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Home My Public Portal About20110718REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 18, 2011 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of July 18, 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. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Eric Struemph presented a key to the City to Interim Community Development Director Charlie Lansford and congratulated him on his imminent retirement. Following the presentation, several Council Members made comments to thank Charlie for his service to the City, followed by Mr. Lansford's comments. Presentations of City Coins to City Lifeguards by Bill Lockwood, with the assistance of Laurie Herzing, who explained the process to become a lifeguard: Lifeguard Action Recognized in Lifesaving Effort Isaac Wibberg 1. From top of slide, spotted child and notified catch pool guard; Hallie Minard 2. Guard in catch pool who pulled child out of the water and placed on side of pool; Kelsey Mueller 3. Gave chest compressions and dislodged food; Luke Yarnell 4. Took position at the head of the child, performed finger sweep clearing airway; Shane Convery 5. Retrieved trauma bag and prepared oxygen tank to give the child; REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 18, 2011 2 Nick Jones 6. Called 911, described incident to dispatch, stayed on the line until other emergency personnel arrived The lifeguards were thanked for their efforts which resulted in saving the life of a young child. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled for this meeting. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Mayor Struemph announced that the following minutes and reports have been received and are on file for review in the City Clerk's office: Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, May 10 and May 24, 2011 JeffTran Focus Group, April 26, 2011 Public Safety Committee, June 2, 2011 CAMPO Technical Committee, June 2, 2011 Public Works & Planning Committee, April 18, April 21, May 19 Missouri River Regional Library 2010 Audit Report (bound document available for review in City Clerk's Office) Historic Preservation Commission, April 12, 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 announced that the Committee will meet next on August 10 at 8:00 A.M. Finance Committee - Councilman Rich Koon reported on the last meeting held on July 14 after the "Brown Bagel" work session. Public Safety Committee - Councilman Mike Harvey reported that next meeting will be held on July 28 immediately after the "Brown Bagel" work session. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 18, 2011 3 Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Bob Scrivner reported that the next meeting will be held on July 21 at 7:30 A.M. Other Committee and Liaison Reports - Councilman Ralph Bray reported on the last meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR The following appointments were recommended by Mayor Eric Struemph for Council approval: BOARD /COMMISSION APPOINTMENT EXPIRES TERM MSP Commission: Michael Berry May 2014 Full Bob Jones May 2014 Full Gene Bushman* May 2014 Full Firefighter's Retirement Board Bill Schwartz July 2014 Full *3rd Term, requires 2/3 Vote A motion was made by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, to approve all appointments except Mr. Bushman, whose reappointment to a third term will require a separate vote. The motion was approved unanimously. *A motion was made by Councilman Dave Griffith to approve the appointment of Gene Bushman to a third term on the MSP Commission, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. Dale Siebeneck, Evers and Company CPA's, LLC, made a presentation regarding the annual City audit. Following his presentation, there were no questions asked. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Interim City Administrator / City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus made the following two announcements: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 18, 2011 4 1 Wednesday, July 20, 9:00 A.M. Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new animal shelter 2. The July 25 regular Council Work Session has been canceled PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Mr. Leonard Steinman made comments regarding Acting Community Development Director Charles Lansford upon his retirement. Ms. Jackie Fischer, Ms. Jennifer Tergin, Ms. Susan may, and Ms. Debby Mehmert, Friends of the Animal Shelter, thanked the City Council, and the public, for the support of the efforts on behalf of building a new City animal shelter. Following their presentation, Councilman Dave Griffith made a motion to take up Bills 2011 -39 and 2011 -40 at this time, seconded by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll, and approved unanimously. ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER BILLS PENDING: Bill 2011 -39, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, 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 1/2 CENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SALES TAX FUNDS D AND E, AND THE GENERAL FUND. Bill 2011 -39 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14825: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -40, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JC INDUSTRIES FOR THE JEFFERSON CITY ANIMAL SHELTER. Bill 2011 -40 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14826: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 18, 2011 5 Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Councilman Bob Scrivner mentioned that he hoped this new animal shelter would allow an expanded spay /neuter program to better control the issue of too many unwanted or stray animals in the City. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of June 26, June 30, and July 5, 2011 City Council Meetings - A motion was made by Councilman Dave Griffith to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Ralph Bray, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2011 -42, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC TRANSIT OPERATING GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION. Bill 2011 -43, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY DELETING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND AMENDING THE 2010 -2011 PERSONNEL SCHEDULE TO REFLECT THE REORGANIZATION. BILLS PENDING Bill 2011 -35, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE JEFFERSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AMENDING THE 2010 -2011 ANNUAL BUDGET WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 18, 2011 6 Bill 2011 -35 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14822: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -37, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (0), (PARKING TIME LIMIT ZONES), SUBPARAGRAPH (F), TIME ZONE F, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY MODIFYING A PORTION OF LAFAYETTE STREET. Bill 2011 -37 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14823: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -38, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19- 401 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE H, (YIELD SIGNS), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE DELETION OF SKYVIEW DRIVE AT EASTWOOD DRIVE. Bill 2011 -38 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14824: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -41, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A SUPPLEMENTAL 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. Bill 2011 -41 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14827: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 18, 2011 7 Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS2011 -15 Authorizing Year 2 of Contract Renewal with Evers and Company CPA'S, LLC, for Audit Services (Koon) A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for adoption of RS2011 -15 as presented, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None RS2011 -16 Authorizing Year 2 of Contract with Centech and Associates for HVAC Services (Koon) A motion was made by Councilman Dave Griffith for adoption of RS2011 -16 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 *Councilman Dave Griffith left the meeting at this point. SCHEDULED REPORTS There were no reports scheduled for this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 18, 2011 8 Mr. Leonard Steinman made a presentation regarding his opinion of what should be done with the property formerly owned by Missouri Power and Light located in the Millbottom area. Councilman Dave Griffith left the meeting at this point (6:45 P.M.) The following persons stated their opposition to the business called "Cirilla's" because they believe it sells pornographic materials: Ms. Jan Kruse Mr. Ron Hayes Ms. Rose Hayes Ms. Roberta Sarver Mr. Cliff Sarver There were no questions asked by the Council of the presenters. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Councilman Bob Weber asked which Council Committee would be the most appropriate one to handle the issue brought up regarding Cirilla's. Following discussion, he asked Councilman Mike Harvey, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, to place it on a future agenda to discuss at the Committee level. Councilman Bryan Pope stated that he has learned that there is a sign on the door of Cirilla's stating that no one under the age of 18 is allowed to enter the store, so assured the public that children are not allowed to patronize the business. Interim City Administrator / City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus explained what zero percent meant regarding the issue of pornography, and how a zero percent regulation could even impact affect such businesses as physicians and clinics. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business brought forward at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 18, 2011 9 Councilwoman Carrie Carroll thanked City Planner Janice McMillan for providing a tour of the Transit and Central Maintenance facilities to the City Council. Councilwoman Carrie Carroll also made comments regarding the opening of the new Cole County jail facility, as well as the opening of the Highway 179 / SSM project, and thanked Roger Schwartze who is in the audience tonight for his part in ensuring that project came to fruition. Councilman Bryan Pope stated how important the 1/2 cent sales tax is in relation to projects such as the Hwy. 179 project. Mayor Eric Struemph asked the public who may have any input in any topics of interest to the community to please contact him or the City Council to let them know their input. GO INTO CLOSED SESSION mayor Eric Struemph stated that Pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the Council will go into Closed Session to discuss the following: a. Personnel Sec. 610.021(3) A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey to go into Closed Session, seconded by Councilman Ralph Bray, and approved by the following roll -call vote at 7:20 P.M.: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Harvey, Luebbert, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: Koon and Pope Absent at vote: Griffith