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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20060905REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of September 5, 2006, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. Prayer was offered by Councilman Cindy Layton, 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, and Vogel Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ELECTION OF N EW WARD TWO COUNCIL MEMBER A roll -call vote was held to determine the election of the new Ward Two Council Member. The results of the vote were as follow: Pete Oetting: Richard Koon: Brown, Crane, Harvey, Pope, and Vogel Berry, Ferguson, Layton, and Martin City Clerk Phyllis Powell administered the Oath of Office to the newly - elected Council Member, Pete Oetting. ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER Presentation of plaque to former Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler. Mr. Schnitzler was present to accept the plaque, and several Council Members thanked him for his service to the city and encouraged him to continue being active in public service. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 2 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. CAMPO Board, May 24, 2006 JCTV Steering Committee, June 29 and July 27, 2006 CVB Minutes and Reports (available in City Clerk's Office) COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Brian Crane announced that the JCTV Steering Committee will present a plan to the Council at the September 18 City Council meeting, and requested that it be placed on the agenda. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS No announcements were made at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor John Landwehr recommended the following appointments to the Council for approval: (a) Councilman Pete Oetting to following: 1. Annexation & Growth Committee 2. Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 3. Environmental Services Committee 4. Finance Committee 5. Public Works & Planning Committee 6. Site Development Review 7. Transportation & Traffic Commission (Liaison) 8. Ad Hoc Council Rules Review Committee (b) Councilman Cindy Layton to the following: 1. Economic Development Advisory Board A motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson for approval of the appointments as presented, seconded by Councilman Kevin Brown, and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 3 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Recognition of Detective Mark Edwards - Optimist Club Officer of the Year Award Recipient. Chief Roger Schroeder gave a brief history of the service Detective Edwards has given to the City's Police Department. Following his comments, Mayor John Landwehr thanked Detective Edwards and commended him for his outstanding service to the citizens of Jefferson City. A proclamation was presented to Ms. Allegra Harrison, Holly Smothers, and Rita Connell, Daughters of the American Revolution, in honor of United States Constitution Week. Both Ms. Harrison and Ms. Connell made comments about their organization's activities in commemoration of Constitution Week and distributed bookmarks to the Council which they provide to students in Jefferson City's schools. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mayor John Landwehr made comments to honor formerJefferson City Municipal Judge and City Councilman, Clyde Angle, who died in an accident on August 28. He offered condolences to Mrs. Angle and the two daughters who survive Mr. Angle. COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY No comments were made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent at this time. MayorJohn Landwehr stated that Councilman Pope had requested individual consideration of items (b) and (c). a. Minutes of August 18, August 21, and August 24, 2006 City Council Meetings b. (RENEWAL) Lease Agreement with Cerini Investments A motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 4 Bill 2006 -56, sponsored by Councilmen Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Pope, and Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR 2007. Bill 2006 -57, 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 RU RURAL USE TO M -1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 3015 MILITIA DRIVE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 50 AND MILITIA DRIVE, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI. Bill 2006 -58, 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 RS -2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C -2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL, THE PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 2229 CHRISTY DRIVE, LOCATED IN PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23 AND PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, 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. Councilman Kevin Brown asked for a staff reconciliation of the comments made about site distance in some of the documentation. City Planner Janice McMillan stated they will look at the site distance considerations. BILLS PENDING Bill 2006 -52, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2006, TO OCTOBER 31, 2007, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. Councilman Kevin Brown requested that Bill 2006 -52 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 5 Bill 2006 -54, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY. Bill 2006 -54 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown to amend the property list by the addition of two items contained in the memorandum previously distributed to the Council, motion was seconded by Councilman Brian Crane, and approved unanimously. Bill 2006 -54 was then passed, as amended, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14087: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR Bill 2006 -43, sponsored by Councilman Layton, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 35, ZONING CODE TEXT PERTAINING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICTS. Councilman Cindy Layton requested that Bill 2006 -43 be removed from the Informal Calendar. Bill 2006 -43 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Brian Crane informed the Council he will be voting against this for the reasons he mentioned at the August 21 Council meeting. Bill 2006 -43 was then passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14088: Aye: Berry, Brown, Ferguson, Layton, Martin, Pope, and Vogel Nay: Crane, Harvey, and Oetting RESOLUTIONS RS2006 -14 Endorsing Easter Seals Missouri, Inc. Neighborhood Assistance Program (Vogel) Staff: Pat Sullivan A motion was made by Councilman Bryan Pope for adoption, seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel, and approved unanimously. SCHEDULED REPORTS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 6 No reports were scheduled for this time. NEW BUSINESS UNFINISH ED BUSINESS Councilman Cindy Layton stated she is open to suggestions on how to act on the items identified in the final report given by the Taskforce on Neighborhood Improvement. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry to refer it to a work session of the City Council, seconded by Councilman Brian Crane, and approved unanimously. Councilman Kevin Brown stated he is still interested in an ad hoc committee to look at the issue of the big box retail process. Mayor John Landwehr stated he would be willing to appoint such a committee if he is given a list of interested people who want to serve on it. Mayor John Landwehr made comments regarding the city's water capacity during a recent citywide power outage. He asked City Administrator Steve Rasmussen and Fire Chief Robert Rennick to coordinate some communications with the water company to try to get some information about the impact of power outages on the water company. He would like some type of report at the next Council Meeting regarding what contacts can be made and the level of information which can be received. Councilman Edith Vogel made comments regarding a free concert which will be given at St. Joseph's Cathedral by the organist from St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy. She stated it will be a free concert and folks can contact St. Joseph's for more information. Councilman Edith Vogel reminded the public that Monday, September 11 is Patriot's Day and urged them to fly their American flags if they are in good condition. Mayor John Landwehr asked Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast to give a brief report on the visitors from Muenchberg, Germany in a few weeks. She stated a delegation of 29 visitors, including the Mayor, the Vice -Mayor and some other elected officials and their spouses will arrive September 27 and depart October 2. They will be visiting various points of interest and attending several events, including a City Council work session, during their stay. She mentioned some events to which the public is invited. Councilman Dean Martin announced that he has accepted a position in the state of Washington, and will be beginning his new job on October 2. Therefore, he stated he is resigning his seat on the City Council effective the last week in September. Councilman Bryan Pope reminded everyone of the Corps of Discovery event which will be returning to Jefferson City next week and encouraged citizens to attend the associated events. ADJOURN REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 7 MENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Cindy Layton, and approved unanimously at 6:50 P.M.