HomeMy Public PortalAbout20050404REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 4, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of April 4, 2005, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John
Landwehr.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CAL
The following Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler,
Viessman, and Vogel
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
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. CVB Minutes
b. Plumbing Board of Review & Examiners, February 2, 2005
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
Mayor John Landwehr indicated he would like to extend an invitation to Lincoln University
to allow a LU liaison to attend City Council meetings as a liaison to the City following a
presentation from Mr. Greg McAboy at the March 21 Council Meeting. A motion was made
by Councilman Mike Harvey, seconded by Councilman Brian Crane, that the Mayor be
allowed to extend an invitation to Mr. McAboy as an LU student to serve as LU's liaison to
the Council. The motion was approved unanimously. The Mayor indicated he will leave it
up to LU to decide on their own details for this since he will be their liaison to the City.
Mayor John Landwehr reported that he has had meetings recently with the Governor's
Office to discuss state job losses in our area, and that it looks like the number of jobs which
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will be lost in our area will be approximately 200. He stated that resources and economic
development will be available to help those who lose their jobs find other jobs.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS
Councilman Kenneth Ferguson announced a meeting of the Council Annexation and
Growth Committee for Thursday, April 7 at 5:15 P.M.
Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast stated staff will be meeting this Saturday with
some of the citizens in the 179 annexation area to discuss the proposed annexation and
answer any questions the citizens may have. She reported that several such meetings have
already occurred and that the City will be holding several more to make sure the residents
in the area are informed of the issues surrounding annexation well in advance of the actual
annexation.
Councilman Dean Martin announced an Environmental Quality Commission meeting will
be held Thursday, April 7 at 7:00 P.M.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor John Landwehr made the following recommendations for appointments:
Transit Development Plan Steering Committee
1. Missy Bonnot - Chamber of Commerce
2. Carrie Carroll - Downtown Association
3. Jim Casey - Cole County Residential Services
4. Paula Hartsfield - JC School District
5. Steve Billings - MoDOT multi -modal
6. Brian Wekamp - Jefferson City Chapter, National Federation of the
Blind
7. Brian Crane (MPO representative)
8. Dean Martin -(PWP chair)
9. Ken Ferguson - (MPO chairman)
A motion was made by Councilman Roy Viessman for approval of the above appointments,
seconded by Councilman Michael Berry and approved unanimously.
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Appointments to City Boards & Commissions:
BOARD PERSON
TERM EXPIRES & STATUS
Board of Adj Alternate Dan Klindt Sept 2005 Full
Board of Adj Alternate Chuck McPheeters Sept 2005 Full
Board of Adj Alternate Richard Rolsing Sept 2005 Partial
Human Relations Comm Dan Nichols Oct 2007 Full
Housing Authority Jack Curtit Nov 2008 Full
Housing Authority Dora Washington Nov 2008 Full
Env Quality Commission Gil Wommack Nov 2009 Full
CVB Charlie Brzuchalski Dec 207 Full
CVB Joe Lo Monaco Dec 2007 Full
CVB Mike Moscoto Dec 2007 Full
Police Personnel Board Valerie Weber Jan 2008 Full
Police Personnel Board Gerlena Clark Jan 2008 Full
Trans and Traffic Comm Ray Bledsoe June 2006 Full
Trans and Traffic Comm Jeff Ahlers June 2005 Partial
Econ Dev Adv Board Curtis Creagh Oct 2005 Partial
A motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson for approval of the appointments to
Boards and Commissions as recommended, seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman and
approved unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS
Mr. Bernie Fechtel and Mr. Mike Kehoe made a joint presentation on behalf of People for
Parks and Progress and gave a brief recap of the 43 civic events in which the group
participated to get information to the public about upcoming Proposition 1, approval of
Parks Sales Tax and elimination of parks property tax. They thanked several people
associated with the campaign for their hard work. Following their presentation, the Mayor
and Council Members thanked Mr. Fechtel and Mr. Kehoe for their outstanding dedication
to this issue and all the time and effort they have put into it to help ensure its success.
Fire Chief Robert Rennick made a report about the recent fire at the T &T Pallet Company
in the proposed Katy Trail annexation area. A lengthy question and answer period followed
concerning how emergency calls are received and handled based on how the calls are
placed. Chief Rennick referred to his written report which was distributed in the packet for
this Council meeting.
Ms. Nancy Dreisinger and Mr. Bob Weber, members of the Capital City Gateway
Committee, made a presentation in favor of the proposed Katy Trail Annexation. They urged
citizens to vote in favor of the annexation to allow this area to be protected by the City's fire
and police personnel as well as clean up the appearance of what they termed the "City's
front porch" to people coming into Jefferson City.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
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Mr. Joe Wilson, 422 Oberman Place, made a presentation in support of the Parks Sales
Tax and in opposition to the proposed Katy Trail area annexation.
Ms. Peggy Smart, property owner in the proposed Katy Trail annexation area, made a
presentation in opposition to the proposed annexation. She answered questions asked by
the Mayor and City Council. She distributed copies of a letter received by property owners
in the area from the Holts Summit Fire Protection District dated February 12, 2002. She
stated that she was made aware in the last few weeks that the area is not covered by any
fire protection district, and that if the annexation fails the property owners will be asking to
be included in the Holts Summit Fire Protection District.
COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Several Councilmen commented on the Katy Trail annexation area and stated they feel
issues surrounding the recent T &T Pallet Company fire make it apparent that the area
needs to become part of the city to afford protection to both the property owners in the area
as well as to children who participate in sports in the sports fields in the area.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were on the agenda for Council approval by Consent:
a. Minutes of Council Meetings: March 18 Brown Bag, March 21 Pre - Meeting
and Regular Meeting
Bid 2199 - Four Wheel Utility Vehicle, Community Development, Parking
Division
Mayor John Landwehr indicated that the Council requested at its pre- meeting immediately
preceding this meeting that item (b) be removed and held over until the April 18 Council
meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Roy Viessman to approve Item (a) of the
Consent Agenda with item (b) being held over until April 18, seconded by Councilman
Brian Crane, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2004 -158, 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 A TOTAL OF 0.74 ACRE BEHIND LAND TO BE
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ADDRESSED IN THE 1300 BLOCK OF WEST STADIUM BOULEVARD; INCLUDING
SPECIFICALLY REZONING 0.09 ACRE FROM RD ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO
C -O OFFICE COMMERCIAL AND REZONING 0.65 ACRE FROM C -O OFFICE COMMERCIAL TO
RD ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL; ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOCATED IN SECTION 14,
TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI AND
ENDORSING AMENDMENTS ON THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN TO REFLECT SUCH CHANGES.
Bill 2004 -159, 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 1.43 ACRES FROM C -O OFFICE COMMERCIAL TO C -2
GENERAL COMMERCIAL LAND LOCATED IN THE 1200 BLOCK OF WEST STADIUM
BOULEVARD, IN SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY,
COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI.
Bill 2004 -160, 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 RD ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C -2
GENERAL COMMERCIAL 5.83 ACRES IN THE 1200 BLOCK OF WEST STADIUM BOULEVARD
AND 2400 BLOCK OF WEST EDGEWOOD DRIVE, ALSO BEING LOCATED IN SECTION 14,
TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI AND
ENDORSING AMENDMENTS ON THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN TO REFLECT SUCH CHANGE.
Bill 2004 -161, 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 RD ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C -2
GENERAL COMMERCIAL 5.94 ACRES TO BE ACCESSED FROM THE 1300 BLOCK OF CREEK
TRAIL DRIVE LOCATED IN SECTION 14, 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.
City Planner Janice McMillan gave a summary pertaining to Bills 2004 -158 through 2004-
161 since they all pertain to the same development. Several questions were asked, and
since Mike Bates, the engineer, and Mr. Lewis, the developer, were both present, the
Council asked them to come forward to answer their questions.
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Bill 2004 -162, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING A RIGHT -OF -WAY ON BERYL STREET, SUBJECT TO THE
RETENTION OF EASEMENT RIGHTS
Bill 2004 -163, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A
CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES IN A PORTION OF
HERITAGE HOLLOW SUBDIVISION.
Bill 2004 -164, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, SCHEDULE H, (YIELD SIGNS),
AND SCHEDULE G (STOP INTERSECTIONS), PERTAINING TO THE INTERSECTION
OF MULBERRY STREET AT EAST ELM STREET.
Bill 2004 -165, sponsored by Councilman Viessman, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 2
AND CHAPTER 35 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
CHANGING THE DIVISION NAME TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Bill 2004 -166, sponsored by Councilmen Layton and Brown, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PROVIDING FOR THE
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF REAL PROPERTY CONTIGUOUS TO, AND LYING
SOUTH OF THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS, INTO THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
LOCATED IN SECTION 20 IN TOWNSHIP 44, RANGE 12 WEST IN THE COUNTY OF
COLE, STATE OF MISSOURI, AND AMENDING SECTION 1 -17 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DEFINING THE EXISTING CITY BOUNDARY BY
ADDING ONE NEW SUB - SECTION PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2004 -152, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KEN KAUFFMAN &
SONS EXCAVATING FOR THE ROUTE T BORE AND JACK PROJECT (NO.
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Bill 2004 -152 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13858:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler,
Viessman, and Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2004 -153, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF SURPLUS FUNDS FOR WATERVALVE
REPLACEMENT AND INSPECTION OF THE WATER TOWER LOCATED IN NORTH
JEFFERSON CITY.
Bill 2004 -153 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13859:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler,
Viessman, and Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2004 -154, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE IX, DIVISION 2, OF THE CITY CODE IN REGARDS TO THE PURCHASING
POLICIES OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 2004 -154 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13860:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler,
Viessman, and Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2004 -155, sponsored by Councilman Crane, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
FOR OPERATION OF JCTV.
Bill 2004 -155 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13861:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler,
Viessman, and Vogel
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Nay: None
Bill 2004 -156, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ALELCO, INC FOR
EMERGENCY GENERATORS
Bill 2004 -156 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13862:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler,
Viessman, and Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2004 -157, sponsored by Councilman Viessman, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 7,
SECTIONS 301 REGARDING THE BOARD OF ELECTRIC EXAMINERS AND REVIEW,
AND SECTION 307 REGARDING THE BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS AND
REVIEW BY ALLOWING NON - RESIDENTS TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
Councilman Roy Viessman requested that Bill 2004 -157 be placed on the Informal
Calendar at this time.
INFORMAL CALENDAR
There were no items on the Informal Calendar for consideration at this time.
RESOLUTIONS
There were no resolutions brought before the Council at this time.
SCHEDULED REPORTS
There were no reports schedule for this time.
NEW BUSINESS
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City Administrator Rich Mays explained the necessity to issue sewer revenue bonds in
connection with the bond issue which was approved by the voters in 2000. He indicated that
a Special Council meeting will be needed to pass an ordinance authorizing the sale of
bonds associated with that issue. Following brief discussion, the Council agreed to have
the meeting on May 4 at 5:30 P.M.
Councilman Kevin Brown stated that since there needs to be a Finance Committee meeting
that perhaps they can combine the two meetings. The Council agreed to have the Finance
Committee meeting immediately following the May 4 Special Council meeting.
Councilman Kevin Brown suggested that the City invite city employees who have been
deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan attend a meeting and be thanked by the Mayor and City
Council and the City for their service to the country.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business brought before the Council at this time.
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
Closed Session Minutes of March 21, 2005: A motion was made by Councilman Michael
Berry for approval of the minutes, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey and approved
unanimously.
GO INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor John Landwehr stated that, pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of
Missouri, the Council will go into Closed Session to discuss the following:
Personnel [Sec. 610.021(3)]
A motion was made by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler to go into Closed Session,
seconded by Councilman Michael Berry, and approved unanimously by the following roll -
call vote at 8:00 P.M.:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler,
Viessman, and Vogel
Nay: None