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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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2006 2 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2006 3 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2006 4 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2006 5 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- REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2006 6 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2006 7 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2006 8 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