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~~COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday September 2, 2014 at 7:00 PM at the
Goodman City Hall

September 2, 2014
Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night September 2, 2014 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, City employee David Sarratt, Tax Collector Dawn Bunch Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Officer Cagle and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Rena Gortney and Lois Kolb.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the Tax Levy Public Hearing on August19, 2014. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the Tax Levy Public Hearing on August 19, 2014. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on August19, 2014. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on August 19, 2014. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kezar, Hess and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizens Business:

1. The Mayor acknowledged Rena Gortney who told the Board that she had a leak in her water lines, which she has fixed. She asked the Board to consider averaging her water bill. Ald. Wilson stated that since she has repaired her broken lines he would move to average her water. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nos.
   
   2.  The Clerk noted that she had placed Wanda Parsons on the agenda because she had a                     very high water usage, but was not sure if Ms. Parsons would attend the meeting. The         Board discussed the amount used and were informed that the city employee had shut         the meter off as Ms. Parsons does not live in the home at this time.

 

The Board discussed Bill # 2014-451 for Ord. # 2014-461 changing the personnel policy in regards to compensation hours. The Mayor read the Bill #2014-451 for Ord. # 2014-461 for the first reading.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill #2014-451 for Ord. No. 2014-461 changing the personnel policy on   compensation hours. Ald.  Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed Bill # 2014-452 for Ord. # 2014-462 changing the personnel policy in regards to vacation hours. The Mayor read the Bill #2014-452 for Ord. # 2014-462 for the first reading.

Ald. Kohley moved to approve the first reading of Bill #2014-452 for Ord. No. 2014-462 changing the personnel policy regarding vacation hours. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Wilson, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed Bill # 2014-453 for Ord. # 2014-463 restoring section 117.040 F (3) to the City Code. The Clerk noted that back in July of 2001 the Board changed the yard requirements on “R-1A”, R-1B”, “R-1C), one family residential district. She noted that the Board addressed and changed the front and side yard depth and width but did not change the depth of the rear yards. She stated that in drawing up Bill # 2001-325 for Ord. # 2001-335 she changed the front yard depth and the side yard width but accidently left off number (3) which was the rear yard depth. She stated that to correct this, the Board needed to pass an Ordinance with the Section F (3) added back in.

The Mayor read the first reading of Bill #2014-453 for Ord. # 2014-463 restoring Section 117.040 (F (3). Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill #2014-453 for Ord. No. 2014-463 restoring Section 117.040 F (3) to the City Code.  Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following old business.

Ald. Kohley stated that the employee’s barbeque is set for 2:00PM on September 28, 2014. The Board agreed to have the clerk purchase the pork steak.

Ald. Wilson asked about the awning for the City Hall. He noted that he had been asking for the Board to do something to cover the sidewalk for customers, during inclement weather. The Board agreed to have David contact 3 contractors for estimates. It was noted that the job would have to be done by prevailing wage and that if it cost more than $5,000.00 it should be put in the paper asking for bids. The Board agreed that when David calls the contractors he needs to inform them that if the estimates come in over the $5,000.00 the Board will have to refuse those estimates and put the job out for bid by advertising in the paper. Those contractors can then bid again.

Mayor discussed the need to get the necessary equipment to set up the Board room for teleprompting of meetings. The Clerk is to ask Michael Keels about what is needed and an estimate of cost.

The Board discussed the following new business:

Department head reports:

Curt Drake-. asked if it was possible to move Zack Adamson from reserve to part to help cover sum of Bill Cagle’s hours while he is off  do to an injury. Curt suggested a starting wage for any officer of $10.00 an hour. The Mayor agreed that the $10.00 an hour starting wage whether full time or part time was fair, as full time officers would also receive benefits such as health insurance, vacation and sick time and the part time officers wouldn’t It was noted that under the City’s personnel code part time is 28 hours or less. Ald. Wilson moved to establish a starting wage of $10.00 for full and part time officers. The part time officers are to be paid when scheduled to work not voluntary hours. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

-gave board the monthly report.
      
       – reported that he has been watching Garner in regards to people speeding on the new pavement.

Denis Kolb-.  -had nothing to report.

David Brodie- -had nothing to report.

Dawn Bunch – reported to the Board about a problem with the collection of interest on special taxes, such as demolition and mowing. She noted that Paula had contacted Nick Myers regarding an over charging of 4 properties with special taxes for mowing and demolition. She noted that the overage was $90.06 and her commission was $2.28. The overage was because interest of 18% was charged and it should have been 8%. Two of the property owners are now deceased and the other two properties were sold for taxes. Dawn stated that Nick said he did not think it was necessary to go back and repay the $90.06 but he asked that they talk with Duane Cooper asking his opinion. She noted that they did talk to Duane today and he like Nick felt that Dawn should correct any statements that have not been paid yet and then going forward from today start collecting the correct interest amounts.  His opinion was that the $90.06 did not need to be reimbursed.

        – noted that they had asked Duane to look into the legality of filing charges through the municipal court against those tax payers who do not pay their personal property taxes. She noted that she had been told that Southwest City did use these procedures. She noted that Duane had told Paula he would research the question.
 
         – noted that the City’s code needed to be changed so that it read the same as the State Statutes in regards to the using the word penalty or interest. The Clerk is going to draw up a corrected ordinance for the Boards consideration.

          – asked that her office be changed around for safety and health reasons. She asked if the Board would be agreeable to putting in a half wall so that people could pay her with having to stand behind her. She also asked that her desk be fixed with a pull out drawer to place her money box in so that it would not be sitting on her desk. The Board agreed to the changes and asked David to look into implementing the needed changes. 

Paula Brodie   -reported that she would be on vacation the week of the 15th of September and noted that Karla would be taking the minutes at the next meeting.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $87,360.78.  The Clerk noted that the bills for the street improvements and for the repairs to the Police Station and the Treatment Plant are on this bill sheet.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $87,360.78. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Wilson, Hess, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.  

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

~~COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday August 19 2014 at 7:00 PM at the
Goodman City Hall

August 19, 2014
Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night August 19, 2014 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, City employee David Sarratt, Tax Collector Dawn Bunch Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Officer Cagle and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Lois Kolb, Justin Ducket and Freida Douthett.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on August 5, 2014. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on August 5, 2014. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kohley, Kezar and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizens Business:
1. It was noted that Tiffany Etheridge was supposed to be present to discuss having her water bill averaged for the second time. David reported that she was not present but he would speak for her. He said that she had a toilet that kept hanging up that caused her high water bill. He said that she was not requesting to have her bill averaged but an extension of the time to pay the bill. He noted that she had said she could pay ½ of the bill this week and the rest in a couple of weeks. The Board agreed to let her pay ½ this week and have the rest paid by the end of the month.

2. Justin Duckett and Freda Douthett were present to discuss an all-night ball tournament that they were organizing as a benefit for the Faith Arise Church in Pineville. Mr. Duckett stated that Michael Wasson had told them they could have the all-night tournament, that they had already put posters around and then he had called them to tell them that they needed to ask the City Council about using the park. The Board noted that they had not allowed the last two groups to go past the 10:00PM curfew. The Mayor stated that the hours at the ballpark have not changed. That there are signs at the ballpark stating the park is closed from dusk to dawn so he did not understand why Michael would have approved an all-night ball tournament. Mr. Duckett stated that they already had fliers out and teams signed up. They were asked if they had asked to use the ballpark in Pineville, they stated yes had but had been told no. Chief Drake stated that last weekend the Police Department had received a lot of noise complaints on the ballpark. Ald. Wilson asked them if they couldn’t have the games over by 10:00PM. Mr. Duckett stated no because they had people signed up who work on Saturday and could not get there before 6:00PM. Ald. Wilson said it was going to cause trouble with the people who rented the park the last two weekends if the Board approved the request. He said he felt bad because of the situation but he did not think the Board should approve the request.  Ald. Wilson said that Mr. Wasson had really put the Board in a pickle. He said he didn’t see how the Board could help them and be fair to the past users of the park. Ald. Hess stated that it will be a problem with the other groups that were turned down. The Mayor asked if they could figure out a way to have part of the tournament the next day. They are going to talk to the other teams or see if they can hold the event in Anderson. The Board was in agreement that they could not approve the request.

The Board discussed the following old business.
       
1. The Board discussed the City’s personnel policy regarding vacations and compensation time. It was discussed how to allow the employees to carry over vacation time and how to pay out accrued comp time. Ald. Wilson said why not let them carry it over to the next year, The Mayor stated that if they can’t take the time now how can they use it the next year. David said he thought maybe the Board could approve buying back 40 hours of the vacation time if the employee cannot use the time up prior to their anniversary date.  The Board agreed that the employees can sell back to the city 40 hours of vacation time if they cannot use it before their anniversary date.

The Mayor suggested setting an amount of 160 comp hours or 100 comp hours to be allowed carried over from year to year. Ald. Wilson agreed with the amount of 160 hours to be carried over at the end of the year. The Board discussed and decided that comp time hours over 160 should be paid out twice a year. The employees should be paid on the second check of June and December anything over 160 hours. It was noted that David Brodie had accrued many comp time hours and would probably need to be paid out everything above the 160 hours prior to the December payout. The Mayor suggested paying out all the employees with over 160 hours comp time right now and then change the personnel policy to read that all comp hours over 160 hours will be paid out on the second pay check of June and December. He noted doing this will get all of the employees on the same page. Ald. Wilson said he agreed. Ald. Wilson moved to pay all employees who have compensation hours over 160 on their next pay checks and then from this day forward pay out any comp time hours over the 160 hours on the second pay day of June and December. Ald. Kohley seconded.  Ald. Kohley, Wilson, Hess and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays. The Board instructed the clerk to redo the personnel policy so that it could be voted on during the next meeting.

 The Board discussed the following new business:

Ald. Kohley noted that it was time to set a date for the City employees barbeque. The Board decided that it should be sometime in September. They are to decide at the next regular meeting.

Ald. Wilson asked that the Police Department look at the house next to the telephone warehouse building because of the weeds, vehicles and trash. Ald. Kezar also noted that the Bickfords on ‘B’ Ave still have a big tent set up in their yard and that it has been there since the City wide garage.

The Clerk stated that Cora Morgan Duncan had visited with her about the possibility of the Board allowing her to set up a Little Free Library. She explained to the Board that it was a box that library books are in, that the idea was for kids to borrow a book, read it return it or replace it with one of their own. It would be like a lending library. She stated that taking and bringing books would be done on the honor system. The Clerk stated that Cora would have the structure built and would fill it with books. It would then be a neighborhood project with Cora checking on it when needed. The Board agreed to let her set one up at the park on Barlow Street by the City Hall.

Department head reports:

Curt Drake- had to leave for a police call.

Denis Kolb-.  Thanked the Board for new door to the Emergency Management Dept.

David Brodie- stated that the roofs are done, the gutters are done, and that lightning came in on the telephone line at the well house. He said he had contacted Reavis Pump out of Crane because he could not get anyone to call him back from the company that usually does the well repairs. He said that he had talked to the City of Neosho and they use the company out of Crane. He said that they had been in contact with him several times; that they had the part ordered and had put in a new chlorinator because the old one was not working properly. He noted that he thought they would be better to work with as they keep a lot of spare parts on hand and a lot of the cities around here use them. He reported that they are still waiting for the part that makes the pump work on auto instead of manual. He noted that he has been checking the well and manually starting the pump every few hours. The Board agreed that he should use Reavis Pump for repairs. David noted that a new chlorinator had to be purchased and installed at the cost of around $2100.00.

Dawn Bunch – had nothing to report.

Paula Brodie-   had nothing to report.

The Mayor read a letter of appreciation from Jill at First Community Bank thanking the Board for having the asphalt work done on Main Street.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $37,753.83.  The Clerk noted that the bills for the street improvements and for the repairs to the Police Station and the Treatment Plant were being paid and would be added to the next bill sheet. She also noted that the Rural Fire District had paid the City $10,975.00 which was then deposited into the City’s street fund and then a check was drawn to Swift Construction to pay the bill on the apron at the Main Fire Station. Ald. Hess moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $37,753.83. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.  

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


 nays.

~~COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday August 5 2014 at 7:00 PM at the
Goodman City Hall

August 5, 2014
Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night August 5, 2014 at 7:07 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, City employee David Sarratt, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Dawn Bunch, Officer Cagle and Officer Adamson and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Lou Rehobson, Jim McCollum, Samantha Moyer, and Fire Board Chairman Jim Morgan

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on July 15, 2014. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on July 15, 2014. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizens Business:

The Board acknowledged Samantha Moyers regarding averaging of her water bill. She stated that they did have a leak but that it had been repaired and she wanted to know if the Board would average her bill.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve averaging her water bill. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board acknowledged Lou Rehobson. She stated that she was present to ask the Board if they could use the ballpark to hold the annual Kernel’s Day Tournament on August 9th and 10th. She stated that they hold the tournament in memory of Kernel Rehobson.  She noted that there were 20 teams registered and because most of the families live in Goodman it is easier to hold it at the ballpark. She asked for the use of the lights and stated that they will only be needed on Saturday. Mr. McCollum who lives across from the ballpark stated that during the past weekend the park had been used, and that there were people present who played their music loudly. He said the base music was too loud. He stated he had no objection to the use of the ballpark but he would like for the Board to stop them from playing the base music if they are using the park. The Mayor said that they could and Lou said she would tell the people present that they could not play their base music. Ald. Wilson noted that officer Cagle would be on duty and would keep an eye on the park during the weekend.

The Mayor stated that they had charged LiliJean Igisomar $250.00 for the last weekend and asked if the Board wanted Ms. Rehobson to put up a cleaning deposit. The clerk noted that the electric bill for the lights last weekend was $13.97 and the trash charge for the dumpster was $50.00. It was noted that the park was cleaned up and left like it was at the beginning of the weekend. She noted that Lilijean should receive a refund in the amount of $186.03. She noted that the check was with the bill checks for the Board to sign.

Ald. Kohley moved to approve charging a deposit of $250.00 for the annual Kernel’s Day Tournament in the amount of $250.00 to be refunded minus the trash and electric if the park is cleaned up. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

 

The Mayor acknowledged Jim Morgan, Chairman of the Goodman Rural Fire District. He stated that the asphalt job that Swift had done at the Fire Department’s Main Station was wonderful. He noted that the new drive helps the response time by 1 1/2to 2 minutes. He said he wanted to thank the Board for helping the Fire District with this problem. He said that it works great and is the answer to a real problem of getting the trucks out through the front doors. The Clerk noted that the City had received the bill, however Swift had not sent in their payrolls yet. She said once the payrolls are received and verified that prevailing wages were paid she would issue a check for the Board to sign. Mr. Morgan stated that the Board was holding a meeting on August 11th and would be issuing a check to the City for the Fire Districts part.

Discuss old business.

 1. The Mayor noted that he understood that the Betterment Club had decided to purchase a 20’ by 30’ carport to be installed over the concrete pad at the ballpark to replace the gazebo that was at the ball park. He noted that the Betterment Club would be paying for the carport and installation. The Clerk noted that Mr. Newton from the Betterment Club had asked that the City purchase it so that the City’s sales tax exemption could be used since it was going to be installed at the ballpark. He said that the Betterment Club would reimburse the city for the cost.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve purchasing the 20’ by 30’ carport for the ballpark with the understanding that the Betterment Club was going to reimburse the City. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Hess, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor stated once the carport was completed they would need to look into getting some picnic tables for it. David stated that they had the old ones in storage in the community building and all they needed was new lumber. He said he was pretty sure that the metal was OK.

      2. The Board discussed the City’s personnel policy regarding vacations and compensation time.   The Mayor stated that he did not feel that employees should have to give up vacations because they can’t take the time off. He said that rolling it over to the next year might not be the answer because if they can’t take the time off now how would they take if off at the next year.

 The Board discussed the possibility of buying back vacation time and over time. Curt said that they did not accrue a lot of comp time and overtime and were usually able to use their vacation times because when they were not on duty the County helps cover the City. He said that the City guys do not have anyone to cover for them so they would be affected more than the police department. 

 It was noted that the clerk had put together a packet of ordinances from other cities and had also put together some suggestions using those other cities codes. The Board agreed to let the employees have copies of the suggestions and then to revisit the discussion at the next meeting.

Discuss new business:
   1. The Mayor noted that it was time to set the date for the Public Hearing for the 2014 tax levy.

Ald. Kohley moved to approve to set the public hearing at 6:45 PM on August 19, 2014. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

              2. The Board discussed a new contract that they had received from the Joplin Humane Society. It was noted that on the last contract the Board agreed to pay $37.50 per dog that the City took to the Humane Society and the new contract  ate will be increased to $49.44 an animal on January 1, 2015. David said they probably take up 20 dogs per year to the Humane Society.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve the contract with the Joplin Humane Society for $49.44 per animal. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Mr. McCollum asked for the City to look at the asphalt by his mail box. The Mayor asked David to look into it.

Department head reports:
Curt Drake- stated that he had been conversing with KCS about their bringing the Christmas train to Goodman. KCS is to send down a representative to check out the possibility. It was noted that KCS does have a spur in Town however they will have to see if it would work or not. Curt noted that it was too late for this year but they will look into getting it approved for next year. The Board agreed that if it was possible they would like to look into having the train stop in Goodman.

Curt asked David to look at the Street light at the end of Russell Street. He said one of the people on the street had asked about having the pole moved. David stated that it was costly to have a pole moved, that he would look at it and see if the City or Empire could do something about it.

Denis Kolb-nothing
 . 
David Brodie- reported that the roof was completed at treatment plant and the police department doors will be done next week.
 
Dawn Bunch –  nothing.

Paula Brodie- nothing.
              
The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $32,828.70. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $32,828.70. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.  

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

~~COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday July 15 2014 at 7:00 PM at the
Goodman City Hall

July 15, 2014
Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night July 15, 2014 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, City Employee David Sarratt, Officer Bill Cagle, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Vickie Fields, Carlton Lewis, Maxwell Mace, representatives from Casey’s General Store Danny Edwards, Kristy Brown and Linda Thurman and Katrina Hines from the McDonald County Dispatch.

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

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

 Citizens Business:
 
1. The Mayor acknowledged Max Mace regarding a complaint against the Chief of Police. Mr. Mace stated that there had been an incident involving two dogs. He said one belonged to his grandchild and one to his grandchild’s friend. He said that his daughter called 911asking for Curt to come to her house. He said that Curt called her, but never came to the house. He said he went to Curt’s house and asked him why he was still sitting on his ______ and not responding to the call. He said that the Chief had ordered him off his property.

Mr. Mace also stated that he had a complaint against kids riding their skate boards on the sidewalks. Curt noted that he had responded to a call from the bank regarding that very thing and that he had talked with the kids, telling them they could not ride their skateboards around the bank and on the sidewalks.

The Mayor asked Curt if he had any comments in response. Chief Drake stated that he received a   call from dispatch about two dogs fighting. He said he talked with Mr. Mace’s daughter, Crystal and she told him it was their dog and a dog that belonged to her child’s friend. He said he told her that they could take care of it between themselves or he could respond an issue a ticket to the other dog’s owner. He said since they were friends he left it up to her to decide. He told her if she decided that she wanted a ticket written he would respond. He said he never received another call from her. He stated that Mr. Mace had come to his house and wanted to know why he was sitting on his _______. He said he did order Mr. Mace off of his property as he was using profanity and he was actually not on duty. He said he had worked his regular shift and was at home with his family when he received the call. He said to save the City paying him additional wages; he handled it over the phone.

Mr. Mace stated that he did understand that Curt was not at the office but thought he would respond as soon as he could.
The Mayor stated that it sounded like there had been a misunderstanding on whether or not he would respond.

Ald. Kohley stated that he didn’t think Curt had done anything wrong, that there might have been a misunderstanding about whether he would respond or not and since Mr. Mace’s daughter was not present to actually report what she and Curt talked about they really did not know what was said.  Ald. Kohley did ask Mr. Mace if he used profanity and if he did, would not he have responded the same way if someone came to his house and started swearing at him.

2. The Mayor noted that Mike Davis was not present. Keith said he talked to Mr. Davis about his cleaning up his lot and that Mr. Davis had said was trying to get it done, that he was pouring concrete and would get back to work on it after he was done.

3. The Board discussed the Don Kramburg properties. Ald. Kohley stated that Mr. Kramburg’s brother has been working on it and that it looks a lot better and he noted that he has been helping them by mowing the properties. The Board tabled further discussion until a future meeting.

4. The Mayor acknowledged Danny Edwards, from Casey’s General Store. Mr. Edwards stated that he was present to voice a complaint against Chief Drake. He said that they had a person try to use a check that belonged to his mother. He stated that the Mother had called the store earlier warning the clerks of the possibility of her son trying to cash the check. She asked them to refuse the check. When her son came in the clerk refused the check. The suspect left the store and one of the clerks followed him and was struck by the car as he tried to leave he parking lot.  Mr. Edwards noted that the suspect did come back to the store, because his mother had contacted him and told him he better go back. Mr. Edwards said Curt did not arrest the suspect. He said that when he asked Curt why he did not arrest him he was told by Curt that the clerk had actually stepped out in front of the moving car and the suspect had yelled at her to get out of the way. He also said that Curt let the suspect go and did not question any of the witnesses. He also stated that 911 had to call the store to see if Curt was OK because he wouldn’t answer his radio or phone. He said that he told Curt that 911 had tried to call him and Curt looked at his phone and Mr. Edwards noted that the call from 911 was blocked. He said he had a concern in the Police Chief would not receive calls from 911 and blocked them on his cell phone. He noted that Curt had not as yet even questioned the clerk that got hurt.

The Mayor asked Curt if he wanted to comment on Mr. Edwards remarks. Curt noted that first of all he was not going to comment a lot on the case as it was an ongoing case. He stated that at the time the incident happened he had been told that Krista moved into the path of the car trying to stop it. He said he had contacted the County Prosecutor’s office about what had occurred and he was told that if she stepped out in front of the moving car they would not be able to prosecute. He said that he had talked with some of the witnesses since and found out that there was another side to the story. He said that before the prosecutor would file charges he needed a complaint form signed by the lady that got hurt, He said the parent would not sign a complaint about her son stealing her check. He said he was in the process of getting witness statements and a complaint and that
The County Prosecutor was going to file charges but would not do so until all of the paperwork is finished and turned in. Curt stated that he had given the complaint form to another lady who works for Casey’s who was going to visit Krista at the hospital the next day.

Ald. Wilson stated that he had also talked to the County Prosecutor and that he could verify what Curt said was true.  Ald. Wilson stated that the Prosecutor said that if he had a signed complaint he could press charges against the suspect.

Curt said in response to Mr. Edwards remark about his cell phone, he wanted them to know that the cell phone he uses is his personal cell phone. He said that he does have blocked calls as he had been getting a lot of crank calls. He said that Dispatch knows this and has been asked to call from one number so that he would know that it was 911.  He said he was inside of Casey’s when the phone rang but he did not hear it. He stated that neither his cell phone nor his radio works inside of the store.

Vickie Fields asked how Curt can get calls from 911 if his calls are blocked. 

Ald. Kohley asked if Curt was having trouble getting calls from 911 since going to narrow band.  He said that the EOC has had difficulty with receiving calls from 911. Curt stated he hadn’t noticed a lot of difference.

Mr. Edwards said that the person hurt had gone to the emergency room and that he understood that the suspect could have been held for a few hours. Mr. Edwards said that he did not see Curt in the store during the whole time Bill was on vacation. He said Bill does come in and watches for them when they close the store at night. . It was noted that Bill worked nights, so it is his job. Mr. Edwards stated that he had reported a gas drive off and Curt never handled it. Curt said he had handled it. He said he was out of town with his family but had received the call so he had contacted Newton County to watch for the vehicle. He said he handled a lot of calls over the phone when he was out of town or off duty.

The Mayor opened the bids for the Street project. They were as follows:

       He noted that the City had only received one bid from Swift Construction for the street project. The bid was in three parts. The asphalt over lay, fixing pot holes and leveling bid was $34,239.45, the bid for Main street in front of  the old bank, Maces and the Clinic was $13,455.00 and the fire station entrance, smooth out drive and approach up to the station $10,975.00. David reported that he went to the fire board meeting and that the Fire Board voted to pay for the entrance to the fire station if the City paid for the rest of the Main street work.

David said that he had talked to another bidder, but they did not turn in a bid. Ald. Wilson noted that the total bid was $58,669.45. 

Ald. Kohley moved to accept the bid in the amount of $58,669.45. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor opened the bids on replacing two doors at the Police Station and Emergency Management Office. The bid also includes repairs to the Treatment plant roof.

The Mayor read the first bid from Crews Construction out of Neosho. Their bid was in the amount of $4,227.00.

David noted that he had asked for the two projects to be bid separately.

The Mayor opened the second bid from L & M Construction — for the roof at the treatment plant, labor and materials, $3,050.75 and replacing the doors at the Police stations $850.00. The total bid was in the amount of $3,900.75.

Ald. Hess moved to accept the bid from L & M Construction in the amount $3,900.75. Ald. Wilson second. Ald. Wilson, Hess, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

David noted that he contacted another person to bid but he did not put a bid in.

The Board discussed the second reading of Bill # 2014-448 for Ordinance # 2014-458, which changes what a Child Care Center is in the definition section of the Code.

The Mayor read Bill # 2014-448 for Ordinance # 2014-458, which changes what a Child Care Center is in the definition section of the Code for the second reading.

Ald. Wilson moved to accept the second reading of Bill #2014-448 for Ordinance #2014- 458, which changes what a Child Care Center, is, in the definition section of the Code. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the second reading of Bill #2014-449 for Ordinance #2014-459, which changes the Child Care Center section of the City Code.

The Mayor read Bill #2014-449 for Ordinance #2014-459, which changes the Child Care Center section of the City Code for the second reading.

Ald. Kohley moved to accept the second reading of Bill #2014-449 for Ordinance #2014-459, which changes the Child Care Center section of the City Code. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
 
The Board discussed whether or not to approve a cost of living ordinance for future increases on water/sewer bills. The Mayor noted that the water/sewer department should be make enough funds keep up with expenditures. David noted that MRWA does help City’s set rates and figure out what the rate increases should be. He said they will look over all of the revenues, and expenditures and figure out if are rates are comparable to other cities.  He said he has already been in contact with them about the amount water loss the City has. He noted that the loss is getting higher since the water project and that MRWA has a leak detector that helps find the water leaks. The Board agreed to have him contact Missouri Rural Water Association.

The Board discussed the following old business:

1. It was noted that the City wide garage sale is August 2, 2014. Names are being taken at City Hall up to the 25th.
2.  The Board was reminded that a family reunion for the family of Lilly Jean Igisomar is to be held August 2 & 3 at the ballpark. The Board talked about cleaning up the park prior to the 2nd of August. The Board talked about whether or not a dumpster would be needed. David said he would talk to Lilly Jean about whether or not one was needed.

The Board discussed the following new business:
   
 1. The Mayor asked the Board to discuss changes to the personnel policy regarding vacations and compensation time. He noted that the City has a small staff and because of this it is hard for them to take off vacation and to use up accrued comp time. The Mayor said that he thought it was not fair for people to lose their vacation and comp time. He said that if they could not use it maybe the Board could change the personnel policy to include paying people for part of their vacation and comp time. The Board discussed pros and cons about how to handle the loss of vacation and comp time. David said he and David were going to be trying to use up some of their hours. The Clerk is to give the Board copies of other cities codes on handling Vacation and Comp hours.

The Department heads gave the following reports:

 Curt Drake- gave the board his monthly Police report.

 Denis Kolb- stated he had nothing for the Board this time.

David Brodie- noted that the compressor at the treatment plant went out, but they had a spare, which they installed. He asked permission to purchase a new head for the compressor that went out so they would have a spare. He said that it cost $300.00 to replace it. The Board told him to go ahead and purchase the part. He said if it was more than $200.00 he would let them know..

Dawn Bunch – not here

Paula Brodie-noted that she had placed the current news letter from MOPERM in the Boards packets, reported that the City modem and router went out and Michael Keels had been called to replace them and that with the Mayors permission they had purchased a new printer/scanner/fax machine. Stated the reason for the new machine was to move the City closer to being paperless.

Ald. Kohley asked about the problems at the treatment plant. David said they are still checking on it daily.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $38,410.10. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $38,410.10. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.  

The Clerk noted that Jim Morgan from the Fire Board had asked her if it would be OK to put notice on the water bills informing the public about the rate change the Fire District had received from ISO. She stated that he had asked for the information to be placed on the City’s webpage. She noted that she had already placed it on the webpage as she did not think the Board would have any objections. .

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

~~COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday July 1, 2014 at 7:00 PM at the
Goodman City Hall

Approved by Board on July 15, 2014

July 1, 2014
Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night July 1, 2014 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Alice Kezar and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Officer Bill Cagle, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Dawn Bunch and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Lois Kolb and Katrina Hines from the McDonald County Dispatch. Calvin Wilson was not present

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on June 17, 2014. Ald.  Hess moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on May 20, 2014. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess  and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays. 

Citizens Business: none.

The Board discussed Bill # 2014-448 for Ordinance # 2014-458, which changes what a Child Care Center is in the definition section of the Code that as far as the amount of children. It was noted that the City Code allows for no more than three (3) Children and the Missouri State statute has four (4) children. The City Code was being changed to match the State Statute. It was noted that the City requires a business license be purchased in the amount of $4.00. It was also discussed that when there is five (5) or more children the owners must apply for a license with the State per Missouri State Statutes.

The Mayor read by title only Bill# 2014-448 for Ordinance #2014-458 for the first reading.

Ald. Kohley moved to accept the first reading of Bill# 2014-448 for Ordinance # 2014-458. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed Bill #2014-449 for Ordinance #2014-459, which changes the actual Child Care Center section of the City Code changing the number of children from three (3) to four (4) to coincide with State Statute.

The Mayor read by title only Bill# 2014-449 for Ordinance #2014-459 for the first reading.

Ald. Kohley moved to accept the first reading of Bill# 2014-449 for Ordinance # 2014-459. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed Nick Myers recommendations to look into both the Water and Sewer accounts regarding expenditures being more than revenues. The Clerk noted that the Board had discussed in the past an ordinance that would place a yearly cost of living increase on both water and sewer use fees. The Board agreed to have further discussion on how they want to handle future increases.

The Board discussed the following old business.

1. The Board discussed the Mike Davis property. It was noted that he had not complied yet to the letter the Board had sent to him requesting him to have the property cleaned up by July 1st.  Mayor Richmond asked if the Board wanted him to be requested to attend the next meeting. The Board instructed the Clerk to write a letter asking for him to attend the meeting on July 15, 2014.

2. The Board discussed the City of Goodman Sign specifications. David noted that if the sign was put at the junction of Barlow and Janice it would have to be clear of the intersection so people could see. The Mayor suggested making it 4’ by 6’. The board also discussed the necessity of putting signs at both ends of Janice St, ‘B’ Ave. and C HWY and at Maverick Street. The Clerk is to talk with Neosho Graphic about designs and costs.

The Board discussed the following new business: None

The Department heads gave the following reports:

Curt Drake- not present

Denis Kolb- .  nothing

David Brodie- noted that he had called contractors to bid on replacing the doors on the Emergency Management Department and repairing the Treatment Plant Roof.

It was noted that the Street Bids should be turned in and opened at the meeting on July 15th.

David informed the Board that Empire has a contractor going around putting growth inhibitors on trees that are under the electric lines. It was noted that if anyone had any questions they could call the contractors at 417-624-2960.

Dawn Bunch –report in Board Packets.

Paula Brodie- noted that the City Hall will be closed on Friday July 4th.   

The Board discussed when people can shoot fireworks. It was noted that the City Code allows fireworks on the Fourth of July only from 8:00AM to 11:00PM and no bottle rockets at all.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $6,789.68.  Ald. Hess moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $6,789.68. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.    

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

~~COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday June 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM at the
Goodman City Hall

June 17, 2014
Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night June 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Alice Kezar and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Lois Kolb and Katrina Hines from the McDonald County Dispatch.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on June 3, 2014. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on May 20, 2014. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays. 

The Mayor acknowledged Nick Myers who gave the 2013 Audit report to the Board.  He noted that the current assets of the City are $3,943,795.00. Short term liabilities are $101,786.00 and long term liabilities (Bonds) are $1,027,051.00.  Total assets minus liabilities are $2,844,791.00. Mr. Myers stated that the Board needed to note that the income on the water/sewer department is less than the expenditures. He said that any major repairs or replacements would be above the revenues. Over all the water/sewer department needs to bring in more funds, decrease expenditures or some of each. Mr. Myers stated that the accounts are in the black because of carry over funds from past years. Nick Myers gave the Board a list of suggested changes and comments. They were  to make sure that there was segregation of duties, look over the City’s procedure on compensatory time off. Keep a list of every traffic ticket the police department receives and verify that they are all entered into the JIS court system. The Clerk stated that they had already implemented a procedure to verify the tickets. She stated that Karla looks up all of the tickets on case.net to verify what tickets have been entered and any of the tickets that have not been written yet, the police department still have.

Ald. Kohley moved to approve the 2013 Audit. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays. 

Citizens Business. There was none.

The Board discussed the second reading of Bill # 2014-447 for Ordinance No. 2014-457, an Ordinance    repealing Section 135.010 and adding Section 135.011 which changes the dollar amounts on Section 135.010, 1 through 3 of the Competitive Bid Ordinance.

The Mayor read  Bill # 2014-447 for Ordinance No. 2014-457, an Ordinance repealing Section 135.010 and adding Section 135.011 which changes the dollar amounts on Section 135.010, 1 through 3 of the Competitive Bid Ordinance by title only for the second reading.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill # 2014-447 for Ordinance No. 2014-457, an Ordinance repealing Section 135.010 and adding Section 135.011 which changes the dollar amounts on Section 135.010, 1 through 3 of the Competitive Bid Ordinance. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley,  Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following old business:
            
1. The Board discussed the street repair project. It was noted that an advertisement for bids will be in the McDonald County Press on June 26th. David noted that there is a drain from the back yard of the Doctors office to Main Street which keeps the Doctor’s office from flooding.. David stated that they needed to be sure not to cover it up. David asked the Board did the want to put the bid out as a two part bid, but one project. He stated that the Fire Department Driveway could be done as part of the City’s project and then the Fire Department could reimburse the City. The Board agreed that handling the bid that way would be appropriate. It was noted that if the bids come in to high the City or the Fire Department can reject the bids.
2. Keith Kohley asked about the door repair at the emergency Management Department. David stated that he had not remembered to look at it and asked if the Board would like to have a carpenter fix the door, frame and all. David stated that he could get someone to look at it. Ald. Wilson asked if it would be better have dead bolt locks on both doors. The Board agreed.
          
The Board discussed the following new business:
   
1. The Board discussed changing the City Codes on the number of children that can be cared for in a home by a person unrelated to them.  The Clerk noted that the City code has three (3) children and that the RSMo. has four (4) or fewer children.  The Board agreed that the City Code should read the same as the State Statute so they asked the Clerk to write a new code for the next regular meeting.
2. Keith Kohley stated that he had been at the Ballpark two times recently and he had noticed that there was trash everywhere. He said he and his son picked the trash up but he was concerned that if the Board was requiring a cleaning deposit from people to rent the ballpark shouldn’t it be cleaned up first so that they would know what was expected from them to get their deposits back.
3. David asked the Board if him to spray the whole town or just the ballpark. He stated that to spray the ball park one time it took a whole sprayer which costs about $150.00. He noted that he had sprayed on Friday afternoon and Sunday evening. It was decided that someone should call Michael Wasson to see when the ball season ends. The Board also agreed that they should spray around the City too.
4. The Mayor asked the Board to look into the City’s policy for vacations and comp time. He stated that because of the amount of employees it is hard to take vacations. He stated that they should address when an employee has to take his vacation, by changing the policy. He said it is hard for them to take their vacations by their anniversary date. 

Department head reports:
Curt Drake- noted that he believed the Expedition is finally fixed. He noted that they did have the new tires mounted at the same time. Curt then gave the Board his monthly report. Curt noted that Bill Cagle has been with the City for 1year. Keith thanked Denis, David and Bill for their work during the flooding the other night.

The Mayor stated that he appreciated all of the city staff. 

Denis Kolb- .
 
David Brodie-

Dawn Bunch –
Paula Brodie- noted the information that she had given the Board in their packets about the proposed state wide ¾ cent sales tax that is being placed on the ballot for August. She noted that the information informed the Board that the city would receive about 5% of the increase to use on city streets. 

The Mayor stated that he had been thinking about organizing some kind of function as an annual event for the City. He said since the City was actually built on an old apple Orchard it might be a good idea to use apples as the theme. He said then he and Paula had tossed some ideas around about using apples for the City’s logo for letterhead, envelopes and could even be put on the new city sign that is going to be installed on Barlow Street. The Clerk stated that she had even suggested getting people interested in the idea; the Board might want to include the children at the school by asking them to participate in a drawing contest to make up the City logo. The Board discussed the size of the sign and decided to put further discussion on the next agenda.
              

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $47,095.56.  Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $47095.56. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kezar, Hess and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.    

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

~~June 3, 2014
Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night June 3, 2014 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Jim Morgan, Lois Kolb and Katrina Hines from the McDonald County Dispatch. Ald. Kohley was not present.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on May 20, 2014. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on May 20, 2014. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays. 

The Mayor acknowledged Jim Morgan, who was present to discuss the drive at the Fire Station on Main Street. David explained that after talking with Swift Asphalt company representatives they had changed the approach to the drive, instead of installing a whistle; they thought it would be better to start at the Doctors Office grading the asphalt towards the Fire Station. The cost on a preliminary bid was around $10,000.00 for the City’s part and $9,000.00 for the Fire Department. It was noted that this would clean up the parking area along Main Street from the Fire Department to First Street, in front of the old bank, the doctor’s office and the beauty salon. David said that the problem with using culverts is that they get stopped up and don’t really keep the water running down the street. The Board noted that fixing this would help both the Fire Department and the City. The Board discussed whether or not they want to commit to the project. Ald. Wilson asked if they couldn’t go ahead and commit to put that part of the project out for bid along with the other streets they are planning on doing this year.

Ald. Wilson moved to put out for bid the asphalt overlay on Garner, the Corner of Janice St. & “B” Ave, Roy Hill Blvd and “B” Ave and the Main Street project. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Wilson and Hess vote aye with 0 nays.

Citizens Business.

Ald. Wilson noted that he had mowed the Hendry place on Janice.

The Board discussed the first reading of Bill # 2014-447 for Ordinance No. 2014-457, an Ordinance repealing Section 135.010 and adding Section 135.011 which changes the dollar amounts on Section 135.010, 1 through 3 of the Competitive Bid Ordinance.

The Mayor read  Bill # 2014-447 for Ordinance No. 2014-457, an Ordinance repealing Section 135.010 and adding Section 135.011 which changes the dollar amounts on Section 135.010, 1 through 3 of the Competitive Bid Ordinance by title only for the first reading.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill # 2014-447 for Ordinance No. 2014-457, an Ordinance repealing Section 135.010 and adding Section 135.011 which changes the dollar amounts on Section 135.010, 1 through 3 of the Competitive Bid Ordinance. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Wilson, and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following old business.

Betterment club is meeting third Thursday in June he will ask about the Gazebo at the Ball Park.

The Mayor noted that the Board had discussed getting a new sign for the City Hall and Municipal Court. Ald. Wilson asked about placing it on the South Side of Barlow and East Side of Janice. The Board decided to have Competitors Warehouse give the city a quote. It was suggested to have it be made double sided and a 3’ by 5’. The Board instructed the Clerk to look into getting a quote.
                
New business:  There was none.

The Department heads gave the following reports:

Curt Drake- Got the tires in for the Ford Expedition. Ald. Wilson said the catalytic converter was getting really hot. The Mayor asked if the Board wanted it taken to a Ford Dealership to have them look at it and see if they can tell the Board what it would cost and what is actually wrong with it. Ald. Wilson said why doesn’t Curt take it down to Smith Auto Group and see if they can tell the Board what needs to be done. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the Mayor being able to approve getting the car fixed once he is told what it would need to fix it.. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted yes with 0 nays.

Curt stated that he had found out that he could get a charger for the microphones and a third microphone for the dash camera for around $100.00. The Board did not have any objection to him getting them.

Denis Kolb- . nothing to report.

David Brodie- noted that the back hoe is repaired, at a cost of $3,700.00 by Turner Diesel. He reported that he was still having problems at the treatment plant. He asked the Boards permission to find someone to come in and trouble shoot the problems at the plant. He said he is running both blowers, which is something has never had to do before and they are putting lime in every day. Both of these things raises the cost to run the plant He said he needed to contact DNR for the name of a company that does this. He said that the plant is still putting out good water but it was costing too much to maintain. He informed the Board that he plans on talking with Andy Beshears at the Simmons plant. He said he was a teacher at the waste water school and now took care of the Simmons plant at Southwest City. 

Dawn Bunch – monthly reports were in the Boards packets.

Paula Brodie-  nothing to report.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $18,802.78.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $18,802.78. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.    

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

~~May 20, 2014
Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night May 20, 2014 at 7:00 PM.  Those present     included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, and Asst. City Clerk Karla McNorton. Guests included Jim Morgan, Carlton Lewis, Kim Gallardo, Brian Mitchell, Lois Kolb, Roger Coe, Lois Coe, Katrina Hine and Leslie Franks

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on May 6, 2014. Ald. Wilson moved                        to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on May 6, 2014.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays. 

The Mayor acknowledged Kim Gallardo to discuss her water bill.  

 Kim Gallardo asked the board for an extension on her water bill until June 6th, 2014.                    

Ald. Kohley moved to extend her bill until June 6th, 2014. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Hess, Kezar, Wilson
and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor acknowledged Jim Morgan to discuss the drive at the Fire Station on Main Street.

Jim Morgan wanted the board to know Keith Estes is now the new fire chief.

Mr. Morgan then explained how the fire department is having a hard time getting their fire trucks into the
Fire Station on Main Street due to a dip between the new pavement and the sidewalk, which is owned by the City.

Mr. Morgan would like the City to assist in paying to put in a culvert filled with concrete or asphalt. He has asked the board to look at the road in front of the fire station.

Mr. Morgan will get pricing on how much it will cost and asked to be put on the next agenda.  The Board agreed to put him on the next agenda to discuss the information.

The Board discussed the properties that received letters on weeds and junk, including the Brewington & Kramburg properties.

Ald. Wilson stated he will mow the empty lot on N. Wall St. owned by Dennis Livingston and Rocky Helms
this Friday.

Brian Mitchell then informed the board he has cleaned up the Brewington property at 119 S. First St. Mayor Richmond agreed it does look much better.

The Board also noted that the property at 121 N. Wall St. had been cleaned up.

Leslie Franks then discussed the Kramburg property located at 114 W. Douglas St. Leslie informed the board she had hired Eddie Tweeting to clean up the property and he has not shown up. She is now in the process of getting him to complete the cleanup he was hired to do. She also noted that she just got one of the two mowers running again recently and will be mowing by this weekend.

The board discussed giving her another extension for up to 45 days to allow her time to get Eddie Tweeting to complete the work he was hired to do.

Ald. Kohley moved to approve an extension on the cleanup of the Kramburg property at 114 W. Douglas St. until July 15, 2014. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson, Hess and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley let the board know Mike Davis is trying to clean up the property between Douglas St. and the railroad tracks. David Brodie noted the City has water and sewer easements next to the tracks and Mr. Davis has encroached on those easements. Mr. Brodie also noted he believes the Proctor family now owns part of that property.

Citizens Business.

Vicki Fields (did not sign the guest list) then asked David Brodie when he would be able to mark her N.W. corner where the pin is missing? Mr. Brodie noted he will get with her next week about marking her corner.

The Mayor read Bill # 2014-446 for Ordinance No. 2014-456, an Ordinance adopting and enacting a new code of Ordinances incorporating Ordinances that were passed during 2013 for the second reading by title only

Ald. Wilson moved to accept the second reading of Bill # 2014-446 for Ordinance No. 2014-456, an Ordinance incorporating ordinances that were passed during 2013. Ald. Kohley seconded.  Ald. Hess, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays. 

The Board discussed the corporate resolutions from the First Community Bank which sets up the Debit Cards for future purchases and trainings.

The Mayor stated there was a need for debit cards for future purchases and training.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve signing the resolutions between the City of Goodman and the First Community Bank. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kezar, Hess, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following old business:
     
  1. The Board discussed changing Section 135.010, the bidding section of the City Code Book.  The board agreed to the following dollar changes:

The Board agreed that Section 1 of Section 135.010 should be changed to $1,000.00 dollars and Section 2 and 3 be changed to the same wording as the City of Aurora. Section 2 of Aurora’s code is from $1,000.00 to $5,000.00 and then Section 3 is anything over $5,000.00.

The board noted if possible, rewrite the Bidding Codes section of the code to begin voting on at the next council meeting.
2.  The Board discussed which streets are going to be considered for street repair.

David Brodie noted from the Full Gospel Church on Garner to approximately 102 Garner should be paved, along with the Janice St. and B Ave intersection and the B Ave. and Roy Hill section and replace any manhole covers and raisers. (Diagrams were given to the board.) The board asked David Brodie to get an estimate of how much those three (3) streets would cost and possibly let them know at the next meeting. Mr. Brodie did note he has spoken to one paving company and its approximately twenty dollars ($20.00) a foot. Mr. Brodie also asked the board to let him know if there were any other streets that they felt might need paved this year. The mayor noted they had discussed and agreed on fifty thousand dollars to go towards the street repairs.
 
3. The Board discussed purchasing another safe to hold the City’s permanent records.

Mayor Richmond noted the City needs more room for records to be kept safe. The board looked over the pricing estimates and dimensions and discussed which one to purchase.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve purchasing the Stack-On Elite safe from Orschlens for $999.99. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following new business:

   1. Noted the City Hall will be closed for Memorial Day on May 26, 2014.
  
The Department heads gave the following reports:

Curt Drake- gave the council the monthly reports. Ald. Kohley asked if the department still needed tires for the expedition. Curt noted he should be hearing from the American Tire (state program) in the next few days. If he doesn’t hear from the state, he will get a price from Goodman Gas & Service and inform the Board of the prices for their approval.

Denis Kolb- Nothing to report

David Brodie- informed the Board the backhoe has several broken parts including a kingpin and the cost is approximately $3145.00 in parts and $640.00 in labor. He noted the city could pay a portion out of the Water, Sewer and Street account to help pay for the cost of repair.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve four thousand dollars $4,000.00 to repair the backhoe. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Dawn Bunch – Not present
Karla McNorton -nothing to report.              

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $36,948.13.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $36,948.13. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.    

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

~~May 6, 2014
Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night May 6, 2014 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Vickie Fields, Zackery Adamson, Lois Kolb, Jim Morgan and Katrina Hines from the McDonald County Dispatch.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on April 15, 2014. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on April 15, 2014.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kezar, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays. 

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the special meeting on April 22, 2014. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting on April 22, 2014.  Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays. 

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the special meeting on April 29, 2014. Ald. Hess moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting on April 29, 2014.  Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays. 

Citizens Business:  the Mayor asked if there were any citizen comments and there were none.

The Board discussed the report from liquid Engineering.  David Brodie reported that they had inspected the tower on School Street. He reported that after inspecting and making sure that a diver could go into the tank they recommended cleaning both towers at the same time. He noted that if the Board agreed to have both towers cleaned at the same time Liquid Engineering would only charge another $1200.00 for the tower on School Street. He also noted that he had discussed the need to have the towers inspected and cleaned during the Boards Budget discussions and that they had agreed to have it done. David also stated that the altitude valve is not working correctly. He said that during the inspection of the towers, they had discovered that the tower was only ½ full. He said he had contacted Jim from Tiff City Pump and told him about the problem. He noted that Tiff City Pump had installed the valve and that they would know how to do the repairs. Ald. Wilson moved to extend the contract to approve the cleaning of the tower on School Street from Liquid Engineering in the amount of $1200.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Wilson, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays. 

The Board discussed their attending a meeting to be held on May 19th at 5:00PM at the Lampo Building, in Neosho to receive a report on the Camp Crowder Joint Land Use Study (JLUS). The Board stated that they would be attending, that the clerk needed to post the meeting and note that no City Business would be discussed or decided on during that meeting. 

The Board discussed Bill# 2014-446 for Ordinance No. 2014-456, an Ordinance adopting and enacting a new code of Ordinances incorporating the Ordinances that were passed during 2013.

The Mayor read  for the first reading Bill# 2014-446 for Ordinance No. 2014-456 by title only, an Ordinance adopting and enacting a new code of Ordinances incorporating the Ordinances that were passed during 2013.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill # 2014-446 for Ordinance No. 2014-456, an Ordinance    adopting and enacting a new code of Ordinances incorporating Ordinances that were passed during 2013.
Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays. 

The Board discussed the following old business:

Katrina Hines extended an invitation to the Board to allow the Police Department to install a drug take back box in the Police Department. Curt stated that it would be hard to have the office scheduled to be open for a certain amount of hours per day. He noted that with one officer on, they could be called out and would need to lock up the police department during the scheduled open hours. The Board agreed that they would like to be able to accept however it was not feasible.

The Clerk noted that the Board had agreed at a meeting in January to revisit the situations at the Kramburg and Brewington properties. She stated that the Board had set May 20th for that meeting. The Board agreed to put the discussion on the next agenda and asked the Clerk to write the interested parties informing them of the meeting.

David told the Board that they needed to look into the house at 121 Wall Street. He said someone had started tearing it down but had never finished. He said he felt that the owner should be told that he needed to complete tearing it down. Chief Drake reported that he thought that the people who owned the house at 125 Wall Street had bought that property. David stated that the property on Douglas Street, by the rail road tracks that is owned by Mike Davis needs to be cleaned up. The Board agreed a letter should be written to him and that he should be given until July 1st to comply or attend the Board Meeting on July 1 to explain why he can’t.

Ald. Wilson said that the Police Department needs to start talking to people about mowing and dogs. Curt stated that he had already been stopping and talking with people about cleaning up and mowing their yards. Ald. Wilson stated that he needed to keep a list and then go back by and check to see if they have complied. Ald. Wilson stated that he had heard that there was a new Missouri State Statute passed during the Legislative session which effects when someone could be ticketed for allowing their dog to run at large. He said he believed that it said that the dog would have to be known to be running at large for a period longer than 12 hours.

Ald. Wilson stated he felt that the Board should place on the next agenda discussion and decision on what street repair they want done for this year so that the job can be put out for bid. The Mayor stated that it should be put on the agenda and that he thought that the Board might have enough funds to do about 3,000 running feet.

David reported that he had been looking at safes for the records that needed to be locked up and have fire protection.  It was noted that the City has two already but needs more space. David stated that he had been looking at the largest ones and they run between $1,499.00 to $2,000.00 dollars. The Mayor asked him to get exact figures together before the next meeting and to have discussion and decision on purchasing the safe placed on the next agenda.

The Clerk asked if the Board wanted to replace the hard back covers of the code books for $75.00 each.  She noted that over the years two have come up missing. She noted with the new code books they have the pages for 10 books but only eight covers. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the purchase of two new hard back covers for the code books for $75.00 each. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley asked if the Locker Plant had started doing the slaughtering at the locker plant. David said that he talked with the owner and that he is still working on setting up a slaughter area. He said the owner had said he wanted it done right so it will take him a while to get things ready to begin.

The Mayor asked Jim Morgan about what the Betterment Clubs plans were helping to replace the gazebo at the ballpark. Jim said that the Club was meeting in the near future and that he would ask them.

The Board discussed the following new business:

David stated that Lee Clark has a rent house on Stites Street that he will not be renting out. He said that Lee asked if he could cut the water service to the house and use it for an extra watering meter that would not be charged a sewer charge. Ald. Wilson said he didn’t think there would a problem letting him change the service. Ald. Wilson moved to allow Lee Clark to disconnect his rental house and use the meter as an agricultural meter. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Department heads gave the following reports:

Curt Drake- reported that all three of the vehicles were worked on yesterday. He introduced Zachery Adamson who would like to be put on as a reserve for the City. He stated that once he had received his proof of certification he would like to hire him as a volunteer reserve.

Ald. Kohley moved to approve hiring Mr. Adamson as a reserve. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Denis Kolb-

David Brodie- gave the Board information regarding the problems he has been having at the treatment plant. He noted that the City has received a violation letter from DNR. He said that he was aware the letter would be coming and that he had informed the Board about the situation in the past; however he wanted them to know that the Hunte Corporation also received a letter of a violation. He noted that the City needed to answer the letter from DNR by May 15th.  He stated that he compiled a letter of response and that the Mayor had signed it. He said that he believed the Clerk had given the Board copies of all three letters in their packets.

He reported that the Hunte Corporation employees are working with him to fix the situation. He noted that they use a chemical to disinfect equipment that has very high chlorine content and that they have started using a product to neutralize it before discharging it into the City’s sewer system. He also informed the Board the his DO and PH is down and he feels that is caused by the Hunte’s trucks holding tanks being discharged into the City’s sewer system, however since finding that out he said they have been working to make sure that is not a continued practice. He did note that they had a repeat occurrence over the weekend and that he had been in to tell them that it had to quit happening. He said that they are working with him to keep that from happening again.

Dawn Bunch – report in Board packets.

Paula Brodie – note letter from MOPERM regarding refund check.
                       -note Memo to Board regarding annual Clerk training.
         – noted that the 2013 City Audit was completed on May 2nd. 
        
David stated that he had talked with the Board before about the backhoe needing new kingpins and bushing. He said that it could not be put off any longer and that he had contacted Turner Diesel in Joplin, who had worked on it before to get quotes on how much it would cost for parts and labor to replace the kingpins and the bushings. He said he was waiting for them to call back. Jim Morgan stated that they had called him back and asked him to tell David that they said it would cost around $1,000.00 unless they get in there and find more problems. Ald. Wilson stated that the Board could authorize up to $1500.00. Ald. Wilson moved to allow David to get the Backhoe repaired for up to $1500.00 Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

            David reported that the roof at the treatment plant needs to be repaired, that it had been             damaged by wind and that the Insurance Agent from MOPERM had looked at it and that he            said it would not be much more than the $2500.00 deductible. David asked the Board if             they wanted to put the job out for bid.  Ald. Hess moved to place the job out for bid. Ald.             Kezar seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley reminded the Board that the door at the Emergency Management Department needs to be replaced.

The Clerk noted that the Board might want to look at their ordinance in regards to bidding. She noted that it had been years since it was voted on and that the cost of running the newspaper ads has increased so much that it might be more cost effective to change the amount for bids that they require newspaper advertisement for bids.

Ald. Hess asked if the roof can wait until after the Board looks at their bidding procedures. David stated he had the roof temporarily fixed so it would be OK to wait for a few weeks.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $27,790.70.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $27,790.70. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.    

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

~~April 29, 2014 7:00PM.
Special Board Meeting.

The Board of Aldermen held a Special meeting on Tuesday night April 29, 2014 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present was City Clerk Paula Brodie and Curt Drake.

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

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

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

The Board went into closed session at 7:02 PM

The Board came back into open session at 8:21 PM

The Mayor stated that no decisions were made during the closed session.

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