The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night January 5, 2016 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Kohley, Kezar and Roger Coe. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Officer John Wynn and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Also present were Lois Kolb and Rita Greene from the McDonald County Press.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on December 15, 20115. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the meetings on December 15, 2015. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.
The Mayor noted that the Board had agreed that there was a need to place a ½ of 1% sales tax on the April 2016 ballot. The Mayor read the second reading of Bill # 2015-464 for Ordinance # 2015-4745 by title only. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the second reading of Bill # 2015-464 for Ordinance #2015-474 placing a ½ of 1% sales tax for transportation purposes on the April 2016 ballot. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.
The Mayor read the second reading of Bill # 2015-465 for Ordinance# 2015-475 increasing the minimum water rate by $1.00 by title only. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the second reading of Bill # 2015-465 for Ordinance #2015-475 increasing the minimum water rate by $1.00. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Kohley, Coe, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
The Mayor read the second reading of Bill # 2015-466 for Ordinance# 2015-476 increasing the minimum sewer water rate by $1.00 by title only. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the second reading of Bill # 2015-466 for Ordinance #2015-476 increasing the minimum sewer rate by $1.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Coe and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
The Mayor read the second reading of Bill # 2015-467 for Ordinance# 2015-477 increasing the minimum commercial water rate by $1.00 by title only. Ald. Coe moved to approve the second reading of Bill # 2015-467 for Ordinance #2015-477 increasing the Commercial water rate by $1.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed renewing the membership with the Missouri Municipal League. Ald. Kezar moved to approve renewing the membership with Missouri Municipal League. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed whether or not to place the 2000 Crown Vic out for bid. Ald. Wilson moved to approve placing the 2000 Crown Vic out for bid. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Wilson, Coe, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays. Print one time and open bids on 02/16/16.
The Board discussed the following old business: selling the Kubota, they agreed to place it out for bid in the spring. Ald. Wilson asked about the block building at the Ball Park. David stated that the Board had voted to have him tear it down, however he hasn’t had time yet. The Board and David stated that they haven’t heard from Mr. Terrill about his moving the trailer on Garner St. The Mayor asked if Board wants to keep the Expedition. John Wynn stated that he had checked on parts a few months back and a rough estimate was $250.00 for parts. It was noted that the Battery needed to be checked. After charging the battery it won’t hold. David is going to look into it.
Ald. Wilson said the carport that was put up at the park on Barlow looks good.
The Board had no new business to discuss.
Department head reports:
John Wynn reported for the Police Department. He noted that the treatment plant had been broken into. He has been working on getting prints off of scale. He also stated that Michelle Wilson had turned in her resume. John stated that he would recommend her highly to the Board. It was noted that she had been a Goodman Elementary school teacher for 10 years and is a certified police officer. Ald. Wilson moved to approve hiring Michelle Wilson as a reserve Police Officer. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Coe, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
Denis Kolb- had nothing to report.
David Brodie-The Board discussed repairing the roof at the Treatment Plant. David noted that he had contacted three contractors in regards to putting in bids and only two have responded saying they will come down and look at the job. David discussed the items that had been stolen from the treatment plant. He noted that a set of scales that they took where over $2,000.00 to replace. He stated that they had found the scales however they are very sensitive, and the thieves had left it out in the elements, covering it with leaves. He noted that he was not sure if it will work or not until he gets it back from John, who is getting finger prints off of it. David also stated that there were other items taken like glass wear, chemicals, various treatment plant supplies’, his glasses and timer. It was noted that the city has a $2500.00 deductible. David is getting prices together to see whether or not it should be turned into the City’s Insurance Company.
Paula Brodie –asked if the emergency management department had received any reports of flooding within the City of Goodman. Dennis and Keith stated that they had not received any reports of flood damage.
Meghan Sexson-reported that there had been many tax payments received during December.
The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $27,358.32. Ald. Coe seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Coe and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Coe, Wilson, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.