COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday April 17, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday April 17, 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, Judge Clyde Davidson and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb, Carol Coe and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the minutes from the April 3, 2018 meeting. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on April 3, 2018. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Unfinished Business:

The Board discussed the gazebo on Main St. The board discussed that several months ago the City looked into an estimated cost of $5000.00 to replace. It was asked if the gazebo would be the same. City Supervisor Brodie noted it would not be the same. It was what the person building it was going to make it. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to have specs of what the board wanted and bring it to the next meeting. The Gazebo is to be put on the next agenda to discuss specs and putting it out for bid.

City Clerk McNorton noted that after the last meeting she had called and left a message for the owner of 122 and 122 ½ Wall St. and did not receive a response. She would like to send a condemnation letter that is already typed to the owner giving him 30 days to clean up the property, it just needs signed. McNorton noted that she is in hopes that he will contact her and she can talk to him about possibly selling the property as it is a good size lot and close to the school. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to send the condemnation letter to the owner of 122 and 122 ½ Wall St. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $25,952.88 Ald. Kohley moved to approve the bills in the amount of $25,952.88. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

City Clerk McNorton read the election results: Municipal Judge, Clyde Davidson with 54 votes, North Ward Alderman, Calvin Wilson with 23 votes and South ward Alderman, Keith Kohley with 16 votes. She then swore in new Board of Aldermen and Judge.

The Mayor noted it was time to reappoint the City Attorney, Chief of Police and the City Clerk. Ald. Wilson moved to appoint Duane Cooper as City Attorney. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

Ald. Wilson moved to appoint Karla McNorton as City Clerk. Ald. Kohley 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 appoint Calvin Wilson as acting president. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson and Kohley voted aye with Ald. Kezar and Wilson abstaining.

Ald. Kezar agreed to be the Recreation Board Commissioner, Ald. Kohley agreed to be the Street Commissioner, Ald. Johnson agreed to be the Water/Sewer Commissioner and Ald. Wilson agreed to be the Maintenance Commissioner.

The Mayor noted that the Board needed to approve the Corporate Resolution with the First Community Bank. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the Corporate Resolution with the First Community Bank. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor noted that the Board needed to choose who will be the check signers. The Mayor, Alice Kezar and Calvin Wilson are already check signers. Ald. Kohley moved to keep the check signers the same. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson and Kohley voted aye with Ald. Kezar and Wilson abstaining.

New business:

1. City Clerk McNorton noted that the procedure for collecting and handling high water usage due to leaks was set up as a procedure in December of 2014 with the intent to make it an ordinance if it worked well. The City has been using it since and it seems to be working well. She noted she had given the Board a draft of what the ordinance would look like. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to put it on the next agenda.

1. City Clerk McNorton asked the Board to consider putting the Use Tax Ordinance on the next agenda to be voted on. McNorton noted that the Use tax would be a great benefit to the citizens and the City if it passed. The Use tax can be used for anything the City needed it for. I think we need to educate the public that the Use Tax will not raise our taxes. You either pay a Sales Tax or a Use Tax, not both.       She noted she had included a draft of the ordinance along with pamphlet that she would like to send out to the citizens. It was also discussed the City should consider a Public Hearing as well. The Next election is August 7, 2018 and if we are going to consider putting this on the ballot at that election, the Ordinance needs to be passed and certified with the County by May 29, 2018. It was agreed to put the Use Tax ordinance on the next agenda.

City Clerk McNorton informed the Board that Nikki Hill from the HSTCC (Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council) would like the Board to have a meeting and work on the zoning map. She would like it blocked out for each zone and HSTCC will make the City one to use and one to put up. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to ask Nikki when in June would be best for her except the dates of June 5^th, 6^th, 12^th or 19^th. The discussion was tabled.

Citizens business: None

Department head reports

Curt Drake: Drake informed the Board he got the door hangers they had discussed and he has a binder to document all pertinent information. This frees the ladies up in City Hall from having to send out letters, Drake said. He noted he has broken the City into four (4) sections and he is doing a section at a time, giving each section 2 weeks to rectify the issue (this is to keep from having a bunch of citations in the court all at the same time and gives the citizen two weekends.) If the person is home when he goes to put the hanger on the door, he speaks with them and documents it, saving a door hanger. If it is not rectified in the two weeks, he will give them a citation for the next court date. He will do all four (4) sections the same way.

Chief Drake then gave the Board March’s monthly report.

Drake also noted that the two trailers that were on Main St. have been moved. One out of town and one is on the side of the person’s property, mostly out of view. He also talked to Mr. Bradford about the bldg. debris on Main St. and his residential property. Chief Drake informed Bradford that next week his section will be the one he gives 2 weeks to get it cleaned up.

Chief Drake then noted he got some prices on Tasers. The X26P non-lethal comes with 2 cartridges, holsters and a 5 year warranty for $3520.00 The other is a pack program from the same company. It is $3052.00 the first year and $420.00 a year for the next four (4) years. The fifth (5^th) year, you get two (2) of the newest Tasers for free, keeping the original ones purchased. That is a total of $4732.00 and you get 12 cartridges with the purchase of either one. The cartridges are $32.00 each. Chief Drake thinks the officers might use maybe two (2) a year. Mayor Richmond asked that Tasers be put on the next for discussion and approval.

Denis Kolb: Nothing to report.

David Brodie: The valve and sump pump at the treatment plant are fixed. He noted he had to buy a sump pump for the water tower for $143.00.

Brodie the informed the Board that 128 and 204 Wall Street needs letters sent as the places need repairs.

Ald. Kohley asked about having some kind of Spring Cleanup. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to have City Clerk McNorton speak with Henson Sanitation about a Spring Cleanup.

Brodie then asked the Board about purchasing the trailer hitch from David Sarratt as he removed it from his truck and put on the newest truck to use the trailer when hauling the mower. It was agreed to purchase the trailer hitch for $50.00

 

Meghan Sexson: Nothing to report.

Karla McNorton: Nothing to report.

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 P.M. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and voted aye with 0 nays.

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday April 17, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on Tuesday April 17, 2018 at 6:30 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley, Calvin Wilson and Ron Johnson. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb, Carol Coe and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Bruce Hively to discuss upgrades, grants and I and I (inflow and infiltration) for the wastewater treatment plant. David noted there are no citations and the City is not in trouble with DNR (Department of Natural Resources), but if the I and I are not corrected, there will be an issue. David noted we need to get ahead of it.

It was discussed that the treatment plant is old and has issues that need addressed. There are cracks in the mains that need repaired. Mr. Hively suggested having a smoke test done through MRWA (Missouri Rural Water Association) and to have a camera look down into the lines and find the issues. Mr. Hively explained there are ways to line the pipes without having to replace them. David noted there is one that needs replaced and a new gravity line is needed.

Mr. Hively informed the Board there are four types of ways to get funding to repair the problems. Loans based on the household medium from the 2010 Census show interest rate would be about 3.125%. There are also State and Federal programs, DNR has loans and the CDBG (Community Development Block Grants) are able to help also. The CDBG grant would be up to $500,000.00 based on what needed to be done and they will only help up to 45% and the City is responsible for 55% Mr. Hively suggested having a rate study done through Midwest Assistance Program or MRWA. He noted that if you are going to borrow, put out it before the people and let them vote on a bond issue. He feels it’s a good idea to get the people involved. If the City does not want to have to borrow the money, get an estimate of what it will cost to do the repairs and build a rate schedule to build up the money for the repairs.

Mr. Hively also suggested looking into engineers. He suggested getting a small search grant (up to $30,000.00) to pay to put together an engineering report. Mr. Hively then noted that he can give the City a list of engineers and suggested looking into the last 4 to 5 projects they have done to find out if those people were happy with the work and make a decision from there.

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn the special meeting at 6:59 P.M. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

AGENDA

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday April 17, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the

Goodman City Hall

 

 

1. Call the meeting to order.

 

1. Discuss and vote on the minutes from April 3, 2018.

 

1. Unfinished Business:

 

Discuss the gazebo on Main St.

 

1. Discuss and vote on the bills including transfers in the amount of $ 25,952.88

 

1. The Clerk reads the election results and swears in new Board of Aldermen and Judge.

 

1. Vote to re-appoint the City Attorney, Chief of Police and the City Clerk. (Make separate motions).

 

1. Appoint an acting President.

 

1. Appoint a Recreation Board Commissioner, a Street Commissioner, a Water/Sewer Commissioner and a Maintenance Commissioner.

 

1. Discuss and vote on the Corporate Resolution with the First Community Bank.

 

1. Discuss and decide on check signers.

 

1. New business:

1. Discuss putting the Adjustments due to High Water Usage Ordinance on the next agenda.
2.  Discuss putting the Use Tax Ordinance on the next agenda.

1. Citizens business.
2. Department head reports.

Curt Drake-

Denis Kolb-

David Brodie-

Meghan Sexson-

Karla McNorton-

 

 

1. Move to adjourn.

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday April 3, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday April 3, 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, Mark Bartley, J. R. Fisher, Kevin Keeney, Jared Mackall 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 March 20, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on March 20, 2018. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Wilson and Johnson voted aye, Ald. Kohley abstained.

City Clerk McNorton noted she had spoken with Mike Williams about mowing for the City again this year. Karla then told the Board Mike Williams says the price should be the same as last year ($170.00) unless fuel prices go up above $3.00 a gallon, then he will charge a $5.00 to $10.00 sur charge on top of the $170.00 he charges each time he mows. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to have Mike Williams continue to mow for the city at a rate of $170.00 each time with a possible $5.00 to $10.00 surcharge. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Unfinished business:

City Clerk McNorton informed the Board that the ad for the condemnation of 108 W. Williams was in the paper last Thursday, March 29, 2018 and it will be in this Thursday’s paper April 05, 2018. The owner has 30 days from Thursday to comply. After that, the Board can proceed with the condemnation process.

City Clerk McNorton then noted the ad for the truck was in the paper on Thursday March 29, 2018. Mayor Richmond noted if we don’t get any bids, we may need to consider another avenue to advertise.

Mayor Richmond brought up the gazebo on Main St. and noted we may need to put it out for bid. It was noted we need the specs on exactly what we want. Mayor Richmond asked that it be put on the next agenda.

New business: None

Citizens business: None

Department head reports:

Curt Drake- Noted that Senior Chief Joe David was in an altercation and was injured. He has a mild concussion and sustained an injury to his right shoulder and is on light duty. He hurt his right shoulder in December in a slip and fall and was on the mend when the altercation occurred and would like to look into getting prices on a taser as he would have been able to subdue the subject without these injuries and be on restricted duty. Curt also noted that during the altercation the radio and body camera were damaged and charges will be filed against the subject for over $700.00. He will be getting prices for both the radio and camera as well. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to have Curt bring the prices of the taser, body camera and radio to the next meeting.

 

Denis Kolb- Nothing to report

 

David Brodie- David informed the Board that he is closer to fixing the valve at the treatment plant. Westec out of Iowa is attempting to help him over the phone. If they are unable to help over the phone, Westec will need to come and fix it at a cost of $3700.00.

David also brought up the trailer on Main St. needs moved as well as the property cleaned up that is owned by Steven Bradford. Curt noted he has spoken with Mr. Bradford and will speak with him again.

David then noted the trailer at 151 Main needs moved as well. Curt noted he had given the owner 2 weeks to move it and that time is almost up.

David also noted that 122 N. Wall and 122 ½ N. Wall is at a standstill and needs cleaned up. It was agreed that it is almost summer and something needs done about the property. City Clerk McNorton noted she will contact the owner of the property.

Meghan Sexson- Noted the Board has their March report.

Ald. Kezar commended Tax collector Sexson for doing a good job on collecting the taxes.

Karla McNorton- Noted Bruce Hively will be able to attend a Special Meeting on April 17, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. to discuss upgrades and grants for the wastewater treatment plant and also I and I (inflow and infiltration.)

It was then noted the Groundbreaking for the new Goodman Elementary School is tomorrow April 4, 2018 at 10.00 A. M.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $36,733.30 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $36,733.30 including transfers. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday March 20, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday March 20, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Alice Kezar, 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, Roger & Carol Coe, Samantha Hamilton, Natalie McInturff, J. R. Fisher, Darrell Sarratt, Charlene Bergen, Charlotte Bergen, Jared Mackall and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the minutes from March 6, 2018. Ald. Johnson noted on page 2 under New Business, it should be City’s, not Cities. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on March 6, 2018 with the correction. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar and Johnson voted aye and Ald. Wilson abstained.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Samantha Hamilton. Mrs. Hamilton explained that they plan on doing the school groundbreaking on April 4, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. and she would like to bus the kids to Goodman to see it and then use the ballpark and have a cookout for the kids, making it a fieldtrip. The school district is preparing the south side parking lot for the observers of the groundbreaking and the North side will be for parking and across the road where the fire department/old bus barn used to be. Mrs. Hamilton also noted they may need additional parking. It was noted people can park on Main St. and other streets if there is room. Mrs. Hamilton then noted that they are still working on the plans for the school but the front of the bldg. will face the railroad tracks. The bldg. will be pushed back as much as possible and east of the bldg. will be a new playground. They are working on safely removing any debris from the playground equipment left on the property and will have two playgrounds. There will also be a secure way to get the kids to the playground. Mrs. Hamilton noted that there will be two separate drives, one for the busses and one for the parents. There will also be a FEMA 3 (three) rated shelter and three classrooms FEMA 3 (three) rated. During school, the students can fit in the three classrooms and the community will use the other shelter accessible from outside. Mrs. Hamilton also mentioned the school will be about 10,000 feet larger than the previous building and the school district is planning on a 12 (twelve) month build. Students should begin the 2019-2020 school years at the new Goodman Elementary.

City Clerk McNorton noted the Certified Letter sent to the owner of 108 W. Williams was returned. Our Ordinance states it must now be put in the paper for two consecutive weeks. I have given you all a draft of what City Attorney Duane Cooper says should go in the paper. Ald. Wilson moved to have the notice of what City Attorney Duane Cooper wants put in the paper for two consecutive weeks. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

City Clerk McNorton noted she has spoken with City Attorney Duane Cooper on whether the City would be liable if we started issuing permits per the ordinance, the City should be fine. I have included a copy of the email between his assistant Lori and myself. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to look into the cost of 4 (four) State Printing making something that is kind of like paper, but a little thicker and cannot be torn.

City Clerk McNorton noted she had spoken with the Neosho Recreation Department and last year they charged Liwy Diras $1000.00 to use their facility. She noted that this year if they were to rent the park again they would charge more and have dumpsters and porta-johns. After a brief discussion, it was agreed the facility would not work for the family reunion.

Unfinished Business: None

New business: David wanted to know if the Board wanted Bruce Hively to come down and discuss upgrades and grants for the wastewater treatment plant. It was agreed to see if Mr. Hively could be here on April 17^th at 6:30 P.M.

Citizens business: Charlene Bergen thanked the Board for their service to the community and for everything they did during the aftermath of the tornado. Charlene then asked the Board if Banner church could use the City Hall property on April 21, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. They would like to have a Vacation Bible School Spring Fling and get a bouncy house for the kids and have Barking Pig cook hot dogs. Banner would like to have a few canopies and a generator. Banner will give away some free items and kites for the kids. Charlene also asked if the City Hall could be opened so they could use the restroom facilities during that time. It was noted that the bouncy house would need to be on the same side of the property as City hall as well as the canopies, to keep the helicopter pad clear in case it is needed.

Ald. Johnson moved to allow Banner Church to use the Goodman City Hall property and restroom facilities on April 21, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Department head reports:

Curt Drake- Curt gave the Board his February report.

Curt noted the new radars are in and have been installed in the Charger and working great. He is planning on having someone else install the one in the truck.

Curt also noted he would like to get door hangers for the police department that have Ordinances on them that he can mark beside and hang on the door. Curt also noted there are about 100 in a bundle. It was agreed to have Curt look into getting the door hangers.

Curt then noted that Goodman Tire and Auto has not had a chance to repair the boot of the power steering that is shredded and hope to get it in in the next few weeks.

Denis Kolb- Nothing to report

David Brodie- David noted the new valve is in and it works, but it doesn’t. He has tracked it down to a control valve and thought he located one with Bradwell Technologies, but they don’t have them either. They can repair the one we have, for $142.00. I did locate a used one on EBay for $170.00. I would like to purchase that one and send the one we have off the Bradwell Technologies to be repaired. It will take 3 weeks to repair. Ald. Wilson moved to have David order the control valve from EBay for $170.00. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Meghan Sexson- Nothing to report

Karla McNorton- Karla then informed the Board there is court training in Lake of the Ozarks the week of May 21, 2018 through May 25, 2018. It would be $200.00 each for the class and $109.00 a night for the room for a total of $945.00 not including mileage. Karla would go up on Sunday and would come back late Thursday, to work Friday. Dana would come in for most of Monday then drive up. She will have class Tuesday through Friday. Karla had already asked Meghan and she would be happy to work at City hall like she did last week while we were gone, for the $10.00 an hour you paid her last week. There would be no days that week that the City hall is closed. Ald. Wilson moved to approve Dana and I going to the court training at a cost of $945.00 not including mileage and Meghan working at the City Hall at $10.00 an hour while we are at the court training. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $26, 061.35 including transfers. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday March 6, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday March 6, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Alice Kezar 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 Kevin Keeney, Lois Kolb, Roger & Carol Coe, Linda Sharp, Roy Foust and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the minutes from February 20, 2018. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the regular meeting minutes held on February 20, 2018. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Linda Sharp to discuss averaging her March water bill. Linda explained she had a bad water leak during all the rain, making it difficult to locate, but it is now fixed. She is asking for her March water bill to be averaged. Ald. Kohley moved to approve averaging Linda Sharp’s water bill in the amount of $150.59 with the 20%. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Karla noted Liwy Diras wants to use the ballpark for a family reunion August 11, 2018. This will include the facilities. There will be a large number of people there. If she remembers correctly, the City did charge a deposit last time for some of the electric and to ensure they would clean the property. It was discussed getting dumpsters out there and to find out approximately how many will be attending. It was also discussed contacting Neosho Parks and Recreation Department to see how the property was left when their facilities were used in the past. The discussion was tabled.

Mayor Richmond noted at the last meeting we had discussed sponsoring a table for the McDonald County Historical Society for $250.00 on April 7, 2018. Has anyone thought about if they will be able to attend? Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Kohley all noted they would not be able to attend. It was agreed the City would not be sponsoring a table for the event.

Old business: City Clerk McNorton noted the UTV ordinance already has that the City may issue permits for a fee of $15.00. It was noted that the City really hasn’t had a big issue with it until now. It was noted that if someone is going to be operating a UTV, the police department should be contacted with who will be driving the UTV and that it is for agriculture use and has proper insurance. It was agreed to discuss with City Attorney Duane Cooper if the City would be liable in any way if there was an accident if we started issuing permits. The discussion was tabled.

The Mayor noted that since it is getting warmer, we need to start looking into getting the gazebo on Main St. replaced.

New business:

The Board discussed putting the 1996 Ford out for bid (sealed bids) until May 1^st 2018 at 4:00 P.M. It was also discussed to put an ad in the paper and on the Cities Facebook page and that the City had the right to refuse any and all bids. Ald. Kohley moved to put the 1996 Ford out for bid in the paper and on Facebook and that bids would be accepted Until May 1^st 2018 at 4:00 P.M. and the City has the right to refuse any and all bids. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley noted he will not be at the next meeting as he will be having surgery on March 19^th, 2018.

Citizens business: Roy Foust explained to the Board that he received his bill and it is $96.08 and shows he used 7900 gallons. His bill normally shows between 2000 and 3000 gallons. He was hoping the Board would show him some relief on his bill as he has checked and he has no leaks. City Clerk McNorton noted that she had looked over his account and his usage at its highest was in 2014 at 4100 gallons. It was also noted the City workers checked his meter and it did not show he had a leak. City Supervisor Brodie noted it was more than likely a toilet that was hanging and that sometimes it is very difficult to hear that a toilet is running. Mr. Foust agreed to look into one of the toilets leaking. It was noted that Mr. Foust’s average is between 2000 and 3000 gallons a month and that would put his bill at $57.72, if the Board decided to average his bill. Ald. Kohley moved to approve averaging Roy Foust’s bill for $57.72. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Kevin Keeney asked the Board if they have heard anything about the Goodman Elementary School and when they will start to rebuild. Tax Collector Meghan Sexson noted the Neosho School District finally got their insurance settlement about two weeks ago and are talking about breaking ground April 4, 2018. It was discussed that Mayor Richmond should attend the next School Board meeting March 19^th to verify when the school district plans to break ground.

Department head reports:

Curt Drake- Nothing to report

Denis Kolb- Nothing to report

David Brodie- The carport at the ballpark is up.

The valve at the treatment plant will be installed Thursday.

The sump pump at the treatment plant is worn out and David

would like to replace it for $200.00. Ald. Kohley moved to

approve David getting a new sump pump for the treatment plant

for $200.00. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Meghan Sexson- Meghan noted the Board had their February report.

Meghan then asked the Board about paying her while City Clerk Karla McNorton and Water Clerk Dana Cornwell are gone to training next week as she will be here by herself answering the phone, taking water payments and doing her tax collector work also. After a brief discussion, Ald. Kohley moved to pay Meghan $10.00 an hour while Karla and Dana are gone to training to answer the phones and take water payments. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Karla McNorton- Remind the Board that Dana and she will be  out of the office for training Monday through Thursday of next week.

 

Karla then asked the Board if Mike Williams of Mike’s Lawn care would be mowing for the City again this year and would the Board like to make a motion on it. It was noted that Mr. Williams will contact the City and let them know if his rates have changed and the Board will discuss it then. The discussion was tabled

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $42,372.69 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $42,372.69 including transfers. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

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