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~~January 7, 2014 7:00PM.
Regular Board Meeting.

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night January 7, 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 and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Lois Kolb, Vicky Fields, Brian Mitchell, Timberly Condrey, Cory Knight, Jimmie Gideon and Katrina Hine from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on Tuesday December 17, 2013. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on December 17, 2013.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Hess, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the Budget meeting on Monday December 16, 2013. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the Budget meeting on December 16, 2013.  Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the Budget meeting on Tuesday December 30, 2013. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the Budget meeting on December 30, 2013.  Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor acknowledged Cory Knight from the Goodman Locker Plant. Mr. Knight told the Board that to process the meat they have to send someone out to an individual’s property, kill the animal and bring it to the plant. He said that surrounding states had changed their laws making food processors not be allowed to kill animals on the owner’s property. He explained that those processing plants now completed the whole procedure at the processing plant, from killing to packaging the meat. He said that he was afraid Missouri would follow suite and that he would not be able to process animals anymore. He asked the Board to give him permission to do the complete process at his place of business in Goodman. He said that he would design a chute that the animal would be loaded in; he would then kill them, process the meat and the waste products would be picked up by a waste service. David stated he was concerned about the blood being put into the sewer system. He said that blood is one of the hardest things on the BOD of a treatment plant. He explained that Goodman’s treatment plant’s water went into what is called a losing stream, causing the Department of Natural Resources operating permit to be more stringent than in other Cities. 

The Mayor stated that he was willing to have the complete processing done at the Locker Plant; however the city would need to look into what would be needed to keep the treatment plant in compliance. He asked if Mr. Knight could get a copy of the regulations needed for the Locker Plant itself. 

The Board agreed to have David and Mr. Knight check into the regulations on the processing end and the treatment plant before making any final decisions.

Mr. Knight stated he hoped they could get it figured out before Missouri changes their restrictions. He stated that he might have to move his business to be able to complete the whole process at one place.

Citizens business:

The Mayor acknowledged Vicky Fields, who stated that during the water project, the contractors had moved one of her survey pegs. She stated that she had asked the past Mayor and Mayor Richmond to have the peg replaced. The Mayor stated that he thought that if she knew where her south survey peg was and the neighbor north of her knew where her south survey pin was, they should be able to run a string line allowing them to draw a straight line to calculate where her peg should be. She stated she would like to put up a fence between her and her neighbors. The Mayor stated if there were two known pins, they could find where her pins should be. Mrs. Fields said that if they thought it would work she would agree to let them try. David agreed that when the weather was better they would try to help her.

Mrs. Fields asked how many calls the police department answered. The Mayor stated that Curt could answer that question. She said that she listened to the radio and it seemed that the county had to respond to a lot of Goodman’s calls. Curt stated that the department had responded to over 900 calls last year and that when he was on duty they called him. He noted that when he was not on duty and neither was the other Goodman Officer, the county responded to calls for the city.  She asked would it be more cost feasible to contract with the County for police protection. Curt said that the County is stretched too in the amount of calls they cover, so he didn’t think contracting with the County would get much more coverage for the Citizens of Goodman.

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

 1. The Mayor noted that the Board was to open bids to clean up the property at 119 South First Street, owned by Jesse Brewington. Timberly Condreay stated that she did not know why they were putting the clean-up out for bid. She said that she and Brian Mitchel had been working on cleaning up the property.  She said that she has been renting the property and they have been working on it.  Greg stated that since he had been Mayor the property had been a problem. She informed the Mayor that they had been working on the property. The Mayor reported that he had talked with Mr. Brewington about the need to get the property cleaned up. He said that he had told him that the Board had placed an ad in the paper to have it cleaned up and that the cost would be added to the City taxes. He said Mr. Brewington was concerned about the cost. Ms. Condreay stated that there were several places around town that needed cleaned up. The Mayor agreed that there were other places around town that needed cleaned up. He noted that the City had mowed other properties during the summer, adding the charges to the property taxes. He noted that the Brewington Property had been talked about at various Board meetings over several years and that complaints had been voiced by other citizens about the looks of the property. He said the City was not in the business of cleaning up properties, but that when complaints are received the Board has to respond. He said that if the City does have to clean up a property, it does not make the city any money.

The Mayor opened the one bid that they had received to clean up the property. He stated that the bid was from Jimmie Gideon in the amount of $5,425.00 noted that the bid was not an itemized bid. 

Ald. Wilson stated that when he was Mayor he had been told that the property was going to be cleaned up. He said it doesn’t seem to him that it was ever completely cleaned up during the last three years. He said he would like to see it finally cleaned up but that the bid was too high for what the Board wanted down.
 
Ald. Hess moved to reject the bid in the amount of $5,425.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor stated that Mr. Brewington said he would see that the property got cleaned up. He said that he assumed that Timberly and Brian were the ones Mr. Brewington was talking about that would be cleaning up the property for him. The Mayor suggested the Board set a time frame for the work to be completed. Ald. Hess suggested giving them until the Board meeting on May 20th    and then the Board could review it to make sure the property has come into compliance. The Board agreed to give them until the 20th of May to have the property cleaned up. The Clerk asked the Board if they wanted her to write a letter to Mr. Brewington, informing him of what they had discussed and what they had decided. The Board agreed that it would be good to have a written correspondence sent to Mr. Brewington.

The Board discussed the following new Business:

 1. The board discussed Bill # 2014-441 for Ordinance #2014-451 increasing the minimum water rate from $13.50 to $14.00.
 
  The Mayor read Bill # 2014-441 for Ordinance # 2014-451 by title only.
 
 Ald. Kohley moved to approve the first reading of Bill # 2014-441 for Ordinance #2014-451 approving an increase on the minimum water rate from $13.50 to $14.00. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kohley, Kezar and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

 2. The board discussed Bill # 2014-442 for Ordinance #2014-452 increasing the minimum sewer rate from $12.28 to $12.78.

 The Mayor read Bill # 2014-442 for Ordinance #2014-452 by title only.

 Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill # 2014-442 for Ordinance #2014-452 approving an increase on the minimum sewer rate from $12.28 to $12.78. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

 3. The board discussed Bill # 2014-443 for Ordinance #2014-453 increasing the minimum commercial water rate from $13.50 to $14.00.  It was noted that the amounts were the same as Bill# 2014-441 for Ordinance #2014-452. The clerk stated that the amounts were the same but the Commercial rates were set up in a different code from the residential rates, so a change needed to be made to both codes.

 Ald.  Hess moved to approve the first reading of Bill # 2014-443 for Ordinance #2014-453 approving an increase on the minimum commercial water rate from $13.50 to $14.00. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Department heads gave the following reports: 

                a. Chief Drake -reported that he had been working on year end reports.
                  – asked to be able to hire a couple of reserves. He stated that one of the candidates was Thomas Bentz. He said that Mr. Bentz had completed the Police Academy in May, was certified and continuing his education to receive a Criminal Justice Degree. He said Mr. Bentz would like to work for the department as a reserve to get some experience. Curt stated that Mr. Bentz would be willing to work a whole shift at one time, which would be very helpful. The Board discussed the need for reserves, how many hours they are asked to work in a month, per Police Department Policy and how many reserves they should hire. Ald. Kezar stated she thought it was good to hire new officers, to give them training and experience. Ald. Wilson moved to allow Thomas Bentz to come to work for Goodman as a Reserve Officer. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

             – informed the Board that John Epperson had asked to be put on as a reserve. He noted that Mr. Epperson had applied for the job that was given to Officer Cagle and that he worked for Southwest City and Lanagan. He stated that in the past Mr. Epperson had been employed by the City of Goodman, but left the City’s employment after a very short amount of time and that was a concern to him. Ald. Wilson was concerned because he already worked part time at South West City and is acting Chief of Police of the City of Lanagan.

Ald. Kezar stated that it might be better to see how the first reserve worked out before hiring any others.   Ald. Hess said if he is already an officer, he didn’t see any problem with putting him on as a reserve.
Ald. Kohley stated that he had talked to Mr. Epperson during the week and that he was very interested in being hired as a reserve officer for Goodman.

The Mayor asked for a motion to put John Epperson on as a reserve officer. Ald. Kohley moved to hire him as a reserve officer. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Hess, Wilson, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

                    -informed the Board that he had not had any contact with Officer Cagle since he left to have shoulder surgery. He noted that Bill had not returned his FMLA paper work to the City yet. Chief Drake noted that the personnel policy requires a note from the Doctor stating why the need for the surgery, what it would entail and the length of time he would have to be off of work. It was noted that the Doctor would also have to give him a release back to work letter and it should include a statement saying he was able to perform all of his duties. Chief Drake told the Board he would keep them informed about the situation.

The Board discussed getting the Expedition fixed.  They agreed to have Curt take it to a mechanic. It was noted that the mechanic needs to drive it to see how it is working. Ald. Wilson asked if the City’s insurance would cover a person driving it that was not an employee. It was noted that since he was a mechanic he would have his own insurance that should cover him driving others vehicles.
 
                b. David Brodie-informed the Board that the new pump and motor has been installed at the well on School Street. He noted that the cost was $25,700.00. He also stated because the pump had quit, the chlorinator pump had kept running and now was making noises like it was going to quit.. He said he had went ahead and purchased a replacement pump. He noted that DNR requires the City to chlorinate so they had to have a new pump ready to drop in when the other quits.

                 -informed the Board that he was going to be hauling sludge.
                    c. Denis Kolb    – had nothing to report
                    d. Dawn Bunch  – Monthly report in packets.
                    e. Paula Brodie  – noted that the signups for open Board positions will be from December 17,  2013 until January 21, 2014. Positions open will be Northward Alderperson (Calvin Wilson), Southward Alderperson (Keith Kohley) and Municipal Judge (Clyde Davidson). 
    
                 -noted that she had gotten the quote back from Coventry on the medical health insurance. She stated that it was a higher deductible, higher coinsurance for $1,000.00 more a month. She said that Tim Roark had suggested waiting to see how the renewal comes in from Anthem in February.

                – reported that Clyde Davidson had talked with Michael Wasson about getting someone to be the Recreation Director. She stated that Michael said he would be doing the intermural basketball this spring and would talk to the Recreation Board about encouraging someone signing up for the Director’s position.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $47,518.27. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $47,518.27. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Hess and Wilson 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: ________________ 

 

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

The Board of Aldermen held a special Budget meeting on Monday night December 2, 2013 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, City Clerk Paula Brodie and Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb. Guest included Lois Kolb. Ald. Kohley was not present.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night December 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, Officer Bill Cagle and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Lois Kolb, Katrina Hine from the McDonald County Press and Kim Gallardo.

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

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

Citizens business. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Department heads gave the following reports:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Board of Aldermen held a special Budget meeting on Monday night December 2, 2013 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, City Clerk Paula Brodie, Asst. City Clerk Karla McNorton and Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb.

Ald. Kohley was not present.

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

Ald. Kohley joined the meeting at 7:06PM

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

 

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

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night December 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, Officer Bill Cagle and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Lois Kolb and Katrina Hine from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on Tuesday November 19, 2013. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on November 19, 2013.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

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

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

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

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

The Board discussed the following new business.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

~~November 26, 2013 at 7:00PM.
First budget meeting.

The Board of Aldermen held a Special Budget meeting on Tuesday night November 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, City Clerk Paula Brodie and Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb. Guest included Lois Kolb.

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

The Board discussed the General Fund revenues and expenditures, which included administration, recreation department, police department, the municipal court and emergency management department for the 2014 Budget.
The Board decided to hold the next budget meeting on December 2, 2013 at 7:00PM. 
Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:35PM.                                  

~~November 19, 2013 at 7:00PM.
Regular Board Meeting.

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night November 19, 2013 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, Officer Bill Cagle, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Carol, Roger and Leroy Coe, Lois Kolb, Bobbie Ellenwood, Jim Morgan and Katrina Hine, reporter from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on Tuesday November 5, 2013. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on November 5, 2013.  Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Wilson, and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley joined the meeting at 7:05PM.
   
The Board addressed Citizens business: 

Jim Morgan stated that Tom West had agreed to be the Grand Marshall of the Christmas Parade. Curt noted that he had contacted KCS about stopping the train during the parade.

Bobbie Ellenwood asked if something could be done about the trash blowing across the street from LenShayVon Island Store. David noted that the store was outside the city limits, but he would go by and talk to them about it.

The Mayor noted that Kim Gallardo was next on the agenda but was not present.

The Board began the business section of the meeting starting with unfinished business.
  
  l. The Board decided to hold the first budget meeting on Tuesday, November 26th at 7:00PM.

  2. The Board discussed the donation for Christmas Parade candy.  It was noted that last year they had given $200.00. Ald. Wilson moved to approve giving $200.00 this year. Ald. Kezar seconded.  Ald. Hess, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

   3. The Board discussed the problem with the property at 211 S. First Street (owner, Jessie Brewington, Albuquerque New Mexico). It was noted that the Board had tried to contact Mr. Brewington several times over a period of several years and even went so far as to have citations written for ordinance violations. The Board discussed hiring someone to clean up the property and adding the cost to the taxes as a tax lien. Ald. Wilson moved to put out for bid the cleaning up of the property. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson brought up the cabinet for notices and the awning over the sidewalk. He said that he had a cabinet; however it was not water proof. He said if the Board had the canopy built over the sidewalk he did not think that the cabinet would need to be water proof. He stated that he would donate the cabinet if the canopy was built.

Ald. Hess suggested that there should be a spec sheet drawn up for what the Board wants down on the Brewington property so that all the bids come in the same. The Board agreed to have David and Ald. Hess draw up the spec sheets.

Ald. Kohley asked if the Board should put out for bid the awning. David stated that the Board would need to decide how they wanted the awning to be built. He said that he could have Marcus Van Dorn look at it and give them some ideas and a preliminary cost estimate. The Board would then be able to draw up the specs and put out formal bid requests.
  
The Board discussed the following new Business: 

They discussed renewing their membership with the Harry S. Truman Coordinating council.  It was noted that by being a member of the Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council the City maintains their requirements regarding solid waste management and that the Coordinating Council also takes care of drawing up and maintain the Hazard Mitigation Plan requirements. The Clerk noted that there is several other benefits the City could take advantage of if someone from the Board could attend the monthly meetings. The Board decided to place the decision on the membership on the next agenda.     

The following reports were made by the Department heads:
 
  a. Chief Drake reported that the grant that Officer Cagle had written for the city had been looked at and after doing a few suggested changes, he believed the City would receive notice that they were approved to receive the grant.  Ald. Cagle noted that the application was for in car video and audio recorders, two mobile radio units including antennas and installation and two handheld units.

  b. David Brodie- reported that the representatives from Missouri Rural Water Association will be in the city on December 4, 2013 to begin the GPS mapping on all of the City’s water and sewer lines. He noted that after communication with Michael Keels, it was discovered that the computer tower in the Mayor’s office would not handle the GPS Mapping program. Michael can get a new tower for $750.00 and he also recommended a dedicated Video Graphic Card for $95.00. Ald. Wilson moved to allow David up to $1,000.00 to purchase the new computer tower and designated graphic card. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

     -He noted that he had called Empire District about the electric poles that are leaning at the old water tower and the city hall. He said Brad Lett said he would look at them.

       c. Denis Kolb – had nothing to report.
                   d. Dawn Bunch-  was not present.
  e. Paula Brodie  – noted that the next C.O.A.D meeting is December 12 at 11:00AM at the Pineville Community Center.  It was noted that the McDonald County Coalition meeting is right after that.
       – noted that the Christmas Parade is on December 14, 2013 at 1:00PM.

Ald. Kohley said that he has had several complaints about boys riding around town on mowers. It was noted that they haul people around in utility wagons behind the mower. Curt stated that he and Officer Cagle had talked to the boys and now he is planning to talk with his parents. He also stated that the boys were working, cutting lawns, and cleaning up yards. It was noted by several people present that they have been seen on major streets after dark.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $38,738.47. Ald. Hess moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $38,738.47. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

 

~~November 5, 2013 at 7:00PM.
Regular Board Meeting.

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night November 5, 2013 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, Officer Bill Cagle, City Clerk Paula Brodie and City Tax Collector Dawn Bunch. Guests included Kathy Wilson, Sheriff Mike Hall, Jimmy Morgan, Marshal Long from the Goodman Fire District and Katrina Hine, reporter from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on Tuesday October 15, 2013. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on October 15, 2013.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson and voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizens business. 

Chet Sexton informed the he had been having trouble with his sewer line for several years. He said that it started causing him trouble again and he asked David about what to do. He said he hired Jim Morgan to strip out the line to see where it was stopped up. He said that the contractors for the City’s water project had broken the line but not repaired it correctly. David said that he was there and that he agreed that the contractors had not fixed the break correctly. He told the Board that he felt that it was the City’s responsibility to pay for the repairs. He noted that the Board in the past had paid the expense for repairs once they discovered whether or not it was due to the water contractors not completing repairs correctly. He said that he told Chet that he would inform the Board. Chet stated that he had the line routered out several times during the years and that the materials to repair the line was $134.00, however he was only asking for the Board to pay the Morgan Backhoe bill. It was noted that the bill was $500.00. David stated that Jim and Chris worked from noon to after five to fix the line. Ald. Wilson moved to approve paying the bill from Jim Morgan. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson, Hess and Ald. Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Kathy Wilson stated that she was concerned because there were an unusual amount of pit bulls on Ozark Trail. She said that several of them were in yards that did not look secure, a couple of them looked like they were not being fed properly and a few were on chains. She stated that she did not know what the code allowed as far as having pit bulls in the City limits. The Mayor stated that the code said that pit bulls must either be kept in a fenced in yard or chained. Owners of pit bulls must purchase a dog license, first furnishing proof of rabies vaccination and a picture of the dog to be kept on file at the City Hall. The Mayor stated that the Police Department will look into the various pit bulls on Ozark Trail to make sure that they are within the guidelines of the City Code.

There was discussion about how many dogs and cats’ people are allowed to have. It was noted that the City Code allows no more than 3 animals, either 3 dogs, 3 cats or a combination of 3 at each residence. 

Calvin Wilson stated that he knew of one residence on Williams Street that had at least 5 dogs. Ald. Kohley stated that there were several dogs a running loose around town. The Clerk noted that is why there was a message on the water bills a few months back reminding people that they can receive a ticket if their dogs are caught running at large.

The Mayor acknowledged Sheriff Mike Hall who was present to discuss with the Board the possibility of the Goodman Municipal Court establishing a $2.00 inmate prisoner detainee security fund. He stated that the court would assess a $2.00 charge per ticket paid by the defendant. He stated that the fund would help the Sheriff’s department with the cost to finger print prisoners. He told the Board that finger prints taken at the Jail are electronically filed. He informed the Board that in the future he hoped to see the Sheriff’s department using the new Iris recognition equipment. Sheriff Hall informed the Board to keep the electronic finger printing capability there was a yearly charge of $2500.00 which could be paid out of the Inmate security fund. He noted that the funds can also be used for cameras in the jail and book in room and video and audio recording. The Mayor noted that the City had just purchased new fine cards and those would have to be printed again if the Board approved the new fee. Sheriff’s Hall stated that he had heard that and that he wished he had attended a meeting at an earlier date. He asked the Board to consider the increase and thanked them for giving him the opportunity to visit with them.

Kathy Wilson thanked the Fire Department and the City workers for cleaning up a tree that blew down on Ozark Trail.

The Board began the business section of the meeting starting with the following unfinished business:
  
  l. The Clerk informed the Board that she needed to be able to go online to get copies of the   Cities’ bank statements so that she can prepare financial statements. She noted that it was taking too  long to wait for the statements to come in the mail. She stated the Board would need to vote on a new  corporate resolution with the bank adding her name to be allowed to look at the accounts on line.  Ald.  Wilson moved to approve the new corporate resolution with the First Community Bank which allows the  Clerk to use the online functions only. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson, Hess and Kezar  voted aye with 0 nays.

  2. The Mayor noted that the Clerk had put in their packets information for them to look over before Budget sessions begin regarding the possibility of increasing water/sewer rates. The Mayor stated that he knew the Board didn’t like to increase rates, but reminded them that operating costs continue to go up with no increase of revenues. The Clerk noted that the last two years during budget sessions the Board talked about raising the rates but never did. She said that she had put in their packets copies of letters from Rural Development, the Department of Natural Resources and Nick Myers, CPA, encouraging the Board to address the water/sewer rates. David stated that besides normal increases in operating expenses the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Natural Resources continually change limits on the City’s water and sewer Permits, which cost the City more to comply. An example the Mayor gave was the change of PH level in fields where the city’s sludge is spread has changed so that the City now has to pay to lime the fields and test before the sludge can be spread. The Clerk stated that several cities use a yearly cost of living increase. She stated that she had put sample ordinances in their packets for them to look at. The Clerk noted that the water/sewer department was a business and should be handled as such. She stated that needed rate increases shouldn’t be a political decision, but a business decision. 

There was no new business. 
  
The Department heads gave the following reports.
 
  a. Chief Drake -informed the Board that Bill Cagle had past his three levels of CSI training. He also informed the Board that he had attended a class that he thought was included in the contract with MSSU but was not. He said the class was very informational and he was glad that he took it, however he would have asked the Board’s permission first if he had realized that it was not part of the yearly contract. He apologized to the Board.    
  b. David Brodie- noted that Jim Morgan had a radio for the white truck. Mr. Morgan stated that he would sell the radio, and install it for $350.00. He said that they would also need to order a new antenna.  Ald. Wilson moved to purchase the radio from Jim Morgan and have him install it and allow him to purchase the new antenna for $350.00. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Curt asked to purchase a jacket like his for Officer Cagle. He said that the jacket has a reflective side to be used for working accidents. The Board agreed to let him order a jacket.

       c. Denis Kolb was not present.
                   d. Dawn Bunch- the personal and real property tax report was in the packets.
  e. Paula Brodie  – noted the flyers on the C.O.A.D meeting on December 12 and a  Fire safety class put on by the McDonald County Collation including free smoke alarms. She also noted that she had ordered the new software for GPS mapping, but was concerned about the computer in the Mayor’s office capability to handle the program. The Board agreed that once the software is received she should contact Michael and have him look into what is needed.

Jim Morgan noted that the Annual Christmas parade is on Dec 14 at 1:00PM. He noted that they will have items to raffle. The Board discussed their annual donation to the betterment club for candy for the parade. They instructed the clerk to find out what was donated last year and asked that a decision be put on the next agenda. 

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $31,783.68. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $31,783.68. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

October 1, 2013 at 7:00PM.

Regular Board Meeting.

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night September 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, Officer Bill Cagle, City Clerk Paula Brodie, City Tax Collector Dawn Bunch and Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb. Guest included Lois Kolb, Tiffany Ethridge, James Elliott, Marshal Long, Leslie Franks and Katrina Hine from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on Tuesday September 17, 2013. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on September 17, 2013.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizens business.      

                   1. The Mayor acknowledged James Elliott who told the Board he had a leak, that it was fixed and asked if the Board would approve averaging his water/sewer bill. He said he had a leaking hose and a leak under the house, but both had been repaired. It was noted that his bill this month was $84.45, where his average is usually $49.21.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve averaging Mr. Elliott’s water/sewer bill in the amount of $49.21. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

                   1. The Mayor acknowledged Tiffany Ethridge who told the Board she had a leak, that it was fixed and asked if the Board would be willing to average her water/sewer bill. It was noted that her current bill is $225.64 and that $63.31 is her average bill.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve averaging Tiffany Ethridge’s water/sewer bill in the amount of $63.31.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

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

                   l. The Board discussed Bill#2013-438 for Ordinance# 2013-448 increasing the fee for variances to the Zoning Ordinance from $20.00 to $75.00.

The Mayor read Bill# 2013-438 for Ordinance # 2013-448 by title only for the first reading.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill# 2013-438 for Ordinance # 2013-448 amending Section 400.091.  Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Wilson, Hess and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following new Business:

                   1. The Mayor noted that the City had received approval from the Missouri Department of Transportation allowing the annexation of south Highway 59 from the south City Limits of Goodman to the north city limits of the City of Anderson.  The Board discussed the need to pass an ordinance and vote to approve the Mayor’s signing the voluntary annexation petition.      

Ald. Kohley moved to approve the Mayors signing of the south Highway 59 voluntary annexation petition .Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

                   2. The Board discussed Bill # 2013-439 for Ordinance #2013-449 annexing South Highway 59 from the south Goodman City Limits to the north City Limits of Anderson.

The Mayor read Bill# 2013-439 for Ordinance # 2013-449 by title only for the first reading.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill# 2013-439 for Ordinance # 2013-449 regarding the annexation of south Highway 59 into the Goodman City Limits.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

                   3. The Board discussed approving Bill Cagle’s 90 day probationary period. Chief Drake asked for Bill to be taken off of probation, and to give him  a $.50 cents an hour raise.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve ending Officer Cagle’s probationary period and to give him a $.50 cent an hour increase. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson, Kezar and Hess voted aye with 0 nays. The Board agreed that the $.50 cent increase should be made retroactive to September 18, 2013 90 days after his hire date.

                   4. The Board discussed the properties at 114 W. Douglas, 112 W. Douglas and 112 W. Splitlog owned by Don and Lester Kramburg. The Mayor stated that they should be discussing the properties under the dangerous building code, not condemnation. He then acknowledged Leslie Franks, 1421 Hilltop Noel, Mo. 64854, who stated that she was Don Kramburg’s great niece. She told the Board that he has been fighting cancer and cannot do the work himself. She said that the family had been trying to work on the buildings, and cleaning up the properties. She asked for a year to get the properties back into shape. The Board discussed whether or not the buildings could be repaired. She stated that she knew the properties were in disrepair but that she thought they could be fixed up. She said that they had been vandalized and that the pipes under the house need to be fixed, and new flooring installed. Ald. Wilson asked if the family would care if any of the neighbors could help by cutting brush and trees. She said she would appreciate any help and that she would be willing to give them permission. Marshall long stated that the Betterment Club had helped other people in the past and that he would talk with them about helping. The Mayor said the Board would rather have buildings repaired rather than torn down. David suggested her placing a ribbon around the trees she thought they would like to keep. The Board agreed to revisit the discussion in 90 days, giving her time to see what she could do and to find out exactly what needs to be done.

The following reports were given:     

                   a. Chief Drake -noted that the black car is being worked on by Clint Walker, who is looking for a dead short.

                   b. David Brodie- noted that the tree at 113 Williams Street is on the line. Ald. Wilson stated that it needed to be removed as it was dangerous. David noted that the Board had Scott Mitchell remove trees before and asked them if they wanted him contact Scott or did they want him to call other trimmers. The Board stated because of the danger, they decided to have Scott go ahead and do it. David was asked by Curt to check around town for others that needed to be removed. David said that it was not cheap to have trees cut down and that he would look to see if there were others that needed to be removed.

                                            – noted that he had put up reflectors on the stop sign on B Ave facing 59 Highway.

                   c. Denis Kolb- noted that he had given the Board a packet, with information on storm shelters. He said he had received a quote for, $6,900.00 a piece with each unit capable to hold 30 adults. He suggested the Board go over the information. There was discussion regarding liability to the City and who would be responsible to open the shelters during storms.  He was asked to make sure that they were constructed by specifications through FEMA. The Mayor stated that further discussion will be held at the next meeting.   Ald. Hess asked if there was a time frame on the $6900.00 and Mr. Kolb said there wasn’t.  Ald. Kezar asked if they were handicapped acceptable. Mr. Kolb said no, not at this time.                 

                   d. Dawn Bunch- reports were given out before the meeting.

                   e. Paula Brodie  -nothing to report.

Calvin stated that the clerk and he had been to the MML annual conference. He said it was very interesting and that he would get information from the meeting to the other members. It was noted that there had been a class regarding the Affordable Care Act and municipalities. The Clerk noted that during the conference she had heard that there might be help for smaller groups through the Health Care exchanges. She noted that she would try to gather more information for the Board to look at during budget discussions.

Ald. Kohley stated that it was time for the Board/employee Bar –B- Que. He stated that he thought October 13, 2013 at 2:00PM would be good. He noted that if it rains that day it will be moved to October 20th.  Ald. Wilson noted that Tom would be there.

Marshall Long from the Goodman Fire District was present to update the Board on the ISO testing. He stated that the Fire Department was working on passing the test. He noted that the actual test will be taking place on the 15^th of October. He noted that the people from ISO will be in the City that day doing the testing.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $5,591.73. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $5,591.73. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

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