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The Board of Aldermen held a meeting on Tuesday night September 6, 2011 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Kristin Lett, JR Fisher and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, City Clerk Paula Brodie, Chief of Police Tom West, Officer Curt Drake, Tax Collector Dawn Bunch and Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb. Guests included Jeanette Brodie, Larry Brodie, Steve Wimpy, Lois Kolb, Hope Hively, Jim Craig and Carlton Lewis. Also present was Amye Buckley from the Neosho Daily News and Joyce Haynes 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 meeting on August 16, 2011. Keith Kohley stated that he did not say at the last meeting that he wanted Greg Sweeten removed from his position as McDonald County Emergency Management Director. He stated that he did say that he wanted Greg Sweeten shut down from making comments about the Goodman Emergency Management Department. The Mayor stated that he would entertain a motion to approve the minutes with the correction to paragraph 5 of the second page of the minutes from August 16, 2011 as requested by Ald. Kohley. Ald Fisher moved to approve the minutes from August 16 2011 with the noted correction. Ald Hess seconded. Aldermen Fisher, Hess, Lett and Kohley voted aye, with 0 nays.

 

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the special meeting on August 29, 2011. Ald Fisher moved to approve the minutes from August 29, 2011. Ald Kohley seconded. Aldermen Fisher, Lett, Kohley, and Hess voted aye, with 0 nays.

 

The Board discussed a request from Harvey Reed to average his water bill at 128 E. Splitlog. David stated that Mr. Reed had said that while he was gone someone had turned on his out side hydrant. Ald Fisher moved to approve averaging his water and sewer bill. Ald Lett seconded. Ald. Fisher, Lett, Kohley and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

 

The Board of Aldermen acknowledged Hope Hively to discuss her holding a benefit event at the Goodman Ballpark. She noted that she had requested the use of the Ballpark from Recreation Board director Stewart Pace and that he had told her he had no objections to her using the ballpark. She stated that recently her son was diagnosed with Legg Calves Perthes. She stated that after seeking help from various organizations she realized that his illness was so rare that there was not much help available. She said she had decided to form an organization to hold fund raisers to help her son and others. She said that any donations received would be divided between hiring an attorney to draw up the not for profit organization paper work, the newly formed organization and the Shriner’s.  She stated that she was going to hold carnival type games and a hot dog roast. She stated that she would probably charge $3.00 per person. She asked for donations and help from any volunteers. She stated that she hoped the fire department and police department would participate.  She noted that it is going to be held on Saturday October 29^th from 3:00PM to 9:00PM. Jim Morgan, a member of the Goodman Area Fire Protection Board stated that he was sure the firemen would participate. Jim Craig stated that he would donate a hog. Ms. Hively stated any help or donations could be made by contacting her at 364-5349. The Board agreed to allow her to hold the benefit event at the Ballpark on the 29^th of October.

 

The Board acknowledged Jim Craig to discuss his request for a business license to open a used car dealership at Royhill Blvd (Brodie’s Café). The Board discussed with him variances that he would need to get approved to open a car lot at that location. The Board and Mr. Craig went over the variances from Section 405.170 (H). The Mayor noted that the ordinance required that the driveway and the parking area would have to be asphalted under the present ordinance. It also required more lighting than is now available. Mr. Craig stated that he thought the present lighting would be adequate. Mayor Richmond stated that it sounded like the Board would need to give him a variance for Section 405.170, H, 3 and 6.  Ald Lett moved to approve giving Mr. Craig the variances for Section 405.170, H, 3 and 6. Ald Fisher seconded. Ald Fisher, Lett, Kohley, and Hess voted aye, with 0 nays.

 

Mr. Craig stated that in actuality he would be the owner of the business, but someone else is going to run it.  He noted that the car repairs will be done at the business by Marvin Mitchell. Ald Lett moved to approve Mr. Craig’s request for a business license, pending his receipt of his state license. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald Fisher, Kohley, Lett and Hess voted aye, with 0 nays.

 

 

 

                 

              Department heads gave the following reports

:

Tom West- told the Board of a complaint regarding trash from one of the convenience stores.

 

David Brodie- informed the Board that the City Barn was broke into over the weekend. He noted that all of the brass fittings, brass wire and even the wiring on the replacement pumps he had in storage was taken. He noted to replace the wiring on the pumps will be expensive. The Board asked if the theft had been turned over to the City’s insurance company. David stated that Tom was working up a Police report and he was getting quotes for the insurance company.

 

David noted that the water loss report prepared by the water clerk every month shows that the city’s well pumped 15% more water than was sold. He stated that the Board needed to look into hiring someone to do a leak detection test on the water system. He stated that the City being a member of the Missouri Rural Water Association might be able to get them to help locate the leaks. He noted that the Association does have a leak detection device and will usually check for leaks for free. Ald Fisher asked what percent of water loss is allowed. David stated 2% to 3%. He said that even after the water project was completed the loss was hire than 2% or 3%. He stated that in the past the city had hired a company out of Illinois to run a leak detection test to help the City find the leaks.

 

David reported that he talked with Colin Swift from Swift Construction about the City’s problem with all of the street cuts from the water improvement project. He stated that he had asked him to look into the cost to grind down the cuts and repair them. He said that Colin proposed to grind off the existing asphalt in the patches to a depth of 2”, apply a tack coat of SS-1 emulsion, and install 2” of hot mix asphalt paving at $98.50 a square yard. David stated Colin had said that he was not sure that doing the above noted procedure would work and that he could not guarantee the work. David stated that Colin recommended a 2” overlay on the whole street which would cost $.80 cents a square foot. He said that for 1,000 feet that would figure out to be $16,000.00 to $17,000.00. He said that Colin suggested the City should look into apply for street grants.

 

David stated that he felt that the Board needed to address the water leak problem first before spending any of the water lawsuit money on street repairs.

 

Denis Kolb- noted that he has received money for several IRIS memberships. He asked the Board how they wanted to set up a bank account to handle the funds. The clerk noted that the funds could be deposited into the General Fund under an Emergency Management revenue account number. She stated that the funds would be kept separate from other funds in the General Fund account like the Police Training fund and the Judicial Training fund is kept. She suggested that if the Board wanted to handle it any differently they could talk with Nick Myers, the cities CPA before setting up any new accounts.

 

Denis reported that he has given everyone who has paid for a membership a receipt. He stated that as the people pay part of the funds will be paid to IRIS. The clerk noted that an expenditure account for IRIS could be set up and then the Board would give approval to pay the bill as they do all bills. The Board agreed to put the money in the General Fund designated for the Emergency Management Department.  Ald Kohley stated that someone else is using the printers at the Emergency Management Department. He said that the computers are password protected.

 

Ald Lett asked if a message could be put on the water bills telling people about the IRIS system. The clerk noted that the space hold only two short sentences. The Board after discussion decided to have Denis make out an informational letter, and then mail it with using the cities bulk mailing permit. It was noted that labels can be printed out of the water billing software for water users only.

 

Dawn Bunch – asked if the Board had any questions from her report.

 

                           Paula Brodie – noted information from the Missouri Municipal League regarding their on online                                courses.

 

The Board discussed the following old business:

 

                  1. Joshua Bradford- The Mayor reported that the trailer was down to the frame. The Board agreed that there was not a need to give Mr. Bradford any more extensions as he had almost completed the work.

 

                  2.  Ald Fisher stated that he had no new information regarding the easement needed for Jesse Ruby’s water line as Mrs. Wiley had not been available and her son was out of town.

 

Ald Lett stated she wondered why the new crosswalk on Janice was placed where it was. David stated that he just thought it was the best place for it. He noted that the choice of where to place it was restricted because of driveways and the New Mac electric box.

 

The Board discussed the following new Business:

 

Ald Kohley stated that Osage Door needs to clean up their property, and that it was time to start thinking about the City Barbeque at his house.

 

Ald Fisher stated that the City of Goodman’s Emergency Management Department will be part of a ceremony in Joplin to honor the original flag that was flown at Ground Zero in New York after the September 11^th, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center Towers.

 

Jimmie Morgan noted that the Annual Meeting for the Goodman Area Fire Protection District will be on September 17 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. He stated that they will be giving out hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and soda. He invited the Board of Aldermen and stated that all citizens were invited.

 

The Mayor noted that he met with representatives from SEMA in regards to the National Flood Plan.

 

The Board discussed the bills for September 6, 2011 for $37,470.61 including transfers. Ald Fisher moved to approve the bills in the amount of $37,470.61. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald Fisher, Kohley, Lett and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

 

Ald Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald. Fisher seconded. Ald Fisher, Lett, Kohley and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

 

                                                                                                        __________________________

                                                                                                 Greg Richmond, Mayor

Attest:

______________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk

 

                                                                                                     Approved: ____________________

                                                                                                     Date: ________________

The Board of Aldermen held a Special meeting Monday August 29, 2011 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons JR Fisher, Kristin Lett and Ald Hess. Also, present were City Clerk Paula Brodie and Tax Collector Dawn Bunch. Ald Kohley was absent.

The Mayor called the Special meeting to order. He noted that the meeting was called to hold a public hearing to set the 2011 Tax Levy at 0.6332 per $100.00 valuation on Real Estate and Personal Property. He noted that the 2011 Personal valuation is $1,958,150.00 and the 2011 Real Estate valuation is $6,115,980.00

 Public hearing:  no comments.

The Board of Aldermen discussed Bill # 2011-425 for Ordinance # 2011-435. It was noted that the ordinance needed to be voted on twice in the current meeting because the tax levy needs to be passed and approved before September 1, 2011.

The Mayor read Bill # 2011-425 for Ordinance # 2011-435 in its entirety for the first reading.

Ald Fisher moved to approve the first reading of Bill # 2011-425 for Ordinance # 2011-435. Ald Hess seconded. Ald Fisher, Lett and Hess voted aye with 0 nay votes.

The Mayor read Bill # 2011-425 for Ordinance # 2011-435 in its entirety for the second reading.

Ald Lett moved to approve the second reading of Bill # 2011-425 for Ordinance # 2011-435. Ald Fisher seconded. Ald Fisher, Lett and Hess voted aye with 0 nay votes.

Ald Fisher moved to adjourn the special meeting. Ald Hess seconded. Ald Fisher, Lett and Hess voted aye with 0 nay votes.

 

                                                                                   __________________________

                                                                                   Greg Richmond, Mayor

Attest:

______________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk

                                                                                   

 

                                                                                          Approved: _________

                                                                                          Date: ______________                            

 

 

The Board of Aldermen held a meeting on Tuesday night August 16, 2011 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Kristin Lett, JR Fisher and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, City Clerk Paula Brodie, Chief of Police Tom West and Officer Curt Drake. Guests included Carlton Lewis, Greg Hammon, Vicky Leach and Gary Wimpy. Also present was Joyce Haynes 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 meeting on August 2, 2011. Ald Kohley moved to approve the minutes from August 2, 2011. Ald Fisher seconded. Aldermen Kohley, Hess, Fisher and Lett voted aye, with 0 nays.

The Board discussed a request from Evelyn Reardon to average her water bill at 142 S. School St.  David noted that they discovered that their dog had chewed through a hose in the back yard. He confirmed that they fixed the problem. Ald Fisher moved to approve averaging her water and sewer bill. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald. Kohley, Hess, Lett and Fisher voted aye with 0 nays.

The Clerk noted that it was time for the Board to set a public hearing regarding the setting of the 2011 tax levy. She stated that the levy amount is calculated by the McDonald County Clerk, using a formula put together by the Missouri State Auditor per Missouri State Statute. She noted that the approved amount for the City of Goodman for 2011 was $0.6332 per $100.00 evaluation. The Board agreed to hold a public hearing on Monday August 29, 2011 at 7:00PM at the Goodman City Hall to set the 2011 Tax Levy.

Department heads gave the following reports:

Tom West- Tom reported that the white patrol car has developed a knocking sound in the engine and the black patrol car needs a new battery.

David Brodie- noted that he had gotten the crosswalk at the school painted. Tom asked if a crosswalk could be placed at the intersection of Janice and Chase. He stated that there was a lot of traffic from the school kids and the day care.

Dawn Bunch – no report.

                           Paula Brodie – noted that the city received the SEMA funds for the snow removal during the declared 2011 Winter Storm, in the amount of $1,070.57.

 The Board discussed the following old business:

 Ald. Lett asked about the decision to chip and seal the city streets. The Mayor stated that he thought part of the problem with the streets was erosion from under the streets. David stated that putting chip and seal on the streets does not take care of the street not being level. He said he believed the Board needed to have the cuts in the streets grinded down first and then put down a leveling coat. David stated he thought that it would be better to put down a 2” overlay. He noted that some of the water improvement settlement money could be used to do some of the street repairs as a lot of the damage was caused by the water improvement project cutting the streets. The Board asked David to make some phone calls to check into prices.

 Ald Fisher reported that Jesse Ruby had completed work for Mrs. Wiley and was getting the easement drawn up. Ald Hess asked who Jesse was getting the easement for, himself or the city. Ald Fisher stated the easement would be for the City.

 Greg Hammon stated that there was a rough spot on Stites street where the new bank was built. David reported that the contractor for the bank is responsible for repairing the cut and has said that they will repair it as soon as they can.

 Vicky Leach stated that she needed until the First of next month to pay both her mothers current bill and the next bill for September. The Mayor stated that the Board would allow her to pay the bill on the first without being shut off.

 David asked to be allowed to purchase two new tires for the white truck. He also noted that the dump truck had a blown tire, he had purchased a used tire but they will need to consider purchasing new tires for the dump truck. He also noted that the signs he needed are ordered and should be here soon.

 The Board discussed the following new business:

 Tom told the Board that Denis Kolb had asked him to ask the Board to set up a bank account to accept the IRIS memberships, a bank account for the Emergency Management Department and one for the Police Department. The Clerk noted that all funds coming into the city and being paid out by the city are under the control and approval of the Board of Aldermen, therefore they should check with their accountant about authorizing the Emergency Management Department to receive and distribute funds. Ald Kohley stated he did not know anything about the request for the checking accounts and asked why Denis did not stay for the meeting as he was present before the meeting started, so that he could explain his request. The Board decided not to make any decisions about checking accounts until Denis could be present to answer their questions.

 Ald Kohley reported that Denis Kolb had received an email from Greg Sweeten chastising the Emergency Management Department for telling lies about him. Ald Kohley stated for the record Greg Sweeten had no business within the City Limits, as his jurisdiction ended at the Goodman City limits. He stated that he would like the Board to approach the McDonald County Commissioners to see about having Mr. Sweeten removed from his position. He stated that in the past Mr. Sweeten had told members of the Goodman Emergency Management personnel to get off the radio.

 Tom West stated that Mr. Sweeten was not going to tell him when he can or can not be on the radio. He said that the Emergency Management Department was given permission by 911 to be on the radio and that Greg Sweeten had no right to tell them to get off the radio. He said the radio frequency belonged to the City of Anderson not Greg Sweeten or 911.

 Ald Kohley stated that the Emergency Management Department was having trouble with the Goodman Fire District also. He noted that it began when the Fire Department became the Goodman Rural Fire District. He stated that he felt all of the departments needed to work together.

 The Mayor stated that Denis Kolb would be asked to attend the next meeting. Ald Kohley stated that as a Department Head should he not be required to attend all meetings and be added to the Department head list to give reports to the Board. It was decided to add him to the agenda in the future under department head reports.

 The Board discussed whether or not to ask Mr. Sweeten to be present at the next meeting. Ald Hess stated that he felt the Board should have a discussion with Denis first then ask Greg Sweeten to the next meeting.

 Ald Fisher asked how Crystal, the new Asst City Clerk was doing. The Clerk reported that she was doing very well. Ald Fisher asked that she be asked to attend the Board of Aldermen meetings to learn about the minute taking. The Clerk stated that she had already asked Crystal to attend as soon as she gets her feet on the ground with the water billing.

 David reported on a class that he is going to have to attend in Springfield. He said that the Department of Natural Resources vouchers would pay for it. He noted that a lot of the changes occurred when changes were made to the Safe Water Act. Ald Hess moved to allow David to attend the SPCC class in Springfield on September 13, 2011, including paying his wages for the day and gas. Ald Fisher seconded. Ald Hess, Fisher, Lett and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

 The Board discussed the bills for August 2, 2011 for $37,534.27 including transfers. Ald Fisher moved to approve the bills in the amount of $37,534.27. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald Fisher, Kohley, Lett and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

 Ald Kohley moved to adjourn. Ald. Fisher seconded. Ald Fisher, Kohley, Lett and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

                                                                                                     __________________________

                                                                            Greg Richmond, Mayor

 

Attest:

______________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk

 

                                                                                                     Approved: ____________________

                                                                                                     Date: ________________

The Board of Aldermen held a meeting on Tuesday night August 2, 2011 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Keith Kohley, Kristin Lett, JR Fisher and Bill Hess. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, City Clerk Paula Brodie, Chief of Police Tom West, Officer Curt Drake, Tax Collector Dawn Bunch, Recreation Board Director Stewart Pace and Municipal Judge Clyde Davidson. Also present was Amye Buckley, Neosho Daily News.

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

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the meeting on July 19, 2011. Ald Kohley moved to approve the minutes from July 19, 2011. Ald Fisher seconded. Aldermen Fisher, Kohley, Lett and Hess voted aye, with 0 nays.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the special meeting on July 22, 2011. Ald Fisher moved to approve the minutes from July 22, 2011. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald Fisher seconded. Aldermen Fisher, Kohley, Lett and Hess voted aye, with 0 nays.

The Board of Aldermen discussed the minutes from the special meeting on July 28, 2011. Ald Lett moved to approve the minutes from July 28, 2011. Ald Kohley seconded. Ald Fisher seconded. Aldermen Fisher, Kohley, Lett and Hess voted aye, with 0 nays.

 

The Board discussed the hiring of an Asst. City Clerk.  The Mayor stated that the Board had asked him to talk with Crystal Nix about the position. He stated that after talking with her she agreed to accept the position. Ald Fisher moved to approve the hiring of Crystal Nix as Asst. City Clerk. Ald Kohley seconded. Aldermen Fisher, Kohley, Lett and Hess voted aye, with 0 nays.

Mayor Richmond reported on a meeting between himself and Callie Hudson regarding the bills from Paragon Architecture and Hudson Consulting. The Mayor stated that he did remember that when he met with her the first time she told him that when she was securing funds from Cornerstone Bank, part of the funds would help pay for her work on the grant applications and the preliminary architecture plans. The Mayor noted that the payments to Ms. Hudson and Paragon were a one time payment for work already completed. He said that Ms. Hudson stated that the City would not receive any more bills until after the submission and awarding of the grant from Rural Development. It was noted that once the grant is received, bids would be let for the final architecture plans and the administration of the grant. The Mayor stated that when the grant is received a contract should be agreed upon before hiring an administrator, architect and builder. He said that in the future the city needed to have a contract in writing with whomever is writing and applying for grants for the City, with all expenses documented within the contract. The Mayor noted that the payments the Board is approving tonight will pay both Ms. Hudson and Paragon in full. Clyde Davidson asked if the city would be responsible for any future costs if the city does receive the grant.  The Mayor stated that he believed all future costs would be covered by the grant itself. Clyde stated would the building as is, be the match that the City would need for the grant.  It was noted that when the City gets a copy of the grant application it should reflect how much ‘in kind’ work would be needed, if any from the City. It will also list how much is allowable for the administrator of the funds, for the architect, and builder.

Dawn Bunch asked after paying Ms. Hudson and Paragon would anymore money be spent out of the proposed donation from Cornerstone Bank. She stated that it might look bad if the City spends all of the funds from the donation without receiving a grant, since the donation came with the agreement to include the Cornerstone Bank in the name of the building. She noted that the Board had applied for a previous grant but did not get it.

The Board discussed the preliminary architectural report from Paragon on the proposed renovations to the Community Building.

The Board discussed the following old business:

                    1. Discussed Jesse Ruby’s water. Ald Fisher stated that he would like to have the clerk pull out one of the past easements to use as an example for him to show Ms. Wiley’s son. Ald Fisher asked if the City has an easement already, why they have to obtain another one. It was explained that the City does not have an easement. Ald Fisher stated that he had talked with Jesse Ruby and Mr. Cantrell and both of them are willing to give the City an easement. He stated that he had not received an answer yet from Ms. Wiley. The Board agreed to table further discussion until Ald Fisher could get back with Ms. Wiley.

 

                  2.  Discussed Joshua Bradford’s cleanup. David stated that is almost done. Ald Fisher moved to allow him until August 31 to complete the cleanup.  Ald Kohley seconded. Ald Fisher, Kohley, Lett and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

Clyde Davidson stated that he had a question regarding the Board’s action on the IRIS system. He said that he wanted it understood that he was not against the IRIS system, but he was concerned about how the Board handled voting on it. He stated that in the meeting the Board held on July 19^th he had made a recommendation for the Board to hold a public meeting for citizens questions and input. He said in the minutes it reflected that the Board agreed to hold a discussion at its next regular meeting. He stated that sometime after that meeting and before the special meeting scheduled July 22that was scheduled to discuss Ms. Freund’s unemployment benefits and the hiring of a new Asst. City Clerk, the discussion of the IRIS system was added to the agenda. Ald Fisher stated that he was the one who asked to have it added to the agenda as he felt that it was important to vote on it quickly to get the system started as soon as possible. Clyde stated that the Board discussed and voted on the system without public comment and questions which was specifically contrary to what the Board had agreed upon during their meeting on July 19th. 

The Mayor stated that he had asked the Board to wait to make any decisions until the regular meeting scheduled for August 2, 2011 but felt he was railroaded into allowing the vote. He said that he wanted it understood that he had told the Board during the meeting on July 22 that he was not against the IRIS system but was concerned about voting on it during the special meeting.

Clyde stated that he understood that the Board had already voted and a check for $560.00 was already written. Clyde stated he was concerned about the conduct of the Board and the way they were doing things without allowing input from citizens. Clyde stated that he read the proposal for the IRIS system and he thought it said that for start up fees it was $300.00 and then $1.50 per person.  Clyde asked why there was a difference in the costs.

The Mayor stated that he specifically asked the board to wait to vote until the regular meeting.  Clyde stated that it seemed like certain members were making a lot of the decisions with out a discussion with the citizens. Clyde stated that it gives a bad perception to the citizens when the Board says one thing and does another. Ald Fisher stated that he believed that was Clyde’s opinion. Ald Fisher stated that the IRIS system would benefit the citizens. Ald Lett stated that the Board voted for the right reasons. Clyde stated that he was not against the system but was very concerned about how the Board handled it.

Ald Fisher read from the original agreement on the IRIS system noting that it did read $300.00 and $1.50 per person. Clyde stated that there was confusion regarding which was the better way to handle the IRIS system. He said that Greg Sweeten, the McDonald County Emergency Management director had told the Board they could join under him. He noted in another meeting Mr. Kolb had been present and talked about the benefits of the City having its own system. He stated that Lisa McCool from 911 was at that same meeting and would not commit to anything until after talking with her Board. Ald Kohley stated that the question about the costs and all the other questions should be directed to the City’s Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb.

Clyde noted that it would take all the citizens in the city to join to the IRIS system to pay for it. Ald Fisher stated that even if no one else joined it is a good system.

Clyde stated that he was concerned that even though he had noted that the Board had not followed through with when they had planned to hold their discussion on the IRIS system not one them had acknowledged that they should have waited to hold the discussion until the next regular session. Mayor Richmond apologized for the Boards action and stated that he should not have allowed the vote to be taken at the special meeting.

Dawn Bunch asked if the 911 Board would be the administrator of the system. Ald Fisher stated that 911 would make money by going through the Cities membership. Dawn stated that she understood from Lisa McCool’s comments at the meeting on July 19^th, 911 would be the administrator of the City’s system.

Ald Hess stated that he agreed with Clyde that the Board should have held off the discussion until the next regular session but he wanted it understood that he did believe the IRIS system was a good system.

Ald Fisher asked what the Board could do to make the citizens perception different. He said he was interested in doing good things for the citizens. Clyde stated that the Board could take more time to make decisions, be more open and follow through with what they have agreed upon in an open meeting.

 Department head reports:

Tom West- Police had no reports. Suggested the Board look into putting in an audio/video system for Board meetings. It was noted that the Board did have an audio system in the past but had removed it at the suggestion of a past attorney.

David Brodie stated that he needed to order 8 Streets signs for $240.00, a handicapped sign for $15.00 and a dead end sign for $57.95. He said he also needed stop signs but would be willing to try decals instead of replacing the whole sign at a cost of $34.95 each. He said he could get a box of stop sign decals for $189.50. He said he would order them from Barcode as they have the best price. He said that total it would be around $515.00 dollars. The Board agreed to allow him to order the signs.

David noted that the streets are in very bad shape with limited funds to do any repairs. He suggested the Board allow him to look into the cost of grinding down all of the street cuts that were caused by the Water Improvement Project.  Ald. Fisher stated that they might check into the cost of using chip and seal and then an overlay in the future. David stated that he needs to do a repair on School Street before the busses start running again. He told the Board that he would be getting cold mix to do that repair before school starts.

David reported that he needed to purchase new tires on the front of the white truck and that the Board should start thinking about replacing the red truck. He said that what needs to be done is the white truck needs to replace the red truck and replace the white truck with a ¾ ton, 4 wheel drive pickup with a utility bed. He noted that during the snow storm this past winter he drove his own 4-wheel drive vehicle. Ald Kohley stated that they might go over to Watt’s, in Oklahoma and see about purchasing a truck and replace the white police car at the same time.

Dawn Bunch- noted that the Board had her report. They had no questions.

Paula Brodie- noted that she had sent the 2010 City audit to the State Auditor which is required by Missouri Law. She also noted that the 6 month City Financial statement will be published in the McDonald County paper in the near future. She noted that it too is required by state law.

The Board discussed the following new business:

Ald Lett asked if Stewart and Mike Wasson could receive their checks now instead of in September. Ald Lett moved to pay Mike Wasson his $250.00 and Stewart Pace his $500.00 now instead of in September Ald Kohley seconded. Ald Fisher, Kohley, Lett and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

Stewart thanked the Board, David and Ald Fisher for their assistance during the ball season. He noted that Ald. Fisher donated an air conditioner and new lights for the concession stand. He stated that the city guys installed the lights and that they were working great. Clyde stated that the Recreation Board did well by getting the ball field lights donated and would be working on getting them installed in the future. He said that they might have to ask the Board for some help financially to get the lights installed. Stewart said that if they were installed he could schedule several tournaments which would bring in a lot of money. Mayor Richmond stated that he wanted to thank Stewart for all his hard work during the last two years.

The Board discussed the bills for August 2, 2011 for $20,274.41 including transfers. Ald Kohley moved to approve the bills in the amount of $20274.41. Ald Fisher seconded. Ald Fisher, Kohley Lett and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald Fisher moved to adjourn. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald Fisher, Kohley Lett and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

                                                  __________________________

                                                      Greg Richmond, Mayor

 

Attest:

______________________________

Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk

 

                                                                                                     Approved: ____________________

                                                                                                      Date: ________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting Friday July 22, 2011 at 7:00 PM.  Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond Alderpersons JR Fisher, Keith Kohley, Kristin Lett and Ald Hess. Also, present was City Clerk Paula Brodie. Guests included Steve Wimpy, and Mr. and Mrs. Denis Kolb

 

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

 

The Board discussed the Iris System. JR Fisher stated that after the last meeting he had looked into the IRIS system; he thought it was a very good system and he thought that the Board needed to just go ahead and vote on it now. Mayor Richmond stated that the Board had tabled the discussion for the next regular meeting; that he thought because of that they needed to wait to have an open discussion at that meeting and that he did not see why the Board was rushing to vote on it. Ald Kohley stated that if the Board would go through Joplin they would see why the Board needed to hurry and get the system. Ald Fisher stated that if the city could go ahead and get the system they could go ahead and collect the membership money. Ald Kohley stated that Greg Sweeten had let the county’s IRIS system expire and then miraculously after the City of Goodman had their Board meeting on July 5^th he renewed his contract for the system. The Board asked how the clerk got on the system. She stated that she was at a meeting where Greg was talking about the IRIS system and she asked for a membership application. She stated that he said anyone could get on the system. She said that she understood that he had put a notice in the paper telling people about the systems and how to join.

 

Denis Kolb stated that Greg’s IRIS system expired on January 21^st. 2011 and had not been renewed until the City of Goodman’s board held their meeting on July 5^th. 

 

It was noted that the City would need to renew their contract every year at a fee of $560.00. Ald Fisher stated it made more since for the City to make the money by signing people up then the county.

 

Greg Richmond stated that he was not against the IRIS system, He stated that his only problem with voting on it was that it had been in the paper that the board was going to discuss it at the next board meeting

 

Ald Hess asked if it was true that the Emergency Management Department would be paying $560.00 for the system and then would turn around and make the citizens join to pay for it. Ald Lett stated that the City couldn’t make people join however the City was only going to charge each citizen $1.00 per membership. She said that up to 5 members of the persons family would be allowed to be included on that membership.

 

Denis Kolb stated that the city would be charging the $2.00 membership fee.  He said that if the other city’s join under the City of Goodman they will charge the $2.00 membership fee, keeping $.75 and sending the City of Goodman $1.25.

 

Denis stated that he wanted to join the IRIS system so that the emergency management department could warn the people in Goodman of approaching storms. He said that he was very concerned because his department had been told to stay off the radio during storms which was very distressing to him.

 

Ald Lett stated that she had been in the EOC when people had come in scared because they had no where to go during storms. She stated that she would like to see the City purchase the IRIS system, which would allow the City to make some money from the membership’s allowing the City to use the excess funds to build a storm shelter.

 

Ald Kohley stated that he wanted it on record that there have been three times that Greg Sweeten had ordered the people from the City of Goodman’s Emergency Operations Center off the radio during storms.

 

Steve Wimpy stated speaking as a citizen of Goodman he thought that the IRIS system sounded very good and he did not think that if the Board wanted to go ahead and vote on it now there would be any complaints from any other citizens. He said he thought the other citizens would not mind that the Board went ahead and voted on purchasing the system during a special meeting instead of waiting for a regular meeting.

 

Mayor Richmond stated that it seemed like the Board wanted to go ahead and vote with out waiting for the next session and as there was a citizen present who agreed with the Board he would entertain a motion to approve the City of Goodman purchasing the IRIS system. Ald Fisher moved to purchase the IRIS system allowing the EOC to run the system. Ald Kohley seconded the motion. Ald Fisher, Kohley, Lett and Hess voted aye with 0 nays.

 

The Board agreed to have an open meeting to explain how the system works..

 

Ald Kohley stated that he wanted it on record that he appreciated the Board’s voting on the IRIS system as it had bothered him greatly that the City’s Emergency Management Department had not been able to worn the people in the past.

 

The Board discussed Missy Freund’s filing for unemployment benefits.

 

Ald Kohley stated that it worried him that she had been keeping a record of the violations that the City’s Board of Aldermen was supposed to have done. He said that he had a problem with her threatening the Board to use the information and that in the past she had threatened twice to sue the city.

 

Ald Hess stated that if there was something wrong with her work, or with her attitude the Board could deny her request, however since they were not able to say that  he felt that the city should let her have her unemployment benefits.

 

Mayor Richmond asked for a motion allowing her application for unemployment to go through. Ald Hess moved to allow Mrs. Freund’s application to go through. The motion died for a lack of a second.

 

Mayor Richmond asked for a motion to deny her request for unemployment benefits. None of the Aldermen made the motion.

 

The Mayor noted that without a vote on either motion her request for unemployment benefits will go through.

 

The Mayor noted that the Board of Aldermen was now going to vote to go into closed session pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (3) to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded.

 

Ald Fisher moved to go into closed session at 7:42 PM.  Ald Kohley seconded. Ald Fisher, Kohley, Lett and Hess voted aye, with 0 nays.

 

The Board came out of closed session at 9:40PM with no announcements.

 

Ald Lett moved to adjourn the open session at 9:40PM Ald Hess seconded. Aldermen Fisher, Kohley, Lett and Kohley voted aye with 0 nays.

 

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                                                                                                 Greg Richmond, Mayor

 

Attest:

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Paula W Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk

 

                                                                                                     Approved: ____________

                                                                                                     Date: ________________