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January 20, 2015

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night January 20 2015 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Bill Hess, Keith Kohley and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Officer Bill Cagle and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Rita Green from the McDonald County Press and Lois Kolb.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on January 6, 2015. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on January 6, 2015.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Wilson, Hess and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizen Business: none

The Board discussed the following old business.

1.  The Board discussed the Recreation Board Directors Position. (Note that McDonald County Press will be running a special feature story about the City looking for someone to take on the position) in this week’s paper. Ald. Wilson asked what would happen if there were no people to sign up for Recreation Board Directors position. Ald. Hess said he guessed the kids who were interested in playing would have to sign on with another town. The Board agreed to table further discussion until the next meeting to let the article run in the paper, to see if someone would show interest in the position.

2.  The Board discussed purchasing an extra back up “Book”, at th ecost $120.00. The Clerk stated that if they purchased one the could take one to the deposit box at the bank weekly. Ald. Hess moved to purchase the backup “Book” for $120.00. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

3.  The clerk noted that the signs are completed but not picked up yet.

The Board discussed the following new business:                      

                               1.  Noted that the cost to run the City’s 6 month Financial Statement in the McDonald County Press is $522.75.  This is a requirement from State Statutes.

The Department heads gave the following reports:

Curt Drake-.not present, Officer Bill Cagle had nothing.

Denis Kolb-. Keith Kohley stated that a scheduled storm spotter class will be held on Monday Feb 23^rd at 6:30PM at the Pineville Community building.  

David Brodie- noted both clarifiers are on line, and only one blower is running at a time, which will help on the electric bill. Discussed purchasing a larger motor to help the blowers put out more air into the clarifiers. He noted that the diffusers are helping.

                     -reported that the manhole north of the Sawmill on `B’ Ave had been busted and would need a new ring and lid. He stated the he wanted to look into a stronger grade of material.  He also reported that Calvin and shown him that there was a problem with the furnace in the garage. Ald. Wilson moved to allow David to order the manhole ring and lid for up to $1,000.00 Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Hess and Ald. Wilson voted aye with 0 nays. The Board discussed whether or not to talk with someone at the Sawmill to see if their trucks could turn in off of C Highway. David said he would see about the manhole first.

Ald. Wilson stated that he wanted to thank David and David regarding their diligence on keeping the City’s treatment plant up. He stated that they kept it maintained in good working order which relieves the Board from having to worry about whether the treatment plant is in compliance with the permit. He noted that he had been reading about another city in the area that had not kept their plant in compliance and was now in a lot of trouble. The Mayor stated that he agreed with Ald. Wilson on his remarks.

Dawn Bunch –Not present.

Paula Brodie-noted that it is time for her to register for her annual City Clerk Conference scheduled March 8^th-March 12^th.  She noted that once she has finished this conference she will be able to apply for her Missouri Professional City Clerk designation from the Missouri City Clerks and Finance Association. She stated that this was the highest designation that the organization awards.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve her attendance at the Conference from March 8^th to March 12t5h. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

                        -noted that at Curt’s request letters were written for those in violation of the City Junk and Trash Code. She noted that the Board had received copies of the letters in their packets. She noted that Curt hasn’t checked yet as the people had until the 18^th to clean up and he has been out because of medical reason. He will be back to work on Thursday and will be able to check then.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $24,364.39.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $24,364.39. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Hess, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald. Wilson seconded.  Ald. Wilson, Hess, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays .                                                                                                                                                           __________________________

Greg Richmond, Mayor

Attest: _____________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk                                                 Approved: ____________________

    Date: ________________________

January 6, 2015

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night January 6, 2015 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Bill Hess, Keith Kohley and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Dawn Bunch, Chief Curt Drake and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Lessy Johnny, Rita Green from the McDonald County Press and Lois Kolb.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on December 16, 2014. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on December 16, 2014.  Ald. Hess seconded. Ald.  Wilson, Hess, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizen Business:

Ms. Johnny asked to be allowed to pay her high water bill in 4 monthly payments. She stated that she had a leak but had since gotten it fixed and just needed time to pay the bill. Ald. Wilson stated that they could average her bill. Ald. Wilson then moved to average her water bill. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kohley, Kezar and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the Recreation Board Directors position. The Clerk asked if she should go ahead and place an advertisement in the paper. The Board agreed to table any decisions and move the discussion to the next agenda.

The Board discussed the following old business.

                  1.  The Board discussed Bill # 2014-456 for ordinance # 2014-466 setting the new water rates to take effect on February 1, 2015. It was noted that the increase was $1.00 to the minimum water rate.

The Mayor read by title only Bill # 2014-456 for Ordinance #2014-466 for the second reading. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the second reading of Bill#2014-456 for Ordinance #2014-466. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Hess, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

                  2.  The Board discussed Bill # 2014-457 for ordinance # 2014-467. It was noted that the ordinance would not take effect until February 1, 2015 and would increase the sewer minimum rate by $1.00.

The Mayor read by title only Bill # 2014-457 for Ordinance #2014-467 for the second reading. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the second reading of Bill#2014-457 for Ordinance #2014-467. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kezar, Wilson, Kohley and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following new business:

                     1. The Board discussed the contract with General Code on updating the City Code Book.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve the Mayor signing the contract. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

                       2.  The Board discussed the need to purchase another “Book” for backup of all City records.  Clerk to get price.

                       3.  The Board Discussed the MML Membership fees. The Clerk noted that the fee was an increase of $125.00 from last year. It was noted that they do represent municipalities with the legislative body in Jefferson City. It was also noted that they did help the Board with legal questions. Ald. Wilson moved to renew the membership with MML. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.                             

     The Department heads gave the following reports:

Curt Drake-.Thomas Bentz resigned his reserve commission as he is moving to California.

Denis Kolb-.nothing and then noted that it was going to be freezing temperatures the next few days.

David Brodie- Tree was cut down at the Shirley Bunch residence, the second clarifier is clean, the first one is back on line, and he had not had a chance to turn on the ball park lights yet to see how much to charge per hour.

Dawn Bunch –nothing (her report was in the Board packets).

Paula Brodie  -nothing.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $37,116.96.  Ald. Hess moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $37,116.96. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Hess, Wilson, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

David reported that the crew that worked on the clarifiers were very good and he would recommend them for the next time the works needs to be done.

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald.  Hess seconded.  Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.                                                            __________________________

                                                                           Greg Richmond, Mayor

Attest: _____________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk            

Approved: ____________________

                                                              Date: ________________________

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday December 16, 2014 at 7:00 PM at the

Goodman City Hall

December 16, 2014

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night December 16, 2014 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Bill Hess, Keith Kohley and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included James Roney, Tiffany Overturf, Rita Green from the McDonald County Press and Lois Kolb.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on December 2, 2014. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on December 2, 2014.  Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Hess, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 4 nays.

The Mayor acknowledged James Roney, from 113 S. First Street who was present to discuss averaging his water bill. He informed the Board that he had a leak in the bathtub and had fixed it about a week ago.  Ald. Kohley moved to average his water bill.  Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Tiffany Overturf was present to ask the Board if she could have until January 2, 2015 to pay her December bill. The Board agreed to let her have an extension.

Ald. Hess stated he had talked with Clyde Davidson about if he had come up with any suggestions for someone to be appointed Recreation Board Director. He noted that Clyde said he did not have any suggestions. David asked if anyone new if there was still any talk about holding all the County games in one place. No one knew the answer of that question, however it was assumed that McDonald County hasn’t or they would have heard. The Board agreed to put an advertisement in the paper to look for a Recreation Board Director.

The Board discussed the cost of using the ball park lights. It was noted that they had agreed to charge $15.00 a night and had charged that receiving a total of $60.00. The Clerk noted that the electric bill for that time period was over $150.00. The Board agreed to have David turn the lights on reading the meter before and after so that the clerk can have the electric companies figure out what the bill would be for a certain period of time. The Board will then decide what the cost per night will be.

The Board discussed the following old business.

                                   The Board discussed the final budget.

The Mayor read Bill # 2014-455 for Ordinance #2014-465 for the first reading. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill#2014-455 for Ordinance #2014-465. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor read Bill # 2014-455 for Ordinance #2014-465 for the second reading. Ald. Hess moved to approve the second reading of Bill#2014-455 for Ordinance #2014-465. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Bill#2014-455 for Ordinance #2014-465 will take effect on January 1, 2015.

The Board discussed Bill # 2014-456 for ordinance # 2014-466 setting the new water rates to take effect on February 1, 2015. It was noted that the increase was $1.00 to the minimum water rate.

The Mayor read Bill # 2014-456 for Ordinance #2014-466 for the first reading. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the first reading of Bill#2014-456 for Ordinance #2014-466. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed Bill # 2014-457 for ordinance # 2014-467. It was noted that the ordinance would not take effect until February 1, 2015 and would increase the sewer minimum rate by $1.00.

The Mayor read Bill # 2014-457 for Ordinance #2014-467 for the first reading. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill#2014-457 for Ordinance #2014-467. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following new business:

The Clerk noted that First Community Bank wanted to know if they wanted to purchase insurance for what is in the City Safety Deposit Box. The Insurance is designed to replace items in case of loss. Discussed how much is needed and what would it cover Ald. Hess moved to take cover on the safety box for $5,000.00 for an annual premium of $25.00.00 Ald., Kohley seconded.  All agreed.

Department head reports:

Curt Drake-noted that he had checked on prices for a printer and they were both under $100.00. He gave the board his monthly reports from the Police Department. He noted that Bill was back to work and the Board noted that they were glad to have him back to work The Board approved him getting a new photo copier.

Denis Kolb- had nothing to report.

 

David Brodie- noted that there was a dead tree near the residence that Shirley Bunch live in. David asked the Board to allow him to have it cut down as it is splitting and he is afraid that when in splits completely it could damage a fireplug which is in direct line of the tree. The Board approved

                       -noted that one of the blowers went out at the treatment plant. He said he still had the rebuilt one that he could use as a replacement but that after the first of the year he would need to take the one that was not working to Pathfinders in Kansas City to see if it could be rebuilt. He also noted that they will begin cleaning the tanks on Monday the 22^nd.

Dawn Bunch –

Paula Brodie- noted that the City Hall will be closed December 25^th and 26^th and January 1, 2015.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $50,458.88.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $50,458.88. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor stated that he thanked everyone for their work this year and that it was a privilege to work with the board and employees.

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald. Hess seconded.  Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday December 2, 2014 at 7:00 PM at the

Goodman City Hall

December 2, 2014

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night December 2, 2014 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Bill Hess, Keith Kohley and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, City Tax Collector and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Rita Green from the McDonald County Press and Lois Kolb.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on November 18, 2014. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on November 18, 2014.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson, Hess and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the minutes from the special budget meeting held on December 1, 2014. Ald. Hess moved to approve the minutes from the special budget meeting on December 1, 2014. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

 Citizen Business:

The Board discussed renewing their contract with Nick Myers to complete the 2014 audit. The amount for the 2014 audit will be between $8,660.00 and $9,010.00. Ald. Wilson moved to have the Mayor sign the engagement letter from Nick Myers for the 2014 Audit. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor noted that it was time to set the Candidate Filing Dates from December 16^th, 2014 to January 20^th, 2015. Positions open are the Mayor, Tax Collector and one (1) Alderman from each ward for terms of 2 years. The Election will be held on April 7^th, 2015. Ald. Kezar moved to set the candidate filing. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following old business.

                                    1. The Clerk noted that none of the procedures for collecting and averaging water bills has ever been in ordinance form. She suggested the Board just set the procedures for handling high water bills due to leaks as a policy. If the policy works over a period of time they could then add it as an ordinance. The Board agreed not to put it in ordinance form at this time but to make it a policy instead. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the procedure for averaging high water bills as a policy to take effect on January 1, 2015. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following new business:

                                    1. Amanda Edwards who lives at 210 W. Fields Street was present to discuss a leak they had and had repaired over the week end. She asked if the Board would be willing to average her water bill. She noted that the current bill is. $275.00 David suggested that the Board have them read the meter in the morning and average from that number. He said David had read the meters on Tuesday and if Ms. Edwards had not repaired the leak until this past weekend, her next bill would be high also. Ald. Wilson moved to have the meter read in the morning and then average Ms. Edwards’s water bill. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

                                       2. The Mayor noted that in the past the Board had approved giving each employee, appointee and elected official a $40.00 Christmas gift. He asked if the Board wanted to approve doing that again this year.  Ald. Kezar moved to give the city employees, elected officials and appointed employees a $40.00 Christmas gift. Ald. Wilson seconded.  Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

                                    3.   The Mayor pointed out that the budget for 2015 is complete and that during the budget meeting the board had agreed that the rate for water and sewer will need to be increased by $1.00 on the minimum water and sewer rate. He noted that the increase to each household would be a total of $24.00 per year. He noted that the reason for the increase was because of higher costs of operating and running of the water and wastewater system. He also noted that yearly the city’s auditor Nick Myers had told the Board that they needed to increase their rates to cover expenditures. The Mayor stated that the Board would be voting on the 2015 Budget twice at the next meeting because it had to be in place by December 31, 2014. He also stated that the ordinances for the increases will be voted on twice once on December 16, 2014 and once on January 6, 2015 and the increases would not be effective until the February billing.  

The Board discussed the following old business:

                                    1.   The Mayor acknowledged Clyde Davidson to discuss the appointing of the next Recreation Board Director. Clyde stated that he was not on the Recreation Board anymore but he would be willing to help the Board find someone to be the next Recreation Board Director.  He said the people that had been on the Recreation Board in the past would be willing to help but none of them want to be the next Recreation Board Director. Clyde agreed that he would make some inquiries and be at the next meeting to discuss it with the Board.

The following reports were given by the department heads:                       

Curt Drake-was not present.

Denis Kolb-stated he had nothing for the Board.

David Brodie- noted that the 30 year old altitude valve had quit working. He said he had it replaced. He said the tower had been full of water and now that the valve had been replaced he would be draining the tower and refilling it. He noted that Engineer Systems had completed the work and that the bill would be around $1800.00.

                                                              -noted that he had received bids on cleaning the clarifiers, one from Reddi Service for $4,950.00 per clarifier and one from Environmental Works for $3,500.00 per clarifier. He noted that Environmental Works has an office in Springfield and Reddi Services is out of Kansas City. He thought the difference in the bids was because the guys                                  from Springfield can go home at night, and their mileage costs would be less. David also informed the board that he would contact whoever is going to clean the clarifiers when he gets the aerators so that he will be able to replace them while the tank is empty. He said that he would only be able to do one clarifier at a time. Ald. Wilson moved to have  Environmental Works, out of Springfield clean the clarifiers at the cost of $7,000.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Dawn Bunch –monthly reports were in the packets and she had nothing else to add.

Paula Brodie- noted that the Annual Goodman Christmas Parade is on December 13, 2014 at 1:00PM.

                     – noted the letter from Missouri Rural Water Assoc. regarding future training classes.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $15,148.71.  Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $15,148.71. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald. Wilson seconded.  Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

 

SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING

Monday December 1, 2014 at 6:00 PM at the

Goodman City Hall

 

December 1, 2014

Special Budget Meeting

 

The Board of Aldermen held a budget meeting on Monday night December 1, 2014 at 6:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Alice Kezar and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief of Police Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Paula Brodie.

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.  

The Board worked on the 2015 Budget. The Mayor asked the clerk where the Board was on the budget since the last meeting. The Clerk informed the Board that she had inserted their figures into the budget and noted that the water, sewer and street funds are in the red. The Board discussed the reasons. It was noted that there had been a significant increase in expenses to run the water and sewer department. The clerk noted that the electric bill was $11,000.00 higher this year than last year and the repairs, supplies and parts was $9,000.00 over budget this year. She also noted that the water department was over budget but because the Board had decided to cash in a $100,000.00 CD to take care of all of the added expenses, parts and repairs it was not in the red as much as it could have been. David noted that the City’s new water and sewer permits require more testing and has higher limit expectations. Because of these changes and the age of the sewer and water system the expenses just keep going up.

The Board discussed the need to raise the sewer and water rates. They discussed whether or not to raise the minimum or per thousand rate. Ald. Wilson stated that if the Board raised the minimum sewer and water rate by $1.00 each per month the cost per household would be $24.00 a year.  During the discussion the Board noted that Nick Myers, the city’s auditor and Rural Development had been telling the Board that they needed to keep the rates high enough to cover the current bills and future repairs and expenses.

The Board agreed to increase the water and sewer minimum rate by $1.00 each. The Clerk is to draw an ordinance up for them to vote on December 16^th and January 6, 2015. The new rates will take effect on the February 1^st billing. The 2015 Budget will be voted on at the December 16^th meeting.

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald. Wilson seconded.  Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.