~~April 22, 2014 7:00PM.
Special Board Meeting.

The Board of Aldermen held a Special meeting on Tuesday night April 22, 2014 at 6:56 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present was City Clerk Paula Brodie.

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:57 PM.  

The Mayor stated that the Board was holding a special meeting and going into closed session pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (3) to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded.

Ald. Kohley moved to go into closed session pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (3) to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kohley, Kezar and Hess voted aye with 0 nays

The Board went into closed session at 7:01 PM
The Board came back into open session at 8:54PM.

The Mayor noted that no decisions were made during the closed session. The Mayor noted that the Board was going to hold another closed session on April 29th at 7:00PM on pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (3) to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded.

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

~~April 15, 2014
Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night April 15, 2014 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, City Clerk Paula Brodie and Clyde Davidson Municipal Court. Guests included Vickie Fields, Virgil Sherwood and Katrina Hines from the McDonald County Dispatch.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on April 1, 2014. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on April 1, 2014.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar and Hess voted aye with Ald. Wilson abstaining because he was not present at the April 1st meeting. 

The Board discussed the following old business:

1. The Board discussed the application from Mathew Hamm for the Asst. Recreation Board Director. The Mayor noted that Michael Wasson had talked to him about his application and after doing so had contacted City Hall to tell the Board that he would recommend him for the position of Asst. Recreation Board Director. The Mayor noted that Mr. Wasson was not present because he and Mr. Hamm were at a county Directors meeting. It was noted that Mr. Wasson had said that he talked to several coaches who stated that Mr. Hamm had umpired their games and had done a good job.

       The Mayor stated that in the past when Stewart Pace was Recreation Board Director, he had                     shared his wages with the Asst. Recreation Board Director who at that time was Michael                    Wasson. The Mayor noted that the Board has always been behind the Recreation Board and                     that they should agree to pay Mr. Hamm out of the General Budget not out of Mr. Wasson’s                     wages.  He said he would like to see the Board approve $500.00 above the budget to pay him.

Ald. Wilson moved to hire Mathew Ham and pay him $500.00, above Michael Wasson’s wages.  Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson apologized for not getting the Ford Expedition looked at. He said he just hadn’t had time to have it looked at. He said he would still like to get a second opinion and if the Board was agreeable he would take it sometime in the next week. The Board agreed.
                     
The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $47,263.03.  Ald. Hess moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $47,263.03. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Wilson, Hess and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

The Clerk read the election results and swore in Northward Aldermen Calvin Wilson and Southward Aldermen Keith Kohley. Clyde Davidson was not present to swear in.as Municipal Judge.

Ald. Hess moved to appoint Duane Cooper as City Attorney. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

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

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

Ald. Kohley moved to appoint Ald. Wilson as acting President. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, and Hess voted aye with Ald. Wilson abstaining.

    Ald. Wilson moved to appoint Ald. Kezar as Recreation Board Commissioner. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess and Wilson voted aye with Ald. Kezar abstaining.

Ald. Hess moved to appoint Ald. Kohley as Street Commissioner. Ald. Wilson seconded.  Ald. Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with Ald. Kohley abstaining.

Ald. Wilson moved to appoint Hess as Street Commissioner Board Commissioner. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with Ald. Hess abstaining.

Ald. Kezar moved to appoint Wilson as Water/Sewer Board Commissioner. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley and Hess voted aye with Ald. Wilson abstaining.

Clyde Davidson joined the meeting and the Clerk Swore him in as Municipal Judge.

The Board discussed who they wanted as check signers. The Mayor suggested keeping the same signers so that they would not have to sign new check cards and a new corporate resolution with First Community Bank. Ald. Wilson moved to leave the Mayor, Ald. Hess and Ald. Kezar on as the check signers for the City’s bank accounts. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor acknowledged Virgil Sherwood, the pastor from the Full Gospel Church who stated that the Church had received a water bill in the amount of $328.00 and they did not understand why as they did not have a leak. He stated that they had a sewer problem but did not know anything about excess water use. David said he didn’t know anything about a high use, but that he would go check it in the morning. Mr. Sherwood asked the Board if they would average the water/sewer bill for the church. Ald. Wilson moved to average the water/sewer bill. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor acknowledged Jesse Ruby regarding a business license request to manufacture and sell ammo at his residence at 301 E. Barnes. Mr. Ruby stated that he wanted to manufacture ammo but not sell it at his residence. He stated he did not want people coming to his house to purchase the ammo. He said that he would be doing sales over the internet. He said that he knew a person could make ammo for their own use without approval from the ATF, but when it came to making it to sell he would need their approval. He said he had a 10’ by 12’ storage shed that he was going to use to manufacture the ammo. He stated to be able to get approval from ATF he needed to be able to buy a business license from the City.  He said that he will be getting a license to allow him to buy and sell guns; however he was not going to sell guns to the public. He said that if need be getting a city license could be contingent on whether or not he was approved by the ATF. 

Ald. Wilson moved to allow Jessie Ruby a business license to manufacture and sell ammo. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

 

 

The Board discussed the following new business:

The Mayor noted before beginning with the new business on the agenda that the ISO audit was completed and stated that the City has been moved from an 8 to a 6 and the rural was changed from a 10 to a 7 effective July 1st 2014. The Mayor thanked David and the fire department for their work on getting the rating lowered.

  1.   The Board discussed renewing the mowing contract with Mike Williams. The Clerk noted that he was paid $150.00 bi-monthly and because of the increase of the cost of gasoline he had asked for an increase of $10.00, making his payments $160.00 bi-monthly. The Mayor noted in the past the Board had put it out for bid and the bids had come in higher than Michal bid so he did not think it was necessary to put it out for bid.

Ald. Hess moved to approve hiring Mr. Williams. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kezar, Hess and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kezar moved to raise his fee from $150.00 to $160.00 Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Department heads gave the following reports:

Curt Drake- gave the Board his March police report. They had no questions.
                  – asked if after Calvin has the Expedition looked at could he have the windshield replaced. He stated that it had a scratched spot that was directly in the view of the driver. He had gotten a quote from McDonald County Glass in the amount of $192.00.
 
Ald. Kezar stated that she understood that there was an exhaust leak in the Black Crown Victoria. Curt said that it was a standby car, and he would rather see funds used on the cars that they use. The Mayor suggested taking the car to Dan Divine and have him look for the exhaust leak, stating it might be something that was not very costly to repair.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve a new windshield for $192.00 for the Ford Expedition. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Denis Kolb- not present
 
David Brodie- reported that Pathfinders had looked at the blower that he had taken to them in Kansas City and that they had sent him a cost estimate to repair it in the amount of $2614.00. He stated it would be up to factory specs and would have a 1 year warranty. He said that a new one would cost $6,536.00.  He told the Board that he would recommend them having the one repaired to have on hand as a spare. Ald. Wilson moved to have the blower repaired for the $2,614.00 by Pathfinders.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.
                     – noted that the Dixie chopper is up and running and the Zipper is repaired. He stated that he would like to wash them and grease them prior to taking them to the ballpark.                               – stated that the asphalt is ready, that he was going to Grove in the AM and that he and David would begin patching holes tomorrow afternoon.
          – noted that he had been in contact with Swift Construction on the cost of a street repair from the Full Gospel Church to almost the intersection of Garner and School St. of 1,090 feet. He said that Swift quoted an estimate price of a 2” overlay 20 feet wide at $18.00 a running foot. He said that the Board should use $20.00 a running foot to estimate the cost at around $22,000.00. He said that Colin from Swift said that intersections would run more and that he had asked him about how much overlay would be needed for truck traffic at the intersection of B Ave and Janice.  He said Colin said that the 2” overlay would be OK if there was a good road base.
          – noted that the Board had a copy of the letter that was sent to the Hunte Corporation. He said it was sent registered mail and the receipt had been returned signed from the post office. He stated that the representatives from DNR had been back this afternoon and had done some more testing. He said that Hunte Corporation was working with the City to take care of the problem.
         – noted that Missouri Rural Water Association had asked him and Paula to represent the City at Jefferson City Days. He said that they were to meet with the City’s State Representatives to discuss bills that affect water systems. He noted that MRWA pays for everything.

          – noted that the City’s Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) was down loaded and put on the City’s web site. He stated that the report would need to be printed in the paper and a notice placed on the water bills giving the web site address to see the report or a phone number to receive a paper copy. All of this must be done by July 1st and he must send a certification report to DNR by October 1st.  He also stated that there had been no violations in the City’s water system during 2013.

Dawn Bunch – was not present

Paula Brodie – noted that the Board had an email from Missouri Municipal League regarding Elected Officials Training Conference in their packets.
                     -noted she had placed in the Boards packets a newsletter from MOPERM that contained some interesting information for them to read.
         -Nick Myers will be working on the City 2013 audit on May 1st and 2nd.                    
                     – told the Board that it was time for her to arrange to attend court clerk training on May 2st and may 22nd. She noted that she needed to maintain her certification which requires 10 hours of training annually. She stated that she would be staying only 1 night and that it was funded by the $1.00 per ticket for Judicial Training.

David noted that the GPS mapping is completed, new maps are here and program is installed. He also stated that Liquid Engineering will be here on Monday to start the inspection procedure on both towers.

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald. Hess seconded.  Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.
         _________________________
                                          Greg Richmond, Mayor
Attest: _____________________________
Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk         Approved: ____________________
                                                                        Date: ________________ 

 

~~April 1, 2014
Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night April 1, 2014 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, Tax Collector Dawn Bunch, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Lois Kolb, Vickie Fields, Warren Hughes and Katrina Hine from McDonald County Press. Ald. Calvin Wilson was not present.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on March 18, 2014. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on March 18, 2014.  Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizens business:

1. Warren Hughes asked to have his water leak averaged. He stated that he had it fixed the day after the City informed him of his leak. Ald. Hess moved to average his water/sewer bill. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

2. Ald. Kohley stated that he had a busted water line under his house and that he had fixed it. He asked that the Board approve averaging his bill. Ald. Kezar moved to approve averaging his water/sewer bill. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kezar and Hess voted aye with Ald. Kohley abstaining.

The Board discussed the following old business:  
  
1. The Clerk noted that the ad for the Asst. Recreation Board Director would not be in the paper until April 3rd and 10th.  The Board agreed on tabling a decision on the position until April 15th.
2. 
The Mayor noted that Empire had changed out the utility poles in front of City Hall.

The Board discussed the following new business:

1. It was noted that the annual Rabies Clinic is set for April 12, 2014 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM.
The Rabies shots are $7.00 and the 5 in one is $11.00.
  
  2.   The Mayor noted that the Clerk had placed in the Boards packets a letter from MoDOT stating that they were holding a meeting to prioritize the long-range transportation needs in each county. The McDonald County’s meeting will be April 2 from 9:00 to 11:00AM in McDonald County Court House.
   
6.     The Department heads gave the following reports: 
  a.   Chief Drake- had nothing for the Board 
  b.   David Brodie-reported that he had taken the blower to Kansas City. He also reported both recreation department mowers are working.  He stated that they need to clean up the Dixie chopper still.  David informed the Board that he had finally had to contact the Department of Natural Resources about the condition of his plant. He said that the plant was in such a bad       shape that he had to contact them for help.  He stated that two representatives from DNR came down from Springfield and inspected his plant and the Hunte Corporation. He informed the  Board that a letter had been received from the Department of Natural Resources regarding their     inspection of the treatment plant and the Hunte Corporation. He stated that they felt that the problem that was occurring at the treatment plant was coming from a solution called Totalcide II that the Hunte Corporation uses to disinfect. He stated that the Hunte Corporation disinfects on certain days and usually the day that they do, it hits the plant causing his microorganisms to die.  David stated that the Board needed to write the Hunte Corporation a letter instructing them to stop using the product or take the waste to a facility that can handle it.
  
     David stated he had been talking to a salesmen/chemist who will be in town later this week to talk with him and the Hunte Corporation on a neutralizing ingredient to stop the effect of the Totalcide II.

     Ald. Kohley moved to have the Clerk draw up a letter for the Mayor to sign. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kezar, Hess and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

     Ald. Kohley asked Curt reported that he felt the Expedition was working OK, however Bill was still having trouble with it so the plan was for Calvin to take it tomorrow and have it looked at to see what is wrong with it. Curt stated that Clint Walker had replaced the sensor and that Bill stated that it is still doing the same thing.

     David told the Board that he wanted it noted that the Hunte Corporation has been very helpful in regards to helping him find out what is causing the problem at the plant and that they have an open door policy with the City. 

       c. Denis Kolb- had nothing to report.
                   d. Dawn Bunch  – had nothing to report.
  e. Paula Brodie  –  Discussed with the Board an offer from the City of Pineville to store records in their records retention area. She stated that after thinking about their offer she had decided that the City should not accept it. She noted that as keeper of the City’s records, if they were in the Pineville records room, they would be out of her control. She noted that per State Statutes, she was the appointed keeper of the records and as such she would rather keep them at the City Hall. She then told the Board that they will need to look into purchasing another safe as the two they have are full. The Board instructed her to place the discussion on the next agenda         and to have David get prices for the safes.

David reported that he had gotten some measurements of Garner Street to consider for future street repair. He stated from the Full Gospel Church on Garner to Stanley Crawford’s house was 635’ and from the Full Gospel Church to School and Garner is 1090’. He asked the Board if they wanted him to start getting some estimates. The Board also talked about B Ave. David said because of the truck traffic they would need to put down a 3” overlay instead of a 2”. He said the Board might look into doing the corners of Roy Hill Blvd and B Ave and B Ave and Janice. He stated that the trucks turning at the corner caused more damage. The Mayor stated that the cost of the street repair done last year was about $60,000.00 for 2500 feet. The Clerk told the Board that they have a Street CD in the amount of $53,000.00 that can be used for street repair.  She also stated that at a meeting recently Harry Rogers, from Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council had told them that CDBG does not have any street repair funds. He stated that communities where going to have to fund the projects themselves. The Clerk noted that State Statute allows the Citizens to pass a 1/2 cent Transportation Sales Tax or increase the amount of Real and Personal property taxes. She noted that at this time the city collects $.63 cents per 100 dollar on Real and Personal evaluation, but as a 4th class City they could collect up to $1.00 per $100 dollar evaluation. Both would have to be voted on by the Citizens.

Ald. Kohley reminded people to be aware of the forecasted severe weather.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $12,093.91.  Ald. Kohley moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $12,093.91. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

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

~~March 18, 2014
Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night March 18, 2014 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, Municipal Judge Clyde Davidson, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Lois Kolb, Lilijean Igisomar, Michael Wasson and Katrina Hine from McDonald County Press.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on Monday March 3, 2014. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on March3, 2014.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizens business:
  
1. The Mayor acknowledged Lilly Jean Igisomar who was present to discuss the use of the ballpark for a family reunion. She stated that the reunion is scheduled on August 2 and 3rd 2014. She said there could possibly be 300 to 500 guests. She asked that they be able to use the ballpark and facilities from 9:00AM to 10:00PM on both days. Ald Wilson asked if she had gotten the rules of us application. The Clerk gave her one.  She stated that they would like to use the lights and they would be glad to pay for their use. The Mayor stated that they had never figured out how to charge for the use of the lights. David suggested that they should get a few port a johns. Mrs. Igisomar stated that there were several family members who have homes in the Goodman Area and that they could go there to use the bathroom facilities. Ald. Wilson asked if the City employees could read the meter before the event and after the event and then the clerks could call empire to see how much the electricity actually cost. The Mayor said that he thought if they would put up a $250.00 deposit, it could be refunded minus the cost of the lights and any damage to the park.

Ald. Wilson moved to charge Lilly Jean Igisomar a $250.00 deposit for the use of the park and the electricity expense will be deducted from the deposit and if the park is in the same shape as when they took possession of it they would get the rest of the deposit back. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nos.
   
The Board began the business section of the meeting starting with the following unfinished business:  
  
1. The Board discussed the Recreation Board Directors position. Michel Wasson stated that he would be willing to set up the game schedule and get umpires. He said he had several people at the signups that said they would be willing to help and if the City would mow outside of the field area, they could get volunteers to more the inside of the fields. David stated that the area north of the Community Building needed to be brush hogged, not mowed as it is to ruff to mow.  Michael said that he can place supply orders for the concession stand and he had a friend that could just pick the orders up for him.

Ald. Kohley move to appoint Michael Wasson as Recreation Board Director. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

 2.  The Board discussed approving a change to the employees medical insurance to Anthem BCBS blue preferred Direct Access gfga. The Clerk explained that Tim Roark had gotten several quotes from Anthem. She said that the above quoted policy was over all a better policy than the automatic renewal policy that Anthem had given the Board effective on their annual renewal date of March 15, 2014.  She noted that the coverage is a lot like the coverage the employees had last year except the out of pocket was a little higher, except the doctors’ visits and emergency and urgent care expenses can be used towards the out of pocket expense. The Police is a 80% paid by Anthem, 20% paid by the employee up to $3500.00. At the $3500.00 limit the insurance kicks in 100%.

 Ald. Wilson moved to approve changing the employee’s medical insurance from to Anthem BCBS blue preferred Direct Access gfga. Ald. Kezar seconded.  Ald. Kezar, Wilson, Kohley and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following new business:
  
1. Ald. Wilson stated that he had ridden with Officer Cagle at his request to see if he could figure out what was wrong with the Ford Expedition Patrol Vehicle. He stated that when you tromp on the gas the car falls flat of its face.  He said it idles good and when you ease on the gas if runs good. He said he had someone at work who said he thought he knew what was wrong with it.  Ald. Wilson asked the Board if he could take the car to him, to have it looked at. Chief Drake stated that he had already made an appointment with Clint Walker. He noted that Clint had replaced a sensor that he thought would fix the problem. Clint had told Curt that the sensor could have been a bad replacement part, and that the clerk at O’Reilly said they would take it back and replace it with a new one. He said he had made arrangements to take the car in the morning. Curt said that it seemed to happen when the car gets hot.  Once it cools off it runs OK. The Board decided to have Clint swap out the part and see how it works and if that doesn’t work Ald. Wilson will take the car and have it looked at.

Ald. Kezar asked if someone from the City was going to attend Jim Tatum’s reception that is being given for all he has done for the college and county. She noted that it was being held at the new college building at Jane on April 5th at 1:00PM. The Board said they were going to try to attend.
   
The Department heads gave the following reports: 
  
a. Chief Drake- gave the Board the February report. The Board expressed that they like the report. Bill Hess asked if there was an explanation about the increase in tickets and Curt stated it was because Bill was back to work.

The Clerk noted that he had not gotten a vote on the dues to the Southwest Mo. Drug Task Force. He noted that the Fire Department was not going to pay anything on the membership.   The Mayor stated that if it was useful for the Police department to have their help it would be OK with him if the Board agreed. Curt stated that he would like to be able to take a check with him to their next meeting, however he would not give it to them until he had a chance to discuss some problems he was having with their response for help when he asked for it.  He also noted that he had decided to that he was going to take some classes so that he could handle drug labs himself. He said that the class was free, and the only thing that the City would need to pay for is his Hotel.

        The Mayor asked if the City was going to benefit from being a member or not. Curt stated that he was going to talk to the task force first before paying for the membership.

 Ald. Wilson moved to approve paying the $500.00 membership fee to the Southwest Mo. Drug Task Force and at his discretion after talking to the DTF man whether or not to pay the membership. Ald. Kohley seconded.  Ald. Kezar, Wilson, Hess and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

b. David Brodie- stated that they had replaced a blower and the old one might be rebuild able. He said if he could take it to Pathfinders, the blower dealer, they will break it down and see if it is reparable. He said if it could be fixed it would cost around $2100.00, which is a lot less than the new cost of $8,500.00. He said it would take around 10 days for them to find out if it could be fixed. The Board agreed to let him take it to Kansas City.

David reported that he called DNR about the problems he has been having at the sewage treatment plant. He noted that they came down yesterday, and looked into the situation and were back again today. He said he thought they were finding out what the problem was.

He said that the next thing he and David will be working on is the street. He said that he will be getting asphalt from the plant in Grove and would start working on the holes. He asked the Board to start thinking on what street repairs they are going to want to do this year.

 c.  Denis Kolb- nothing to report
                  
d.  Dawn Bunch – was not present
            
e. Paula Brodie  – stated first that she want to thank the Board for allowing her to attend the Missouri City Clerks and Finance Officers annual conference. It was reported that the classes given during the conference were very beneficial for the City. She noted that the Cities Code Book being redone by General Code will be accessible with an App via electronic devices like, IPhone, smartphones, IPad, IPod and Tablets and more.

Ald. Hess asked Michael if he needed an Assistant Recreation Board Director. Michael said it would help if he did have one. The Board agreed to have the clerk put the position in the help wanted ads in the paper.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $40,793.16.  Ald. Hess moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $40,793.16. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

~~March 3, 2014
Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Monday night March 3, 2014 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, Municipal Judge Clyde Davidson, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Gina Girdner, Kelson Rehobson, Inderson Rehobson, Joe Boyer and Katrina Hine from McDonald County Press.

Ald. Kohley was not present.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on Tuesday February 18, 2014. Ald. Hess moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on February 18, 2014.  Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Ald., Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizens business:
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            1.   The Clerk noted that Lilly Jean Igisomar could not attend and asked for the Board to move her agenda item too the 18th of March, 2014.

             2. The Mayor noted that Ashley Vance was next on the agenda however she was not present.

             3.  The Mayor acknowledged Mr. Rehobson who was present to speak for the Micronesian Church. Mr. Rehobson asked David to explain what had happened. David told the Board that they had a leak on the inside of the Church and after searching for it they had found it and fixed it.  He told the Board that the Church had paid to have a new line ran from the main to their building. He stated that Mr. Rehobson was present to see if the Board would average the bill since they had gotten the leak fixed.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve the averaging of the Micronesian Church’s water bill. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor noted that Gina Girdner who was not on the agenda was present to discuss her utility bill.  She asked the Board to average her water/sewer Bill. She said that it was her outside hydrant that was leaking and that the hydrant is on the opposite side of the house that they enter. She said she did not even know she had a leak until she came home and found her water had been shut off and she called the city hall to find out why.  She stated she was glad the City checked for high use and was glad they had shut it off. She noted that as soon as she was told by the City she had it fixed right away. She asked that her bill be averaged.

Ald. Hess moved to average her water/sewer bill. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

              4. The Mayor acknowledged Joe Boyer regarding a request to be allowed to put a double wide trailer back on his property.  Mr. Boyer noted that his last double wide had burned down in February of 2013. He gave pictures of a new doublewide that he was purchasing and asked the Board to allow him to put it in the lot where his other home had been. He said that he was going to move the doublewide closer to the front of the lot. The Mayor asked Mr. Boyer if he had received a list of the requirements to install a doublewide and Mr. Boyer said he had.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve Mr. Boyer’s variance request.  Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board began the business section of the meeting starting with unfinished business:  
  
           1.  The mayor read by title only the second  reading of Bill # 2014-444 for Ordinance # 2014-454 adding  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Columbus Day and Veterans’ Day to the City   Code.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve the second reading of Bill# 2014-444 for Ordinance # 2014-454 adding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Columbus Day and Veterans’ Day to the City Code. Ald. Hess seconded.  Ald. Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

         2.  The Mayor read by title only the second reading of Bill# 2014-445 for Ordinance #2014-455 allowing an employee or owner of a meat processing plant to discharge a firearm for the purpose completing the meat processing process and only on the property of the meat processing plant.
  
Ald. Kezar moved to approve the second reading of Bill# 2014-445 for Ordinance # 2014-455 allowing an employee or owner of a meat processing plant to discharge a firearm for the purpose completing the meat processing process and only on the property of the meat processing plant. Ald. Wilson seconded.  Ald. Kezar, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

New Business:

         1. The Board discussed filling the open Recreation Board Directors position. Clyde Davidson said that Michael Wasson cannot take the position because of his job but that he had said he would be willing to help when he can. Clyde stated that he had asked the Recreation Board to get together and decide who they would recommend to be appointed to the position. He stated that the County Board wanted the number of teams for each city by the 27th of March, so that they can get the schedule together. Clyde said that a decision needed to be made as soon as possible. He said that he would be willing to host a meeting with the parents of children who want to play ball and the Recreation Board to see if anyone would be willing to accept the position and to get interested people on the Recreation Board. He said he would see if he could hold the meeting at the school. It was decided that it was too late to run a notice in the paper to hold a meeting next week but Clyde said he was willing to draw up some flyers to be handed out either at the school or during the last basketball games that are being held at the school. 
          
 Clyde informed the Board that the Betterment Club was still planning on taking care of the gazebo at the ballpark. He said that the Betterment Club had decided to hire Crow Fabrication to do the work. He said that Chad Crow had said he would do part of the work as a volunteer. He noted that Mr. Crow would set the I- beams and the poles.

Katrina Hine said that Southwest City is having the same trouble. She said they are trying to get all volunteers to help. They are going to take the funds from the City to pay for all supplies, T-Shirts and equipment out of what the Recreation Board Director would have been paid.

 Clyde stated that volunteers where needed however the County will need one contact person. Clyde told the Board that one of the things that keep people from signing up for the Goodman Recreation Board director is the amount of mowing. He said that if the city could keep up the fields and mow behind the Community Building it might help. It was noted that the field behind the community building was not in any shape to mow, but the City employees keep it brush hogged.

Clyde stated again that he would see about getting a meeting scheduled to find out if there is any interest in keeping up the Goodman Recreation Department. The Mayor stated that he felt that would be the best way to handle it.

             2. The Board discussed the city employees’ health insurance. The Clerk noted that the out of pocket expense for the employees will go from $1,000.00 to $ 6,300.00. She noted that Anthem did not offer any other selections for the Board to look at. She stated that Tim Roark the City’s agent is looking into other choices, but recommended at this time to let the policy renew as is. She said that Tim said that the policy could be dropped at any time. The Clerk noted that the premium did go down, do to the hirer out of pocket expense. She told the Board that the premium is about $1,000.00 less a month and will be due on the first of each month instead of the 15th as the policy is now.

 Ald. Wilson asked if the Board could take the excess that they had budgeted this year; put it in to a special account to help the employees pay the out of pocket expense. The Clerk recommended that she be allowed to talk with City Attorney Duane Cooper and Auditor Nick Myers for suggestions. The Board agreed to have her talk with both of them to find out what the City’s options would be.

 Ald. Wilson moved to approve accepting the new policy from Anthem.  Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

   
The Department heads gave the following reports:
 
                       a. Chief Drake- reported that they now have all of the mobile radios units installed and all of the portable radios. He said he would like to thank the Local Law enforcement Block Grant for their help in providing the funds to purchase the radios.

                      b. David Brodie-reported that he had several mechanical problems at the Treatment Plant. He noted that a blower and motor had gone out and since the plant could not run without them, he had gone ahead and ordered them with the Mayor’s permission. He said he was lucky enough to find the blower in stock at a company in Terre Haute Ind. He said that the blower had been delivered and was already installed. He also noted that he thought the air compressor was going out. He told the Board that the plant is 23 years old and needs constant repairs to keep it running correctly.
 
                     c. Denis Kolb- noted that the monthly tornado drill will be on Thursday this week instead of on Tuesday.
 
                     d. Dawn Bunch  – monthly report in packets.

                     e. Paula Brodie  – briefed the Board on a meeting of Camp Crowder’s 2014 Joint Land Use Study that she had attended. She noted that one of the things that came out of the meeting was that 1st Lieutenant Snyder will be notifying the City Hall from now on when they are discharging loud implosives at the camp. She said that they were not aware that people in Goodman call City Hall to find out what the loud explosions were. She stated that now the clerks will be better informed to pass the information along to the citizens.
        – noted that she had attended a Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council meeting where she heard Greg Bramwell from Rural Development say that they should be getting funds to help communities purchase storm sirens. She stated that she had asked him for information and he had emailed her that the City’s median household income, would allow them to receive a maximum grant eligibility of 35%. The Board noted that at the cost of the sirens there would not be enough grant funding to help purchase the siren.
      – stated that Michael Keels had sent her an email stating that the cost to cover the camera and sound for video conferencing would cost about $1,000.00.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $15,463.78.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $15,463.78. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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