Category: Council Minutes

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday June 20, 2017

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 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, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Police Chief Curt Drake, City Clerk Karla McNorton and City Water Clerk Dana Cornwell. Also present were Lois Kolb, Roger and Carol Coe, Stanley Coe, Josh Wagner, Aaron Patterson, Edward Tuomala and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the regular meeting held on June 6, 2017. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes from June 6, 2017. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays. Ald. Kezar abstained from the vote.

The Board discussed the public meeting minutes from June 13, 2017. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the Public meeting minutes from June 13, 2017. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor acknowledged Josh Wagner and Aaron Patterson to discuss building a home. Josh discussed they want to build a home for a fellow citizen (Edward Tuomala) that lost his house in the April Tornado. The house is to be built at 200 Stites St. and will be 832 sq. ft. with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. The house is smaller than required. The foundation that is already there is to be used with the north and south to stay the same and wants to extend the foundation 10 extra feet to the east. The railroad has a 50 foot right of way on either side of the track.

According to David B. the sewer is going to be a problem. It leaves them shy on land to put in a septic and it is too far away from the sewer line. When asked what plans were for the sewer they were not sure yet. David B. recommended an individual lift station if they would have the funds available for that. The Mayor recommended that they try to figure the sewer out and that they would like to revisit this matter in 2 weeks at the July 3^rd.meeting. The mayor also informed Aaron & Josh that if approved they would have to apply for a variance costing $75.00.

The Board discussed the insurance claim from the April tornado. City Clerk McNorton noted that we have all the insurance claims amounts and the total is on the paper I gave you. The amount received for the community center was $67,808.56. That was with the whole claim being a total deductible of $2500.00 taken out. The total deductible if the community center was the only thing damaged would’ve been $1000.00, giving the amount for the community center claim being $69,308.56. I have spoken with Brian West from Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council (HSTCC) and he is looking into possible grants to rebuild.

The city had plans drawn up at one time for a post disaster community building costing $250,000.00. The Mayor suggested if we could get a grant for 60 or 70 thousand and then just add another $30,000 to we could have a pretty nice community building.

McNorton stated we got 66,132.00 for the ballpark lights and fencing and after a brief discussion, it was decided to put out bids until July 18^th at 4p.m. David B. said he would get ahold of Neosho and Joplin to see who they used for their lighting systems.

Old Business: NONE

New Business: NONE

 

Citizens Business: Roger Coe understands his property is zoned commercial and would like it to be rezoned as residential. Mayor Richmond explained he would have to request for a zoning change, pay the fee and have a public hearing. After a brief discussion it was decided we would need to find out the fee for rezoning and talk to Duane about the legalities of the situation so all parties involved are in the right.

Department head reports:

Curt Drake- Both units are fixed. The charger was picked up Monday June 19, 2017. The charger still needs new decals put on it. Curt would like to use some of the insurance that we didn’t use on fixing the vehicles to get matching decals done for the truck also.

Discussed in previous meeting noted would like to look at a refurbished handheld scanner for the suv. After some research they no longer sell refurbed scanners. A new one, one directional is $1550.00 or a new duel directional one is $2016.50. He stated would like to get a new dual directional scanner and put it in the charger and put the one in the charger in the suv so we have 3 fully functional vehicles. The discussion was tabled on the radar.

Also, made a note of would still like to get the SUV in the shop to find out why it is blowing fuses.

Curt also said he would like to get with the Mayor in the next couple days about hiring a couple of reserves that have applied to replace the ones we lost.

Denis Kolb- Mr. Kolb had nothing to report, however; Mr. Kohley wanted to report that there is a tropical storm in the gulf and that he wanted people to know that they would be keeping an eye on it to see which way it turns and if we will be getting any weather from it.

David Brodie- The community building that was being taken apart has been left. There are boards, screws and nails just left laying everywhere. David B. would like letters sent to J.R. Fisher and Marshall Long asking them to finish cleaning up what they started.

Meghan Sexson- NOT PRESENT

Karla McNorton- Had nothing to report. Ald. Kezar stated she would be going in Karla’s place to the HSTCC meeting on June 21, 2017. Mayor Richmond stated he will be out of town on the July 3^rd meeting.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $41,364.87, including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $41,364.87, including transfers. 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 June 6, 2017

 

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, and Ron Johnson. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Police Chief Curt Drake, City Clerk Karla McNorton and City Water Clerk Dana Cornwell. Also present were Lois Kolb, Roger and Carol Coe, Kevin Keeney, Paula Brodie, Joseph Lombardo, Jared Mackall and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the public meeting held on May 16, 2017 Ald. Johnson asked that the May 16, 2017 minutes be amended to reflect that the public meeting started at 6 P.M. not 7 P.M.

Ald. Johnson moved to approve the public meeting minutes from May 16, 2017 with the amendment. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the regular meeting minutes from May 16, 2017. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes from May 16, 2017. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board acknowledged Jim Morgan to discuss the Zoning Ordinance for a possible new Fire Station on Main Street. Mr. Morgan noted that they would like to put the fire station back in the previous location on Main St. Mr. Morgan also stated that the surveyor would be coming back out to get an accurate reading of where the property lines are at so they know how wide & deep they can go. Mr. Morgan said they are in the planning stages and nothing has been decided yet. He just wants to get everything lined out, so when he comes back to the board he will have a definite plan. Ald. Wilson noted it may be better to get the Cities attorney together with the Fire Dept. attorney to make sure there will be no issues with the zoning. Mr. Morgan also stated that we need a station on the North and South side of the tracks in order to help protect our citizens in case of a fire. After a brief discussion, the Mayor asked the City Clerk to contact the City Attorney about the zoning. The discussion was tabled until a later board meeting.

The Board discussed changing the date for the first Council Meeting July 4, 2017. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to have the First Council Meeting on Monday July 3, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.

Old Business: Mr. Lombardo from 108 W. Williams St. said the roofer would be at the house by no later than June 19, 2017. Lots of joists need to be replaced and noted he took out another tree. Mr. Lombardo then noted that it is hard to get a lot done while working a full time job & lack of funds to proceed. Ald. Wilson agreed it is hard to work a full time job and find time to do outside projects, but improvements need to be seen as this has been going on for around 2 yrs. or so. After a brief discussion the board decided to give Mr. Lombardo 60 days to see more improvements done to the property and asked that he come back to the Council meeting on August 1, 2017 to give an update on the progress.

New Business: Mr. Keeney wanted to know why it takes so long to get notices of waist high grass sent out to citizens, why don’t we just write them a ticket. Chief Drake stated that per Judge Davidson’s orders, we are to send out notices to citizens giving them a chance to clean up before issuing them a ticket. Ald. Wilson said all we can do is hope they clean up their yards and if not, then we can issue them a ticket in hopes that they will then clean up their yard. However, we as city employees and citizens cannot go on anyone’s property and clean it for them without their permission. Mr. Keeney also wanted to know if the city could get “slow children at play” signs for streets in Goodman. The board acknowledged and stated that the signs were kind of a double edge sword, as we don’t want kids playing in the streets, but by putting up a sign its saying the kids can.

Citizens Business: NONE

Department head reports:

Curt Drake- Drake noted the Charger will be out of the repair shop with any luck, in few more days. He noted the repair shop found more dents then initially thought. Drake is hoping to get the Truck in the shop this Friday (June 9, 2017); and said it should only take a couple of days to fix at most. Drake then noted the Expedition needs a new radar and the handheld no longer works. Drake is hoping once Charger is back that he can check out prices of refurbished radars for the expedition as well as get the expedition in the shop to have all the power points checked out. He also noted that he should be getting the new decals done in the next week or so. Hutches needs a solid glass door to finish the decals. Mayor Richmond said he thought he had 2 that they could have.

Denis Kolb- Stated he would like to take the 5mbps internet speed up to 15 or 20mbps. With the weather and storms we have had as of late, he thinks the emergency management team needs the upgrade in order to keep up with the radar and to give the citizens more warning of impending weather conditions. The board members asked how much this would cost. Mr. Kolb said $30.00 for 15-20 mbps. After a brief discussion, Ald. Johnson moved to approve this increase in of 15-20 mbps at $30.00 more a month. Alderperson Wilson seconded this motion. Ald. Kohley, Ald. Johnson, and Ald. Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Mr. Kolb also asked for permission to put up a 30ft. tower behind the police station at his own expense. After a brief discussion the board decided to revisit it in a couple of weeks giving time to decide where and how to put it behind the police station, if there was even room for it.

David Brodie- David informed the Board there was a leak over by Choice Puppies. He is not sure if it is their leak or the cities, however Choice Puppies and D. Brodie will be checking it out on June 7, 2017.

He then noted he went to police dept. and the toilet needs to be replaced from the concrete floor and up.

David then mentioned that Monday June 5, 2017 the tower ran down after getting rain in the control box. The city has magnetic contact in all towers and he would like to switch to soft contact. The soft contact will run an approx. $100.00 apiece.

The old white Ford truck is making a popping noise. David has an appt. with Goodman Tire & Auto on June 8, 2017 to look at and fix it if possible.

David also noted he needs 2 front tires for backhoe with tubes, approx. $200.00 a side.

Ald. Kohley moved to have the tires for the backhoe purchased at a total of $400.00. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley, Ald. Wilson and Ald. Johnson voted aye with 0 nays.

David them noted the 2016 CCR report is ready and available for public viewing and the city had no violations.

He then mentioned the remaining stumps and debris at the ballpark. He talked to Jim Morgan from Morgan’s Backhoe & Excavating about clearing off 3 acres from the closed City dump and removing the brush from the ballpark. Morgan said it would cost $500.00. Ald. Wilson motioned to approve Morgan’s Backhoe & Excavating to clear off 3 acres from the closed City dump and remove the brush from the ballpark at a total of $500.00 Ald. Johnson seconded. On June 6, 2017 Ald. Kohley, Ald. Wilson and Ald. Johnson voted aye with 0 nays.

Meghan Sexson- Meghan noted the May delinquents were sent out and she is waiting for the bill from Ulrich Software. She placed a call to Ulrich Software, waiting for a call back.

Karla McNorton- Karla reminded everyone that the Comprehensive Plan Public Meeting is June 13, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $28,083.75, including transfers. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $28,083.75, including transfers. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday May 2, 2017

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Ron Johnson and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Police Chief Curt Drake and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb, Roger Coe, Carol Coe, Marshall Long, J.R. Fisher, Kevin Keeney and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press. Alderperson Calvin Wilson was not present.

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and noted that at the last meeting some of the appointments were done by motion and were to be done by the Mayor appointing them per ordinance. He noted after speaking with our City Attorney, it was recommended to ask for all votes to be set aside and the whole section be redone. The Mayor then noted that Ald. Wilson was not present. Ald. Johnson moved to set aside that section of the minutes and redo by appointment. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson and Kohley voted aye and Ald. Kezar abstained. The Mayor then recommended Duane Cooper to be the City Attorney. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Kezar agreed. The Mayor then recommended Curt Drake as the Chief of Police. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Kezar agreed. The Mayor then recommended Karla McNorton as the City Clerk. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Kezar agreed. The Mayor then recommended Ald. Wilson remains Mayor pro-tem. Ald. Kohley and Johnson agreed. Ald. Kezar abstained. The Mayor then recommended Ald. Kohley as the Street commissioner. Ald. Johnson and Kezar agreed. Ald. Kohley abstained. The Mayor then recommended Ald. Wilson as the Water/ Sewer commissioner. Ald. Johnson and Kohley agreed. Ald. Kezar abstained. The Mayor then recommended Ald. Johnson as the Maintenance commissioner. Ald. Kohley and Kezar agreed. Ald. Johnson abstained. The Mayor then recommended he and Alice stay as the check signers. Ald. Johnson and Kohley agreed and Ald. Kezar abstained. The Mayor then recommended Ald. Wilson as the third check signer. Ald. Johnson and Kohley agreed and Ald. Kezar abstained. Ald. Johnson then noted that on page three paragraph five, it says Hwy 59 and he said. Hwy C. The Mayor asked for a motion to approve the minutes with the corrections made. Ald. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes with the corrections made. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed repairs on the police vehicles. It was discussed and recommended to fix all repairs needed on the police vehicles as we have received payment from the insurance company on the estimates from Buhr’s Auto Body. Chief Drake recommended taking the vehicles to Roper in Joplin to see if they were any cheaper before making the repairs. Ald. Johnson asked if the vehicles are ok to be used until the repairs are made and Curt explained they are. It was agreed to have Curt take the vehicles to Roper to see if the estimate was better.

The Board discussed the Corporate Resolutions from First Community Bank. Ald. Kohley moved to approve Mayor Richmond, Ald. Kezar and Ald. Wilson signing the Corporate Resolutions from First Community Bank. Ald. Johnson Seconded. Ald. Johnson and Kohley voted aye and Ald. Kezar abstained.

The Board discussed setting up another date for the comprehensive plan. Clerk McNorton noted Jill Cornett would like to set it up an hour before our next Board Meeting May 16, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. She can do May 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 15^th or 16^th at 6:00 P.M., but the 9^th is the Fire Departments meeting here, so we can’t do it that day. The Board agreed May 16, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. will work

Old Business: None

New Business: J. R. Fisher asked the Board if he could take the roof of the community building and he will do it for the materials and not charge the City. He is licensed and bonded. Marshall Long then noted he was here to ask for some of the materials for the Betterment Club to use to help remake the carport. After a brief discussion, Ald. Kezar made a motion that both the Betterment Club and J.R. Fisher could work together to get the roof removed and the materials taken away. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor then noted he would like the Board to consider if we’re going to replace the Community Building as we have received payment of almost $67,000.00 for it from the insurance company. It was discussed maybe making the building a bit smaller than the concrete pad and maybe having an indoor/outdoor space and completing the inside. The discussion was tabled until a later date.

Ald. Kohley then brought up about the Goodman sign being out and he believes it was damaged during the tornado. David will look at it and call Springfield Neon and fixing it.

Citizens Business: Kevin Keeney aske when the rest of the debris was going to be cleaned up. City Clerk McNorton explained that County is going to be coming back to clean up more of it, but with all the rain received, they’re busy taken care of washed out roads. The City is not sure at this time when that will take place.

The Mayor then noted that Neosho Box and Wood should be coming down soon to get the tree debris mulched up and taken away. He will call and ask then to pick a good day weather wise to come do that.

Department head reports

Curt Drake- Curt asked the Board to consider March 16, 2017 as Joe Haswell’s

anniversary date as it would really help out on his insurance. It was asked when

asked when he was hired full time. Clerk McNorton noted it was April 18, 2017.

After a brief discussion Ald. Johnson moved to make March 16, 2017 Officer Haswell’s anniversary date. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays. Curt then asked the Board to consider replacing his and Officer Haswell’s boots that received damage after the tornado at a total of $481.98. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to table replacing the boots at this time.

Denis Kolb- Nothing to report.

David Brodie- The lights at the ball park need looked at by an electrician and see how much it will cost to replace them. The Mayor noted that Greg Sweeten had mentioned someone who could fix them and he will find out who that is. It was discussed that some of the lights are out and wires are missing and may need to look at where they are and possibly moving them, making the park better.

David then brought up that the school is really causing problems with all the debris in the ditches. It was agreed to call Tim Crowley with the school, to have the school come and clean it up.

Meghan Sexson- noted that they have the April report and she will be sending out the delinquent notices is June as the tax sale is in August.

Karla McNorton- Noted the Pet Clinic has been rescheduled for May 20, 2017.

The Mayor then asked if we can get ahold of Greg Sweeten to get the rest of the water out of the storage box for the flood victims. David will call him tomorrow and have Greg come and get it.

It was also discussed about the Porta-Potts still over at Choice Puppies. Clerk McNorton will call Hillbilly Pump and have them picked up.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $13,503.54 including transfers. Ald. Kezar made a motion to approve the bills in the amount of $13,503.54 including transfers. Ald. Johnson  seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

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

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday April 18, 2017

 

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Roger Coe and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Police Chief Curt Drake and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were, Carol Coe, Lois Kolb, Ron Johnson, Irwin and Sandra Johnson, Wally Jeffers, Virgil Sherwood, Sandra Pogue and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

 

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The Mayor noted the meeting on April 4, 2017 was cancelled due to a tornado. The bills were paid from that meeting on Thursday April 6, 2017 and will be ratified at this meeting.

 

The Board discussed the regular meeting minutes held on March 21, 2017. Ald. Wilson made a motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on March 21, 2017. Ald. Kohley

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

 

The Board discussed the special meeting minutes held on March 28, 2017. Ald. Kohley made a motion to approve the minutes from the special meeting held on March 28, 2017. Ald. Wilson

seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley and Wilson voted aye and Ald. Kezar abstained

 

The Board discussed the special meeting held on March 31, 2017. Ald. Wilson made a motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on March 21, 2017. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

 

The Board discussed the emergency meeting April 6, 2017. Ald. Kohley made a motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on March 21, 2017. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

 

The Mayor acknowledged Shauna Landess and Joseph Lombardo to discuss the condemnation process at 108 W. Williams St. Shauna Landess and Joseph Lombardo were not present.

 

Old Business: None.

 

The Board discussed the bills from the April 4, 2017 meeting in the amount of 39,983.68 including transfers. Ald. Kezar made a motion to approve the bills from the April 4, 2017 meeting in the amount of 39,983.68 including transfers. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

 

The Clerk read the following election results, City Mayor Greg Richmond with 52 votes, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson with 80 votes, Northward Alderman Alice Kezar with 42 votes and Southward Alderman Ron Johnson with 19 votes. She then proceeded to swear in the new officer holders.

 

 

 

 

The Mayor noted it was time to reappoint the City Attorney, Chief of Police and the City Clerk.

 

Ald. Kohley moved to re- appoint Duane Cooper as City Attorney. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

 

Ald. Johnson moved to reappoint Curt Drake as Chief of Police. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

 

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

 

The Board discussed who to appoint as the acting President. Ald. Kohley moved to reappoint Ald. Wilson as acting President. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Kohley voted aye and Ald. Wilson abstained.

 

The Mayor asked Ald. Kezar to be the Recreation Board Director. Ald. Kezar agreed.

 

The Mayor asked Ald. Kohley to be the Street Commissioner. Ald. Kohley agreed

 

The Mayor asked Ald. Johnson as the Maintenance Commissioner. Ald. Johnson agreed.

 

The Clerk noted that it was time to appoint the check signers and at the next Board meeting they would need to approve a new Corporate Resolution and sign new signature cards with First Community Bank. Ald. Wilson moved to keep Mayor Richmond and Ald. Kezar as the same check signers with First Community Bank. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

 

Ald. Kohley moved to appoint Ald. Wilson as the third check signer. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Kohley voted aye and Ald. Wilson abstained.

 

The Mayor acknowledged Virgil Sherwood to discuss the high water usage at the Full Gospel Church. Virgil explained he believes they are having water stolen from them again. Supervisor Brodie asked if he was sure it wasn’t a toilet hanging up? Mr. Sherwood says he doesn’t believe so. Clerk McNorton noted she had looked at the account and the high amounts are random. It was discussed about a faucet outside and agreed if a hose was hooked to it, you could see it. Ald. Wilson moved to average Full Gospel Church’s high water bill. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

 

The Mayor acknowledged Mr. & Mrs. Johnson to discuss putting a doublewide on the property at

215 E. Garner. Mr. Johnson asked to be allowed to put a doublewide at the location. It was asked what size the home and it is 28 by 60. It was asked if the property was big enough behind and in total and it is 1.2 acres. Mr. Johnson then showed the Board pictures of the Doublewide. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the Johnson’s putting in a doublewide at 215 E. Garner St. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

 

New Business: The Mayor noted Mr. Sweeten has been in contact with Neosho box and wood and they will chip all the wood at the ballpark for $260.00 an hour and they believe it will take less than 8 hours, with the total being around $2000.00. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to have Neosho Box and wood chip the wood at $260.00 an hour until it is completed. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

 

Mayor Richmond also brought up that he had a call into USA Metal and Greg Sweeten had a call into MO. Metal about the metal around town and neither has returned their calls. Jim Riggs from Riggs Ranch Mobile Home Park wants to pick up all the metal around town. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to allow him to pick up the metal if he signs the liability waivers.

 

Mayor Richmond then brought up that the City employees have incurred a lot of hours in overtime following the tornado and wanted to know if the board would consider paying them out the comp time earned during the pay-period. David Brodie and Curt Drake do not want theirs payed out, but Karla McNorton and David Sarratt would like to have theirs paid out. Ald. Wilson moved to pay out the overtime earned for the pay-period of April 1, 2017 to April 15, 2017 to David and Karla. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

 

Ald. Johnson brought up the speeders on Hwy 59 coming off the interstate and thinks we should have a radar set up there to catch the speeders as there is no speed limit sign where it levels off and if some tickets were written, then maybe people would stop speeding. David Brodie noted he believes it is a State Hwy and will need to talk to MO. Department of Transportation about a sign being put there.

 

Ald. Kohley then noted there are a lot of piles of building material lying around town and wanted to discuss correcting it. It was agreed to call Republic Services and see if we can have some dumpsters just for that. It was also discussed seeing if Greg Sweeten can have county come back and haul the stuff to the dumpsters.

 

Ald. Kohley then thanked all the citizens and volunteers who came and helped after the tornado. Everyone who helped did an amazing job. We still have a lot to do, but it looks great 2 weeks after.

 

The Mayor noted that Paula Brodie was not paid out her sick hours upon retirement and because of an error he would like for her to be paid those hours. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to have Paula paid out 14 hours of sick time. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

 

Citizens Business: Kevin Keeney wanted to complain about Mediacom as they said they were unaware there was an outage in our area and thinks we should try to get another company in. Mayor Richmond will make a call and see if he can get another company in here.

 

Sandra Pogue wanted to thank the Emergency Management Department. She feels they did a great job. They allowed her family to take shelter at their building and she really appreciates it. It meant the world to her and her family and she would really like to see a storm shelter in Goodman. It was mentioned that the school will probably build one in the school when it’s rebuilt.

 

Department head reports:

Curt Drake- wanted to acknowledge Joe Haswell went from a reserve to part time and

can keep up with reports and he really stepped up during the tornado and Curt would like to ask for him to be full time. Ald. Kohley asked if anyone else had applied for the position. Curt noted a younger man had applied for the position and if they wanted a closed session to discuss it that would be fine, but he thinks Joe should get it as he really stepped up during the tornado. Curt would feel comfortable starting the other applicant as a reserve. The Mayor then noted he had spoken with Joe and he knows Goodman is a training ground, but he would like to settle in with Goodman and stay for a long time. Ald. Wilson moved to hire Joe Haswell full time at $11.00 an hour. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays. It was asked if the cars had been turned into the insurance company and Karla noted they have been.

 

Denis Kolb-nothing to report. Asst. Emergency Management Director Keith Kohley thanked all the citizens and volunteers who came and helped after the tornado. Everyone who helped did an amazing job. We still have a lot to do, but it looks great 2 weeks after. Ald. Kohley then asked about the City employees all going out to dinner for a job well done. The Board agreed to table the discussion to a later date.

 

David Brodie- David Sarratt needs hours to keep his license. He will need to go to

class May 2, 2017, June 15, 2017 and another date to be determined. David and I

have signed up under the Missouri Water and Wastewater Conference (MWWC) for $35.00 each. They have classes in Neosho, Springfield, Republic and are voucher friendly. David will get 5 and a half hours at one class and 6 and a half hours at another. We can both go to classes through MWWC and use the Expedition if the Board agrees. The Board agreed to allow them to use the Expedition for classes.

 

The Storm Siren is fixed, it was tested Saturday. We had to put up a new meter loop.

 

The box at the ballpark that runs the lights needs replaced. It will be $400 for the box and $400 for the breaker, but we may be able to fix it. The lights at the ballpark and the poles have been fixed. I want to thank Empire, New Mac, Goodman Telephone and McDonald County for the wonderful job. Also, thank you to Walmart, Home Depot, Tyson and the churches in town and in Neosho. I also want to thank Paula for coming over to help after the tornado.

 

Meghan Sexson- Meghan noted the Board has the report for March and also wanted to ask about the PTO using the Council room for their meetings. The Board verified it would not interfere with the Council Meetings, Fire Department meetings and gave Megan approval to have the meeting held here.

 

Karla McNorton- noted the buildings have been turned into the insurance.

 

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of 23, 585.38 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of 23, 585.38 including transfers. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

 

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

Special meeting

Tuesday March 28, 2017

 

The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on Tuesday March 28, 2017. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley and Roger Coe. Also present were Police Chief Curt Drake and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Ald. Kezar was not present.

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. noting this meeting was a closed session pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (3) to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded. The Mayor also noted that Ald. Kezar was absent.

 

After coming out of closed session, the Mayor announced no votes had been taken. The Mayor then noted Mary Curry had put in her resignation and April 14, 2017 will be her last day. It was discussed and agreed to see if the next person the Board had chosen when Mary was hired was still interested in the position before putting an ad in the paper.

 

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

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday March 21, 2017

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Roger Coe and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Police Chief Curt Drake, and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb, Michael Richmond, Ron Johnson, Kevin Keeney, Wally Jeffers and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the regular meeting minutes from March 7, 2017. Ald. Kezar noted under citizens business that Mr. Jeffers comment about the drones, should read FAA, not FFA. Ald. Wilson made a motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting March 7, 2017, with the correction. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Kezar and Wilson voted aye and Ald. Kohley abstained.

Old Business: Ald. Wilson asked David about the metal for the Community Building roof. David is going to try and fix it. It was suggested to have him contact a tree service to see if we can get a bucket to get high enough to fix the roof.

New Business: City Clerk McNorton noted that Mike Williams called and wanted to verify that he was still the mower for the City. The Board agreed to continue having Mike mow for the City as he does a really good job.

Ald. Wilson also noted that a lady had contacted him about the City putting in a skateboard park. Ald. Wilson explained that putting in a skateboard park could be expensive and the insurance could be expensive. He did note that the lady said it takes a lot of time to go to Neosho and let her kids skate for maybe an hour and a half. It was discussed looking into a skateboard park as there is a possibility of getting a grant to assist in the expenses. It was also discussed that you can put up signs that the City is not responsible for accidents. It was also noted the City could be liable if there was a crack in the concrete that was not fixed and someone was injured.

Citizens Business: Mr. Jeffers brought up that there is a lot of gravel on the corner of Main and Ozark Trail on the South side and wanted to know about getting it cleaned up. David noted he believed it was the State, who actually owns it, but it could take a month for them to come and clean it up and he will go clean it up.

Department head reports:

Curt Drake- Nothing to report

Denis Kolb-Nothing to report. Asst. Emergency Management Director Keith Kohley
noted there is a possible severe storm event on Friday.

David Brodie- David noted he has been having trouble with the Lift Station generator and had Route 66 Electric come out and look at it. The generator would kick itself off. The voltage regulator needed replaced and it fixed that problem. It was discovered the disconnect box to the pump is worn and needs replaced as well as a switch. It will be $297.98 for the box, $99.00 for the switch, and $264.00 for the labor, at a total of either $659.48 or $759.48. David will have to check on which amount, but it needs to be fixed since it was put in in 1990. It was asked how much it would cost to replace it and David noted it was a Generac Generator and could cost $30,000.00 to replace it. It was agreed to start planning on replacing it and to discuss it during budget meeting time. Ald. Wilson made a motion to get the generator fixed at total of $759.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Coe, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

David then noted he had put up two speed limit signs at Whitmore and Garner on both sides of the street and if the Board wanted more put up, he has 5 more. David did note the Board might consider changing the speed limit to 25 MPH as 30 MPH is a little fast for that street. David noted he is pretty sure that would need to be done by Ordinance. Police Chief Drake also noted that School Street could use a speed limit reduction also.

Ald. Wilson asked if we are still using the marker on Garner Street, as it looked like some kids were damaging it. David noted he is not sure if it is still being used or if it was ever an actual marker. He will have to call a land surveyor and find out.

Meghan Sexson- not present

Karla McNorton- Jill Cornett from Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council would like to schedule a separate meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan and wanted to know when a good time for the Board would be. The Board agreed on either April 13, 2017 at 6:00 or 7:00 P.M. or April 27, 2017 at 6:00 or 7:00 P.M.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $21,749.56 including transfers. Ald. Kezar
made a motion to approve the bills in the amount of $21,749.56, including transfers. Ald. Coe
seconded. Ald. Coe, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley asked about having a closed meeting for hiring, firing, and disciplining in the next few days. The Board agreed to have a closed meeting on Tuesday March 28, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.

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

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday March 7, 2017

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Roger Coe and Alice Kezar. Ald. Keith Kohley was not present. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Police Chief Curt Drake and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were, Carol Coe, Lois Kolb, Nathan Wagner, Wally Jeffers, Shauna Landess, Joseph Lomabrdo and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press

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

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting held on February 21, 2017. Ald. Wilson made a motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting February 21, 2017. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from the special meeting February 23, 2017. Ald. Wilson made a motion to approve the minutes from the special meeting February 23, 2017. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe and Wilson voted aye and Ald. Kezar abstained.

The Board discussed the second reading by title only of Bill NO. 2017-480, Ordinance
NO. 2017-490, an Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code of Ordinances of the City of
Goodman. Ald. Kezar made a motion to approve Bill NO. 2017-480, Ordinance NO. 2017 490, an
Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code of Ordinances of the City of Goodman. Ald. Coe
seconded. Ald. Coe, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed averaging Jackie Walter’s water bill. City Clerk McNorton explained the leak was checked after the last meeting and it was fixed. To average the bill would be $202.10 for both months and $169.08 for the last month. McNorton noted she had explained the 20% if your bill is $200.00 to $500.00 to The Walters family. Ald. Wilson made a motion to average Jackie Walters bill in the amount of $ 202.10. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

City Supervisor Brodie noted that Mr. Hughes was also here to discuss averaging his water bill. Mr. Hughes had a leak under his house and it has now been fixed. He is asking for both February and March bill to be averaged at a total of $66.63. Ald. Wilson made a motion to average both months for a total of $66.63. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the condemnation of the Shauna Landess property at 108 W. Williams.
Ms. Landesses son, Mr. Lombardo explained they have not had the funds to purchase the materials needed until recently to fix the roof. He explained the materials are to arrive on Friday and the Board will see work being done within two weeks. He has completed the work needed on the outside while waiting for the funds. The Board agreed to give him 30 more days. The discussion was tabled until the April 4, 2017 meeting.

The Mayor noted Jill Cornett from Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council was not present to discuss the Comprehensive Plan. City clerk McNorton explained she had not heard as to why Ms. Cornett was not present. It was agreed not to put Ms. Cornett back on the agenda until there was verification she could be present.

Old Business: The roof of the Community Building has two of pieces edging that needs put on and David should be able to take care of that.

New Business: City Clerk McNorton explained that the Resolution 2017-0001 for the 2016 Hazardous Mitigation Plan needed to be passed as it is passed every five years. Ald. Wilson made a motion to adopt resolution 2017-0001, regarding the 2016 Hazardous Mitigation Plan. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Mayor Richmond then noted the Ozark Orchard Festival will be meeting at City Hall on Thursday March 9, 2017 at 7:00 to further discuss the Festival.

Citizens Business: Greg noted Mr. Clark had asked about the Speed Limit sign on Garner as we do not have enough and people seem to like to speed through there and he will even pay for one. David Brodie will be ordering a sign.

Mr. Jeffers also asked about drones with cameras. He says people are flying them around. It was noted that they are supposed to have a license by the FFA.

Department Reports-

Curt Drake- Officer Wynn has given his notice and March 9, 2017 is his last day. Curt mentioned the possibility of having a couple of the reserves work part time instead of hiring a full time officer. It was mentioned by Curt that the new reserve Joe Haswell has been riding with him and would be interested in a full time position. Mr. Jeffers noted he has met with Mr. Haswell and he is a nice guy. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to have an ad put in the paper for the position.

Dennis Kolb- Noting to report

David Brodie- David noted the lawn mowers have been serviced and the blades sharpened and one of the batteries needs some work. He also is going to need to order some non-select brush killer and they will be hauling sludge starting tomorrow.

Meghan Sexson-Nothing to report

Karla McNorton-Karla reminded the Board she would be at the City Clerks Spring Institute Monday through Thursday and wanted to thank the Board for allowing her to go. Also Karla had received a scholarship from Connell Insurance after it was approved at the last meeting, to help pay for the City Clerks training.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $31,771.10, including transfers. Ald. Kezar made a motion to approve the bills in the amount of $31,771.10 including transfers. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday February 7, 2017

 

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Roger Coe and Alice Kezar. Also present were Police Chief Curt Drake, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were, Carol Coe, Lois Kolb, Ron Johnson and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

 

At 7:00 P.M. the Mayor immediately noted that a meeting could not be held as we did not have a Quorum.

 

The Mayor also noted by emergency that the bills would be paid and ratified at the next meeting.