REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF CUBA, MISSOURI

MONDAY – MARCH 21, 2005 – 5:30 P.M. – CUBA CITY HALL COUNCIL ROOM

Mayor Koch called the meeting to order. Aldermen present: Mike Moreland, Ralph Bayless, Judy Schroeder, Faye Howard, Kenny Killeen, and Brad Bouse. Attorney present: Kent Robinson. Public Works Director present: Bob Baldwin.

Motion by Killeen, seconded by Howard, to approve the agenda as presented. Vote: All ayes.

Motion by Howard, seconded by Killeen, to approve the regular meeting minutes of March 7, 2005. Vote: Five ayes. Bayless – abstain.

Motion by Killeen, seconded by Bayless, to pay the bills as presented with additions. Vote: All ayes.

Citizens participation: Ms. Jodi Layman and Lindsey Fieser informed the council of taking over the Cuba Ball Program. They had spoke with Bob Baldwin on the requests for a load of dirt/sand on both fields (herbicide), fix pot holes on road entering the park & broken pipe in parking lot, provide gravel to concession and bench area, provide mowing, maintain an alarm system, dragging and chalking of the fields, and provide a load of dirt and mulch to the Peoples Bank sign. Motion by Bayless, seconded by Killeen, to assist the Cuba Ball Program as they did last year. Vote: All ayes. In addition, Viva Cuba is assisting in the beautification of the infield. Baldwin also mentioned that in the past the city hired a seasonal employee to work on the ball park and when not doing that they help with cutting grass.

Police Chief Tim Bailey stated that Division of Alcohol and Tobacco sent a report on a violation at Nowhere Bar and Grill. There were 12 counts of the violation. Mr. Spurgeon of the Liquor Control told Bailey the city should revoke the liquor license. Motion by Bayless, seconded by Killeen, to revoke the liquor license at Nowhere Bar and Grill. Discussion: Chief Bailey stated that once the city revokes the license the State will revoke theirs. Attorney Robinson will do some research on what needs to be done as far as notification. The matter will be taken care of this week. The City Clerk will receive the information and call for special meeting if need be. Vote: All ayes.

Public Works Director Report: Public Works Director Baldwin went for bids on bug spraying at the Recklein and Historical building.

1. A&A Pest Control – initial inspection and spraying on the inside and outside and will come back in spring and spray around trees for $668

2. Haveners - $250 initial charge and $1440 for a year of monthly spraying.

Motion by Howard, seconded by Killeen, to approve the A&A Pest Control bid of $668. Vote: Five ayes. Schroeder – nay.

Baldwin announced that Swinger can do curb side pick up of a Spring Clean up for $1800. The two dates available are April 11 and May 2. Motion by Bayless, seconded by Killeen, to

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approve the May 2 clean up date. Vote: All ayes. Swinger will be curbside the first pickup day the week of May 2. Will be posted in the paper.

Public Works Director Baldwin announced that Tri C club would like to beautify the railroad overpass by putting in block. Tri C is willing to donate $600 of the $1300 cost and MoDOT will install if the city covers the other $700. The railroad does not want to participate; however, approves the project. Motion by Bayless, seconded by Schroeder, to approve the $700 city cost for beautifying the railroad overpass. Vote: All ayes.

PUBLIC HEARING – POTTER ANNEXATION – 5:45 P.M.

Public hearing opened. City Clerk Nash announced that this hearing was held once, but needed to be held again upon the advice of the attorney due to lack of full complete legal description. No one present to comment on the hearing. Public hearing closed at 5:47 p.m. Motion by Bayless, seconded by Killeen, to approve the Potter property to be annexed in the city limits. Vote: All ayes.

Public Works Director Baldwin stated that Treatment Plant Manager, Steve Black requested replacement parts for the automatic bar screen at the Treatment Plant at $30,000. Baldwin stated the equipment is 2 years old. Mayor Koch asked that Baldwin make an appointment with the company before making a decision since the equipment is not very old.

Motion by Bouse, seconded by Bayless, to approve the purchase of 8000 gallons of aviation fuel by the end of the month. Vote: All ayes.

Alderman Killeen presented a request from Fire Chief Mike Plank on a Rapid entry to install on the fire truck and businesses. It allows the fire department to enter a business in the case of an emergency by key and verification from 911. Could possibly lower insurance premiums on businesses. Approximate cost is $800. Motion by Killeen, seconded by Bayless, to purchase the rapid entry equipment. Vote: All ayes.

Alderman Killeen received a call from someone on the construction of a parking lot being built by Church of God. The parking lot will be close to her window and would cause problems sleeping. Bob Baldwin will look into the code on this.

Motion by Schroeder, seconded by Bayless, to write of the utility debt from Bills Dollar Store in the amount of $517.55 per recommendation of Comptroller Farace. Vote: All ayes.

Motion by Moreland, seconded by Killeen to purchase ten 8 ft. tables for Recklein from ABC Investment at $74.90 each. Vote: All ayes.

Alderman Moreland announced he attended the Recycling meeting at MRPC which actually was regarding landfills and upcoming bills to move the tipping fees. This is an FYI to indicate that trash fees may be going up.

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Attorney Robinson announced per Alderman Killeen’s request on disconnection of utility services that he advises the city have guidelines on how they disconnect and has drafted an ordinance for all members to read.

City Clerk Nash announced that Kim Roedemeier asked if the Cuba Arts Council can purchase 5 to 6 round tables for Recklein. The Arts Council could really use them and they would be of use to others who rent. Motion by Bayless, seconded by Schroeder, to allow the purchase. Vote: All ayes.

Mayor Koch read a report from Baldwin on the siren testing and that all sirens were in working order and all employee’s reported as if an actual emergency.

Aldermen Schroeder would like the utility disconnection ordinance up for consideration at the April 4 meeting.

Mayor Koch announced that the election is April 5 and called for a Special Meeting on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. Cuba City Hall, for the swearing in of officials.

Motion by Bayless, seconded by Killeen, to adjourn. Vote: All ayes.

Christine Nash, City Clerk