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Home My Public Portal About20110801REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1, 2011 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of August 1, 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 No miscellaneous items were brought forward. 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: Planning & Zoning Commission, June 9, 2011(meeting and work session) CAMPO Board of Directors, June 15, 2011 Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, June 28, 2011 Police Personnel Board, June 23, 2011 Finance Committee, May 12, 2011 Finance Reports for June 2011 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1, 2011 2 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 that the next meeting will be held on August 11 after the "Brown Bagel" work session. Public Safety Committee - Councilman Mike Harvey reported that next meeting will be held on September 1 immediately after the "Brown Bagel" work session. Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Bob Scrivner reported that the next meeting will be held on August 18 at 7:30 A.M. Other Committee and Liaison Reports - No other committee reports were made at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR No appointments were brought forward. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations made. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS No announcements were made at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations made at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1, 2011 3 CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by consent: 1. Minutes of July 14 and July 18, 2011 City Council Meetings 2. Change Order on Sam Gaines Construction Contract A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Dave Griffith, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 1. Bid 2557 — Sodium Chloride, Community Development Councilman Bob Scrivner asked staff to provide him some information about the difference between the cost last year and this year for the same item. A motion was made by Councilman Shawn Schulte for approval Bid 2557 as presented, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. 2. SS 2562 — Surveillance Camera Upgrade, Police Dept. A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for approval of SS 2562 as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2011 -44, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 4, TO AUTHORIZE THE LIQUOR BOARD TO EXTEND LIQUOR LICENSES TO OUTSIDE THE LICENSED PREMISES. Interim City Counselor Drew Hilpert explained that a substitute has been drafted for the Council's consideration at the August 15 meeting. The substitute corrects a typographical error regarding the hours of operation for licensees. Bill 2011 -45, 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 RECLASSIFYING POSITIONS WITHIN THE TRANSIT DIVISION. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1, 2011 4 Bill 2011 -46, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF CITY TAXES AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI FOR THE YEAR 2011. Bill 2011 -47, sponsored by Councilman Koon, 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 0.9 ACRES OF LAND ADDRESSED AS 400 WEST MAIN STREET FROM M -1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2011 -48, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 400 WEST MAIN STREET; DESCRIBED AS PART OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2011 -49, sponsored by Councilman Koon, 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 0.41 ACRES FROM RA -2 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO C -O OFFICE COMMERCIAL, FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 714 AND 716 WEST HIGH STREET, DESCRIBED AS PART OF INLOTS 278 AND 279, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2011 -50, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF HOLT SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2011 -51, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY RE- ESTABLISHING FESTIVAL DISTRICTS. Councilman Ralph Bray and Councilwoman Carrie Carroll stated they may have amendments to bring forward on this bill before it is voted on at the August 15 Council meeting. Discussion was held regarding this issue. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1, 2011 5 Bill 2011 -52, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2010 -2011 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND TO RECOGNIZE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS. BILLS PENDING 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 -42 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14828: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None 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. Bill 2011 -43 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made by Councilman Ralph Bray to accept the substitute Bill 2011 -43 which was previously distributed, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. A motion was then made by Councilman Rich Koon to amend Substitute Bill 2011 -43 to correct language in Sec. 2 -355 by changing the reference to "Department of Planning and Protective Services" to "Department of Public Works." The motion to amend was seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously. Bill 2011 -43, as substituted, and amended, was then passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14829: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1, 2011 6 RESOLUTIONS RS2011 -17 Endorsing Use of City Parking Lot for Clothing Drop Box by Red Cross (Luebbert) (Cosponsored by Koon) A motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon for adoption of RS2011 -17 as presented, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: 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 stated he believes he has been harassed by the Jefferson City Police Department regarding vehicles owned by him. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no comments made at this time. NEW BUSINESS Councilwoman Carrie Carroll mentioned that the Jefferson City Ice Arena is now open and encouraged citizens to use it during this hot weather, and asked Parks & Recreation Director Bill Lockwood to make an announcement regarding the arena. Mr. Lockwood stated that citizens may find hours and details about different sessions on the Parks & Recreation portion of the City's website at www.jeffcitymo.org /parks. Mayor Eric Struemph reminded citizens of the City that tomorrow, August 2, is election day in the City and encouraged everyone to exercise their right to vote. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 1, 2011 7 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Dave Griffith to approve the July 18, 2011, Closed Session minutes, 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 ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Dave Griffith, seconded by Councilman Ralph Bray, and approved unanimously at 7:08 P.M.