Year: 2018

Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting

October 16, 2018

Mayor Richmond called the Meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Ron Johnson, Alice Kezar and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present are Committee members Greg Beckner, Ed Tuomala, Jerry Pierce and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

Mayor Richmond noted we are here to establish the Board for the Planning and Zoning Committee. It was noted there is a chair an acting chair and secretary who serve for a term of one year. The remaining members will have two, three and four year terms. The chair, acting chair and secretary will be voted on again in one year.

After a brief discussion, Ald. Jonson moved to approve Jared Mackall as secretary. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve Keith Estes as the Chair. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley moved to approve Greg Beckner as acting chair. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ron Johnson and Calvin Wilson will have a two year term. Jerry Pierce will have a three year and Ed Tuomala will have a four year term

City Clerk McNorton noted that Jared Mackall is in Fire School until December 7, 2018 and the next scheduled meeting will need to be after that date. It was agreed one of the committee members will talk with Keith and Jared in the next few days to decide when the next meeting will be.

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

 

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday October 16, 2018

 

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday October 16, 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 and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Carey and Tim O’Brien, Kevin Keeney, Tammie Davis, Roger and Carol Coe, Greg Beckner, Jerry Pierce, Ed Tuomala 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 October 2, 2018. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on October 2, 2018. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar, Kohley, Johnson and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Unfinished business: Mayor Richmond asked Mr. Brodie what he had found out about the gazebo on Main St. from Kansas City Southern (KCS). David noted that he had spoken with the track supervisor and we have a green light to build. They said 50 feet from the main track and it is 47 feet. But, KCS has no intention of doing anything with that piece and we can rebuild the gazebo.

New business: Karla informed the Board that we need to consider records retention for our Facebook account. The State Statute says that Social Media sites are subject to the Sunshine law request and need to be archived. The City is responsible for capturing all information relating to social media. The company Archive Social does that for the least amount of money. It is $200.00 a month or $2400.00 a year. It can be paid monthly. I have been in contact with other Cities and this is the one most recommended. The only other option is to remove the Facebook page. I have provided you with as much information as I possibly can. After a brief discussion it was agreed to put it on the next agenda.

Citizens business: Carey O’Brien informed the Board that he received a letter that they are in violation and to remove their camper. Carey stated Curt (Chief Drake) has been by several times about their property and they have done everything he has asked, and then they get this letter. Carey noted her and her husband Tim feels like they are being harassed about the camper in the yard. Mrs. O’Brien then noted that she was informed by Chief Drake that an alderman had mentioned to the rest of the Board the City should get a bulldozer to tear it down, but it was too expensive. The Board informed the O’Brien’s that it has never been discussed by the Board. Carey also noted that there are many properties that need cleaned around town, so why are they the only ones getting a letter and who decides to send them. Mayor Richmond noted that Chief Drake goes around and looks at the properties and lets the office ladies know who needs a letter. Mayor Richmond noted he will talk to Chief Drake about the situation.

Kevin Keeney then asked why he has not seen a police officer in a while. Mayor Richmond noted that Officer David has been on vacation and Chief Drake has been out ill. The Mayor noted that Officer David will be here Friday evening.

Department head reports:

Denis Kolb: Dennis noted he had given the Board a copy of what he has been working on with the FEMA safe room and asked the Board to look over it.

David Brodie: David informed the Board the Goodman sign was repaired today.

David then let the Board know they will begin hauling sludge tomorrow.

Ald. Johnson asked about the ruts over by the gazebo. David noted he has put a few buckets of gravel in them, but when it rains, more appear. He will put more gravel down. Ald. Johnson noted that he had spoken with Dr. Cummings and if we need gravel to let him know.

Meghan Sexson: Noted the Board has the September report.

Meghan then noted she will be picking up the tax book and statements at the end of the month. It is $600.00 like last year and it will have the penalties on it. The company that puts the penalties on the bottom of the staement will bill us separately and should receive it by the end of December or January.

Karla McNorton- Karla noted that the Office of State Court Administrators will be implementing Show me courts for the City on November 26, 2018. There is a three days training in Springfield November 6th, 7th and 8th 2018 and I am asking that Dana be able to attend the course. She does not need to stay in a motel, she can drive up and back those days. I am asking that Dana be able to attend the class and be paid for mileage.

Ald. Johnson moved to approve sending Dana to court training November 6th, 7th and 8th 2018 in Springfield. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Johnson voted aye and Ald. Kezar and Wilson abstained.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $26,942.16 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $26,942.16 including transfers. Ald. Johnson 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.

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday October 2, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday October 2, 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, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Betty Hays, Ronnie and Caroline Price, Jerry Bates, Connie Letourneau, Kevin Keeney, David McGarrah 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 held on September 4, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the special meeting minutes from September 4, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Betty Hayes to discuss averaging her water bill for September and October. Betty explained that she had a leak. She came home one day and found water in her yard. She had a new line installed. The leak is now fixed and she is asking that her bill for September be averaged to $91.40 including the 20% and her October bill be averaged to $50.05. Ald. Wilson moved to approve averaging Betty Hayes September water bill to $91.40 including the 20%Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley moved to average Betty Hayes October water to $50.05. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Mayor Richmond then noted he was going off agenda for a moment and acknowledged Connie Letourneau. Connie thanked the Police Department and the City workers for taking care of the dog leash issue she has had. She really appreciates it.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged David McGarrah to discuss the water billing procedures. David McGarrah asked if the City has done a cost analysis to run the extra staff in the water department answering the phones, preparing water bills, reading meters…etc. He noted he has several rental properties in Goodman and does not feel it is appropriate to receive a past due bill on a postcard that does not state the bill was from a tenant addressed to him at his place of business. David also feels that the City should consider changing the deposit amount received by renters to cover the final bill. Mayor Richmond noted that the he would like the Board to look over and discuss it.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Denis Kolb to discuss the FEMA safe room. Dennis

discussed wanting to restructure the IRIS system for the FEMA shelter. It will be for the Goodman citizens only. It was noted by Ald. Wilson that the cost to 911 is approximately $1400.00 annually. Denis noted that the citizens would have to sign up and be charged to be on the IRIS system for only Goodman. It was also discussed that the key for the safe room should be in a lock box like it used to be before the tornado. Curt noted they use to have a key code and the Police Department, Emergency Management and other key members had access to it. Curt noted he had spoken to Ms. Hamilton about it several months ago but he will talk with her again in a few months when the school is closer to opening so it is fresh in her mind and see if we can do the same thing again. Ald. Kohley suggested setting up a meeting with the school about getting everything set up.

Unfinished business: Ald. Kohley asked about when could the City have the Employee Picnic. City Clerk McNorton noted that Tax Collector Sexson would not be able to attend until October 21, 2018. It was agreed to have the picnic on October 21, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at the Goodman Ballpark. It will consist of hamburgers and hotdogs.

Mayor Richmond noted that per the request of Connie Letourneau, MODOT (Missouri Department of Transportation) has put up cameras to monitor the foot traffic going across 59 Hwy to the Dollar General Store. The mayor noted it will take a few months to get the information back from MODOT on whether there is enough foot traffic to put up signs. If there is enough foot traffic, then MODOT will put up signs warning motorists.

Mayor Richmond then brought up the gazebo on Main St. He noted we need to get with KCS and find out if we can build it or not. If we have to, we will get a 99 year lease, but it would be nice to build it back.

Ald. Johnson then brought up that in that area there are a lot of ruts that need filled and it would be nice if gravel could be put in to fill them up. Johnson noted that it gets very muddy there when it rains and that is where the kids get on and off the bus. He would like to talk to Dr. Cummings about getting the gravel and the City spreading it out to fill the holes.

New business: None

Citizens business: Jerry Bates noted his water bill was much higher than normal and wanted to know why. David Brodie noted he had checked and he does not have a leak. It is most likely a toilet running. Jerry stated as far as he knows he has no leak and wanted his water bill averaged. It was noted that his average is $57.72. It was asked by the Board that he is aware there’s a one-time only average for your water bill. He understood and wanted this bill to be averaged. Ald. Kohley moved to average Jerry Bates water bill to $57.72. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Kevin Keeney then asked again about high grass and weeds and asked if the City could have the contract mower for the City mow these people’s yard. It was explained the City can’t legally go onto someone’s property and mow. If the property owner asks the City, they can. The police can write tickets and that’s about it.

Department head reports

Curt Drake: Curt gave the Board the August monthly report.

Denis Kolb: None.

David Brodie: 108 W. Williams is under control. Need to turn attention to 122 N. Wall, the Raines property. Need to contact the other siblings and find out what they intend to do about the property. City Clerk McNorton will get a letter sent.

David then noted he has a two day class in Lake of the Ozarks October 24 and 25, 2018 and he has voucher for the class to keep up his hours but, he needs a room for two nights. Ald. Wilson moved to approve David going to the Lake of the Ozarks for class October 24 and 25, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. . Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Karla McNorton- noted for Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, you have your August report

Note that Dana Cornwell was not selected to receive the scholarship through MCMI (Missouri Court Management Institute.)

Note you have your August financial Statements.

Karla explained the office ladies would like to get the 2019 calendar done for the council meetings and the first council meeting in 2019 is January 1, 2019. She asked the Board if it would be alright to move it to Wednesday January 2, 2019.

It was discussed and agreed to have the first council meeting Wednesday January 2, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.

City Clerk McNorton that she made a Scribner’s error and did not put the bills and transfers from September 18, 2018 on the agenda and they need discussed and approved before this meetings bills and transfers. The Board discussed the bills from September 18, 2018 in the amount of $40,707.22 including transfers. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $40,707.22 including transfers. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Wilson voted aye and Ald. Kezar abstained.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $18,179.96 including transfers. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $18,179.96 Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays..

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

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday September 18, 2018

At 7:00 P.M. Mayor Greg Richmond announced there would not be a Planning and Zoning or a regular council meeting as we did not have a quorum. All bills will be paid and ratified at the next council meeting and all items will be move to the next agenda October 2, 2018.

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday September 4, 2018

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday September 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, Asst. Chief Joe David, Asst. City Clerk Dana Cornwell, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, City Attorney Duane Cooper and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Jared Mackall, Connie Letourneau, Greg Beckner, Kevin Keeney, Misty Farmer and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the Public Hearing minutes from August 21, 2018. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the Public Hearing held on August 21, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the regular meeting minutes from August 21, 2018. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on August 21, 2018. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor acknowledged Connie Letourneau to discuss the City Animal Ordinance. Ms. Letourneau noted she had already presented to the Board that the Animal Ordinance should be changed, modified, or removed. The police have thousands of dollars in equipment and they can’t be expected to hall animals in their vehicles and not damage the equipment, something needs to change. Connie feels that someone should be picking up the animals during City Hall hours. Connie also feels the Ordinance does not make sense and that “cats” needs removed. City Attorney Duane Cooper stated that he does not feel that the Ordinance needs to be changed. Duane noted that there are 80 hours per week of Police coverage and 168 hours in a week. The City is doing the best it can where animal control is concerned.

Connie then stated that the City needs to consider a crosswalk from Casey’s to Dollar General. City Attorney Duane Cooper noted that any signs on the highway are owned by the State. The State is the one who has control over that section and Connie would need to speak to them where a crosswalk was concerned.

Mayor Richmond noted that the City had been in contact with the City of Neosho and they do not have an Ordinance for pre-payment of fuel or diesel. He also noted that the Casey’s in Neosho is pre-payment. Mayor Richmond noted that he doesn’t understand why corporate would not do it in Goodman if they did it in Neosho. Curt noted that he has spoken with corporate and was told that no Casey’s is pre-payment unless there is an Ordinance. Curt is not sure why the one in Neosho is. Mayor Richmond noted that he has an issue forcing a business to have pre-payment. City Attorney Duane Cooper noted that he would be happy to write up something saying he will not prosecute unless they made it a policy. Duane also noted that it is very hard to prosecute unless you catch them in the act.   It was also discussed that if corporate was so concerned, they would do something about it. It was agreed by the Board to have Duane and the Police Department to work on something where gas drive-offs were concerned.

Unfinished business: Misty Farmer informed the Board that the house on 108 W. Williams is completely opened up for City Building Inspector Marcus Pratt to come and inspect. She knows there are some pipes and electrical that need replaced and termite damage that needs fixed. She stated that Marcus told her when that is repaired; he did not see why it couldn’t be taken out of condemnation. Misty noted that next week they will have the front half removed and cleaned up.

Misty also noted that she is having an issue with the Kramburg property mobile homes. They are unable to locate the VIN numbers on them to get a title to move them. It was noted it is difficult to know if they were purchased without a title if you can’t locate that. Misty noted that Missouri doesn’t have a form for lost title on a mobile home. She noted that she was told that Illinois has one and to use it and change the information to Missouri. She is not sure if a judge is needed to remove the mobile homes or where she would go to court for that. She may need a judge to allow her permission to remove them if the VIN’s are not able to be located.

New business: Ald. Kohley noted that is almost time for the annual BBQ. Meghan Sexson noted that she and Karla McNorton had discussed maybe going bowling instead. Meghan noted that it would be $132.00 for up to 72 people at Edgewood bowl. Mayor Richmond asked for the City personal and Board to consider it.

Citizens business: Kevin Keeney noted there is an issue with tall grass especially on Russell St. Curt noted that two had been mowed today, the new tenants have been warned and the other has tickets to court.

Connie Letourneau noted that the Electric Company working on the school has not cleaned up all the debris and she is concerned that some of it will blow onto her property. It was noted that tickets can be written it if not cleaned up.

Kevin Keeney then asked if the ordinance had in it if the trash cans were to be moved back from the road after the trash was picked up. It was discussed that logically they should be brought back up to your home and not left by the road. Mayor Richmond noted he is not sure if that is in the Ordinance. Mr. Keeney asked if something could be put on the water bills asking Citizens to bring their trash cans back to their homes after the trash was picked up. It was agreed to have something put on the water bill.

Kevin then asked about the gazebo and if the City was going to rebuild it. Mayor Richmond noted that we are working on that. Need to get with Kansas City Southern (KCS) and figure out if the City rebuilds, are they going to tear it back down. The way it looks, some of it is on KCS property.

Department head reports-

Curt Drake: Curt noted that Joe had captured two wanted men for major drug crimes by other agencies. Mayor Richmond thanked the officers for their hard work.

Dennis Kolb: Keith Kohley noted they are watching the tropical storm and sometime late Friday night early Saturday they are expecting three to five inches of rain. He wants everyone to be weather aware.

David Brodie- David noted that the workers for the school had come across some water lines that need lowered or removed. He is asking that the Board allow him to hire a spotter with a backhoe. He explained that sometimes the workers will not do the best job and he wants permission to hire a spotter if necessary. He wants to make sure the City has the best amount of cover. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to have David get a spotter if necessary.

David then noted he is working on the bandstand and is hopeful to have it done before the festival.

Meghan Sexson- Meghan noted the tax sale is done and it went good.

Karla McNorton- Karla noted she was able to purchase the property at the tax sale for cost.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $24,865.10 including transfers.

Ald. Johnson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $24,865.10 including transfers. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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