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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20041018REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2004 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of October 18, 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 CAL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, Vogel, and Weber Absent: None A quorum was declared present. Mayor John Landwehr stated that City Administrator Rich Mays is absent from tonight's meeting, and in his absence, the City has invited Mr. Shay Johnson, President of the Student Council at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, to sit in Mr. Mays' chair tonight. Mr. Johnson was welcomed by the Mayor and City Council. Mayor John Landwehr announced that he will need to leave about 6:30 and that President Pro Tempore Edith Vogel will preside at the remainder of the meeting. He stated because he is leaving early, he has asked the indulgence of the Council to allow some of the items to be moved up on the agenda. ITEMS MOVED UP ON THE AGENDA USS Jefferson City Submarine Crew Members —A delegation of crew members of the USS Jefferson City Submarine are visiting Jefferson City, and attended tonight's Council Meeting. Mayor John Landwehr asked the Crew Members present to introduce themselves. The members were: LCDR Anthony Crego, CMDC(SS) Neal Johnson, MM2(SS) John Wagoner, CS3(SS) Richard Youhan, and MM3(SS) Mario Flores. The Mayor and Council welcomed them, and expressed their appreciation for their service to our country while REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2004 2 serving on the boat which bears the City's name. Mayor John Landwehr presented the Crew Members with baseball caps and t- shirts from Jefferson City High School which had the name Jefferson City on them, and a pin of the State of Missouri. Mr. Marc Ellinger, member of the Capital Area Partnership for Planned Growth Committee, distributed copies of the Committee's final report and gave a brief overview of the report. Mayor John Landwehr and several Council Members thanked Mr. Ellinger and Mr. Tom Piper, who was also present, for their work with this committee. Ms. Karen Jennings, Animal Rescue Division Director, made a presentation about her division's recent accomplishments. She also mentioned some improvements and needs of the division. Several questions were asked of Ms. Jennings, and Mayor John Landwehr suggested Ms. Jennings communicate with the Cole County community regarding spaying and neutering agreements on a county -wide basis. Councilman Kevin Brown stated he would be interested in talking to Ms. Jennings about her ideas for improving the program. Mayor John Landwehr left the meeting at this point (6:30 P.M.) and President Pro Tempore Edith Vogel assumed the Chair as presiding officer. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED President Pro Tempore Edith Vogel 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. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. CVB Minutes Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, August 24, 2004 2004 Surplus Property Sale Report Public Works & Planning Committee, September 3, 2004 Environmental Quality Commission, May 20, 2004 September 2004 Finance Report Parks & Recreation Commission, September 13 and 24, 2004 Finance Committee, April 19, August 18, 24, 25, 27, and September 16, 2004 Liquor Control Board, April 6, 2004 COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2004 3 There were no liaison reports given at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS President Pro Tempore Edith Vogel read a proclamation honoring National Business Womens' Week. There was no one present from that organization to accept the proclamation. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Police Appointments: Police Officer - E. J. Jackson Police Officer - Daniel Zacek Smith Captain Jim Johnsen introduced the two appointees and gave a brief summary of their qualifications. Following his presentation, a motion was made by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler to approve the appointments as presented, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Clyde Angle, 3618 W. Gordon, distributed a handout and made a presentation regarding implementation of the Condrey Salary Study and several tax issues which included Cole County's proposed criminal justice center, the new Library facility, and a Parks sales tax. Following his presentation, several questions were asked by Council Members. COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Comments were made by the following Council members in response to Mr. Angle's presentation: Councilman Kevin Brown stated he took exception with Mr. Angle's comments that the Council needs to look into certain issues. He stated that five of the sitting Council Members were elected only six months ago, and that the issues mentioned were all issues during Mr. Angle's four -year tenure immediately preceding their election. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2004 4 Councilman Michael Berry agreed with Councilman Brown, and reminded citizens that two of the three issues mentioned by Mr. Angle were not city issues, and that the third (Parks sales tax) would need to get voter approval. Mr. Berry assured the citizens that the Council continues to consider all the issues which were brought up by Mr. Angle on an ongoing basis. Councilman Kenneth Ferguson asked about the Condrey, and stated he believed that Plan B of that study had already been implemented. Study. City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus answered that the two persons who could answer his questions, City Administrator Rich Mays and Human Resources Director Gail Strope, were both absent tonight. Councilman Ferguson said he would check with those two persons when they return. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were on the agenda for Council approval by Consent: a. Minutes of Council Meetings: September 17 Brown Bag, September 20 Pre - Meeting and Regular Meeting A motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2004 -87, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (0), (PARKING TIME LIMITS ZONES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF PORTIONS OF THE 500 BLOCK OF BROADWAY STREET. Bill 2004 -88, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled: 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 PORTIONS OF ST. MARYS BOULEVARD. Bill 2004 -89, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AND REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2004 5 THE JEFFERSON CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOVERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF WEST EDGEWOOD DRIVE. Bill 2004 -90, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ALPLA INC. AND COLE COUNTY. Bill 2004 -91, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DON M. DAVIS AND MARY L. DAVIS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE. Bill 2004 -92, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SPRINT FOR DIGITAL 9 -1 -1 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE. Councilman Kevin Brown announced that he will be abstaining from all discussion and votes on this bill due to a conflict of interest. BILLS PENDING Bill 2004 -83, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 34- 27 OF THE CITY CODE, TRANSIT SYSTEM FARES, TO ESTABLISH A HALF FARE PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Bill 2004 -83 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Bob Weber made a motion to accept the substitute Bill 2004 -83 which was distributed in the October 15 Council Packets, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry and approved unanimously. Bill 2004 -83, as substitute, was then passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13790: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2004 6 Bill 2004 -84, sponsored by Councilmen VOGEL, Schnitzler, Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Viessman, and Weber, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY ANNEXING AND INCLUDING UNINCORPORATED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF CALLAWAY, STATE OF MISSOURI, LYING NORTH OF THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS REFERRED TO AS THE KATY TRAIL AREA. Councilman Michael Berry requested that Bill 2004 -84 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2004 -85, sponsored by Councilmen Martin and Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT WITH HOOVER UNIVERSAL, INC.. Bill 2004 -85 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13791: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2004 -86, sponsored by Councilmen BERRY, Harvey, Ferguson, and Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ENACTING THE "JEFFERSON CITY NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT ACT, PART I" Bill 2004 -86 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Kevin Brown stated he did not believe the issue of pride in ownership was one which could be legislated by the City Council, but that stricter enforcement of the city's codes would better achieve improved neighborhoods. Councilman Michael Berry stated he believes that by placing people in homes as owners rather than renters, the pride of ownership issue would take care of itself. Following the discussion, Bill 2004 -86 was passed by the following roll - call vote as Ordinance 13792: Aye: Berry, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: Brown and Crane INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 2004 -58, sponsored by Councilman Weber, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2004 7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2004, TO OCTOBER 31, 2005, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. Councilman Bob Weber requested that Bill 2004 -58 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on final passage at this time. Bill 2004 -58 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13793: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Bill 2004 -75, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ANCHOR FENCE FOR AIRPORT FENCE PROJECT. Councilman Dean Martin requested that Bill 2004 -75 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on final passage at this time. Bill 2004 -75 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Several questions were asked of staff by Council Members, and discussion was held regarding this issue. Councilman Kevin Brown commended staff for attempting to address all the concerns brought up at a recent meeting between staff and lessees at the airport. At the conclusion of discussion, Bill 2004 -75 was passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13794: Aye: Brown, Crane, Martin, Schnitzler, and Vogel Nay: Berry, Ferguson, Harvey, Viessman, and Weber President Pro Tempore Edith Vogel votes "Aye" to break the tie. RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions brought before the City Council at this time. SCHEDULED REPORTS A report was given on Council rules by Councilman Brian Crane. Councilman Crane stated that he would ask Mayor John Landwehr to allow this committee to remain active so the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2004 8 members can continue to work on important issues such as conflict of interest. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Bob Weber announced that he is resigning his seat on the City Council effective October 31. He stated he has recently purchased a house in the First Ward, and that he will officially be residing there the end of October. Several Council Members expressed their appreciation to Councilman Weber for his service to the City and encouraged him to remain involved in city issues in the future. Councilman Edith Vogel commended several persons and agencies for helping following the October 14 plane crash on the east end of Jefferson City. Councilman Kevin Brown stated he would like for Fire Chief Robert Rennick to make a report to the Council at the November 1 meeting to explain how the emergency management personnel were involved in this incident. Councilman Brian Crane announced that the first meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee to study the JCTV issues would meet tomorrow night, October 19, 15 6:00 P.M. in the Boone / Bancroft Room. Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler announced a meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Board for Wednesday, October 20, at 5:30 P.M. in the Boone Bancroft Room UNFINISH ED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought up at this time. ADJOURN MENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously at 7:40 P.M.