COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday December 16, 2014 at 7:00 PM at the
Goodman City Hall
December 16, 2014
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night December 16, 2014 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Bill Hess, Keith Kohley and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included James Roney, Tiffany Overturf, Rita Green from the McDonald County Press and Lois Kolb.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on December 2, 2014. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on December 2, 2014. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Hess, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 4 nays.
The Mayor acknowledged James Roney, from 113 S. First Street who was present to discuss averaging his water bill. He informed the Board that he had a leak in the bathtub and had fixed it about a week ago. Ald. Kohley moved to average his water bill. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.
Tiffany Overturf was present to ask the Board if she could have until January 2, 2015 to pay her December bill. The Board agreed to let her have an extension.
Ald. Hess stated he had talked with Clyde Davidson about if he had come up with any suggestions for someone to be appointed Recreation Board Director. He noted that Clyde said he did not have any suggestions. David asked if anyone new if there was still any talk about holding all the County games in one place. No one knew the answer of that question, however it was assumed that McDonald County hasn’t or they would have heard. The Board agreed to put an advertisement in the paper to look for a Recreation Board Director.
The Board discussed the cost of using the ball park lights. It was noted that they had agreed to charge $15.00 a night and had charged that receiving a total of $60.00. The Clerk noted that the electric bill for that time period was over $150.00. The Board agreed to have David turn the lights on reading the meter before and after so that the clerk can have the electric companies figure out what the bill would be for a certain period of time. The Board will then decide what the cost per night will be.
The Board discussed the following old business.
The Board discussed the final budget.
The Mayor read Bill # 2014-455 for Ordinance #2014-465 for the first reading. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill#2014-455 for Ordinance #2014-465. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.
The Mayor read Bill # 2014-455 for Ordinance #2014-465 for the second reading. Ald. Hess moved to approve the second reading of Bill#2014-455 for Ordinance #2014-465. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.
Bill#2014-455 for Ordinance #2014-465 will take effect on January 1, 2015.
The Board discussed Bill # 2014-456 for ordinance # 2014-466 setting the new water rates to take effect on February 1, 2015. It was noted that the increase was $1.00 to the minimum water rate.
The Mayor read Bill # 2014-456 for Ordinance #2014-466 for the first reading. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the first reading of Bill#2014-456 for Ordinance #2014-466. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed Bill # 2014-457 for ordinance # 2014-467. It was noted that the ordinance would not take effect until February 1, 2015 and would increase the sewer minimum rate by $1.00.
The Mayor read Bill # 2014-457 for Ordinance #2014-467 for the first reading. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill#2014-457 for Ordinance #2014-467. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed the following new business:
The Clerk noted that First Community Bank wanted to know if they wanted to purchase insurance for what is in the City Safety Deposit Box. The Insurance is designed to replace items in case of loss. Discussed how much is needed and what would it cover Ald. Hess moved to take cover on the safety box for $5,000.00 for an annual premium of $25.00.00 Ald., Kohley seconded. All agreed.
Department head reports:
Curt Drake-noted that he had checked on prices for a printer and they were both under $100.00. He gave the board his monthly reports from the Police Department. He noted that Bill was back to work and the Board noted that they were glad to have him back to work The Board approved him getting a new photo copier.
Denis Kolb- had nothing to report.
David Brodie- noted that there was a dead tree near the residence that Shirley Bunch live in. David asked the Board to allow him to have it cut down as it is splitting and he is afraid that when in splits completely it could damage a fireplug which is in direct line of the tree. The Board approved
-noted that one of the blowers went out at the treatment plant. He said he still had the rebuilt one that he could use as a replacement but that after the first of the year he would need to take the one that was not working to Pathfinders in Kansas City to see if it could be rebuilt. He also noted that they will begin cleaning the tanks on Monday the 22nd.
Dawn Bunch –
Paula Brodie- noted that the City Hall will be closed December 25th and 26th and January 1, 2015.
The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $50,458.88. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $50,458.88. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.
The Mayor stated that he thanked everyone for their work this year and that it was a privilege to work with the board and employees.
Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.