September 6, 2016

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Alderman held a regular meeting Tuesday night September 6, 2016 at 7:00 P.M.

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Alice Kezar, Calvin Wilson and Roger Coe. Ald. Keith Kohley was not present. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and Asst. City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Dan Shea, Carol Shea, Richard Kautz, Nancy Kautz and Dr. Thompson.

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

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on August 16, 2016. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on August 16, 2016. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.

The Mayor Noted Ald. Kohley was not present.

The Mayor acknowledged that Tammie Davis was not present. Asst. City Clerk McNorton noted

that she was not able to make tonight’s meeting and asked to be on the agenda for September 20, 2016.

The Mayor acknowledged Richard and Nancy Kautz to discuss building a house in the Shea Subdivision. Mr. Kautz gave the Board a copy of the plans and explained where on the lot he

would like to build the house being 24’ X 36’ with a porch on the front and back of the house, a carport and a storage shed. After several points discussed, the discussion was tabled until the next meeting September 20, 2016.

The Board discussed Bill NO. 2016-472, Ord NO. 2016-482, to change the Form of Application Fee for the Building Form Application. The Mayor read by title only Bill NO. 2016-472, Ord NO. 2016-482. Ald. Wilson made a motion to approve the first reading of Bill NO. 2016-472, Ord NO. 2016-482, to change the Form of Application Fee.  Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.

The Board discussed Bill NO. 2016-473, ORD NO. 2016-483 to change the Building Inspector Fees.

The Mayor read by title only of Bill NO. 2016-473, Ord NO. 2016-483. Ald. Wilson made a motion to approve the first reading of Bill NO. 2016-472, Ord NO. 2016-482, to change the Building  Inspector Fee. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.

Citizens Business: Dr. Thompson brought in a quilt she had made and has been selling raffle tickets,to help raise money for a vest for Senior Officer John Wynn. She asked about turning the raffle tickets and the money already raised over to the City.The Mayor noted it needs to be taken over by a citizen and Chief Drake will get with her in the next few days with who will be taking over the raffle.

Discuss old business:

Ald. Wilson brought up getting the lights replaced in the City Hall building. The Board discussed having Mr. Brodie get some bids to have the lights replaced in the building.  

Discuss new Business:

David Brodie brought up that Lester Ward at 105 E. Garner wanting to place storage pod on his property, in the 3-4 acre field and to put a storage building on the side of his house. The Board discussed that the house is far back from the road and behind another house and the storage pod and storage building would barely or may not even be seen from the road. Ald. Wilson made a motion to allow Mr. Ward to put the POD and storage shed on his property. Ald., Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.

Department head reports:

         Curt Drake- Curt noted he gave the Board his monthly report. Ald. Kezar asked Chief Drake if he still had any paint left that was donated. Office Drake stated he no longer has any brown or white and there is 25 gallons of the red and blue left.

            Denis Kolb-Nothing to report.

            David Brodie- David informed the Board he will now have to file daily reports electronically and he will need to go to a class for training. He has already reserved a spot in the class for November 8^th and will have to spend the night in Jefferson City to be at the class the next morning.

Ald. Kezar then asked when would the fence be going up around the water tower? Brodie stated it should be started this week.

            Meghan Sexson- Noted she gave the Board her monthly report. She also noted that one property had sold at county and was purchased by Anglin.

            Karla McNorton – Noted that there have been several meetings for the City Celebration, which is called the Ozark Orchard Festival. Mayor Richmond then explained several ideas that were discussed, like a bouncy house, bouncy house slide and a dunk tank. The Mayor then asked if the Board would think about contributing to the fund? The Mayor noted he felt around $2000.00 would be good to help get things that we had discussed and possibly any other items that we may need. Ald. Wilson made a motion to supply $2000.00 to the Ozark Orchard Festival fund Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.

She then noted a copy of the new City of Goodman Building Permit that was put in the Boards packet and that is what it the form will look like after the Ordinances are passed for the Building Inspector Fee

She also noted the 7 month budget comparison was in the Boards packet.

She also noted that City Clerk Paula Brodie and her talked about the O&M reserves and felt it would be better to take the treatment plant roof replacement and the aerator out of the reserves instead of the pump the Board approved at the last meeting totaling $5500.00. She explained the pump is something budgeted every year and the roof and the aerator were not budgeted. The reserves would have $19, 638.50 taken out for the roof and aerator and that will leave $41,021.49 in the reserves.

The Board discussed the bills from September 6, 2016 in the amount of $49,108.56 including     

transfers. Ald. Wilson made a motion to approve the bills in the amount of $49,108.56 including transfers.   Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.

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

August 2, 2016

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Alderman held a regular meeting Tuesday night August 2, 2016 at 7:00 P.M.

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Alice Kezar, Calvin Wilson, Roger Coe and Keith Kohley. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Chief of Police Curt Drake and Asst. City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb, Carol Coe, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Boblett, Michael Richmond and J.R. Fisher.

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

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on July 19, 2016. Ald. Wilson noted that the minutes reflected at the top he was present then the Mayor noted below he was not present, and then all votes do not show Ald. Wilson was not present.  Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the meeting on July 19, 2016 with the amendments stated by Ald. Wilson. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley and Kezar voted aye, with Ald. Wilson abstaining.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Mr. Boblett to discuss a rezoning change from R-1 to R-2 at 131 N. School Street. Mr. Boblett stated he would like to put in three small duplexes 24’ wide and 60’ long on the property. After several points discussed, the Board agreed to have a public hearing October 4, 2016 for public comment on rezoning the area from single-family to two-family and noted that the $50.00 would have to be paid by Mr. Boblett, to cover the ad to be put in the paper 15 days prior to the public hearing.

The Board discussed the Mayor signing the new Ncourt Service Fee Agreement that changes the utilities service fee to a flat rate of $3.95. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the Mayor signing the Ncourt agreement. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor stated the City received a letter from Mr. Fisher’s attorney (Jordan Paul) and the response letter from the City’s attorney (Duane Cooper).  Mr. Fisher stated he had not received the letter the City’s attorney had sent to his attorney yet. The Mayor read the letter from Duane Cooper about Mr. Fisher’s desire to build a fence along the boundary of his property, and how it will be partially in the ally dedicated to the City and will interfere with utilities. Mr. Fisher stated he has two surveys and it shows where he wants to build the fence is on his property. The Mayor stated that since the lawyers are involved, the lawyers will deal with the issue, but he feels the City may have to spend the taxpayer’s money to get the alley surveyed.

The Board discussed the Hazardous Mitigation action lists. Asst. City Clerk McNorton explained the Board needed to go over each action being added and rate it, to be turned in to complete the City’s part.  For the Water Tower Safety action, the Board agreed on 34 as the Staplee Score. For the North and South Tornado Siren action, the Board agreed on 35 as the Staplee Score and for the Community Shelter, the Board agreed on 30 as the Staplee Score. 

 Citizen business- None

Old business:

Asst. City Clerk McNorton brought up the building inspector fees and that partial fees need to be added to the building ordinance as there are times when only one inspection needs to be done and our ordinance only covers inspections for new construction. The Board discussed adding partial inspections to the code and agreed to have the City’s attorney look over the suggested change made and to discuss and possibly approve an ordinance at the next meeting.

Michael Richmond brought up making sure the track is clean for the x-mas train and about putting a flier in the student’s backpacks about the train. The Mayor stated when we are positive the train is stopping we will talk with the school about getting a flier to the students. The Mayor also brought up the need of getting lumber to build a ramp. The Mayor also noted we need to get with the school about parking.

Ald. Kohley mentioned the condemnation of 108 W. Williams. Asst. City Clerk McNorton gave the Board a letter for approval to be sent to the property owner. Ald. Wilson made a motion to approve and send the letter to the property owner. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor brought up that City Clerk Paula Brodie would like to postpone her retirement for a few months due to personal reasons. The Board discussed the applicants already received for the Water Billing Clerk position. The Mayor stated he will contact the applicants about the temporary delay in hiring a new Water Clerk.                 

 New business:

Ald. Kohley brought up the Annual BBQ for the employees and after a brief discussion, a date and time were set for September 25th at 2:00 P.M. and Kohley would like to discuss the menu at the first council meeting in September.

Department head reports:

                        Curt Drake- Drake noted the internet has been down at the police station for about a week and Keels consulting has not been able to come and fix the problem yet. Drake is hoping to have Keels here and it fixed by the end of the week.

                        Denis Kolb- Noted he is also concerned the internet is not working. Ald. Kohley also noted the Norton anti-virus has expired for the Emergency Management. The City Clerk’s office will contact Keels about getting the anti-virus put back on for the Emergency Management department.

                        David Brodie- 10 horsepower submersible sewage pump at southwest lift station went down and it’s not able to be rebuilt. He stated he is getting prices now, but not going to be cheap. Brodie also noted he is still working on re-plumbing the treatment plant, as there was a leak. Brodie also noted Dalton Epperson’s last day was Thursday July 28, 2016.

                        Meghan Sexson- Meghan gave the board her July report and noted the Tax Sale has been in the paper for three weeks. The Tax Sale is August 22^nd at 10:00 A.M. and Mr. Cooper will be unable to attend. Meghan noted she expects most will pay their taxes before the sale and she will have all the paperwork needed if one does sell. Jennifer Webb at county has been very helpful.

                        Karla McNorton – Noted the Missouri Moves Project needed a preliminary engineering report to proceed and the representative at HSTCC was not aware of this when we put in for the match so the City is not eligible for the grant.                                          

The board discussed the bills from August 2, 2016 in the amount of $ 30, 270.92

 including transfers. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $ 30, 270.92, including transfers. Ald.  Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

PUBLIC HEARING

Tuesday August 2, 2016 at 6:50 PM at the

Goodman City Hall to set the 2016 Tax Levy at $0.6599

August 2, 2016

Tax Levy Public Hearing

The Board of Aldermen held a public hearing on Tuesday night August 2, 2016 at 6:50PM. Those present included Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar and Roger Coe. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and Asst. City Clerk Karla McNorton. Guests included Lois Kolb, Carol Coe, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Boblett and J.R. Fisher.

Mayor Pro-tem Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:50 PM and noted Mayor Richmond was not present.

Mayor Pro-tem Wilson noted that the meeting is being held to hear public input regarding the setting of the 2016 tax levy at $0.6599 per $100.00 evaluation on Real and Personal Property.

The Mayor Pro-tem asked for any Citizens comments. There were none.

The Mayor Pro-tem noted that the Ordinance had to be set by September 1^st, so the Board would be voting on it two times in this meeting.

The Mayor Pro-tem read by title only the first reading of Bill # 2016-471 for Ordinance #2016-481 setting the 2016 tax levy at $0.6599. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the first reading of Bill #2016-471 for Ordinance #2016-481 setting the 2016 tax levy at $0.6599 per every $100.00 evaluation on Real and Personnel Property. Ald. Coe second. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Wilson and Coe voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor Pro-tem read by title only the second reading of Bill # 2016-471 for Ordinance #2016-481 setting the 2016 tax levy at $0.6599. Ald. Coe moved to approve the second reading of Bill #2016-471 for Ordinance #2016-481 setting the 2016 tax levy at $0.6599 per every $100.00 evaluation on Real and Personnel Property. Ald. Kohley second. Ald. Kohley, Coe and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn the Public Hearing at 6:55 PM. Ald. Coe second.  Ald. Coe, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.