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Minutes-October 15, 2013

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October 15, 2013 at 7:00PM.

Regular Board Meeting.

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night October 15, 2013 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, Officer Bill Cagle, City Clerk Paula Brodie and Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb. Guest included Bud Richmond, Roger Hensley, Katrina Hine from McDonald County Press, and Marshal Long from the Goodman Rural Fire District.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on Tuesday October 1, 2013. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on October 1, 2013.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizens business:

The Mayor acknowledged Roger Hensley from 118 W. Garner. He asked for the Board to consider changing the speed limit on Garner to 25 MPH. He noted that the cars fly down Garner and that several kids play near the street. Ald. Wilson stated that people do tail gate and that he knew that people sped up and down the street. He said people tend to not pay attention to the speed limit signs. Ald. Kohley asked if anyone else had been complaining about people speeding on Garner. Mr. Hensley said his neighbor had talked with him about the people speeding and had planned to come to the Board meeting with him. The Mayor agreed to look into his complaint. He stated that he would have the Police Department look into the matter and patrol more. Mr. Hensley stated that it seemed like during school time and quitting time is when the most people speed. He asked what the cost would be to the City to change the speed limit. It was explained that an Ordinance would have to be drawn up by the City Attorney, voted on twice and then signs would need to be purchased and installed.

Marshall Long informed the Board about the Insurance Service Organization (ISO) assessment that was done today.  He said that it looked like everything went well and that if the Rural Fire District passes the assessment the Insurance rates in the fire district should go down. He said the representative from ISO said it would take between 30 days to 120 days to get the results. Marshall stated that the gentleman that was present to do the assessment was very impressed with the improvement since the last time they had done an assessment.  Marshall stated that the Fire District was negotiating to put another station in the Spiltlog area, and also in the McNatt area.

The Board began the business section of the meeting with the following unfinished business:                 

                   l. The Board discussed Bill # 2013-438 for Ordinance #2013-448 increasing the fee for variances to the Zoning Ordinance from $20.00 to $75.00.

                      The Mayor read by title only for the second and final reading Bill#2013-438 for Ordinance# 2013-448 increasing the fee for variances to the Zoning Ordinance from $20.00 to $75.00.

                      Ald. Wilson moved to approve the second and final reading of Bill#2013-438 for Ordinance# 2013-448 increasing the fee for variances to the Zoning Ordinance from $20.00 to $75.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

                   2. The Board discussed the second reading of Bill # 2013-439 for Ordinance #2013-449 annexing South 59 Highway from the south Goodman City Limits to the north City Limits of Anderson.

                   The Mayor read by title only for the second and final reading of Bill#2013-439 for Ordinance #2013-449 annexing South 59 Highway from the south Goodman City Limits to the north City Limits of Anderson.

                   Ald. Kohley moved to approve the second  and final reading of Bill#2013-439 for Ordinance #2013-449 annexing South 59 Highway from the south Goodman City Limits to the north City Limits of Anderson. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

                   The Mayor read a letter from the Department of Economic Development stating the City’s application for a grant to complete the Community Center/Emergency Shelter was not funded. The Clerk stated that she had been in contact with Sue Bacorn, who said she was going to contact the Department of Economic Development to find out more information on why the project was not funded. She also stated that Ms. Bacorn said that after finding out any information, she would inform the board and recommended reapplying next year. Ms. Bacorn told the clerk that filling out the application next year would not be that difficult and could be changed to address the parts of the application that did not score high enough with the Department of Economic Development to receive the grant.

                   The Mayor acknowledged Denis Kolb who discussed his request to purchase tornado shelters. Ald. Wilson stated that MOPERM had reported back that the City would be liable for any injuries. Denis Kolb stated after looking into it and seeing MOPERM’S comments, he had changed his mind and thought that it might be better not to purchase them. Ald. Wilson stated that the City would have to purchase many units to fit more people than 90 to be fair to all of the citizens. Denis stated that FEMA and SEMA are offering rebates to individuals if they choose to purchase one.

The Board discussed the following new Business.

                   Ald. Wilson asked about the announcement cabinet that the Board had talked about in the past. David noted that he had looked into prices for the Board and had found one that the McDonald County Health Department uses for around $275.00 to $300.00. David said he had asked the Board to look at the one at the Health Department. David noted that it needs to be water proof, lighted and have shatter proof glass. Ald. Wilson stated that right after he became Mayor he asked the Board to consider extending the City Hall roof line out over the sidewalk to keep people out of the weather. The Board discussed a new sign and needed maintenance to the front of the building.

                   Ald. Kohley thanked everyone for coming to the employee barbeque and he stated that he thought Tom enjoyed it. The Mayer thanked him for hosting the barbeque.

The Department heads gave the following reports:

                        a.  Chief Drake- noted that Clint Walker had discovered where the short was in the black patrol car. He said that it was in the wig wags and they decided just to disconnect them.

                   b.  David Brodie- noted that his annual training seminar at the Lake of the Ozarks was at the end of the month. He stated that it was for his hours needed to maintain his water/sewer certification. He told the Board that the vouchers from the Department of Natural resources paid for the symposium but not his hotel. He asked the Board to allow him to attend and pay for two nights in a hotel. He stated he was staying in a hotel away from the conference hotel which had a cheaper nightly rate. The Board agreed to allow him to attend and pay for his hotel.

                      David noted that the white truck does not have a two way communication radio yet because it can’t be installed on the dash but needs to have a console. He stated that Jimmie Morgan is working up a cost estimate on the installation and new radio.

                      David asked if the Board knew if Michael Wasson was finished at the ballpark. He said if he is David and he will mow the ballpark area. He also noted that when he mowed the community building area he had to fix the Dixie Chopper before he could use it. He said he was not aware if Michael knows it is fixed or is just through for the year. He also informed the Board that the Zipper mower was not working either. He noted that both belts were burned off. The Mayor stated he would find out from Michael what his intentions are.       

                   c.   Denis Kolb – had no new business.

                   d.   Dawn Bunch- was not present.

                   e.   Paula Brodie  – noted that the Board had received a copy of the letter sent to Jessie Brewington. She noted that the Police Department issued him three tickets that were sent with the letter.

                                              –  asked the Board to allow a message to be placed on the City’s November water bills about the Fire Safety Education for all citizens that is being held at the McDonald County High School on November 7th, at 6:00PM by the McDonald County Coalition. Katrina Hine informed the Board how the McDonald County Coalition was started.

                   Katrina recommended someone going from the City to the Coalition meetings. She stated that they are usually held on the last Thursday of each month, however this month it would be on Halloween so they had moved it to October 24th at noon. She noted that lunch is provided and that the meetings are held at the Pineville Community Center.  She noted that the Community Organization against Disaster (COAD) meets at the same place on the same day only at 11:00AM. Chief Drake stated he would attend if the Board wanted him to and Marshall Long stated he would attend also

                      David noted that he and David Sarratt had cut 25 dump truck loads of brush off of Ozark Trail.

        Ald. Kohley noted that the tree on Williams Street cut down by Scott Mitchell was cleaned up nicely.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $39,259.64. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $39,259.64. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Wilson, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

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

Minutes-October 1, 2013

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October 1, 2013 at 7:00PM.

Regular Board Meeting.

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night September 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, Officer Bill Cagle, City Clerk Paula Brodie, City Tax Collector Dawn Bunch and Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb. Guest included Lois Kolb, Tiffany Ethridge, James Elliott, Marshal Long, Leslie Franks and Katrina Hine from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on Tuesday September 17, 2013. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on September 17, 2013.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Kezar, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizens business.      

                   1. The Mayor acknowledged James Elliott who told the Board he had a leak, that it was fixed and asked if the Board would approve averaging his water/sewer bill. He said he had a leaking hose and a leak under the house, but both had been repaired. It was noted that his bill this month was $84.45, where his average is usually $49.21.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve averaging Mr. Elliott’s water/sewer bill in the amount of $49.21. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

                   1. The Mayor acknowledged Tiffany Ethridge who told the Board she had a leak, that it was fixed and asked if the Board would be willing to average her water/sewer bill. It was noted that her current bill is $225.64 and that $63.31 is her average bill.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve averaging Tiffany Ethridge’s water/sewer bill in the amount of $63.31.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board began the business section of the meeting starting with unfinished business:               

                   l. The Board discussed Bill#2013-438 for Ordinance# 2013-448 increasing the fee for variances to the Zoning Ordinance from $20.00 to $75.00.

The Mayor read Bill# 2013-438 for Ordinance # 2013-448 by title only for the first reading.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill# 2013-438 for Ordinance # 2013-448 amending Section 400.091.  Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Kezar, Wilson, Hess and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the following new Business:

                   1. The Mayor noted that the City had received approval from the Missouri Department of Transportation allowing the annexation of south Highway 59 from the south City Limits of Goodman to the north city limits of the City of Anderson.  The Board discussed the need to pass an ordinance and vote to approve the Mayor’s signing the voluntary annexation petition.      

Ald. Kohley moved to approve the Mayors signing of the south Highway 59 voluntary annexation petition .Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

                   2. The Board discussed Bill # 2013-439 for Ordinance #2013-449 annexing South Highway 59 from the south Goodman City Limits to the north City Limits of Anderson.

The Mayor read Bill# 2013-439 for Ordinance # 2013-449 by title only for the first reading.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill# 2013-439 for Ordinance # 2013-449 regarding the annexation of south Highway 59 into the Goodman City Limits.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

                   3. The Board discussed approving Bill Cagle’s 90 day probationary period. Chief Drake asked for Bill to be taken off of probation, and to give him  a $.50 cents an hour raise.

Ald. Wilson moved to approve ending Officer Cagle’s probationary period and to give him a $.50 cent an hour increase. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson, Kezar and Hess voted aye with 0 nays. The Board agreed that the $.50 cent increase should be made retroactive to September 18, 2013 90 days after his hire date.

                   4. The Board discussed the properties at 114 W. Douglas, 112 W. Douglas and 112 W. Splitlog owned by Don and Lester Kramburg. The Mayor stated that they should be discussing the properties under the dangerous building code, not condemnation. He then acknowledged Leslie Franks, 1421 Hilltop Noel, Mo. 64854, who stated that she was Don Kramburg’s great niece. She told the Board that he has been fighting cancer and cannot do the work himself. She said that the family had been trying to work on the buildings, and cleaning up the properties. She asked for a year to get the properties back into shape. The Board discussed whether or not the buildings could be repaired. She stated that she knew the properties were in disrepair but that she thought they could be fixed up. She said that they had been vandalized and that the pipes under the house need to be fixed, and new flooring installed. Ald. Wilson asked if the family would care if any of the neighbors could help by cutting brush and trees. She said she would appreciate any help and that she would be willing to give them permission. Marshall long stated that the Betterment Club had helped other people in the past and that he would talk with them about helping. The Mayor said the Board would rather have buildings repaired rather than torn down. David suggested her placing a ribbon around the trees she thought they would like to keep. The Board agreed to revisit the discussion in 90 days, giving her time to see what she could do and to find out exactly what needs to be done.

The following reports were given:     

                   a. Chief Drake -noted that the black car is being worked on by Clint Walker, who is looking for a dead short.

                   b. David Brodie- noted that the tree at 113 Williams Street is on the line. Ald. Wilson stated that it needed to be removed as it was dangerous. David noted that the Board had Scott Mitchell remove trees before and asked them if they wanted him contact Scott or did they want him to call other trimmers. The Board stated because of the danger, they decided to have Scott go ahead and do it. David was asked by Curt to check around town for others that needed to be removed. David said that it was not cheap to have trees cut down and that he would look to see if there were others that needed to be removed.

                                            – noted that he had put up reflectors on the stop sign on B Ave facing 59 Highway.

                   c. Denis Kolb- noted that he had given the Board a packet, with information on storm shelters. He said he had received a quote for, $6,900.00 a piece with each unit capable to hold 30 adults. He suggested the Board go over the information. There was discussion regarding liability to the City and who would be responsible to open the shelters during storms.  He was asked to make sure that they were constructed by specifications through FEMA. The Mayor stated that further discussion will be held at the next meeting.   Ald. Hess asked if there was a time frame on the $6900.00 and Mr. Kolb said there wasn’t.  Ald. Kezar asked if they were handicapped acceptable. Mr. Kolb said no, not at this time.                 

                   d. Dawn Bunch- reports were given out before the meeting.

                   e. Paula Brodie  -nothing to report.

Calvin stated that the clerk and he had been to the MML annual conference. He said it was very interesting and that he would get information from the meeting to the other members. It was noted that there had been a class regarding the Affordable Care Act and municipalities. The Clerk noted that during the conference she had heard that there might be help for smaller groups through the Health Care exchanges. She noted that she would try to gather more information for the Board to look at during budget discussions.

Ald. Kohley stated that it was time for the Board/employee Bar –B- Que. He stated that he thought October 13, 2013 at 2:00PM would be good. He noted that if it rains that day it will be moved to October 20th.  Ald. Wilson noted that Tom would be there.

Marshall Long from the Goodman Fire District was present to update the Board on the ISO testing. He stated that the Fire Department was working on passing the test. He noted that the actual test will be taking place on the 15th of October. He noted that the people from ISO will be in the City that day doing the testing.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $5,591.73. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $5,591.73. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

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

Agenda-October 15, 2013

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AGENDA

 COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday October 15, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the

Goodman City Hall   

1.     Call the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

2.     Discuss and approve the minutes from the regular Board meeting held on October 1, 2013.

3.     Citizens business.                   1.       

4.     Begin business section of the meeting starting with unfinished business.          

                   l. Discuss and approve the second reading of Bill#2013-438 for Ordinance# 2013-448 increasing the fee for variances to the Zoning Ordinance from $20.00 to $75.00.

                   2. Discuss and approve the second reading of Bill # 2013-439 for Ordinance #2013-449 annexing South 59 Highway from the south Goodman City Limits to the north City Limits of Anderson.

                   3. Note letter from the Department of Economic Development stating the City’s application for a grant to complete the Community/Emergency Shelter was not funded.

                   4. Discuss Emergency Management Director’s request to purchase tornado shelters.

5.     New Business.                            

6.     Department heads.     

                   a. Chief Drake.    

                   b. David Brodie-

                   c. Denis Kolb.

                   d. Dawn Bunch

                   e. Paula Brodie  – note letter to Jessie Brewington

7.   Vote to approve the bills in the amount of $39,259.64 including transfers.

8.    Adjourn the meeting.

Agenda-October 1, 2013

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AGENDA

 COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday October 1, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the

Goodman City Hall   

1.     Call the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

2.     Discuss and approve the minutes from the regular Board meeting held on September 17, 2013.

3.     Citizens business.

                   1. Acknowledge James Elliott who will be requesting the Board to average his water/sewer bill.

4.     Begin business section of the meeting starting with unfinished business.

                  l. Discuss and approve the first reading of Bill#2013-438 for Ordinance# 2013-448 increasing the fee for variances to the Zoning Ordinance from $20.00 to $75.00.

5.     New Business.

                   1. Vote to approve the Mayor signing the voluntary annexation request for the Missouri Dept. of Transportation for south 59 Highway.

                   2. Discuss and approve the first reading of Bill # 2013-439 for Ordinance #2013-449 annexing South 59 Highway from the south Goodman City Limits to the north City Limits of Anderson.

                   3. Discuss approving Bill Cagle’s 90 day probationary period.

                   4. Discuss beginning condemnation of properties at 114 W. Douglas, 112 W. Douglas and 112 W. Splitlog owned by Don Kramburg.

6.  Department heads.   

                   a. Chief Drake.    

                   b. David Brodie- note that the tree at 113 Williams Street is on the line.

                   c. Denis Kolb.

                   d. Dawn Bunch

                   e. Paula Brodie  –

7.   Vote to approve the bills in the amount of $5,519.73 including transfers

8.    Adjourn the meeting.

Minutes-September 17, 2013

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September 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM.

Regular Board Meeting.

 

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night September 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, Asst. City Clerk Karla McNorton and Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb. Guests included Lois Kolb and Katrina Hine.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the Variance Public Hearing on Tuesday September 3, 2013. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the Variance Public Hearing on September 3, 2013.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kezar, Hess, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on Tuesday September 3, 2013. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on September 3, 2013.  Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley, Wilson, Hess and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor acknowledged the following Citizens: No citizens present.

The Board discussed the following unfinished business. Ald. Wilson asked Mr. Brodie if he had contacted MODOT about reflectors. Mr. Brodie stated he has not been able to locate any and has not contacted MODOT yet, but that he is going to contact MODOT and see if we’re able to use reflective tape.

The Board discussed the following new business: Ald. Kohley wanted to know about the property next to him owned by Mr. Anglin, as a tree on the property is dead and about to fall over and needs removed. Mr. Brodie stated he would need to look and see if it’s actually on his property or the right a way. If the property belongs to Mr. Anglin, we will need to send letter that it needs taken care of.  Ald. Kohley also discussed the property behind him owned by Mike Davis at 113 W. Douglas and is there a letter we can send about that home being condemned.

Ald. Wilson inquired about the mobile home owned by Don Kranburg at 112 W. Splitlog, and is there a letter we could send about the property needing cleaned up. Chief Drake informed the board the back door is falling off the hinges and you can see through the roof.

.       1. The Board discussed the draft ordinance changing the variance fee from $20.00 to $75.00.               

Greg stated that it costs the tax payers money when a variance is done, because we run the ad in the paper and the $20.00 we charge does not cover the ad. Alderman Wilson moved to draft an ordinance to raise the variance, Ald. Kohley seconded, Ald. Hess, Kezar, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with no nays.  It was then noticed the ordinance was drafted and discussed voting on it at the next council meeting

   The department heads gave the following reports.   

  1. Chief Drake.   Chief Drake informed the board that the Drug Task Force is requesting a $1000.00 by the middle of next year.  Chief Drake stated he is going to a meeting next week and would find out how much the minimum is and the city will discuss during the budget meetings.

     b. David Brodie. Mr. Brodie informed the board that he only has one  property that he can put sludge on and that he will need more land than the one property that was good and that he would need to purchase lime for other properties.  Ald. Wilson made a motion to approve the purchase of $2000.00 for lime, Ald. Kohley seconded the motion, Ald. Hess, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

  1. Denis Kolb had no business. Ald. Kohley asked if we had received word about the CDBG Grant and I told him we have not heard anything yet.

                   d. Dawn Bunch – not present

                   e. Paula Brodie- For Paula, Ald. Wilson stated he went to the meeting at the County Commissioner’s in regards to the annexation and that he wished they would change the wording  about they neither approve or deny the annexation as MODOT may not approve it because of that statement and that Mrs. Brodie had sent a letter back that statements made by her to commissioner Bunch were not exactly what she had said and that she wanted the Commission to be aware of her side of what was said.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $44,851.83. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $44,851.83. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kezar, Wilson and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

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

Minutes-Public Hearing for Variance September 3, 2013

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September 3, 2013 at 6:30PM.

Public Hearing

The Board of Aldermen held a Public Hearing on a variance request by Mr. and Mrs. Roger Coe on Tuesday night September 3, 2013 at 6:30 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, Tax Collector Dawn Bunch, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Roger Coe, Carol Coe, Leroy Coe, Michael Coe, Crystal Vaughan, Bud Richmond, J.R. Fisher, Steve Wimpey and Marshal Long

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.

The Mayor stated that the meeting is being held to hear the public’s comments regarding a variance requested by Mr. and Mrs. Roger Coe to be allowed to place an accessory building closer to their property line than the 5’ required by the City’s Zoning Code.

Citizens input.

The Mayor noted that there were several people present who had already discussed their opinions with the Board. He asked if they had any other comments and was there anyone else who had comments. He acknowledged the following Citizens:

J.R. Fisher asked if the Board should not be addressing the problem regarding the 30% coverage. The Mayor stated that the Coe’s, had asked for a variance on setting an accessory building closer to their property line than the 5’feet required by existing City code. He stated that the purpose for this public hearing was to discuss their request.

Marshal Long stated that on behalf of the Fire Department he would like to state that the Fire Board was against the Boards approval of the variance and he asked the Board to follow their existing codes.

J.R. Fisher stated that he wanted it noted that as a property owner whose property adjoins the Coe’s he was against the Board’s approving the variance request.

Marshall Long stated that he had asked the Coe’s to move their existing buildings that are on the Fire Departments property. He said the Coe’s said they had no intention of moving them. Marshall stated that the Fire Department would have to look into what they could do legally to get them to move the buildings. He said that the Fire Department could not get through the existing easement with the buildings in the way.

Mr. Coe said that the item that Marshall Long mentioned has nothing to do with his variance request.

Marshal Long stated that it did effect their easement, and the Mayor reminded them that the Board was here to discuss the variance request only. Marshal apologized to the Board.

Ald. Hess stated that that he did not think there was anything wrong with placing the building closer than the 5’. He stated that there were buildings all over town that were closer than the 5’ requirement.

Mr. Fisher asked if that meant if someone wanted to bring a single wide into the city limits the Board should ignore the code that does not allow single-wide’s.

The Mayor stated again that the Board was holding the public hearing to discuss Mr. Coe’s request not whether or not people can bring single wide trailers into the city limits.

The Mayor asked if there were any more comments. There was none.

Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn the public hearing at 6:37 PM. Ald. Wilson seconded.  Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.                                                                                                                                             

Minutes-September 3, 2013

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September 3, 2013 at 7:00PM.

Regular Board Meeting.

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday night September 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Alice Kezar, Keith Kohley and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Chief Curt Drake, City Clerk Paula Brodie, City Tax Collector Dawn Bunch and Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb. Guests included Roger Coe, Carol Coe, Leroy Coe, Michael Coe, Crystal Vaughan, Bud Richmond, Marshal Long, Steve Wimpey and J.R. Fisher.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the Tax Levy Public Hearing on Tuesday August 20, 2013. Ald. Hess moved to approve the minutes from the Tax Levy Public Hearing August 20, 2013.  Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Hess, Wilson, Kezar and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the Annexation Public Hearing on Tuesday August 20, 2013. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the Annexation Public Hearing on August 20, 2013.  Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with Ald. Kohley abstaining.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the regular meeting on Tuesday August 20, 2013. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on August 20, 2013.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizen Business.

Crystal Vaughan asked that the City look into putting reflectors on the outer road across from the Corner Stone Bank. She noted that there was a ditch there and at night you could not see it. David stated he would contact the Highway Department to see if they would take care of it.

The Mayor acknowledged J.R. Fisher who asked if the Board was going to decide on the Coe’s variance request without addressing the 30% lot coverage.

Ald. Hess stated that Mr. Coe was placing his building on his west lot and since there were no buildings on that lot now there was no reason to address the 30% lot coverage.  He said that he understood that Mr. Coe pays taxes on two separate parcels.

There was discussion on whether or not parcels of land owned by one person that lie next to each other are considered one piece of property.

The Mayor stated that he had not researched whether two lots lying next to each other should be considered one piece of property. He said that might be something the attorney would have to look at.

The Board began the business section of the meeting starting with the following unfinished business:

The Board discussed the variance request by the Coe’s. Ald. Wilson stated that his only question was why the building could not be placed facing north and south instead of facing east and west.  Mr. Coe stated that he needed the building to face east as he was going to install a security camera pointing out of one of the  windows of his house facing the opening.

J.R. Fisher stated that he did not see why the Board was going to approve a variance that would cause numerous headaches down the road because the Board did not follow their own codebook.

Ald. Kohley moved to give Mr. Coe his variance allowing him to place an accessory building closer than the required 5’.  Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Wilson and Kohley voted aye, with Ald. Kezar voting no.

The Board discussed a letter from Bobby Anglin regarding the annexation of South 59 Highway. The Mayor noted that most of the questions he was asking had already been asked and answered by the Board in letters and during the annexation public hearing.

Ald. Wilson stated that Mr. Anglin’s attorney had been present at the annexation public hearing and had asked several of the questions that were in Mr. Anglin’s letter. He said that he felt that the Board had answered most of Mr. Anglin’s questions and concerns.

The Board looked over the two response letters to Mr. Anglin.  Ald. Wilson moved to approve the second letter to Mr. Anglin. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the letter to MODOT on the comment period of the annexation process. Ald. Wilson moved to send the letter and all corresponding comments to Mr. Seiler from MODOT.  Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the request by First Community Bank to average their water/sewer bill. David explained what happened in regards to the leak and reported that it is now fixed. Ald. Wilson moved to average both water/sewer bills. Ald. Kohley seconded.  Ald. Wilson, Hess, Kohley and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board began the New Business section of the meeting with the following:

The Board discussed whether or not to increase the variance fee required in the zoning code. The Clerk noted that the advertisement for the Coe’s variance request was over $50.00, with the making and placing of posters around town and posting at their property the cost to the City was more than the $20.00 fee charged now. She suggested raising the variance fee to $75.00. She also asked the Board if they wanted to charge the fee to anyone asking for a variance to allow the setting of a doublewide in the City Limits. She noted that in the past the Boards had approved doublewides on permanent foundations without requiring the variance procedure to take place. The Board agreed that anyone wanting a variance from the existing zoning code would be expected to follow the variance procedure set up in the Zoning Code.

The Board discussed Southern Union Company who has entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement whereby Southern Union sold its Missouri Gas Energy division assets to Laclede Gas Company. The Clerk noted that originally they wanted an ordinance passed approving the transfer of the franchise agreement from MGE to Laclede and a letter acknowledging the purchase. She stated that she had asked Duane whether or not the Board would need to pass a new ordinance. She noted that Mr. Cooper read the original franchise ordinance to Southern Union Company and he stated that in the original ordinance it said that if Southern Union Company sold whoever bought it would be given the franchise rights, so there was no need for a new ordinance. He did say that the Board should approve the Mayor’s signing the acknowledgement letter.

Ald. Kohley moved to approve the Mayor signing the acknowledgement letter to Laclede Gas Company. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson told the Board that he would like to attend the Missouri Municipal League’s annual conference in Branson on September 16th and 17th. He stated the cost was $275.00 for the conference and that he would need one night in a motel

Ald. Kohley moved to pay the $275.00 conference fee and one night in a motel for Ald. Wilson to attend the conference. Ald. Hess seconded.  Ald. Hess and Kohley voted aye with both Ald. Wilson and Ald. Kezar abstaining. Ald. Kezar abstained do to the fact that Ald. Wilson is her brother.

The Board discussed the need to send a letter to Jessie Brewington about the condition of the house and weeds at119 S. First St.  The Board noted that they had sent Mr. Brewington letters over the years and that Timberly Condrey had come to a Board Meeting stating she would clean up the property for Mr. Brewington; however it has never been completely cleaned up. The Mayor stated ultimately it was Mr. Brewing ton’s place to clean up the property as he was the owner of the property per the County taxes. It was noted that the letter stated Mr. Brewington must either get the property cleaned up or citations for failure to follow city codes would be issued. Ald. Wilson moved to send the letter and pictures that the Clerk had prepared. Ald. Hess seconded. Ald. Hess, Kohley, Wilson and Kezar voted aye with 0 nays.              

The Department heads gave the following reports:

      Chief Drake reported that Officer Cagle passed his first CSI classes and would start the second part of the classes next week.

      David Brodie reported that there is a car set up on cinder blocks at the Old Ice House flea market on Main Street that is very dangerous. He stated the children walk by it each day on the way to school and he was afraid one of them would get hurt if it was not removed from the blocks. Chief Drake stated that the owner is in the process of moving everything out. David stated it was very dangerous and needed to be taken care of immediately. The Board told Chief Drake to be sure to contact the owner as quickly as possible.

 

Steve Wimpey asked to be acknowledged by the Board. He stated that there is not enough police presence when school is being let out. He said he realized that the officers are very busy but they need to be at the school more. Chief Drake stated that he had drawn up a letter to go out to each parent explaining to them the City’s Codes, where they can and cannot park, etc. He said he had hoped that the letter would help. The Mayor stated that the police department would take care of being around the school more in the mornings and evenings.

 

       David reported that he was going to have to start spreading lime on the fields that he uses to spread the city’s bio-solids. He said he would get some prices together before the next Board meeting to give to the Board.

Ald. Kohley asked if there is anything that could be done about the mosquitoes. David noted that because of all the rain the mosquitoes are bad. He said that he did have some spray left over from ball season and the Board told him to try spraying around the town to see if it would help.

                  Denis Kolb stated he had no business for the Board

                   Dawn Bunch stated she had no business for the Board. (Her monthly reports were in the packets).

                   Paula Brodie -.noted that the Board had received a copy of the letter she had written to Duane Cooper regarding Code Books that haven’t been returned and an agreement for Board Members to sign regards the returning or replacing of the Code Book. She told the Board that she had not received a response back from Mr. Cooper.

The Board discussed the missing books and Ald. Hess asked if all keys had been returned. He was informed that the keys had been returned. It was noted that recently all of the door locks had been replaced and new keys issued out.

The Board discussed the bills including transfers in the amount of $16,446.56. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills including transfers in the amount of $16,446.56. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Wilson, Kohley, Hess and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

Agenda-September 17, 2013

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AGENDA

 COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday September 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the

Goodman City Hall   

1.     Call the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

2.     Discuss and approve the minutes from the Variance Public Hearing and the Regular Board meeting all held on September 3, 2013.

3.     Citizens business.                 

4.     Begin business section of the meeting starting with unfinished business.    

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5.     New Business.

                   1. Discuss the draft ordinance changing the variance fee from $20.00 to $75.00.

6.     Department heads.

                   a. Chief Drake.    

                   b. David Brodie.

                   c. Denis Kolb.

                   d. Dawn Bunch

                   e. Paula Brodie  –

7.   Vote to approve the bills in the amount of $44,851.83 including transfers.

8.    Adjourn the meeting.

 

Agenda-September 3, 2013

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AGENDA

 COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday September 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the

Goodman City Hall  

1.     Call the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

2.     Discuss and approve the minutes from the Tax Levy Public Hearing, Annexation Public Hearing and the Regular Meeting all held on August 20, 2013.

3.     Citizens business.                

4.     Begin business section of meeting starting with unfinished business.

                   a. Vote on the Coe’s variance request.

        b. Discuss letter from Bobby Anglin and response letter and letter to MODOT regarding annexation.

       c. Discuss and vote on request by First Community Bank to average their water/sewer bill.

5.     New Business.

        a. Discuss whether or not to increase the variance fee amount from $20.00 to $75.00.

        b. Discuss the request from Laclede gas on the purchase of MGE. Vote to approve the acknowledgement letter and the first reading of Bill No. 2013-438 for Ord. No. 2013-448.

                   c. Discuss request by Ald. Wilson to attend MML.

        d. Discuss letter to Jessie Brewington about condition of house and weeds.               

6.     Department heads.

                  a. Chief Drake.   

                  b. David Brodie.

                  c. Denis Kolb.

                  d. Dawn Bunch

       e. Paula Brodie  -.note letter to Duane Cooper regarding Code Books that haven’t been returned and agreement for Board Members to sign in regard to the Code Book.

7.   Vote to approve the bills in the amount of $16,446.56 including transfers.

8.    Adjourn the meeting.

Agenda-Public Hearing for Variance-September 3, 2013

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AGENDA

      PUBLIC HEARING

    Tuesday September 3, 2013 AT

6:30 PM at the Goodman City Hall

regarding a variance of Section 405.230 of the City’s Zoning Code

1. Call the meeting to order.

2. Note that the meeting is being held to hear the public’s comments regarding a variance requested by Mr. and Mrs. Roger Coe to be allowed to place an accessory building closer to their property line than the 5’ required by the City’s Zoning Code.

3. Citizens input.

4. Vote to adjourn the Public Hearing.