HomeMy Public PortalAbout20050307REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 7, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of March 7, 2005, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John
Landwehr.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Cindy Layton, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CAL
The following Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman,
and Vogel
Absent: Ferguson
A quorum was declared present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Accepting Preliminary and Final PUD Plan for 3230 West Truman Boulevard
City Planner Janice McMillan made a presentation on behalf of the city to give background
details on the proposed plan. Following her presentation, no one present came forward to
speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed plan. Mayor John Landwehr declared the
evidentiary portion of this public hearing concluded, and that the Council will now take up
Bill 2004 -140 which pertains to this issue.
Bill 2004 -140, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PUD PLAN FOR 3230 WEST TRUMAN BOULEVARD,
LOCATED ON LOTS 9 AND 10 IN JULMAR SUBDIVISION, SECTION 4.
Bill 2004 -140 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13846:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and
Vogel
Nay: None
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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. CAMPO Board of Directors, December 15, 2004
b. Board of Electrical Examiners & Review, July 27, 2004
c. Economic Development Advisory Board, January 19, 2005
d. Public Works & Planning Committee, January 14 and 20, 2005
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
No liaison reports were given at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS
Mayor John Landwehr read a proclamation for Jefferson City Girl Scout Council week, and
members of Girl Scouts from Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Lawson Elementary
School were present to accept the proclamation.
Councilman Brian Crane announced a Council Rules Committee Meeting will be held
tomorrow night, March 8, at 6:00 PM at City Hall.
Parks & Recreation Director Bill Lockwood announced the 43rd annual Ice Show, as well
as the Ice Skating competition, are both coming up in the near future. He stated several
hundred skaters will be participating in these events, many of whom will be coming in from
out of town.
Mayor John Landwehr recognized that there were some Boy Scouts present and asked
them to identify themselves. The Scout Leader identified members of Troop 1 from First
United Methodist Church who were present to work on their merit badges.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor John Landwehr recommended the following appointments to City Boards and
Commissions for Council approval:
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Board
Submarine Committee
University Extension
Human Relations
Commission
Human Relations
Commission
TIF Commission
Person
Herman Smith
Judi Kaiser
William Edwards
Lori Chowdhury
Term Expires
no ending date
Feb 2006
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Term Status
Partial
Full
Full
Tom Reichard April 2006 Partial
A motion was made by Councilman Roy Viessman to approve the appointments as
recommended, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey and approved unanimously.
Mayor John Landwehr announced that he has recently appointed the following four
members of the committee recently approved to study government efficiency, and those
persons have consented to serve. He stated he is still awaiting a reply from a fifth member
and will announce that member at a later date:
Former Councilman Charles W. Jackson
Former Mayor George Hartsfield
Councilman Michael Berry
Councilman Kevin Brown
He explained these folks will be setting some parameters for such a study, and not
performing the study itself.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS
Mr. Mike Kehoe and Mr. Duane Schreimann made a joint presentation on behalf of
People for Parks and Progress. The reported the campaign now has almost $19,000 in its
campaign account, over 300 signs, and tv and radio ads lined up for ten days before the
election. They will also be making several presentations to various civic organizations in
the next several weeks. Citizens were asked to contact Mr. Schreimann if they would like
to obtain a yard sign.
Ms. Nancy Dreisinger made a presentation on behalf of the Capital City Gateway
Committee. She reported the committee will be doing a direct mail of two different postcards
to frequent voters urging them to vote for the proposed Katy Trail annexation. A brief
discussion was held and questions asked about the impact of the annexation to the city.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
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There were no presentations from the gallery made at this time.
COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Councilman Roy Viessman thanked the persons putting all the time and effort into both the
parks sales tax issue and the Katy Trail annexation issue.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were on the agenda for Council approval by Consent:
a. Minutes of Council Meetings: February 17 Brown Bag, February 21 Pre -
Meeting and Regular Meeting
Bid 2205 - Communication Equipment, Secondary PSAP, Police Dept.
c. Bid 2207 - Portable and Mobile Radios, Police Dept.
(RENEWAL) Agreement with Midwest ATC Service, Inc. for Control Tower
Operation
A motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2004 -145, 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 FROM RS -2 SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO M -1 LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL, FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 2225 IDLEWOOD ROAD, LOCATED
IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE
COUNTY, MISSOURI AND ENDORSING AN AMENDMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENT
PLAN MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REFLECT SUCH CHANGE.
Bill 2004 -146, 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 FROM RA -2 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C -O
OFFICE COMMERCIAL, FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 525 ELLIS BOULEVARD,
LOCATED IN SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON
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CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI AND ENDORSING AN AMENDMENT ON THE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REFLECT SUCH
CHANGE.
Bill 2004 -147, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TRANSYSTEMS
CORPORATION FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
Bill 2004 -148, 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 2005 MILLING AND OVERLAY PROJECT (NO.
Bill 2004 -149, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (S), (LOADING ZONES),
SUBPARAGRAPH (B), (PASSENGER OR SPECIAL LOADING ZONES), OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF MONROE
STREET.
Bill 2004 -150, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID
PROPERTY.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2004 -140, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PUD PLAN FOR 3230 WEST TRUMAN BOULEVARD,
LOCATED ON LOTS 9 AND 10 IN JULMAR SUBDIVISION, SECTION 4.
(See Public Hearings above)
Bill 2004 -141, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 8 -61
OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO ADOPTION OF THE 2005 FLOOD INSURANCE
RATE MAPS FOR THOSE PORTIONS OF THE CITY SITUATED IN CALLAWAY COUNTY.
Bill 2004 -141 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as
substituted at the February 21, 2005, meeting, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance
13847 :
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and
Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2004 -142, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 8 -61
OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO ADOPTION OF THE 2005 FLOOD INSURANCE
RATE MAPS FOR THOSE PORTIONS OF THE CITY SITUATED IN CALLAWAY COUNTY.
Bill 2004 -142 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13848:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and
Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2004 -143, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, 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 CITY PARKING LOT NO. 12.
Bill 2004 -143 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13849:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and
Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2004 -144, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OFJEFFERSON ,SCHEDULE H, (YIELD SIGNS), BY
THE ADDITION OF ST. MARY'S BOULEVARD AT WILLIAM STREET; AND AMENDING
SCHEDULE G (STOP INTERSECTIONS), BY THE REMOVAL OF A PORTION OF ST.
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MARY'S BOULEVARD.
Bill 2004 -144 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13850:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and
Vogel
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
There were no items on the Informal Calendar for consideration at this time.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2004 -16 Adoption of Annual Affirmative Action Plan (Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson,
Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel) - Tabled from
February 21, 2005, Council Meeting.
Human Resources Director Gail Strope explained the corrections to page 40 of the Plan
which she distributed at the 5:45 Pre - Meeting, and stated that corrected page will be
substituted for the previously distributed page 40 to correct figures in one paragraph. A
motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry to adopt Resolution RS2004 -16, seconded
by Councilman Cindy Layton and approved unanimously.
SCHEDULED REPORTS
There were no reports schedule for this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Dean Martin announced that a draft of a purchasing policies ordinance has
been distributed and asked for input on it before it is introduced at the March 21 meeting.
Councilman Kevin Brown reminded citizens that the "storm season" is upon us and that he
has already received calls from constituents regarding refuse blowing onto their property
from adjoining properties. He urged citizens to make sure their containers are secured to
prevent problems with this.
Mayor John Landwehr mentioned the citizen evaluation forms which are available near the
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City Council Chambers, in the Administration Department, and in the Community
Development Department. He urged citizens to let him know how staff is doing in their
interaction with the public.
Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast made comments regarding the AmerenUE
grant which she recently learned had been awarded. She indicated she learned about it too
late to get it on this agenda, but distributed information tonight so that the Council could be
prepared to suspend rules on an ordinance at the March 21 meeting in order to accept this
grant and authorize a supplemental appropriation for the funds.
UNFINISHED BUSIN
ESS
There was no unfinished business brought forward at this time.
ADJOURNMENT "!
There being no further business brought before the Council at this time, a motion for
adjournment was made by Councilman Michael Berry, seconded by Councilman Brian
Crane, and approved unanimously at 6:55 P.M.