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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20110502REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 2, 2011 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of May 2, 2011, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Eric Struemph. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Absent: None A quorum was declared present. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REP. & ALTERNATE Mayor Eric Struemph opened the floor for nominations for Board of Adjustment Representative and Alternate Representative. Representative: Councilman Shawn Schulte nominated Councilman Dave Griffith as Representative, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey. There being no further nominations brought forward, the election of Councilman Dave Griffith was approved unanimously by voice vote. Alternate Representative: Councilman Dave Griffith nominated Councilman Bill Luebbert as Alternate Representative, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon. There being no further nominations brought forward, the election of Councilman Bill Luebbert was approved unanimously by voice vote: MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Proclamation: Public Service Appreciation Week Mayor Eric Struemph read the proclamation and presented it to Human Resources Director Gail Strope who made comments regarding City employees and how their jobs benefit the citizens of Jefferson City. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 2, 2011 2 Proclamation: Children's Mental Health Awareness Week Mayor Eric Struemph read the proclamation and presented it to Cindi Keele Johnson who was present on behalf of NAMI, the organization which serves the needs of children with mental health needs. Human Resources Director Gail Strope announced that citizen volunteers are needed to serve on the new City Storm Water Quality Advisory Committee, and that if the bill introduced tonight is approved by the Council, volunteers will also be needed to serve on the new Board formed to oversee the City's cemeteries. She explained how to obtain a Volunteer Profile Form by calling 634 -6309 or printing it off from the City's website at www.jeffcitymo.org and mailing it to City Hall at 320 E. McCarty Street, Jefferson City MO 65101. Mayor Eric Struemph recognized a Boy Scout who was in the audience and asked him to introduce himself and explain what badge he is working to achieve at the current time. Mayor Struemph welcomed him to the meeting. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Mayor Eric Struemph announced that the following minutes and reports have been received and are on file for review in the City Clerk's office: Planning and Zoning Commission, March 10, 2011 CAMPO Board, March 16, 2011 Public Works & Planning Committee, April 1, 2011 Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, March 15, 2011 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Administration Committee - Councilwoman Carrie Carroll reported that the Committee will meet on May 4 at 8:00 A.M. Finance Committee - Councilman Rich Koon announced that the Committee will meet May 12 after the "Brown Bagel" work session. Public Safety Committee - Councilman Mike Harvey reported that the Committee met last Thursday, April 28, immediately after the "Brown Bagel" work session. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 2, 2011 3 Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Bob Scrivner announced that the Committee will meet on May 19 at 7:30 A.M. Ad Hoc Committees - There were no ad hoc reports made at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR Mayor Eric Struemph recommended the following appointments to the Council for their approval: Council Appointments: Mayor Eric Struemph recommended the appointments which were contained on the list previously distributed to the Council, with the exception of the appointment to the JCTV Steering Committee, which shall remain unappointed until a later date. The appointments recommended were as follow: LIAISONS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS COUNCIL APPOINTMENT / ELECTION Airport Advisory Committee Schulte Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Griffith Chamber Economic Development Weber & Scrivner • Site Development Review Board Scrivner (Weber as alt) • Transportation Committee Weber (Scrivner as alt) Convention & Visitor's Bureau (CVB) Carroll Cultural Arts Commission Carroll Electrical Examiners & Review Board Griffith Plumbing Examiners & Review Board Griffith Environmental Quality Commission Bray Historic Preservation Commission Bray Industrial Authority Harvey JCTV Steering Committee (to be appointed at a later date) Parks & Recreation Commission Schulte PACE Board Luebbert REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 2, 2011 4 Storm Water Quality Advisory Committee Luebbert Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Harvey Transportation & Traffic Commission Koon USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee Koon MEMBERSHIP ON EXTERNAL BOARDS: Cole County Citizens' Corps Harvey (Public Safety Chair) Salute to America Foundation Mayor currently serves Old Town Revitalization Board Carroll CAMPO Weber Koon Scrivner Griffith A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for approval of the appointments as recommended, with the amendment to the JCTV Steering Committee appointment, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. Police Appointments: Mayor Eric Struemph recommended the following appointments to the Jefferson City Police Department: 1. Communications Operator — Kacey Morgan 2. Police Officer — Jeremy Bowman Following introduction of the two candidates by Police Chief Roger Schroeder, a motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for approval of the appointments as presented, seconded by Councilman Dave Griffith, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. Chuck Weber and Mr. Mike Bates made ajoint presentation regarding the Cole County 1/2 Cent Sales Tax extension issue which will appear on the June 7 ballot. They offered to speak to any civic groups which would like to hear more about the issue. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 2, 2011 5 Acting Community Director Charles Lansford made a presentation announcing the annual Landmark Awards Ceremony which will be held on Thursday, May 26 at 4:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. City Administrator Steve Rasmussen announced the date of this year's Council off -site meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Hy -Vee Community Meeting Room, and stated it is a public meeting. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Mr. Leonard Steinman made comments regarding Bill 2011 -5 pertaining to establishment of a Cemetery Board to maintain and oversee City -owned cemeteries. He stated he would like to emphasize that many of the gravestones in the cemeteries are of historical value and very fragile. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of April 15 and April 18, 2011 City Council Meetings - A motion was made by Councilman Dave Griffith to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2011 -3, sponsored by Councilman Griffith, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 3, ADVERTISING AND SIGNS, PERTAINING TO ELECTRONIC MESSAGING CENTERS. Bill 2011 -4, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO PROCEDURES FOR SIGN VIOLATIONS. Bill 2011 -5, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY CREATING A MAINTENANCE OF SEPULCHER AND CEMETERY RESOURCES BOARD. Bill 2011 -6, sponsored by Councilman Bray, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 2, 2011 6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING THE PROPERTIES SELECTED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR THE 2011 LANDMARK AWARDS. Bill 2011 -7, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH STOCKMAN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION TO CONSTRUCT THE COLE JUNCTION FORCE MAIN REALIGNMENT. Bill 2011 -8, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH STERLING EXCAVATION, INC. Bill 2011 -9, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, 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 0.34 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 613 BROADWAY STREET FROM RA -2, HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, TO PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2011 -10, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 613 BROADWAY STREET; DESCRIBED AS PART OF INLOTS 795 AND 796, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. BILLS PENDING Bill 2011 -1, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE JOHN G. CHRISTY MUNICIPAL BUILDING. Bill 2011 -1 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14787: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 2, 2011 7 Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -2, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH SANBORN MAP COMPANY, INC. FOR DIGITAL CONTOURING. Bill 2011 -2 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14788: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS2011 -5 Resolution Pertaining to Children's Safety (Harvey) A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for adoption of RS2011 -5 as presented, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None MOTION TO AMEND AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilman Bryan Pope to amend the agenda to allow the addition of Resolution RS2011 -6 at this time, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. RS2011 -6 Creation of a New Account for the Purpose of Holding Funds Pledged to the Mission Drive Interchange Project and Authorizing the Transfer of Funds into Such Account (Koon) A motion was made by Councilman Bob Scrivner for adoption of RS2011 -6 as presented, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 2, 2011 8 Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None SCHEDULED REPORTS There were no reports scheduled for this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Leonard Steinman made remarks regarding the issue of renters and HUD inspectors as it related to him specifically. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY City Administrator Steve Rasmussen stated there are ordinances which other Cities have in place concerning the renter issue brought up by Mr. Steinman and stated he would be happy to provide those to the Council if they wished to take a look at them. Councilman Dave Griffith urged the public to take Resolution RS2011 -5 seriously and not just to dedicate one week of the year to the issue of children's safety, but to consider it on an ongoing basis. Councilman Bryan Pope stated, regarding Mr. Steinman's presentation regarding renters, it would be helpful to the Council if there were an organized group representing tenants for issues such as this rather than just hearing from the organized group representing property owners which the Council hears from regularly. He preferred to hear both sides of such issues. NEW BUSINESS AMENDED 2011 -2012 City Council meeting schedule -A motion was made by Councilman Bob Scrivner to approve the amended schedule which changes the regular Work Sessions from the second Mondays to the fourth Mondays, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 2, 2011 9 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward. ADJOURN There being no further business brought before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously at 7:05 P.M.