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October 13, 2016

Special Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on Thursday night October 13, 2016 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Roger Coe and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Clerk Paula Brodie and Chief of Police Curt Drake. Visitors were Jennifer Drake, Ron Johnson Patricia Hill and Dorothy Beauchamp  

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

The Mayor noted that the Board had called the meeting to hold a closed session pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (3) to discuss the 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 the hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded at 7:00PM. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kezar, Coe and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

Mrs. Beauchamp asked to speak to the Board before they went into closed session. She was given permission to quickly state what she wanted to say. She stated that she and Patricia Hill were present to show their support for Chief Drake. She said she did not know what the circumstances were but she wanted the Board to know that Cut had always responded when she or Patricia needed him. She noted that he was always professional and courteous to them. She also wanted the Board to know that she knew they had a difficult job and that she appreciated them for all of the work they did.

The visitors then left the Board room and the Board and Chief Drake went into closed session at 7:05PM.

The Board came out of closed session at 8:55 PM.

Ald. Wilson made the motion to remove the 6 month probationary status from Chief Drake. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kohley, Coe and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00PM. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Wilson and Coe voted aye with 0 nays.                               

October 4, 2016

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Alderman held a regular meeting Tuesday night October 4.2016 at 7:00 P.M.

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley, Calvin Wilson and Roger Coe. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Senior Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and Asst. City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb, Carol Coe and Rita Greene from the McDonald County Press and many others. (Please see attached list)

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

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on September 20, 2016. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on September 20, 2016. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with zero nays.

The Board discussed the special meeting on September 26, 2016 and September 28, 2016. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting on September 26, 2016 and September 28, 2016 Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with zero nays.

The Mayor noted Helen Woodrum was not present to discuss her water bill. City Supervisor Brodie explained there was a leak from the meter to the house and it has been fixed. Ald. Wilson moved to average Helen Woodrum’s water bill in the amount of $82.65. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with zero nays.

The Mayor acknowledged Tammie Davis to discuss adding a light at/near her residence of 220 W. Splitlog Ave. Ms. Davis explained she moved here five years ago and takes pride in her community. It is very dark at her house and there have been a lot of thefts in the area. She has passed her own driveway at night and is afraid of 911 is called, they might pass her driveway as well. Ms. Davis also asked for more community information on the website. The Board asked City Supervisor Brodie to look at it at night and to talk with Empire District to see if it is possible since it is a State highway.

The Mayor acknowledged Adam Murphey to discuss having a concession stand for the Holiday Express. Mr. Murphey asked to sell hot chocolate, coffee, funnel cakes and fried pies. He also asked that no other vendors be allowed to sell the same items and he would give 10% of his profit to the City. Mayor Richmond explained he was not sure if vendors were able to be involved and he would have to talk to Kansas City Southern and see if vendors were allowed.

The Mayor noted Chris Brodie was not present to discuss the softball league. The discussion was tabled.

The board discussed the request of John Bunch to remove the sanitation line item from his water bill. Asst. City Clerk McNorton explained that the office workers felt it was like having a phone in your home. Whether you get or make a call or not, your still pay to have the service to be available. She also stated there would be no way to let the sanitation company know not to pick up at this address and to pick up at that one. So, if they did for some reason put trash out, his workers will not be looking at addresses at 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning and would pick it up. She also stated if the Board would like the line item removed, we can do it. We (the office workers) feel the Board should decide on a case by case basis as we do not want to be the ones who decide who gets charged and who doesn’t. Citizen Nathan Wagner stated he felt it should not be removed because when he was building his house, he had to pay for services that he was not using. Mr. Wagner doesn’t feel that it would be fair for Mr. Bunch’s trash service to be removed and he felt if it was removed it would be because of who the person is. Citizen Clyde Davidson stated that you can get a meter just for water if you didn’t want to be charged for sanitation. The discussion was tabled.

The Mayor opened the bids for the lighting replacement of the City Hall and the Police Station. The first bid was from L&M construction and Framing. To replace the lights with regular florescent lights, it will be $7825.00 and for LED lights it will be $9850.00. The second bid was from Gilliam Electric. To replace the lights with regular florescent lights, it will be $6700 and for LED lights it will be $9370.00. The third bid was from All Current Electric. To replace the lights with regular florescent lights, it will be $5360.00 and for LED lights; it will be $8054.36. A citizen commented that the lights could be changed out with different ballasts and bulbs and the lights would be four times brighter than they are now and cost thousands less than the bids received. The discussion was tabled.

Citizens Business- There were many citizens present to express their support for Chief Drake and it was asked by several citizens why the Board wanted to terminate him? The Mayor explained the Board held a closed meeting and in the open session of the meeting, the Board voted to ask for Chief Drake’s resignation. He then stated the Board had another meeting two days later and in the open session of that meeting, the Board voted to rescind their request for his resignation. The consensus from the citizens are they feel Chief Drake does a great job and has always helped them when they had an issue, whether they lived inside the City limits or not. There were several citizens who stated their dislike for Senior Officer Wynn and for the council members riding with the officers. It was asked if the Board members were covered by the insurance if something happened while they were riding with an officer. Mayor Richmond stated they were covered. The citizens felt the Board members should not be riding with the officers. Ald. Kezar explained she is only rides with the officers when a female is being transported.  It was asked if Chief Drake was present during any of the meetings. Mayor Richmond stated he was not present. Jennifer Drake asked the Board if they had notified Chief Drake if he was notified 10 days prior to having the first meeting? Mayor Richmond replied: I know the law you’re talking about and the Board voted in the open part of the first meeting to ask for his resignation. The Mayor stated he feels the Board did nothing wrong. The Board has set another meeting that will include Chief Drake, to discuss how to keep this situation from happening again.

Discuss old business: Mayor Richmond noted the Ozark Orchard Festival is this Saturday from 2:00 to 7:00 at the Ballpark. He noted there will be food, music, games, and announcements about events during the festival. He is hoping to get started on next year’s festival shortly after this one ends.

Discuss new business-There was no new business

Department Head Reports:

                                     Curt Drake-Stewart Asphalt was paving the parking lot across the street              

                                     and has some left over. They paved the front of the police station, enough                     

                                     for two vehicles to park on and ended up donating about thousand dollars

                                     in asphalt. He also noted cars have been moved inside the fence as

                                     requested.

                                     Denis Kolb- Nothing to report.                                    

                                    David Brodie- Took the Quit-Claim Deed down to County. We now own

                                    The rest of Pearl Street.

                                 Meghan Sexson- I will be getting the statements to be mailed at the end of

                                  the month and will need a check for that. I won’t know how much the check

                                  will need to be for until I get the statements.

                               Karla McNorton- Note the Insurance Property Valuation put in the packet for

                                                            review. Note top ten myths from MML in your packet.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

The Board discussed the bills from October 4, 2016 in the amount of $33, 363.66 including transfers.  Ald. Kezar made a motion to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $33, 363.66. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.

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

October 18, 2016

Regular Board Meeting

 

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night October 18, 2016 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Roger Coe and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Police Chief Curt Drake and Asst. City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb, Carol Coe, Raymond Mayfield, Shauna Landess, Joseph Lombardo, Carey O’Brien, Amanda Sowder, Kevin Keeney and Nathan Wagner.

  

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

 

The Board discussed the minutes from the public hearing on October 4, 2016.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the public hearing on October 4, 2016.

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

 

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on October 4, 2016.

Asst. City Clerk McNorton noted her computer had crashed and she had not yet printed the minutes

without the draft on it when it had crashed and she had to retype them. The wording is exactly the

same, it’s just not in the same location as the draft copy. She also noted she failed to get the Special

Meeting minutes put on the agenda to discuss and vote on, but I have provided each of you a copy

to be voted on. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the minutes from the meeting on October 4, 2016.

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

 

The Board discussed the open minutes from the Special Meeting October 13, 2016.

Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the meeting on October 13, 2016.

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

 

The Board discussed the demolition of Shauna Landess’s property at 108 W. Williams.

Shauna Landess explained to the Board she has been in the hospital on multiple occasions this year

and that her son is a licensed contractor and will be out of rehab on November 2^nd and we’re

planning to fix it and asked for more time. Ald. Wilson noted it has been in disrepair for 10 years.

Ald. Coe asked her how long she thought it would take to fix it and she replied: until her son looks at

it she really doesn’t know. She stated her son will come to the Board meeting after he looks at it and

inform the Board. The Board agreed to have her son come to the November 15^th meeting. The

discussion was tabled.

 

The Board discussed the removal of the Sanitation line item from John Bunch’s water bill.

Mayor Richmond noted it’s always been automatic on the bill. We can do it case by case if the

Board wants to. Nathan Wagner asked that the Board not do it on a case by case basis. He stated

He feels everyone should be treated the same way and trash could be put out and there would be no way to know. It was agreed to leave it for now.

 

 

The Mayor noted at the last meeting it was stated by a citizen that we could put in new ballasts and lights ourselves, it would be four times brighter and save thousands. He then noted that the City workers do not have a week or two worth of free time to spend replacing the lighting. It was discussed that City hall was built almost 30 years ago and nothing has really been done to it except painting the inside. If it’s going to be used for the next 20 years, we need to invest in repairs and maintenance. Mayor Richmond then read the bids for the lighting replacement of the City Hall and Police Station.

 

 They were as follows:

 

1. The first bid was from All Current Electric for regular florescent lighting, in the amount of $5360.96 and LED lighting in the amount of $ 8054.36.

 

2. The second bid was from Gilliam Electric for regular florescent lighting, in the amount of $ 6700.00 and LED lighting in the amount of $ 9370.00.

 

3. The third bid was from L&M Construction for regular florescent lighting, in the amount of $ 7825.00 and LED lighting in the amount of $9850.00.

 

The Board discussed if any of the bidders had done work for the City before. City Supervisor Brodie stated L&M Construction and Gilliam had, All Current had not, but seemed very professional when they came to look at what needed replaced. He also mentioned that Gilliam has done work for us before and one time spent a whole day trying to fix an issue and was not able to. Brodie asked them to send us a bill and they refused because they we’re unable to fix the problem. After a brief discussion Ald. Wilson moved to approve the lighting replacement for City Hall and the Police Station for Led lighting from Gilliam in the amount of $9370.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

 

The Board discussed the contract with the McDonald County Clerk’s office to print the City’s tax book and statements for 2016, in the amount of $600.00. Tax Collector Sexson noted it’s the same contract and the same amount as last year, so nothing has changed. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the signing of the contract with the McDonald County Clerk’s office to print the City’s tax book and statements for 2016, in the amount of $600.00.  Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

 

The Board discussed purchasing a new computer for City Hall. Mayor Richmond noted the City computer was 6 years old and got hacked. He also noted Keels Consulting had worked on it for several days and suggested a new computer should be considered. After a brief discussion, Ald. Kohley moved to approve a new computer from Keels Consulting in the amount of $2360.00 Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

 

 

Citizens Business:

 

Ray Mayfield brought up the piece of property he owns behind the school and he wants to build

several small houses on the property and a courtyard in the middle. He wanted to know what steps

he needed to take as the building requirements he was given only show for a single home new

construction. Mayor Richmond explained that it is zoned residential single family and it would need to be re-zoned to probably an R-2, residential two family and suggested Ray should bring in  his plans for the property and would have to pay the fee to have it rezoned and have a public hearing after 60 days. He also stated Ray might consider building duplexes.

 

Ray also asked about burning the brush and possibly other items on the property. Asst. City Clerk

McNorton stated he can burn the brush on his property, but he is not able to burn any construction

materials.

 

Amanda Sowder who lives at 204 S. Whited stated that she lives beside Tiffany Overturf and Shauna Landess. She noted that their Dogs bark all the time and she has a two year old daughter and it makes it very difficult for her daughter to sleep. She also mentioned the trailer owned by Terry Engle has two dogs that are running loose and one is not being fed.  Chief Drake stated Tiffany has no pet licenses, 4 dogs and she will be getting several tickets.

 

Old business:

 

Mayor Richmond noted the festival was a success, we made more than we spent and we’re hoping to

make it bigger and better next year. He noted he had a meeting set for Thursday about what went

wrong and what went right. The meeting was changed to Tuesday the 25^th at 7:00 as the Goodman

Elementary is having the Bikes, Books and BBQ. He then brought up the Christmas Train and that

we need to start making plans. Curt mentioned having a meeting before the next regular meeting. He

also mentioned all his officers are available for the holiday express and we should get with Mike

Hall and we may need to hire more officers for the event as we want everyone to be safe.

Mayor Richmond suggested talking to other towns who have had the Holiday Express about what

they could’ve done differently.

 

New Business:

 

Kevin Keeney asked about a tornado shelter for the Goodman Elementary School since we had

mentioned it a few months ago. Mayor Richmond noted that they had discussed it while working on the Hazardous Mitigation plan and he needs to go to a School Board meeting and discuss it. Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and Asst. Emergency Management Officer Keith Kohley stated they would like to go with him to talk to the School Board.

 

The Department heads gave the following reports:

 

                        Curt Drake- Nothing to report

 

                        Denis Kolb- Nothing to report

                         

                        Meghan Sexson-Nothing to report.

 

                        David Brodie- Looking for parts to the pump in the basement of the treatment

                        plant. The packing is leaking. He thinks it can be replaced and will be about $227.53.

                        He noted he will need a tool to replace it and it will cost about $20.00 to $30.00.

                        The Board agreed to have it fixed. He then mentioned that during budget meetings we

                        need to look at getting some streets repaired since the Street tax was passed. He stated

                        we needed  to figure out where to start and suggested B Ave. or School Street.

                        Karla McNorton – forgot to mention the $600.00 check for the Tax Books and

                        Statements you approved, the check is there to sign and will be on the next bill Sheet.                               

 

                        City Clerk Paula Brodie was present to thank the Board for working with her when she had a problem getting her supplemental insurance, she now has it straightened out and is giving her official notice that December 31^st is her last day. She made a recommendation that Karla be present during the interviews as she will be the one working with the new employee. Mayor Richmond asked that it be put back on

                        the website and Facebook and to have the applications back by November 1^st.                                         

 

The Board discussed the bills from October 18, 2016 in the amount of $25,169.07 including transfers.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills and transfers in the amount of $25,169.07.  Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

                                  

 

Ald. Kohley made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

October 4, 2016

Public Hearing

 

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:45.

 

The Mayor noted that the meeting is being held to hear public input regarding the zoning

amendment requested by Sam Boblett.

 

Citizens Input-No comments were made.

 

Ald. Wilson moved to approve the request at 131 N. School St. from R-I to R-2,

it is large enough to house duplexes and consistent with the way the City wants to

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

 

Ald. Kohley voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 P.M. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.

September 28, 2016

Special Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on Wednesday night September 28, 2016 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Roger Coe and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Clerk Paula Brodie.  

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

The Mayor noted that the Board had called the meeting to hold a closed session pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (3) to discuss the 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 the hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded at 7:00PM. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Kohley, Coe, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board came out of closed session at 9.25PM

The Mayor asked for a motion to rescind the request for Chief Drake to turn in his resignation. Ald. Wilson moved to rescind the Boards request for Chief Drake’s resignation. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor asked for a motion to put Chief Drake on 6 month probation. Ald. Wilson moved to place him on 6 month probation. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board set Oct 13^th at 7:00PM for a closed meeting under RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (3) to discuss the 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 made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9.25PM. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley, Coe, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.                              

September 26, 2016

Special Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on Monday day night September 26, 2016 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Roger Coe and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Clerk Paula Brodie.  

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

The Mayor noted that the Board had called the meeting to hold a closed session pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (3) to discuss the 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 go into closed session pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (3) to discuss the hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded at 7:00PM. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Wilson, Coe, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board came out of closed session at 8:00 PM

The Mayor announced that there were no votes taken during the closed session.

Ald. Wilson moved to ask Curt to turn in his resignations from the Goodman Police Department. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson, Kezar and Coe voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson stated that he thought that giving Curt two days to return all of the City’s equipment was time enough. The Board agreed that he should return all of the City’s equipment by Wednesday at 4:00PM.

Ald. Wilson made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.                               

September 20, 2016

Regular Meeting

The Board of Alderman held a regular meeting Tuesday night September 20, 2016 at 7:00 P.M.

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Alice Kezar, Calvin Wilson, Roger Coe and Keith Kohley. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Senior Officer John Wynn and Asst. City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were John Bunch, Keith Estes, CJ Estes and Rita Greene from McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on September 6, 2016. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on September 6, 2016. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays. Ald. Kohley abstained.

The Mayor noted Tammie Davis was not present. She asked to be moved to 10/04/16 Agenda.

The Mayor noted Richard and Nancy Kautz were unable to make the meeting. City Supervisor Brodie provided information on the proposed plans for the house. The Board discussed the information provided by Brodie and that the plans would put the house 1’ to close to the property line and a variance may be needed. The Board also discussed the Kautz’s may need to build a smaller carport or the house may need to be built East to West instead of North to South. The Mayor did recommend the Board looking at the property. The discussion was tabled until Richard and Nancy Kautz could be present.

Mayor Richmond read the second reading, by title only for Bill NO. 2016-472, Ord NO. 2016-482, to change the Form of Application Fee for the Building Form Application. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the second reading of Bill NO. 2016-472, Ord NO. 2016-482. Ald. Kohley seconded.

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

Mayor Richmond read the second reading, by title only for Bill NO. 2016-473, ORD NO. 2016-483 to change the Building Inspector Fees. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the second reading of Bill NO. 2016-473, Ord NO. 2016-483. Ald.  Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.

Citizens Business:

Mr. Estes brought up the rezoning request by Mr. Boblett. He doesn’t have a problem with rezoning only Mr. Boblett’s property, but he doesn’t feel the whole block should be affected. He is concerned about the runoff from the water that goes to the treatment plant when it rains, but feels the Board should decide rezoning on a case by case basis and if they did the whole area it would allow others to build without needing permission.

Mr. Bunch asked the Board to consider removing his trash line item from his water bill at the house next door that he also owns, but is not occupied. He stated he has the water service for insurance purposes and he has not used the trash service in almost a year. The Mayor stated the clerks will look into whether the service can be removed from his bill.

Discuss old business:

The Mayor informed the Board we are on the calendar for sure for the Holiday Express train on December 14, 2016 starting at 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. There is a list of requirements that need met and hopefully the weather will be good for that day. Mr. Brodie suggested we send a letter to the surrounding police departments asking for assistance for the event. The Mayor did note the event will be advertised by KCS and it would be nice to have the extra coverage.

Ald. Kohley asked about the condemnation of Shauna Landess. Asst. City Clerk McNorton informed the Board we have about 20 more days and we can proceed.

Discuss new Business:There was no new business.

 

Department head reports:

                        Curt Drake- Curt informed the Board he received the ammo.

He then informed the Board he had a laptop/computer donated by Herbert Hancock out of Arkansas.

He also informed the Board that all the officers are on board for Holiday Express and festival except Zach is 90% sure he can make it for the festival.           

                        Denis Kolb- Wanted to remind everyone about the Employee Picnic at Ald. Kohley’s house Sunday.

                        David Brodie- informed the Board the well went down on Saturday, but he got it back up. Revis came and fixed it.

He then noted he had mentioned at the last meeting about having file his reports electronically and will have to go to a Missouri Rural Water class for the Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources. The price for the hotel will be $89.00

He also mentioned he will need to go the MRW convention at the Lake of the Ozarks in October to get the hours he needs as he was not able to go in the spring. He will have to spend two nights in a motel on October 26^th and 27^th. The Board agreed he needs to go to keep up his hours.

He then brought up the voltage and amp meter bought years ago has gone out and he would like to buy another one for around $106.00. The Board agrees he should get a new one.

Ald. Kezar asked Brodie if he had received any bids on the replacement of lights for City Hall including the shop attached and the Police Department. He informed the Board three companies have come out and looked, but we have not received any bids yet.

                        Meghan Sexson- Not present.

                        Karla McNorton –  Nothing to report

The Board discusses the bills from September 20, 2016 in the amount of $28,355.14 including transfers. Ald. Kezar made a motion to approve the bills in the amount of $28, 355.14 including transfers.  Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

September 6, 2016

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Alderman held a regular meeting Tuesday night September 6, 2016 at 7:00 P.M.

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Alice Kezar, Calvin Wilson and Roger Coe. Ald. Keith Kohley was not present. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and Asst. City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Dan Shea, Carol Shea, Richard Kautz, Nancy Kautz and Dr. Thompson.

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

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on August 16, 2016. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on August 16, 2016. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.

The Mayor Noted Ald. Kohley was not present.

The Mayor acknowledged that Tammie Davis was not present. Asst. City Clerk McNorton noted

that she was not able to make tonight’s meeting and asked to be on the agenda for September 20, 2016.

The Mayor acknowledged Richard and Nancy Kautz to discuss building a house in the Shea Subdivision. Mr. Kautz gave the Board a copy of the plans and explained where on the lot he

would like to build the house being 24’ X 36’ with a porch on the front and back of the house, a carport and a storage shed. After several points discussed, the discussion was tabled until the next meeting September 20, 2016.

The Board discussed Bill NO. 2016-472, Ord NO. 2016-482, to change the Form of Application Fee for the Building Form Application. The Mayor read by title only Bill NO. 2016-472, Ord NO. 2016-482. Ald. Wilson made a motion to approve the first reading of Bill NO. 2016-472, Ord NO. 2016-482, to change the Form of Application Fee.  Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.

The Board discussed Bill NO. 2016-473, ORD NO. 2016-483 to change the Building Inspector Fees.

The Mayor read by title only of Bill NO. 2016-473, Ord NO. 2016-483. Ald. Wilson made a motion to approve the first reading of Bill NO. 2016-472, Ord NO. 2016-482, to change the Building  Inspector Fee. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.

Citizens Business: Dr. Thompson brought in a quilt she had made and has been selling raffle tickets,to help raise money for a vest for Senior Officer John Wynn. She asked about turning the raffle tickets and the money already raised over to the City.The Mayor noted it needs to be taken over by a citizen and Chief Drake will get with her in the next few days with who will be taking over the raffle.

Discuss old business:

Ald. Wilson brought up getting the lights replaced in the City Hall building. The Board discussed having Mr. Brodie get some bids to have the lights replaced in the building.  

Discuss new Business:

David Brodie brought up that Lester Ward at 105 E. Garner wanting to place storage pod on his property, in the 3-4 acre field and to put a storage building on the side of his house. The Board discussed that the house is far back from the road and behind another house and the storage pod and storage building would barely or may not even be seen from the road. Ald. Wilson made a motion to allow Mr. Ward to put the POD and storage shed on his property. Ald., Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.

Department head reports:

         Curt Drake- Curt noted he gave the Board his monthly report. Ald. Kezar asked Chief Drake if he still had any paint left that was donated. Office Drake stated he no longer has any brown or white and there is 25 gallons of the red and blue left.

            Denis Kolb-Nothing to report.

            David Brodie- David informed the Board he will now have to file daily reports electronically and he will need to go to a class for training. He has already reserved a spot in the class for November 8^th and will have to spend the night in Jefferson City to be at the class the next morning.

Ald. Kezar then asked when would the fence be going up around the water tower? Brodie stated it should be started this week.

            Meghan Sexson- Noted she gave the Board her monthly report. She also noted that one property had sold at county and was purchased by Anglin.

            Karla McNorton – Noted that there have been several meetings for the City Celebration, which is called the Ozark Orchard Festival. Mayor Richmond then explained several ideas that were discussed, like a bouncy house, bouncy house slide and a dunk tank. The Mayor then asked if the Board would think about contributing to the fund? The Mayor noted he felt around $2000.00 would be good to help get things that we had discussed and possibly any other items that we may need. Ald. Wilson made a motion to supply $2000.00 to the Ozark Orchard Festival fund Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.

She then noted a copy of the new City of Goodman Building Permit that was put in the Boards packet and that is what it the form will look like after the Ordinances are passed for the Building Inspector Fee

She also noted the 7 month budget comparison was in the Boards packet.

She also noted that City Clerk Paula Brodie and her talked about the O&M reserves and felt it would be better to take the treatment plant roof replacement and the aerator out of the reserves instead of the pump the Board approved at the last meeting totaling $5500.00. She explained the pump is something budgeted every year and the roof and the aerator were not budgeted. The reserves would have $19, 638.50 taken out for the roof and aerator and that will leave $41,021.49 in the reserves.

The Board discussed the bills from September 6, 2016 in the amount of $49,108.56 including     

transfers. Ald. Wilson made a motion to approve the bills in the amount of $49,108.56 including transfers.   Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson made a motion to adjourn the metting. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson and Kezar voted aye, with 0 nays.

August 2, 2016

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Alderman held a regular meeting Tuesday night August 2, 2016 at 7:00 P.M.

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Alice Kezar, Calvin Wilson, Roger Coe and Keith Kohley. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Chief of Police Curt Drake and Asst. City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb, Carol Coe, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Boblett, Michael Richmond and J.R. Fisher.

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

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on July 19, 2016. Ald. Wilson noted that the minutes reflected at the top he was present then the Mayor noted below he was not present, and then all votes do not show Ald. Wilson was not present.  Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the meeting on July 19, 2016 with the amendments stated by Ald. Wilson. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley and Kezar voted aye, with Ald. Wilson abstaining.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Mr. Boblett to discuss a rezoning change from R-1 to R-2 at 131 N. School Street. Mr. Boblett stated he would like to put in three small duplexes 24’ wide and 60’ long on the property. After several points discussed, the Board agreed to have a public hearing October 4, 2016 for public comment on rezoning the area from single-family to two-family and noted that the $50.00 would have to be paid by Mr. Boblett, to cover the ad to be put in the paper 15 days prior to the public hearing.

The Board discussed the Mayor signing the new Ncourt Service Fee Agreement that changes the utilities service fee to a flat rate of $3.95. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the Mayor signing the Ncourt agreement. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor stated the City received a letter from Mr. Fisher’s attorney (Jordan Paul) and the response letter from the City’s attorney (Duane Cooper).  Mr. Fisher stated he had not received the letter the City’s attorney had sent to his attorney yet. The Mayor read the letter from Duane Cooper about Mr. Fisher’s desire to build a fence along the boundary of his property, and how it will be partially in the ally dedicated to the City and will interfere with utilities. Mr. Fisher stated he has two surveys and it shows where he wants to build the fence is on his property. The Mayor stated that since the lawyers are involved, the lawyers will deal with the issue, but he feels the City may have to spend the taxpayer’s money to get the alley surveyed.

The Board discussed the Hazardous Mitigation action lists. Asst. City Clerk McNorton explained the Board needed to go over each action being added and rate it, to be turned in to complete the City’s part.  For the Water Tower Safety action, the Board agreed on 34 as the Staplee Score. For the North and South Tornado Siren action, the Board agreed on 35 as the Staplee Score and for the Community Shelter, the Board agreed on 30 as the Staplee Score. 

 Citizen business- None

Old business:

Asst. City Clerk McNorton brought up the building inspector fees and that partial fees need to be added to the building ordinance as there are times when only one inspection needs to be done and our ordinance only covers inspections for new construction. The Board discussed adding partial inspections to the code and agreed to have the City’s attorney look over the suggested change made and to discuss and possibly approve an ordinance at the next meeting.

Michael Richmond brought up making sure the track is clean for the x-mas train and about putting a flier in the student’s backpacks about the train. The Mayor stated when we are positive the train is stopping we will talk with the school about getting a flier to the students. The Mayor also brought up the need of getting lumber to build a ramp. The Mayor also noted we need to get with the school about parking.

Ald. Kohley mentioned the condemnation of 108 W. Williams. Asst. City Clerk McNorton gave the Board a letter for approval to be sent to the property owner. Ald. Wilson made a motion to approve and send the letter to the property owner. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor brought up that City Clerk Paula Brodie would like to postpone her retirement for a few months due to personal reasons. The Board discussed the applicants already received for the Water Billing Clerk position. The Mayor stated he will contact the applicants about the temporary delay in hiring a new Water Clerk.                 

 New business:

Ald. Kohley brought up the Annual BBQ for the employees and after a brief discussion, a date and time were set for September 25th at 2:00 P.M. and Kohley would like to discuss the menu at the first council meeting in September.

Department head reports:

                        Curt Drake- Drake noted the internet has been down at the police station for about a week and Keels consulting has not been able to come and fix the problem yet. Drake is hoping to have Keels here and it fixed by the end of the week.

                        Denis Kolb- Noted he is also concerned the internet is not working. Ald. Kohley also noted the Norton anti-virus has expired for the Emergency Management. The City Clerk’s office will contact Keels about getting the anti-virus put back on for the Emergency Management department.

                        David Brodie- 10 horsepower submersible sewage pump at southwest lift station went down and it’s not able to be rebuilt. He stated he is getting prices now, but not going to be cheap. Brodie also noted he is still working on re-plumbing the treatment plant, as there was a leak. Brodie also noted Dalton Epperson’s last day was Thursday July 28, 2016.

                        Meghan Sexson- Meghan gave the board her July report and noted the Tax Sale has been in the paper for three weeks. The Tax Sale is August 22^nd at 10:00 A.M. and Mr. Cooper will be unable to attend. Meghan noted she expects most will pay their taxes before the sale and she will have all the paperwork needed if one does sell. Jennifer Webb at county has been very helpful.

                        Karla McNorton – Noted the Missouri Moves Project needed a preliminary engineering report to proceed and the representative at HSTCC was not aware of this when we put in for the match so the City is not eligible for the grant.                                          

The board discussed the bills from August 2, 2016 in the amount of $ 30, 270.92

 including transfers. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $ 30, 270.92, including transfers. Ald.  Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

PUBLIC HEARING

Tuesday August 2, 2016 at 6:50 PM at the

Goodman City Hall to set the 2016 Tax Levy at $0.6599

August 2, 2016

Tax Levy Public Hearing

The Board of Aldermen held a public hearing on Tuesday night August 2, 2016 at 6:50PM. Those present included Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar and Roger Coe. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and Asst. City Clerk Karla McNorton. Guests included Lois Kolb, Carol Coe, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Boblett and J.R. Fisher.

Mayor Pro-tem Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:50 PM and noted Mayor Richmond was not present.

Mayor Pro-tem Wilson noted that the meeting is being held to hear public input regarding the setting of the 2016 tax levy at $0.6599 per $100.00 evaluation on Real and Personal Property.

The Mayor Pro-tem asked for any Citizens comments. There were none.

The Mayor Pro-tem noted that the Ordinance had to be set by September 1^st, so the Board would be voting on it two times in this meeting.

The Mayor Pro-tem read by title only the first reading of Bill # 2016-471 for Ordinance #2016-481 setting the 2016 tax levy at $0.6599. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the first reading of Bill #2016-471 for Ordinance #2016-481 setting the 2016 tax levy at $0.6599 per every $100.00 evaluation on Real and Personnel Property. Ald. Coe second. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Wilson and Coe voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor Pro-tem read by title only the second reading of Bill # 2016-471 for Ordinance #2016-481 setting the 2016 tax levy at $0.6599. Ald. Coe moved to approve the second reading of Bill #2016-471 for Ordinance #2016-481 setting the 2016 tax levy at $0.6599 per every $100.00 evaluation on Real and Personnel Property. Ald. Kohley second. Ald. Kohley, Coe and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn the Public Hearing at 6:55 PM. Ald. Coe second.  Ald. Coe, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.