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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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 18, 2005 - NEW COUNCIL 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 18, 2005 - NEW COUNCIL 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, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 18, 2005 - NEW COUNCIL 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 18, 2005 - NEW COUNCIL 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.