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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20030707REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2003 CALL TO ORDER 1 The Regular Council Meeting of July 7, 2003, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. Prayer was offered by Councilman Roy Viessman, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CAL The following Council Members were present: Present: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel, and Weber Absent: None A quorum was declared present. 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. Finance Committee, May 27, 2003 b. Public Works & Planning Committee, March 20, 2003 c. Planning & Zoning Commission, May 6, 2003 d. Public Works & Planning Committee, May 22, 2003 COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS There were no reports made at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Councilman Cliff Olsen made comments regarding the Independence Day celebration in Jefferson City on the fourth of July. He commended the volunteers and city staff who worked at that event. Councilman Dan Klindt announced that he will be calling a Work Session to be scheduled later tonight to discuss the vicious animals ordinance. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2003 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR 2 Mayor John Landwehr recommended the following appointments to the Council for approval, and stated that since the appointment of Arnold Parks to the Library Board was a third term, it would be considered separately due to code requirement of a two - thirds majority of the Council for approval: Board Person Type Ward Term Expires Term Status Board of Adjustment Chuck McPheeters Alt Sept 2003 Partial CVB Joe LoMonaco Dec 2004 Partial Library Board Arnold Parks March 2006 3'"d term reappointment Transportation & Traffic Commission Rex Eighmey June 2006 Reappt Transportation and Traffic Commission Cliff Jarvis replaces Allen, resigned June 2005 Partial USS JC Submarine Committee Denny Banister replaces Lenart June 2005 Partial USS JC Submarine Committee George Arnold June 2006 Reappointment A motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry for approval of all appointments except Library Board, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber, and approved unanimously. Library Board - Arnold Parks 3rd Term: Councilman Roy Viessman made a motion to approve the appointment, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel, and Weber Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Ms. Susan Green, City - County Emergency Coordinator, made a report on her organization's involvement in the recent Independence Day celebration event in Jefferson City. She spoke about events and activities progressing as a result of declared emergencies in the area, and training events and exercises to determine and keep abreast REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2003 3 of our community's awareness and preparedness for emergencies. Following Ms. Green's presentation, she fielded questions from the Council Members. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Roger Mertens, Merco Leasing, 1913 Southwest Boulevard, made a presentation regarding a sign variance recently granted by the Board of Adjustment for a business located at Christy and Ellis Boulevard, and asked the Council to look at their decision. He stated he and several other business owners in the area do not feel that allowing this business to have a sign higher than allowable to other businesses is equitable. Mayor Landwehr requested Charles Lansford to explain the decision which Mr. Mertens spoke about. Following Mr. Lansford's explanation, Mayor Landwehr thanked Mr. Mertens for bringing the matter to the Council's attention, but stated that the Council may not have any authority to take action in a matter such as this. Mr. Ron Vessel, 1705 Delta Place, stated he and his wife Nancy are residents of the Second Ward, and made a presentation on behalf of Second Ward Council Nominee Bill Patterson. He asked the Council to consider voting for Mr. Patterson to fill the vacant Second Ward seat. Mr. William G. ( "Bill ") Patterson, II, 1700 Delta Place, thanked the Council for nominating him as City Council Member for the vacant Second Ward seat, and presented a petition which he stated has been signed by numerous businesses located in the Second Ward to show their support for him as their candidate of choice. Ms. Brenda Franken, 606 Ellis Boulevard, made a presentation requesting that the Council vote for Bill Patterson as Second Ward Councilman. Mr. Andy Beach, 1603 Ridgewood Drive, also made a presentation requesting that the Council vote for Bill Patterson as Second Ward Councilman, and spoke briefly of Mr. Patterson's community involvement, specifically the Jaycees. COUNCIL COMMENTS IN, RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS There were no comments made by the Council at this time. ELECTION OF WARD TWO COUNCILMAN Mayor John Landwehr announced that the Council would vote on the three candidates for Second Ward City Councilman which were nominated at the June 16 City Council Meeting. He indicated that a candidate must have five of the nine Council votes in order to be elected, and that if one candidate does not receive the required votes the first round, the Council would vote again until a candidate is elected or the Council decides otherwise. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2003 4 Mr. Darren Gordon was elected by the following roll -call vote on the first round of votes: Gordon: Angle, Ferguson, Groner, Olsen, and Viessman Hohenstreet: none Patterson: Berry, Klindt, Vogel, and Weber MayorJohn Landwehr announced the election of Darren Gordon, and called for Mr. Gordon to come forward for the administration of the Oath of Office by City Clerk Phyllis Powell, and take his seat on the Council. Following Mr. Gordon's swearing -in, he thanked the Council for their support and assumed the Second Ward Council seat. Mayor Landwehr asked Councilman Gordon if he would be willing to serve on the same committees which former Councilman Smith served on, to which Councilman Gordon stated he would be willing. Mayor Landwehr stated he will make those appoints at the July 21 Council meeting. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by consent: a. Minutes of June 13, 2003, City Council Work Session b. Minutes of June 16, 2003,City Council Work Session c. Minutes of June 16, 2003, Regular City Council Meeting d. (RENEWAL) Contract with Arthur J Gallagher for Property & Casualty Insurance Brokerage Services Councilman Cliff Olsen moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2003 -42, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE 13459, THE 2002 -2003 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ADDING THE POSITION OF LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I WITHIN THE WASTEWATER DIVISION, AND APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE WASTEWATER FUND. Bill 2003 -43, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF MELODY HILLS SUBDIVISION, SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2003 5 Bill 2003 -44, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR 2118 SCHOTTHILL WOODS DRIVE, DESCRIBED AS LOT 95 OF SCHOTTHILL WOODS SUBDIVISION, SECTION FOUR. Bill 2003 -45, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2002 -2003 BUDGET BY PROVIDING FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /PLANNING DIVISION TO PROVIDE FOR LONG RANGE AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING Bill 2003 -46, sponsored by Councilman Viessman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PERTAINING TO COMMITTEES. Bill 2003 -47, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GREAT PLAINS LOCATING SERVICE, INCORPORATED FOR UTILITY LOCATING SERVICES. Bill 2003 -48, sponsored by Councilman Olsen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI PERTAINING TO OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT. Bill 2003 -49, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STOKES ELECTRIC CO. FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES. Bill 2003 -50, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PERTAINING TO THE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE POLICY. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2003 6 Mayor John Landwehr asked Associate City Counselor Michelle Coleman to explain what passage of this bill would accomplish, and what would happen if the bill is not passed. Ms. Coleman stated that the bill is designed to designate which Jefferson City officials and /or employees will be required to file personal financial disclosure. Following discussion, Ms. Coleman clarified that if the bill is not passed by the September state deadline, the City will then fall under state law and all persons named by statute would be required to file the personal financial disclosure form authored by the Missouri Ethics Commission. Bill 2003 -51, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PERTAINING TO VEHICLE OWNER RESPONSIBILITY FOR VIOLATIONS. Bill 2003 -52, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY REPEALING THE PRESENT ARTICLE II. SECTIONS 8 -18 AND 8 -19 AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW ARTICLE II, SECTION 8 -18, ENTITLED " ADOPTION OF THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, FOURTH EDITION," AND A NEW SECTION 8 -19 ENTITLED "AMENDMENTS ". Bill 2003 -53, sponsored by Councilmen Berry, Groner, Olsen, Viessman, and Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY REPEALING THE PRESENT SECTIONS 8 -4 AND 8 -5 AND ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 8 -4 AND 8 -5 IN LIEU THEREOF. Bill 2003 -54, sponsored by Councilmen Berry, Groner, Olsen, Viessman, and Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY REPEALING THE PRESENT SECTIONS 8 -2 AND 8 -3 AND ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 8 -2 AND 8 -3 IN LIEU THEREOF. Bill 2003 -55, sponsored by Councilmen Berry, Groner, Olsen, Viessman, and Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2003 7 (BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS), ARTICLE V (PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2003 -56, sponsored by Councilmen Berry, Groner, Olsen, Viessman, and Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 8 -8, (ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2000, THIRD EDITION), AND SECTION 8 -9, (AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2000,THIRD EDITION). Bill 2003 -57, sponsored by Councilmen Berry, Groner, Olsen, Viessman, and Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING MINIMUM REGULATIONS GOVERNING MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS AND PROVIDING FOR MAKING OF INSPECTIONS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; TO BE KNOWN AS THE MECHANICAL CODE; AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 8 -6, ENTITLED "ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2000, THIRD EDITION," AND A NEW SECTION 8 -7, ENTITLED "AMENDMENTS." Bill 2003 -58, sponsored by Councilmen Berry, Groner, Olsen, Viessman, and Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY REPEALING ARTICLE III (FIRE PREVENTION CODE) AND ENACTING A NEW ARTICLE III IN LIEU THEREOF. Following introduction of Bills 2003 -52 through 2003 -58, Mayor John Landwehr asked Community Development Director Pat Sullivan which of the building codes being introduced were new ones which have never been adopted in Jefferson City before, and how much cost would be associated with them. Mr. Sullivan stated that the Fuel Gas (2003 -56) and Mechanical (2003 -57) codes would be new, and that one new inspector would need to be hired at a cost of approximately $60,000 per year to cover inspections for those two codes. Mayor Landwehr asked why the city is adopting these two new codes now if they have never adopted them in the past, to which Mr. Sullivan replied that it had been requested by a Councilman. BILLS PENDING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2003 8 Bill 2003 -32, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TWEHOUS EXCAVATING TO RAISE MANHOLE STRUCTURES. Bill 2003 -32 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13560: Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Gordon, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2003 -33, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER FOR WELLNESS / FITNESS PROGRAM. Bill 2003 -33 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13561: Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Gordon, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2003 -34, sponsored by Councilmen Angle, Groner, and Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DON SCHNIEDERS EXCAVATING COMPANY, INC. FOR HYDE PARK ROAD CONNECTOR AND HYDE PARK SITE IMPROVEMENTS. Councilman Richard Groner stated he has concerns with this project and requested that it be placed on the Informal Calendar. Co- sponsors Vogel and Weber objected to placing the item on the Informal Calendar. Councilman Roy Viessman made a motion to place the item on the Informal Calendar, seconded by Councilman Clyde Angle. Following discussion about how placement on the Informal Calendar might or might not affect the status of the bid, Mayor John Landwehr asked the Council if they would consent to pass on this item and return to it later in the meeting to allow staff to retrieve information about the bid. Council agreed to come back to Bill 2003 -34 later in the meeting. *The Council returned to Bill 2003 -34 at the end of "Bills Pending ". Finance Director Steve Schlueter stated that placing the bill on the Informal Calendar will not affect the bid since a 60 -day time frame is built into the bid specifications, and the bid was opened on June 6. Councilman Cliff Olsen stated that before he votes on this issue he wants to know which other projects will be re- prioritized as a result of approving this project at this time. The original motion to place Bill 2003 -34 on the Informal Calendar was then passed by the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2003 9 following roll -call vote: Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Gordon, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Viessman, and Weber Nay: Vogel Bill 2003 -35, 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 PREPARE A REHABILITATION DESIGN OF SEWERS IN THE MOREAU RIVER PUMPS STATION BASIN 3. Bill 2003 -35 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13562: Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Gordon, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2003 -36, sponsored by Councilmen Vogel, Ferguson, Klindt, and Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2002 -2003 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND. Councilman Clyde Angle stated he has requested that this bill be placed on the Informal Calendar. A lengthy discussion was held about the issue. Parks & Recreation Director Bill Lockwood stated the Parks and Recreation Commission would be willing to meet with the Council to answer all their questions. Councilmen Ferguson and Klindt requested that bill 2003 -36 be placed on the Informal Calendar. Councilman Klindt asked that all questions be provided to Mr. Lockwood and the Parks and Recreation Commission in writing prior to any meetings. Councilman Cliff Olsen requested a report from the Finance Department to determine how much revenue has been collected in excess for this. Bill 2003 -37, sponsored by Councilmen Angle and Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ESTABLISHING ARTICLE XIII OF CHAPTER 7, CITY OF JEFFERSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD. Bill 2003 -37 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Kenneth Ferguson moved to amend Bill 2003 -37 as distributed to the Council in their July 3 packets, seconded by Councilman Dan Klindt. Councilmen Groner and Olsen stated they do not believe persons outside the City should be allowed to hold voting positions on boards or REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2003 10 commissions, and if they were on such boards, it should be on advisory basis only. Following further discussion, the motion to amend was approved unanimously. Bill 2003 -37 was then passed, as amended, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13563: Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Gordon, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2003 -38, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR A CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM PROGRAM GRANT AND AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS, AMENDING THE 2002 -2003 ANNUAL BUDGET WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Councilman Groner left the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting. Bill 2003 -38 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13564: Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Gordon, Klindt, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Absent during roll -call: Groner Bill 2003 -39, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR A NARCOTICS CONTROL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT AND AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS, AMENDING THE 2002 -2003 ANNUAL BUDGET WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Bill 2003 -39 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13565: Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Gordon, Klindt, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Absent during roll -call: Groner Bill 2003 -40, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2003 11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF HARRISON STREET. Councilman Groner returned to the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting. Bill 2003 -40 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13566: Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Gordon, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2003 -41, sponsored by Councilmen Angle and Berry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULEA(SPEED LIMITS), SUBPARAGRAPH (G), (TWENTY MILES PER HOUR) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO SPEED LIMITS ON PORTIONS OF ADAMS, JEFFERSON, MADISON, MONROE, AND WASHINGTON STREETS. Bill 2003 -41 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Cliff Olsen made a motion to amend Bill 2003 -41 by placing 20 miles per hour speed limit signs on High Street between the Truman Building through Adams Street to make the speed limit enforceable by the Police Department. The motion was seconded by Councilman Clyde Angle. Following a lengthy discussion, the motion to amend was then defeated by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Angle, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, and Gordon Nay: Berry, Ferguson, Viessman, Vogel, and Weber Mayor John Landwehr votes "Nay" to break the tie Bill 2003 -41 was then passed, by the following roll -call vote, as Ordinance No. 13567: Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Klindt, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: Gordon, Groner, and Olsen *The Council went back to Bill 2003 -34 at this time. INFORMAL CALENDAR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2003 12 Bill 2003 -27, sponsored by Councilmen 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 Dan Klindt stated he would like to leave 2003 -27 on the Informal Calendar at this time, and the Council agreed to have a one-hour work session to discuss this topic from 5:30 to 6:30 PM on Monday, July 14, in the Upper Level Conference Room at City Hall. RESOLUTIONS RS2003 -14 Authorizing Signatories at Central Bank for City Documents (Angle). A motion was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen for adoption, seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman, and approved with Councilman Kenneth Ferguson being absent from the Council Chambers during the vote. Councilman Ferguson returned to the Council Chambers at this time. RS2003 -15 Supporting State Application for Federal Transportation Enhancement Funds (Vogel, Olsen, and Ferguson). A motion was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen for adoption, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry and approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Roy Viessman made comments regarding problems with parking enforcement in the central business district. He stated that constituents are complaining to him about receiving tickets because they park in front of a business in the morning, then when they return later in the day to do business in the area again, they are ticketed for parking twice on the same block on the same day. Mayor John Landwehr suggested that Councilman Viessman contact Transportation Director Marty Brose and discuss this issue with him since he is not at the meeting to address the issue tonight. Councilman Clyde Angle made comments regarding bus tours of wards 2, 3, 4, and 5. He stated he wants to have tours of wards 3 and 4 first, and if wards 2 and 5 want tours later they can contact staff and have that set up. Mayor John Landwehr asked if Council Members are interested in having bus tours of their respective wards. Councilman Angle stated that he has already asked City Administrator Rich Mays to set up the tours forwards 3 and 4, and Mr. Mays is to map out the tour route as he did for Ward 1 earlier this year. Councilman Clyde Angle stated a Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for July 24, and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 7, 2003 13 issues to be discussed will include the wage study, firemens' pension plan, and City Council priorities. He asked Council to be prepared to discuss Council priorities. Mayor John Landwehr made comments regarding some issues with the requirement for sidewalks in new subdivisions. He stated that sometimes when developers build the sidewalks on a lot before building the house on the property, the sidewalk may get broken during the process of building the house because heavy trucks must drive across them. Subsequently the sidewalks have to rebuilt. However, when sidewalk installation is postponed until after the house is built, sometimes they don't get installed at all. Mayor Landwehr requested that Councilman Groner place the issue on the next Public Works & Planning Committee agenda so the issue can be discussed. Councilman Clyde Angle made comments about cracks in the new sidewalks in the central business district, and wanted to know if they are covered by warranty. Mayor Landwehr asked staff to report back on this issue, and the City Clerk was asked to leave the issue on the Council Agenda under Unfinished Business for the next Council meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Staff was asked to report on the issue of pedestrian traffic in crosswalks in the downtown business district. Councilman Bob Weber commended Captain Jim Johnsen, Mayor John Landwehr, and City Administrator Rich Mays during last week's tragic shootings at the Modine Manufacturing Plant. He also commended the Police and Fire Departments for their professionalism throughout the events surrounding the event. GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Mayor John Landwehr stated that, pursuant to Section 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, Chair would entertain a motion to go into Closed Session in the Boone /Bancroft room to discuss the following: Litigation [Sec. 610.021.(1)] and Personnel [Sec. 610.021(3)]. A motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry to go into Closed Session for the above - stated purposes, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote at 8:50 P.M.: Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Gordon, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None