COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday December 19, 2017

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Ron Johnson and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Senior Officer Joe David, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Roger and Carol Coe, Lois Kolb, Jared Mackall, Maria Naranjo, Angelica Paula and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the budget meeting minutes from December 4, 2017. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the budget meeting minutes held on December 4, 2017. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the regular meeting minutes from December 5, 2017. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes held on December 5, 2017. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the budget meeting minutes from December 14, 2017. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the budget meeting minutes held on December 14, 2017. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Mayor Richmond acknowledged Maria Naranjo to discuss averaging her November water bill. Maria’s daughter Angelica explained that one of the City workers came by and told them they had a leak after reading the meters at the end of October. The bill arrived and was over $300.00. They had already begun working on the problem and after over a month and two plumbers later it is finally fixed. City Clerk McNorton noted they have already paid the averaged amount of $126.90 with the 20% and Decembers bill of $90.92. After a brief discussion, Ald. Johnson moved to approve averaging Maria Naranjo’s November water bill. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed Bill No. 2017-482 for Ordinance No. 2017-492 regarding amending the 2017 Budget. The Mayor noted this will be voted on twice. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill No. 2017-482 for Ordinance No. 2017-492 regarding amending the 2017 Budget. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed Bill No. 2017-482 for Ordinance No. 2017-492 regarding amending the 2017 Budget. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the second reading of Bill No. 2017-482 for Ordinance No. 2017-492 regarding amending the 2017 Budget. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed Bill No. 2017-483 for Ordinance No. 2017-493 regarding setting the 2018 Budget. The Mayor noted this will be voted on twice. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading of Bill No. 2017-483 for Ordinance No. 2017-493 regarding setting the 2018 Budget. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed Bill No. 2017-483 for Ordinance No. 2017-493 regarding setting the 2018 Budget. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the second reading of Bill No. 2017-483 for Ordinance No. 2017-493 regarding setting the 2018 Budget. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed ordering the water bill cards in the amount of $875.00. Ald. Wilson moved to approve ordering water bills in the amount of $875.00. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Old Business: City Supervisor Brodie noted he has ordered the carport and put the down payment on it. It will be 4 to 6 weeks for it to come in.

New Business: City Clerk McNorton noted she had received Prosecuting Attorney Clerks training for February 5, 2018 in Columbia and feels she really needs to go. It is a one day class and costs $50.00. She noted she would need to spend the night as the class starts at 9:00 in the morning. The cost of the hotel is $94.00. Ald. Wilson moved to approve City Clerk McNorton going to the training class February 5, 2018 in Columbia. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Ald. Wilson move give all City employees a .50 cent an hour raise on January 1, 2018. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizens Business: None

Department head reports.

Joe David- Joe noted that Chief Drake wanted him to ask about a color copier/scanner/printer/fax machine that has two thirds of its life left from the Bella Vista Police Department, who donated a lot of stuff to the Goodman Police Department. The machine is in great shape and is much needed to print color photos for evidence and court. Joe explained he has had a lot of Federal cases lately and needs the photos in color. Chief Drake would like to purchase this machine from the Bella Vista Police Department for $300.00. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to put the item on the next agenda January 2, 2017.

Joe then asked the Board about annexing in the end of School St. to where it connects to Hwy. 59. It was explained that there is advertising, a public hearing for the citizens to discuss it and probably need to speak to county, as it is in the county as of right now. The discussion was tabled.

Denis Kolb- Nothing to report

David Brodie- David noted the U.V. lights at the treatment plant have had some issues and he had to purchase new ballasts for them. There were some that were $224.00 each, but her found some for $129.00 and ordered three. David then noted he may need to get an electrician in and try to figure out what is going on as one person David spoke to said one or two others have been having problems with the same kind.

David then noted he had spoken with an engineer for the new Goodman Elementary and David would like to waive the building permit fee as the school being re-built is a benefit to the City and the City Building Inspector will not be doing the inspections. Ald. Johnson moved to approve waiving the building permit for the upcoming construction for the school. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Meghan Sexson- Nothing to report

Karla McNorton- Clerk McNorton asked the Board if the Water Department would be shutting off water for non-payment on December 26, 2017. After a brief discussion, it was agreed there would be no shut offs for non-payment of water in December.

Mayor Richmond then thanked the City employees for all their hard work this past year.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $33,763.38 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $33,763.38 including transfers. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

Budget Meeting

Thursday December 14, 2017

The Board of Aldermen held a budget meeting on Monday December 14, 2017 at 6:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Ron Johnson and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Dennis Kolb and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present was Lois Kolb

The Mayor called the Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. The Mayor noted Aid. Keith Kohiey and Calvin Wilson were not present.

Ald. Wilson present at 6:16 P.M.

The Board discussed the amendment to 2017 budget. After a brief discussion, the Board accepted the amended 2017 budget to be voted on December 19, 2017 during the regular council meeting.

The Board worked on the 2018 Budget.

The Board discussed the Christmas bonus for 2017. Ald. Wilson moved to approve a $50.00 bonus for each City employee, for a total of $750.00 Christmas bonus for 2017. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed meeting at 6:00 December 19, 2017 to verify the 2018 budget before voting.

Ald. Wilson moved to adjourn the budget meeting at 7:05 P.M. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Budget Meeting

Monday December 4, 2017

The Board of Aldermen held a budget meeting on Monday December 4, 2017 at 6:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Ron Johnson and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Emergency Management Director Dennis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present was Lois Kolb

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

The Board worked on the 2018 Budget.

The Board set the next budget meeting for December 14, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.

The Board set an additional budget meeting for December 19, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.

Aid. Kohley moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 P.M. Aid. Kezar seconded. Aid. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday November 7

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Ron Johnson and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Senior Officer Joe David, Reserve Officer Casey DeWitt and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Roger and Carol Coe, Charlotte Johnson, Tammie Davis, Kevin Keeney, John Bunch and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the Public Hearing minutes from October 17, 2017. It was noted by Ald. Johnson that Alice Kezar was shown present and she voted aye to adjourn the Public Hearing and she was not present. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the minutes from the Public Hearing held on October 17, 2017 with the noted corrections. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Wilson voted aye and Ald. Kezar abstained.

The Board discussed the regular meeting minutes from October 17, 2017. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on October 17, 2017. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Wilson voted aye and Ald. Kezar abstained.

The Board discussed the fence at the Stay and Play Park. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to discuss repairing the fence during the budget meeting.

The Board discussed the carport replacement at the Ballpark. It was discussed the pad size of 12 by 40 foot and if the Board want gable ends and be reinforced and a roof of either regular, boxed Eave or vertical. The amount could cost up to $3500 to replace and it was noted we did receive insurance money from the tornado to replace it. It was agreed to discuss it further at the budget meeting.

The Board discussed the gazebo replacement on Main St. It was discussed the only place found so far that could replace the gazebo was Rocky Ridge out of Lamar. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to put the gazebo out for bid with 8 sides and with an opening, bench all the way around, with treated and stained lumber and a metal roof with a decorative top. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the membership agreement for MO. Rural Services Corp. for $200.00. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the membership agreement for MO. Rural Services Corp. for $200.00. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the new contract with Joplin Humane Society. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the new contract with Joplin Humane Society. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Old Business: City Supervisor Brodie noted we received the message center from Amazon and sent it back as it did not include the mounting bracket. Amazon sent another one and it did not come with the mounting bracket either. It was discussed and agreed that David will need to build something to attach the message center onto before attaching to the building, because there is no other way to mount it to the outside of the building.

New Business: None

Citizens Business: John Bunch gave the Board a copy of a Public Drinking, Consumption and Possession Ordinance from another City and asked the Board to have City Attorney Duane Cooper look over it and see if it can be added to the City Ordinances as he has had an issue with it lately. The Mayor agreed to have City Attorney Cooper look over it and see if we can add it to the Ordinances.

Department head reports.

Curt Drake- Curt introduced Reserve Office Casey DeWitt to the Board.

Denis Kolb- Not present.

David Brodie- David informed the Board the pump in the well on School St. went out last Monday. Revis came and replaced the motor, which Revis believes lightning got it. We had the well back up and running by 5:30 P.M. Tuesday. It was turned it into the insurance and also that the removed motor was stolen. This happened sometime between 8:00 A.M. Tuesday and 3:30 P.M. Tuesday. City Clerk McNorton noted she has already turned in the Police Report to the insurance and we should know something next week.

David also discussed the sink at the Police Station. He noted he could get a pedestal sink from Lowes for around $58.00 or a wall mount sink from Amazon for around $75.00 before shipping. The Wall Mount sink is a little more expensive, but it is smaller and the bathroom is very small. The wall mount sink would work better in the space. David would like to purchase the wall mount sink from Amazon. Ald. Wilson moved to have David order the sink from Amazon. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Meghan Sexson- Not present. City Clerk McNorton noted that 2017 statements are in and she has a check for $340.00 for postage. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the postage for the 2017 tax statements for $340.00. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Karla McNorton- the Board discussed and agreed to set the budget meeting for December 4, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.

The Board discussed and agreed on November 28, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. for the Comprehensive Plan meeting.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $32,277.45 including transfers. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $32,277.45 including transfers. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday November 21, 2017

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley, Ron Johnson and Alice Kezar. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Senior Officer Joe David, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Roger and Carol Coe, Charlotte Johnson, Jared Mackall, Sandra Pogue, Elizabeth Pogue, Melody Pogue, Jessen Pogue, Lilijean Igisomar, Tracy Igisomar, Sizue Igisomar, Chasulen Igisomar, Caitlyn Igisomar, Leland Igisomar, Traevon Igisomar, Eliana Igisomar, Rebauliman Igisomar, Shirly Igisomar, Shirayne Igisomar, Ed Tuomala and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.

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

The Board discussed the regular meeting minutes from November 7, 2017. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on November 7, 2017. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Mayor acknowledged Tracy Igisomar for Officer Appreciation during the tornado on April 4, 2017. Tracy read a letter about how her and her family was trapped in a vehicle because of the tornado and how grateful she and the whole Igisomar family are for the Goodman Police Department helping them get out of the vehicle and taking them to safety. The Igisomar family thanked the Goodman Police Department for keeping the community safe and presented the department with a gift basket to show their appreciation.

Officer Joe David thanked everyone who came out.

Ed Tuomala then thanked everyone who helped him be able to rebuild after the tornado. His new house is so wonderful.

The Mayor acknowledged Marshal Long from the Betterment Club. Marshall explained this year’s Christmas Parade will be held on December 9, 2017 at 1:00PM. Sign-ups for the parade will be at the old bus barn and Santa will be on the cement pad of the old fire station on Main St. Marshall also noted the Grand Marshall will be Larry Newton and the Neosho Band has accepted the invitation to play during the parade. Mayor Richmond also noted the Betterment Club could use the P.A. System for the Christmas Parade. Marshall Long asked the Board to donate $200.00 to the Betterment Club for Candy. Ald. Kohley moved to approve donating $200.00 for candy for the Christmas parade. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed setting the Candidate Filing Dates for the April 3, 2018 election. City Clerk McNorton noted she had given the Board an Election calendar in their packet and the Board needs to vote to set the candidate filing. Ald. Wilson moved to set the Election candidate filing dates for December 12, 2017 through January 16, 2017. Ald. Kezar seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Old Business: City Clerk McNorton noted that the budget meeting was set for December 4, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. McNorton asked if the time could be moved from 7:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. after a brief discussion, it was agreed to change the time to 6:00 P.M.

New Business: Linda Sharp asked the Board about approving a double wide being put in at 219 E. Garner. Linda showed the Board pictures of the double wide. Mayor Richmond did note the variance amount would need to be paid. Ald. Kezar moved to approve a double wide being put in at 219 E. Garner. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizens Business: Sandra Pogue asked the Board if they have ever considered a community garden. She explained you could put in a community garden and you could set up a greenhouse and you could also have a fish pond and the waste from the fish is what is used to fertilize the plants. You can use solar panels for heat and have a battery backup. You could get fish from it as well. A lot of the items needed are things most people throw away that could be used to build the garden. There will need to be heat in the winter and red and blue lights would be needed.

Department head reports

Curt Drake- the Expedition power steering pump is going out. Goodman Tire and Auto can replace it for $400.00. Smith Auto Group is the one who replaced it last time and Curt is hoping he can get them to replace it at no cost.

Denis Kolb- Nothing to report

David Brodie- The ballpark lights are being replaced and Fagan Electric should be finished by Tuesday. David also mentioned setting a date for a one time light setting with Heath or Clyde.

David also mentioned the carport for the ballpark is actually 20×41 not 20×40. With 8 feet side walls, gable ends and will have extra bracing on each leg will be $3415.00 and will need 10% down. It will take 8 to 10 weeks before being installed. Ald. Wilson moved to order the 20×41 carport for $3415.00 from Carolina Carport. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Meghan Sexson- Tax Collector Sexson noted the Board received the October report. She also noted the 2017 tax statements have been sent and she has already received some payments.

Karla McNorton- City Clerk McNorton noted that the next Comprehensive Plan Meeting is set for November 28, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.

She then noted that Dana Cornwell went to Court training last Thursday and Friday in Ozark Mo.

Karla also noted that City Hall with be closed November 23 and 24, 2017 in observance of Thanksgiving.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $40,716.98 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $40,716.98 including transfers. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley, Kezar and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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