Council Meeting Minutes-October 15, 2019

COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday October 15, 2019

Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Ron Johnson and Ed Tuomala. Also present were Police Chief Curt Drake. Also present were Gary Huff and Greg Beckner and Lisa Beckner.

Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and noted there would not be a Council meeting as there was not a quorum. Mayor Richmond noted the bills would be paid and ratified at the next meeting.

Mayor Richmond adjourned the meeting at 701 P.M.

Agenda-September 17, 2019

AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday September 17, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the
Goodman City Hall

1. Call the meeting to order.

2. Discuss and approve the minutes from the regular meeting September 3, 2019.

3. Discuss and approve the minutes for the special council meeting September 10, 2019.

4. Discuss and approve the minutes for the special council meeting September 11, 2019.

5. Acknowledge Dennis Harp to discuss averaging his September water bill.

6. Acknowledge Michael Keels to discuss upgrading router to block website access.

7. Discuss citizen survey

8. discuss using temp service

9. Discuss cameras in City Hall

10. Unfinished business.

11. New business.

12. Department head reports.
Curt Drake-
Denis Kolb-
David Brodie-
Meghan Sexson-
Karla McNorton-

13. Discuss and approve the bills in the amount of $12,745.80 including transfers.

14. Move to adjourn.

Agenda-Special Council Meetin June 24, 2019

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday June 24, 2019 AT
6:00 PM at the Goodman City Hall

1. Call the meeting to order.

2. 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.

3. Announce any decisions made during the closed session.

4. Vote to adjourn the closed meeting.

Agenda-June 5, 2018

AGENDA

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday June 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the

Goodman City Hall

 

 

  1. Call the meeting to order.

 

  1. Discuss and vote on the minutes from May 15, 2018.

 

  1. Acknowledge Jerry Sparks to discuss possible zoning change of property next to Full Gospel Church.

 

  1. Acknowledge Clarke Hughes to discuss approving putting in a double wide in at 303 S. Ozark Trail.

 

  1. Open bids for gazebo on Main St.

 

  1. Open Bids for 1996 Ford.

 

  1. Open Bids for Are Tonneau Topper

 

  1. Unfinished business.

 

  1. New business:
  2. Citizens business: Reminder: Ozark Orchard Festival Meeting tomorrow June 6, 2018 at 5:30 P.M.

 

  1. Department head reports.

Curt Drake-

Denis Kolb-

David Brodie-

Meghan Sexson- Ask the Board to consider a closed meeting June 12, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. pursuant to RSMO. Section 610.021, Section (2) Leasing, purchase or sale of real estate by a public governmental body where public knowledge of the transaction might adversely affect the legal consideration therefor. However, any minutes, vote or public record approving a contract relating to the leasing or sale of real estate by a public governmental body shall be made public upon execution of the lease, purchase or sale of the real estate.

 

Karla McNorton-

 

  1. Discuss and approve the bills in the amount of $27,920.38 including transfers.

 

  1. Move to adjourn.

 

IF DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMODATIONS ARE NEEDED PLEASE CONTACT KARLA McNORTON AT 417-364-7316.

 

Agenda-April 3, 2018

AGENDA

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday April 3, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the

Goodman City Hall

 

 

  1. Call the meeting to order.

 

  1. Discuss and vote on the minutes from March 20, 2018.

 

  1. Discuss Mike Williams mowing for the City.

 

  1. Unfinished business:

Ad for condemnation

Bid for 1996 ford

 

  1. New business.
  2. Citizens business.
  3. Department head reports.

Curt Drake-

Denis Kolb-

David Brodie-

Meghan Sexson-

Karla McNorton- Noted Bruce Hively will be able to attend a Special Meeting on April 17, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. to discuss upgrades and grants for the wastewater treatment plant.

 

  1. Discuss and approve the bills in the amount of $36,733.30 including transfers.

 

  1. Move to adjourn.

 

Agenda-February 20, 2018

AGENDA

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday February 20, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the

Goodman City Hall

 

 

  1. Call the meeting to order.

 

  1. Discuss and vote on the minutes from February 6, 2018.

 

  1. Acknowledge James Roney to discuss extending his February water payment to March 2, 2018

 

  1. Discuss and vote on the rate increase for employee health insurance through Anthem.

 

  1. Old business.

 

  1. New business.
  2. Citizens business.
  3. Department head reports.

Curt Drake-

Denis Kolb-

David Brodie-

Meghan Sexson-

Karla McNorton-

 

 

  1. Discuss and approve the bills in the amount of $38,432.82 including transfers.

 

  1. Move to adjourn.

 

 

 

Minutes-January 2, 2018

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday January 2, 2018

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 and Ron Johnson. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Police Chief Curt Drake, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Kevin Keeney, Lois Kolb, Jared Mackall, Tammie Davis and Rachel Dickerson from the McDonald County Press.

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. He noted Ald. Alice Kezar was not present.

The Board discussed the budget meeting minutes from December 19, 2017. Ald. Kohley

moved to approve the budget meeting minutes from December 19, 2017. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the regular minutes from December 19, 2017. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes from December 19, 2017. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the first reading by title only of Bill NO. 2018-484 Ord. NO. 2018-494, an Ordinance to increase the water rates by .29 cents per 1000 after the first 1000 gallons. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the first reading by title only of Bill NO. 2018-484 Ord. NO. 2018-494, an Ordinance to increase the water rates by .29 cents per 1000 after the first 1000 gallons. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the first reading by title only of Bill NO. 2018-485 Ord. NO. 2018-495, An Ordinance to increase the commercial water rates by .29 cents after the first 1000 gallons to the next 50,000 gallons. The 51,001 to 100,000 gallons by .29 cents and all gallons over 100,001 gallons of water after the first 1000. Ald. Kohley moved to approve the first reading by title only of Bill NO. 2018-485 Ord. NO. 2018-495, An Ordinance to increase the commercial water rates by .29 cents after the first 1000 gallons to the next 50,000 gallons. The 51,001 to 100,000 gallons by .29 cents and all gallons over 100,001 gallons of water after the first 1000. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the first reading by title only of Bill NO. 2018-486 Ord. NO. 2018-496, An Ordinance to increase the sewer rates by .29 cents for the second 1000 gallons and by .29 for each 1000 gallons after the first 2000 gallons. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the first reading by title only of Bill NO. 2018-486 Ord. NO. 2018-496, An Ordinance to increase the sewer rates by .29 cents for the second 1000 gallons and by .29 for each 1000 gallons after the first 2000 gallons. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed purchasing a copy/printer/fax/scan machine for the police department. Curt noted he had found a copy/printer/fax/scan machine at Sam’s Club from $249.00 to $279.00. Curt noted he had done more research and the machine from Bella Vista was a good deal at the time, but if it breaks a certain part, it can cost up to $600.00 to fix and the toner is around $153.00. The one he looked at, at Sam’s Club is an Epson Express and it has a reservoir that you can put ink in and the refills are around $50.00. Ald. Wilson asked Curt about the chain of custody. Curt explained that when you take pictures of items that are evidence, you need to print in color. Curt noted they have been taking the jump drive with the photos on it to the prosecuting attorney’s office to be printed and that’s fine, but there are some things that we need a color printer for. Stuff like a domestic assault or auto theft. Bruising can’t be seen in black and white like you can see it in color. If we brought the jump drive to City Hall and printed the pictures, the machine in here has an edit option and can be subpoenaed, meaning it can be taken to a lab to verify the photos were not altered and could be gone for a couple days to several weeks. Ald. Wilson moved to approve a new copy/printer/fax/scan machine from Sam’s Club for up to $ 300.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Old business: None

New business: None

Citizens business: Kevin Keeney asked about the gazebo on Main St. Mayor Richmond noted we will be putting it out for bid when it gets warmer. Kevin then asked about the school being rebuilt. It was noted they are supposed to start rebuilding in March and should be completed in a year.

Department head reports:

Curt Drake: Nothing to report.

Denis Kolb: Nothing to report.

David Brodie: David asked where we were on the 108 W. Williams and the 122 N. Wall properties. City Clerk McNorton noted she has not received the facts of findings letter from City Attorney Duane Cooper and will contact him about it. She also noted she will contact the sister of the property owner at 122 N. Wall about the progress and that it needs cleaned up.

Meghan Sexson: You have your December report. The delinquent notices will be mailed next week.

Karla McNorton – Nothing to report.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $84,487.70 including transfers. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the bills in the amount of $84,487.70, including transfers. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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

 

Minutes December 5, 2017

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday December 5, 2017

 

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 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, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Water Clerk Dana Cornwell and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Roger and Carol Coe, Lois Kolb, Jared Mackall, 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 21, 2017. Ald. Wilson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes held on November 21, 2017. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed the Comprehensive Plan meeting from November 28, 2017. Ald. Wilson mentioned it was not noted that Ald. Kohley was not present. Ald. Wilson moved to approve Comprehensive Plan meeting held on November 28, 2017 with the amendment. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar and Wilson voted aye and Ald. Kohley abstained.

Old Business: Ald. Kohley asked where we were on the condemnation of 108 W. Williams.

City Clerk McNorton noted that City Attorney Duane Cooper is still working on the facts of finding letter. Chief Drake did mention that a contractor who has repaired several houses in the City is looking into purchasing the property. He is doing the research right now into how much it would cost to repair and the purchase price. McNorton noted that it would be good for the person to purchase the property as the owner probably will not demolish the property in the allotted time and the City would have to pay for the demolition at the tax payers’ expense.

New Business: None

Citizens Business: None

Department head reports

Curt Drake-Curt noted the research into the S.U.V.’s power steering pump being replaced was actually the Police truck having repairs done. He asked that the Board consider letting Goodman Tire and Auto replace it at the estimated cost of $400.00 with parts and labor. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson move to approve Goodman Tire and Auto replace the power steering pump for up to $500.00. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Curt then noted that Senior Officer Joe David got with Bella Vista Police Department and the Bella Vista Police Department has generously donated 30 sets of uniforms, a cage with built in gun rack for the Dodge Charger and a brand new computer mount for the car. It was agreed to get a thank you card to send to Bella Vista P.D.

Denis Kolb-Nothing to report.

David Brodie- David informed the Board the lights at the ballpark are completed and the Recreation Department is happy.

Meghan Sexson- Nothing to report.

Karla McNorton- Nothing to report

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $33,157.50 including transfers. Ald. Kezar moved to approve the bills in the amount of $33,157.50 including transfers. Ald. Johnson 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.

Council Meeting-May 16, 2017

COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday May16, 2017

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 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, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson, Police Chief Curt Drake and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb, Roger and Carol Coe, Mike Brodie, Debbie Martin, Charlotte Johnson, Jared Mackall 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 May 2, 2017. Ald. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on May 2, 2017. Ald. Kezar Seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley voted aye and Ald. Wilson abstained.

The Board discussed averaging the water bill for Janie Turner. Ald. Wilson made a motion to average Janie Turner’s water bill in the amount of $ 47.42. Ald. Kohley Seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

The Board discussed averaging the water bill for Shirley Boman. Ald. Wilson made a motion to average Shirley Boman’s water bill in the amount of $ 54.51. Ald. Kezar Seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Old Business: It was asked if the City has heard from the school on the cleanup yet. City Supervisor Brodie noted they have cleaned the ditch and the metal around the pole. Mayor Richmond noted he had spoken with Tim Crowley and they have the cleanup out for bid and it will be at least 10 days or so later before the cleanup is started.

New Business:

City Clerk McNorton asked about sending out a letter to the citizens for the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Richmond noted that if we want the public participation we need to send out a letter. It was discussed how much was needed to mail the letters. Ald. Wilson made a motion to send to letter to the citizens about an open meeting for the Comprehensive Plan and needing volunteers for the Planning and Zoning Commission at a total of $250.00 for postage. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Citizens Business:

Mike Brodie asked the Council if they would consider opening the dump to allow the blocks and bricks from the school to be put there if they get the bid for demolition. They would haul away all the wood and metal. Mike was concerned about all the trucks hauling going in and out of town damaging the streets. After a brief discussion, it was agreed that the City may need any remaining room at the dump for the stumps and other debris remaining in town.

Department head reports:

Curt Drake- Curt noted the police car will be in the shop for repairs this coming Monday. Ald. Kohley asked if they are still living in the camper at 108 W. Williams, because it looks like they are still living there. Curt noted they were to be out by the middle of the month. McNorton noted Mr. Lombardo did not attend court as he was supposed to this last time. Curt noted he will check. Curt also noted that a new door has been installed by donation by J.R. Fisher.

Denis Kolb- Nothing to report

David Brodie-David noted he was meeting with Master Electric at 8:00 in the morning for the ballpark lights. He noted they were the ones who originally put the lights in. David then noted the chipper is gone from the ballpark and it looks really good. The Mayor noted he had called them the other day as he was concerned the price might be more than the $2000.00 quoted and he was told the price stay at $2000.00. David noted we need to get the stumps removed as soon as possible. Greg had a number of an Angel Gaxolia that David could call. David then noted the dumpsters need to be removed from the ballpark until we regroup and we call have them brought back when needed. Karla noted she planned on calling in the morning. David then noted the Goodman sigh is fixed except two letters that needed work. Springfield Sign will bring back and install after they’re repaired.

The Mayor then asked about the lights around the ballpark were working. David noted he believes they are. Mayor Richmond noted he would look at them tonight and see. The Mayor then asked about the sign at the ballpark. David noted it was down. The pipe holding it up got messed up during the tornado and when he went to put it back up, it broke. He believes he can fix it. The Mayor then noted he had been to a graduation yesterday at Bull Skin Creek Ranch and some of the features are what he would like to see when the Board decides whether to rebuild the community center. It had a sitting area with rocking chairs and such but not to be as grand as that place is.

Meghan Sexson- Meghan noted she had been approached about why our tax notices did not look like County’s. County’s come out with the delinquent amount on them already, so she called Jennifer Webber and asked her about it. Jennifer said it would be an additional $130.00 to have the delinquent amount printed on them and Meghan feels it would save time and money. She then explained the process and how much paper is involved. Clerk McNorton them noted she felt it would save money as they City is charged for each piece of paper through the copier too. Ald. Johnson made motion to have the delinquent amounts put on the statements from County. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

Meghan then noted she will be sending out the delinquent notices soon.

Karla McNorton- wanted to remind everyone about the Pet Clinic is Saturday at 10:00 A.M.

The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $40,560.70 including transfers. Ald. Kezar made a motion to approve the bills in the amount of $40,560.70 including transfers. Ald. Wilson Seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kezar, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.

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