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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20120117REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 2012 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of January 17, 2012, 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, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, and Weber Absent: * *Carroll and *Scrivner A quorum was declared present. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Mayor Eric Struemph announced that, due to the resignation of former Councilman Dave Griffith, who also served as this year's President Pro Tempore, the Council needed to elect a Council Member to serve Mr. Griffith's remaining term as President Pro Tempore. Mayor Struemph then opened the floor for nominations. Councilman Mike Harvey nominated Councilman Bob Weber, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope. As no other nominations were made, the election of Councilman Weber as President Pro Tempore was approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, and Weber Nay: None PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) Approving Amended Final PUD Plan for 216 El Mercado Plaza A staff presentation was made by Janice McMillan who provided background and details about the proposed PUD plan. Following her presentation, no one came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed PUD plan. Mayor Eric Struemph announced that the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated the Council will now take up the associated pending bill. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 2012 2 Bill 2011 -130, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING AN AMENDED FINAL PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 216 EL MERCADO PLAZA; DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2011 -130 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14913: Aye: Bray, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, and Weber Nay: None MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no miscellaneous agenda items scheduled at this time. 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: CAMPO Technical Committee, November 3, 2011 Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, November 15, 2011 Cultural Arts Commission, November 15, 2011 Parks and Recreation Commission, December 13, 2011 Mayor Struemph thanked all the citizens who give their time and efforts to serve on City boards and commissions. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Administration Committee - In the absence of Chairwoman Carrie Carroll, Mayor Eric Struemph announced that the next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 8 at 8:00 A.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 2012 3 Finance Committee - Councilman Rich Koon reported that the sales tax revenue for the past quarter was over the projected amount by $237,320, and announced the next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 16, immediately following the Council Brown Bagel Work Session. Public Safety Committee - Councilman Mike Harvey announced that the next meeting will be held on February 2 immediately following the Brown Bagel Work Session. Public Works & Planning Committee - In the absence of Chairman Bob Scrivner, Mayor Eric Struemph announced that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 19, at 7:30 A.M. Other Committee and Liaison Reports - There were no other reports given at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR The following appointments were recommended by Mayor Eric Struemph for City Council approval: (a) Jefferson City Police Department Appointment: (1) Teresa Clerkin — Evidence Technician A motion was made by for approval of the recommended appointment, seconded by Councilman Shawn Schulte, and approved unanimously (b) Appointments to the following City Boards and Commissions: BOARD /COMMISSION Storm Water Quality: CVB: Historic Preservation: APPOINTMENT EXPIRES TERM Carol Davit April 2014 Full Ross Kassman April 2014 Full Jim Penfold April 2014 Full Richard Graessle April 2014 Full Russell Rottmann April 2014 Full Deb Brown Dec 2014 Full Andy Neidert Dec 2014 Full Denise Kinard Dec 2014 Full Art Langston Dec 2014 Full Environmental Quality David Soncrant Nov 2016 Full REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 2012 4 Plumbing Board: David Wright Dec 2014 Full Gary Michel Dec 2014 Full Jerry Raithel Dec 2014 Full Michael Engelbrecht Dec 2015 Full Electrical Board Ray Fink Jan 2015 Full Police Personnel Board: Lisa Turner Jan 2015 Full Ray Bledsoe Jan 2015 Full Planning & Zoning Michael Lester May 2012 Partial Cultural Arts Commission Laura Morris Mar 2014 Partial A motion was made by Councilman Bill Luebbert for approval of the recommended appointments, seconded by Councilman Ralph Bray, and approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Mr. Charlie Palmer gave a report on the status of the Lewis and Clark Monument. He stated that numbers were down last year, and indicated that budget constraints may have been the determining factor. He stated that he believed schools did not have the funds to bring students to visit the monument last year over previous years. He announced that Lewis & Clark Taskforce meetings will be held at the Missouri River Regional Library the first Thursday of the month from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the East Side Art Gallery, and invited the public to attend. Mayor Eric Struemph thanked Mr. Palmer for his efforts and hard work. Mr. Jim Crabtree gave a report on the Millbottom flooding mitigation and greening efforts, and urged the Council to adopt Resolution RS2011 -38 tonight to continue those efforts moving forward. City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus gave a presentation regarding the Transformation Tax, including how the priority of the projects would be determined, administered, and tracked if the issue passes on the February 7 election. He stated that a Board would be appointed from various community entities to keep the projects in the public eye and reporting on progress being made. *Councilman Bob Scrivner arrived during Mr. Nickolaus's report (6:25 P.M.) City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus also made a brief report on the status of the RFP process for the Conference Center Site Selection consultant, and stated anyone with questions about that may contact the City's Finance Department. Mr. Randy Allen and former Mayor John Landwehr made a joint presentation stating some of their reasons for favoring passage of the Transformation Sales Tax issue on the February 7 ballot. They both urged the citizens to vote in favor of the issue. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 2012 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Janice McMillan announced that there will be open house meetings to provide information and answer questions regarding the proposed redistricting boundaries. The dates and details are available on the City's website and will be in the News Tribune as well. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS Mr. Jay Burchfield, developer of the Wymore Apartments, made a presentation urging the Council to pass Bill 2011 -133 pertaining to establishment of a downtown residential parking program. ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER A motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon to amend the agenda to take up Resolutions RS2011 -38 and RS2011 -39 at this time. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously. RS2011 -38 Approving submission of an EPA Urban Waters Grant for Millbottom Demonstration Project (Koon) A motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon for adoption of RS2011 -38 as presented, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None RS2011 -39 Memorandum of Understanding with Missouri Office of Administration for Transformation (Bray) A motion was made by Councilman Shawn Schulte for adoption of RS2011 -39 as presented, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 2012 6 CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by consent: a. Minutes of December 29, 2011, and January 3, 2012, City Council Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2011 -134, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, LEVYING AND ASSESSING A SPECIAL TAX BILL AGAINST PARTICULAR LOTS AND TRACTS OF LAND FRONTING AND ABUTTING THE 1200 AND 1300 BLOCKS OF ELMERINE AVENUE AND THE 1100 BLOCK OF MOREAU DRIVE IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID CURB AND SIDEWALK. Bill 2011 -135, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH ST. MARTINS. Bill 2011 -136, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF ALAMEDA DRIVE. Bill 2011 -137 was withdrawn before introduction. Bill 2011 -138, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE G, (STOP INTERSECTIONS), SUBPARAGRAPH (B), (OTHER SPECIFIED INTERSECTIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF MILLER STREET AT VETTER LANE. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 2012 7 BILLS PENDING Bill 2011 -131, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACQUIRING PROPERTY AT 711 MULBERRY STREET IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, USING HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSES OF CLEARING THE FLOOD PLAIN. Bill 2011 -131 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll - call vote as Ordinance 14914: Aye: Bray, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -132, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL FOR EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT RATES * *Councilwoman Carrie Carroll arrived at 6:53 P.M. during third reading of bill 2011 -132 Bill 2011 -132 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon to accept the Substitute Bill 2011 -132 which was previously distributed to the Council, seconded by Councilman Ralph Bray, and approved unanimously. Bill 2011 -132 was then passed, as substituted, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14915: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2011 -133, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY CREATING A DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM. Bill 2011 -133 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 -133 which was previously distributed to the Council, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. Bill 2011 -133 was then passed, as substituted, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14916: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 2012 8 There were no items on the Informal Calendar. RESOLUTIONS RS2011 -37 Authorizing Roger Schwartze as Representative for MDNR Loans (Scrivner) A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for adoption of RS2011 -37 as presented, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Carroll, 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. Chuck Lahmeyer made a presentation to inform the Mayor and Council that the United States Board on Geographic Names has now officially approved the proposal to apply the new name Alton Creek to the stream in the Callaway County portion of the City which Mr. Lahmeyer brought before the Council several months ago. He distributed copies of the letter from the Board informing Mr. Lahmeyer of its approval. Mayor Eric Struemph and members of the City Council thanked Mr. Lahmeyer for his efforts on this issue. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY No comments were made at this time. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business brought forward. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 2012 9 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey to approve the January 3, 2012, Closed Session Minutes, seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously at 7:15 P.M.