The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on Tuesday night October 9, 2012 at 6:30 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Kristin Lett, Calvin Wilson and Bill Hess. Also present were City Clerk Paula Brodie, Asst. City Clerk Karla McNorton, and Tax Collector Dawn Bunch. Guests included Todd White and J.R. Fisher.

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.

The Board received a demonstration on the nCourt Debit/Credit Card Payment collection program from     Todd White. Mr. White answered questions from the Board, the Clerk, the Water Clerk and the Tax Collector. The Board agreed that they thought the program would be satisfactory. The Mayor noted that on the agenda it did not say that the Board would vote on the program so he felt that they should wait to vote until the next regular meeting on October 16, 2012.

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

The Board of Aldermen held a meeting on Tuesday night October 2, 2012 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Kristin Lett, Calvin Wilson and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief of Police Tom West, City Clerk Paula Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Dawn Bunch and Officer Curt Drake. Many Guests included Kyle Hill, Joyce Haynes, Lois Kolb, J.R. Fisher, Steve Wimpey, Jim Morgan and Danny Gray.

The Mayor called the meeting to order.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the meeting on September 18, 2012. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Lett, Hess, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor opened the bids to demolish the house at 122 N. School Street. They were as follows:

1. Wilson Distributing. $32,800.00, 2. Morgan’s Backhoe $5,950.00 and 3. Southwest CMF. $13,400.00.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bid from Morgan’s Backhoe for the demolition of 122 School Street in the amount of $5,950.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor noted that the next item on the agenda was to acknowledge Valerie and Fred Branstetter to discuss requests for variances from Chapter 415. He noted that they were not present and David stated that they had not talked to him yet. The Board tabled further discussion until the next regular meeting.

The Board discussed the coverage changes on property insurance through MOPERM. The Board tabled until the next regular meeting.

Department head reports:

Tom West- informed the board about two arrests that the Drug Task Force was involved in, one of them being a shake and bake operation in a home in the Goodman City Limits. He stated that one of the people had been injured, that the land lord had now done an eviction and that there were 5 dogs left in the residence that the city employees had picked up.

                 – informed the Board that the new patrol unit was here and almost ready to go.

                 -stated that Max Mace who owns an air conditioner business on Main Street would like permission to place an overseas storage unit behind his business to store supplies in. David stated that the City Code requires all out buildings to be 5’ off the property line. Ald. Hess stated that he would like to see a drawing of exactly where he was going to place the unit on his property and a written request. Ald. Wilson agreed and stated that the overseas storage units come in various sizes, so they would need to know that also.

The Board tabled until the next meeting.

David Brodie- informed the Board that he had checked on prices for a multi gas detector. He said that the one he thought was needed was from USA Blue Book for $865.00 and that he would need to order a $35.00 protective boot too. He noted that it was designed to recognize four different gasses. Ald. Wilson said he talked with one of the Waste Water operators from Neosho, who said the insurance company might not pay if someone was hurt and they had not provided a detector. David stated that the detector ran on lithium batteries. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the Honeywell Multi Gas Detector for $900.00. Ald. Kohley second. Ald. Kohley, Lett, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

                       – informed the Board that he had been talking with a representative from Haynes Equipment company who provided the original UV System for the treatment plant when it was built, about  how to replace the UV lights. He said that he was told that they can retrofit the channel and put in 5 sets of UV lights, with a bolt in swap. David stated that he had an estimate of around $30,000.00 to replace the whole channel and lighting system. He said that Haynes Equipment said that the city could purchase replacement parts and the lights for around $14,000.00. The lights are made by a company by the name of Glasco. David said after he gets the lights and ballasts in, he will be able to tell if he can install them himself. He told the Board that they might have to hire someone to do the actual installation if he can’t. He said that right now the city has a 6 section light system and purchasing the new system will change it to 5 sections. Haynes guaranteed that the city will be able to purchase replacement parts for the new system. David said that he had talked to the DNR permit people who said that if the city uses the same channel and switches out parts there will not be a need for a DNR Building Permit. He informed the Board that it will take 8 weeks to get the lights and parts. David noted that the system is running with 5 banks of lights. Ald. Wilson moved to allow David to order the UV lights from Haynes Equipment Company in the amount of $14,000.00. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

                       – stated that the Board needed to put out for bids the repairs needed on the lift stations. He stated that the check valves were leaking back making the pumps work twice as hard. He said that when the check valves are being replaced a sewer truck will need to be used as the pumps will be shut off, so the sewage will have to be hauled to the treatment plant manually. Ald. Wilson moved to have David draw up plans and put out bids for the lift station repairs. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Lett and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

                       – reported that the resident at 105 W. Garner is concerned about a dead tree that is close to her house. He stated that he checked the tree out and that it was on the property line between the treatment plant and her double wide trailer. The Board agreed to look at it before the next meeting to see what needs to be done.

Denis Kolb    – noted that McDonald County 911 will be handling the cities IRIS members from now on.

Dawn Bunch –  

Paula Brodie  – informed the Board after discussion with three companies who handle online credit card payments she believed that nCourt would be the best one for the City to use. She said that the City of Pineville has used nCourt for several years and recommends them highly. The Board asked for her to set up a time for them to receive a demonstration on how the system will work. They agreed that 6:30PM on the 9^th or 18^th of October would be good if it can be arranged.

                       – noted that Phillip and Dan Ross from Carthage has bought the Britt property on South School Street and are going to begin building two houses in a couple of weeks.

                        -noted that she had placed in the Boards packets an email from MML in regards to  the MML Southwest Regional Dinner Meeting in Bolivar on October 30,2012. She noted that the Board needs to RSVP by October 26^th.                                                         

                       -noted that she had enclosed in their packets an article on Use Tax revenues that was printed in the last issue of the MML magazine. She noted that if the Board wanted to consider placing the Use Tax issue on the April ballot it would need to do so quickly as an ordinance would need to be drawn up and approved and the information forwarded to the County clerk before the end of the year.

                       -noted that she had included in their packet information on what NIMS training they need to have as the Board of Aldermen and Mayor.

     The Board discussed the following old business:

      Steve Wimpey stated that David Sarratt took him and JR Fisher on a tour of the Sewer  Treatment Plant. He said that he wanted to complement David for giving them an informative tour.

Ald. Lett asked when David Sarratt would be starting his classes to receive his ‘D’ license. David stated that David Sarratt starts his class in the morning in Springfield and they will be two days a week for 6 weeks.

Ald. Kohley asked to move the Barbeque to the 14^th instead of the 7^th. The Board agreed.                                 

The Board discussed the following new business:  

Ald. Kohley noted that the Goodman sign is out. David said he talked with Neosho to see who they use. He said that they said they use the same company we use. David was asked to get a quote on the needed repairs.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $56,239.18 including transfers. The Clerk noted that the new patrol truck was on the bill sheet which made the bills look higher than usual. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $56,239.18 including transfers. Ald. Kohley seconded.  Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

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

The Board of Aldermen held a meeting on Tuesday night October 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Kristin Lett and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief of Police Tom West, Tax Collector Dawn Bunch, City Clerk Paula Brodie, Asst. City Clerk Karla McNorton, and Emergency management Director Denis Kolb. Guests included Valarie and Fred Branstetter, Doug Williams, Crystal Vaughn, Lois Kolb, Joel Gaona and J.R. Fisher. Ald. Wilson was not present.

The Mayor called the meeting to order.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the meeting on October 2, 2012. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the Special meeting on October 9, 2012. Ald. Lett moved to approve the minutes. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Lett,  and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor acknowledged Joel Gaona who was present to discuss averaging his water/sewer bill. Mr. Gaona stated that he had a water leak and had repaired it. He wanted to know if the Board would average his bill.

Ald. Lett moved to approve averaging Mr. Gaona’s water and sewer bill from 110 W Frazier. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor acknowledged Doug Williams who spoke for Valerie and Fred Branstetter, the owners of the Sawmill Trailer park. Mr. Williams stated that they were present to discuss requests for variances from Chapter 415 the Mobile Home Park ordinance. Mr. Williams stated that the trailer park was close to being in compliance with the Mobil Home Park Ordinance. He stated that most of the Mobil homes were spaced correctly that they were all serviced with water, sewer and septic. Mr. Williams stated that the main thing in the Mobile Home Ordinance that they needed a variance for was blacktopping of the streets. He stated that paving would be a financial burden on Fred and Valarie. He noted that in the future they will be forced to hook the trailers to the city sewers, which will be a huge expense. He noted that even if they were exempted from the requirements of the Mobile Home Ordinance, they would still have to comply with all of the other city ordinances just like everyone else in town does.

The Mayor stated that he believed that the Board was willing to work with Mr. and Mrs. Branstetter in regards to giving them variances on parts of the Mobile Home Ordinance. Mr. Williams stated that he felt that the Sawmill Trailer park should have been exempted completely in the first place as it was already an established park before the ordinance was passed. The Board discussed the possibility of changing Section 415. 120, number (2) to say that all parks that were already in the city before the ordinance was approved should be grandfathered in with no exceptions.

Ald. Lett moved to approve changing Section 415.120 (2) of the Mobile Home Ordinance making current mobile home parks exempt from the Mobile Home Park Ordinance.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor noted that Max Mace was not present. Chief West stated that Mr. Mace had an emergency call and would be present at the next meeting. The Board tabled discussion until next meeting.

The Board discussed the suggested coverage changes on the MOPERM property insurance. The Clerk noted that she had gotten prices per foot for all of the City buildings from two different contractors. She noted that the Police Department, the City Hall, the Community Building were all well over the replacement costs, using the per foot prices from the two contractors.  The Mayor asked if the Board wanted to go ahead and change the values so that MOPERM could give the City a quote on the coverage. He noted that if there was not enough savings on the lower premium then they could raise the values back to the original numbers. Ald. Lett moved to approve changing the property values for the MOPERM insurance. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Lett, and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

       The Board of Aldermen discussed what to do about the tree behind the property at 105 W. Garner. David said the tree is dead and tall enough to hit the trailer if it did fall. He said it could be taken down and left. The Mayor asked if there were any other trees around town that need to be removed  David said that right now he doesn’t know of any more trees on City property that need to be cut down. Ald. Lett asked if Scott Mitchell would cut it down. David stated that the Board had always used Scott to cut down other trees.

Ald. Lett moved to approve hiring Scott Mitchell to cut the tree down on the City property bordering the property at 105 W. Garner. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Lett, Kohley and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed accepting nCourt to handle the online payment program for the City. Mr. Fisher asked how much it costs and was told there was no charge to the City however those wishing to use the service will pay a service fee. Ald. Lett moved to approve using nCourt to handle the online payment program. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed purchasing a sign for the Stay and Play Park.  The Clerk showed them 3 variations of a proposed sign. The Board all agreed that any of the three was satisfactory and left it to the clerks to choose. Ald. Kohley moved to purchase the sign. Ald. Lett seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

The Department heads gave the following reports:

Tom West-had nothing to report.

David Brodie- Noted that the roof on the well house on Barlow Street needs to be replaced. He stated that it was a rubber membrane and had a dome in the top. The dome is designed so that when the pump needs to be pulled it can be pulled through the roof. He also noted that the soffit at the Police Department needs to be replaced and guttering installed. 

Ald. Lett moved to run an advertisement asking for estimates on repairing the well house roof. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Lett and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Lett moved to get estimates on repairing the soffits on the roof of the police department.  Ald. Kohley suggested changing the motion to include the guttering. Ald. Lett changed her motion to include the repairs and guttering on the police dept. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

David stated that Kenneth Gideon would like to purchase an old oiler that has been stored for years at the treatment plant. It was noted to run an advertisement would cost more than what the oiler was worth. The Mayor asked the Clerk to find out if they could just post a notice around town that the City was taking bids on the oiler.

Denis Kolb- stated that Keith Kohley had been using his own laptop at the Emergency Management Department for several years. He said that the LCD screen was not working and that Elk River Computers would repair it for $168.78. He asked the Board to help with the repair costs. Mr. Kolb stated that most of the equipment in the Emergency Management Department had been supplied by himself and Keith. He said that they have not asked for much and he felt it was only fair that if the wireless laptop was being used for Emergency Management the City should help repair it. Ald. Lett stated that she did not like the idea of the Board using Citizens money on repairing something that goes out of the City’s offices for personal use. The Mayor suggested that the Board consider purchasing a new laptop for the Emergency Management Department when they are working on the city budget.

Keith Kohley stated that the Board had gone out of its way to help the ballpark but they do not do anything for the Emergency Management Department. He said that he did not believe that the Board realized the hours he and Denis have worked at the Emergency Management Department. Ald. Lett stated that she believed that the Board had recently purchased a new computer monitor for the Emergency Management Department. The Mayor stated that he felt the Board should discuss the request at the budget meeting. He noted that the Emergency Management Department was appreciated but that it might be better to discuss any funding for the Emergency Management Department during a budget meeting.  

Dawn Bunch –stated that the statements would be ready in about two weeks and that this year’s tax statements will be single sheets of paper. She noted that Brenda Gordon had offered to make a second copy for the City records and to fold the statements with their new folding machine before sending them to the City to mail out.

Paula Brodie –-noted the email on the MML Southwest Regional Dinner Meeting in Boliver. (RSVP must be by October 26, 2012).

                       -noted that a sample Use Tax Ordinance was in the Boards packet. The Board agreed to discuss placing the Use Tax on the April ballot at the next meeting.

                       -noted that the Board received the September financial statements in their packets.

The Board discussed the following old business:

Ald. Kohley asked when Swift would be here to do the street repairs. David said that he had talked with them just this morning and they said they would start in about three weeks.

Denis Kolb reported that Lisa McCool had told him that the siren would be fixed on October 22^nd.

Ald. Kohley noted that the City of Goodman sign had been repaired. David stated that they fixed two transformers.

The Mayor stated that he would like to see what kind of signs could be made to show directions to the City Hall.

The Board discussed the following new business:

Mr. Fisher asked why the Board was considering raising taxes instead of cutting expenses. It was noted that the use tax would only be charged if the citizens approved it at the April election. Mr. Fisher asked why the Board farmed out jobs that the city employees could do. He asked why the city was paying for mowing when the Recreation Department had a brand new $10,000.00 mower. He said he was sure they would let the city employees use it. He asked if it was not true that the Board had spent more on mowing than was budgeted for mowing. The Clerk said she did not think so because of the drought last year and this year. The Mayor noted that the Board had chosen to hire out part of the mowing during budget discussions. It was noted that the Terra Lewis Park, the Well houses, the water tower, the City Hall the City Park, the Police Station and the helicopter pad were all mowed by the contractor. It was noted that the contractor mows as needed not every other week and is paid $150.00 each time he mows.

Chief West stated that he had a three day conference coming up in December. He asked that the Board approve to pay $49.00 a night for three nights for the winter conference. Ald. Lett moved to approve Tom attending the conference and paying $150.00 for three nights. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Lett, Kohley and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

Chief West asked if David could trim the tree that is covering the speed limit sign on Garner just before you get to Highland Terrace. David said he would look at it and that even though it is on private property if it is covering the speed limit sign they can trim it.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $17,185.73 including transfers. Ald. Lett moved to approve the bills in the amount of $17,185.73 including transfers. Ald. Kohley seconded.  Ald. Hess, Kohley and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

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

__________________________ 

Greg Richmond, Mayor

 

Attest:_____________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Approved: ____________________

                                                                              Date: _____________

The Board of Aldermen held a meeting on Tuesday night September 18 2012 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Kristin Lett, Calvin Wilson and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, City Clerk Paula Brodie, Officer Curt Drake, and Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb. Guest included J.R. Fisher, Joyce Haynes and Steve Wimpey

The Mayor called the meeting to order.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the meeting on September 4, 2012. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Lett, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the condemnation of 122 N. School Street with the Mayor going over what steps the Board had already taken in regards to the condemnation procedure. It was noted that the Board had tried to contact the land owner by mail and newspaper ad per the City’s Code. The Mayor noted that the next step was to place an advertisement for bids to demolish the house. The cost to demolish the house will be added to the property taxes as a lien.  Ald. Wilson moved to have the Clerk place an advertisement for bids to demolish the house at 122 N. School Street. Ald. Kohley second. Ald. Kohley, Lett, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

David stated that the bid should include the removal of the house, hauling off the debris and filling in the basement with fill dirt. The Board agreed and noted that the bids should be opened on October 2, 2012.

 The department heads gave the following reports:

Tom West- was not present but Officer Curt Drake stated the new police vehicle is in Jefferson City at the Dealership and that Tom will talk to them when he gets back on Monday to make arrangements to get it delivered.

David Brodie- told the Board that he had been looking into purchasing a multi gas detector. He said that he has been getting down into manholes and pits without checking for deadly gases first. He said that he should be using a gas detector first. He noted that at a recent class he went to on hazard materials, they told them that they should have a gas detector to use prior to entering any pits, manholes, etc. He asked the Board if they would be agreeable for him to get some prices together to give them at the next meeting. They agreed.

Denis Kolb- had nothing to report. Keith asked the Board if they would be willing to pay to have his lap top repaired. He said he had purchased his own laptop about 3 years ago and had been using it in the emergency management department. He said that the screen has almost gone black and he would like to get it looked at. The Board agreed to have the Clerk contact Michael Keels to see if he thought it might be repairable.

Denis was asked if 911 had responded to the City’s request to take over its IRIS membership. Ald. Wilson reported that the next 911 Board meeting was the next night and he was going to find out. The Clerk noted that most of the memberships were coming due and there had already been someone in to pay their next year’s membership.

Dawn Bunch – not present

Paula Brodie – discussed memo to Board about accepting Credit/Debit cards for payment.

The Board agreed to have the Clerk get more information from companies that offer the service to handle Credit/Debit cards and to set up times for demonstrations on how the programs work.

                       – note the Board received the August Financial Statements in their packets.

                        -note the memo to the Board about picking up bulky rubbish. Clerk noted that the Water Clerk is going to place a notice on everyone’s water bill regarding the pickup of bulky rubbish items, and that a notice was posted in the City Hall and placed on the City’s Web page.

The Board discussed the following old business:

Ald. Kohley asked what day they wanted to set the City employees annual barbeque. It was agreed to hold it on October 7^th and if it rains to hold it the next Sunday October 14^th.

Steve Wimpey asked if he could get a tour of the treatment plant and J.R. Fisher asked if he could tour it also. It was agreed that they needed to contact David to set up a time for them to tour.                            

The Board discussed the following new business:

Keith Kohley noted that their emergency management computers were being kicked off the internet all the time. The Clerk and Officer Drake noted that the same thing was happening at the City Hall and Police Department. It was noted that the City Hall, Police Department and Emergency Management Department are all on DSL through the Seneca Telephone. It was suggested someone contact the Seneca Telephone company to see if they know what’s going on.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $27,202.43 including transfers.  The Clerk noted that she had received all of Gilliam Electric’s paper work on the installing of the transfer switches. She noted that she had checked his entire payroll and that it was in compliance with the Department of Labor’s prevailing wage order. She said that she had Karla draw up the check as the Board had already approved the payment and the check will be listed on the next bill sheet on October 2, 2012. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $27,202.43 including transfers. Ald. Kohley seconded.  Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

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

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                                                                                                                                                                 Greg Richmond, Mayor

Attest:_____________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Approved: ____________________

Date: ________________

The Board of Aldermen held a meeting on Tuesday night September 4 2012 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Kristin Lett, Calvin Wilson and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, City Clerk Paula Brodie, Chief Tom West, Officer Curt Drake, Judge Clyde Davidson and Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb.

The Mayor called the meeting to order.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the meeting on August 21, 2012. Ald. Wilson stated that he had a correction on the August 21, 2012 minutes. He stated that the minutes reflected that on the motion for the first reading of Bill#2012-431 for Ord. #2012-441, Ald. Kohley voted twice. He said that his name should replace one of Ald. Kohley. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes, with the correction. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Lett and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the special meeting on August 27, 2012. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess and Lett voted aye with Ald. Wilson abstaining as he was not present during the August 27^th meeting.

The Mayor noted that the next item on the agenda was for the Board to discuss Bill # 201-432 for Ord#2012-442 which removes the words “under cover” from Section 210.690 (a).

The Mayor read Bill # 2012-432 for Ord. # 2012-442 for the second reading. Ald. Lett moved to approve the second reading of Bill # 2012-432 for Ord. #2012-442. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Lett and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Department heads gave the following reports:

Tom West- had no reports but questioned were the Board was on the condemnation on the house at 122 N. School. The Clerk noted that it was scheduled for the next Board meeting.

 

David Brodie- stated that he had been checking on replacing the UV lights at the treatment plant. He said he had talked to Byron Shaw, from the Department of Natural Resources about whether or not the city would need to get a construction permit. He said that if the City could use the channel that was already there and were just replacing the UV lights and fixtures no permit would be necessary. He said he had also contacted Steve Lett from Tri State Engineering to ask him if the project would need to be engineered. He said that Steve recommended contacting the people who installed the UV System to see if they could just do a complete replacement using the existing channel. He said Steve said if so the job would not need to be engineered. He said that he contacted Haynes who did the UV Lights when the plant was built. He said the man he talked with remembered the project and he said he would look into what could be done and get back with him.

He also reported that he had talked to Greg Perkins from DNR about the need to engineer the project. He said that Greg’s concern was if the UV lights were not engineered would they be what were needed for the final step of the city’s wastewater. David said that the city has not added any new industrial customers which might require stronger lights.

David reported that he had talked to E.C. West at the Department of Natural Resources class he had attended on Thursday about a class for David Sarratt to attend to get the schooling he needs to take his “D” wastewater test. He said that E.C. had given him a signup sheet for the next class that is beginning in October. He said that he had filled out the application for David and faxed. He noted that the class is two days a week, that the test for the “D” license would be after the completion of the class and the cost is $150.00.

Denis Kolb- was asked were 911 was on taking over the City’s members who were on the IRIS System. He reported that the 911 Board met the third week of the month and Lisa McCool was going to ask the Board if they would take over the city’s members on the IRIS system.

Dawn Bunch – written report had been given to the Board

Paula Brodie – reminded the Board about the need to go over the city’s insurance coverage. She stated that the representative from MOPEM had asked that the Board get updated appraisals of the City’s property. She said they recommended getting the square footage of all of the buildings to figure out how much insurance was needed for replacement costs. The MOPERM representative then recommended talking to builders from the area to see what the cost per square foot was for commercial buildings. David is going to look into square footage.

The Board discussed the following old business: David noted that he had ordered a couple of manhole risers to see which would work better. He said once he decided which one would work better he will order all of the rest. He said they should be in within a few weeks. He noted that Swift said they would be in town at the end of September or first of October.

Ald. Hess asked if anyone had talked with First Community bank again about their proposal.  The Mayor stated he had not but that he would talk with Jill from the Bank.

The Board discussed the following new business:   

David reported that there was a sewer main blocked up in the alley behind the Police Station, he had to call Neosho to bring their sewer truck to remove the stoppage. He said it was a difficult one to remove.

The Mayor asked if the City had ever held a citywide clean up. The Clerk noted that when Henson Trash got the bid as the Sanitation Collector for the city they asked for the citizens to place bulky items out all year long. The Mayor asked that the clerks look into placing a notice on the water bills, and a poster with pickup information on the bulletin board in the City Hall.

Crystal Vaughan stated that she had asked the Mayor in the past to find out why the speeders were not being stopped on Janice St. She said the Mayor had said he would get back to her on what he found out. He said he did talk with the Officers, asking them to patrol more and that he understood that all of the employees from the Hunte Corporation had been warned by their employer recently about speeding. He apologized to Mrs. Vaughan about not getting back with her stating he wasn’t aware that he was supposed to. Crystal Vaughan stated that there was a White Focus that had been observed several times speeding on Janice.

Ald. Kohley asked if they were going to hold the annual City’s employee Bar B Que. He asked those present to think about it.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $64,784.67 including transfers.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $64,784.67 including transfers. Ald. Kohley seconded.  Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Lett voted aye with 0 nays.

David noted that the City Hall air conditioner was not working correctly and that he was going to contact Roland Heating and Air first thing in the morning to check on it.  The Board agreed to have him contact them.

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Lett and Wilson voted aye with o nays .                                                                                    ______________________

                                                                                                      Greg Richmond, Mayor

Attest:_____________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk                                                                                          Approved: ____________________

                                                                                                                   Date: ________________