The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night January 5, 2016 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Kohley, Kezar and Roger Coe. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Officer John Wynn and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Also present were Lois Kolb and Rita Greene from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on December 15, 20115.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the meetings on December 15, 2015. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor noted that the Board had agreed that there was a need to place a ½ of 1% sales tax on the April 2016 ballot. The Mayor read the second reading of Bill # 2015-464 for Ordinance # 2015-4745 by title only. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the second reading of Bill # 2015-464 for Ordinance #2015-474 placing a ½ of 1% sales tax for transportation purposes on the April 2016 ballot. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor read the second reading of Bill # 2015-465 for Ordinance# 2015-475 increasing the minimum water rate by $1.00 by title only.  Ald. Kohley moved to approve the second reading of Bill # 2015-465 for Ordinance #2015-475 increasing the minimum water rate by $1.00.  Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Kohley, Coe, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor read the second reading of Bill # 2015-466 for Ordinance# 2015-476 increasing the minimum sewer water rate by $1.00 by title only.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the second reading of Bill # 2015-466 for Ordinance #2015-476 increasing the minimum sewer rate by $1.00.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Coe and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor read the second reading of Bill # 2015-467 for Ordinance# 2015-477 increasing the minimum commercial water rate by $1.00 by title only.  Ald. Coe moved to approve the second reading of Bill # 2015-467 for Ordinance #2015-477 increasing the Commercial water rate by $1.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed renewing the membership with the Missouri Municipal League. Ald. Kezar moved to approve renewing the membership with Missouri Municipal League.  Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed whether or not to place the 2000 Crown Vic out for bid. Ald. Wilson moved to approve placing the 2000 Crown Vic out for bid.  Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Wilson, Coe, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays. Print one time and open bids on 02/16/16.

The Board discussed the following old business:  selling the Kubota, they agreed to place it out for bid in the spring. Ald. Wilson asked about the block building at the Ball Park. David stated that the Board had voted to have him tear it down, however he hasn’t had time yet. The Board and David stated that they haven’t heard from Mr. Terrill about his moving the trailer on Garner St. The Mayor asked if Board wants to keep the Expedition. John Wynn stated that he had checked on parts a few months back and a rough estimate was $250.00 for parts. It was noted that the Battery needed to be checked. After charging the battery it won’t hold. David is going to look into it.

Ald. Wilson said the carport that was put up at the park on Barlow looks good.     

The Board had no new business to discuss.                                       

Department head reports:

John Wynn reported for the Police Department. He noted that the treatment plant had been broken into. He has been working on getting prints off of scale. He also stated that Michelle Wilson had turned in her resume. John stated that he would recommend her highly to the Board. It was noted that she had been a Goodman Elementary school teacher for 10 years and is a certified police officer. Ald. Wilson moved to approve hiring Michelle Wilson as a reserve Police Officer. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Denis Kolb- had nothing to report.

David Brodie-The Board discussed repairing the roof at the Treatment Plant. David noted that he had contacted three contractors in regards to putting in bids and only two have responded saying they will come down and look at the job. David discussed the items that had been stolen from the treatment plant. He noted that a set of scales that they took where over $2,000.00 to replace. He stated that they had found the scales however they are very sensitive, and the thieves had left it out in the elements, covering it with leaves. He noted that he was not sure if it will work or not until he gets it back from John, who is getting finger prints off of it. David also stated that there were other items taken like glass wear, chemicals, various treatment plant supplies’, his glasses and timer. It was noted that the city has a $2500.00 deductible. David is getting prices together to see whether or not it should be turned into the City’s Insurance Company.

Paula Brodie –asked if the emergency management department had received any reports of flooding within the City of Goodman. Dennis and Keith stated that they had not received any reports of flood damage.

Meghan Sexson-reported that there had been many tax payments received during December.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $27,358.32.  Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Coe and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

 

The Board of Aldermen did not hold a meeting today January 19th, 2016 due to inclement (ice) weather. The meeting was cancelled.

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night December 15, 2015 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Kohley and Roger Coe. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Also present were Lois Kolb and Rita Greene from the McDonald County Press. The Mayor noted that Ald. Kezar had called and was running late.

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

The Board discussed the minutes for the special budget meeting on November 30, 2015. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the special budget meeting on November 30, 2015. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Coe and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on December 1, 20115.  Ald. Kohley stated that on the third paragraph on page two he was quoted as saying that whoever files for candidacy must not be delinquent in any taxes. He said he asked that in the form of a question. The Clerk stated she could change the wording to read Ald. Kohley asked if whoever files for candidacy must not be delinquent in any taxes. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes with the so stated correction. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson and Coe voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor acknowledged Bud Terrell regarding his double wide on E. Garner. Mr. Terrell stated that he was perplexed with his renter in the first trailer. He said he had told him that he had to get all of the stuff picked up and stored. He said that his renter had rented a storage building from him to put his stuff in. He also noted that he had poured a concrete pad for his renter to put a building on; however it had not been done yet.

The Mayor stated that the neighbors had complained to him about his renter and all of the stuff that is piled on the slab that he poured to build a building. Mr. Terrell guaranteed the Board that his renter is supposed to get it cleaned up in the next few weeks. He said they will either get the building built or he will make sure that all of the stuff is hauled off.

Mr. Terrell then addressed the problem with his second trailer. He said that they had installed the first half and was setting the second half when they realized that the slab was poured crooked. He stated that David had come by and told them that they would have to straighten up the trailer, but since they were already setting it up they went ahead and installed it crooked.

The Mayor stated that the crooked trailer did bother him because he liked things straight. He noted that one end is 56’ from the street and the other end is 63’ feet from the street.

Mr. Terrell said that they could probably shift it if the Board wanted him to. He didn’t know what it would cost but that he would call Eddie Stout to see what it would cost to shift the house. Ald. Wilson said if he could get it moved about 4’, which would make it look better and it would be set on the existing pad.  Mr. Terrell stated that he would be willing to do it if Eddie Stout said he could swing it at least 4’. The Board agreed that he only had to move it 4’. He said if would not cost a great deal he would go ahead and have it moved. The Board agreed that if Mr. Terrell gets the house moved the 4’ the house can be able to connect to the City water/sewer service.

The Board discussed the 2016 Budget. The Mayor read Bill # 2015-463 for Ordinance # 2015-473 for the first reading. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill# 2015-463 for Ordinance# 2015-473 setting the 2016 City Budget.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Coe and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

It was noted by the Mayor that the ordinance must be voted on twice as it has to be in place before January 1, 1016.

The Mayor read Bill# 2015-463 for Ordinance# 2015-473 by title only for the second reading setting the 2016 City Budget.  Ald. Kohley moved to approve the second reading of Bill# 2015-463 for Ordinance # 2015-473. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Wilson, Coe and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor read the first reading of Bill # 2015-464 for Ordinance # 2015-474. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the first reading of Bill # 2015-464 for Ordinance #2015-474 placing a ½ of 1% sales tax for transportation purposes on the April 2016 ballot. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson and Coe voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor read by title only the first reading of Bill # 2015-465 for Ordinance# 2015-475 increasing the minimum water rate by $1.00.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill # 2015-465 for Ordinance #2015-475 increasing the minimum water rate by $1.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kohley and Coe voted aye with 0 nays. The Mayor noted that the second reading will take place during the Board meeting on January 5, 2015. The Clerk noted that the increase will be added to the February water billing.

The Mayor read by title only the first reading of Bill # 2015-466 for Ordinance# 2015-476 increasing the minimum sewer water rate by $1.00.  Ald. Kohley moved to approve the first reading of Bill # 2015-466 for Ordinance #2015-476 increasing the minimum sewer rate by $1.00. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Kohley. Wilson and Coe voted aye with 0 nays. The Mayor noted that the second reading will take place during the Board meeting on January 5, 2015. The Clerk noted that the increase will be added to the February water billing.

The Mayor read by title only the first reading of Bill # 2015-467 for Ordinance# 2015-477 increasing the minimum commercial water rate by $1.00.  Ald. Kohley moved to approve the first reading of Bill # 2015-467 for Ordinance #2015-477 increasing the Commercial water rate by $1.00. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson and Coe voted aye with 0 nays. The Mayor noted that the second reading will take place during the Board meeting on January 5, 2015. The Clerk noted that the increase will be added to the February water billing.

Ald. Kezar joined the meeting at 7:25PM.

The Board discussed renewing the contract with Nick Myers CPA for the 2015 Audit. Mr. Myers has been the city auditor for over 20 years and is very through. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the contract with Nick Myers, CPA to prepare the 2015 City Audit. It was noted that the contract was increased by $530.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson, Coe and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed having General Code update the City Code with the 2015 legislative changes for   $795.00. Used to be Sullivan publications Ald. Wilson moved to approve the having General Code update the City’s Code book at the cost of $795.00. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Coe, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed a list of final water/sewer bills from 2007-2011 in the amount of $4,569.11 that needs to be abated because they are not collectible. Ald. Wilson moved to approve abating the bills in the amount of $4,569.11.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Wilson and Coe voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following old business: Noted the carport was supposed to be here today. David is to contact them in the morning to find out where it is at.

The Board discussed the following new business:  Note that Crystal Vaughan wanted to know if the Board would be willing to average her water/sewer bill because she had a leak. David stated that the toilet was leaking, he had talked with them about it and they had repaired the leak. Ald. Wilson moved to approve averaging her water bill/sewer bill from $101.38 to $73.39. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Meghan Sexson stated that she had a request for her mother in law. She wanted to know if there was anything that could be done about Adam Harpers two dogs. One of his dogs is tied to a trailer and can’t get off it to get on the ground. The other dog is a big dog in a little pen. Ald. Wilson stated that the place was really getting junky and needs to be cleaned up. John Wynn stated that Jeff “  “  who worked for the humane society in this area could be asked to come look into the situation. The Mayor suggested our officer just go buy and visit with Adam Harper about the concerns of the neighbors and see if he will take care of it before reporting him.

John Wynn told the Board that Michelle Wilson would like to be a reserve officer for the City. She has worked for the school as a teacher and she is a certified police officer. The Board agreed that she needs to turn in her application, and then the Board will look over it and decide at the next board meeting. Ald. Coe asked for her to come to the next board meeting. He said he would tell her. The Board agreed to table until January 5, 2016.

Ald. Kohley asked if there was some training regarding the situations happening in the State of Missouri regarding numerous cell phones being purchased at Walmart’s and pipe bombs found in the Mark Twain National forest.                                    

Department head reports:

Curt Drake- was not present. John Wynn asked if the Board would allow putting on reserves to help cover while Curt is off work due to a knee injury. The Board discussed allowing the reserves to put in some time at $10.00 an hour. The Board agreed for Officer Wynn and Chief Drake to ask the reserves to work some hours. Curt will be off of at least two to three weeks.

Denis Kolb- said he gave the Mayor information about the electrical grids.

Meghan Sexson- didn’t have anything to report but reminded people to get their real and personnel property taxes paid.

David Brodie-noted that the Treatment Plant roof is leaking worse than he originally thought junk. He said it has to be replaced. The Board discussed whether or not to put on a metal roof or replace the rubber membrane with a new rubber membrane roof.  The Mayor said that in the past they had talked about a different type of roof.  David said that if they don’t go back to the original roof they would have to have an engineer draw up specifications for people to bid on. The Mayor noted that the roof had lasted 25 years so he didn’t see anything wrong with going back to a rubber membrane roof, to keep the replacement costs down.

Paula Brodie –noted that she had placed a MOPERM newsletter, MODOT newsletter and a survey on salaries completed by the Mayor of Southwest City in the Boards packets. She also noted that the City Hall will be closed ½ day of Christmas Eve, Christmas day and New Year’s Day. Reminded the Board that candidate filing is from 12/15/15- 01/19/16.

David- noted that he had received the draft sewer permit from the Department of Natural Resources. He said he was able to voice his opinion to them of changes they wanted him to implement but he doubted it would not change the requirements.

The Clerk noted that Michael Keels said that the Police Department computers needed to be upgraded to Windows 7. He said he would update them for $150.00 for the software and a couple of hours of his time. The Board agreed to have him update their computers.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $53,784.25.  Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $53,784.25.  Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Kezar, Coe, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

Mayor handed out Christmas cards from the Board to the employees and thanked them for their hard work and dedication to the community.

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

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night December 1, 2015 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Kohley, Kezar and Roger Coe. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Police Chief Curt Drake and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Also present were Lois Kolb and Rita Greene from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the minutes for the special budget meeting on November 16, 2015. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the minutes from the special budget meeting on November 16, 2015. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on November 17, 20115.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the meetings on November 3, 2015. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Coe, Kezar, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the annual donation to the Goodman Betterment Club for candy for the Christmas Parade that is going to be held on December 12, 2015 at 1:00PM. Ald. Wilson moved to approve donating $200.00 for candy for the Christmas parade. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following old business:  The clerk noted that she had given the board an updated copy of the 2016 budget for them to look over. She stated she would have it ready to vote on at the next Board meeting.

David reported that the carport is scheduled but held because the crew that puts them together was held up do to snow in Nebraska.

Ald. Kohley asked if there was anything to report on the Kramburg property. The Clerk noted that Mr. Kramburg was in court because he had received a ticket for weeds and high grass and for failure to comply with a request made by the board to remove an unsafe structure. Mr. Kramburg pled guilty to the high weeds and high grass but pled not guilty to the removal of the unsafe structure. His court date is January 5, 2016.

The Mayor asked if Curt had gotten the Crown Vic ready to sell. He said he had. The Board agreed to discuss putting an advertisement in the paper at the Board meeting on January 5, 2016.           

The Board discussed the following new business:  The Mayor noted that the Board had discussed placing a ½ of 1 percent sales tax for transportation purposes on the April, 2016 Ballot. He noted that the Board had agreed that to do any major repairs or overlays to the streets the citizens should be asked to approve the sales tax for transportation purposes. The estimated amount that would be brought into the City budget was about $35,000.00. The clerk noted that RSMo.  94.705 allows City’s to place on the ballot a sale tax proposal for transportation purposes (defined in RSMo. 94.700 (9), which includes, construction, reconstruction, repair and maintenance of streets, roads, sidewalks, trails and community-owned parking lots, and bridges within a municipality. The Board agreed to a first reading of the transportation sales tax at the next Board meeting.

Ald. Wilson moved to allow the City Clerk to put in the McDonald County Press a notice of Candidate filing dates from December 15, 2015 through January 19, 2016 at 5:00PM. The positions to be filled will be the Municipal Judge for a two year term, a Southward Alderperson and a Northward Alderperson for two year terms and a tax collector for a 1 year. Ald. Coe, Kohley, Kezar and Ald. Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley noted that whoever files for candidacy must not be delinquent in any taxes. The Clerk noted that whoever files for the positions must fill out an affirmation of tax payments.

Ald. Kezar discussed people in the city that put their trash out prior to Monday night. She stated a lot of them place their garbage in bags not cans and then dogs or animals tear up the bags. She asked if the code requires people to place their trash in cans and to put it out the Monday night before trash pickup on Tuesday. The Clerk reported that City Code does require people to place their trash in cans with tight lids; however it is not enforced on a regular basis. The Board discussed whether or not to send out a letter to remind people to not put the trash out prior to Monday night and to place it in regular garbage cans with lids. Curt stated that he has looked at door hangers that you could put on peoples doors that you could place information on of City code violations. The Board agreed to table for further discussion.

Ald. Kohley asked about giving the employees a small Christmas gift. He said the employees have worked hard and should be shown they are appreciated even in a small way. The Clerk noted that in the past the Board had given gift cards, Sam’s club memberships, turkeys, hams or cash. Ald. Wilson moved to approve giving all City employees and Board members $50.00 this year. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Coe and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Clerk stated that Michael Barnett from the Word Spirit Revival Tabernacle had asked if his church could use the gazebo on Main street to hand out hot chocolate, cookies and provide live Christmas music before and after the parade. The Board agreed to allow them to use the gazebo.

The following reports were made by the department heads:

Curt Drake- reported that the Charger is completed except for the lights, which have been order and will be installed as soon as they get them. The Crown Vic is emptied out and ready to be sold. Curt noted that he had paid Aaron Hutchinson $60.00 out of petty cash for providing the garage and equipment to install the radios and sirens. He asked the Board if he could go ahead and get prices for door hangers. Ald. Wilson suggested he get prices from Competitors Warehouse too.

Ald. Kohley asked where the Dodge Charger patrol car is being kept. Curt stated that it had been at Calvin’s, but a cat keeps getting on it. Calvin said that at his house it can be kept in the garage. Curt said that Aaron Hutchinson has security cameras, but Calvin’s does provide protection from the wind.

Mayor Richmond suggested looking into fencing around the water tower and well house because DNR recommends a security fence around the well house and tower. He said if the Board had the well fenced in by the City Hall the cars could be kept  in the fenced in area.                                 

   Denis Kolb- had nothing to report.

   David Brodie- noted that the roof is leaking at the treatment plant. The roof is a rubber roof that has been there since 1990. He sated it leaks around the vent pipe. He said that   they are going to use roofing tar and try to fix it themselves. He also stated that the tires on the Ford City truck do not have much tread left on them. He said he had talked with Jerrod at Goodman Tire and Auto about a price for new ones. He said Jarrod can get him Yokohama 10 ply tires at $162.00 a piece for a total of $648.00.need to be replaced.  Ald. Wilson moved to allow David to order the all-terrain Yokohama, 10 ply Tires for          $648.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Wilson and Coe voted aye with 0 nays.

   Paula Brodie – noted that while David was repairing the toilet in the employee’s bathroom she had suggested installing a taller toilet, which David did.

Ald. Kohley asked about a copy of a letter from Bob Anglin, Manager of S. Anglin & Associates #12, LLC. The Clerk noted that Mr. Anglin does not consider himself a landlord so he does not feel that he is responsible to pay past due water bills for people    renting his properties. She said that City Attorney Duane Cooper did not agree. She said that the water clerk had send Mr. Anglin a copy of a renters past due bill and he refused to pay it because he sells the properties and does not rent them. She said she had responded to his letter, of which the Board had a copy and she sent a letter to Duane Cooper asking his advice on how to handle the situation. She noted that the Board had a copy of that letter also.

                           -noted that Karla was getting a spreadsheet ready with old final bills that could not be collected on. She said the Board would have to vote to abate the bills. At that time the Board may want to discuss looking into raising the meter deposits to cover outstanding water bills. She noted that they stayed on top of shutting people off but by   the time the service is discontinued because of a current past due water bill, a new bill is about ready to be generated, therefore the final bills usually cover two months usage.

Megan Sexson-not present, but report in packets to the Board.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $32,242.62.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $32,242.62.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Wilson and Coe voted aye with 0 nays.

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

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night November 3, 2015 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Kohley and Roger Coe. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Police Chief Curt Drake and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Also present were Lois Kolb and Rita Greene from the McDonald County Press. Ald. Kezar was not present.

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

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on October 20, 2015.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the meetings on October 20, 2015. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kohley and Coe voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following old business:  

1.   Clerk and Mayor reported that the trick or treat for Halloween was a success.

              2.   David reported that the carport should be set up in the next few weeks.  

The Board discussed the following new business:  

The Board agreed to set the first budget workshop on November 16^th at 6:00PM.

Ald. Kohley moved to approve buying the cake for the Schools Veteran’s program. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson and Coe voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley stated that Osage Door Company on the corner of C and 59 Hwy need to clean up, mow and cut out trees. Ald. Wilson said there were several properties around town that needed cleaned up. David reported that he had a conversation with a neighbor of the Kramburg property that was very upset about the property and the condition of it. He stated that Mr. Kramburg has not taken down the carport yet and still needed to clean up the yards. It was noted that Mr. Kramburg was sent a letter on October 8^th telling him what the Board expected him to do. Ald. Wilson stated that the Board had been dealing with the Kramburg property for 2 years now and that it was time for Mr. Kramburg to be given a ticket.  Curt is to issue a ticket for noncompliance to Mr. Lester Kramburg per the Boards instruction.

The department heads gave the following reports:

Curt Drake- reported that Bill Cagle was officially not with the department as of November 1, 2015.  He gave the Board an application to look for a reserve officer’s position from Jeremy Walker. Curt asked if the Board would be willing to hire him as a reserve officer.

Ald. Kohley moved to approve Jeremy Walker as a reserve officer. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Wilson, Coe and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley stated that he was told that Mrs. Landess had moved out of her house and left a dog in the house in his neighborhood. The Board also noted that her house has had a tarp on the roof for several years. The clerk noted that the water has been shut off to the house. The Mayor asked Curt to look into the situation.

Denis Kolb- had nothing to report. 

David Brodie-the wall heater went out in the well house on School Street. He has ordered a replacement heater.

Paula Brodie -noted that the City Hall will be closed Veteran’s Day.

Meghan Sexson reported that she is putting the tax statements together and has added the new amount that will be due for this year’s tax on the Boards monthly reports..

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $15,445.60.  Ald. Kohley moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $15,445.60.  Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Wilson, Coe and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

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

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night November 17, 2015 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Kohley, Kezar and Roger Coe. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Police Chief Curt Drake, Officer John Wynn and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Also present were Lois Kolb and Rita Greene from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on November 3, 20115.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the meetings on November 3, 2015. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Coe and Wilson voted aye with Alice Kezar abstaining because she was not present at the meeting at the November 3, 2015.

The Board discussed renewing the membership agreement for Mo. Rural Services Workers Compensation Ins.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve renewing the membership agreement with Mo. Rural Services Worker Compensation Ins. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following old business:           

The Board discussed the following new business:  The Mayor presented a letter that the Clerk had written to the Hunte Corporation at the request of Denis Kolb, Emergency Management Director. The letter was a thank you to the Hunte Corporation from the City for allowing the City to use the Hunte Corporation as a staging area during emergencies.

The Board discussed what to do with the Police Department’s Crown Vic since the purchase of a replacement vehicle. Curt is to remove the equipment out of the Crown Vic and get it prepared to sell. The Mayor noted that the Board had discussed the Kubota tractor that was used to mow the ball park during the budget meeting held on November 16^th.  He noted that they had agreed to sell it. David stated that there is a woods mower, a bucket and a tiller that are attachments to the tractor. The Board agreed to put out the Kubota out for bid at the same time as the Crown Vic.

The Department heads gave the following reports:

Curt Drake- showed the Board examples of decals he would like for the new Dodge Charger. The bid was from Hutches, owned by Arron Hutchinson a business in Goodman. The amount is $510.00, which includes installation. He also reported that he had issued citations for people to mow and clean up their yards and noted that the Department did not receive all of the funds from the application for a Law Enforcement Grant. They only received the amount for the universal gun racks.  Curt stated that the City will have to purchase the lights and sirens since the department did not receive the grant. The Board discussed with Curt what kind of lights he wanted, how much they were and who would install them. Curt noted that he had been in contact with Fletcher Dodge regarding a lighting module that was not installed in the car. It was noted by Ald. Wilson that the car was supposed to be set up as a Police package and should include the module to make the lights work. Curt stated the type of lights they were looking at were the same as the highway patrol uses and runs would run through the car lighting system itself.  He stated that the lights would cost $189.00 per window. He is waiting to hear back from Fletcher who is trying to find out if the module should have been included with the Police package. Curt noted that anyone could install the lights.  The Board asked Curt to contact the State in regards to what should be included on a Dodge Charger police package under the State Contract. The Mayor stated that he would have liked to see the car completely ready for service before they started driving it. He said he was concerned with them stopping cars without the vehicle being marked and having lights, sirens and radar equipment. Curt said that it was no problem to go back to using the Expedition until the Charger is ready.  

Ald. Wilson moved to approve purchasing the decals and have Arron Hutchinson install them for $510.00.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Coe, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board agreed to have Curt set the cars lights up like the Highway Patrol cars. Ald. Wilson moved to approve purchasing the inside lights at $600.00, whether the module is needed or not. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Coe and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board agreed that the siren and control box should be taken out of the Crown Vic and used in the Dodge Charger.

Denis Kolb- had nothing to report. The Mayor thanked him for being on duty during the storms the previous evening.

David Brodie- had nothing.

Paula Brodie – gave the Board information from the Missouri Municipal League regarding sales tax information on the purchase of vehicles purchased out of state. For the City to receive the sales tax on those vehicles, the Board has to place the proposition on the ballot before January of 2017.

                     – gave the Board a copy of an ordinance placing a l/2 cent sales tax for transportation, which would help pay for road repair, resurfacing and maintenance on the ballot for April 2016. She noted that the Board had discussed the ½ cent sales tax during their budget discussions the night before so she had printed out an ordinance for them to consider.

Meghan Sexson- stated that the taxes are coming in regularly now and that she had to contact Dawn Bunch about a question and she wanted the Board to know how helpful Dawn had been through the whole process of her taking the tax collectors position.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $50,961.39.  Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $50,961.39.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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