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Home My Public Portal About20041206REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2004 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of December 6, 2004, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. Prayer was offered by Councilman Edith Vogel, 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, and Vogel Absent: None A quorum was declared present. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2003 County -wide Transportation Study for Cole County, Missouri, and Jefferson City, Missouri - City Planner Janice McMillan gave the Council a report on this issue on behalf of the City staff, and stated that a resolution to adopt the report will be on the December 20 City Council agenda. Following staff's presentation, no one present came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the reported study. 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. b. c. d. e. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, October 27, 2004 Liquor Control Board, October 12, 2004 October 2004 Finance Report CVB Minutes Parks & Recreation Commission, October 11, 2004 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2004 2 f. Human Relations Commission, October 12, 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, December 7, at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor John Landwehr recommended the following appointment for City Council approval: 1. Economic Development Advisory Board - Chris Wrigley A motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry for approval of the appointment as recommended, seconded by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Ms. Jill Johnson, Convention & Visitors' Bureau made a brief presentation regarding highlights of the CVB's budget. She stated the Council will receive a copy of the marketing plan in the next couple of weeks. Following her presentation, Councilman Michael Berry stated that he does not believe billboards are an effective method of promoting the City, and he urged the CVB to consider means other than billboards for that purpose. Ms. Johnson indicated that they will have data from a report that will tell them the effectiveness of their promotional tools in the near future. Mayor John Landwehr asked if the CVB would share that information with the Council when it becomes available. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2004 3 Mr. Clyde Angle, 3618 W. Gordon Drive, made comments regarding two issues: the public Library and the use of West McCarty Street property owned by the City and the Housing Authority. Mr. Angle stated he believes the Library should remain in the downtown area, and that the City should consider using the West McCarty Street property for additional parking and a "welcoming center" for visitors. Following his presentations, the Council asked questions. COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mayor John Landwehr stated he agreed with Mr. Angle regarding the issue of the public Library remaining in the central business district area. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were on the agenda for Council approval by Consent: a. c. Minutes of Council Meetings: November 12 Brown Bag, November 15 Pre - Meeting and Regular Meeting Proposal 2103 (RENEWAL, Year 2), Contract with New World Recycling for Transporting & Recycling Materials, Community Development Approval of Stream Mechanic Training Seminar d. Approval of CVB Budget A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Kevin Brown, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 a. Bid 2026 (RENEWAL - Year 3), Clothing & Operational Supplies, Police Dept. b. Bid 2172, Granular Quicklime, Community Development Wastewater Plant c. Bid 2175, Dry Polymer, Community Development Wastewater Plant A motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry for approval of the bids as presented, seconded by Councilman Dean Martin and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2004 4 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 -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 -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 -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 -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. Several questions were asked of City Planner Janice McMillan by the Council, and discussion was held on the matter. Bill 2004 -104, sponsored by Councilmen BERRY and Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING THE NAME OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2004 5 THE 2500 BLOCK OF TANNER BRIDGE ROAD TO "TANNER BRIDGE PLACE." 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 -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. Bill 2004 -107, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, SCHEDULE 0 (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. BILLS PENDING Bill 2004 -98, sponsored by Councilmen FERGUSON and Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS WITH AMERENUE FOR STREETLIGHTS IN THE ALGOA ANNEXATION AREA. Bill 2004 -98 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13805: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2004 6 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 THE JEFFERSON CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOVERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF WEST EDGEWOOD DRIVE. Councilman Kenneth Ferguson requested that Bill 2004 -89 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on final passage. Bill 2004 -89, having previously been read third time by title, was placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13806: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2004 -96, sponsored by Councilmen VIESSMAN and Crane, 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. Councilman Roy Viessman requested that Bill 2004 -96 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on final passage. A motion was made by Councilman Roy Viessman to accept the substitute Bill 2004 -96 which was distributed in the December 3 City Council packets, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson and approved unanimously. Following discussion, Bill 2004 -96 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as substituted, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13807: Aye: Berry, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel Nay: Brown SCHEDULED REPORTS Councilman Dean Martin, made a brief report on the status of the City Bidding Procedures and Policies issues which are being discussed by the committee charged with that issue. He indicated a final report should be forthcoming within the next 60 days, and Mayor John Landwehr asked City Clerk Phyllis Powell to place the issue on the agenda to receive another update at the second Council Meeting in February. Councilman Brian Crane gave a report on the Council Rules Committee. He stated the committee will meet again tomorrow (Dec. 7) night, and that the committee should be able to give the Council its final recommendations at the December 20 Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2004 7 NEW BUSINESS Nomination of Fourth Ward City Council Candidate - Councilman Kevin Brown nominated Cindy Layton to fill the Fourth Ward City Council position recently vacated by the resignation of Councilman Bob Weber. The nomination was seconded by Councilman Michael Berry. Following a brief discussion, the Council agreed to schedule the Public Forums to allow the Council, staff, and citizens to meet and interview Ms. Layton on Friday, December 17. The first forum will be held immediately following the 12:00 P.M. Brown Bag and Public Works & Planning Committee Meetings. The second forum will be held that same day at 5:30 P.M. to allow people to attend after they get off work. Following the forums, the Council will vote on the nomination at the December 20 City Council meeting. Councilman Kenneth Ferguson asked if it would be appropriate for the City to recognize the Blair Oaks Falcons football team for recently winning the state championship. The Mayor and City Council agreed that would be a great idea, and suggested that Councilman Ferguson find out when would be the most convenient time for their coach and team members to attend a City Council meeting for that. Councilman Mike Harvey announced that the "Moving Wall" Vietnam War Memorial display will be in Jefferson City in November 2005. He stated that 30,000 visitors are expected to come view the wall, and that an exact location and details will be forthcoming. Mayor John Landwehr asked Councilman Harvey to contact Jill Johnson at the CVB and inform her of this so that she can be of assistance if needed to coordinate this event. UNFINISH ED BUSIN ESS There was no unfinished business brought before the Council at this time. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Minutes of the November 1 and November 15, 2004, Closed Session meetings - A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for approval of the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry 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: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2004 8 Legal Actions [Sec. 610.021.(1)] Personnel [Sec. 610.021(3)] A motion was made by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler to go into Closed Session, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote at 7:10 P.M.: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel Nay: None