Agenda-June 2, 2015

AGENDA

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday June 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the

Goodman City Hall

1.    Call the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

2.    Discuss and approve the minutes from the regular meeting on May 19, 2015.

3.    Acknowledge Fred Sexson to discuss averaging his Junes Water Bill.

4.    Acknowledge Leslie Franks regarding the Don Kramburg Properties.

5.    Acknowledge Jerry Reardon to discuss water bill at the car lot.

6.    Discuss filling the Tax Collectors position.

7.    Discuss and vote on renewing the sanitation collection contract with Henson Trash Service.

8.    Discuss any old business:

              1. Facebook page is up and running. Address is Facebook.com/goodmanmo.

9.     Discuss any new business:

10.   Department head reports:

Curt Drake-

Denis Kolb- . 

David Brodie- CCR Report, copy in Boards packets.

Paula Brodie – Note gave Board information from last City Clerk’s meeting, the Missouri Legislative wrap-up, Newsletter from MOPERM.

11.   Discuss and vote on the bills including transfers in the amount of $17104.34.

12.   Adjourn the meeting. 

Minutes-May 19, 2015

May 19, 2015

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night May 19, 2015 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Roger Coe. Also present were Chief of Police Curt Drake, Officer Adam Miller, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Also present were Lois Kolb and Rita Greene from the McDonald County Press. Calvin Wilson was not present due to illness.

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

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on May 05, 2015.  Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the meetings on May 05, 2015. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar and Coe voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor noted that Ms. Leslie Franks was not present to discuss the Don Kramburg Properties. The Clerk noted that Ms. Franks letter came back not forward able. Ald. Kohley stated that one of her neighbors Mike Davis had been helping her family work on the lot. Chief Drake was asked to go by and talk with Mr. Davis about if he knew how to get in touch with her.

The Board discussed filling the Tax Collectors position. The Clerk noted that the City had not received any letters of interests from anyone. The Clerk noted that she had put in the Boards packets copies of the letter from the Mayor to McDonald County Collector Jennifer Weber regarding the Cities request for her to continue collecting the City’s 3 year delinquent real property taxes, including the sale of the properties in August. The Board agreed to table further discussion regarding the hiring of a tax collector. They agreed to extend the time for people to turn a letter of interest in until then.

The Board discussed the following old business:

  1. The Board discussed whether or not the Board wants to start a City of Goodman Facebook page. Ald. Kohley and Ald. Coe both stated that they would like to see the City start a Facebook page so that information can be given to the Citizens every day. The Mayor stated that Facebook and Twitter are what everyone is into now. The Clerk asked that the Board make Karla McNorton the administrator of the Facebook page and that she with the Mayors approval would be the only one from the City Board that would place entries on the Facebook page for the City Ald. Kohley moved to make Karla McNorton the administrator for the City’s Facebook page. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Ald. Kohley and Ald. Kezar voted aye with 0 nays. The Board agreed that they would look into adding new policies to the City’s Employees handbook regarding Social Media, Computers, etc. The Mayor stated it would be good to address the complete handbook and make all the changes at one time. The Board agreed and decided to work on the procedures during the summer months.

    The Board discussed the following new business:

    Ald. Kohley stated the street light in front of the Police Station needs to be replaced or repaired by Empire. Chief Drake is to get the pole number and then the City Hall will report it to Empire. Ald. Kohley asked if the thermostat that is in the Police station could be moved into the Emergency Management Department as they cannot control it when they are in the building working a weather event. The Board agreed that it would probably not be difficult and Chief Drake stated he would contact someone to look at it. Ald. Kohley also stated that the brush on the corner of Mike Davis’s property was causing a traffic hazard for people going around the corner on Douglas Street. Chief Drake said he would talk with him about it when he talks with him about getting an address for the people responsible for the Kramburg residence.

    The Mayor noted that the Board had received an invitation to the McDonald County Historical Society’s open house on Thursday May 21first from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. He thought if anyone wanted to attend they would be welcomed.

    The Department heads gave the following reports:

    Curt Drake-told the Board that Carrie Ruby’s Children had given the Police Dept. cookies and a thank you card for the work the officers do. He noted that they really appreciated the gesture.  

                     -gave the Board the reports from the past couple of months.

    Denis Kolb- asked is one of the Generators that were in the City Hall garage could be stored and used by the Emergency Management Department. He stated that they would be responsible for running and maintaining it. The Mayor stated that they would talk with David about where each generator goes. The Clerk noted that there was one designated for the Police Department. It was agreed when David got back from vacation they would get with him.

    David Brodie- not present.

    Paula Brodie – note USDA Rural Development meeting May 28, 2015.

                          – noted that the City Hall will be closed Monday the 25th in observance of Memorial Day. She stated that because of Memorial Day the water shut offs will be on Tuesday.            

                          – The Clerk noted that Brad Lett reported that the Empire District cleanup crew is not going to do anything to the light on Russell Street until the crew come in that does that work.  She noted that she had to get back with Brad because he had talked about having the pole replaced.

                           -noted that the State House and Senate approved Senate Bill 5, which will make significant impact on the Municipal Court and traffic enforcement. It was noted that the cap for fine and costs was lowered from $500.00 to $300.00. It was also noted that the City Prosecutors will not be able to be file charges for Failure to appear, which limits the amounts of warrants that can be issued.

    The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $41,197.82.  Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $41,197.82.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar and Coe voted aye with 0 nays.

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

     

Minutes-May 5, 2015

May 5, 2015

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night May 5, 2015 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley and Roger Coe. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Also present were Lois Kolb, Carol Coe, Kevin Keeney 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 April 21, 2015.  Ald. Wilson noted that he had been included with the motion appointing check signers. It was noted that the motion should have read Ald. Kohley moved to approve Ald. Coe, Kezar and Mayor Richmond as check signers. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the meetings on April 21, 2015 with the so noted correction. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson and Coe voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from the special meeting on April 28, 2015.  Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the meetings on April 28, 2015. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor noted that Lee Anne Cooper who was next on the agenda was not present.

The Board discussed the following old business:

  1. The Mayor noted that Dawn Davidson had resigned her position as Tax Collector. He noted that the Board had met on April 28th to discuss filling the position and voted to run an advertisement to replace her. He noted that the Board could appoint someone to fill the position until the next regular election. The person must be a registered voter of the City and must have lived in the City for a period of one year and not be in arrears of any taxes. Anyone interested should have a letter of interest turned into the Goodman City Hall by 4:00PM on May 19, 2015. Ald. Wilson noted that the person should be able to be bonded and pass a background check.
  2. Ald. Kohley noted that the Don Kramburg property still needs a lot of work on it.  He noted that he has been mowing it but he would not being mowing it anymore. The Board discussed the need for the trailer on Douglas Street that is on the Kramburg property needs to be condemned and either taken down or removed.  The Mayor asked if it was a separate property or was it on the Don Kramburg property.  David noted that it did have its own water meter. The Board asked the Clerk to write a letter asking Mr. Kramburg’s family to come to the next meeting to let them know what their intentions were regarding the finishing of the cleanup and the removal of the trailer on Douglas. The Clerk is to look at the past minutes to see when they had attended a meeting to give the Board an update on their progress.

The Mayor acknowledged Kevin Keeney who stated that he lives on Russell Street. He brought pictures of a light that is blocked by brush that keeps it from being effective. It was noted that the City Hall had contacted Empire District twice and thought that the problem had been taken care off. David is to contact Brad Lett. Mr. Keeney also noted that Shannon Gravette’s property needs to be mowed and the brush cleaned up. The Clerk noted that she had written her a letter giving her until April 30, 2015. She stated that Curt had reported that she had not complied so he had instructed Officer Miller to issue her a ticket. The Board discussed several properties around town that have building that need to see if condemnation procedures should be started on them. The Board also discussed properties that need to be mowed and David stated that 215 E Garner and 105 E. Garner needed to be added to the list. The Clerk gave the Board a list of those properties that Curt had said needed to be mowed. She stated that she had talked with the Judge and that he had agreed that those people who had been warned in the past knew the City’s Code on keeping their properties mowed and they should be ticketed and not be given another warning.  

The Board discussed the following new business:

The Clerk noted that McDonald County is now selling subscriptions to their GPS mapping site. She noted that they used the site all the time and would like the Boards permission to approve her to sign the City up for a membership. She noted that the cost is $100.00 per year. The Board agreed to have her sign up the City.

The Department heads gave the following reports:

Curt Drake-not present

Denis Kolb- had nothing

David Brodie-noted that the mower is here and works goods, the sewer line on South School Street is fixed and working and he has ordered 10 tons of asphalt for street repair. David also noted that the Park on Barlow Street has been vandalized again. He stated the kids are scraping the rubberized coating off of the tables. Ald. Kohley stated that County had responded to the park because of a complaint of the older kids’ use of foul language. The Board discussed putting up camera’s and other ways to control the vandalism in the park.

Paula Brodie – Discuss whether or not the Board wants to open a Facebook page to get more information out to the Citizens. She noted that she had given the Board information regarding setting up a policy regarding emails and responses to the Facebook page once it is set up. The Board agreed to look at paper work and discuss it at the next meeting.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $15,847.39.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $15,847.39.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson and Coe voted aye with 0 nays.

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

Agenda-May 19, 2015

AGENDA

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday May 19, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the

Goodman City Hall

1.    Call the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

2.    Discuss and approve the minutes from the regular meeting on May 5, 2015.

3.    Acknowledge Leslie Franks regarding the Don Kramburg Properties.

4.    Discuss filling the Tax Collectors position.

5.    Discuss any old business:

                               1. Discuss whether or not the Board wants to start a City of Goodman Facebook Page.

6.    Discuss any new business:

7.     Department head reports:

Curt Drake-

Denis Kolb- . 

David Brodie-

Dawn Davidson –

Paula Brodie – Note USDA Rural Development meeting May 28, 2015.

                      – Note City Hall will be closed Monday the 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Water shut offs will be on Tuesday because of this.

                       – Note the Board received a copy of the letter to Jennifer Weber County Collector.

8.     Discuss and vote on the bills including transfers in the amount of $41,197.82.

9.     Adjourn the meeting. 

Agenda-May 5, 2015

AGENDA

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday May 5, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the

Goodman City Hall

1.    Call the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

 

 2.    Discuss and approve the minutes from the regular meeting on April 21,  2015 and the Special Meeting held on April 28, 2015.

3.    Acknowledge Lee Anne Cooper regarding concerns about dogs, fireworks, etc.

4.    Discuss any old business:

5.    Discuss any new business:

6.     Department head reports:

Curt Drake-

Denis Kolb- . 

David Brodie-

Dawn Davidson –

Paula Brodie – Discuss whether or not the Board wants to open a Facebook page to get more information daily out to the Citizens.                                          

7.     Discuss and vote on the bills including transfers in the amount of $15,847.39.

8.     Adjourn the meeting. 

Agenda-Special Meeting April 28, 1015

AGENDA

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday April 28, 2015 at 6:00 PM at the

Goodman City Hall

1.    Call the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.

2.    Read and approve the letter of Resignation from Tax Collector Dawn Davidson.

3.   Discuss filling the Tax Collector position.

4.   Adjourn the meeting. 

Agenda-April 21, 2015

AGENDA

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday April 21, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the

Goodman City Hall

1.    Call the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

2.    Discuss and approve the minutes from the regular meeting on April 7, 2015.

3.    Discuss old business.

                   1.                                            

4.     Discuss and vote on the bills including transfers in the amount of $38,336.00.

5.     The Clerk reads the election results and swears in new Board of Aldermen and Tax Collector.

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

7.     Appoint an acting President.

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

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

10.   Discuss and decide on check signers.

11.   Discuss new business:

                   1.  

12.  Department head reports:

Curt Drake-

Denis Kolb- . 

David Brodie-

Dawn Davidson –

Paula Brodie –

13.  Adjourn the meeting. 

Minutes-Special Meeting April 28, 2015

 

April 28, 2015

Special Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a Special meeting on Tuesday night April 28, 2015 at 6:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Roger Coe and Alice Kezar. Also present was City Clerk Paula Brodie and Officer Adam Miller. 

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00PM.

The Mayor read the letter of resignation from Tax Collector Dawn Davidson. Ald. Kohley moved to accept the letter of Resignation. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Wilson and Coe voted aye with 0 nays.  It was noted that Dawn Davidson had returned her keys and combination to the safe.

The Board discussed how to go about filling the Tax Collector’s position. The Mayor noted that the position would be for 1 year until the next general election in April of 2016 and then the position would be open for a 1 year term. Ald. Wilson asked if the Board was required to put a notice in the paper. The Mayor stated that they were not required to put the open position in the paper but they probably should as no one else had shown an interest to run for the position. It was decided that the Clerk would put an advertisement in the McDonald County Paper and the Neosho Daily News.  The Board agreed that those interested needed to have filed with the City Hall by 4:00PM on May 19th, 2015. They will then hold a special meeting to go over the applications and interview.

The Board agreed that the Clerk should write up a list of what the job entails.

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

Minute-April 7,2015

 

April7, 2015

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night April 7, 2015 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Bill Hess and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Chief of Police Curt Drake, Tax Collector Dawn Bunch and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Also present were Lois Kolb, Roger and Carol Coe, Leroy Coe, J.R. Fisher, Jesse James, John Johnson, Mr. Woodard, Nick Smith, Jim Harris, Adam Miller and Rita Greene from the McDonald County Dispatch.  

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

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

Citizens business:

                             1. The Mayor acknowledged James Harris to discuss averaging his water bill. David noted that Mr. Harris had a leak but has fixed it. Ald. Wilson moved to average Mr. Harris’s water and sewer bill.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

                             2. The Mayor acknowledged Mr. Woodard who was present to speak for Bud Terrell regarding a request to vary the City’s trailer ordinance to allow him to put in a modular home at 198 E Garner. David reported that Mr. Terrell’s property runs 150 by 400 feet.  He stated that part of the property is in the City Limits and some is not, however he is going to place the home at the front of the property which is the part that is in the City Limits. David also reported that Mr. Terrell will run a main sewer line in case he wants to place other homes on his property. Each home would be connected directly to the new sewer line and hooked into the City’s Main by crossing the street one time. Ald. Wilson moved to approve a variance and allow Mr. Terrell to install a modular home at 198 E. Garner.  Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Hess, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following old business:                                          

                                    1. The Mayor asked about the block building at the ballpark. David stated that the roof was falling in on it and that he and David could tear it down.

The Board discussed the following new business:

                                      1. The Board discussed having Mike Williams do the mowing again this year. The Clerk noted that he had asked for an increase of $10.00 per mowing. Ald. Wilson moved to hire Mike Williams to do the 2015 mowing with a $10.00 increase. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

                          2. The Mayor read a letter of resignation from Officer Bill Cagle. He asked the Board to allow him to work part time. Chief Drake stated that Bill would work with Zack in covering the part time hours. He also noted that Bill offered to still work on the grant applications for the Police Department. Ald. Kohley moved to accept Bill Cagle’s resignation as a full time officer and leave him on as a part time officer.  Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

 

 The Mayor noted that the Board would need to fill the open fulltime position. Chief Drake noted that the Board had agreed to give a reserve position to Adam Miller. He stated he believed the Board all except Alice had met Mr. Miller. He asked the Board to consider hiring Adam Miller to fill Bill Cagle’s position. He noted that Adam had been riding with him for over a week and he felt that he would be a good replacement. The Board discussed replacing Bill Cagle with Adam Miller. Chief Drake noted that if they hire him he will work the same hours as Officer Cagle did. Ald. Kohley moved to hire Adam Scott Miller. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays. The Board discussed what Mr. Millers wages should be. Chief Drake stated that they had started Officer Cagle at $10.00 and given him a $.50 cent raise after he passes his probationary period of 90 days.

            Ald. Wilson moved to pay Adam Miller $10.00 an hour and give him an increase of $.50 cents after 90 days. Ald. Kezar seconded.  Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Chief Drake asked the Board if they would be willing to pay Adam for his hours on Monday May 6th, 2015 as he actually worked that day. The Board agreed to go back and pay him for those hours he worked on Monday.

                         3. The Board discussed who will attend the Annual Region M Solid Waste Management meeting on April 8, 2015.The Board asked the Clerk to attend and represent the City.

            Ald. Hess stated that he was concerned that the books would show Adam was paid prior to him being hired. He asked if they should make Adam’s hire date retroactive to May 6, 2015. The Board agreed.  Ald. Wilson moved to make Adam Millers official hire date to May 6, 2015. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.                                                                                               

   The Department heads gave the following reports:

Curt Drake-told the Board that he needed to purchase some ammunition and would get prices for the Board at the next meeting.

Denis Kolb-. Had nothing to report but Keith Kohley told the Board that the National Weather Chanel was saying already that there would be a major weather occurrence in the next few days.

David Brodie- discussed with the Board the purchase of a new city lawn mower. He noted that he had given the Board a list with several choices from 4 different places (copy attached to minutes). He noted that they were not commercial grade but they were heavy duty.  He told the Board that they were all zero turn mowers. He said that the Bad Boy mower was rated up to 3 acres on a daily basis. He stated that the 48” cut would work best. He said they have several narrow strips and smaller areas.  Need to consider the extra mowing that will be done at the ballpark. $3,000.00 was set aside in the budget. JR Fisher asked if David had looked at the Hustler at Lowes. Put a quart of oil in the snapper after mowing one time. Ald. Wilson stated that he kind off liked the Bad Boy himself. David stated he did only go to mower shops. Ald. Wilson said he would make the motion to allow David to purchase the Bad boy $4800.00 S & H Farm Store in Joplin. Ald. Kohley seconded. All agreed

Missouri Rural Water Association, the City is a member. He said they pay for everything to get help from the State Representative.  April 22nd and April 23rd.   Board agreed for him to go. Ald. Kezar moved to allow David to attend. Ald. Wilson seconded All Agreed

Dawn Bunch –Tax Collector reports in packets. She explained her reports that were in the Boards packets. Dawn stated that Dawn Davidson would be taking over as the new Tax Collector at the meeting on April 21st so she had given the Board her final reports and a copy of the procedure’s she does to complete her job. She noted that Dawn Davidson had been in twice to learn about the job and she had given her a copy of the procedures. Dawn stated that she would turn her keys and all the tax books over to Paula to give to Dawn Davidson on 20th of April.  Dawn noted that the Board had received a copy of a letter from Jennifer Weber regarding the County’s handing of the 3 year delinquent property taxes. She stated that she and Paula had discussed Jennifer’s letter and Duane had agreed that the City was handling the 3 year delinquent property taxes correctly and that the City was going to keep handling them as they had been. Duane had stated that Dawn Bunch was proceeding with the handling of the taxes per the Missouri State Statutes and therefore the City would keep handling them the way they had in the past.

Paula Brodie –made note that the City Audit will be May 21st and 22nd  and noted that Dawn Bunch had said she would be present for any questions from Nick Myers on her books..

                      -noted that the Rabies Clinic is April 18th from 1:00PM to 2:00PM.

                      -note that Empire District Electric residential customers can drop off 10 automotive tires at the Joplin Recycling Center on Friday April 17, 2015.

The Board discussed signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Camp Crowder to do a Joint Land Use Study (JLUS). The Clerk noted that on October 7, 2014 the Board had discussed with Harry Rogers and Jason Ray from Harry S. Trumann Coordinating Council the possibility of joining with Camp Crowder on a Grant application with the Department of Defense. The Board was told at that time that the City would be able to receive grant funds from the DOD to draw up a Comprehensive Plan for the City of Goodman. They were told by Mr. Rogers that the grant would pay $31,500.00 with a City match of $3,500.00. The Board at that time gave Mr. Rogers a verbal agreement to participate in the grant Application. Mr. Rogers noted that the Board needed to have a Comprehensive Plan in place since the City has a Zoning Ordinance. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding and to allow the Mayor to sign the agreement that says that the City will pay $3500.00 for its Comprehensive Plan. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Hess, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor noted that he had been at a HSTTC meeting and met the New Director Jill Cornett and Jason Ray had talked with him about the need to do the next step on the JLUS plan.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $18,079.05.  Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $18,079.05.  Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

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

Minutes-April 21, 2015

April 21, 2015

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night April 21, 2015 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Bill Hess and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Dawn Bunch, Officer Adam Miller and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Also present were Lois Kolb, Roger and Carol Coe, Leroy Coe, Jesse James and Rita Greene from the McDonald County Dispatch. Also present was Tax Collector Elect Dawn Davidson and Aldermen Elect Roger Coe.  

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

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on April 7, 2015.  Ald. Kezar moved to approve the minutes from the meetings on April 7, 2015. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following old business.

       1.  There was no old business.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $38,336.00.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $38,336.00.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Clerk noted that under old business she needed to inform the Board that the McDonald County Tax Collector, Jennifer Weber had returned the 3 year real property delinquent tax statements back to the City, even though Dawn Bunch, Goodman Tax Collector  had told her that the City would not take them back. Dawn had informed her that under RSMo Statutes she was required to take and collect the delinquent real property taxes for the City.  The Clerk noted that she had the statements taken to City Attorney Duane Cooper, who said he would take them back to Ms. Weber and talk to her about the situation.

The Clerk read the following election results, Greg Richmond, Mayor 91 votes, Alice Kezar Northward Aldermen 82 votes, Dawn Davidson, Tax Collector 130 votes and Roger Coe, Southward Alderman 9 votes. She then proceeded to swear in the new officer holders.

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

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

 Ald. Kezar moved to re-appoint Paula Brodie as City Clerk.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Coe and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed who to appoint as the acting President. Ald. Kohley moved to appoint Ald. Wilson as acting President in the absence of the Mayor. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe and Kohley voted aye with Ald. Kezar, as Ald. Wilson is related to her and Ald. Wilson abstained as he was in the motion.

Ald. Kezar agreed to be the Recreation Board Commissioner, Ald. Kohley agreed to be the Street Commissioner, Ald. Coe 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. Coe, Wilson, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor noted that the Board needed to choose one more person who will be a check signer. He noted that he and Alice Kezar have been the current signers. Ald. Kohley moved to approve Ald. Coe, Kezar and Wilson as check signers. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley and Wilson voted aye with Ald. Coe and Kezar abstaining as they were included in the motion.

The Board discussed the following new business:

                   1.   There was no new business discussed.

The Department heads gave the following reports:

Curt Drake-

Denis Kolb- . 

David Brodie- informed the Board that the mower should be here Thursday. He noted that he had to camera the sewer line on South School Street. He said the City of Neosho did it yesterday and they discovered that the Goodman Phone Company had put their phone line through the sewer pipe. He said he thought it had been done years ago because he had been having trouble with that line getting stopped up. He contacted the Phone Company and they are arranging to repair it.

Dawn Davidson –

Paula Brodie – noted that the Plexiglas was broken out of the Little Library again.

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