HomeMy Public PortalAbout20061106REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2006 1
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of November 6, 2006, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor
John Landwehr.
Prayer was offered by Councilman Brian Crane, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CAL
The following Council Members were present for the roll call:
Present: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Absent: Ferguson
A quorum was declared present.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
RS2006 -21 - Recognition of Outstanding Employee of the Year. Human Resources Director
Gail Strope made a presentation regarding this annual award, and introduced Ms. Barbara
Schaffer, Municipal Court Coordinator, as the recipient of this year's award. Mayor John
Landwehr commended Ms. Schaffer for her 28 years of service to the city, and presented
her with a copy of the Resolution.
Election of Alternate Liaison to Planning & Zoning Commission - Mayor John Landwehr
opened the floor to nominations. Councilman Brian Crane nominated Councilman Dan
Klindt, seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel. There being no other nominations made,
Councilman Klindt was approved unanimously.
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. Planning & Zoning Commission, September 14, 2006
b. September 2006 Finance Report
c. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, September 12 and 21, 2006
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d. Plumbing Board of Review & Examiners, September 6, 2006
Mayor John Landwehr thanked the members of the City's boards and commissions for
volunteering their time and hard work for the betterment of our community.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
There were no reports made at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS
Mayor John Landwehr announced that a Council Work Session will be held at 5:30 P.M. on
Monday, November 13, in the Mayor's Conference Room of the City Annex. City
Administrator Steve Rasmussen recommended the topics of discussion based on the
previous meeting's discussion as Council Retreat, Task Force on Neighborhood
Improvement, and Storm Water issues. Mayor John Landwehr suggested other topics could
be brought up under new or unfinished business.
Councilman Kevin Brown announced the first meeting of the Committee on Public Safety
will be held November 14, 2006, at 5:30 P.M. in the City Annex (fire administration building)
Board Room.
Councilman Brian Crane announced the first meeting of the Administration Committee will
be held November 15 at 7:30 A.M. in the Boone - Bancroft Room.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor John Landwehr recommended the following appointment to the Council for approval:
A. Liaison Appointments to City Boards & Commissions
1. Stormwater Advisory Committee Co- Liaison - Councilman Dan Klindt
Appointments to Following City Boards & Commission:
Board Person New Term Expires Term Status
Env Quality Comm Carol Davit Nov 2011 full
Env Quality Comm Jim Crabtree Nov 2011 full
Historic Preservation Cathy Bordner Dec 2009 full
Historic Preservation Eric Mercer Dec 2009 full
Historic Preservation Ron Smith Dec 2009 full
Plumbing Board David Wright Dec 2008 partial
Submarine Committee George Bruss June 2008 partial
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A motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry to approve the appointments as
recommended, seconded by Councilman Cindy Layton, and approved unanimously
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS
a. Proclamation - Miss Fashionetta Cotillion Day - Ms. Donna White explained the
event and introduced this year's debutantes who were present. Mayor John
Landwehr congratulated the students and presented them with the proclamation.
Proclamation - Adoption Awareness Month - Mayor John Landwehr read the
proclamation and presented it to the representatives who were present to accept it
and encourage adoption of children in our judicial circuit.
c. Phil Freeman and Bob Scruggs - City Half -Cent Sales Tax Extension - Phil Freemen
was present to encourage citizens to vote on this issue, and reminded them that they
would find that proposition on the back side of a two -sided ballot. Mayor John
Landwehr thanked both Mr. Freeman, and Mr. Scruggs for all the effort they have put
into this issue on behalf of the City.
Deborah Schneider, Muscular Dystrophy Association - appreciation to firefighters
and community for past support - Ms. Schneider presented awards to Chris Muenks
on behalf of I.A.F.F. Local 671 for their dedication to raising funds for this
organization, and also to the City in appreciation for their continued support.
e. Susan Green & Steve Rasmussen - Operation Enduring Freedom - City
Administrator Steve Rasmussen made a presentation and distributed a copy of a
directive concerning this emergency exercise so the Council can see the level of
participation by various city departments. The Council will also be involved in the
exercise at some point.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
Mr. Dale Siebeneck, Evers and Company, located at 520 Dix Road, made a presentation
regarding the awarding of a contract for auditing services. He reiterated remarks which he
had made at the October 16 Council meeting regarding the proposal which his company
submitted. He stated he believes his firm met all the criteria requested by the city.
Ms. Deborah Mathes, Williams Keepers, located at 3220 W. Edgewood, made a
presentation regarding her firm's submission of a proposal for the city's audit. She
emphasized the fact that the term "bid" is being used to describe this issue, but that it is a
proposal, not a bid.
COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
There were no Council comments made at this point.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent at this time.
a. Minutes of October 13 and October 16, 2006 City Council Meetings
b. RENEWAL - Midwest ATC Service, Inc. For Control Tower Operation Services -
Staff: Janice McMillan
c. Approving 2007 Proposed CVB Budget- Staff: Steve Schlueter (Held over from Oct.
16 agenda)
A motion was made by Councilman Edith Vogel to approve all items on the Consent Agenda
as presented, seconded by Councilman Cindy Layton, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2006 -95, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NICK'S FAMILY
RESTAURANT, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A RESTAURANT IN THE
JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT TERMINAL
Bill 2006 -96, sponsored by Councilman Layton, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GORDON'S NESTLE DOWN FARM, SECTION ONE,
A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI.
Bill 2006 -97, sponsored by Councilman Oetting, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19
(MOTOR VEHICLES & TRAFFIC), SECTION 127 (DRIVING WITHOUT A VALID
OPERATORS LICENSE), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2006 -88, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH INTERCLEAN
EQUIPMENT, INC. FOR THE VEHICLE WASH FACILITY SYSTEMS RENOVATION
PROJECT.
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Bill 2006 -88 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14120:
Aye: Crane, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Nay: Berry and Brown
Bill 2006 -89, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, Harvey, and Berry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING THE NAME OF
MORNINGSIDE DRIVE TO NESTLE DOWN DRIVE
Councilman Michael Berry requested that Bill 2006 -89 be placed on the Informal Calendar
at this time.
Bill 2006 -90, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR SPACE IN THE
TERMINAL BUILDING AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT WITH LC
FLIGHT SHOP.
Bill 2006 -90 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14121:
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Nay: None
Bill 2006 -91, 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.
Bill 2006 -91 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Kevin
Brown stated he feels the Council should award the contract to the lowest and best bidder.
He also referred the Council to the page of the proposal submitted by Williams Keepers
which called the amount they submitted a "bid." Councilman Cindy Layton stated she feels
the City should award the bid to Evers and Company and during the first year of the
contract, develop a policy to address this issue in the future. Councilman Brian Crane stated
that if this issue had been referred to a committee first this situation may have been
avoided. Councilman Michael Berry stated he does not believe the city is doing anything
wrong by awarding the bid in this manner. Councilman Dan Klindt stated he had asked the
Mayor and Nathan Nickolaus about the need for him to abstain based on his business
association with Evers and Company and they told him they did not believe he needed to
abstain. At the conclusion of the discussion, Bill 2006 -91 was defeated by the following roll-
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call vote:
Aye: Brown and Layton
Nay: Berry, Crane, Harvey, Klindt, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Bill 2006 -92, sponsored by Councilman Pope, Harvey, Vogel, Crane, Berry, and Oetting,
entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAMS- KEEPERS,
LLC FOR AUDITING SERVICES.
Bill 2006 -92 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14122:
Aye: Berry, Crane, Harvey, Klindt, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Nay: Brown and Layton
Bill 2006 -93, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A PROGRAM AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION WITH THE
MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR PEDESTRIAN AND
BICYCLE FACILITIES AS A PART OF THE JEFFERSON CITY GREENWAY SYSTEM.
Mayor John Landwehr asked if it would be appropriate to vote on this bill and 2006 -94 when
the funding depends on a revenue source that is on the ballot tomorrow (November 7).
Following discussion, the Council felt it would be best to wait until after the vote on the half -
cent sales tax extension on November 7 to vote on these two bills. *Councilman Edith Vogel
requested that both Bill 2006 -93 and 2006 -94 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this
time.
Bill 2006 -94, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A PROGRAM AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF JEFFERSON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION WITH THE
MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR PEDESTRIAN AND
BICYCLE FACILITIES AS A PART OF THE JEFFERSON CITY GREENWAY SYSTEM.
*(see 2006 -93 above)
INFORMAL CALENDAR
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Bill 2006 -71, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 34,
ARTICLE III OF THE CODE PERTAINING TO TRANSIT FARES
Mayor John Landwehr stated, in the absence of the bill's sponsor, that this will remain on
the Informal Calendar to allow this issue to be discussed by the Finance Committee.
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 Brian Crane requested that Bill 2006 -83 remain on the Informal Calendar to
allow the Administration Committee to discuss it.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2006 -18 Adopting Plan for Public Input for Transit Fare Increases and Service
Reduction (Ferguson)
Mayor John Landwehr indicated this will remain tabled in the absence of the sponsor.
SCHEDULED REPORTS
No reports were given at this time. Mayor John Landwehr asked staff to contact Mr. Gilbert
Cole and make sure he is prepared to give a detailed report at the December 18 Council
meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Michael Berry announced that he has decided not to file for re- election in 2007,
and thanked the citizens for allowing him the opportunity to serve the City as a Councilman
during the past four years.
Mayor John Landwehr stated that Unilever celebrated its 40th anniversary, and they
announced they are adding two new lines to their production. He encouraged anyone
interested to take a tour of their facility as he felt it was fascinating to see the level of
automation used in producing their products.
UNFINISH
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ED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business brought before the Council at this time.
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
October 2 and October 16 Closed Session Minutes - A motion was made by Councilman
Bryan Pope to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel,
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)]
A motion was made by Councilman Edith Vogel to go into Closed Session, seconded by
Councilman Cindy Layton, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote at 7:15
P.M..
Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel
Nay: None