COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday June 19, 2018

At 7:00 P.M. Mayor Greg Richmond announced there would not be a 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 July 3, 2018.

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday June 5, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday June 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Calvin Wilson and Ron Johnson. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb, Kevin Keeney, Jared Mackall, Charlotte Johnson, Carol King, Gloria Davies, Connie Letourneau, Roger and Carol Coe, and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the minutes from May 15, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on May 15, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Mayor Richmond noted Jerry Sparks was not present.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Clarke Hughes to discuss approving putting in a double wide in at 303 S. Ozark Trail. Clark noted that he and his wife Patricia were wanting to put in a new double wide from Clayton Homes at 303 S. Ozark Trail. The home is 1568 square feet. It is 28’ wide by 68’ long and will be on a concrete foundation. He provided the Board with pictures and a floor plan of the double wide. I have the paperwork for the variance filled out and am prepared to pay the $75.00 right now. Clark noted he had not had a chance to come back and pay the variance before the meeting. After a brief discussion, Ald. Johnson moved to approve the doublewide being put in at 303 S. Ozark Trail. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Mayor Richmond noted it on the agenda to open bids for the gazebo, however; there are no bids.

Mayor Richmond noted it was time to open bids for 1996 Ford. He opened the only bid for the truck from Deborah C. Wilson for $400.00. It was noted by Ald. Johnson that the truck had been out for bid for approximately two months and no one had bid on the truck. After a brief discussion, Ald. Kohley moved to approve the bid from Deborah Wilson of $400.00 for the $1996 Ford. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson and Kohley voted aye and Ald. Wilson abstained.

Mayor Richmond noted it was time to open bids for ARE Tonneau Topper, however; there are no bids.

Unfinished business: Mayor Richmond asked about the sign at the ballpark. City Supervisor Brodie noted it was in bad shape from the tornado. Mayor Richmond noted we need to look into getting a new sign made, if the Board approves it.

New business: None

Citizens business: Reminder: Ozark Orchard Festival Meeting tomorrow June 6, 2018 at 5:30 P.M. Ald. Johnson noted we need to look into getting foam board insulation for the PA system for when we put it back up at the ballpark this year. It was also noted by Brodie that he wanted to put in permanent electric for the festival.

Carol King introduced herself and her dog Rayah and explained she was there because she was at the ballpark a short time ago and was mistreated by an employee and she wanted to present some information to the Board about the ADA law. She explained that the ADA requires State and local government agencies, businesses and non-profit organizations that provide goods or services to the public to make the “reasonable modifications” in their policies, practices or procedures when necessary to accommodate people with disabilities. The service animal rules fall under this general principle. Carol continued to explain several more points to the board about the ADA law. After Carol had finished, Mayor Richmond apologized to Carol for the way she was treated and thanked her for providing the information and educating the board on the ADA law.

Department head reports.

Curt Drake- Nothing to report

Denis Kolb- Asked if the modem could be moved from the police department to the emergency management department. They have had several times that the modem has gone down and they were unable to get to it to reset it. If it is not able to be moved, would they be able to get our own modem. The cost of the modem is $108.63. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to move the modem to the emergency management side.

David Brodie- The water tower had a glitch in it that said it was running over, but David was able to reset it. It is a pressure switch.

David also informed the board that the U. V. lights will need to be replaced this year. We really need to consider upgrading. He will get some pricing.

Meghan Sexson- the Board has the May report. Meghan asked the Board to consider a closed meeting June 12, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (2) Leasing, purchase or sale of real estate by a public governmental body where public knowledge of the transaction might adversely affect the legal consideration therefor. However, any minutes, vote or public record approving a contract relating to the leasing or sale of real estate by a public governmental body shall be made public upon execution of the lease, purchase or sale of the real estate.

Karla McNorton- It was noted that the August 7, 2018 court date at 5:00 P.M. has been moved to August 21, 2018 at 5:00 P.M.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $27,920.38 including transfers. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $27,920.38 including transfers. Ald. Wilson seconded. Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday May 15, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday May 15, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley, Calvin Wilson and Ron Johnson. Also present were Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb and Connie Letourneau.

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

The Board discussed the minutes from May 1, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the May 1, 2018 meeting. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Misael Bustamante and/or Marcos Bustamante to discuss the property at 128 N. Wall St. The Mayor noted that City Clerk McNorton will be speaking on their behalf. McNorton read:

Goodman Board,

I am asking for more time on the cleaning on 128 N. Wall St. We plan on covering the windows with sheets of metal and want to make it into a garage not for people to live in. We are asking for two more months since it is only my father and I that will be doing the cleaning. After a brief discussion, the board agreed to extend Misael and Marcos Bustamante until the July 17, 2018 meeting to clean the property.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Jerry Sparks to discuss possible zoning change of property next to Full Gospel Church. He was not present.

The Mayor acknowledged Kevin Miller to discuss the property at 204 N. Wall St. The Mayor noted City Clerk McNorton will be speaking on Kevin Miller’s behalf. City Clerk McNorton read:

In reference to the 204 N. Wall St. Goodman, if I can have some time to fix things up and get my place back on track, it will be greatly appreciated. If I could get (6)six months or even longer if possible. I will clean up the yard, cut up the two fallen trees, put new floors in the house and replace some of the windows. The Board agreed to extend Kevin Miller until the July 17, 2018 meeting to clean the property. If he needs more time, it will be discussed at that meeting.

The Board discussed the second reading by title only Bill NO. 2018-487 Ord. NO. 2018­497, an Ordinance amending the code of the City of Goodman Title VII: Utilities: Chapter 705: Water Regulations: Article II: By adding new section705.255: Adjustments Due to High Water Usage. Ald. Wilson moved to approve Bill NO. 2018-487 Ord. NO. 2018-497, an Ordinance amending the code of the City of Goodman Title VII: Utilities:

Chapter 705: Water Regulations: Article II: By adding new section705.255: Adjustments Due to High Water Usage. Aid. Johnson seconded. Aid. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the second reading by title only Bill NO. 2018-488 Ord. NO. 2018­498, 2018 Adopting Ordinance. (An Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code of Ordinances) Aid. Kohley moved to approve Bill NO. 2018-488 Ord, NO. 2018-498, 2018 Adopting Ordinance. (An Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code of Ordinances) Aid. Kezar seconded. Aid. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the extension contract for residential and commercial waste collection between the City of Goodman and HTS, LLC (formerly Henson Trash Service) After a brief discussion, Aid. Wilson moved to approve the extension contract for residential and commercial waste collection between the City of Goodman and HTS, LLC (formerly Henson Trash Service). Aid. Kohley seconded. Aid. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Unfinished business:

Mayor Richmond noted City Clerk McNorton had spoken with the MML (Missouri Municipal League) about the 1996 Ford and after the ad had been in the paper and no bids after a month, employees are able to make an offer by sealed bid. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to put the 1996 Ford out for bid again in the McDonald County Press and the Neosho Daily News until June 6, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. The bids will be opened at the June 6, 2018 meeting. It was also agreed to have the topper from the 2009 GMC put in the Neosho Daily News and the McDonald County Press.

Shauna Landess Condemnation: City Clerk McNorton noted that the City can now put it out for bid to demo the property. The Board agreed to have it put out for bid in the McDonald County Press and the Neosho Daily News until the June 19, 2018 council meeting. The City has the right to refuse any and all bids.

New business: None

Citizens business: Connie Letourneau asked the Board to consider putting on the water bill to keep your pets on a leash, fed and watered.

Department head reports:

Curt Drake- Not present

Denis Kolb- Nothing to report

David Brodie- Asst. Clerk Dana Spoke on behalf of David and noted that he will be mowing, brush hogging and filling chug holes.

Meghan Sexson- Not present

Karla McNorton- Wanted to remind the Board her and Dana will be gone to court training next week and Meghan will be in the office the whole week. She also wanted to ask the Board if Meghan could come in Friday so that way she is not coming in Monday morning and being told here is the information about this and that and then Dana is out the door. The Board agreed to allow Meghan to work on Friday.

Ald. Kohley noted the South side of town is looking well.

Mayor Richmond noted the citywide clean-up is Thursday. Put your items out Wednesday night.

The Mayor asked about having a closed meeting to discuss payroll. The Board agreed to meet June 19, 2018 at 6:30.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $41,186.24 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of$41,186.24 including transfers. Aid. Kohley seconded. Aid. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday May 1, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday May 1, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley, Calvin Wilson and Ron Johnson. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb, Kevin Keeney, Tammie Davis, Jared Mackall, Roger and Carol Coe, Connie Letourneau, Charlotte Johnson and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the special meeting minutes from April 17, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting held on April 17, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the regular minutes from April 17, 2018. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on April 17, 2018. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed averaging Juanita Readon’s water bill. City Clerk McNorton explained that Mrs. Reardon came in on Thursday April 26, 2018 that she wanted to get her water turned on at 146 S. School St. She had a water leak and was told that she would have to get it fixed and then could ask for a one time average. She has now gotten it fixed and is asking for a one time average. Her bill with the 20% is $677.50, which she has already paid for at the time that David Sarratt verified her water was fixed before she paid the bill. Ald. Johnson asked City Clerk McNorton if it would be 40%. She apologized and stated it would be 40%. After a brief discussion Ald. Wilson moved to approve averaging Juanita Reardon’s water bill for $677.50 including the 40%. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Mayor Richmond noted the next thing on the agenda was to open bids for the 1996 Ford pickup. He noted there were no bids. If the Board would like, we can put it out for bid again. He then noted there were several employees who were interested in the vehicle. Also, the City is unsure if it would be allowed to sell an item to an employee. It was agreed to have City Clerk McNorton contact the Missouri Ethics Commission and discuss it with them and put it on the next agenda

The Board discussed the first reading by title only Bill NO. 2018-487 Ord. NO. 2018-497, An Ordinance amending the code of the City of Goodman Title VII: Utilities: Chapter 705: Water Regulations: Article II: By adding new section705.255: Adjustments Due to High Water Usage. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading by title only Bill NO. 2018-487 Ord. NO. 2018-497, An Ordinance amending the code of the City of Goodman Title VII: Utilities: Chapter 705: Water Regulations: Article II: By adding new section705.255: Adjustments Due to High Water Usage. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the first reading by title only Bill NO. 2018-488 Ord. NO. 2018-498, 2018 Adopting Ordinance. (An Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code of Ordinances) Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading by title only Bill NO. 2018-488 Ord. NO. 2018-498, 2018 Adopting Ordinance. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Unfinished business:

City Clerk McNorton explained that she had made an error. The transportation tax was not put on a primary election ballot. It was put on a general election ballot, all by itself. If the City puts the Use tax on the August election, it will cost the City three times the normal amount of the general election, because it is a primary election. The City will have to put it on the Democratic ballot, Republican, so on. Also, the City already passed the out of state motor vehicle sales tax part that she thought needed to be passed on the Use Tax Ordinance in August of 2016. The City can put the Use Tax on the ballot in April of 2019 and save money. Ald. Johnson asked what the City would get from the Use Tax. McNorton explained that citizens place orders online and pay taxes and we do not receive tax right now. If we have the use tax, we would receive the tax.

City Clerk McNorton noted she spoke with Henson Sanitation and the Spring Cleanup for City will be May 17, 2018. The citizens will need to put the items out the night before.

Nikki Hill has asked that the Special Meeting with HSTCC (Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council.) be June 4, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. if possible, to properly zone the Goodman map. If that date is not available, the next date available is the 18, at 6:00 P.M. after a brief discussion the Board agreed on June 18, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.

The Board discussed purchasing Tasers for the police department. Curt explained Axon Enterprises has two Taser options available. One is purchasing twoX26P Tasers outright for $3052.00 with twelve cartridges or two X26P Tasers with twelve cartridges on the Axon Enterprises program at $3052.00 the first year and $420.00 then next 4 years for a total of $4732.00 and at the end of that 5^th year the City will receive two of the newest Tasers Ald. Wilson moved to order the Tasers for $3052.00 for the first year and $420.00 a year the next four years. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the spec for the gazebo on Main Street. City supervisor Brodie noted he had looked into gazebos and found one with 8 sides, one side left open. 4×4 posts, 36 inch high railing with 3 or 4 inch gap at the bottom, 12 inch decorative lattice work at the top, bench on seven sides, 18 to 20 inches high, 12 to 14 inches wide, all treated lumber all fasteners non rust, wood shingles and must fit on the 16 foot wide existing pad. After a brief discussion, Ald. Kohley moved to put the gazebo out for bid. With the spec City supervisor Brodie provided, until June 5, 2018. Ald. Jonson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

New business: None

Citizens business: Mr. Keeney noted it looks a lot better around town.

Connie Letourneau asked how the City planned to control the stray animal issue. She noted the police officers do not have the time and she is willing to volunteer to pick up the animals. The Board explained it has been an ongoing problem with animals roaming loose. Letourneau believes most of the dogs are from individuals who live in town and members of the Board note that some are from citizens who live outside of town. After one citizen made inappropriate comments, Letourneau left the meeting and stated she would return when the issue was taken more seriously.

Department head reports:

Curt Drake- Curt noted that since Senior Chief David has been injured, he has been updating the policy and procedures policy for the department. According to the policy and procedures the department should have Monadnock batons provided by the City. Ald. Johnson moved to approve purchasing two PR24 baton’s for $ 120.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Denis Kolb- Keep an eye on the weather through Thursday.

David Brodie-Recreation Department did a lot at the ball park Saturday. They are putting awnings up over the bleachers.

Spoke with MRWA (Missouri Rural Water Association) waiting for them to return my call to get started on the rate study.

Meghan Sexson-Noted the Board has their April report.

Karla McNorton- Nothing to report

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $7210.81 including transfers. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the bills in the amount $7210.81 including transfers. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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