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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20040315REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 15, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of March 15, 2004, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. Prayer was offered by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present: Present: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Gordon, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel, and Weber Absent: None A quorum was declared present. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED The Presiding Officer announced that the following minutes and reports have been received and are on file for review in the City Clerk's Office: a. Planning & Zoning Commission, January 8, 2004 b. Economic Development Advisory Board, January 7 and January 21, 2004 c. Public Works & Planning committee, January 22, 2004 d. January 2004 Finance Reports e. CVB Reports and Minutes f. Police Personnel Board, February 5, 2004 Councilman Clyde Angle requested that copies of the Mission Statement adopted by the Human Relations Commission be provided to the Council. He also asked about the mention of "overstaffing" mentioned in the Police Personnel Board, and City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus was asked to provide answers to his questions about information contained in the Housing Authority minutes. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS `` REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 15, 2004 Councilman Clyde Angle announced that the Traffic and Transportation Commission had met and the recommendations of City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus to do away with minimum fines, and he asked for a report to be provided to the Council for discussion at the next meeting. Community Development Director Pat Sullivan made a report on new buses which the City is considering. He stated that a demo bus will be available for inspection at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 22, at the Transit facility, and encouraged the Council to come by and take a look at that equipment. Councilman Kenneth Ferguson announced a CAMPO meeting will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, March 18, at City Hall. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS No announcements were made under this portion of the agenda. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor John Landwehr recommended the following appointments to the Council for their approval: a. Appointments to Following City Boards and Commissions: Board Police Personnel Board Police Personnel Board Tax Increment Finance Tax Increment Finance Industrial Dev Auth Industrial Dev Auth Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Planning and Zoning Planning and Zoning Planning and Zoning Human Relations Person Carlos Graham Judith Dupuis Allan Reichard Garry Taylor Bill Luebbert Rose Marie Hopkins Anne Lock Keith Fuller Richard Koon Rhonda Hoskins Jack Deeken Stuart Murphy Type Ward Term Expires Jan 2007 Jan 2006 Apr 2008 Apr 2008 Apr 2010 Apr 2010 May 2007 May 2007 May 2008 Alt to 5 May 2007 Reg Alt 1 May 2006 Oct 2005 Term Status Reappt to 1st Full Partial Full Reappt to 2"d Full Reappt to 1st Full Reappt to 1st Full Reappt to 2 "d Full Reappt to 2 "d Full Reappt to 1st Full Partial Partial Partial A motion was made by Councilman Roy Viessman for approval of the appointments as recommended, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber, and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 15, 2004 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. Jeremy Amick made a presentation on behalf of the Lewis and Clark Task Force, and announced that a fund - raiser chicken dinner will be held on March 24 at the Eagles Club. Mr. Marc Ellinger, 3220 Glenstone Drive, made a presentation on behalf of the Capital Area Partnership for Planned Growth (CAPPG). He gave a brief description of recent activities of the committee, and introduced the next two speaker who were also members of the Committee. Mr. Tom Piper, 2539 Lexington Drive, distributed copies of the CAPPG survey results and briefly summarized some of those results. Mr. Check Weber, 2411 Willow Lake Court, also touched on the progress being made by the CAPPG and encouraged persons to access the Committee's web site to review the results at www.jcareaneeds.com. Mr. Craig Lammers, 321 Deerfield Place, made a presentation on behalf of the YMCA regarding a Neighborhood Assistance Program grant application. He explained that the grant will be used to fund fitness activities for seniors called Lifeline. Mr. Steve Ochsner, 5732 Foxfire, also spoke about the NAP grant which the YMCA plans to use for the benefit of senior citizens in the community. He gave brief details about the various activities which will be offered if the grant is awarded. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Kirk Schreiber, Jefferson City, spoke in favor of extending the season at the Washington Park Ice Arena. Mr. Dennis Gragg, 1902 Bunker Hill Road, also made a presentation encouraging the Council the approve the extension of the open season at the Washington Park Ice Arena. Following both of these presentations, the Council Members asked questions of the presenters. COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Councilman Clyde Angle commented that the Washington Park Ice Arena is obviously an asset to the community and he looked forward to discussing the issue more in the future. Councilman Richard Groner asked fora breakdown of the costs associated with operating the ice arena per day. Parks & Recreation Director Bill Lockwood stated that it costs approximately $1,500 per day to operate the ice arena. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 15, 2004 CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of February 27 , 2004, "Brown Bag" Work Session b. Minutes of March 1, 2004, "Pre- Meeting" Work Session c. Minutes of February 16, Regular City Council Meeting d. Bid 2131 - Parking Enforcement Vehicle, Community Development, Parking Division e. (RENEWAL) Authorizing contract with Federal Aviation Administration for Tower Cost Sharing Program A motion was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Clyde Angle, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2003 -180, sponsored by Councilman Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF JULMAR SUBDIVISION, SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2003 -181, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL BY MAKING AVAILABLE FOR TRADE. Bill 2003 -182, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (V) (DISABLED PARKING SPACES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF A DISABLED PARKING SPACE ON A PORTION OF WASHINGTON STREET. Bill 2003 -183, sponsored by Councilman Olsen, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WISCH AND REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 15, 2004 VAUGHAN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR BELAIR SIDEWALK PROJECT, PHASE II. Bill 2003 -184, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO CITY COUNCIL RULES AND PROCEDURES. Bill 2003 -185, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 32, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2, OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS BY THE ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER. Following comments by Councilman Clyde Angle, City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus stated that there were other Boards and Commissions which needed to weigh in on this issue. Councilman Clyde Angle placed Bill 2003 -185 on the Informal Calendar at this time. After discussion, Councilman Clyde Angle stated he would like for a representative from each of the various boards affected and get together with the Public Works & Planning Committee to discuss the issue. Mayor John Landwehr requested that the City Clerk place the issue on the agenda under Unfinished Business for the April 19 Council Meeting. Bill 2003 -186, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING NAMES FOR UNNAMED ALLEYS AND ADOPTING "ALLEY" AS THE SUFFIX FOR EXISTING NAMED ALLEYS IN THE DOWNTOWN AND SOUTHSIDE (OLD MUNICHBURG)AREAS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13673, SUBSTITUTE. Councilman Vogel stated she was withdrawing Bill 2003 -186 at this time as she and Councilman Angle had discussed the issue and she would make a motion to amend his bill (2003 -187) to reflect her views on it. Bill 2003 -187, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING NAMES FOR UNNAMED ALLEYS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13673, SUBSTITUTE. Councilman Clyde Angle made a motion to amend Bill 2003 -187 by correcting Guhleman Street to Guhleman Alley. The motion was seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel and approved unanimously. Councilman Edith Vogel moved to further amend Bill 2003 -187 by changing Hess Way to Hess Alley, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson. The motion was approved by the following roll -call vote: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 15, 2004 Aye: Berry, Ferguson, Klindt, Vogel, and Weber Nay: Angle, Gordon, Groner, Olsen, and Viessman Mayor votes "Aye" to break the tie. Bill 2003-188, sponsored by Councilman VOGEL, Berry, Viessman, Ferguson, and Klindt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ENABLING THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO EXTEND THE 2004 ICE ARENA OPERATING SEASON BY AMENDING THE 2003 -2004 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AND BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND FOR THAT PURPOSE. Councilman Cliff Olsen stated he thought this issue should be discussed by the Finance Committee. Councilman Richard Groner asked Parks & Recreation Director Bill Lockwood to provide the Council with information showing the breakdown of the cost of operating the facility. Councilman Clyde Angle stated he also felt it should be discussed by the Finance Committee and he stated he also wanted to hear from the Police and Fire Chief to see if they had any unmet financial needs in their respective departments. Following discussion, Councilman Angle stated he would call the Council Members to find out the best date for a Finance Committee meeting. Councilman Bob Weber suggested considering naming rights of the Washington Park Ice Arena by any potential corporate sponsors, such as the Pepsi Center Ice Arena in Kansas City. Councilman Angle asked if the unfunded pink sheet items could be compiled for the period he has been on the Council. BILLS PENDING Bill 2003 -177, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DON SCHNIEDERS EXCAVATING FOR EAST MCCARTY STREET / NORTH BLUFF STREET / HAYES STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Bill 2003 -177 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13691: Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Gordon, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2003 -178, sponsored by Councilmen Berry and Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 15, 2004 PERTAINING TO SECTION 22 -15A, PARKING OF TRUCKS, BUSES, ETC., ARTICLE I. GENERALLY OF CHAPTER 22, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING. Councilman Michael Berry stated that he and Councilman Edith Vogel wished to withdraw Bill 20030178 at this time to allow the Transportation & Traffic Commission to consider the issue. Bill 2003 -179, sponsored by Councilman Groner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE PERTAINING TO SECTION 31 -6, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, OF CHAPTER 31, STORM WATER MANAGEMENT BY ADDING SUBSECTION M AND SECTION 32 -9, ARTICLE I. GENERALLY, OF CHAPTER 32 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS. Councilman Richard Groner stated he wished to place Bill 2003 -179 on the Informal Calendar at this time. INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 2003 -169, sponsored by Councilman Angle, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 20 (MUNICIPAL JUDGE, COURT, ETC.), SECTION 6 (REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL)OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Councilman Clyde Angle requested that Bill 2003 -169 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on final passage at this time. Bill 2003 -169 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Following discussion, Councilman Roy Viessman called for the question, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber and the call for the question was approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Angle, Berry, Ferguson, Gordon, Groner, Klindt, Olsen, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2003 -169 was then defeated by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Angle, Ferguson, Gordon, Groner, and Olsen Nay: Berry, Klindt, Viessman, Vogel, and Weber Mayor votes "Nay" to break tie. Mayor John Landwehr asked that a revised version by prepared for the next meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 15, 2004 NEW BUSINESS Councilman Richard Groner asked questions about using the request for proposal process rather than the bid process for workers compensation insurance. City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus stated that workers compensation insurance is considered a professional service, and that state statute requires the proposal process versus the bid process for all professional services. Councilman Clyde Angle made comments regarding the extent of drug traffic in the city. Mayor John Landwehr suggested a briefing at the same time the annual report is presented to the Council by the Police Department. Councilman Clyde Angle made comments regarding the city's affirmative action plan. Councilman Clyde Angle made comments regarding use of the Parks and Recreation facilities in North Jefferson City by the Man's Best Friend program. Mayor John Landwehr stated that a solution to that issue is currently in the process of being worked on and did not believe discussion of all related matters would be a topic for open session. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business brought forward at this time. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES The following Closed Session Minutes were presented to the Council for approval: a. Minutes of March 1, 2004, Closed Session A motion was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen for approval of the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry, and approved unanimously. ADJOURN MENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Cliff Olsen for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber, and approved unanimously at 8:25 PM.