COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday January 15, 2019

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday January 15, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Ron Johnson and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Asst. Chief Joe David, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were, Kevin Keeney, Jared Mackall, Roger and Carol Coe, Michael Richmond, Greg Beckner, Ed Tuomala and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and noted Ald. Keith Kohley was not present.

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting January 2, 2019. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on January 2, 2019. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar and Wilson voted aye Ald. Johnson abstained.

The Board discussed by title only the second reading of Bill NO. 2019-486 Ord. NO. 2019-496, increasing the residential water rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. Ald. Johnson noted that on the bottom of the ordinance it is written out Three dollars and fifty cents and in prentices it says ($3.79). The written out part needs corrected. Ald. Wilson moved to approve by title only the second reading of Bill NO. 2019-486 Ord. NO. 2019-496, increasing the residential water rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons with the correction to Three dollars and seventy nine cents. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed by title only the second reading of Bill NO. 2019-487 Ord. NO. 2019-497, increasing the commercial water rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. Ald. Johnson moved to approve by title only the second reading of Bill NO. 2019-487 Ord. NO. 2019-497, increasing the commercial water rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed by title only the Second reading of Bill NO. 2019-488 Ord. NO. 2019-498, increasing the sewer rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. Ald. Wilson moved to approve by title only the Second reading of Bill NO. 2019-488 Ord. NO. 2019-498, increasing the sewer rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Discuss possible rebuild of Community Building: Mayor Richmond noted it was brought up at the last meeting that the money is still there for the community building, but does the Board want to consider rebuilding? Greg noted he had brought up the roads are going to need repaired after the school is rebuilt. City Supervisor Brodie noted there are also grading and drainage issues that will need to be addressed. Ald. Wilson noted the Betterment Club spent a lot of time and money building that building. It was also mentioned there is always a need for a building. It was asked how big the building was. It was noted the building was 40×60. Ald. Wilson then suggested looking into a Pole Building with the price including a slab as the old slab will need work to make the plumbing usable as there is a problem with the drains. It was also discussed adding a strip to make the building bigger after fixing the drain issue. Mayor Richmond noted that he is not sure how much the school plans on doing with the roads, if any. Greg noted he does not want the City to have to spend any money on the roads because of the school being rebuilt. It was agreed there will need to be further discussion on the issue and asked that it be put on the next agenda.

Old business: Michael Richmond brought up having the Christmas Train back if the City would be advantageous to it. It was asked to be put on the next agenda.

New business: None

Citizens business: None

Department head reports
Curt Drake: Chief Drake noted he had given the Board the year end totals for the call and citation list.

Curt then noted there was a recall on the Dodge truck and he also has a tail light out. He has an appointment Friday to get both issues fixed.

Curt turned it over to Asst. Chief Joe David.

Asst. Chief David noted that Curt had him create a Drug Interdiction initiative (DII), in July of 2017 to get rid of the drug issue in Goodman. They began targeting 15 houses known for drug activity. Four of those houses were considered high profile. Through assistance from the state and contacts, the Police Department targeted those houses. By the second quarter of 2018, county had a person in place dedicated to reducing drug activity; contacts hit a dead-end and dried up. Officer Joe David continued working on the issue. Of the 15 houses, two of the four high profile houses are off the list and the other two have been reduced to a medium profile. During the last year and a half, the drug activity has reduced by 87%, reported Asst. Chief Joe David. Mayor Richmond and the Board thanked Asst. Chief David for all his hard work.

Denis Kolb: Not present.

David Brodie: David noted that in December 2018, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), came and did an inspection. The casing on well #1 should project about 12 inches from the floor and right now it is only projecting at about 4 inches. It was recommended that the next time the pump is pulled, to fix the casing.

David then noted that the existing tap used for the new way to turn the pump on and off now at well #1 will need replaced with a new tap before chlorination.

David also noted he needed to get a set of scales for well #2. There are chlorine gas cylinders that should be weighed and will need the scales for it. He believes he can get a set for around $200.00. Ald. Wilson moved to have David get a set of scales used to weigh the chlorine gas cylinders for up to $400.00. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Meghan Sexson: You have your December report and the delinquent statements were sent out.

Karla McNorton: You have your December Financial Statement.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $34,408.30 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $34,408.30 including transfers. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

COUNCIL MEETING

Wednesday January 2, 2019

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Wednesday January 2, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley and Alice Kezar. Also present were Police Chief Curt Drake, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Jared and Erica Mackall, Delana Edens and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and noted Ald. Johnson was not present.

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting December 18, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on December 18, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed by title only the first reading of Bill NO. 2019-486 Ord. NO. 2019-496, increasing the residential water rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. Ald. WIlson moved to approve by title only the first reading of Bill NO. 2019-486 Ord. NO. 2019-496, increasing the residential water rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. . Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed by title only the first reading of Bill NO. 2019-487 Ord. NO. 2019-497, increasing the commercial water rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. Ald. Kohley moved to approve by title only the first reading of Bill NO. 2019-487 Ord. NO. 2019-497, increasing the commercial water rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons.

Ald.Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed by title only the first reading of Bill NO. 2019-488 Ord. NO. 2019-498, increasing the sewer rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. Ald. Kohley moved to approve by title only the first reading of Bill NO. 2019-488 Ord. NO. 2019-498, increasing the sewer rates by $1.00 for the first 1000 gallons. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Old business: Ald. Kohley asked if the Fire Department had received the gravel for the alley. Chief Drake noted he believed they did. He noted he has seen the Morgan’s in the area doing work.

New business: City Clerk McNorton noted that at the budget meeting she was asked to find out if there was a time frame for rebuilding the Community Bldg. The City has two years for the date of loss to rebuild. If the bldg. is not completed by that time, the City will lose $2,248.24. We have $67,000.00 dollars to spend on replacing the Community Bldg.by April 4, 2019 or we lose $2, 248.24. It was discussed looking into the need for having one or putting the funds to use for other things like streets that need repaired. It was asked to be put on the next agenda.

Citizens business: None

Department head reports:

Curt Drake: Nothing to report

Denis Kolb: Not present

Dana Cornwell: Tires discussed and approved for $820.00 at the last meeting for the White Ford will be installed and paid for tomorrow.

Meghan Sexson: Not present

Karla McNorton: Nothing to report

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $37,821.83 including transfers. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $37,821.83 including transfers. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday December 18, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday December 18, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Alice Kezar and Ron Johnson. Also present were Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Kevin Keeney, Darrell Sarratt, Jared and Erica Mackall, Roger and Carol Coe and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

The Board discussed the minutes from the special meeting December 3, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting held on December 3, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting December 4, 2018. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on December 4, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from the special meeting December 10, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting held on December 10, 2018. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor noted this will be the first of two readings. The Board discussed by title only the first reading of Bill NO. 2018-485 Ord. NO. 2018-495, regarding the 2019 budget. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the first reading by title only of Bill NO. 2018-485 Ord. NO. 2018-495, regarding the 2019 budget. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor noted this is the second reading. The Board discussed by title only the second reading of Bill NO. 2018-485 Ord. NO. 2018-495, regarding the 2019 budget. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the first reading by title only of Bill NO. 2018-485 Ord. NO. 2018-495, regarding the 2019 budget. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Old business: Mayor Richmond brought up the gazebo and noted he was not sure where the money would come from but, he had discussed with City Supervisor David Brodie about talking to Sam Boblett and see if he could measure and cut the wood the City purchased. Then Mayor Richmond noted he would talk with the Betterment Club, the Police and Fire Department and the City employees about helping put it together in the spring. Mayor Richmond would also like to see if the churches would provide food and all of us could probably get it put up in a day. After the gazebo was completed, maybe we could have a plaque made with who all helped with the project. The Board agreed that was a good idea.

New business:

Stan Marion discussed with the Board annexing the property previously known as the Seventy One Club into the City Limits. (This property is Located at 912 State Hwy 59.) Mr. Marion purchased the property and began clearing the lot. It has 249 feet of frontage on Hwy 59 and is 105 feet deep. He is planning on putting up a 30×85 foot building for rental property. Some of the building will be for the Ozark Health Facility. It was noted that he will need to get with the Planning and Zoning Committee to discuss the annexation. Mayor Richmond noted that the Planning and Zoning Committee will have a meeting January 3, 2019 at 6:00. Mr. Marion can discuss his plans with the Committee on that date and a Public Hearing can then be scheduled.

Ald. Wilson brought up giving the City Employees and Christmas bonus of $50.00 each. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to give each employee and $50.00 Christmas bonus. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson then brought up Monday December 24, 2018 (Christmas Eve) being water shut off day and moving that to January 3, 2019. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to have the water shut off day moved from Monday December 24, 2018 to January 3, 2019. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson also mentioned moving the first meeting in January from Tuesday the 1st (first) to Wednesday the 2nd (second) of 2019 as the 1st (first) is New Year’s Day. It was agreed by the Board it should be moved. Ald. Wilson moved to have the January meeting moved from the first to the second of 2019. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Darrell Sarratt informed the Board that the alley by the fire station is in need of having gravel put down. Mr. Sarratt is asking the Board to purchase the gravel. It was noted having it spread as well as City Supervisor Brodie does not have the time. Mayor Richmond noted it is in bad shape and needs attention. Ald. Johnson brought up the bus stop he had mentioned previously. After a brief discussion, Ald. Kohley moved to have 2 loads of gravel brought in by Morgan’s Backhoe and put down at the alley and spread it. Any remaining would be put at the bus stop on Main St. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizens business: None

Department head reports:
Curt Drake: Chief Drake provided the November report of calls and stops and noted he had two from October he added to this report.

Ald. Kohley asked Chief Drake how the police vehicles were running. Chief Drake noted they are running good. Ald. Kohley then asked Drake if he had spoken to the new owners of D & D Auto (Brother-N-Law Garage) about servicing the City vehicles. Chief Drake noted that it sounded to him like he was interested.

Denis Kolb: Nothing to report

David Brodie: Asst. City Clerk Cornwell asked on David’s behalf about getting new 10 ply tires for the white Ford for $810.00. It was asked if the tires were a quote from Goodman Tire and Auto. Cornwell replied they were. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to get new tires for the white Ford from Goodman Tire and Auto for $810.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Meghan Sexson: Nothing to report

Karla McNorton- McNorton asked about closing Monday December 24, 2018 since shut off day has been moved to January 3, 2019. The City workers normally come in for half the day on the December 24th. The employees will be off for the weekend and then will come in for half the day and then be off on Tuesday for Christmas. After a brief discussion, Ald. Kohley moved to close on December 24, 2018. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

City Clerk McNorton noted Linda Sharp came in today and provided a picture and floor plan for the double wide the Board approved at the November 21, 2017 meeting. Linda noted she plans to have it in and set up by the end of January. City Clerk McNorton also noted she also paid the variance fee.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $25,518.74 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $25,518.74 including transfers. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

SPECIAL BOARD OF ALDERMEN

December 10, 2018 

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley, Ron Johnson and Calvin Wilson. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Visitors present were Lois Kolb and Larry Darcy.  

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. 

The Board of Alderman worked on budget for 2019. 

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

 

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday December 4, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday December 4, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Alice Kezar and Ron Johnson. Also present were City supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Kevin Keeney, Tammie Davis, Lisa McCool-Rataczek from McDonald County 911 and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

The Board discussed the minutes from November 20, 2018. Ald. Wilson asked about a correction noted on new minutes the City Clerk had provided before the meeting started. City Clerk McNorton noted she had noticed an error it had her as making the candidate filing notice at the last meeting and she had made that and two other corrections. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on November 20, 2018 with the corrections. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye and Ald. Kohley abstained.

Unfinished business: City Supervisor David Brodie noted he had spoken to Jerry Wiley

on the properties at 122 and 122 ½ N. Wall St. Jerry told David that they have no money to work on the property. They really don’t want to sell it or get a loan to fix it. David informed him the City will be sending a letter explaining the condemnation process with the expectations and timeframe. Ald. Kohley moved to send Jerry Wiley a condemnation letter. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the IRIS system for safe room at Goodman Elementary. Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb explained that he wanted to establish a communication system for the City and Police. The system would allow you to send out information about events by the City, Amber Alerts, church functions, and clinics and possibly school information as well, like they close early for inclement weather. It would be for communication only and would be from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., anything after 5:00 P.M. would be for emergency purposes only. Lisa McCool-Rataczak asked if it would be part of 911. Denis noted he wanted it for Goodman only. Mayor Richmond asked doesn’t the City already have this. Do we really need this other system and does any other City have it.

Mayor Richmond noted he doesn’t feel we need this system. Lisa McCool-Rataczek noted that you can do that with the IRIS system already in place and she would be happy to get with Denis and show him how to customize the system for just the Goodman residents and to add any residents who wanted to be on the system. It was agreed by the Board to table the discussion to a later date closer to when the school is going to open.

Mayor Richmond noted he has not spoken with the AG teacher about the gazebo yet and would like to wait till after the budget and the holidays. David then noted that he had some bids on the gazebo.

New business: Lisa McCool-Rataczek explained to the Board that during and emergency call on Rt. C, they ended up going to the incorrect address and it ended up taking 10 additional minutes to get to the correct address because Rt. B Hwy off of 49 and Rt. C is East of 49, then Rt. C picks up on the Eastern and Western side of town. There are possible repeated addresses. She asked if the Board would consider annexing it the portion of Rt. C to 49 and changing the name. Lisa noted she had contacted MODOT (Missouri Department of Transportation and they refused to change the name. Mayor Richmond noted we would have to ask the landowners and explain the situation. Mayor Richmond then noted the City would love to assist so there are no more incidents like this and a possible loss of life. It was suggested to contact our State representative about the issue. It was also suggested to contact Bill Lant and see who he suggests contacting about the issue and addresses being changed.

Citizens business: None

Department head reports:

Curt Drake: Curt noted he had faxed a letter to Kansas City Southern about stopping the train for the Christmas parade Saturday December 8, 2018 and dispatch will follow up the day of the parade and make sure it is stopped.

Denis Kolb: Dennis noted there is a possibility of ice and snow Thursday and Friday. Keith then thanked Curt, Joe and Levi for checking the storms.

David Brodie: David explained that the backhoe had two cylinders leaking and he would like to take them to Walts Tractor and have it taken care of. Ald. Wilson moved to have Davis repair the cylinders on the backhoe. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Meghan Sexson: Not present

Karla McNorton: Nothing to report.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $33,546.89 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $33,546.89 including transfers. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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