October 7, 2010
The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting Tuesday night October 7, 2010 at 8:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Calvin Wilson, Alderpersons Kristin Lett, Keith Kohley, Kevin Reardon and Greg Richmond. Also present were Officer Curt Drake, City Clerk Paula Brodie and City Supervisor David Brodie. Guests included Wes Ogden and Jerry Rickman.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at
8:00 PM.
The Board listened to a request by Mr. Ogden who stated that he had written up a request so the Board would have a record of what variances he was requesting for Mr. Jerry Rickman. He stated that the variances were to allow the Abundant Life Church to build Mr. Rickman a 36’ by 24’ house instead of the required size of 40’ by 24’, with side lot lines of 13 feet instead of the specified footage of 17 ½ in the Code Book. He stated that at the last meeting he was asked why the house plans could not be flipped. He said that to flip the house it would make the back door come out of the bathroom or the bedroom. Ald Kohley asked if there was enough room between the two properties. Mr. Ogden said that the new house will be set back so there should be plenty of room. He also stated that several of the men from the church are very qualified to build the house. Ald Kohley stated he did not see that there would be a problem with the variance requests. Mr. Ogden also noted that Mrs. Rickman had gotten a letter from the land owner on the east side that stated that they had no objections to the house being built closer to the lot line and on the west side the land was pasture land.
Ald Lett moved to allow Mr. Rickman the variance to build a 36’ by 24’ instead of a 40’by 24’. Ald Kohley second. The Board voted 4 ayes 0 nays.
Ald Lett moved to allow the variance request in regards to the side lot lines as reflected on the house plans. Ald Richmond second. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays
The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular sessions on
September 7, 2010 and
September 21, 2010 and the minutes from the special meetings on
September 13, 2010 and
September 28, 2010.
Ald. Richmond moved to approve the minutes from the meeting on
September 7, 2010. Ald Reardon seconded. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays.
Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the meeting on
September 21, 2010. Ald. Reardon seconded. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays.
Ald. Richmond moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting on
September 13 2010. Ald. Lett seconded. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays.
Ald. Lett moved to approve the minutes from the special meeting on
September 28 2010. Ald. Kohley seconded. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays.
The Board discussed Bill # 2010-415 for Ordinance #2010-425 accepting a settlement offer between the City of
Goodman vs. T-Mobile. It was noted that the ordinance hade to be voted on twice as an emergency ordinance because the ordinance has to be sent to T-Mobile’s attorneys by
October 15, 2010.
The Mayor read the ordinance by title only for the first reading. It was noted that there were copies on the table of all three ordinances that are on today’s agenda.
Ald Lett moved to approve the first reading of Bill # 2010-415 for Ordinance #2010-425 an ordinance approving a settlement agreement with T-Mobile. Ald Kohley seconded. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays.
The Mayor read Bill # 2010-415 for Ordinance # 2010-425 by title only for the second reading.
Ald Kohley moved to approve the second reading of Bill # 2010-415 for Ordinance #2010-425 an ordinance approving a settlement agreement with T-Mobile. Ald Reardon second. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays.
The Board discussed the contract, Ordinance # 2010-426 and warranty deed on selling a strip of land the City owns that falls between the First Community Bank’s parking lot on the Corner of Dr. Warn Drive and Main Street and the Kansas City Southern Rail Road to the First Community Bank. It was noted that the Board of Aldermen held a public hearing on
June 15, 2010 to ask for Citizens comments and questions regarding the sale and there were none.
Ald Lett moved to approve the Mayor signing the contract and warranty deed selling the above mentioned land to the First Community Bank,
Batesville,
Arkansas for $1,000.00. Ald Kohley second. The Board voted 4ayes, 0 nays.
The Mayor read for the first reading by title only Bill Number 2010-416 for Ordinance Number 2010-426 approving the sale of the above-mentioned property to the First Community Bank,
Batesville,
AR.
Ald Lett moved to approve the first reading of Bill Number 2010-416 for Ordinance Number 2010-426. Ald Kohley second. The Board voted 4ayes, 0 nays.
The Mayor read for the second reading by title only Bill Number 2010-416 for Ordinance Number 2010-426 approving the sale of the above mentioned property to the First Community Bank,
Batesville,
Arkansas for $1,000.00.
Ald Richmond moved to approve the second reading of Bill Number 2010-416 for Ordinance Number 2010-426. Ald Reardon second. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays.
The Mayor noted that the next thing on the agenda was the items pertaining to the Fire Station on
Main Street, the City owned fire trucks and the City owned fire equipment. He noted that the Board held a public hearing on
October 5, 2010, with no comments from the public.
The Mayor read for the first reading by title only Bill Number 2010-417 for Ordinance Number 2010-427 authoring the transfer of the lot and Fire Station at
111-113 Main Street to the Goodman Fire Protection District.
Ald Lett moved to approve the first reading of Bill Number 2010-417 for Ordinance Number 2010-427 authorizing the transfer of City land to the Goodman Fire Protection District. Ald Reardon second. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays.
The Mayor read for the second reading by title only Bill Number 2010-417 for Ordinance Number 2010-427 authorizing the transfer of the lot and Fire Station at
1110-113 Main Street to the Goodman Fire Protection District.
Ald Richmond moved to approve the second reading of Bill Number 2010-417 for Ordinance Number 2010-427 authorizing the transfer of City land to the Goodman Fire Protection District. Ald Kohley second. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays.
Ald Lett moved to approve the Mayor signing the warranty deed approving the sale of the lot and Fire Station at
111-113 Main Street to the Goodman Fire Protection District. Ald Kohley second. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays.
Ald Lett moved to sell the city owned 1977 Chevy Fire truck, the 1966 Ford and all of the fire equipment that was listed on the Lease of goods with option to purchase, dated
October 18, 2005, to the Goodman Fire Protection District. Ald Richmond second. The Board voted 4 ayes 0 nays.
The Clerk noted that Tonya Cummings the public relations person for the McDonald County Relay for Life was had called and said she could not be present but would be at the meeting on Monday, November 1, 2010.
The Board discussed the Joplin Humane Society Animal Contract. It was noted that they have increased their fees from $25.00 per dog to $37.00 per dog. The Board discussed different alternatives to taking the animals to the Joplin Humane Society. After discussion the Board decided to stay with the Joplin Humane Society.
Ald Kohley moved to allow the Mayor to sign the contract with the Joplin Humane Society. Ald. Reardon second. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays.
Department head reports:
1. The Mayor stated that Tom had said that his computer was going to need to be replaced. The Board tabled discussion until the next meeting when Tom was present.
2. David Brodie had nothing to report.
3. Paula Brodie reported on the following items:
1. Note the MOPERM property renewal information. (Board needs to consider hiring an appraiser). Also note the letter from MOPERM regarding rate decrease.
Ald Lett moved to hire an appraiser to make sure the city has a correct value on the city owned property to make sure that MOPERM has the correct coverage on the property and buildings. Ald. Kohley second. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays.
2. Note that the City employees are considering changing when the meters are read. This is at a recommendation of the water clerk Missy Freund. Reason: to keep the final bills down to a minimal amount of water usage. The Board agreed to moving the meter reading date to closer to the end of the month.
3. Note letter from U S Department of Justice notifying the city that it did not receive COPS grant funding.
4. Discuss with Board the use of the complaint form. The Board decided to have the Citizens fill out the actual complaint form and sign it.
5. Discuss with the Board the estimate from Mike Keels on a 2010 Microsoft office upgrade. (There are funds in the budget for computer and office expense that would cover the cost for both city hall, tax collector, Police Dept. and Emergency Management.) The Board agreed to allow the purchase of the program for the City Hall first and wait to purchase one for the Police Dept. until after Tom makes his report on the computer at the Police Department.
6. City Clerks Fall Regional is going to be on October 25th and 26th. I received a full scholarship from the Mo. City Clerk and Finance officers Association. Noted that the scholarship paid for the seminar fees, $40.00 for gas and ½ of the motel fees. Ald. Lett made the motion to pay the other half of the motel bill and the clerks regular hourly wages. Ald Kohley second. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays.
7. Note that Halloween is on Sunday this year. The Board agreed that they could not change when Halloween was celebrated.
The Board discussed the following old business.
Ald. Kohley reminded the board members and employees about the city barbeque at
1:00PM on
Sunday October 10, 2010 at his home.
The Board discussed the bills from the Board meeting on
September 21, 2010 for $27,428.65 including transfers. Ald Kohley moved to approve the bills from
September 21, 2010 in the amount of $27,428.65 including transfers. Ald Reardon seconded. The Board voted 4 ayes 0 nays.
The Board discussed the bills from
October 5, 2010 for $29,892.07 including transfers. Ald Richmond moved to approve the bills from
October 5 2010, for $29,892.07 including transfers. Ald Kohley seconded. The Board voted 4ayes 0 nays.
Ald Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald Reardon seconded. The Board voted 4 ayes, 0 nays.
Respectfully submitted:
Paula W. Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk
Calvin Wilson, Mayor
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