These minutes were approved on May 7, 2013.
The Board of Aldermen held a meeting on Tuesday night April 16, 2013 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Kristin Lett, Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor Davie Brodie, Officer Curt Drake, Tax Collector Dawn Bunch, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Aldermen elect Alice Kezar, Crystal Vaughan and Carlton Lewis. Also present was Kyle Hill from Kurm Radio. The Mayor reported that Ald. Lett would not be present.
The Mayor called the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen to order at 7:00PM
The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the meeting on March 19, 2013. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from March 19, 2013. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kohley and Ald. Hess voted aye with Ald. Wilson Abstaining because he was not present at the March 19, 2013 meeting.
The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the meeting on April 2, 2013. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from April 2, 2013. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Wilson, Hess, and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the special meeting on April 2, 2013. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting April 2, 2013. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kohley and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed the following old business.
The Board discussed hiring Sue Bacorn to write an application to apply for a Community Development Block Grant to finish the Community Building/Emergency Shelter. The Clerk noted that Sue Bacorn stated that she would be willing to redo the original application for a fee of $500.00.
Ald. Wilson moved to approve hiring Sue Bacorn to write the application for the Community Building/Emergency Shelter for the fee of $500.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed the Emergency Management computer. Denis noted that the tower had been worked on by Michael Keels but it was still not working correctly. It was noted by the clerk that Mr. Keels had charged $90.00 to work on it and that he had reported that he had used it for 3 days without any problems. Ald. Kohley stated that it keeps locking up on him. Denis asked the Board to allow them to purchase a new tower. The Board agreed to have Denis and Keith look into how much one would cost and report back to the Board at the next meeting.
The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $11,703.00. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $11,703.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
The Clerk read the election results and swore in Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Alice Kezar, Bill Hess and Tax Collector Dawn Bunch.
The next item on the agenda was to decide whether or not to re-appointment the City Attorney and the City Clerk.
Ald. Wilson moved to re-appoint Duane Cooper as City Attorney. Ald. Hess second. Ald. Wilson, Kohley, Kezar and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.
Ald. Hess moved to re-appoint Paula Brodie as City Clerk. Ald. Wilson second. Ald. Wilson, Hess, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed the retirement of Tom West. Ald. Wilson moved to accept Tom West’s retirement effective May 6, 2013. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed the acting president position. Ald. Kohley moved to appoint Ald. Wilson as Acting President. Ald. Hess second. Ald. Kohley, Hess and Kezar voted aye with Ald. Wilson abstaining.
The Board discussed filling the position of Recreation Board Commissioner, a Street Commissioner, a Water/Sewer Commissioner and a Maintenance Commissioner. Ald. Kezar accepted the Recreation Board Commissioner position, Ald. Kohley accepted the Street Board Commissioner position, Ald. Hess accepted the Water/Sewer Commissioner position and Ald. Wilson accepted the Maintenance Commissioner position.
The Board discussed who would be the check signers. Ald. Hess, Mayor Richmond and Ald. Kezar agreed to be the check signers for the city.
The Board discussed filling the future open position at the Police Department. Ald. Wilson said the Board needed to decide if they would need a part time or a full time officer and suggested moving Curt Drake into the position of Police Chief. Curt stated that he would be honored if the Board offered him the position.
Mr. Lewis asked to speak. He stated that he felt that the Board needed to get another fulltime officer to make people slow down when entering the city limits.
The Mayor stated that he felt that Officer Drake should be given the opportunity to be moved the Chief’s position as he had been filling in and has worked for the City for several years.
Ald. Wilson moved to appoint Curt Drake as interim Chief of Police effective starting on May 7th. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kohley, Hess and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays. It was noted that the City’s personnel policy states that when a person is moved from one position to another they will have a 60 day probationary period.
The Board decided to hire a full time officer and Ald. Wilson suggested running an ad in the paper.
Ald. Hess moved to put an ad in the paper to hire a full time officer. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays. It was agreed that all applications should be into the City hall by May 7th at 4:00PM. The Board will decide at the meeting on May 7th on when to hold interviews.
The Board discussed renewing the mowing contract with Mike Williams. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the mowing contract with Mike Williams. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed the following new business:
The Mayor acknowledged John Epperson who asked the Board to appoint him as a part time officer. He stated he had been a reserve officer in Goodman in 2006. He stated he knew that Curt would need the help and that he could work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night. The Mayor stated that he was concerned if the Board went ahead and appointed Mr. Epperson as they had already voted to hire a full time officer after placing an ad in the paper. The Board agreed to go ahead and put the advertisement for a full time officer in the paper and hold interviews as previously decided. Mr. Epperson was told if he was interested he could put in an application.
The Department heads gave the following reports
Police Department- none
David Brodie stated that Michael Wasson, the recreation board Director had reported to him that the Zipper mower needed a new belt. He said that he had contacted Carl Parmley about replacing the belt. David noted that the mower also needs a new battery. The Board agreed to have Carl fix the mower and to purchase a new battery.
He also reported that the hot water heater in the concession stand is leaking. He said that the hot water heater is rusted out. He noted that he had found one that holds 12 gallons for $250.00 from Lowes and an 8 gallon one from Joplin Supply for $213.00. He stated that both are 110 volt, not 220 volt. He noted that the concession stand is not wired for 220 volts. Mayor Richmond asked if he had looked into the hot water heaters that work on demand. David said he did check on them but they were around $300.00. The Board agreed to allow him to purchase a hot water heater from Joplin Supply. Before doing so he is going to check at the RV stores first.
David noted that the new water department truck is in. He said that David Sarratt was going to be off the rest of the week and Monday and Tuesday, next week and then they will make arrangements to pick it up. The Clerk noted that they had written a check for them to take when they pick up the truck and that it would be on the Boards next bill sheet. She noted that she had Karla make out the check because the Board had already voted to purchase the truck out of the Water Lawsuit settlement funds
Denis Kolb- Keith Kohley noted that there could be a severe weather event in the next few days.
Dawn Bunch – had nothing to report.
Paula Brodie – reminded the Board to bring in their code books to be updated with 2012 Ordinances. Noted that the annual Rabies Clinic is April 20, 2013 from 1:00-2:00PM at the City Hall and the Elected Officials class with Gary Markenson is going to be on Saturday April 27, 2013 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM.
Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.