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Home My Public Portal About20070102REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 2, 2007 CALL TO ORDER 1 The Regular Council Meeting of January 2, 2007, 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, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Absent: Ferguson A quorum was declared present. Mayor John Landwehr asked if additional persons present wished to sign up to make presentations from the gallery. No one came forward to sign up. MISCELLAN EOUS AGENDA ITEMS Swearing -In of Interim Municipal Judge - Mr. Cotton Walker, who was appointed as Interim Municipal Judge at the December 4 City Council meeting, was sworn into office by City Clerk Phyllis Powell. Mayor John Landwehr thanked Mr. Walker for his willingness to step forward and serve in this capacity created by the absence of Mr. Richardson after assuming his position as Cole County Prosecutor on January 1. 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, October 12, 2006 b. CAMPO Annual Progress Report, November 1, 2005 through October 31, 2006 c. City Council Administration Committee, November 15 and November28, 2006 Public Works & Planning Commission, September 21, October 16, October REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 2, 2007 2 19, and November 21, 2006 e. CVB Minutes and reports for November, 2006 (on file in the City Clerk's office) Mayor John Landwehr thanked the numerous members of these boards and commissions for giving of their valuable time and expertise for the betterment of the City of Jefferson. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS The following reports were made from Council members who are liaisons to boards and commissions, or Chairmen of Council committees: Finance Committee - Chairman Kevin Brown announced that there is currently no meeting scheduled, but he anticipates one will be held within the next several weeks or so. Public Works & Planning Committee - Report given by Chairman Michael Berry, who announced another meeting will be held January 18 at 7:30 A.M. Administration Committee - Report given by Chairman Brian Crane on the topics which will be discussed at the next scheduled meeting. Public Safety Committee - Report given by Chairman Kevin Brown, who stated that the committee will meet on January 9 at 5:30 P.M. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS City Administrator Steve Rasmussen announced that a Council Work Session will be held on Monday, January 8 at 5:30 P.M. Parks & Recreation Director Bill Lockwood announced details of how citizens can drop off their Christmas trees for recycling. Citizens with questions can call the Parks and Recreation Department or find information on the website at jeffcitymo.org /parks. Mayor John Landwehr asked City Engineer Matt Morasch to make an announcement regarding a meeting he has scheduled. Mr. Morasch announced that an "open house" public forum to discuss storm water ordinances will be held on January 9 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. in the lower level conference room to explain the ordinances. He stated that staff would be willing to meet individually with anyone unable to come to the public forum. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Landwehr then recommended the following appointments for Council approval: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 2, 2007 3 Police Department Police Office - Eric Boyum A motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown for approval of the appointment as presented, seconded by Councilman Dan Klindt, and approved unanimously PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Carrie Carroll RE: Downtown Sign Ordinance - Ms. Carroll stated she did not plan to make a presentation, but felt perhaps she should make a couple of comments. She stated that she has had a few discussions with some of the merchants and City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus about some possible changes. Councilman Michael Berry asked if it would be ok to allow the bill to remain on the Informal Calendar to allow those changes to be finalized. Ms. Carroll stated she would have no problem with it remaining on the Informal Calendar another couple of weeks. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Joe Wilson - 422 Oberman Place, made a presentation regarding records he recently received as a result of a Sunshine Request. Mr. Terry Bruns - 2017 Scenic Drive, made a presentation regarding Bill 2006 -106. He believes if the stop sign is removed that the problem of speeding would come back. He suggested leaving it in place until a solution to the speeding problem can be found. Mr. Bob Robison - 2117 Scenic Drive, also made a presentation regarding Bill 2006 -106. He would like to see sidewalks pursued, and he stated he is in favor of removing the stop sign. Mr. Richard Luckenhoff - 307 Hutton Lane, stated he is also in favor of removing the stop sign associated with Bill 2006 -106. COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Councilman Mike Harvey thanked those who came forward to speak on Bill 2006 -106. He said he has had about ten conversations regarding this, and the number of people opposed to the stop sign far outweighed those in favor of it. CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 2, 2007 4 The following items were brought before the Council for approval by Consent at this time. a. Minutes of December 11, December 15, and December 18, 2006 City Council Meetings b. Approving Permissive Use of Right -of -Way for an Awning at 708 Jefferson Street, Kidz Zone preschool c. Approving Permissive Use of Right -of -Way for a Fence at 422 Oberman Place, Joe Wilson d. RENEWAL (Year 2) - Grant Agreement with Cole County Special Services for Transit Services for the Developmentally Disabled A motion was made by Councilman Michael Berry to approve all items on the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 Bid 2306 - Patrol Vehicles, Police Dept. - A motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown for approval of the bid as presented, seconded by Councilman Edith Vogel, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2006 -119, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHINGACERTAIN EASEMENT LOCATED BEHIND 3215 MISSOURI BOULEVARD FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES. Bill 2006 -120, sponsored by Councilman Ferguson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE III, SECTION 16 -31 OF THE CITY CODE ALLOWING ONE NON - RESIDENT MEMBER OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. Bill 2006 -121, sponsored by Councilman Vogel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2006 -2007 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY RECLASSIFYING A POSITION WITHIN THE LAW AND MUNICIPAL COURT DEPARTMENTS AND ADDING TO THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 2, 2007 5 CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT. Bill 2006 -122, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2006 -2007 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Councilman Kevin Brown asked how the city is already coping with the meth problem in our community and how bad it is, and whether it has improved. Captain Jim Johnsen answered some of his questions, and indicated he will also get some further information to the Council on this in a memo. BILLS PENDING Bill 2006 -113, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTECH & ASSOCIATES FOR HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SERVICES. Bill 2006 -113 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14140: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2006 -114, sponsored by Councilmen Klindt and Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE VI (BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, FLOOD HAZARD REGULATIONS) AND CHAPTER 31 (STORMWATER MANAGEMENT), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY REPEALING THE PRESENT SECTION 8, ARTICLE VI AND SECTION 31 ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 31 IN LIEU THEREOF. Councilman Mike Harvey requested that Bill 2006 -114 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2006 -115, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN AGRICULTURAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHARLES STECK FOR PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE ALGOA REGIONAL TREATMENT FACILITY. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 2, 2007 6 Bill 2006 -115 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14141: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2006 -116, sponsored by Councilman Crane, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 (ANIMALS), SECTION 4 (DEFINITIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 2006 -116 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14142: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2006 -117, 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 ABANDONED VEHICLES. Bill 2006 -117 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as substituted at the December 18, 2006 Council meeting, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14143: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2006 -118, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES & TRAFFIC) BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 19 -321 (LIGHTED LAMPS REQUIRED) DEFINING WHEN LIGHTED LAMPS ARE REQUIRED. Bill 2006 -118 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14144: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 2, 2007 7 Bill 2006 -106, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, 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 DELETION OF SCENIC DRIVE AT JOE LANE. Councilman Harvey requested that Bill 2006 -106 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on final passage at this time. Bill 2006 -106 removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on final passage. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Brian Crane refer the issue to the Public Works & Planning Committee to discuss alternative traffic calming methods, seconded by Councilman Dan Klindt. Following discussion, the motion was defeated by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Crane, Klindt, Layton, and Oetting Nay: Berry, Brown, Harvey, Pope, and Vogel Bill 2006 -106 was then defeated by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Berry, Brown, and Harvey Nay: Crane, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Bill 2006 -107, sponsored by Councilman Berry, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER THREE, SECTION 3 -4 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING ON PREMISES SIGNS BY ALLOWING PROJECTING SIGNS IN CERTAIN AREAS. Councilman Berry requested that Bill 2006 -107 remain on the Informal Calendar. Bill 2006 -108, sponsored by Councilmen Berry, Ferguson, and Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING THE NAME OF CITY VIEW DRIVE TO McCARTY STREET AND ESTABLISHING THE NAME OF THE NEW ROADWAY TO EXTEND SOUTH OF THE INTERCHANGE AT U.S. HIGHWAY 50/63 AND WHAT IS NOW CITY VIEW DRIVE TO McCARTY STREET. Councilman Berry requested that Bill 2006 -108 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions to be considered at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 2, 2007 SCHEDULED REPORTS No reports were scheduled to be made at this time. NEW BUSINESS 8 Councilman Brian Crane asked what committee the sidewalk issue on Scenic Drive should go through. City Administrator Steve Rasmussen suggested placing it on the Public Works and Planning Committee agenda for discussion. Mayor John Landwehr suggested staff go to the neighborhood instead of the neighborhood continuing to come to further meetings on this issue. City Administrator Steve Rasmussen reminded the Council of the January 8 Work Session which will be held at 5:30 P.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room in the City Annex. Mayor John Landwehr also announced the Council Retreat which will be held January 5 and 6. The final agenda will be published in the next day or so in accordance with the Sunshine Law after it is finalized. UNFINISH ED BUSIN ESS There was no unfinished business brought forward at this time. 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 Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote at 7:00 P.M.: Aye: Berry, Brown, Crane, Harvey, Klindt, Layton, Oetting, Pope, and Vogel Nay: None