Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAbout20041220REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2004 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of December 20, 2004, 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 for the roll call: Present: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel Absent: Ferguson A quorum was declared present. Mayor John Landwehr announced that the rezoning public hearing will be opened, but "continued" to a future date because the city has received a "Request for Continuance" in the matter. ELECTION OF FOURTH WARD COUNCIL MEMBER A motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown to elect Cindy Layton to fill the unexpired term of Fourth Ward Councilman Bob Weber as nominated and seconded at the December 6 Council Meeting, seconded by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler, and approved unanimously. Ms. Layton came forward and received the Oath of Office administered by City Clerk Phyllis Powell, and then assumed her seat on the City Council. Councilman Layton was congratulated and welcomed by the Mayor and City Council Members. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning from RS -1 (Single Family Residential) to RU (Rural Use) for Tract A of River's Edge Estates — Mayor John Landwehr opened the public hearing, then announced it will be continued to a future date. He then asked City Planner Janice McMillan to explain the purpose of Bills 2003 -103 and 2003 -115 which are both associated with this issue. The public hearing is "continued" at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2004 2 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. November 2004 Finance Report b. CAMPO Technical Committee, November 4, 2004 c. Public Works & Planning Committee, October 21, 2004 d. Transportation & Traffic Commission, November 4, 2004 e. JCTV Ad Hoc Steering Committee, October 19 and November 8, 2004 f. Planning & Zoning Commission, November 9, 2004 g. Parks & Recreation Commission, November 8, 2004 h. Historic Preservation Commission, September 14, 2004 Board of Adjustment, September 14, 2004 COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS There were no liaison reports given at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS Councilman Brian Crane announced that a meeting of the Ad Hoc JCTV Committee will be held Tuesday, January 4 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Boone - Bancroft Room. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments brought before the Council at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. Mike Kehoe and Mr. Bernie Fechtel made a presentation on behalf of the People for Parks and Progress Committee. They urged the Council to approve Bill 2004 -118 which is being introduced tonight, to place the half -cent Parks sales tax on the April 2005 ballot. Several members of the Parks and Recreation Commission were also present and Mayor REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2004 3 John Landwehr asked that they stand to be recognized as well. Blair Oaks Falcons Football Coaches & Team - Mayor John Landwehr read Resolution RS2004 -13 which recognizes the coaches and team for recently winning the Missouri 2A Football Championship. Following the reading of the resolution, Mayor Landwehr asked each team member and coach to stand and identify himself for the viewing audience, then presented the Resolution to Coach Ted LePage, along with his congratulations on behalf of the City of Jefferson. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no presentations made at this time. COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY No comments were made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were on the agenda for Council approval by Consent: a. Minutes of Council Meetings: December 3 Brown Bag, December 6 Pre - Meeting and Regular Meeting Authorizing Amendment to Contract with Evers & Company, CPA's for Audit Services c. RENEWAL (Year 2) Agricultural Lease with Fischer Grain Farms RENEWAL (Year 2) Contract with Capital Region Medical Center Health Direct for EAP Services e. RENEWAL (Year 2) Contract with Capital Region Medical Center for EMT Services g. Ratification of Prior Service by Sterling Excavating Authorizing Mayor to Execute Agreement with MoDot and Union Pacific for Bolivar /E. McCarty Street Crossing h. YMCA Culvert A motion was made by Councilman Edith Vogel to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry, and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2004 4 BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2004 -108, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHILDRESS PHOTOGRAPHIC, LLC, D /B /A CHILDRESS STUDIO. Bill 2004 -109, sponsored by Councilman Viessman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), ARTICLE VI, (MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC REGULATIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY CREATING A NEW SECTION 19 -319 (SUN SCREENING AND TINTED WINDOWS). Bill 2004 -110, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -122 (WEIGHT LIMITS), PARAGRAPH (A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY THE ADDITION OF ST MARYS BOULEVARD FROM HEISINGER ROAD TO WILLIAMS STREET, AND WILLIAMS STREET FROM ST. MARYS BOULEVARD TO DIX ROAD. Bill 2004 -111, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, SCHEDULE 0 ( "PARKING TIME LIMIT ZONES "), SUBSECTION C, "TIME ZONE C," (ONE -HOUR LIMIT) BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF THE 800 BLOCK OF CLARK AVENUE. Bill 2004 -112, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, SCHEDULE 0 ( "PARKING TIME LIMIT ZONES "), SUBSECTION C, "TIME ZONE C," (ONE -HOUR LIMIT) SUBSECTION 3 ( "BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. AND 5:00 P.M., ANY DAY EXCEPT SUNDAY ") BY REMOVING THE LIMIT FOR THE NORTH SIDE OF THE 100 BLOCK OF EAST DUNKLIN. Bill 2004 -113, sponsored by Councilmen VIESSMAN and Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) ARTICLE I (GENERALLY), SECTION 7 -1 (APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) and ARTICLE XI, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2004 5 (USS JEFFERSON CITY SUBMARINE COMMITTEE), SECTION 7 -291 (MEMBERS; TERMS; APPOINTMENT; OFFICERS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 2004 -114, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2004 -2005 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE TRANSIT FUND. Councilman Kevin Brown requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2004 -114 placed on third reading and final passage so the bus can be ordered immediately to replace one which was involved in an accident. There were no objections to the request for suspension of the rules. Bill 2004 -114 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13808: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2004 -115, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 35, ZONING CODE; SPECIFICALLY, EXHIBIT 35 -28, LAND USE MATRIX AND SECTION 35 -41 SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMIT CATEGORY FOR OPEN LAND, AS DEFINED HEREIN. Bill 2004 -116, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH LINCOLN UNIVERSITY FOR PROVISION OF MENTORING SERVICES. Councilman Kevin Brown stated he would like to find out a little more from the Chairman of the Human Relations Commission on this issue. Several Council Members agreed there were some questions they would like answered as well. Mayor John Landwehr suggested that a staff committee made up of City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus, Finance Director Steve Schlueter, and Human Resources Director Gail Strope get together to discuss this bill and be ready to answer questions at a future meeting. Bill 2004 -117, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 25 -40 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO STREET NAME CHANGES. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2004 6 Bill 2004 -118, sponsored by Councilmen VOGEL, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Martin, and Viessman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ELIMINATING THE 16 CENT PROPERTY TAX LEVIED FOR PUBLIC PARKS AND AUTHORIZING IN LIEU THEREOF A LOCAL PARKS SALES TAX AT THE RATE OF ONE HALF (1/2) OF ONE PERCENT, THE COLLECTION AND USE THEREOF FOR PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY FOR THEIR APPROVAL AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 5, 2005. Councilman Michael Berry requested that his name be added to this bill as a co- sponsor. Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler indicated he would also be willing to be listed as a co- sponsor. Mayor John Landwehr asked that any other Council Members wish to be added as well to contact City Clerk Phyllis Powell to add their name(s) to the bill. Bill 2004 -119, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JEFFERSON CITY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INC. BILLS PENDING Bill 2004 -99, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HORNER & SHIFRIN TO DESIGN A NEW SECTION OF SANITARY SEWER FORCEMAIN IN CONNECTION WITH THE HIGHWAY 54 PUMP STATION PROJECT. Bill 2004 -99 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13809: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2004 -100, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY AND GENERAL UTILITY EASEMENT FOR A PORTION OF A STREET FORMERLY KNOWN AS WATER STREET. Bill 2004 -100 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2004 7 following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13810: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2004 -101, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES IN LOT 8, EL MERCADO INC. SUBDIVISION. Bill 2004 -101 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13811: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2004 -102, sponsored by Councilmen CRANE and Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE PERTAINING TO SECTION 2 -55, ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WHEN QUESTION STATED TO VOTE; EXCEPTIONS, PART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS, DIVISION 2. RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE, ARTICLE II. CITY COUNCIL OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION. Bill 2004 -102 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13812: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2004 -103, 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 88.4 ACRES LOCATED AT 2301 GREEN MEADOW DRIVE, ON TRACT A OF RIVERS EDGE ESTATES, LOCATED IN PART OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI, FROM RS -1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RU, RURAL USE. Councilman Kevin Brown requested that Bill 2004 -103 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2004 8 Bill 2004 -104, sponsored by Councilmen BERRY and Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING THE NAME OF THE 2500 BLOCK OF TANNER BRIDGE ROAD TO "TANNER BRIDGE PLACE." Councilman Dean Martin requested that Bill 2004 -104 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2004 -105, sponsored by Councilman Viessman, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2004 -2005 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Bill 2004 -105 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13813: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2004 -106, sponsored by Councilmen BROWN and Crane, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CALLING FOR AN ELECTION TO AMEND ARTICLE III, OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, SECTION 8.2 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO NOMINATIONS. Councilman Kevin Brown requested that Bill 2004 -106 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2004 -107, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, SCHEDULE O (PARKING TIME LIMIT ZONES) (E), (TIME ZONE E), (TWO -HOUR LIMIT) (3) (BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. AND 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) BY THE ADDITION OF PORTIONS OF THE 500 BLOCK OF BROADWAY STREET. Bill 2004 -107 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13814: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 20, 2004 9 RESOLUTIONS RS2004 -11 Adoption of 2003 County Wide Transportation Study for Cole County and City of Jefferson, Missouri (Martin) - A motion was made by Councilman Roy Viessman for adoption, seconded by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler and approved unanimously. RS2004 -12 Approving a Year 2 Action Plan and Certifications for Submission to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (Ferguson) -A motion was made by Councilman Dean Martin for adoption, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey and approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Mayor John Landwehr stated a "New Year's Resolution" for the City will be on the January 3 agenda. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES December 6, 2004, Closed Session Minutes - A motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry for approval, seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel and approved unanimously. UNFINISH ED BUSIN ESS There was no unfinished business brought before the Council at this time. ADJOURN MENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Roy Viessman to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel and approved unanimously at 7:00 P.M.