August 2, 2010
The Board of Aldermen held a meeting Monday night August 2 2010 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Calvin Wilson, Alderpersons Greg Richmond, Kristin Lett 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 George Richardson, Vicky Fields, and Barbara Crawford. Ald. Kohley was not present.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at
7:00 PM. He noted that the meeting is being held on Monday night because the City Hall is used for Elections on
Tuesday, August 3, 2010.
Ald. Reardon moved to approve the minutes from the meeting on
Tuesday July 20, 2010. Ald. Richmond second. The Board voted 3 ayes, 0 nays.
The Mayor acknowledged George Richardson from Touchton Alarms, a business that sells and installs burglary & fire alarm systems. Mr. Richardson stated he was present to ask the Board of Aldermen to approve a request for a business license. He stated that the business was a family owned business since 1969. He stated that he would be the only sales person going door to door; however the business has several installers who are employees of the business that would be doing the installations. He stated that the company is a first alert system dealer. He stated that they would provide the City with the driver’s licenses of any one working in the City so that the police department could run the licenses and verify that they had no criminal records. Ald Reardon made the motion to approve the business license request from Touchton Alarms. Ald Lett seconded the motion. The Board voted 3 ayes, 0 nays.
The Board of Aldermen discussed the Tax Settlement forms from Cricket and T-Mobile. The Clerk noted that the original lawsuit was filed by the City of
University City, on behalf of them and all others similarly situated, vs. AT & T Wireless Services, Inc., et al. The Clerk stated that all of the cities in
Missouri would be part of the lawsuit, because of the way it was filed. She stated that a settlement was reached between AT & T and the City of
University City, which opened the door for all other cities to receive the settlement. She noted that to receive the settlement taxes the Board needed to approve the settlement agreement and approve the Mayors signing the legal paper work. She also noted that the City had an ordinance from 1968 setting up a franchise tax at 4%. She stated that she was not sure that the ordinance would cover this tax but that it would be worth a try to forward it to T-
Mobile and Cricket. Ald. Richmond made the motion to approve the tax settlement papers for Cricket and T-Mobile and to approve the Mayor to sign the paper work. Ald Reardon second. The Board voted 3 ayes and 0 nays.
The following reports were given:
1. Tom West reported that he was taking the expedition in for regular maintenance.
2. David Brodie stated that he had trouble with a lift station back up generator. He stated that the wiring harness had wrapped around inside the generator. He has contacted Electric Motor and a service repairman should be coming to look at it.
3. Dawn Bunch-monthly report was in the packets to the Board.
4. Paula Brodie gave the following reports
1. Noted a memo to the Board regarding a future monthly court report.
2. Noted a letter from Duane Cooper to Peter Edwards, who is the attorney for Lynnson, Inc. Duane, stated in the letter that Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 76.28 he is going to be taking depositions from Bob Persons for the purpose of collection of the funds awarded by the Jury to the City of
Goodman.
3. Noted letter to Gary Morgan, the President of Dixie Chopper thanking him for the $500.00 donation towards the insurance deductible on the stolen Dixie Chopper.
The Board of Aldermen discussed the following old business:
The Mayor noted that he had received a letter from FEMA stating the application from the City for the Flood Plan Insurance Program was accepted.
Reported that he has not done anything yet regarding the annexation of 59 Highway South. He said there are several steps that the City had to undertake to complete the annexation
Ald Richmond moved to approve the bills in the amount of $335,448.00 including transfers and the purchase of a $95,000.00 Certificate of Deposit for General Fund and $190,000.00 to purchase a certificate of deposit from Water Works Revenue. Ald Reardon second. The Board voted 3 ayes 0 nays.
The Mayor stated that Callie Hudson came by with engineers from the Community Block Grant Organization to look at the
Community
Building and the proposed
Justice
Center sight.
The Mayor noted Election Day is tomorrow August 3rd.
The Mayor noted that the City Wide Garage Sale will be on Saturday August 7th.
Ald. Lett moved to adjourn. Ald Reardon second. The Board voted 3 ayes, 0 nays.
Respectfully submitted:
Paula W. Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk
Calvin Wilson, Mayor
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