City of Goodman, Missouri

The Board of Aldermen held a meeting Tuesday night August 17, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Calvin Wilson, Alderpersons Greg Richmond, Kristin Lett, Keith Kohley and Kevin Reardon. Also, present were City Clerk Paula Brodie, Chief of Police Tom West, Officer Curt Drake and City Supervisor David Brodie. Guests included Larry Newton and Marshall Long.

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

Ald. Richmond moved to approve the minutes from the meeting on Monday August 2, 2010. Ald. Kohley second. The Board voted 3 ayes, 0 nays.

The Mayor acknowledged Marshall Long and Larry Newton to discuss the helicopter pad across from the City Hall. Marshall stated that the Goodman Betterment Club is ready to go ahead and make the extension to the pad. He said that he thought that Freeman Hospital would help with the expense; however he said that he has called Freeman but has not received a response to the request. He said Freeman Ambulance made the suggestion to add five feet to the one side and a sidewalk from the pad to the street. Marshall stated that if the City did not have funds to help with the monetary expense, they could allow David to help and provide the backhoe. Marshall stated that the cost for the materials was about $1300.00. He said that the Goodman Betterment Club and the Goodman Rural Fire District would cover the monetary costs. He said that the final project would increase the pad from 20’ by 20’ to 25’ by 25’.

Ald Richmond made the motion to furnish the backhoe, the rock and some of the labor. Ald Windsor second. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays. Marshall stated that they would start work on the project in the next week or so, depending on the weather.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the request from the First Community Bank to allow them to purchase the land north of the bank parking lot. The City owns the land between the bank parking lot and the rail road tracks. The Clerk stated that Jill Breshears from the Bank had said that the bank would like to purchase the land north of the bank parking lot and north of the flower shop. The Board discussed what land they want to sell to the First Community Bank. Ald Richmond stated that he would like someone from the Bank to come to the board meeting with actual pictures and footages of what they want to purchase.

The Mayor stated he would entertain a motion to sell only the land north of the bank parking lot.

Ald Richmond moved to approve the selling of the property just north of the bank parking lot to the First Community Bank. Ald Kohley second. The Board voted 4ayes and 0 nays. Ald Richmond stated again that he would like to see someone from the bank at the next meeting to discuss what the banks actual plans are. He stated he would like to see drawings of the proposed bank and drawings of were the drive up windows are including how the traffic would flow around the bank.

The following reports were given:

1. Tom West had no reports to give.

2. David Brodie had no reports to give.

3. Dawn Bunch was not present.

4. Paula Brodie

1. Discussed the need to set a date for setting the 2010 Real and Personal property tax levy. She reported that she had received the paper work from the County Clerk. She noted that by the figures the County Clerk had compiled the rate will be $0.6308 per $100.00 evaluation The Board agree to hold the Public hearing on Friday August 27, 2010at 7:00PM. The Clerk noted that at that meeting the Board would be voting two times on the Ordinance setting that levy.

2. The Clerk asked the Board if they had received complaints about the date of the City Wide garage sale and if they had did they want to move the date of the city wide garage sale for next year. Ald. Richmond stated that he had heard people like it before school but that this year it was on the same weekend as the sales tax free weekend. The Board discussed moving the sale to the last Saturday in July. Ald Windsor made the motion to change the city wide garage sale from the 2^nd Saturday in August to the last Saturday in July. Ald Kohley seconded. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays.

3 The Clerk noted that it was time to put the City’s 6 month financial statement in the newspaper. She said that she had contacted the McDonald County Press and received a quote of $645.00. She stated that she had not contacted the Neosho Daily News because when she arranged to have the six month financial statement put in the paper in February their quote was significantly higher than the McDonald County Press.

4. She informed the Board that Michael Keels had fixed the Tax Collector’s computer so that she could get on the internet to access mcdonaldcountygov.com. She stated that the site has maps, parcel numbers, and descriptions of all the real estate parcels in McDonald County and the City of Goodman. She stated that after talking with Dawn they both agreed that having the capability to access that site would be an advantage to her as Tax Collector. The Clerk stated that she had contacted Michael Keels to see if he could make the Collector’s computer internet accessible. She stated that Michael said it was possible and on Monday he brought the appropriate parts and fixed the computer.

5. The Clerk stated that the final item she had was to do with the Ball Park. She stated that Kirk Pace was present so she would abstain from making any comments until he talked with the board first. Kirk talked with the board about the problems that had occurred at the Ball Park during the ball tournament that was held over the weekend. Kirk stated that the lights had been on until 6:00AM on Sunday. It was noted that the field was left with trash everywhere. The City Hall received on its answering machine two complaints about noise, loud music, and the lights being left on. The Board discussed what to do about the problem. They discussed whether or not to charge a deposit to use the park, whether or not to charge an additional fee for the use of the lights. It was noted that the sign at the ball park says no alcohol and that the park is to be closed from Dusk to Dawn. Kirk noted that during the last weekend there was excessive noise, loud music, alcohol and fires in 55-gallon drums. It was noted that anyone using the park must leave the park as they found it. The Board decided to have the Clerk draw up a form for people to fill out prior to the use of the Ball Park. She is to get with Stewart to see what he wants added to the form. The Board agreed that individuals wanting to use the Ball Park must first fill out an application at the Goodman City Hall.

The following new business was discussed.

The Mayor noted that he had received a request from Bea Barnes for the Baptist Church asking the Board to average the church bill Ald Kohley moved to average the water bill. Ald Windsor second. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays.

The Mayor noted that Dennis Kolb, the City’s Emergency Management Director, has been talking with Elk River Health Services, Inc. and has managed to get the Goodman Family Clinic to be available during the event of an emergency. They will be willing to work with the City. The Clinic wants the local people to come by the clinic and fill out a medical form so that the clinic will have information on what prescriptions the people use.

Keith Kohley asked the Board to set up a date for the City Barbeque for employees and the board. The Board decided to hold the Barbeque on October 10, 2010 at 12:30PM. If it rains it will be held in the Redneck Restaurant.

Stewart Pace, Recreation Board Director, asked for the Board to check on the Ball Park at night whenever possible. He stated that someone tried to break into again. He also stated that he had been trying to get New Mac and Empire District to write letters stating the lights at the ballpark are bad and need to be replaced. He stated that if he could get the letters he would forward them to Callie Hudson, the grant writer who is looking into possible grant funding. Stewart discussed with the board the problems at the Ball Park. He stated that the lights are in such bad condition he thought that anyone using the Ball Park holding tournaments should not use the lights. He said he would like to have a work day soon to do some work at the Ball Park and to build the roof over the concrete pad.

Ald Reardon moved to approve the bills in the amount of $19,324.91 including transfers. Ald Kohley second. The Board voted 4 ayes 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald Reardon second. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays.

Respectfully submitted:

Paula W. Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk

Calvin Wilson, Mayor