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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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2003 - NEW COUNCIL 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2003 - NEW COUNCIL 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2003 - NEW COUNCIL 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2003 - NEW COUNCIL 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2003 - NEW COUNCIL 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2003 - NEW COUNCIL 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.