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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20030602REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 2, 2003 CALL TO ORDER 1 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: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 2, 2003 2 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 2, 2003 3 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 2, 2003 4 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: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 2, 2003 5 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 2, 2003 6 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 2, 2003 7 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 2, 2003 8 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 2, 2003 9 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 2, 2003 10 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.