HomeMy Public PortalAbout20030602REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 2, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
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The Regular Council Meeting of June 2, 2003, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John
Landwehr.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Clyde Angle, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CAL
The following Council Members were present:
Present: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman,
Vogel, and Weber
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER
Mayor John Landwehr stated that several persons were present for the awarding of two
proclamations, and if the Council did not object, he would like to bring those items up at this
time. There were no objections.
Proclamation for Lincoln University Blue Tigers Men's & Women's Track Teams. Following
reading of the proclamation, Mayor John Landwehr asked members of the Blue Tigers
Women's Track team to stand and state their names and where they are from. Also present
was the Assistant Track Coach.
Proclamation commemorating U. S. Army Week. Following reading of the proclamation,
Mayor John Landwehr asked two members of the U.S. Army present at the meeting to stand
and introduce themselves.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Special Exception Use Permit for Final Subdivision Plat of River City Habitat for Humanity
Replat of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of Block 24, Washington Park Addition, a Cluster
Subdivision (Pending Bill 2003 -21). City Planner Janice McMillan made a presenting
outlining the details of the requested rezoning. At the conclusion of her presentation, the
following persons spoke on the issue:
In favor:
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Mr. Ron Hansen, 12209 Halifax Road, Holts Summit, President of River City Habitat for
Humanity, stated he felt this would be beneficial to the community. Mayor John Landwehr
thanked Mr. Hansen for his contributions to the community through Habitat for Humanity.
No one wished to speak in opposition to the requested rezoning.
Mayor John Landwehr declared the public hearing concluded.
Preliminary and Final PUD Plan for property addressed as 2314 to 2318 Missouri Route
B (Pending Bill 2003 -22). City Planner Janice McMillan made a presenting outlining the
details of the requested rezoning. At the conclusion of her presentation, no one spoke in
favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning.
Mayor John Landwehr declared the public hearing concluded.
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) CVB Minutes and Reports
(b) Environmental Services Committee May 22, 2003 (no quorum)
(c) Public Works & Planning Committee, April 24, 2003
(d) Transportation & Traffic Commission, April 10, 2003
(e) Board of Electrical Examiners & Review, February 19, 2003
(f)
Finance Committee, October 16, 2002; March 24, 2003; April 21, 2003, and
May 12, 2003
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Councilman Cliff Olsen announced that immediately following this Council meeting, a
meeting of the Environmental Services Committee would occur.
Mayor John Landwehr introduced Cassandra Rogers who will be working with the City Law
Department this summer as a Law Clerk.
Councilman Kenneth Ferguson announced that if a city bus and driver is available, a bus
tour of Ward One as well as the Algoa area will be held Friday, June 6 at 10:00 A.M. and
invited members of the public and the City Council to join.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
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There were no events announced at this time.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor John Landwehr recommended the following appointments to the Council for
approval:
Parks & Recreation Commission — Larry Vincent, Term will expire May 2006. A motion
was made by Councilman Edith Vogel for approval and seconded by Councilman Dan
Klindt. Councilman Richard Groner requested a roll -call vote. The appointment was
approved by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Berry, Ferguson, Klindt, Smith, Viessman, Vogel, and Weber
Nay: Angle, Groner, and Olsen
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS
Ms. Kathy Crow, 710 Leonard Drive, invited the Council, on behalf of the Downtown
Betterment Association, to attend the presentation ceremony forthe central business district
memorial benches at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 5, at the corner of Madison and High
Streets. She stated that following that event, the "Downtown Dinner Dash" will begin at 5:30
P.M. and informed the Council Members and the public where tickets for that event can be
obtained.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Mr. Mike Schultz, 3903 Oxford Road, distributed a prepared statement which he read,
regarding the need for the purchase of two fire tanker trucks.
COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS
There were no comments made by the Council at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
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The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent:
a. Minutes of May 16, 2003, City Council Work Session
b. Minutes of May 19, 2003, City Council Work Session & Regular Meeting
c. Bid 2073 - Street Sign Materials, Transportation Dept.
Councilman Bob Weber requested that item (c) be considered separately.
(a) and (b): A motion was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen for approval of items (a) and (b),
seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman and approved unanimously.
Item (c): Councilman Bob Weber requested to be excused from voting on item (c) because
he works for the School District and it may have an appearance of impropriety. A motion
was made by Councilman Richard Groner to approve Councilman Weber's request to be
excused, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved by the following roll -
call vote:
Aye: Ferguson, Groner, Smith, Viessman, and Weber
Nay: Angle, Berry, Klindt, Olsen, and Vogel
The Mayor voted "Aye" to break the tie.
Councilman Cliff Olsen then moved to approve item (c), seconded by Councilman Michael
Berry, and approved with Councilman Bob Weber abstaining.
BIDS OVER $25,000
Bid 2508 - Fire Tank Truck, Fire Department — Mayor John Landwehr asked Fire Chief
Robert Rennick to make a presentation regarding the details of this item. Chief Rennick
stated he had distributed a memo to the Council, and answered questions asked by the
Council regarding the items in the memo.
Following Chief Rennick's presentation, a lengthy discussion was held in which Councilman
Richard Groner stated he feels the City's bidding process needs to be revised, and the
need for a $25 million liability policy for purchases such as the two fire tanker trucks. Mayor
John Landwehr asked that staff, within the next 45 days, look into the $25 million liability
requirement on bids. Councilman Groner indicated he also wanted to see how many other
entities in the U.S. which would require that amount of insurance.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2003 -25, sponsored by Councilmen Weber and Angle, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING
ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
SOUTH COUNTRY CLUB PROJECT INCLUDING THE USE OF THE POWER OF
EMINENT DOMAIN.
Mayor John Landwehr stated that staff has requested suspension of the rules on Bill
2003 -25 if there are no objections from the Council. No Council Member objected to the
request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2003 -25 was then read second and third times by
title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance
13547:
Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and
Weber
Nay: Smith
Bill 2003 -26, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL MISSOURI
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR SURVEYING AND EASEMENT DESCRIPTIONS FOR
THE ALGOA REGIONAL WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM.
Bill 2003 -27, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, Weber, and Groner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 5
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PERTAINING TO VICIOUS
ANIMALS.
Councilman Clyde Angle requested that information be provided to the Council that tells
how many vicious animal cases have come before the municipal court in the last two years.
Bill 2003 -28, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC WATER
SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 4 FOR FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND SUPPLIES.
Bill 2003 -29, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR METROPOLITAN PLANNING SERVICES.
Councilman Richard Groner asked for clarification of the first paragraph on page two of the
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agreement. Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast stated she did not have the
answer with her, but she would get that information and provide it to the Council. Mayor
John Landwehrasked that any Council Members interested in serving on this board contact
him in the near future.
Bill 2003 -30, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY INCREASING PARKING METER RATES ON PARKING
LOT 2, AND THE 100 BLOCK OF JEFFERSON STREET.
Bill 2003 -31, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY
THE ADDITION OF A FINE FOR EXPIRED TEN -HOUR PARKING METERS.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2003 -19, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH JACOBS
CIVIL INC. TO EXTEND THE EXISTING CONTRACT TIME FOR CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES AND INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT.
Bill 2003 -19 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13548:
Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2003 -20, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HDR ENGINEERING,
INC., FOR THE MAIN BRANCH WEARS CREEK RELIEF SEWER PRELIMINARY
DESIGN.
Bill 2003 -20 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13549:
Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel
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and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2003 -21, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION USE FORA CLUSTER SUBDIVISION AND ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
THE REPLAT OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5 OF WASHINGTON PARK ADDITION -BLOCK 24,
A CLUSTER SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 2003 -21 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Dan
Klindt made a motion to amend Bill 2003 -21 by changing the name of new street called
"Pike Court" within the proposed subdivision to "Coplen Court." The motion was seconded
by Councilman Cliff Olsen and approved unanimously. Bill 2003 -21 was then passed, as
amended, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13550:
Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2003 -22, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PUD PLAN FOR 2314 -2318 MISSOURI
ROUTE B.
Bill 2003 -22 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13551:
Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2003 -23, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2002 -2003
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL
FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF STREET EQUIPMENT.
Bill 2003 -23 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13552:
Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel
and Weber
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Nay: None
Bill 2003 -24, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 2
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO CITY
COUNCIL MEETING PROCEDURES.
Bill 2003 -24 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13553:
Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, Vogel
and Weber
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
Bill 2003 -15, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ESTABLISHING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 16,
CITY OF JEFFERSON COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS.
Councilman Clyde Angle requested that Bill 2003 -15 be removed from the Informal
Calendar and placed on final passage at this time. Bill 2003 -15 was read third time by title
and placed on final passage. Councilman Kenneth Ferguson made a motion to accept the
2nd Substitute Bill 2003 -15 which was distributed to the Council in their June 2 packets,
seconded by Councilman David E. Smith, and approved unanimously. Following
discussion, Councilman Kenneth Ferguson made a motion to call for the question,
seconded by Councilman David E. Smith and approved unanimously. Bill 2003 -15 then
passed, as substituted, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13554:
Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Smith, Viessman, and
Weber
Nay: Vogel
RESOLUTIONS
RS2003 -12 Paperless Packets (Angle). Councilman Clyde Angle stated he would like to
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table RS2003 -12 at this time and will submit a substitute resolution for the
next meeting.
RS2003 -13 Requesting MoDOT Assistance Locating Rural Transportation Provider to
Serve Central Missouri Area (Angle). A motion was made by Councilman Roy
Viessman for adoption, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson and
approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor John Landwehr stated he has distributed a draft of an ordinance establishing an
Economic Development Advisory Board and asked for input from Council.
Mayor Landwehr stated that Councilman Roy Viessman has indicated he will be unable to
fulfill his appointment to the City Counselor selection committee, and he has asked
Councilman Kenneth Ferguson to serve on that committee in Councilman Viessman's
place.
Councilman Cliff Olsen stated that the Missouri Municipal League had stated that unpaid
parking tickets and user fees might be added to property taxes for collection. Associate City
Counselor Michelle Coleman was asked to research and see of this would be applicable
to Jefferson City.
Councilman Kenneth Ferguson commented on maintenance at the Longview Cemetery. He
stated that there was uncut grass and a broken sign. Charles Lansford stated that there had
been some delays, but that the grass has now been cut and the sign has been repaired.
Councilman Kenneth Ferguson mentioned uncut grass on Eastland at the bottom of the hill
near E. McCarty Street, and up towards Lewis & Clark Middle School. He wanted to know
who owned that property. Charles Lansford stated he would find out and get that
information to the Council.
Councilman Clyde Angle made comments regarding insurance on grass cutting bids. A
short discussion ensued.
Councilman Clyde Angle made comments on how well the Dix Road Connector seems to
be working since it had been re- striped, and wondered if the City could contact MoDOT and
let them know. Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast stated that Roger Schwarze
of MoDOT would be at the next Council Meeting to discuss the Dix Road Connector.
Councilman Bob Weber made comments commending the CVB staff, City staff, and local
volunteers for their help in the recent State Track Meet and the State Fire School.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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Mayor John Landwehr stated there is still an urgent need for train "greeters" at the Amtrak
station, and stated interested citizens should call 634 -6303 to volunteer.
Councilman David E. Smith announced his resignation, effective tonight, as Second Ward
Councilman, citing health reasons and the need to move outside the city to live with his
father. Following his resignation, Mayor John Landwehr extended his appreciation to
Councilman Smith for his service to the community, and asked that he attend the June 16
Council Meeting so the Council can give him a proper "send off' at that time. Councilman
Smith stated he would be happy to attend that meeting.
ADJOURNMENT "!
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made
by Councilman Cliff Olsen to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Clyde Angle, and approved
unanimously at 8:20 P.M.