September 21, 2010
The Board of Aldermen held a meeting Tuesday night September 21, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Calvin Wilson, Alderpersons Greg Richmond and Keith Kohley. Also, present were City Clerk Paula Brodie, David Brodie and Judge Clyde Davidson. Ald Reardon and Lett were not present. There were several guests present.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at
7:00 PM. The Mayor noted that there was not a quorum present. He stated that the Board could not vote, however, they could listen to the information from Jessica Ferguson, Jim Morgan, bud
Richmond and David Todd.
The Mayor acknowledged Jessica Ferguson to discuss the MODOT Transportation Enhancement grant application for side walks. Jessica stated that she had contacted MODOT on the reimbursement procedures for the grant. She stated that Eric Kellstadt who is over the grant information from MODOT,
Joplin told her reimbursements can be made on a two week interval. The Clerk stated that she had been questioned about the reimbursement procedure too, so she called and talked with Eric. She said that Eric had told her the same thing. Jessica stated that she had talked with Tim McCrary, engineer who is applying for a sidewalk grant for the City of
Pineville. She said that she understood from him that he thought 6,000 feet of sidewalk could be put in for $300,000.00. She also stated that the grant application should reflect the best estimates to complete the project. She said the engineer and the contractors will have to bid for the job. Jessica stated that if the engineer was paid by the City directly their grant application would receive an extra 2 points. She said that after talking with Paula she realized that the engineer fees would have to be part of the project so that his fees would be paid through the grant.
David Brodie reported that he had talked with Paul Crews who gave him a rough estimate of $40.00 per running foot, which would include the excavation and the concrete for the sidewalks. David stated that using Paul’s estimate to build 1800 feet of sidewalk the concrete and prep work would cost around $72,000.00and that did not include moving utilities or engineering fees.
The Mayor reported that David had given him a letter from Brad Lett, Empire District that included a rough estimate to move the electric poles. He said that Brad said it would cost around $40,000.00 for the east side of
School Street, or $15,000.00 for the west side. David said that the telephone pedestals and cable TV will have to be moved also.
Clyde Davidson who was present answered questions from concerned parents about why their children were being made to walk and not being allowed to ride in the busses. The same parents asked if the sidewalks would be completed this year so that the children will be able to use them. Jessica noted that the construction on the grant will not begin until November 2011.
Clyde reported that the property once owned by Jim Newell is now owned by Tim Hansen.
Clyde stated that he had approached Mr. Hansen about putting a sidewalk through his property.
Clyde stated that Mr. Hansen said he would be willing to allow a walking path to be placed through his property.
Clyde stated because the City does not have the easements yet there would not be enough time to get them together by the time the grant has to be sent in. He said that maybe the City could do that as one of the next phases.
Jessica stated that the grant application has to be taken up to the MODOT office by
4:00PM on Wednesday, the 29th of September. The Mayor stated that the Board of Alderman would hold a special meeting on September the 28th at
7:30PM to discuss the final grant application.
The Mayor acknowledged Jim Morgan, Bud Richmond and David Todd. Jim told the Board that thanks to the efforts of Bud Richmond working with the Department of Conservation the Rural Fire District had received a 100 kilowatt generator that was big enough to run the well on
School Street. He said that in the past during electrical outages the city had to borrow a generator to keep the town in water. He said that the Rural Fire District had to have water in case of fires. He said because of that reason the Department of Conservation donated the generator to the Rural Fire District and that after 4 years it would officially belong to the District. He said that the generator has only 6 hours on it. He said that it runs, but has some kind of a glitch in it. He said that he would make sure that it was running correctly before installing it at the well house on
School Street. He said that he was present at the Board meeting to ask that the city pour a pad to install the 7,000 lb. generator at the
School Street well. He said the city would also need to purchase the wiring to install the generator and also agree to maintain it. With the generator in place the city will be able to maintain water pressure, which in turn will help the Rural Fire District in case of fires during electrical outages. Jim said that the Rural Fire Protection district also has received four smaller generators, two of which were portable that could be used around the area to help those people who have a need for oxygen or other medical needs during power outages. He stated he knew the Board could not vote now but would ask that they consider it at the next meeting.
Jim stated that the work around on the helicopter pad would begin soon.
The Clerk noted that there was information in the Boards packets regarding the lease agreement between the Rural Fire District and the City. She noted that the agreement was for 5 years and would be over on
October 18, 2010. She stated that the original lease/purchase agreement stated that the Fire District could purchase the Fire Barn on
Main Street, equipment and trucks from the city after the 18th of October. The Board set a Public Hearing at the beginning of the regular Board of Aldermen meeting on
October 5, 2010 to listen to questions and comments from the public prior to them making a final decision on selling the property, equipment and trucks to the Fire District.
The Board discussed Ordinance #2010-425 an ordinance approving a settlement agreement with T-Mobile. The Clerk noted that all of the paper work has to be returned to T-Mobile before the 15th of October to receive the settlement. Because there were not enough Board members present to vote on the Ordinance the Board will need to vote on it two times at the meeting on the 5th of October.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at
7:45PM.
Respectfully submitted:
Paula W. Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk
Calvin Wilson, Mayor
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