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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20060717REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 17, 2006 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of July 17, 2006, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. Prayer was offered by Councilman Mike Harvey, 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, Pope, Schnitzler and Vogel Absent: None A quorum was declared present. AMENDMENT TO AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Edith Vogel to amend the agenda by adding Resolution RS2006 -12 for consideration by the Council tonight, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously. RS2006 -12 will be considered under the Resolutions portion of the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Changing Name of 300 Block of Schellridge Road to Jaycee Drive: A presentation was made on behalf of staff by City Planner Janice McMillan. Following her presentation, she answered questions asked by the Council. The following persons spoke in favor of the issue: Mr. Kit Royer, 2623 Schellridge Road, asked the Council to pass Bill 2006 -28 in its substituted format to allow the persons who currently have a Schellridge Road address to keep that address. Mr. David Overfelt, 347 Schellridge Road, also spoke in favor of allowing Schellridge Road residents to retain their addresses. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 17, 2006 2 Mr. Wayne Linhardt, 341 Schellridge Road, spoke in favor of Substitute Bill 2006 -28. Ms. Judy Warson, 340 Schellridge Road, also spoke in favor of Substitute Bill 2006 -28. No one present requested to speak in opposition to the issue. Mayor John Landwehr declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and announced the Council would now take up the associated legislation. Councilman Dean Martin requested that Bill 2006 -28, as substituted, be removed from the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2006 -28, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING THE NAME OF SCHELLRIDGE ROAD IN THE 300 BLOCK TO JAYCEE DRIVE. Councilman Dean Martin requested that Bill 2006 -28 be placed on the Informal Calendar. Upon a request by Mayor John Landwehr for a ruling on parliamentary procedure, City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus stated that the request to place the bill on the Informal Calendar was made before the third reading of the bill, and should have been made after third reading. Bill 2006 -28, as substituted at the June 30 Council Meeting, was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14064: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Pope, Schnitzler, and Vogel Nay: None 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. Board of Adjustment, July 11, 2006 b. Parks and Recreation Commission, June 12, 2006 c. Historic Preservation Commission, June 13, 2006 COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Brian Crane announced that the JCTV Steering Committee was making a lot of progress and will continue to develop a plan to create a better JCTV. He stated the next meeting will be held on July 27. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 17, 2006 3 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS Councilman Kenneth Ferguson announced a meeting of the CAPG committee will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, July 18, at 7:30 A.M. Councilman Kenneth Ferguson announced that the next meeting of the Cole County Jail Committee will be held Thursday, July 20, at 6:00 P.M. Councilman Dean Martin announced that a Public Works & Planning Committee meeting will be held at 5:30 P.M. on Thursday, July 20. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Ms. Carrie Carroll, 916 Topaz Court, made a presentation to give a status report on progress and events of issues pertinent to the downtown business district. Following her report, Mayor John Landwehr thanked her for her hard work on behalf of the businesses in the downtown area. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Thomas Luebbering, 100 St. Mary's Medica Plaza, made a presentation urging the passage of Resolution RS2006 -9. Following his presentation, the Council asked if he had seen the substitute version of RS2006 -9, and if he was in agreement to the language in that substitute. Mr. Luebbering stated he had seen it, and that St. Mary's has no problem at all with the substitute language. Mr. Clyde Angle, 3618 W. Gordon Drive, made a presentation regarding the downtown business district, the Cole County jail issue, and the issue of municipal court as it related to the new proposed County Jail. Following his presentation, no questions were asked. COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY! No comments were made at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 17, 2006 4 CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent at this time. Mayor John Landwehr stated that Councilman Pope had requested individual consideration of items (b) and (c). a. Minutes of June 30 City Council Meeting b. Authorizing Amendment to Ground Lease with Jefferson City Flying Services c. Authorizing Amendment to Ground Lease with Dr. Ned Hug d. Change Order No. 1 with Lehman Construction, LLC for 2006 Sanitary Sewer Replacement e. Change Order No. 2 with Lehman Construction, LLC for 2006 Sanitary Sewer Replacement f. Authorizing Extension of Firefighters' Wellness & Fitness Program Agreement with Capital Regional Medical Center Councilman Kevin Brown stated he believes the lease rates at the airport are too low. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry to table items (b) and (c) until more information can be presented on the issue of lease rates at the airport. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cindy Layton, and approved unanimously. Mayor John Landwehr asked if it would be possible for this issue to be placed on the agenda for Thursday night's Public Works & Planning Committee meeting. Community Development Director Pat Sullivan stated he would amend the agenda accordingly. A motion was then made by Councilman Kevin Brown to approve items a, d, e, and f of the ConsentAgenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2006 -29, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EVERS AND COMPANY FOR AUDITING SERVICES. Following a lengthy discussion, Councilman Mike Harvey asked for a copy of the bid information on the other local bidders on this project. Finance Director Steve Schlueter stated he will send a copy of that information to all the Council Members in Friday's packet. Bill 2006 -30, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 17, 2006 5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBINSON CLEANERS FOR UNIFORM CLEANING. Bill 2006 -31, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STOKES ELECTRIC CO. FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES. Bill 2006 -32, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: Councilman Brown stated that Bill 2006 -32 had been removed from the agenda before publishing and distribution. Bill 2006 -33, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC TRANSIT CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION. Bill 2006 -34, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC TRANSIT OPERATING GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYAND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION. Bill 2006 -35, sponsored by Councilman Layton, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SCHELLRIDGE NORTH SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2006 -36, sponsored by Councilman Layton, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI PROVIDING FOR THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF REAL PROPERTY CONTIGUOUS TO, AND LYING NORTH OF THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS, INTO THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, LOCATED IN SECTION 33, IN TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 17, 2006 6 BOUNDARY BY ADDING ONE NEW SUB - SECTION PERTAINING TO THE SAME SUBJECT. Bill 2006 -37, sponsored by Councilman Layton, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MADELINE'S PARK NORTH SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2006 -38, sponsored by Councilmen Pope and Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ARTICLE III, OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, SECTION 3.2 BY DELETING SUBSECTION (D) PERTAINING TO TERM LIMITS FOR COUNCIL PERSONS. Councilman Dean Martin asked if it was the intention of the sponsors to also include the Mayor. Councilman Bryan Pope stated that at this time, he did not have any intention to include the Mayor since the Mayor and City Council are separate in their functions and responsibilities, but would welcome comments from the Council on whether the Mayor should be included. BILLS PENDING There were no bills pending at this time. INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 2006 -28 was removed from the Informal Calendar and acted upon during the Public Hearings portion of the agenda. RESOLUTIONS RS2006 -9 Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding for St. Mary's Interchange (Brown) Councilman Michael Berry explained the Substitute Resolution RS2006 -9 which was previously distributed to the Council. Following his comments, he made a motion to accept the Substitute, seconded by Councilman Kevin Brown, and approved unanimously. A motion was then made by Councilman Bryan Pope for the adoption of RS2006 -9, as substituted, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry, and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 17, 2006 7 Mayor John Landwehr requested that City Clerk Phyllis Powell add to the first Council Meeting agenda of each month a report on the status of the Highway 179 interchange project. RS2006 -11 Authorizing City Administrator to Lease Parking Spaces (Schnitzler) A motion was made by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler for adoption of RS2006 -11 as presented, seconded by Councilman Brian Crane, and approved unanimously. RS2006 -12 Endorsing application for DREAM Grant for Jefferson City Business District (Vogel) A motion was made by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler for adoption of RS2006 -12 as presented, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry, and approved unanimously. SCHEDULED REPORTS No reports were scheduled to be given at this time. NEW BUSINESS No new business was brought before the Council at this time. UNFINISH ED BUSINESS Councilman Kenneth Ferguson referenced a report on gang activity in the city and stated he still has concerns, specifically about the areas of Elizabeth Street and Ash Street. He asked several questions of Police Chief Roger Schroeder, A lengthy discussion was held regarding the issue of crimes committed in the city by people who are not citizens of the city. Mayor John Landwehr reminded the Council that Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler had announced his resignation from the Council effective tomorrow, July 18, due to the fact that he and his family are moving to the Fourth Ward in the city. The Mayor and several Council members voiced their appreciation of Councilman Schnitzler's contribution to the city and urged him to continue participating in local leadership, including returning to the City Council sometime in the future. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 17, 2006 8 GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Mayor John Landwehr stated that, Pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the Chair would entertain a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: a. Real Estate [Sec. 610.021.(2)] A motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry to go into Closed Session, seconded by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote at 7:30 P.M.: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Pope, Schnitzler, and Vogel Nay: None