REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
September 6, 2011
The Board of Aldermen met in regular session with Mayor R.E. Graner at City Hall, 206 North 16th Street, on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
Present: / Graner, Flesher, Mann, NicholsAbsent: / Williams
Others Present: / Janelle Hagler, Jaunita Schroff, Stuart Johnson, Becki Grabowski, Alan Smith, Cristine Stallings, Greg Querry, Connie Querry, Cliff Addison, Kenny Stoner, Steve Blessing, Junior Blessing, Larry Arney, Jim Shipers, and Phil Conger.
Meeting Called To Order / Mayor R.E. Graner called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance / The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approve Agenda / Mayor R. E. Graner called for a motion for approval or amending of the agenda.
Motion made by Alderman Fred Flesher to approve the agenda and seconded by Alderman Randall Mann.
Nichols – Aye Williams – Absent
Mann - Aye Flesher– Aye
Approve Bills / Mayor R. E. Graner asked if there were any questions on bills presented for payment and if not, a motion to approve the bills.Motion made by Alderman Randall Mann to approve the bills presented for payment and seconded by Alderman Fred Flesher.
Nichols – Aye Williams – Absent
Mann - Aye Flesher– Aye
Constellation Newenergy 39,160.00
Dept of Nat Resources 100.00
Acco 271.15
Aflac 1,595.70
Aqua-Pure Inc 4,570.09
Bethany Building Center 215.13
Bethany Printing Company 106.10
Breathing Air Systems 92.80
BSN Sports Collegiate Pacific 176.29
Buildex Inc 11,184.00
Burnup Equipment Co Inc 664.31
Carter-Waters LLC 1,975.24
Cintas Inc 374.70
City of Bethany 11,960.93
Cole Hardware 23.28
Commerce Bank 1,777.19
Cross Printing 234.25
Dept of Nat Resources 55.00
Dept of Nat Resources 1,716.74
Diamond International 52.99
EMSL Analytical Inc 184.00
Galls Inc 54.25
Geek On The Go 52.49
Grainger 65.51
Grand River Mutual Tele 1,215.56
Grundy Electric Coop Inc 573.00
H*D Supply Waterworks 5,445.02
Hach 687.65
Halsen Products Company 124.60
Harrison Co Treasurer 2,500.00
Hawkins Inc 2,611.00
HD Supply Utilities LTD 395.00
Hoover, Brenda 180.00
Industrial Sales Co Inc 198.03
Jeff Ellis & Assoc Inc 1,500.00
Kansas City Life Ins Co 244.06
Kriz Davis Company 93.44
Liberty National 561.61
McMaster-Carr Supply Co 843.58
MFA Agri Ser-Bethany 187.75
Midwest Public Risk 32,356.00
Missouri Dept of Revenue 14,339.27
Missouri Dept of Revenue 1,544.00
Missouri Dept of Revenue 1,517.00
Missouri Joint Mun Elect 301,092.72
Missouri Lagers 10,944.70
Missouri Public Utility Alliance 248.00
Missouri State Agency 256.00
Nill Bros Sports 110.50
Norris Aggregate Products 197.20
North Missouri Family Health 90.00
North Missouri Solid Wst 125.00
Northern Safety Co 55.38
Northwest Implement 664.97
O’Reilly Automotive Inc 161.35
OMB Express Police Supply 1,332.99
Orscheln’s Conveniencecard 165.85
Pettijohn Auto Center Inc 1,263.63
Petty Cash 43.50
Petty Cash – Gym 628.00
Prinsco 106.27
Quill Corporation 305.29
R/S Electric Utility Services 19,239.24
Ray Lindsey Company 1,364.87
Remmers Design 1,015.85
Schreiber Engineering LLC 2,285.00
Smith, Alan 4,325.00
Southside MFA 35.00
Tekcollect Incorporated 90.62
Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Co 162.00
UMB Bank 24,755.46
Utility Safety and Design 150.00
Vance Brothers Inc 590.50
Veolia Environmental Service 12,969.00
Verizon Wireless 310.50
Wahoo Concrete Products 921.50
Wal-Mart 660.05
Water Products Inc 1,838.34
Wombwell Utility Equipment 1,341.88
Wilper, James 33.63
Craig, Holly 61.82
Coleman, Matthew 120.21
Young, Robert 67.48
Parkhurst, Terry 50.60
Bejan, Lori 34.20
Total $533,992.81
Payroll
8-26-11
Hagler, Janelle 1,355.02
Johnson, Cathy 805.64
Lawson, Kevin 943.19
Dierenfeldt, Rick 1,014.45
Fordyce, Brandon 210.52
Russell, Melvin 707.40
Russell, Robert 875.58
Hayden, Rickey 1,085.53
Brown, Johnathan 637.81
Stottlemyer, Lela 272.93
Gard, Paul 898.82
Burns, Walker 983.81
Clemmons, Ted 957.96
Greene, Richard 888.27
Groves, Kenneth 927.10
Breer, Michael 594.89
Cowell, Christopher 781.66
Jennings, Randy 878.30
Allen, Jeremy 581.85
Bennett, Garrett 609.21
Ratcliff, Toby 109.45
Clark, Coltyn 385.71
Vandivert, Ashton 479.55
Stoner, Kelli 488.17
Wright, Nolan 357.65
Lathrum, Shea 365.83
Bugbee, Alyssa 529.36
Ragan, Drake 434.23
Schroff, Jaunita 1,133.12
Turley, Rebekah 850.34
Ellis, Joyce 701.95
Doll, Jacob 583.94
Hamilton, Sabra 990.90
Groom, Brian 1,041.69
Holloway, Bryan 970.95
Place, Trevor 830.89
Gannan, John 800.20
Meissen, Matthew 596.33
Burkhead, Mike 290.91
Murphy, Jamie 725.23
Kinnison, Teresa 433.88
Wooderson, Karen 227.95
Sanders, Linda 104.32
Robertson, Kenneth 1,119.77
Willis, Brian 680.86
Puffer, Toby 670.71
Hoover, Charles 740.04
Hulet, George 1,103.82
Thompson, Brad 636.16
Pierce, Scott 475.19
Butler, Kelsey 713.82
McClure, Cody 645.26
Shepard, Kelli 472.95
Pettijohn, Tiara 296.57
Hulett, Sydney 555.70
Bennett, Whitney 527.92
Barnett, Brooke 935.93
Williams, Lindsay 630.92
Thomas, Michelle 744.55
Kohler, Ann 359.71
Schell, Norman 113.78
Ing Life Insurance 505.00
BTC 11,889.51
Community America 50.00
Harrison Co Circuit Court 88.04
Total $53,398.70
Approval Of Minutes / Mayor R. E. Graner called for approval or correction of the minutes of August 15, 2011.Motion made by Alderman Jeff Nichols to approve the minutes of August 15, 2011 and seconded by Alderman Fred Flesher.
Nichols – Aye Williams – Absent
Mann - Aye Flesher– Aye
Mayor R. E. Graner asked for Beckie Grabowski’s presentation.Constellation Energy / Becki Grabowski from Constellation Energy presented a power point presentation on developing specific purchasing strategies to purchase gas for the City.
Economic Developer Report / Mayor R. E. Graner asked for the Economic Developer reports.
Dos Chiquita’s Building / Mayor R. E. Graner asked about the selling of the Dos Chiquita’s building. Administrator Janelle Hagler told that the school had bought the Dos Chiquita’s building. The school is planning on putting an early childhood development program at the facility.
Administration & Department Reports / Mayor R. E. Graner asked for the Administrator and Department Reports.
Library AC / Administrator Janelle Hagler reported to the Council that the main air conditioner at the Library is not working properly. Gilbert Plumbing and Heating has told Administrator Hagler that it needs a new compressor and condenser and will be giving the City an estimate for repairs. Gilbert Plumbing and Heating wants to give the City a quote for an annual maintenance agreement for all the heating and cooling units in the City.
R/S Electric / R/S Electric has not been working this week on the 2011 electrical project. They have been in New York working after Hurricane Irene.
Airport Inspection / Mayor R. E. Graner, Alderman Jeff Nichols and Administrator Janelle Hagler met with Jim Goodrich of MoDot Aviation on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 for the inspection of the airport.
Chem Trol / The City has not received money from Chem-Trol for the settlement at the Park. Attorney Cristine Stallings has talked to Chem-Trol about the Lenhart settlement.
MoPEP / Administrator Janelle Hagler attended the MoPEP meeting in Columbia, Thursday, August 18, 2011. They are talking about doing away with all the diesel engines in the pool.
Power Plant / Administrator Janelle Hagler has been working with Chris Schreiber of Schreiber Engineering to get all the permits and paperwork up-to-date for the Power Plant.
Public Hearing / Mayor R. E. Graner declared the Public Hearing open at 6:00 p.m. as posted in the Republican Clipper and in three public places.
2011 City Tax Levy / The hearing was to discuss and set the city tax levy for 2011.
The Board reviewed the proposed levy presented. The basic levy calculated at $0.8598 per $100.00 assessed valuation ($0.5493 for general and $0.3105 for road.
Mayor R. E. Graner asked for any questions or comments.
Bill #1175 / Bill #1175, AN ORDINANCE RUNNING A LEVY FOR A TAX ASSESSMENT FOR THE YEAR 2011, was introduced and read by title by Mayor R. E. Graner for its first reading.
Motion made by Alderman Randall Mann to approve the first reading of Bill #1175 and seconded by Alderman Fred Flesher.
Nichols – Aye Williams – Absent
Mann - Aye Flesher– Aye
Mayor R. E. Graner read Bill #1175 by title for its second and final reading.Ordinance #1175 / Motion made by Alderman Fred Flesher to approve the second and final reading of Bill #1175 and to adopt as Ordinance #1175 and seconded by Alderman Randall Mann.
Nichols – Aye Williams – Absent
Mann - Aye Flesher– Aye
Department Reports / Mayor R. E. Graner continued with the department reports.Recycle Trailer / The new recycle trailer was set on fire early Friday morning on September 2, 2011. Veolia has agreed to repair the trailer hopefully in 2 to 3 weeks.
Mediacom / Bob Frazee and Gregg Robertson from Mediacom visited Thursday, September 1, 2011. They wanted to know how they could improve the service in Bethany. The office gave them some suggestions. Mediacom is waiting for Grand River Mutual Telephone to transfer their lines to new poles before they move their lines
Vanum / Vanum Construction was here on Friday, September 2, 2011 to go through how to winterize the new Aquatic Center. Steve Vansickle has been sending lien waivers to Administrator Janelle Hagler but not all vendors have been paid. Mayor R. E. Graner has noticed a lot of rust running down the west wall. The rails and benches have a lot of rust on the bolts for one season. Vanum is to fix these issues since it is still under contract.
No Parking Signs / Hubbard Street from 14th to 15th Street needs to have no parking signs displayed according to Chief Brian Groom and Street Superintendent Rick Hayden.
Motion made by Alderman Jeff Nichols to allow the Street Department to place No Parking Signs on both sides of 14th and 15th Street on Hubbard Street and seconded by Alderman Randall Mann.
Nichols – Aye Williams – Absent
Mann - Aye Flesher– Aye
Restrooms at Old & New City Lake / George Hulet, Water/Sewer Superintendent, reported to Administrator Janelle Hagler that the restrooms at the Old and New City Lake needs to be cleaned out. There has been a lot of debris put in stools. Ace Pipe Cleaning can clean out the stools for $2,500.00 to $3,500.00. Administrator Janelle Hagler does not believe the restrooms have ever been cleaned out. The money to clean the restrooms can be used from the Water Treatment Plant since we are not going to put the baffles at the North Clearwell.Water Sales Meter / The water sales meter is installed at the Power Plant. The cost is 25 cents for 25 gallons of water.
Waterline Project / The Decker Construction will start the water line replacement project on Tuesday, September 6, 2011.
Banners & Brackets / The banners and brackets were damaged from the wind storm on Miller Street on Saturday, September 3, 2011. Electric Department removed all of the Miller Street banners.
Green Hills Insurance Auction / Izana Buetzer has asked to have half of the east side of the square be blocked off on Tuesday afternoon, September 20, 2011 for an auction of the items on the second and third floor of the Green Hills Insurance building. Izana will ask each businessman for approval. The Council agreed to allow auction if Administrator Janelle Hagler gets a list of businesses that approve the closing of the square.
City Manager Meeting / Administrator Janelle Hagler is holding the City Managers meeting Friday, September 16, 2011 at Toot-Toot Restaurant at 10:30 a.m. The Mayor and Councilmen are invited to attend. The guest speaker will be Casey Guernsey.
MPUA / Administrator Janelle Hagler will be attending the MPUA Annual Conference in Branson on September 28-30, 2011.
Public Input / Mayor R. E. Graner asked if there was any public input.
Airport / Kenny Stoner asked the Council what the group present could do to keep the airport open. Kenny Stoner told Council that a Fly By Night Switch could be purchased for approximately $600.00. Activation of the runway lights is done by clicking the microphone button three times at distances up to 100 miles away. Lights automatically turn off after 15 minutes. They want the runway lights fixed. Administrator Janelle Hagler informed Council and concerned citizens that Kenny Robertson, Chief Electric Operator, estimated the cost of underground wire to fix the lights at $250.00. The Council told the concerned citizens that the City was not going to invest a lot of money into the airport. The people that use the airport need to raise funds to fix some of the problems and do some of the labor themselves. The citizens wanted to know if the City would help install the runway device if they purchased it since they did not have an electrician. The council agreed to the labor to install.
Stop Sign at Beekman / Jim Shipers concern was to install a stop sign on Beekman Street. There is a temporary stop sign for school use and Jim would like to have a permanent sign installed. Jim stated there are no stop signs until you get to 15th Street and the cars go by very fast. The Police Chief and Street Superintendent will look into the situation.
Council Reports / Mayor R. E. Graner asked for the Council Reports and Comments.
Clyde Miles / Alderman Fred Flesher would like Chief Groom to go by Clyde Miles’ house again because the debris is getting out to the road again.
Mayor’s Correspondence / Mayor R. E. Graner’s correspondence or appointments.
Mayor R. E. Graner has no correspondence or appointments at this time.
Adjournment / Motion made by Alderman Randall Mann to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. and seconded by Alderman Fred Flesher.
Nichols – Aye Williams – Absent
Mann - Aye Flesher– Aye
______R.E. Graner, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Nita Schroff, City Clerk