Year: 2018

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday December 18, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday December 18, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Alice Kezar and Ron Johnson. Also present were Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Kevin Keeney, Darrell Sarratt, Jared and Erica Mackall, Roger and Carol Coe and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

The Board discussed the minutes from the special meeting December 3, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting held on December 3, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from the regular meeting December 4, 2018. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on December 4, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from the special meeting December 10, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting held on December 10, 2018. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor noted this will be the first of two readings. The Board discussed by title only the first reading of Bill NO. 2018-485 Ord. NO. 2018-495, regarding the 2019 budget. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the first reading by title only of Bill NO. 2018-485 Ord. NO. 2018-495, regarding the 2019 budget. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor noted this is the second reading. The Board discussed by title only the second reading of Bill NO. 2018-485 Ord. NO. 2018-495, regarding the 2019 budget. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the first reading by title only of Bill NO. 2018-485 Ord. NO. 2018-495, regarding the 2019 budget. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Old business: Mayor Richmond brought up the gazebo and noted he was not sure where the money would come from but, he had discussed with City Supervisor David Brodie about talking to Sam Boblett and see if he could measure and cut the wood the City purchased. Then Mayor Richmond noted he would talk with the Betterment Club, the Police and Fire Department and the City employees about helping put it together in the spring. Mayor Richmond would also like to see if the churches would provide food and all of us could probably get it put up in a day. After the gazebo was completed, maybe we could have a plaque made with who all helped with the project. The Board agreed that was a good idea.

New business:

Stan Marion discussed with the Board annexing the property previously known as the Seventy One Club into the City Limits. (This property is Located at 912 State Hwy 59.) Mr. Marion purchased the property and began clearing the lot. It has 249 feet of frontage on Hwy 59 and is 105 feet deep. He is planning on putting up a 30×85 foot building for rental property. Some of the building will be for the Ozark Health Facility. It was noted that he will need to get with the Planning and Zoning Committee to discuss the annexation. Mayor Richmond noted that the Planning and Zoning Committee will have a meeting January 3, 2019 at 6:00. Mr. Marion can discuss his plans with the Committee on that date and a Public Hearing can then be scheduled.

Ald. Wilson brought up giving the City Employees and Christmas bonus of $50.00 each. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to give each employee and $50.00 Christmas bonus. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson then brought up Monday December 24, 2018 (Christmas Eve) being water shut off day and moving that to January 3, 2019. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to have the water shut off day moved from Monday December 24, 2018 to January 3, 2019. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson also mentioned moving the first meeting in January from Tuesday the 1st (first) to Wednesday the 2nd (second) of 2019 as the 1st (first) is New Year’s Day. It was agreed by the Board it should be moved. Ald. Wilson moved to have the January meeting moved from the first to the second of 2019. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Darrell Sarratt informed the Board that the alley by the fire station is in need of having gravel put down. Mr. Sarratt is asking the Board to purchase the gravel. It was noted having it spread as well as City Supervisor Brodie does not have the time. Mayor Richmond noted it is in bad shape and needs attention. Ald. Johnson brought up the bus stop he had mentioned previously. After a brief discussion, Ald. Kohley moved to have 2 loads of gravel brought in by Morgan’s Backhoe and put down at the alley and spread it. Any remaining would be put at the bus stop on Main St. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizens business: None

Department head reports:
Curt Drake: Chief Drake provided the November report of calls and stops and noted he had two from October he added to this report.

Ald. Kohley asked Chief Drake how the police vehicles were running. Chief Drake noted they are running good. Ald. Kohley then asked Drake if he had spoken to the new owners of D & D Auto (Brother-N-Law Garage) about servicing the City vehicles. Chief Drake noted that it sounded to him like he was interested.

Denis Kolb: Nothing to report

David Brodie: Asst. City Clerk Cornwell asked on David’s behalf about getting new 10 ply tires for the white Ford for $810.00. It was asked if the tires were a quote from Goodman Tire and Auto. Cornwell replied they were. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to get new tires for the white Ford from Goodman Tire and Auto for $810.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Meghan Sexson: Nothing to report

Karla McNorton- McNorton asked about closing Monday December 24, 2018 since shut off day has been moved to January 3, 2019. The City workers normally come in for half the day on the December 24th. The employees will be off for the weekend and then will come in for half the day and then be off on Tuesday for Christmas. After a brief discussion, Ald. Kohley moved to close on December 24, 2018. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

City Clerk McNorton noted Linda Sharp came in today and provided a picture and floor plan for the double wide the Board approved at the November 21, 2017 meeting. Linda noted she plans to have it in and set up by the end of January. City Clerk McNorton also noted she also paid the variance fee.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $25,518.74 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $25,518.74 including transfers. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

SPECIAL BOARD OF ALDERMEN

December 10, 2018 

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley, Ron Johnson and Calvin Wilson. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Visitors present were Lois Kolb and Larry Darcy.  

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. 

The Board of Alderman worked on budget for 2019. 

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

 

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday December 4, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday December 4, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Alice Kezar and Ron Johnson. Also present were City supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Kevin Keeney, Tammie Davis, Lisa McCool-Rataczek from McDonald County 911 and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

The Board discussed the minutes from November 20, 2018. Ald. Wilson asked about a correction noted on new minutes the City Clerk had provided before the meeting started. City Clerk McNorton noted she had noticed an error it had her as making the candidate filing notice at the last meeting and she had made that and two other corrections. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on November 20, 2018 with the corrections. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Johnson and Wilson voted aye and Ald. Kohley abstained.

Unfinished business: City Supervisor David Brodie noted he had spoken to Jerry Wiley

on the properties at 122 and 122 ½ N. Wall St. Jerry told David that they have no money to work on the property. They really don’t want to sell it or get a loan to fix it. David informed him the City will be sending a letter explaining the condemnation process with the expectations and timeframe. Ald. Kohley moved to send Jerry Wiley a condemnation letter. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the IRIS system for safe room at Goodman Elementary. Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb explained that he wanted to establish a communication system for the City and Police. The system would allow you to send out information about events by the City, Amber Alerts, church functions, and clinics and possibly school information as well, like they close early for inclement weather. It would be for communication only and would be from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., anything after 5:00 P.M. would be for emergency purposes only. Lisa McCool-Rataczak asked if it would be part of 911. Denis noted he wanted it for Goodman only. Mayor Richmond asked doesn’t the City already have this. Do we really need this other system and does any other City have it.

Mayor Richmond noted he doesn’t feel we need this system. Lisa McCool-Rataczek noted that you can do that with the IRIS system already in place and she would be happy to get with Denis and show him how to customize the system for just the Goodman residents and to add any residents who wanted to be on the system. It was agreed by the Board to table the discussion to a later date closer to when the school is going to open.

Mayor Richmond noted he has not spoken with the AG teacher about the gazebo yet and would like to wait till after the budget and the holidays. David then noted that he had some bids on the gazebo.

New business: Lisa McCool-Rataczek explained to the Board that during and emergency call on Rt. C, they ended up going to the incorrect address and it ended up taking 10 additional minutes to get to the correct address because Rt. B Hwy off of 49 and Rt. C is East of 49, then Rt. C picks up on the Eastern and Western side of town. There are possible repeated addresses. She asked if the Board would consider annexing it the portion of Rt. C to 49 and changing the name. Lisa noted she had contacted MODOT (Missouri Department of Transportation and they refused to change the name. Mayor Richmond noted we would have to ask the landowners and explain the situation. Mayor Richmond then noted the City would love to assist so there are no more incidents like this and a possible loss of life. It was suggested to contact our State representative about the issue. It was also suggested to contact Bill Lant and see who he suggests contacting about the issue and addresses being changed.

Citizens business: None

Department head reports:

Curt Drake: Curt noted he had faxed a letter to Kansas City Southern about stopping the train for the Christmas parade Saturday December 8, 2018 and dispatch will follow up the day of the parade and make sure it is stopped.

Denis Kolb: Dennis noted there is a possibility of ice and snow Thursday and Friday. Keith then thanked Curt, Joe and Levi for checking the storms.

David Brodie: David explained that the backhoe had two cylinders leaking and he would like to take them to Walts Tractor and have it taken care of. Ald. Wilson moved to have Davis repair the cylinders on the backhoe. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Meghan Sexson: Not present

Karla McNorton: Nothing to report.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $33,546.89 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $33,546.89 including transfers. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

SPECIAL BOARD OF ALDERMEN

December 3, 2018 

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley, Ron Johnson and Calvin Wilson. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Visitors present were Lois Kolb.  

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. 

The Board of Alderman worked on budget for 2019. 

The Board agreed to meet again on Monday December 10, 2018 to work on the 2019 budget. 

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

 

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday November 6, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday November 6, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Alice Kezar and Ron Johnson. Also present were City supervisor David Brodie, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Police Chief Curt Drake, Asst. Chief Joe David, Reserve Officer Kenen Martinez and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Kevin Keeney

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

The Board discussed the regular minutes from October 16, 2018. Ald. Wilson

moved to approve the regular meeting minutes held on October 16, 2018. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the Planning and Zoning Minutes from October 16, 2018. Ald. Johnson noted that the second paragraph needs a comma between chair and an acting chair. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the Planning and Zoning Minutes from October 16, 2018 with the amendment. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Unfinished business: None

New business:

Discuss Facebook page: Mayor Richmond noted this was discussed briefly at the last meeting and I decided to shut it down because of the liability. Mayor Richmond noted that it can be shut down for 30 days and brought back up, if the Board wanted to keep the page. The Board agreed $2400.00 a year is a lot of money and did not feel that was a good use of the taxpayer’s money. It will stay shut down.

Citizens business: None

Department head reports

Curt Drake: Chief Drake gave the Board his monthly report. Ald. Johnson asked about the Calls of Service and how that works. Chief Drake explained some are from McDonald County and some are from the City Hall. It was then asked by Ald. Kohley about the Walk-ins on his report. Drake explained he tries to keep a complete log of all the walk-ins. Some are debris in the street and by the time he gets there it has been removed and some are animal complaints.

Ald. Johnson then asked about the amounts that Chief Drake has for the tickets written. Johnson asked if the City gets that amount. Drake explained that the judge will SIS (suspended Imposition of Sentence) one of the tickets like speeding and give the person a fine of $225.00 if the person has another ticket for suspended license. Then there are some that are on payment plans and it can take into the next year to get the full amount the City is owed.

It was then asked how the vehicles are running. Drake noted they are running good. Asst. Chief David noted that the Dodge may have a brake issue and he is getting the door looked at. It was also noted that the S.U.V. does not have a active radar anymore and the sirens need replaced. Drake noted he plans on discussing it during the budget meetings.

Denis Kolb: Not present

David Brodie: David noted that he will be closing and winterizing the Ballpark.

David then noted he put in a motor for the skimmers at the treatment plant today.

David also noted the school plans on moving the fireplug on Whitmore north of where it is by the end of the month. Kimberling City is the one who will be moving it.

David then noted he has done research on 122 and 122 ½ N. Wall and Jerry Wiley, Carolyn Raines and Leroy Raines own it. Jerry is trying to make it work so they can keep the property. I plan to give them about a week and I will reach out again.

David also noted that David Sarratt will be having rotator cuff surgery Friday.

Meghan Sexson: Meghan noted she received the tax statements and will have them mailed by the end of the week.

Karla McNorton- City Hall will be closed Monday November 12, 2018 in observance of Veterans Day.

Discuss Veterans Day cakes for Goodman Elementary: Karla noted that the

City ordered three sheet cakes like they did last year and it was around $130.00 and we expect it to be around the same amount this year. They were ordered Thursday and Meghan will pick them up in the morning and bring them to the school.

Discuss date for first budget meeting: McNorton noted that she would like to start earlier than last year on the budget meetings and asked if November 19, 2018 at 6:00 P.M would work. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to have the first meeting November 21, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $53,258.14 including transfers. Ald. Johnson asked about the $150.00 for a badge. Chief Drake explained that one of the past officers had lost his badge and he is going to pay us to replace it by the end of the week. Ald. Johnson then asked about the sanitation transfer correction. McNorton explained that when the auditors were here, they told us clerks not to do any transfers on sanitation. McNorton noted that she saw it was getting extremely high and discussed it with the auditors and it was agreed to do this transfer. McNorton noted she is working as quickly as possible to get the October bank statements reconciled so the auditor can see where we are and get this resolved. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $53,258.14 including transfers. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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