January 6, 2015
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night January 6, 2015 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, Tax Collector Dawn Bunch, Chief Curt Drake and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Lessy Johnny, 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 16, 2014. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on December 16, 2014. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Wilson, Hess, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.
Citizen Business:
Ms. Johnny asked to be allowed to pay her high water bill in 4 monthly payments. She stated that she had a leak but had since gotten it fixed and just needed time to pay the bill. Ald. Wilson stated that they could average her bill. Ald. Wilson then moved to average her water bill. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kohley, Kezar and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed the Recreation Board Directors position. The Clerk asked if she should go ahead and place an advertisement in the paper. The Board agreed to table any decisions and move the discussion to the next agenda.
The Board discussed the following old business.
1. 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 by title only Bill # 2014-456 for Ordinance #2014-466 for the second reading. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the second reading of Bill#2014-456 for Ordinance #2014-466. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Hess, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.
2. 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 by title only Bill # 2014-457 for Ordinance #2014-467 for the second reading. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the second reading of Bill#2014-457 for Ordinance #2014-467. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kezar, Wilson, Kohley and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed the following new business:
1. The Board discussed the contract with General Code on updating the City Code Book.
Ald. Wilson moved to approve the Mayor signing the contract. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.
2. The Board discussed the need to purchase another “Book” for backup of all City records. Clerk to get price.
3. The Board Discussed the MML Membership fees. The Clerk noted that the fee was an increase of $125.00 from last year. It was noted that they do represent municipalities with the legislative body in Jefferson City. It was also noted that they did help the Board with legal questions. Ald. Wilson moved to renew the membership with MML. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.
The Department heads gave the following reports:
Curt Drake-.Thomas Bentz resigned his reserve commission as he is moving to California.
Denis Kolb-.nothing and then noted that it was going to be freezing temperatures the next few days.
David Brodie- Tree was cut down at the Shirley Bunch residence, the second clarifier is clean, the first one is back on line, and he had not had a chance to turn on the ball park lights yet to see how much to charge per hour.
Dawn Bunch –nothing (her report was in the Board packets).
Paula Brodie -nothing.
The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $37,116.96. Ald. Hess moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $37,116.96. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Hess, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.
David reported that the crew that worked on the clarifiers were very good and he would recommend them for the next time the works needs to be done.
Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays. __________________________
Greg Richmond, Mayor
Attest: _____________________________
Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk
Approved: ____________________
Date: ________________________