December 7, 2010
The Board of Aldermen held a meeting Tuesday night December 7, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Calvin Wilson, Alderpersons Greg Richmond, Keith Kohley, Kevin Reardon and Kristin Lett. Also, present were City Clerk Paula Brodie, Chief of Police Tom West and City Supervisor David Brodie. Guests included Bill Hess, Joyce Haynes reporter McDonald County Press and Amy Buckley reporter Neosho Daily News.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at
7:00 PM.
The Board discussed the Minutes from the meeting on
November 1, 2010. Ald Kohley moved to approve the minutes. Ald Reardon seconded. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nayes.
The Board discussed the minutes from the meeting on
November 16, 2010. Ald Richmond moved to approve the minutes. Ald Kohley seconded. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nayes.
The Board discussed the minutes from the budget meeting on
November 22, 2010. Ald Richmond moved to approve the minutes. Ald Reardon seconded. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nayes.
The Board discussed the Minutes from the meeting on
November 29, 2010. Ald Lett moved to approve the minutes. Ald Kohley seconded. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nayes.
The Board acknowledged Bill Hess to discuss a variance request to allow him and his wife to increase the amount of children that they have attend their Preschool, Imagination Station. The City’s Code has a requirement of 100 square foot per child over 3 children. Bill stated that the state only requires 35 square foot per children. He said that his building could be approved by the state to allow 21 children. The Board acknowledged that they had given the Hess’s a license for a day care but that they were not aware of the wording of the City Code. The Board agreed that they felt that they could allow a variance as long as the Hess’ were approved by the State. They also stated that they believed they needed to change the code to match state regulations. Greg Richmond stated that in the past the Board had approved a license in the past not realizing that the day care was in violation of the code. Ald Richmond moved to approve the variance request from Bill and Kathy Hess allowing them to use the state requirements of 35 square foot per child, which will allow them to have 21 children. Ald Kohley seconded with the stipulation that the Board change the City’s code to make the footage requirement 35 square feet per child. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nayes. Mr. Hess asked that the City write the state saying that the Imagination Station Preschool complies with all building and zoning codes of the City.
The Board discussed the need to start condemnation procedures on
136 E. Russell St. The property was purchased at a tax sale by Karla Thompson. It was noted that the property had belonged to James Sarratt and had been condemned when he owned it. David stated that he checked it recently and that nothing had been done to the property since the Board condemned it. Ald Kohley moved to condemn the property. Ald Richmond seconded. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nayes The Board set a public hearing for 6:50 pm on January 4, 2011 for any comments or questions.
The Board discussed renewing the contract with Sullivan Publications for updating the Code Book. Ald Lett moved to approve the contract in the amount of $397.50. Ald Kohley seconded. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nayes.
The Board discussed renewing the Membership Agreement with Missouri Rural Services for the City’s Workmen’s compensation insurance. Ald Lett moved to approve the renewing of the membership agreement in the amount of $200.00. Ald Richmond seconded. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nayes.
The Board discussed the proposal from Nick Myers to perform the 2010 Audit. Ald Richmond moved to approve the contract in the amount of $7,725.00 to $7,950.00. Ald Lett seconded. The Board moved 4 ayes, 0 nayes.
The Board discussed whether or not to join Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council. The Clerk noted that they are helping the City and
McDonald
County complete their Hazardous Mitigation Plan for FEMA. Ald Richmond moved to approve the contract with Harry S. Truman Coordinating Board of Aldermen in the amount of $354.90. Ald Kohley seconded. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nayes.
The Board of Aldermen discussed the employees Christmas gifts. Ald Kohley moved to approve giving each employee, Board Member, and elected official $40.00 for Christmas. Ald Reardon seconded. 4 ayes, 0 nayes.
The following departmental reports were given
:
1. Tom West was not present.
2. David Brodie- Noted that the culvert in front of the school is stopped up. He wanted to know if he could call the City of
Anderson to rod the culvert and clean it out. He noted that it was the South end of the whistle, which is very small and all of the water from the schoolyard goes through it. The Board agreed to allow him to contact the City of
Anderson.
He noted that the door on the North side of the concession stand has been removed and closed in. and Drew Sarratt will be finishing the other one some time this week.
He also noted that the Christmas Parade is on Saturday at
1:00PM. Santa pictures and a shopping center will be open in the gym after the parade for children to purchase Christmas presents.
3. Dawn Bunch- gave the Tax Collector’s monthly report. She stated that she had gone over the
McDonald
County map checking over parcels that belong in the city map. She said that Paula and Missy helped her. She stated that she had discovered about 7 or 8 parcels that needed to be coded into the city. She said that Sue Ann from the Assessors office is making corrections to the county map.
4. Paula Brodie- note the need to pass an ordinance including all city parks instead of just the ball park, in regards to what hours the park can be used. (Moperm suggested putting up a sign with park hours and play at your own risk to protect the City from possible lawsuits.) Put on next agenda.
She noted that she and David had been working on the Hazardous Mitigation with Gloria from Harry S Truman Coordinating Council. She said it is almost complete and the Board will need to hold a public meeting in near future to inform the citizens. She stated that Greg Sweeten and Gloria will be present to answer any questions.
The Board discussed the following old business:
The Board discussed the following new business: Ald Lett asked if she could have her water bill averaged because she had a water leak. Ald Kohley made the motion to average her water bill. Ald Richmond seconded. The Board voted 3 ayes with Ald Lett Abstaining.
Ald Richmond moved to approve the bills for $13,312.26, including transfers, from the
November 16th, 2010 meeting that were not approved because of a lack of a quorum. Ald Reardon seconded. The Board voted 4ayes, 0 nayes.
Ald Richmond moved to approve the bills from the
December 7th, 2010 in the amount of $50,335.73 including transfers. Ald Kohley seconded. The Board voted 4 ayes,0 nayes.
The Board decided to hold a final Budget workshop meeting on Monday December 13th at
7:00PM.
The Clerk noted that the City Hall will be closed for Christmas from Thursday December 23rd at
11:30 AM until December 27th, and on Monday January 3rd for New Years Day. The City Hall will be open on December 31st until
4:00PM so that people can pay their taxes.
Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald Richmond seconded. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays.
Respectfully submitted:
Paula W. Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk
Calvin Wilson, Mayor
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