~~December 30, 2013 at 7:00PM.
Fourth budget meeting.

The Board of Aldermen held a special Budget meeting on Monday night December 2, 2013 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, City Clerk Paula Brodie and Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb. Guest included Lois Kolb. Ald. Kohley was not present.

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

The Board discussed the final changes to the budget. The Mayor noted that the Board had told Curt Drake that he would receive a $1.00 an hour raise on January 1, 2014.  The Board had agreed if raises could be worked into the budget they would give the rest of the employees $.40 cents an hour increase starting January 1, 2014. The Clerk reported that all of the accounts where in the black. She noted that both the water and sewer accounts were in the black more than the new increase the Board is going to vote on in January, 2014.

Mayor Richmond noted that the Ordinance would need to be voted on twice before the end of the year. He stated that the budget had to be in place before January 1, 2014.

Mayor Richmond read Bill # 2013-440 for Ordinance # 2013-450 by title only.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill #2013-440 for Ordinance #2013-450, an ordinance of the City of Goodman, Missouri, adopting the 2014 city budget.  Ald. Hess seconded.  Ald. Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
Mayor Richmond read Bill # 2013-440 for Ordinance # 2013-450 by title only.

Ald. Hess moved to approve the second reading of Bill #2013-440 for Ordinance #2013-450, an ordinance of the City of Goodman, Missouri, adopting the 2014 city budget. Ald. Kezar seconded.  Ald. Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
Ald. Wilson moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 PM. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.         

~~December 17, 2013 at 7:00PM.
Regular Board Meeting.

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night December 3, 2013 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, Officer Bill Cagle and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Lois Kolb, Katrina Hine from the McDonald County Press and Kim Gallardo.

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.  
The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the special budget meeting on Monday December 2, 2013. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on December 2, 2103.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on Tuesday December 3, 2013. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on Tuesday 3, 2013.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizens business. 

Kim Gallardo was acknowledged by the Mayor and asked the Board if she could have until January 1st to pay her current water/sewer bill. The Board agreed to give her until the 1st to pay.

The Board began the business section of the meeting starting with the following unfinished business:  

 1.  The Mayor noted that the Board had decided to vote on Bill # 2013-440 for Ordinance #2013-450 approving the 2014 Budget on December 30, 2013 to give the Clerk time to update the changes the Board had decided on at the budget meeting on December 16th. The Board had agreed to give each employee a $.40 cent raise starting January 1st.  The Mayor noted that the Board would need to vote on the ordinance twice as it has to be passed and approved before January 1, 2014.

 2. The Mayor stated that the Board had decided to raise the minimum water/sewer rates effective beginning February, 2014. He said they had agreed to a $.50 cent increase on the minimum Sewer rate and $.50 cents on the minimum water rate per month per service. He stated that the Board had received recommendations to raise the rates for the last three years from Rural Development, DNR and the City Auditor Nick Myers. He stated that the Board decided to go ahead and raise the rates this year as recommended.  Ald. Wilson moved to raise the water rates $.50 cents on the minimum on both the water and Sewer. Ald. Kohley seconded Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays. The Mayor noted that the cost to each service would be an increase of $1.00 a month.

 3. Discuss and vote to approve the Mayor signing the proposal from Liquid Engineering to inspect and clean out the water towers per DNR requirements.

Ald. Kohley moved to approve the Mayors signing the proposal from Liquid Engineering to clean and inspect both city water tanks.  Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

 4. Note that the bids for the cleanup of the property at 119 S. First Street will be opened at the meeting on January 7, 2013.

The Board began the next part of the meeting with the following new Business;

 1. The Board discussed a bid from General Code (Sullivan Publication) to update the City’s Code book with the State Statutes and with the ordinances passed during 2013.  Ald. Wilson  moved to approve the Mayors signing the proposal from General Code to update our code book.  Ald.  Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

 2.  The Board discussed whether or not to give Christmas gifts to the employees. It was noted that in the  past the Board had given turkeys, hams, memberships to Sam’s club and money. Ald. Kohley moved to  approve the giving of $40.00 to each employee for Christmas.  Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Wilson,  Kohley, Kezar and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

The Department heads gave the following reports:

         a. Chief Drake noted that they were having an issue with the Ford Expedition.  He noted that it had been in the shop for two days. He said Dan is trying to figure out what is wrong with it.
  
        b. David Brodie- was not present
       c. Denis Kolb- had no comments, however Keith Kohley informed the Board that there is going  to be more winter weather this weekend.
       d. Dawn Bunch  – was not present.
       e. Paula Brodie  –  note that the signups for open Board positions will be from December 17, 2013 until January 21, 2014. Positions open will be Northward Alderperson  (Calvin Wilson), Southward Alderperson (Keith Kohley) and Municipal Judge (Clyde Davidson). 
       –  note that the City Hall will be closed at 11:30 on December 24th, all day December 25th and January 1, 2014 for New Year’s Day.
       –  note that the City Hall will be open all day on December 31st, New Year’s  Eve.
       –  noted that Katrina had given her information about Prescription Drug Take Back boxes that the McDonald County Coalition is going to be placing around  the County. She thought that the Board might want to see about having one placed in Goodman. The Board discussed various places that it could be placed and asked Curt to look into it.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $55,065.80. Ald. Hess moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $55,065.80.47. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

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

~~December 16, 2013 at 7:00PM.
Third budget meeting.

The Board of Aldermen held a special Budget meeting on Monday night December 16, 2013 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar, Ald. Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, City Clerk Paula Brodie, Asst. City Clerk Karla McNorton and Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb.  Guest included Lois Kolb.

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

The Board discussed the 2014 Budget making final adjustments and final decisions. The Board proposed a $.40 cent an hour raise for all employees. The Board agreed to hold a final meeting on December 2013 at 7:00PM to vote on the final budget, with the raises and added changes.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at   7:59 PM.      

~~December 2, 2013 at 7:00PM.
Second budget meeting.

The Board of Aldermen held a special Budget meeting on Monday night December 2, 2013 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, City Clerk Paula Brodie, Asst. City Clerk Karla McNorton and Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb.

Ald. Kohley was not present.

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

Ald. Kohley joined the meeting at 7:06PM

The Board discussed the Water/Sewer/Street revenues and expenditures for the 2014 Budget.
The Board decided to hold the next budget meeting on December 16th at 7:00PM. 
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:38PM.  

 

~~December 3, 2013 at 7:00PM.
Regular Board Meeting.

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night December 3, 2013 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, Officer Bill Cagle and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Lois Kolb and Katrina Hine from the 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 Tuesday November 19, 2013. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on November 19, 2013.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on Tuesday November 26, 2013. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on November 26, 2013.  Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kezar, Wilson, Hess and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor noted that there were no Citizens present with business for the Board.

The Board began the business section of the meeting starting with the following unfinished business.
  
  l. They discussed renewing the membership with the Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council. It was noted that the City had been members for several years and that the Coordinating Council did help the City stay in compliance with solid waste management and hazardous mitigation planning.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve renewing the membership with Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council in the amount of $374.40.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following new business.

  1. They discussed signing the Mesothelioma Liability Election Form for Missouri Rural Services Workers Compensation Ins. Trust. The Clerk noted that the City’s workmen’s compensation insurance recommended signing the form.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve the Mayor’s signing the Mesothelioma Liability Election Form for Missouri Rural Services Workers Compensation Ins. Trust. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

  2. The Board discussed hiring Nick Myers to complete the 2013 Audit report. It was noted that Mr. Myers has been the auditor who has done the city’s audits for several years and the City had never had a problem with his reports.

Ald. Kohley moved to approve the Mayor’s signing the letter of engagement from Nick Myers to complete the 2013 Audit report. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

  3. The Board discussed getting more information about purchasing from the BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative. It was noted that they had been recommended by the Missouri Municipal League. The Clerk noted that anything purchased through them was supposed to be already put through the competitive procurement process. The Board agreed to allow the clerk to find out more information on the plan.

The Mayor noted that the Board had received an email from the McDonald County Press asking them if they would like to have an advertisement placed in the paper for the Annual Christmas parade. Ald. Wilson moved to purchase a 3 by 5 advertisement $107.50 Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.
 
The Department heads gave the following reports:
 
  a.  Chief Drake- noted that the City had definitely been approved for the grant Missouri Department of Safety grant that Officer Cagle had applied for. He also noted that Officer Bill Cagle has been offered a position in Jasper County and that he would recommend that the Board accepts Mr. Cagle’s resignation. Chief Drake noted that Mr. Cagle had a few things he had to complete before his final acceptance by Jasper County.  Ald. Wilson wished Officer Cagle luck in his new position.     
  
  b.  David Brodie- noted that the representative from Missouri Rural Water Association is coming tomorrow to start the GPS mapping.. He noted that they will be using a golf cart in case anyone asked about who was driving around in a golf cart.
                  – told the Board that he had a compressor blow up at the treatment plant. He said he had the spare parts to get it up and running but he would like permission to go and replace the parts. He stated that when the compressor goes out it shuts down his whole plant. He told the Board he believed the parts would be around $300.00. The Board agreed to let him purchase the parts and he told them that if they cost more than the $300.00 he would inform them prior to purchasing the parts.

    – he noted that the clerk had informed him that Mr. Brewington, owner of 119 S. First St. had received correspondence informing him that the City needed him to clean up his property. He was told that if he did not clean up the property, the City would clean it up and the cost would be added to his taxes as a lien. He said that he and Ald. Hess were going to draw up specifications stating what the City wanted done in regards to the cleanup of the property.  Once the specs are drawn up the Clerk is to run an advertisement so that people could bid on the project.
 
       c.  Denis Kolb.- stated he did not have anything for the Board. Keith Kohley told the Board about the winter storm that is supposed to hit the area in the next few days. He said the Emergency Management Department would keep the Board apprised of the situation.
 
                   d. Dawn Bunch  –  report only.
  e. Paula Brodie  –  noted that the signups for open Board positions will be from December 17, 2013 until January 21, 2014. Positions open will be Northward Alderperson (Calvin Wilson), Southward Alderperson (Keith Kohley) and Municipal Judge (Clyde Davidson). 
      
      –  note that the Christmas Parade is on December 14, 2013 at 1:00PM

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $17,401.27. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $17,401.47. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

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