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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20040621REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 21, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of June 21, 2004, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. Prayer was offered by Councilman Brian Crane, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CAL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Vogel and Weber Absent: Viessman A quorum was declared present. Mayor John Landwehr announced that members of Girl Scout Troop 107 are operating the JCTV cameras for tonight's meeting and thanked them for their help. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing (a) Rezoning 0.58 Acres Located at 711 Swifts Highway from C -2 (General Commercial) to N -O (Neighborhood Office). City Planner Janice McMillan gave a report on behalf of staff detailing the background of the request for the rezoning. Following her presentation, the no one present requested to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed rezoning: Mayor John Landwehr declared the public hearing concluded at this time. The Council took up the associated pending bill at this time: Bill 2004 -17, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING 0.58 ACRES LOCATED AT 711 SWIFTS HIGHWAY, LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI, FROM C -2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO N -O NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 21, 2004 Bill 2004 -17 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13726: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Public Hearing (b) Accepting and Approving a Preliminary and Final Pud Plan Located upon a Tract of 5.6 Acres at2121 Schotthill Woods Drive: City Planner Janice McMillan gave a report on behalf of staff detailing the background of the request for the proposed plan. Following her presentation, the no one present requested to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed plan. Mayor John Landwehr declared the public hearing concluded. The Council took up the associated pending bill at this time: Bill 2004 -18, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PUD PLAN FOR 2121 SCHOTTHILL WOODS DRIVE, LOCATED UPON A TRACT OF 5.6 ACRES SITUATED IN PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, INCLUDING PARTS OF LOTS 61 AND 62 IN SCHOTTHILL WOODS DRIVE, SECTION TWO. Bill 2004 -18 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13727: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Vogel and Weber Nay: None 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. Planning & Zoning Commission, May 13, 2004 b. Board of Adjustment, April 13, 2004 c. CAMPO Technical Committee, May 6, 2004 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 21, 2004 Finance Report for May 2004 e. Parks & Recreation Commission, May 10, 2004 f. Economic Development Advisory Board, April 21, 2004 COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS There were no reports made at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS Mayor John Landwehr announced the upcoming Fourth of July events and encouraged citizens to participate in as many of the events as possible. Councilman Bill Patterson announced that JCTV is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary with an open house on June 23, and urged citizens to attend. Councilman Edith Vogel reminded citizens that the Renaissance Festival sponsored by the Missouri River Regional Library on June 26 has been moved this year to Binder Park instead of the Capitol grounds, and urged citizens to attend this free event. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Mayor John Landwehr asked Fire Chief Robert Rennick to give a brief follow -up report on the recent Fire Training School which was held in Jefferson City. Following Chief Rennick's report, Mayor Landwehr thanked him and his staff for their hard work in making this annual event a success. Mayor John Landwehr read a proclamation honoring Amateur Radio Operators, and asked two amateur radio operators who were present at the meeting to come forward and accept the proclamation. Mr. Rich Glassner and Mr. Tom Hammond accepted the proclamation, then at the Mayor's request, shared briefly information about amateur radio operators. Councilman Kevin Brown, who is an amateur radio operator, also shared some information, including inviting the public to attend the organization's field day exercises which will be held near the Cole County Fairgrounds on from 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 26 to 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 27. Mr. Richard Turner, Transit Division Director, gave a report at the invitation of the Council to explain how the city buses serve the city. His report included information about the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 21, 2004 number of trips, the amount of revenues, and the services provided to disabled clients. Following his presentation, questions were asked regarding the possibility of extending some of the hours of operation. Mr. Turner replied it could be accomplished with increased funding, and suggested if the Council wished to increase the services, it might be a topic of discussion in their upcoming budget meetings. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no presentations made from the gallery at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented to the Council for their approval by Consent: a. Minutes of Council Meetings: June 4 Brown Bag, June 7 Pre - Meeting, and June 7 Regular Meeting Bid 2029 - Renewal (Year 3) - Influent / Effluent and Sludge Cake Sample Testing, Water Pollution Control Plant c. Bid 2074 - Renewal (Year 2) - Stokes Electric - Electrical Services, All City d. Bid 2148 - Air Compressor, Rock Drill & Accessories, Parking Division e. Approving Change Order No. 2 to Wastewater Basin 3 Rehabilitation Contract for Lining of Stormwater Pipe at Knaebel A motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2004 -28, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL MISSOURI PLUMBING SERVICES FOR CITY PLUMBING SERVICES. Bill 2004 -29, sponsored by Councilmen FERGUSON, Martin, and Berry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING THE OFFICIAL NAME OF STATE ROUTE B HIGHWAY BETWEEN TANNER BRIDGE ROAD AND ELLIS BOULEVARD TO BE "LORENZO GREENE DRIVE." REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 21, 2004 Bill 2004 -30, sponsored by Councilman Viessman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE PERTAINING TO SECTION 2 -127, LOCAL GOVERNMENT RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Bill 2004 -31, sponsored by Councilmen BERRY and Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A MORATORIUM ON DEMOLITION, OR ALTERATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES AND ZONING VARIANCES WITHIN THE CENTRAL EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AREA. Bill 2004 -32, sponsored by Councilman Patterson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2003 -2004 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE TRANSIT FUND. Councilman Michael Berry asked questions about the revenues and expenses involved. City Administrator Rich Mays stated staff will get that information to the Council. BILLS PENDING Bill 2004 -15, sponsored by Councilmen WEBER, Martin, Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Patterson, Viessman, Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, OPTING OUT OF THE STATE SALES TAX HOLIDAY. Bill 2004 -15 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13724: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2004 -16, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON ASPHALT COMPANY FOR THE 2004 MILLING AND OVERLAY PROGRAM. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 21, 2004 Bill 2004 -16 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Michael Berry announced he has a conflict of interest due to the fact that Jefferson Asphalt is his client, and he will abstain. Bill 2004 -16 was then passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13725: Aye: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Abstain: Berry Bill 2004 -19, sponsored by Councilman Patterson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ALLIED SERVICES, L.L.C., DBA MID -STATE WASTE, FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL. Bill 2004 -19 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13728: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2004 -20, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF POWELL SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2004 -20 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13729: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2004 -21, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF JULMAR SUBDIVISION, SECTION FOUR, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2004 -21 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13730: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Vogel and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 21, 2004 Weber Nay: None Bill 2004 -22, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PROVIDING FOR THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF 87.20 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY ADJACENT TO AND CONTIGUOUS WITH THE CITY BOUNDARY AND LYING IN SECTIONS 16AND 17, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, IN COLE COUNTY, STATE OF MISSOURI, AND REPEALING SECTION 1 -17 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DEFINING THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT. Bill 2004 -22 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13731: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2004 -23, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL BY MAKING AVAILABLE FOR TRADE. Bill 2004 -23 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13732: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2004 -24, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2003 -2004 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY RECLASSIFYING A POSITION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. Bill 2004 -24 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13733: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Vogel and Weber Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 21, 2004 Bill 2004 -25, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2003 -2004 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY RECLASSIFYING A POSITION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. Bill 2004 -25 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13734: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2004 -26, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JACOBS ENGINEERING FOR DESIGN OF THE MOREAU PUMP STATION. Bill 2004 -26 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13735: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2004 -27, sponsored by Councilman Patterson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE G, (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH (B), (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF STONE HILL ROAD AT WEATHERED ROCK ROAD. Bill 2004 -27 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13736: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Vogel and Weber Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 21, 2004 Bill 2004 -11, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE PERTAINING TO SECTION 22 -15, PARKING OF TRUCKS, BUSES, ETC., ARTICLE I. GENERALLY OF CHAPTER 22, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING. Councilman Vogel requested that Bill 2004 -11 be removed from the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2004 -11 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made by Councilman Bill Patterson to accept Substitute #3 to Bill 2004 -11, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson and approved unanimously. Bill 2004 -11 was passed, as substituted, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13737: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Patterson, Vogel and Weber Nay: None SCHEDULED REPORTS July 19 - Report on Council rules (Councilmen Crane & Brown). Mayor John Landwehr announced that the Rules Committee will be meeting June 22 at 6:30 P.M.. August 16 - Reports on City bidding procedures and policies (Councilman Martin) NEW BUSINESS Mayor John Landwehr announced that the citizens' committee which meets arriving Amtrak trains needs more volunteers to cover shortages during the summer vacation season. He indicated itwould only involve about an hour per month, and encouraged anyone interested in helping out to call City Hall at 634 -6304. Councilman Kenneth Ferguson stated he had received some calls from constituents about the E. McCarty Street improvements project, and asked for an update on the project. City Administrator Rich Mays stated he would get that information to the Council at their June 24 Public Works & Planning Committee meeting, and stated that residents who have questions about this project can call him at 634 -6306. Councilman Kevin Brown commended the local law enforcement agencies for their recent activities directed toward getting drug dealers off the streets. UNFINISH ED BUSIN ESS There was no unfinished business brought before the Council at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 21, 2004 APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Closed Session Minutes of June 7, 2004: A motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry for approval, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson and approved unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Kevin Brown, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously at 7:05 P.M..