HomeMy Public PortalAbout20050418 NEW COUNCILREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 18, 2005 - NEW COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of April 18, 2005, was convened at 7:35 P.M. by Mayor John
Landwehr, immediately following the administering of the Oaths of Office to newly - elected
City officials and seating of the New Council.
ROLL CAL
The following Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Pope,
Schnitzler, and Vogel
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
Mayor John Landwehr announced nominations were now open for President Pro Tempore
for the 2005 -2006 Council year.
Councilman Mike Harvey nominated Councilman Edith Vogel, seconded by Councilman
Michael Berry. No further nominations were brought forward. Councilman Vogel was then
elected unanimously.
ELECTION OF PLANNING & ZONING REPRESENTATIVE & ALTERNATE
Mayor John Landwehr announced nominations were now open for Council representative
to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Representative: Councilman Kenneth Ferguson nominated Councilman Kevin Brown,
seconded by Councilman Michael Berry. No further nominations were brought forward.
Councilman Brown was then elected unanimously.
Alternate: Councilman Kevin Brown nominated Councilman Dean Martin, seconded by
Councilman Mike Harvey. No further nominations were brought forward. Councilman Martin
was then elected unanimously.
Councilman Kevin Brown explained that the Representative and Alternate serve as liaison
to both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment meetings. They
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decide between the two of them who wants to attend which meeting so that the Council is
represented at both.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
There were no Council liaison reports made at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS
Mayor John Landwehr announced that Councilman Michael Berry has indicated he may
have to leave this meeting early to take care of some other business.
Mayor John Landwehr announced that he has recently appointed Mr. Duane Schreimann
to the Board of Trustees of the Heinrichs Estate.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS
Mayor John Landwehr indicated that a presentation is scheduled at this time which includes
a power point presentation, and suggested a brief recess to allow the presenters time to set
up their equipment. A five - minute recess was called at this point in the meeting.
*Councilman Michael Berry left the meeting at this point
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS
The Council reconvened at 7:45 P.M. with the following Council Members present:
Present: Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Pope, Schnitzler,
and Vogel
Absent: Berry
A presentation was made Mr. Paul Ozier and his associates regarding the planned future
development in connection with the Heisinger Bluffs / St. Joseph's Home. Following his
power point presentation, he indicated that his organization will be asking the Council in the
near future to adopt a resolution in support of their project. Mayor John Landwehr asked
that the group circulate a draft of the resolution to the Council well in advance of the
meeting at which they will be asked to vote on it. Mr. Ozier responded that they would be
happy to do that.
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PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
There were no presentations made from the gallery.
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. Bid 2214 - Uniform Shirts, Fire Dept.
b. Authorizing Renewal of Grant Agreement with Cole County Special Services
A motion was made by Councilman Edith Vogel to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2005 -1, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE
BONDS (STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM) SERIES 2005A OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING AND IMPROVING THE
CITY'S SEWERAGE SYSTEM; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF THE
BONDS AND THE AGREEMENTS MADE BY THE CITY TO FACILITATE AND PROTECT
THEIR PAYMENT; AND AUTHORIZING A NO— INTEREST LOAN FROM THE WATER
AND WASTEWATER LOAN REVOLVING FUND OR THE WATER AND WASTEWATER
LOAN FUND OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI AND PRESCRIBING OTHER RELATED
MATTERS.
City Administrator Rich Mays explained that the Council will need to place this on the
Informal Calendar at its May 2 Council Meeting, and that a Special Council Meeting has
been scheduled for May 4 to vote on it that day after the bond sale occurs.
Bill 2005 -2, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING,
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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.
Bill 2005 -3, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MEYER ELECTRIC
COMPANY FOR THE DOWNTOWN STREET LIGHTING PROJECT.
Bill 2005 -4, sponsored by Councilmen Ferguson and Harvey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ALFORD TREE
SERVICE FOR WOODLAND /FAIRVIEW CEMETERY TREE REMOVAL AND TRIMMING.
Bill 2005 -5, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 5
OF THE CITY CODE, SECTION 5 -22, PERTAINING TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR
SPAYING, NEUTERING, AND RABIES INOCULATION FOR ADOPTED ANIMALS
Bill 2005 -6, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2004 -2005
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY RECLASSIFYING A POSITION
WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION.
Bill 2005 -7, 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 RECLASSIFYING A POSITION
WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
SCHEDULED REPORTS
There were no reports schedule for this time.
NEW BUSINESS
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Approval of 2005 -2006 Council Meeting Schedule: A motion was made by Councilman
Edith Vogel to approve the schedule as presented, seconded by Councilman Cindy Layton,
and approved unanimously.
Mayor John Landwehr reminded the Council and city staff required to do so, that May 1 is
the deadline for filing Personal Financial Disclosure forms with the Missouri Ethics
Commission.
UNFINISH
ED BUSINESS
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 Kenneth Ferguson for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Cindy Layton,
and approved unanimously AT 8:15 p.m.