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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of March 5, 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, Carroll, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and
Weber
Absent: None
A quorum was declared present.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
(a) Mayor Eric Struemph presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting Award to City Finance Department Director Steve Schlueter, and
congratulated him on receiving this award for the 14' year in a row. Mr. Schlueter
stated he would accept it on behalf of the Finance Staff who are the ones responsible
due to their great work.
(b) Mayor Eric Struemph presented a Proclamation for American Red Cross Month to
Mike Flanagan. Mr. Flanagan asked those present who are associated with the Red
Cross to stand.
(c) Mayor Eric Struemph presented Governor Jay Nixon's Proclamation of 100" Fire
Department Anniversary to Fire Chief Rennick and Fire Captain Tim Young, and
congratulated the Department on celebrating their 100' anniversary this year. They
announced the dates of several events which will be held throughout the year in
commemoration of the anniversary.
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:
Plumbing Board of Review & Examiners, October 25, 2011
Parks and Recreation Commission, January 10, 2012
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Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, January 17, 2012
Historic Preservation Commission, January 10, 2012
Cultural Arts Commission, January 24, 2012
Mural Permit Administrative Hearing, February 20, 2012
Environmental Quality Commission, January 19, 2012
Mayor Struemph thanked all the citizens who give their time and efforts to serve on City
boards and commissions.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration Committee - Councilwoman Carrie Carroll announced that the next meeting
will be held on Wednesday, March 14 at 8:00 A.M.
Finance Committee - Councilman Rich Koon announced that the next meeting will be held
on Thursday, March 15, immediately following the Council Brown Bagel Work Session.
Public Safety Committee - Councilman Mike Harvey announced that the next regular
meeting will be held on Thursday, March 29, immediately following the Brown Bagel Work
Session, and that a Special Meeting will be held this Thursday, March 8, at 3:00 P.M.
Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Bob Scrivner announced that the next
meeting will be held on Thursday, March 22 at 7:30 A.M.
Other Committee and Liaison Reports - There were no reports made at this time.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Eric Struemph recommended the following appointments to the Jefferson City Police
Department for Council approval:
Police Officer:
Alex Clawson
Logan Kimberling
Timothy Lopez
Dennis Peterson
A motion was made by Councilman Bryan Pope to approve the appointments as recommended,
seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously.
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PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
There were no presentations made at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
There were no announcements at this time.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
Ms. TaNea Graves of the G2 Gallery made a presentation regarding Bill 2011 -167, and explained
the background of her request which resulted in this bill coming before the Council. Following her
presentation, she asked the Council to approve it when it comes before the Council for a vote at
the March 19 Council meeting.
Ms. Gretchen Vislay made a presentation urging the Council to approve Resolution RS2011 -42
which would endorse the petition filed for improvement of the Moreland Avenue sidewalks, curbs,
and gutters.
Mr. Sam Trapp made a presentation on behalf of Southern Comfort, a private club in Jefferson City
which he believes would be adversely affected by Bill 2011 -153, and stated his reasons.
ITEMS TAKEN UP OUT OF ORDER
Councilman Ralph Bray requested that Resolution RS2011 -42 be moved up for consideration at
this time. There were no objections to Councilman Bray's request.
RS2011 -42 Accepting Petition for Moreland Avenue Neighborhood Improvement Program
(Scrivner)
A motion was made by Councilman Ralph Bray for adoption of RS2011 -42, seconded by
Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote:
Aye:
Nay:
Bray, Carroll, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
None
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were brought before the Council for approval by consent:
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Minutes of February 16 and February 20, 2012 City Council Meetings
A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber for approval of the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2011 -155, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY REGARDING
SERVICES AT THE JEFFERSON CITY ANIMAL SHELTER.
Bill 2011 -156, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
PERTAINING TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Bill 2011 -157, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE FOOD CODE OF
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI PERTAINING TO MOBILE FOOD UNITS.
Bill 2011 -158, 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 0.93 ACRES FROM C -O OFFICE COMMERCIAL TO C -1 NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL, FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 999 DIAMOND RIDGE, DESCRIBED AS LOT 86
OF DIAMONDS SUBDIVISION, SECTION FOUR, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY,
MISSOURI.
Bill 2011 -159, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY.
Bill 2011 -160, 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.
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Bill 2011 -161, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH RILEY CHEVROLET, INC., FOR THE
PURCHASE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT MOTOR VEHICLES.
Councilman Mike Harvey requested that the rules be suspended and Bill 2011 -161 be placed on
final passage at this time. There were no objections to suspending the rules.
Bill 2011 -161 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14934:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
BILLS PENDING
Bill 2011 -150, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ADVANCED PUBLIC SAFETY, INC. FOR
ELECTRONIC CITATION SYSTEM FOR THE CENTRAL MISSOURI REGIONAL JUSTICE
INFORMATION SYSTEM.
Bill 2011 -150 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -
call vote as Ordinance 14930:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2011 -152, sponsored by Councilwoman Carroll, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 (LICENSES, TAXATION, MISC.), SECTION 17 -24
(DELINQUENT LICENSES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY
ADDING A NEW SUBPARAGRAPH (B) PERTAINING TO PENALTIES FOR BUSINESSES
WHICH OPERATE WITHOUT A BUSINESS LICENSE.
Bill 2011 -152 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -
call vote as Ordinance 14931:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
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Bill 2011 -153, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 (LICENSES, TAXATION AND MISCELLANEOUS
BUSINESS REGULATIONS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY THE
ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 17 -33 PROVIDING FOR BUSINESS LICENSE REVOCATION
FOR CERTAIN AFTER -HOURS ACTIVITIES.
Bill 2011 -153 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. Following a lengthy
discussion, a motion to amend Bill 2011 -153 by removing the word "liquor" from paragraph F,
seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2011 -153 was then passed, as amended, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14932:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2011 -154, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE
EXTENSION OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ANNEXING
AND INCLUDING UNINCORPORATED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF
COLE, STATE OF MISSOURI, LYING GENERALLY WEST OF THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS
REFERRED TO AS THE MEADOWS BY THE CLUB AREA AND AUTHORIZING AN ELECTION
TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY LIMITS THROUGH ANNEXATION.
Bill 2011 -154 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made by
Councilman Bob Scrivner to amend 2011 -154 by changing the date of passage of the ordinance
in the ballot language from April 2 to March 5. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rich Koon,
and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote:
Aye:
Nay:
Bray, Carroll, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
None
Bill 2011 -154 was then passed, as amended, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14933:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Harvey, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
Bill 2011 -135, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH ST. MARTINS.
Councilman Rich Koon requested that Bill 2011 -135 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution RS2011 -42 was taken up out of order 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
Councilman Bryan Pope stated he would hope that Mr. Trapp's stated view that Bill 2011 -153 was
targeting Southern Comfort on the basis of race is not the view held by those in tonight's audience
who may be associated with that business.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business brought forward at this time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business brought forward.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M.