travel and one night’s stay in the hotel. They will pay for the hotel for 2 nights, meals and cost of the courses, which they say it costs thousands of dollars to attend. The Board has to be committed to allowing her to attend all 6 classes. She will need do an essay and supply her resume and The City will need to fill out the application stating the Board is in full support of her attending all 6 classes. It is a scholarship. There are only 25 selected and she can take this anywhere as it is national. Karla noted she feels this is an amazing opportunity if she is selected. After a brief discussion, Ald. Kohley moved to allow Dana Cornwell to attend all 6 courses of the Court Management Institute. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson and Kohley voted aye, Ald. Kezar and Wilson abstained.

The Board then discussed the bills in the amount of $26,626.10 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $26,626.10 including transfers. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting

August 7, 2018

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Ron Johnson, Alice Kezar and Calvin Wilson. Also present were City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Greg Beckner, Keith Estes, Jared Mackall, Jerry Pierce, Ed Tuomala, Michael Richmond, Brandon Poindexter with Branco, Samantha Hamilton and Natalie McInturff with Goodman Elementary School.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. and noted Ald. Kohley was not present

City Clerk McNorton handed out a folder with information to membership, terms, vacancy and removal and the map the citizens had went over at the last meeting with Nikki Hill. Mayor Richmond then noted it was time to establish the committee members for the Planning and Zoning Committee. Ald. Kezar moved to approve Greg Beckner, Keith Estes, Jared Mackall, Jerry Pierce, Ed Tuomala, Ron Johnson and Calvin Wilson as the members of the Planning and Zoning Committee. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

It was noted the members will need to establish a board and it was suggested to do that at the next meeting. It was agreed to do that at the next meeting scheduled for September 12, 2018.

City Clerk McNorton noted the members were given a map they had completed at the last meeting. If you would, take it home and look over it and let know if everything is correct asap so we can have (if needed), have the corrected map by the next meeting.

Ald. Wilson moved to adjourn meeting at 6:40 P.M. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday August 7, 2018

 

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday August 7, 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, Asst. Chief Joe David, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Kevin Keeney, Lois Kolb, Jared Mackall, Sue Hamilton and Natalie McInturff With the Goodman Elementary, Brandon Poindexter with Branco, Paula Brodie, Michael Richmond, Connie Letourneau, Beulah and Michael Letts, John and Misty Farmer, Nick Myers, Keith Estes, Jerry Pierce, Ed Tuomala, Greg Beckner 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 July 17, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes held on July 17, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Beulah Letts to discuss averaging her water bill. Beulah explained she had a water leak and it is now fixed. (She brought proof of the bill showing where she had paid to have it fixed by Mace Maintenance.) She is asking that the Board average her bill to 176.84 with the 20%. Ald. Johnson moved to approve averaging Beulah Letts water bill to $176.84 with the 20%. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays. Mayor Richmond noted that if she needed to pay that amount in several payments that would be ok.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged John and Misty Farmer to discuss a variance for 119 S. First St.

Misty noted that her and John have decided to hold off on the variance for 119 S. First St. John and Misty were looking at putting a house about 760 square feet on 119 S. First Street, if the Board approved the variance for the size of the house, however; they have now looked at the Kramburg property located at 112 W. Splitlog Ave. and are thinking about putting that house there if the Board approves the variance and they decide to purchase the property. They would move the trailer closest to Splitlog out and put in the house on that property. She should have all the paperwork in to the City by the next meeting and would like to talk about it more then and include a photo of the home.

Misty then noted that she had gotten with City Building Inspector Marcus Pratt on the property at 108 W. Williams and the front of the structure has to be removed and the back is probably salvageable, but Marcus can’t tell for sure because of the debris still in that area. John and Misty would like to be able to clean the back half up and have Marcus look at it. If it is salvageable, they would like to purchase the property and rebuild the front half of the home and repair the back. Misty and John are asking the Board to give them time to get the back half of the house cleaned and have Marcus come back over and let them know if it is salvageable. If it is, they intend to purchase the property, but are concerned because the condemnation is on hold and the Board could decide to go ahead with demolition and John and Misty have wasted their money. John and Misty are asking the Board, if Marcus says the back half is salvageable, The Board agree to stop the condemnation upon transfer of deed from Shauna Landess to Misty and John Farmer or their business Diamond Diggz.

Ald. Johnson moved to stop the condemnation of 108 W. Williams if Marcus approves the back half of the property is salvageable and proof of the transfer of deed is provided that it is in John and Misty Farmer or Diamond Diggz name. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Eddie Figueroa from Kelly Miller Circus to discuss having two shows in Goodman October 15, 2018. Mr. Figueroa explained that he will need an area that can hold the event and it will be for the one evening of Monday October 15, 2018. There would be two shows. He explained they would need an area of 300’x300, accessible by large vehicles as they have three semis and one produces its own power. They will need one Potable running water source as some performers like to shower between shows and containers for trash. He explained that the Circus use to have animals, but they no longer have them due to animal rights activists. The Circus personal will bag the trash and load it into the dumpsters after the shows are over, as they want to be asked back the next year. He also explained he would need any permits or licenses required by local ordinance. He also noted that the circus has a one million dollar insurance policy and can add the organization to the policy for the day of the shows. Size of the crowd will depend on the amount of the tickets that are sold. They can hold up to 800 people, but usually get half to a quarter of that. Mayor Richmond noted that they would discuss it with the betterment club and the fire department and look at some numbers and get back to him.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Nick Myers to report of the 2017 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 on current items. Nick went over the bonds that were purchased and due to the water project and what is scheduled on them in the future. 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, setting up a depreciation schedule, which can be done in easy accounting along with setting up training on the entry of assets to the EasyAcct software depreciation module. Outstanding checks on bank reconciliations. He is suggesting they be removed or taken off after a year and voided or file them with the unclaimed property if the Missouri unclaimed property law apply. Backing up interfund reimbursements or transfers transaction entries and updating annually the EasyAcct software with the MO. Division of Employment rate for the next year. He thanked the Board and noted this is when the Board usually votes to approve the audit. Ald. Kohley moved to accept the 2017 Audit report. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Unfinished business: City Clerk McNorton noted that Trenton Thomas’s water bill did need to be averaged for the month of August and that amount is $112.02 with the 20% and that the Board had already agreed to average the bill at last month’s meeting when they voted to approve the first average.

New business: Brandon Poindexter from Branco brought the building plans for the Goodman Elementary and noted they plan to break ground on Monday August 13, 2018. Brandon then asked if the City would waive the building Permit fee. City Supervisor David Brodie noted that was done and voted on in a previous meeting.

It was discussed that the playground equipment at the school was going to be moved and used with the new facility, but after a second inspection from the insurance company, it will be destroyed and the equipment purchased by the school that is being used now at the temporary location will be moved to the Goodman Elementary school location. It was also noted that the busses will go in and out on Whitmore and the parent pickup and drop-off would be on School St. It was asked if a cross bar for the railroad track would be put in place. Brandon noted the busses will come in and exit to the North and will not be going over the track. It was also noted there will be an ICC 500 rated safe room in the facility that would be a community shelter. It will be approximately 5000 square feet and will be separate from the one used by the students if needed during school hours.

Citizens business: Connie Letourneau asked the Board to consider looking at the ordinance from the City if Carthage where animals are concerned as she does not feel our ordinance is effective. She feels the ordinance doesn’t work and people do not have animal licenses. She says there are animals running around and nothing gets done about it. She feels if the Board can’t do something about the ordinance, it needs to be removed. Mayor Richmond noted the Board would look at the ordinance and look at making improvements.

Department head reports:

Curt Drake- Curt noted that the mic kit, toggle switch and the cage have been installed in Dodge Charger and it was less than quoted of $500.00.

Curt then explained to the Board that Goodman is the third largest City and starts their officers at one of the lowest wages. He feels Joe does a good job, they work well together and he doesn’t want to lose him. Curt is asking the Board for a $2.00 an hour raise, bringing Joe up to $14.50 an hour, so that we are comparable to other cities. He noted that after doing the budget that we were in the black $63,000.00 if he remembers correctly and Joe’s raise would cost $4160.00 more a year. Mayor Richmond noted that $63,000.00 sounds like a lot, but in reality, it’s not. It’s not budgeted and we would need to do some financial studying. Mayor Richmond feels we should look at the City as a whole and align everyone, not just the police department. Joe noted he felt it was reasonable to look at the City as a whole.

Denis Kolb: Nothing to report.

David Brodie: Nothing to report.

Meghan Sexson: Informed the Board about the property at 122 N School St. and the ad for the tax sale ran last week and it will run this week and next.

Karla McNorton: You have your June financial Statement and the budget comparison and if the Board has any questions, let me know and I am happy answer them.

Mayor Richmond then noted he would like to have a closed meeting on August 14, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. and wanted to make sure all board members could attend. All Board members noted they could attend.

The Board then discussed the bills in the amount of $32,632.23 including transfers. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $32,632.23 including transfers. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

 

Public hearing

August 7, 2018

 

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:50 PM and noted the meeting was to set the 2018 TAX LEVY at 0.6861 per $100.00 valuation on Real Estate and Personal Property.

 

Mayor Richmond then opened the meeting for the Public Hearing. There were no comments.

 

Mayor Richmond then noted it was time to vote on the first reading of Bill # 2018-481 for Ordinance #2018-491. Mayor Richmond read the Ordinance in its entirety. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the first reading of Bill # 2018-481 for Ordinance #2018-491. Setting the 2018 Tax Levy. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

 

 

Ald. Wilson moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:52. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.