COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday September 5, 2017

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 5, 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, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb, Roger and Carol Coe, Clyde Davidson, Jared Mackall, Tammie Davis, Kevin Keeney and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed on the Public Meeting from August 15, 2017 on setting the 2017 tax levy. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the Public Meeting minutes held on August 15, 2017 on setting the 2017 tax levy. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye and Ald. Johnson abstained.

The Board discussed the regular meeting minutes from August 15, 2017. Ald. Wilson noted on page three paragraph two, it should not be contract JR and Marshall, it should be contact. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on August 15, 2017 with the noted correction. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye and Ald. Johnson abstained.

The Board discussed the Comprehensive Plan meeting from August 22, 2017. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the minutes from the Comprehensive Plan meeting held on August 22, 2017. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed averaging Earline Wilson’s water bill. It was noted there was not an additional leak and the $116.35 with the 20% would be the averaged amount. Ald. Kohley moved to average the water bill for Earline Wilson in the amount of $116.35 including the 20%. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley voted aye and Ald. Kezar and Wilson abstained.

City Clerk McNorton explained she had spoken to Patti at Nick Myers, CPA and Nick Myers suggests we get the Clover Mini machine for $350.00. With this machine you will set up one account and all credit card transactions will go into the one account. Nick suggests transferring the payments at the end of the month to the correct accounts by using the reports and after the credit card fees are taken on the 3^{rd or 5th} of the month, transfer any remaining funds from the convenience fee collected to a miscellaneous account in the General Fund. The second option would be to purchase the machine from NCourt and the citizens will pay the fee to them. Now, if we decide in the future to no longer use NCourt, we have paid for a machine that can no longer be used.

after a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to get a credit card machine from First Community Bank for up to $500.00 including set up fees. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

City Clerk McNorton informed the Board she had set up the tree giveaway for citizens with Marilyn Ponder from Empire. Marilyn is happy with November 4, 2017 at 12:00 P.M. to plant the Tulip tree and do the giveaway at the City Hall. Brodie asked if he could take out the redbud tree to center the tulip tree we’re getting and dig a hole for them to plant the tulip tree. Brodie thinks it would look better when the tree is fully grown. It was agreed to have Brodie take out the red bud tree if he thought would make it look better.

It was noted that the community building had been cleaned up and the pad was swept and clean.

The Board discussed the property at 122 N. School St. (Cindy McCoy property.) Tax Collector Sexson noted that the McCoy property has been up for sale for three years with the City and has not sold. It was bought last year at County, but the person refused to pay the City taxes because of the demolition that was attached. Sexson noted that the City could purchase the property from County next year and pay the taxes owed to the City and clear the books. The City could then sell the property to one of the two interested parties from last year. After a brief discussion, it was agreed since we can only wait for now, to table the discussion.

The Board then opened the bids for the lighting for the ballpark.

The first bid was from Fagan Electric out of Joplin in the amount of $43,750.00. This would be for new Sportslighter 1500 watt metal halide light fixtures on the north side of the baseball field for forty-three thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($43,750.00). The proposal includes: demo and disposal of 33 existing fixtures, installation of 33 new Sportslighter 1500 watt metal halide fixtures, 1 new support arm to match existing, 1 aerial lift.

Proposal does not include: New poles or support arms not listed above, replacement of existing triplex between poles, any panels or breaker not listed above, any lighting contractors, photo eyes, controllers or switches, overtime. All work to be completed during normal business hours, Monday thru Friday, excluding holidays. Sales tax, if the project is not tax exempt, add $2000.00 to base price. NOTE: an alternate LED option would be an additional $53,000.00 for the LED fixture package. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson made a motion to accept the bid from Fagan Electric out of Joplin to fix the ballpark lighting in the amount of $43,750.00. The Motion did not include finding out how much it would cost to lower the lights 20 feet, noting the bid could increase for the lowering of the lights. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Old Business: Karla noted that Chief Drake had hung the condemnation notice at 108 W. Williams on August 10, 2017. That will be on the next agenda to move forward with.

Karla then noted a letter was sent to 122 and 122 ½ N. Wall about cleaning up the property on August 14, 2017 giving him 30 days to inform the Board of their intentions or the condemnation process will begin. Brodie noted he had received a call from a contractor regarding demolition of the structures.

Karla also noted she had sent a letter to 128 E. Main St. on August 22, 2017 asking the owner to inform the Board within 30 days of his intentions for the cleanup of the property.

Other old business: It was noted that the property at 110 W. Splitlog needs to be cleaned up again as it is looking very bad. It was agreed to have a cleanup letter sent.

New Business: Kevin Keeney asked the Board if they had plans on replacing the Gazebo on Main St. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to place the topic on the next agenda.

Citizens Business: There was none

Department head reports.

Curt Drake- Chief Drake noted the camera is installed in the Charger and it came in $200.00 under budget. Drake plans on using the $200.00 to install a camera in the SUV. Drake also noted the Charger needs new tires. It was discussed and agreed by the Board for Curt to go ahead and get the tires needed at a reasonable price since we still had insurance money available and tires are necessary.

Curt then noted he had spoken to Michael Keels and he did not put backup drives in with the bid and those will be needed for backing up the cameras. He will need two small ones that are around $100.00 each. Curt also noted they will need new cabling for the whole building and the cost for both will be between $500.00 and $700.00. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the backups and cabling for the police station at a cost of up to $700.00. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Curt then asked if it was still ok that the reserves were to be paid for working the Ozark Orchard Festival. It was agreed they are to be paid.

Denis Kolb-Denis noted the Emergency Management Department has been watching hurricane Iris and are concerned that gas prices are going to rise.

David Brodie-David noted that Tatum Motors brought the tractor back and David Sarratt has used it and it seems to be running good.

David then noted the valve has come in.

David then noted he is trying to get electric to the ballpark He has the multi-plugs figured out, he has the electric figured out for the scoreboard and he has a plan for the bandstand.

David also noted the stump will be removed soon.

Meghan Sexson- noted the Board has the report for August and she has nothing else to report.

Karla McNorton- noted the new copier has been installed and it works great. She thanked the Board for approving getting a new copier.

Ald. Kohley noted the City employee barbecue is September 24, 2017 at 2:00 P.M.

Mayor Richmond noted the Ozark Orchard Festival is September 16, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. He then noted we still need volunteers for the bouncy houses, singing and volunteers will get a t-shirt.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $33,128.42 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $33,128.42 including transfers. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

Public Meeting-Comprehensive Plan

August 22, 2017

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Ron Johnson, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Calvin Wilson. Also present were City Clerk Karla McNorton, City Supervisor David Brodie, Jill Cornett, Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council (HSTCC), Nikki Hill, HSTCC Transportation Planner and Bryan West, HSTCC Community Planner. Guests included Keith Estes, Greg Beckner, Brandy Smith and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M.

Mayor Richmond turned the meeting over to Jill Cornett from HSTCC. Jill gave the results of the surveys received. Some of the results were 76% say we need an increase in retail business, 56% say Goodman needs to change, 39% say to enhance park facilities and 32% say we need to increase tax revenue through economic development. It was discussed the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to Goodman.

Some of the strengths were the water and wastewater treatment plant has the capacity for growth, the City passed the transportation tax last year to help with maintaining the streets, the water goes across Hwy. 59, most businesses that were displaced from the tornado have stayed and there are not a lot of citizen complaints.

Some of the weaknesses were lack of industry, affordable/senior housing, lack of sidewalks; challenge to operate the treatment plant with capacity being available and not being utilized and sewer does not extend across Hwy 59.

Some of the opportunities were to explore grant opportunities for infrastructure, opportunity for affordable housing/senior housing, place for a community center and opportunity to revitalize Main Street.

Some of the threats were Department of Natural Resources sewer collections (inflow and infiltration,) weather events in the area can destroy homes and businesses and lack of support for annexation making it difficult for growth.

It was discussed that the transportation tax that was passed last year will allow funds to be used to maintain and repair streets, but it will take several years to do much of anything as the expected amount a year is around $30,000.00 and to do a small area being repaved can run up to $100,000.00.

A community center was also discussed. It was noted that the City had a building that was a shell and had tried on several occasions to get a grant to finish it, but were unsuccessful. It was also noted that the City lost that building during the April 4, 2017 tornado. The Mayor noted he thought maybe putting additional money with the insurance; we could build a smaller building on the 40×60 slab and complete the inside as well.

Jill Cornett then introduced Brandy Smith who works part time for HSTCC and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to discuss Livable Streets. Brandy explained Livable Streets is being mindful of connectivity when feasible. It means to make a policy or ordinance that if construction is being done in the City, the Board and Planning and Zoning Commission have the builders consider putting in sidewalks when feasible. She noted she had brought policies and ordinances that have been passed by Pineville, Southwest City and Anderson to be looked over and considered by the Board. Brandy also noted that by passing a policy or ordinance it can help when you are looking at getting grants for sidewalks, bike and walking paths and will help with other grants too. The Mayor noted will have our City Attorney look at the ordinance and policies passed by those other Cities and we will discuss it at a meeting in September.

It was agreed to discuss a Planning and Zoning Committee at the next meeting to be held on October 24, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn meeting at 8:30 P.M. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday August 15, 2017

 

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb, Jared Mackall and Sally Carrol from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the regular meeting minutes from August 1, 2017. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on August 1, 2017. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed averaging Earline Wilson’s water bill. Kathy Wilson read a letter that noted she believed there was a leak on Wednesday evening. On his time off, City Supervisor Brodie came over and turned the water off after verifying there was a water leak. Kathy received the water bill of over $300.00. Kathy came to City Hall and City Clerk McNorton explained how to go about getting her bill averaged and it would be $116.35 with the 20% of the original bill. David went again in August to check the leak (without being asked to) and discovered additional water usage had been used while the house was empty at that time. It was discovered there was another leak. Kathy had both leaks fixes and asked the Board to average her bill. The Mayor noted that since she has had another leak after the last reading, it would be a good idea to hold off on averaging until we know if her bill will be high again and both months may need to be averaged. He also noted there was not a proper voting Board on the issue since two of the members are related and one member is not present. It was agreed by all parties to table the issue until the next meeting with no late fee assessed or the water disconnected.

Mayor Richmond noted the he and the office staff have discussed getting a credit card machine for some time now. It was noted that a lot of people have come in and wanted to pay by debit or credit card and are frustrated the city is not able to accept them in house. McNorton noted she had asked Matt Osborn from First Community Bank to come and explain the types of machines available that the city could use for water, meter, court and tax collection payments. Matt explained that most people are now using credit cards more than anything else to make their monthly payments and there are several types of machines available. Matt noted he thinks the cities best option would be the first Data FD130 machine that would put the money directly into each account and runs about $350.00. The City would purchase the machine and get the accounts set up with the initial cost being around $500.00 to start. The monthly cost would be around $10.65 a month for each account and then on the 3^rd of the month the Merchant Card Fees are charged. Those fees are what the credit card companies charge based on the risk of the cards you will be accepting payments for, and that is anywhere from 2.5% to 3.5%. Matt noted the machine City Clerk McNorton was interested in for the office is a Point of Sale mini unit that runs about $350.00 to purchase the machine and there will also be the once a month fee of around $30.00 a month since it is only one account and a once a month Merchant Card Fee of 2.5% to 3.5% as well. You can set up the one account for the credit card payments only as the mini has the option to print reports to see where the payments go for each account and is the only machine that has that option, (besides the full version for $1500.00) that the City would need for the volume it will see. Matt also noted a convenience fee can be charged to help offset the cost of the monthly fees. Karla Also explained she had spoken to Patti from Nick Myers, CPA and it would be alright to have one account for the cards as long as the reporting showed what account the money was to be transferred to and we could do transfers once a month. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to do more research through Mick Myers office and other Cities to find out which option would be best for accounting purposes. The discussion was tabled.

Old Business: City Clerk McNorton noted she had spoken by email with Marilyn Ponder from Empire about the tree giveaway. There are 5 different types of trees at a total of 240 trees. The property owners will have to reserve the trees through a web site (we will put the link on our website and on Facebook) and the City will need to pick a day in November to have the trees picked up. The tree giveaway will be noted on the October water bill about the giveaway. It will be in November because we are going to put it on the DNR Water Fee on the September bill. Empire has also planned on putting it in the McDonald County Press to get the word out. It was also discussed having the Board plant a tree in the park. The Board would need to decide which tree and which date in November to plant the tree and do the giveaway. There is Chinese Dogwood, Prairie fire Crabapple, Shortleaf Pine, Swamp White Oak and Tulip tree. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to have the Board plant a tulip tree and do the giveaway for the citizens on November 4^th around 12:00 P.M. or 1:00 P.M. City Clerk McNorton will find out if that date and time is good with Empire for the giveaway and get back with the Board. The discussion was tabled.

New Business: Ald. Kohley brought up the cities 10^th Annual Employee BBQ and noted we normally have it in September. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to have it on September 24^th at 2:00 P.M. and to have Redneck Restaurant do the meat again this year.

Citizens Business: there was none,

Department head reports:

Curt Drake- Not present

Denis Kolb- Nothing to report

David Brodie- David told the Board he got a quote from Mellon and Associates about the valve at the treatment plant. For the valve and pneumatic actuator also needed, it will be $2000.00, not including shipping. Ald. Wilson moved to approve getting the valve and pneumatic actuator for the treatment plant at a total of $2500. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

David then noted that he will need to go to a class in Springfield on September 12, 2017 for Chemical Spills Response as the EPA and OSHA have made it mandatory for state and local governments. The cost of the class is $150.00.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve David going to the Chemical Spills Response class in Springfield for a total of $150.00. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

David then brought him and David had cleaned up the pad at the ballpark and the Community Building still had a whole wall, part of another wall, trusses and boards with nails in them and some tin still lying at the site. JR Fisher has picked up most of it and he doesn’t think that Marshall Long has picked up that much. David noted that JR and Marshall need contacted that we need it removed before the Ozark Orchard Festival next month. City Clerk McNorton is to contract JR and Marshall and give them a week from Friday to get it Cleaned up or David will have to do something with it. The discussion was tabled.

Meghan Sexson- Meghan noted that the Tax sale has been in the paper for three weeks. The tax sale is August 28, 2017 and she has had only 2 people pay. She also noted she has emailed the list of delinquent personal property taxes to City Attorney Duane Cooper and hopes people start paying those soon. There were 34 on the list.

 

Karla McNorton- Brought up needing a new copier for the office. The copier is 15 years old and has been having issues with paper jamming for quite a while and on the 4^th it started printing copies of nothing. She had Lakeland (who we have used for many years and this is through a state contract) come and give her a price on a new copier. Right now the city is set up on a service contract of 2500 copies at $51.80 a month. The city averages 3686 copies a month bringing the average monthly amount to $71.79, with a two drawer copier that will print/scan/copy/fax black and white and color for $4138.00. They will give us $500.00 for our copier, making it $3638.00 or we can lease it for $75.00 a month for 60 months or we can get two extra drawers for $4237.00 or $88.00 a month to lease. The service contract would be $35.00 a month for either option we choose. Karla noted she would like to have 4 drawers because the water bill cards now are legal size, so we keep them in one drawer all the time, leaving us with one drawer. For the 4 drawer copier, it would $123.00 total, with the service contract and we own it in five years or we can trade it in before then and start leasing a newer one. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to get the 4 drawer copier under the lease option of $88.00 a month plus the service contract. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

McNorton then noted that the 2^nd Comprehensive meeting is Tuesday August 22^nd at 7:00 P.M.

Mayor Richmond then noted he wanted to verify if needed, that the Ozark Orchard Festival still had approval for the $1000.00 the Board agreed to at the Budget Meetings. It was agreed by the Board it was still available.

Mayor Richmond then noted First Community Bank committed to $500.00 and he has been trying to get with Mr. Cooper at Cornerstone and has not has success getting in touch. Tax Collector Sexson noted she would get ahold of Mr. Cooper and see about a donation to the Ozark Orchard Festival.

Mayor Richmond also noted that he had received information about Livable Streets. It has been adopted by Anderson, Pineville and several other cities. It has to do with agreeing to make certain improvements when construction is taking place.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $37,759.34 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $37,759.34 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 August 1, 2017

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 1, 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, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Recreation Board Director Heith Lewis and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb, Roger and Carol Coe, Ed Tuomala and Jared Mackall.

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

The Board discussed the regular meeting minutes from July 18, 2017. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on July 18, 2017. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor acknowledged Franciso and Theresa Villa to discuss putting in a double wide on a property in the City limits. Not present.

The Mayor acknowledged Shauna Landess and Joseph Lombardo to discuss the condemnation process at 108 W. Williams. Shauna Landess or Joseph Lombardo was not present. City Supervisor David Brodie noted that Chief Drake, Building Inspector Marcus Pratt and he went to look at the property and Marcus suggested the City start the condemnation process. Curt noted all the roofing is inside the house and it’s up to the windows and agreed with Marcus to start the condemnation process. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson made a motion to start the condemnation process. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor opened the only bid received from Fagan Electric Company out of Joplin, for new lighting at ballpark. Fagan Electric’s proposal is to install new Sportslighter 1500 watt metal halide light fixtures on the north side of the baseball field for forty-three thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($43,750.00). The proposal includes: demo and disposal of 33 existing fixtures, installation of 33 new sportslighter 1500 watt metal halide fixtures, 1 new support arm to match existing, I aerial lift.
Proposal does not include: New poles or support arms not listed above, replacement of existing triplex between poles, any panels or breaker not listed above, any lighting contractors, photo eyes, controllers or switches, overtime. All work to be completed during normal business hours, Monday thru Friday, excluding holidays. Sales tax, if the project is not tax exempt, add $2000.00 to base price. NOTE: an alternate LED option would be an additional $53,000.00 for the LED fixture package. Price is good for 30 days. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to post the bid again, accepting bids until September 5, 2017 at 4:00 P.M., since we did not receive more than one bid. It was also agreed to have Mayor Richmond contact Fagan Electric and see if they will extend the bid.

Old Business: The Mayor noted the Ozark Orchard Festival will be September 16, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. to 4-ish and we’re looking for entertainment and volunteers. We are also deciding whether to have the dunk tank again this year as it didn’t go that great cause most wanted to use tickets. The next meeting will be August 21st at 7:00 P.M.

New Business: Mayor Richmond asked David Brodie to look into the fencing at the park. He suggested a pipe fence. It was agreed to check into pipe fencing.

Citizens Business: None

Department head reports.
Curt Drake- Curt noted the computer at the police station is having major issues. They are having problems scanning, emailing and it needs replaced. Curt noted he got a bid from Michael Keels for a total of $4939.25. That includes a new computer with 4 terabits (so they can run the body cam software), a server, cabling and installation. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to update the computer systems with Keels bid of $4939.25. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Denis Kolb- Denis noted the Solar Eclipse is Monday the 21st of August and to not stare at it directly as it will damage your eyes.

David Brodie- David noted he has made calls and Mellen and Associates is looking
into a 6 inch valve that may replace the one he discussed at the last meeting.

He then noted that 122 Wall St. needs a letter sent to clean up as well as 122 ½ Wall St.
David also noted Empire District called and wants to sponsor a tree giveaway here for the City. The Citizens will have to plant the trees, but there is no charge for the tree.

He then noted he had spoken with Heith Lewis about the Building at the ballpark and they are trying to figure out how to make it burglar proof. It needs to be secure and could cost $2500.00 to $3000.00 to accomplish.

It was then asked if we were going to repair the roof of the gazebo? David noted the Betterment Club is to repair the roof with the wood collected from the community building.

Meghan Sexson- Meghan noted the Board has their report for July. Also the Tax sale is in the paper and will be again next week. The sale is the last Monday in August and no one has paid yet.

Karla McNorton- Karla noted that Dana Cornwell is now learning court. The court is now to have a court clerk and a prosecuting attorney clerk. I am going to be the P.A. Clerk and Dana will be the court clerk. We will both need to be at court every time. Dana will have to do online training with an instructor as there is no more physical court training until March of next year. I will be working with her and if she still needs to go in March, we can send her.

Dana has also completed her Notary testing and her bond information should arrive shortly. The total amount for all her supplies needed for 4 years was $230.00. She will then go to County and be sworn in and can begin doing notaries.

Ald. Kohley asked if the City lost its trash service. He saw on T.V. that Goodman had lost its service. Curt noted it was Southwest Sanitation who serviced the surrounding areas that lost the service. Karla noted the City has Henson Sanitation and we did not lose our service.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $8,450.17 including transfers. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $8,450.17 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 July 18, 2017

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 18, 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, and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb, Roger and Carol Coe, Clyde Black, Jim Morgan, Tabitha Villa, Francisco Villa, Ray Villa, Kevin Keeney 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 July 3, 2017. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes from July 3, 2017. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar and Wilson voted aye, Ald. Kohley abstained.

Old Business: The Mayor acknowledged City Attorney Duane Cooper, to discuss changing Roger and Carol Coe’s property to R-1. Duane explained that if the City changed his property to R-1, there would be a lot of issues with businesses in the area. Also, the Fire Department could challenge that ruling and the judge would more than likely side with the Fire Department. It was also discussed that the Coe property was never zoned R-, there was no zoning prior to when they did the zoning. The Coe house was there and the buildings around him were businesses, so he was grandfathered into the Commercial District. After a brief discussion, it was agreed that Roger and Carol’s property will remain C-1.

New Business: Francisco Villa and Tabitha Villa asked the Board about putting in a double wide at either a property on Terry St. or Garner St. and wanted to have permission prior to purchasing the property. The Double wide is 26.8×76 feet and it would be on a permanent foundation. They also asked about hooking up water and sewer. It was explained they would need to request a variance and the cost is $75.00, that City Supervisor David Brodie would get with them about the water and sewer and to come to the next meeting and the Board will make a decision. The discussion was tabled.

Citizens Business: Kevin Keeney complained that his neighbors still have very high grass and would like something done. Mayor Richmond asked Curt to issue a ticket as this has been going on for quite some time. Clyde Davidson asked that Curt be consistent when issuing tickets as he has had citizens come into court and want to know why they were issued a citation and the neighbor down the street has grass just as high and no citation was written. It was agreed that everyone not complying with the ordinance should be issued a ticket.

Clyde Black commented on the progress of the chicken houses. He also asked about the elementary school and wanted to know what grades would be there. Mayor Richmond noted it could be grades 1-4 or 1-5 and that we would not know for sure until it was built. Mr. Black also asked if there would be a tornado shelter in the school and it was mentioned that schools are required to put them in when being built.

Mr. Black also mentioned when the City replaces the lights at the ballpark, we should consider putting in L.E.D. lights. They are more expensive, but will save in the long run. Mayor Richmond noted that the ballpark lights are on an hour and a half a day for 6 weeks and it’s not really worth it to spend that kind of money. Mayor Richmond also noted that the ball season is over and we have some time to really look into the best option.

Department head reports:
Curt Drake- Curt noted that Officer Haswell (David) has completed his 90 day probation and is doing a fantastic job and would like to move him up to senior officer. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to revisit Joe being moved up after he has been with the City for 6 months. Ald. Wilson made a motion to give Joe David his 90 day probation raise. Ald. Kohley seconded Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Denis Kolb-nothing to report.

David Brodie- David noted that a vale at the treatment plant needs replaced. The
valve is obsolete and will need a new one. He asked to be able to bring in Mellen and Associates to look at it and see what they can do. It was agreed to have Mellen and Associates assist in any way as the valve needs replaced.

Meghan Sexson- Meghan noted the Board has its June report and it was a decent month. Also the 3 year delinquent property taxes will go in the paper next week and be in the paper through the 2nd week of August. The tax sale is the last Monday in August. She also noted 35 personal properties that are delinquent and Duane Cooper will be sending them a letter about it.

Karla McNorton- Karla Noted that Jill Cornett from the Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council (HSTCC) does not think there will be enough survey’s turned in for the July 25, 2017 meeting and wanted to know if we could change the Comprehensive Plan meeting date to August 22, 2017. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to have the next Comprehensive Plan meeting August 22, 2017.

Karla then noted Dana Cornwell’s 90 day probation is up and feels Dana has done a great job, she is catching on quickly and would like the Board to approve her 90 day probation raise Ald. Johnson moved to approve Dana Cornwell’s 90 day probation raise. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson and Kohley voted aye and Ald. Kezar and Wilson abstained.

Karla also noted that she would like to have Dana become a Notary for the City as she cannot due to not living in the county. It would be $30.00 for the 4-year notary bond and $25.00 for the State filing fee to be a Notary. Dana will have to take the training course first. After a brief discussion, it was agreed we need a Notary in the office.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $52,795.76 including transfers. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $52,795.76, including transfers. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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