HomeMy Public PortalAbout20110620REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 20, 2011 1
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of June 20, 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, and
Scrivner
Absent: Weber
A quorum was declared present.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
There were no miscellaneous agenda items presented at this meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings scheduled for this 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:
1. Airport Advisory Committee Special Meeting, April 4, 2011
2. Airport Budget Subcommittee, April 8, 2011
3. Planning & Zoning Commission, May 12, 2011
4. Council Committee on Administration, March 10 and May 4, 2011
5. CAMPO Technical Committee, April 7, 2011
6. Public Safety Committee, April 28, 2011
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7. Finance Reports for April, 2011
8. Board of Electrical Review & Examiners, April 13, 2011
Mayor Eric Struemph thanked all the citizens who give their time and efforts to serve on
these boards and commissions.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration Committee - Councilwoman Carrie Carroll reported that the Committee
will meet next on July 13 at 8:00 A.M.
Finance Committee - Councilman Rich Koon announced that the next meeting will be
held on July 14 after the "Brown Bagel" work session.
Public Safety Committee - Councilman Mike Harvey reported that next meeting will be
held on June 30 immediately after the "Brown Bagel" work session.
Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Bob Scrivner announced that the
Committee will meet on June 23 at 7:30 A.M.
Ad Hoc Committees - There were no ad hoc committee reports given at this time.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
There were no appointments recommended for approval at tonight's meeting.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
Fire Promotions: Jason Turner, Division Chief of Fire Prevention, introduced two recently
promoted Fire Department Personnel, as follows:
Fire Driver — Greg Heckemeyer
Fire Driver — Kyle Crossman
Mr. Britt Smith, Street / Parking Division Director, made a report on the Missouri River
Levels and steps the City has been taking to prepare for each stage of the Missouri River
as it continues to rise due to excess rain and melting snow in states northwest of Missouri.
Following his presentation, he answered several questions, and informed the public of a
meeting which will be held at City Hall on Thursday from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. regarding
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the issue, as well as how to access information being updated on the City's website several
times per day.
Ms. Gail Strope, Human Resources Director, introduced the following eight summer interns
and asked them to step to the podium to give their name, the school they are attending, and
which City Department they will be working in this summer:
Trisha Becker
Zach Bedsworth
Justin Gieck
Danielle Harper
Austin Johnson
Kathryn Leskee
Jessica Strubberg
Ryan Volmert
Columbia College
Hannibal Lagrange
Linn State Tech.
Culver- Stockton
University of MO -Rolla
University of MO -Col.
Central Methodist
Linn State Tech
Admin /Communications
Police Department
CD /Central Maintenance
Finance Department
CD /Engineering- Surveying
Human Resources
Finance Department
ITS Department
Mayor Eric Struemph welcomed the interns to the meeting and thanked them for their
interest in working with the City to reach their educational goals.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Mr. Nathan Nickolaus, Interim City Administrator, announced a City Council Work Session
which will be held Monday, June 27, from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. in the Boone - Bancroft
Room.
Mr. Phil Stiles, Parks & Recreation Department, made an announcement about the
Thursday Night Live events which began on June 2 and will continue for the summer in the
downtown district.
Ms. Jane Dunkmann, Co -Chair of the Salute to America Board, made an announcement
regarding this year's events scheduled over the Independence Day weekend. Mayor Eric
Struemph, who is Co -Chair with Ms. Dunkmann, thanked her and the many other people
who had worked so hard to make sure this year's event will be a success. He also
announced that there are plans to provide shuttle service if the several state parking lots
where a lot of people park for that event should become flooded. More information will be
provided on that topic in the near future.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
The following persons who live on Elmerine Street made presentations regarding Bill 2011-
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23 (Elmerine Neighborhood Improvement Project):
Mr. Ron Medin distributed a handout containing photos of twelve properties on Elmerine
which he stated highlights the need for the improvements proposed in Bill 2011 -23, and
urged the Council to move forward with it. Following his presentation, he answered
questions asked by the Council.
Mr. Al Mueller stated his support and illustrated the need for curb repair by displaying a
section of deteriorated curbing that he brought to the meeting.
Ms. Beth Hofher also expressed her support for passage of the bill and stated hers is one
of the twelve properties contained in Mr. Medin's handout.
Mr. Bob Rogers stated he is also in support of moving forward on this project.
Mr. Leonard Steinman, who does not live in the Elmerine neighborhood, stated he supports
passage of the bill.
At the conclusion of the presentations, a motion was made by Councilman Bob Scrivner to
move Bill 2011 -23 up on the agenda to be brought forward at this time, seconded by
Councilman Dave Griffith, and approved unanimously.
Bill 2011 -23, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL MISSOURI
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. FOR THE ELMERINE NEIGHBORHOOD
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Bill 2011 -23 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Following a lengthy
discussion in which Council Members stated their reasons for either supporting or opposing
passing this bill to expedite the project, Bill 2011 -23 was passed by the following roll -call
vote:
Aye:
Nay:
Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Luebbert, Pope, and Schulte
Koon and Scrivner
Mayor Eric Struemph called for a five - minute recess at this point (7:50 P.M.)
RECONVENE
The following Council Members were present when the meeting reconvened at 7:55 P.M.:
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Present: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, and
Scrivner
Absent: Weber
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of June 2 and June 6, 2011 City Council Meetings - A motion was made by
Councilman Ralph Bray to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by
Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2011 -26, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
CLARIFYING THAT GROUND EFFECT LIGHTING ON CARS IS PROHIBITED.
Bill 2011 -27, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2010 -2011 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
Bill 2011 -28, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2010 -2011
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL
FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
Bill 2011 -29, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2010 -2011
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL
FUNDS FROM THE CEMETERY FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Councilman Bob Scrivner requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2011 -29 placed
on final passage to allow expediting the tree removal before it falls and injures someone or
creates damage to historical headstones. There were no objections to the request to
suspend the rules.
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Councilman Rich Koon then made a motion to amend Bill 2011 -29 to correctly state the
supplemental appropriation was being made "from the Cemetery Fund to the General Fund."
Motion was seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously.
Bill 2011 -23 was then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and
passed, as amended, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14812:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
Bill 2011 -30, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO ANIMALS.
Bill 2011 -31, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLAN FOR AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
FOR UNILEVER SUPPLY CHAIN, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED
ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, OF ITS INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$17,000,000 TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF SUCH PROJECT.
Bill 2011 -32, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SAM GAINES
CONSTRUCTION INC., FOR THE MONROE STREET AND CAPITOL AVENUE
STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Bill 2011 -33, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, co- sponsored by Councilmen Griffith
and Pope, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 (ADVERTISING AND SIGNS), OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO ON- PREMISE SIGNS.
Bill 2011 -34, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO ISSUE
TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (UNILEVER SUPPLY CHAIN,
INC. PROJECT), SERIES 2011, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,000,000
TO PAY THE COSTS OF A PROJECT FOR UNILEVER SUPPLY CHAIN, INC., A
DELAWARE CORPORATION, THAT WILL INCLUDE THE ACQUISITION AND
INSTALLATION OF NEW PACKAGING LINES AND PROCESSING EQUIPMENT AT, AND
THE RELOCATION OF EXISTING OUT -OF -STATE COMPANY ASSETS TO, THE
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EXISTING PLANT LOCATED IN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CERTAIN
DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH
THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS.
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2011 -17, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY CREATING THE ADOPT -A- STREET PROGRAM.
Bill 2011 -17 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
roll -call vote as Ordinance 14803:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
Bill 2011 -18, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID
PROPERTY.
Bill 2011 -18 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
roll -call vote as Ordinance 14804:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
Bill 2011 -19, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BARTLETT AND
WEST, INC. TO DESIGN WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE.
Bill 2011 -19 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
roll -call vote as Ordinance 14805:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
Bill 2011 -20, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING AN
EXISTING SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ACROSS PART OF
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LOTS 106 AND 107 OF HEDGEWOOD HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI, SAID EASEMENT BEING RECORDED IN
BOOK 250, PAGE 870, COLE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE.
Bill 2011 -20 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
roll -call vote as Ordinance 14806:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
Bill 2011 -21, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF MAGNOLIA PLACE SUBDIVISION, A
SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI.
Bill 2011 -21 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
roll -call vote as Ordinance 14807:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
Bill 2011 -22, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2010 -2011
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL
FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND AND THE TRANSIT FUND.
Bill 2011 -22 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
roll -call vote as Ordinance 14808:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: Harvey
Bill 2011 -24, sponsored by Councilman Bray, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1015 E. ATCHISON STREET, IN THE
CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO THE OLD TOWN REVITALIZATION COMPANY,
A 501C-3 NOT - FOR - PROFIT ORGANIZATION.
Bill 2011 -24 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
roll -call vote as Ordinance 14810:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
Bill 2011 -25, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY
SPECIAL SERVICES FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY
DISABLED.
Bill 2011 -25 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following
roll -call vote as Ordinance 14811:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, and Scrivner
Nay: None
RESOLUTIONS
RS2011 -11 Renew Excess Worker's Compensation Insurance Coverage (Koon)
A motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon for adoption of RS2011 -11 as presented,
seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call
vote:
Aye: Bray, 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. Michael Brownstein made a presentation regarding the issue of excessive noise from
businesses in the Ash Street neighborhood where he lives.
Mr. Leonard Steinman stated he disagrees with the issue of dog owners being prohibited
from bringing their dogs to certain outdoor events in the City.
COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
There were no comments made at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
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Councilwoman Carrie Carroll announced where citizens may drop off their old phone books
so they can be recycled.
Councilwoman Carrie Carroll made comments regarding tall grass on Washington Street
property owned by the Housing Authority. Acting Community Development Director Charles
Lansford stated he would look into the matter, and that the City and the Housing Authority
had been discussing this issue to try to resolve it.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business brought forward at this time.
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
Minutes of June 6, 2011, Closed Session: A motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon
to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved
by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, and
Scrivner
Nay: None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion for adjournment was made by Councilman Dave Griffith, seconded by Councilman
Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously at 8:52 P.M.