HomeMy Public PortalAbout20061002REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 2, 2006
CALL TO ORDER
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The Regular Council Meeting of October 2, 2006, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor
John Landwehr.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Michael Berry, 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, Oetting, Pope, and
Vogel
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
Mayor John Landwehr recognized a member of Boy Scout Troop 104 from St. Joseph's
Cathedral and welcomed him to the meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
Recognition of City Clerk - City Administrator Steve Rasmussen read into the record a
letter received by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks stating that City Clerk Phyllis
Powell had recently achieved the Second Level Membership of the IIMC Master Municipal
Clerk Academy.
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. CAMPO Board of Directors Meeting, August 23 and September 7, 2006
b. Planning & Zoning Commission, August 10, 2006
c. Minutes and Reports of the CVB (available for review in the City Clerk's
Office)
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COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
There were no reports made at this time.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS
a) Dedication of Veteran's Memorial Plaza - Pat Sullivan stated that the Plaza is almost
completed and a dedication ceremony will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, October
9 at the site. He encouraged the public to attend.
Community Development Director Pat Sullivan stated that bricks will be available on an
ongoing basis, and when enough bricks have been purchased, another section of the plaza
will be installed.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
There were no appointments recommended at this time.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS
Mr. Phil Freeman and Mr. Bob Scruggs made a presentation regarding the city half cent
sales tax issue which is scheduled to be voted on at the November 7 election. A brief slide
presentation was given showing the successes of past sales tax initiatives and needs for
continuing the funding for future projects. Mayor John Landwehr thanked the two citizens
for their hard work on behalf of the city on this issue.
Ms. Shannon Hawk, Jefferson City Multicultural Forum, made a presentation regarding the
Saturday, October 7 annual Multicultural Forum which will be held at Memorial park
beginning at 11:00 A.M. She invited everyone to attend.
Following the presentations, Councilman Michael Berry asked if Rogers, AR has an English -
only ordinance on its books. Ms. Hawk stated she did not know but that she could find out
and get that information to the Council.
Mayor John Landwehr asked Assistant to the City Administrator Melva Fast to give a report
on the recent visit of 29 visitors from Jefferson City's partner city of Muenchberg, Germany.
Ms. Fast gave brief highlights of the various events which occurred while the visitors were
here, and stated that both the citizens of Jefferson City and the visitors from Muenchberg
were very pleased with the success of the visit. She stated that the Muenchberg citizens
have now invited visitors from Jefferson City to their city.
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PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
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The following persons made presentations indicating their wishes that the Jefferson City
Memorial Airport control tower remain open.
Mr. Bob Morgan, 918 Nob Hill
Mr. Herman Lueckenotte, 602 Mesa Avenue
Dr. Arthur Langston, 605 Nelson Drive
Mr. Jack Kennedy, 1003 Jason Road
Mr. Eddie Bingham, 2007 Wooded Lane
Mr. Dave Martin, 3319 Shamrock Road
At the conclusion of the above six presentations, Mayor John Landwehr asked if the Council
wished to make an exception to the rules which place a fifteen - minute total limit on a group
of presentations made on the same topic. A motion was made by Councilman Edith Vogel
to make an exception to the rule and extend the time allowed for the presentations,
seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously. Also the Council
did not object to the request of an additional presentation by someone who had not
previously signed up. The presentations continued on the same topic by the following
presenters:
Mr. David Jennings, 3904 Liverpool Drive
Mr. Pete Abbott, Ashland, MO
Mr. Rick Barnes, (no address given)
Mr. A. J. Stricker, P.O. Box 431, Holts Summit
Some of the presenters distributed handouts, and all voiced their concerns with safety to
life, equipment, insurance costs, and loss of potential economic development of the city if
the control tower did not remain open.
Following the presentations, Mayor John Landwehr stated that there no plan for the city to
close the control tower. He thanked the citizens for voicing their concerns and stated the
City would keep them informed on any future discussions which might involve the airport.
COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
No comments were made at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
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The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent at this time.
a. Minutes of September 15 and September 18, 2006 City Council Meetings
b. Authorizing United States Trustee to Rent Council Chambers
c. Renewal (Year 6) - Agreement with United Health Care for employee health
care benefits
Renewal (Year 3) - Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield for Employee
Dental Insurance
Councilman Bryan Pope stated he wished to consider item (d) individually so he could
abstain on it.
Items (a), (b), and (c): A motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson for approval
of the Consent Agenda with item (a) amended by correcting the September 15 Brown Bag
minutes to show Councilman Mike Harvey present, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry,
and approved unanimously.
Item (d): A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for approval as presented,
seconded by Councilman Cindy Layton, and approved with Councilman Bryan Pope
abstaining.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2006 -65, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
SECTION 14, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING
TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES FOR CITY COUNCIL.
Bill 2006 -66, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING ORDINANCE
14072 PERTAINING TO ELECTIONS.
Bill 2006 -67, sponsored by Councilman Layton, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 1732 ELM
COURT; CONSISTING OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST,
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JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI.
Bill 2006 -68, sponsored by Councilman Layton, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PUD PLAN
AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 4935 OLD LOHMAN ROAD; LOCATED
IN PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18,
TOWNSHIP 44, RANGE 12, JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI.
Bill 2006 -69, sponsored by Councilman Layton, 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 -1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, RA -2
MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND -1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO PUD PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT, THE PROPERTY FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE MISSOURI STATE
PENITENTIARY, ADDRESSED AS 631 EAST STATE STREET, MISSOURI SURPLUS
PROPERTY, ADDRESSED AS 117 NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AND ADJACENT
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE STATE OF MISSOURI /MSP REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION, LOCATED IN SECTIONS 8, 9, 16 AND 17 OF TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH,
RANGE 11 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI, ENDORSING AN
AMENDMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN MAP OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN TO REFLECT SUCH CHANGE, AND ADOPTION OF THE MISSOURI STATE
PENITENTIARY REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN, DESIGN GUIDELINES, AND
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AS THE PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY.
Mayor John Landwehr asked City Planner Janice McMillan questions about how the zoning
plans would work if the land was deeded to the Missouri State Prison Redevelopment
Commission. He asked other questions about how the land will be conveyed. Ms. McMillan
will find the answers to his questions and get them to the Mayor and Council.
Bill 2006 -70, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADDITIONAL FEDERAL GRANT MONEY FOR PROJECTS AT
THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT.
Bill 2006 -71, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 34,
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ARTICLE III OF THE CODE PERTAINING TO TRANSIT FARES
Mayor John Landwehr asked staff to start generating some data about May, 2007 to look
at the proposals of adding new services and extending hours so the Council can begin
looking at them in advance of the budget season. Councilman Bryan Pope made comments
regarding the fact that this bill proposes raising fares for users of the bus system while the
users of the City's airport expect their fees to remain the same.
Bill 2006 -72, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8
(BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS), ARTICLE V (PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CODE), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI.
Bill 2006 -73, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY REPEALING THE
PRESENT ARTICLE II. SECTIONS 8 -18 AND 8 -19 AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF
A NEW ARTICLE II, SECTION 8 -18, ENTITLED " ADOPTION OF THE 2003
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE" AND A NEW SECTION 8 -19 ENTITLED
"AMENDMENTS ".
Bill 2006 -74, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8
(BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY REPEALING THE PRESENT SECTIONS 8 -4 AND 8 -5 AND
ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 8 -4 AND 8 -5 IN LIEU THEREOF.
Bill 2006 -75, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8
(BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY REPEALING THE PRESENT SECTIONS 8 -2 AND 8 -3 AND
ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 8 -2 AND 8 -3 IN LIEU THEREOF.
Bill 2006 -76, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CONSOLIDATED
UTILITY SERVICES, INC., D /B /A GREAT PLAINS LOCATING SERVICES, INC. FOR
UTILITY LOCATE SERVICE.
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Bill 2006 -77, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 29
(SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
MISSOURI, BY REPEALING THE PRESENT SECTION 29 -30 AND ENACTING A NEW
SECTION 29 -30 IN LIEU THEREOF.
Bill 2006 -78, sponsored by Councilman Oetting, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED),
SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION
OF A PORTION OF RIDGEWAY DRIVE.
Bill 2006 -79, sponsored by Councilman Oetting, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED),
SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION
OF PORTIONS OF CHESTNUT STREET AND CAPITOL AVENUE.
Bill 2006 -80, sponsored by Councilman Oetting, 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, BY THE ADDITION OF OXFORD ROAD AT HASTINGS ROAD,
AND BUCKINGHAM PARK AT HASTINGS ROAD.
Bill 2006 -81, sponsored by Councilman Oetting, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (S), (LOADING ZONES),
SUBPARAGRAPH (C), (PASSENGER LOADING ZONES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF WEST HIGH STREET.
Bill 2006 -82, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DELETING SECTION 15 -8
EDUCATION PLAN OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL AND REPLACING IT WITH
A NEW SECTION 15 -8 EDUCATION PLAN.
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Bill 2006 -83, sponsored by Councilman Crane, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (GENERAL
PROVISIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY ADDING SECTION 19
(OFFICIAL LANGUAGE) MAKING ENGLISH THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF JEFFERSON
CITY.
Councilman Kevin Brown asked about the reason this bill came up. City Administrator Steve
Rasmussen stated that any Council Member may request staff to place legislation before
the Council for its consideration, and explained that the sponsor of this bill was the source
of it. Several questions were asked about the bill, and several Council members agreed that
before such a bill is considered it should go through a Council committee first.
Bill 2006 -84, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING UNIMERICA
AS GROUP LONG -TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE CARRIER FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE
CITY OF JEFFERSON.
Bill 2006 -85, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 3.5
OF THE FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AS ORIGINALLY ADOPTED
BY ORDINANCE 12181, AS MOST RECENTLY AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 13783.
Bill 2006 -86, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JEFFERSON CITY
AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO FUND A RIVERFRONT ACCESS STUDY, AND TO
PROVIDE FISCAL OVERSIGHT.
Bill 2006 -87, sponsored by Councilman Crane, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 2
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PERTAINING TO COUNCIL
COMMITTEES.
Mayor John Landwehr suggested one member from each of the five wards should go on all
of the committees. He would like to make the appointments to any new committees quickly,
and asked the Council to discuss among themselves which committee they prefer to serve
on, and suggested seniority on the Council should play a factor in determining preferences.
BILLS PENDING
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Bill 2006 -59, sponsored by Councilman Oetting, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19
(MOTOR VEHICLES & TRAFFIC), SECTION 318 (CHILD RESTRAINTS), OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO THE USE OF CHILD RESTRAINTS IN
VEHICLES.
Bill 2006 -59 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14092:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2006 -60, sponsored by Councilman Oetting, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19
(MOTOR VEHICLES & TRAFFIC), SECTION 317 (SAFETY BELTS), OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, REQUIRING THE USE OF SEAT BELTS IN VEHICLES.
Bill 2006 -60 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14093:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2006 -61, sponsored by Councilman Oetting entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AMENDING CHAPTER 19
(MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY
ADDING A NEW SECTION 320 REQUIRING THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEAD
LIGHTS AND THE DIMMING OF HEAD LIGHTS TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
Bill 2006 -61 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14094:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2006 -62, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A
CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES ACROSS LOT 19 OF
STONEHILL SUBDIVISION, SECTION THREE.
Bill 2006 -62 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
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following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14095:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2006 -63, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A
CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES ON PART OF LOT 743,
WESTVIEW HEIGHTS, SECTION 14.
Bill 2006 -63 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14096:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2006 -64, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 32
(STREETS AND SIDEWALKS), SECTION 103 (SIDEWALKS REQUIRED), OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO STREETS AND SIDEWALKS.
Bill 2006 -64 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14097:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
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 remain on the Informal Calendar at
this time.
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RESOLUTIONS
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RS2006 -17 Recognizing AmerenUE for Missouri Change a Light Rebate Program (Berry)
A motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry for adoption of RS2006 -17, seconded by
Councilman Kevin Brown, and approved unanimously.
SCHEDULED REPORTS
No reports were given at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Nominations of Ward Five Council Member:
Councilman Cindy Layton suggested waiting until the filing period closed before nominating
a replacement to fill the Ward Five vacancy because that was what happened when she
was appointed by the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry to defer
the nominations until after the filing period closed, seconded by Councilman Kenneth
Ferguson. Following a lengthy discussion, the motion was defeated by the following roll -call
vote:
Aye: Berry, Ferguson, and Layton
Nay: Brown, Crane, Harvey, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Nominations were then taken.
Councilman Michael Berry nominated Brenda Hancock, seconded by Councilman Cindy
Layton.
Councilman Mike Harvey nominated Daniel Klindt, seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel.
Councilman Kenneth Ferguson nominated Sharon Mize, seconded by Councilman Cindy
Layton.
There being no further nominations made, a motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey
to close nominations, seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel, and approved unanimously.
Mayor John Landwehr stated that the next step in the process is to schedule a public forum
to meet the three nominees, and reminded the nominees that they will need to file their
Declaration of Candidacy with the City Clerk to validate their nomination.
Mayor John Landwehr mentioned that he had spoken to several people who are in the
process of renovating some old buildings in the City, and that in all cases, they told him their
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desire to do this was directly related to the prison redevelopment.
UNFINISH
ED BUSIN
ESS
There was no unfinished business brought before the Council at this time.
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
September 15, 2006, Closed Session Minutes - A motion was made by Councilman Bryan
Pope for approval of the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Cindy Layton, and
approved unanimously.
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)]
b. Personnel [Sec. 610.021(3)]
A motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson to go into Closed Session, seconded
by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote at
8:20 P.M.:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Nay: None