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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20110815REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2011 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of August 15, 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 (a) Rezoning 0.9 Acres at 400 W. Main Street from M -1 to PUD A staff presentation was made by Janice McMillan. Following her presentation, no one present came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. Mayor Eric Struemph declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and stated the Council will now take up the associated pending bill. 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 -47 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14830: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2011 2 Nay: None (b) Preliminary PUD Plan for 400 W. Main A staff presentation was made by Janice McMillan. Following her presentation, no one present came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. Mayor Eric Struemph declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and stated the Council will now take up the associated pending bill. 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 -48 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14831: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None (c) Rezoning 0.41 Acres at 714 & 716 W. High from RA -2 to C -O A staff presentation was made by Janice McMillan. Following her presentation, the following persons came forward to speak on the proposed rezoning: In favor: Mr. Doug Van Camp, owner of the property located at 714 West High. He indicated he would be happy to answer any questions about the issue and briefly explained the usage of the property as an expansion to his business currently conducted at the adjoining property. No one present came forward to speak in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Mayor Eric Struemph declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and stated the Council will now take up the associated pending bill. Bill 2011 -49, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2011 3 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 -49 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance14832 : Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Finance Director Steve Schlueter made a staff presentation on the following three public hearing topics and offered to answer any questions. (d) Public Hearing on 2011 -2012 City Budget (e) Public Hearing on 2011 -2012 Gross Receipts Utility Tax (f) Public Hearing on 2011 Levy of Property Tax Following the staff presentation, no one came forward to speak on any of the three issues. Mayor Eric Struemph declared the public hearings concluded. 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: CAMPO Technical Committee July 7, 2011 Board of Adjustment May 17, 2011 Certification of August 2 Election Result to City Clerk by Cole County Clerk Public Safety Committee June 30, 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 the topics which had REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2011 4 been discussed at the August 10 meeting, and announced that the meetings will be held regularly on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:00 A.M. Finance Committee - Councilman Rich Koon reported the topics which had been discussed at the meeting 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 - Councilman Ralph Bray made a report of topics discussed by the Historic Preservation Commission at their meeting held on August 9. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR The following appointments and introductions were brought before the Council: (a) Approval of City Boards and Commission Appointments: 1. Cultural Arts Commission a) Raylene Walker — Partial Term to expire March 2012 A motion was made by Councilman Shawn Schulte to approve the appointment as presented, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously. (b) Approval of Police Officer Appointments: 1. Nicole Kerman 2. Adam Lueckenhoff 3. Bradley Morgan 4. Nicholas Sanders Following introduction of the Police Officer candidates by Captain Bob Cynova, a motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for approval of the appointments as presented, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. (c) Approval of Fire Department Appointments: 1. Approval of Promotion from Captain to Assistant Fire Chief a) Tim Grace REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2011 5 Following introduction of the Fire Department promotion candidate Tim Grace by Public Fire Education Officer Jason Turner, a motion was made by Councilman Ralph Bray for approval of the promotion as presented, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously. (d) Mr. Turner then introduced the following Fire Department employees who were being promoted, and one new hire: 1. Promotion from Driver to Fire Captain — Ron Smith 2. Promotion from Firefighter to Fire Driver — Joel Swader 3. New Hire — Chris McCray as Firefighter Mayor Eric Struemph welcomed all the new hires to both the Police Department and the Fire Department and congratulated those being promoted for their achievement. 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 Mr. Chuck Lahmeyer made a presentation regarding Bill 2011 -51 stating that he and his wife had enjoyed all of the recent festivals they attended. He encouraged the Council to pass Bill 2011 -51 to re- authorize the festival district. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by consent: (a) Minutes of July 28 and August 1, 2011 City Council Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Dave Griffith for approval of item (a) as presented, seconded by Councilman Shawn Schulte, and approved unanimously. (b) Permissive Use of Right -of -Way at State and Lafayette Streets Following a staff presentation, a motion was made by Councilman Ralph Bray for approval of item (b) as presented, seconded by Councilman Shawn Schulte, and approved REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2011 6 unanimously. (c) Contract Renewal: United States Infrastructure Corp. for Underground Facilities Locating and Marking Services Following a staff presentation, a motion was made by Councilman Bill Luebbertforapproval of item (c) as presented, seconded by Councilman Ralph Bray, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2011 -53, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRECODE BY AFFIRMING INSPECTORS ARE AT -WILL EMPLOYEES. Bill 2011 -54, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH J.C. INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR THE ELMERINE AVENUE NIP PROJECT. Mayor Eric Struemph announced that staff has requested that the rules be suspended in order to move this project forward before winter weather arrives. There were no objections to suspending the rules. Bill 2011 -54 was read then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14839: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -55, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH KEN KAUFFMAN AND SONS EXCAVATING TO CONSTRUCT THE MOREAU VIEW ROAD SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT. Bill 2011 -56, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF EAST MCCARTY STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2011 7 Bill 2011 -57, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2011, TO OCTOBER 31, 2012, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. Bill 2011 -58, 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 -59, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE INDENTURE AGREEMENT WITH UMB BANK. Mayor Eric Struemph announced that staff has informed him that bond counsel has requested the rules be suspended to ensure all dates on the bonds are accurate. There were no objections to suspending the rules. Bill 2011 -59 was read then read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14840: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None BILLS PENDING 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. A motion was made by Councilman Ralph Bray to accept the Substitute Bill 2011 -44 which had been previously distributed to the Council, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. Bill 2011 -44 was then read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as substituted, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14830: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2011 8 Nay: None 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. Bill 2011 -45 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14831: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None 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 -46 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14832: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None 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 -50 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14833: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -51, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY RE- ESTABLISHING FESTIVAL DISTRICTS. A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber to accept the final substitute Bill 2011 -51 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2011 9 which had been distributed to the Council, with the corrections to scriveners' errors regarding gender language mentioned by Councilman Bob Scrivner in the pre- meeting, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. Following discussion, Bill 2011 -51 was then read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as substituted and scrivener's errors regarding gender language corrected, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14837: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, and Weber Nay: Scrivner 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. Bill 2011 -52 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14838: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None RESOLUTIONS RS2011 -18 Authorizing Representative for Missouri Department of Natural Resources State Revolving Fund Program (Scrivner) A motion was made by Councilman Ralph Bray for adoption of RS2011 -18 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 SCHEDULED REPORTS There were no reports scheduled for this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2011 10 There were no presentations made at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no comments made at this time. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Dave Griffith mentioned that he and his wife celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary this past week. Councilman Bob Scrivner mentioned that his in -laws, Dusty and Mabel Rhodes, had recently moved to Jefferson City, and they had just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Councilman Bob Weber reminded citizens that schools start this week and stated they need to be drive safely in school zones. Mayor Eric Struemph thanked everyone involved in the recent Sales Tax F campaign which was approved by almost 80% of the voters at the August 2 election. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Dave Griffith, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously at 7:15 P.M.