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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20111003REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2011 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of October 3, 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, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Absent: Harvey A quorum was declared present. Mayor Eric Struemph announced that the Council will take public comments on the amendments which will be proposed to Bill 2011 -57, the 2011 -2012 budget, before that is voted on tonight, and took the names of those present who would like to speak on that issue. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Eric Struemph read a Proclamation honoring Mary Ann Hall and Lucia Erikson - Kincheloe for their hard work making the "Connect to the Arts Festival" a success. Human Resources Director Gail Strope also gave details regarding that event and stated that the two ladies have also been presented with City Coins in addition to the proclamation. Ms. Kincheloe thanked the Mayor and City Council, and stated that Gail Strope also deserves recognition as she has worked tirelessly with the Cultural Arts Commission on all their projects. Resolution RS2011 -23 - Recognition of Chuck Walker as 2011 Outstanding Service Award Recipient Sponsors: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Scrivner, Schulte, and Weber Mayor Eric Struemph asked Officer Walker and his wife to come forward, and the Mayor read Resolution RS2011 -23. A motion was made by Councilman Bob Scrivner for adoption REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2011 2 of RS2011 -23, seconded by Councilman Dave Griffith, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Nay: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber None Mayor Struemph presented Officer Walker with a framed copy of the Resolution and the audience honored Officer Walker's achievements with a standing ovation. Mayor Struemph asked Police Chief Roger Schroeder to make comments. Chief Schroeder provided further details of Officer Walker's service to the community and indicated he is very proud of Officer Walker. AGENDA ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER INFORMAL CALENDAR: Councilman Rich Koon requested that Bill 2011 -57 be removed from the Informal Calendar and placed on third reading and final passage at this time. 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 -57 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Councilman Rich Koon made a motion that the budget be adopted as it was approved in its final format at the September 8, 2011, Budget Work Shop, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber. The following motions to amend were then made: Amendment #1: Councilman Bob Scrivner made a motion to amend the budget as follows: move to amend bill 2011 -57 (2011 -2012 budget), as amended, by reducing by $500,000 the income shown in the budget for sales tax revenue, which would amend the budget by deleting the current income for sales tax in account # 10- 100 - 4000010 as follows: $10,095,424 And replacing the same with the following: $9,595,424 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2011 3 The motion was seconded by Councilman Shawn Schulte and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Amendment #2: A motion was made by Councilman Bob Scrivner to further amend 2011 -57 as follows: move to amend bill 2011 -57 (2011 -2012 budget), as amended, by reducing by $87,660 the income shown for property tax revenue, which would amend the budget by deleting the current income for property tax in account # 10- 100 - 420010 as follows: $5,273,750 And replacing the same with the following: $5,186,090 The motion was seconded by Councilman Ralph Bray, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Amendment #3: A motion was made by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll to further amend 2011 -57 as follows: move to amend bill 2011 -57 (2011 -2012 budget), as amended, by adding an additional expense of '/2% for merit raises for employees, bringing the total raise for employees to 1% across the board for cost of living and 11/2 % for merit. The motion was lost as it did not receive a second. Amendment #4 A motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon to further amend as follows: move to amend bill 2011 -57 (2011 -2012 budget), as amended, by reducing account 10- 700 - 590075 (Transit Subsidy) by $165,000 to delete the proposed new transit route and the cost of the two FTE necessary to run the route. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shawn Schulte. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2011 4 Mayor Eric Struemph stated that the Council would now allow anyone present who wished to speak on this amendment to do so at this time. The following persons came forward: Ms. Jodi Thomas stated she is a teacher and believes the City needs the proposed route as an after - school route. Ms. Marie Peeples stated she also favors an after - school bus route to service schools, but also to service the Cole County Health Department. Mr. Brian Wekamp stated he is in favor of the new route, and also is in favor of the proposed route change from thirty minutes to forty minutes which will come up later under "Public Hearings." Ms. Connie Peck, Rehab Services for the Blind, stated she is in favor of the new route, as well as the new forty- minute schedule mentioned by Mr. Wekamp. Following a lengthy discussion by the Council, the motion to amend was defeated by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Koon, Pope, Schulte, and Scrivner Nay: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Luebbert, and Weber Amendment #5 Councilman Rich Koon made a motion to further amend as follows: I move to amend bill 2011 -57 (2011 -2012 budget), as amended, by 1. Reducing account 10- 185 - 5270200 (Economic Development) by $50,000 to delete the increase in funding to the Chamber of Commerce and; 2. Adding to the budget a one year grant of $25,000 for funding to the Chamber of Commerce. The motion was lost as it did not receive a second. Interim City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus asked Finance Director Steve Schlueter if he was prepared to provide final numbers reflecting the two amendments which the Council just approved. Mr. Schlueter stated that he does have those numbers at hand, and the following funds would be amended to reflect the actions just taken by the Council: General Fund: All Funds: $31,396,051 $76,968,737 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2011 5 Bill 2011 -57 was then passed, as amended, by the following roll -call vote, as Ordinance 14863: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) Rezoning 11.3 Acres at 2033 and 2117 Christy Drive from RS -2 to C -2 Following a staff presentation by Janice McMillan, she answered questions asked by Council Members. At the conclusion of the staff presentation, the following persons came forward to testify in the public hearing: In favor: Mr. Mike Bates, Central Missouri Professional Services, who stated that Kevin Riley, applicant, was present in case anyone had questions for him. In opposition: No one came forward 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 -77, 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 11.3 ACRES FROM RS -2 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO C -2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL, FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 2033 CHRISTY DRIVE AND 2117 CHRISTY DRIVE, DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2011 -77 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14860: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2011 6 Nay: None (b) Amended Final PUD Plan for 3515 Amazonas Drive, 210 El Mercado Plaza, and 216 El Mercado Plaza Following a staff presentation by Janice McMillan, she answered questions asked by Council Members regarding the proposed PUD plan. At the conclusion of the staff presentation, the following persons came forward to testify in the public hearing. In favor: Mr. Mike Bates, Central Missouri Professional Services, who stated that Kevin Riley, applicant, was present in case anyone had questions for him. In opposition: No one came forward 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 -78, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING AN AMENDED FINAL PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 3515 AMAZONAS DRIVE, 210 EL MERCADO PLAZA, AND 216 EL MERCADO PLAZA; DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, AND PART OF LOT 6 OF EL MERCADO DEVELOPMENT, SECTION ONE, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2011 -78 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14861: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None (c) JeffTran Service Change Following a staff presentation by Matt Morasch, the Council asked him questions. Councilman Bryan Pope asked for information showing the number of transfers. Councilman Bill Luebbert suggested that the Transit system use more promotion to advertise their services to the public. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2011 7 Mr. Brian Wekamp and Ms. Connie Peck had previously testified and stated their support of the schedule changes earlier in the meeting. No one came forward to testify in opposition to the proposed changes. Mayor Eric Struemph declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing 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: 1. Transportation & Traffic Commission, August 10, 2011 2. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, August 16, 2011 3. Council Committee on Administration, August 10, 2011 4. Parks & Recreation Commission, August 9, 2011 5. Finance Committee, August 11, 2011 6. CAMPO Board of Directors, August 17, 2011 7. Public Works & Planning Committee, July 21 and August 18, 2011 Mayor Eric Struemph thanked all the citizens who give their time and efforts to serve on these boards and commissions. He asked Human Resources Director Gail Strope to make an announcement about Board and Commissions which currently have openings on them. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Administration Committee - Councilwoman Carrie Carroll announced that the next meeting will be held October 12 at 8:00 A.M. Finance Committee - Councilman Rich Koon announced that the next meeting will be held on October 13 immediately following the "Brown Bagel" work session. Public Safety Committee - In Councilman Mike Harvey's absence, Mayor Eric Struemph asked Police Chief Roger Schroeder to report. Chief Schroeder announced that next meeting will be held on October 27 immediately after the "Brown Bagel" work session. Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Bob Scrivner reported that the next meeting will be held on October 20 at 7:30 A.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2011 8 Other Committee and Liaison Reports - There were no other reports given at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments brought forward at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations scheduled at this time. 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 given at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by consent: (a) Minutes of September 15 and September 19, 2011 City Council Meetings (b) Appointing Nathan Nickolaus as Employer Representative to LAGERS Annual Meeting A motion was made by Councilman Dave Griffith for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2011 -80, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH OZARK HARLEY DAVIDSON, INC., FOR LEASE OF HARLEY DAVIDSON, MODEL FLHP, POLICE MOTORCYCLES. Bill 2011 -81, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2011 9 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION FOR BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS. Bill 2011 -82, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ALLOW FOR ADMINISTRATIVE DISPOSITION OF MINOR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS. Bill 2011 -83, sponsored by Councilman Carroll, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE BY OPTING OUT OF THE STATUTORY PROVISIONS ROLLING BACK UTILITY TAXES. Bill 2011 -84, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A COST SHARE AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT. Bill 2011 -85, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING PORTIONS OF AN EASEMENT LOCATED IN BLOCK 4 OF SUNSET PLACE ADDITION SUBDIVISION. BILLS PENDING Bill 2011 -73, sponsored by Councilman Carroll, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ESTABLISHING PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION DATES IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR 2012. Bill 2011 -73 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14857: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2011 10 Bill 2011 -74, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STOCKMAN CONSTRUCTION CORP. FOR THE EAST MCCARTY STREET REBUILD - PHASE II PROJECT. Bill 2011 -74 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14858: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -75, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PECKHAM AND WRIGHT ARCHITECTS, INC., FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR EXISTING FIRE STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PHASE III. Bill 2011 -75 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14859: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -76, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PECKHAM AND WRIGHT ARCHITECTS, INC., FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR NEW FIRE STATION NO. 3 - PHASE IV. Councilman Ralph Bray made a motion that Bill 2011 -76 be placed on the Informal Calendar, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -79, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 3.5 OF THE FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AS ORIGINALLY ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 12181, AS MOST RECENTLY AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 14725. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2011 11 Bill 2011 -79 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14862: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Griffith, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 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. Councilman Scrivner requested that Bill 2011 -55 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2011 -23 was taken up earlier in the meeting. SCHEDULED REPORTS There were no reports scheduled for this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There were no presentations made at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY There were no responses at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2011 12 NEW BUSINESS Councilwoman Carrie Carroll announced that a reunion of Jefferson City Jayettes is being coordinated by Ms. Betsy Dudenhoeffer, and she can be contacted for further information. Councilwoman Carrie Carroll announced that Chuck Walker is one of the nominees for this year's Exceptional Employee of the Year which will be announced on Thursday, October 6 at the Business Expo sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Dave Griffith, seconded by Councilman Ralph Bray, and approved unanimously at 7:55 P.M.