HomeMy Public PortalAbout20030421 NEW COUNCILREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2003 - NEW COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of April 21, 2003, was convened at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor John
Landwehr.
ROLL CAL
The following Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman,
Vogel, and Weber
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY THE MAYOR
Mayor John Landwehr presented a plaque containing a Key to the City to outgoing Mayor
Tom Rackers. Mr. Rackers thanked the city for allowing him the opportunity to serve as
Mayor for the past four years, and thanked members of his family, friends, and city staff for
their support during his tenure.
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
Councilman Kenneth Ferguson nominated Councilman Cliff Olsen as President Pro
Tempore, seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman.
Councilman Bob Weber nominated Councilman Edith Vogel as President Pro Tempore,
seconded by Councilman Dan Klindt
Seeing no other nominations, a motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson to
close nominations, seconded by Councilman Dan Klindt
Councilman Cliff Olsen was then elected as President Pro Tempore by the following roll -call
vote:
FOR OLSEN
Angle
Ferguson
Groner
Olsen
Smith
Viessman
FOR VOGEL
Berry
Klindt
Vogel
Weber
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SELECTION OF PLANNING & ZONING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE
For P &Z Representative: Councilman David E. Smith nominated Councilman Dan Klindt,
seconded by Councilman Michael Berry. The nomination was approved unanimously by
voice vote.
For P&Z Alternate Representative: Councilman Cliff Olsen nominated Councilman David
E. Smith, seconded by Councilman Clyde Angle. The nomination was approved
unanimously by voice vote.
MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
Mayor John Landwehr announced that the following minutes and reports have been
received and are on file and may be reviewed in the City Clerk's office:
a. Parks and Recreation Commission, March 10, 2003
b. Transportation and Traffic Commission, March 6, 2003
c. Plumbing Board of Review & Examiners, March 12, 2003
d. Pedestrian - Bicycle Task Force, March 12, 2003
e. March 2003 Finance Report
f. Historic Preservation Commission, February 11 and March 11, 2003
g. Planning & Zoning Commission, March 13 and March 31, 2003
h. Board of Adjustment, April 8, 2003
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor John Landwehr recommended the following appointments for Council approval:
Interim City Counselor — Mark Comley
Councilman Bob Weber made a motion to approve the recommended appointment of Mr.
Comley, seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman, and approved unanimously.
Boards and Commissions:
CVB - MARK RANDOLPH — partial term, expires 12/2005
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Police Personnel Board - CARLOS GRAHAM— partial term, 1/2004
Transportation & Traffic Commission - SAM BUSHMAN, 3rd Term, expires 6/2006
Appointments to Police Department:
Jason Payne — Police Officer
Chad Stieferman — Police Officer
A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber for approval of the recommended
appointments, seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2003 -1, sponsored by Councilman Olsen, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY BY
TRADING IN ON REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT.
Bill 2003 -2, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
PERTAINING TO CHAPTER 5 (ANIMALS) ARTICLE I (IN GENERAL) SECTION 22
(REDEMPTION AND ADOPTION OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS; DISPOSITION OF
UNREDEEMED ANIMALS), SUB - SECTIONS A AND C.
Bill 2003 -3, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19
(MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SECTION 1 (DEFINITIONS), SECTION 6
(EXCEPTIONS FOR AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES), SECTION 83 (DISPLAY OF
UNAUTHORIZED SIGNS, SIGNALS, MARKINGS, OR DEVICES) AND SECTION 120
(DUTIES OF OTHER DRIVERS UPON APPROACH OF AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY
VEHICLE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY SECTION 120 (DUTIES OF OTHER DRIVERS
UPON APPROACH OF AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE) OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI.
Bill 2003 -4, sponsored by Councilmen Olsen and Viessman, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CONCRETE
ENGINEERING, LLC FOR THE BELAIR SCHOOL SIDEWALK PROJECT, PHASE I.
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Bill 2003 -5, sponsored by Councilman Smith, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF SCHOTTHILL WOODS SUBDIVISION SECTION FOUR, A
SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 2003 -6, sponsored by Councilman Smith, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PLAT OF CHAPEL HILL COMMONS - SECTION FOUR, A
SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 2003 -7, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON TO APPLY TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FOR TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANTS,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CERTIFICATIONS, ASSURANCES, GRANTAGREEMENTS,
AND ELECTRONIC FILINGS.
Bill 2003 -8, sponsored by Councilmen Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen,
Smith, Viessman, Vogel, and Weber, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MARK COMLEY TO
SERVE AS INTERIM CITY COUNSELOR.
Councilman David E. Smith requested that his name be added as co- sponsor to the bill.
Councilman Cliff Olsen requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2003 -8 placed on
third reading and final passage. There were no objections to the request for suspension of
the rules. Bill 2003 -8 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage
and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13531:
Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2003 -9, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 12
(ELECTIONS), ARTICLE I (IN GENERAL), SECTION 12 -13. CANDIDATES' NAMES ON
BALLOT, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Tom Rackers read a proclamation proclaiming "Telecommunications Operators
Week." Mayor Rackers presented the proclamation to Kathy Abernathy, a
Telecommunications Operator with the Jefferson City Police Department, who accepted it
on behalf of her department.
RESOLUTIONS
Councilman Clyde Angle requested that he be added as a co- sponsor of Resolutions
RS2003 -1 through RS2003 -7.
RS2003 -1 Declaring Intent to Adopt 2002 Electrical Code (Angle, Berry, Ferguson,
Vogel, and Weber)
RS2003 -2 Declaring Intent to Adopt 2002 International Fuel Gas Code (Angle, Berry,
Ferguson, Vogel, and Weber)
RS2003 -3 Declaring Intent to Adopt 2000 Plumbing Code (Angle, Berry, Ferguson,
Vogel, and Weber)
RS2003 -4 Declaring Intent to Adopt 2000 Energy Mechanical Code (Angle, Berry,
Ferguson, Vogel, and Weber)
RS2003 -5 Declaring Intent to Adopt 2000 Property Maintenance Code (Angle, Berry,
Ferguson, Vogel, and Weber)
RS2003 -6 Declaring Intent to Adopt 2000 International Building Code (Angle, Berry,
Ferguson, Vogel, and Weber)
RS2003 -7 Declaring Intent to Adopt 2000 Fire Code (Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Vogel, and
Weber)
A motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry for adoption of Resolutions RS2003 -1
through RS2003 -7, seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman, and approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of 2003 -2004 Council Meeting Schedule — A motion was made by Councilman
Cliff Olsen for approval of the schedule as distributed in the Council Packets, seconded by
Councilman Roy Viessman, and approved unanimously.
Sunshine Law - Checking Compliance by Boards and Commissions (Councilman Clyde
Angle). Councilman Clyde Angle suggested that the city look into compliance of the City's
boards and commissions with the Sunshine Law. Mayor John Landwehr stated perhaps
some sessions could be held for board and commission members to discuss the issue with
them.
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2002 Crime Statistics - City and JCPS — Request that reports be distributed (Councilman
Clyde Angle). Councilman Clyde Angle wanted to know how the city reported the crimes in
schools. Police Captain Jim Johnsen stated that the 2002 report is currently in the process
of being generated and he would make sure that information is provided to Councilman
Angle.
Chronic Offenders - cars they drive and enhanced risk to our citizens and police officers —
Potential need for ordinance (Councilman Clyde Angle). Councilman Clyde Angle stated
that the city of Springfield has an ordinance which deals with the issue of criminals who are
driving cars. Mayor John Landwehr asked Councilman Angle to see if he can get a copy of
that, or a similar ordinance from any other city, and share that with the Council in the future.
Councilman Richard Groner announced thata Public Works & Planning Committee meeting
will be held Thursday, April 24, at 5:30 PM.
Councilman Richard Groner said a Ward Five resident called him to tell him she is paying
extra insurance money because the flood map is incorrect. City Counselor Allen Garner
reminded Councilman Groner that the flood map is controlled by the Federal Government
and the city cannot do anything to change it.
Mayor John Landwehr asked the City Council members to think about which city committees
they would like to serve on and let him know.
Councilman Michael Berry stated he is looking forward to working with the Council
Members.
Mayor John Landwehr thanked all the candidates who ran in this year's city elections, and
encouraged them to keep interested in serving the city and possibly run again in the future.
Mayor John Landwehr stated that he would be looking at the Council rules in the near future
and be speaking with the Council Members about any needed changes to those rules. He
asked Council for their input.
Mayor John Landwehr announced that he would like to have a Friday noon "brown bag"
luncheon to discuss the Council Meeting which would follow on Monday. He stated it is his
hope to hand out the completed Council packets at that meeting. Councilman Richard
Groner and Councilman Cliff Olsen stated that they read the packet material extensively,
and they would prefer to receive the packets on Thursday night so they will be prepared for
the Friday meeting.
Mayor John Landwehr stated he would be looking at the possibility of initiating an ordinance
regarding an Economic DevelopmentAdvisory Board, and also suggested that the city begin
discussion of issues between the City and the County to keep the relationship between the
two entities a positive one.
ADJOURN
MENT
Mayor John Landwehr stated that immediately following the Council Meeting, he would ask
President Pro Tempore Cliff Olsen to convene meetings of the Finance Committee and the
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Public Works and Planning Committee for the purpose of electing chairmen and co-
chairmen.
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Councilman Cliff
Olsen made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber, and approved
unanimously at 8:25 P.M.