HomeMy Public PortalAbout20120319REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 19, 2012 1
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of March 19, 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, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
Absent: Harvey
A quorum was declared present.
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS
Reconsideration of Bill 2011 -154: Councilman Bob Scrivner made a motion that, as a
member who voted on the side which prevailed at the preceding meeting, Bill 2011 -154 be
reconsidered. The motion to reconsider was seconded by Councilman Rich Koon, and
approved unanimously.
Bill 2011 -154 was now before the Council again.
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.
Councilman Bob Scrivner then requested that Bill 2011 -154, as reconsidered, be placed on
the Informal Calendar at this time.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) Rezoning 0.93 Acres at 999 Diamond Ridge
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A staff presentation was made by Janice McMillan providing background information and
details of the requested rezoning.
At the conclusion of the staff presentation, the following persons came forward to speak on
the matter:
In favor:
Mr. Max Fischer and Mrs. Anna Fischer, owners of the property which is being considered
for rezoning. Following their request to the Council to approve their requested rezoning, no
one further came forward to speak on the issue.
Mayor Eric Struemph declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and
announced that the Council will now take up the associated pending bill.
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 -158 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14938:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
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:
Board of Electrical Examiners & Review, January 11, 2012
CAMPO Technical Committee, February 2, 2012
Storm Water Quality Advisory Committee, February 2, 2012
Public Works & Planning Committee, January 19, 2012
Planning & Zoning Commission, February 9, 2012
Historic Preservation Commission, February 21, 2012
Parks & Recreation Commission, February 14, 2012
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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 April
meeting has been canceled.
Finance Committee - Councilman Rich Koon announced that the next meeting will be held
on Thursday, April 12, immediately following the Council Brown Bagel Work Session.
Public Safety Committee - Councilman Bryan Pope 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 was held on Thursday, March 8.
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 City Boards and
Commissions for Council approval:
Board /Commission
Appointment Expiration Term
Airport Advisory Board:
Cultural Arts Commission
Chip Gentry Mar 2016 Full
Frank Rycyk Mar 2016 Full
Raylene Walker Mar 2015 Full
Taryn Prewitt Mar 2015 Full
Cindy Layton Mar 2015 Full
A motion was made by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll to approve the appointments as
recommended, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus announced that a City Council Work Session will be
held at 5:30 P.M. on Monday, March 26, to hear the annual report presented by the
Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce.
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PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
No presentations were made at this time.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
Ms. Lucia Erikson - Kincheloe made a presentation on behalf of the Cultural Arts
Commission urging the Council to pass Bill 2011 -166 which will establish a public art policy
in the City. Following her presentation, Mayor Eric Struemph thanked her and Ms. Cindy
Layton, former City Councilwoman, who is also present at tonight's meeting, for all their
efforts on the Cultural Arts Commission.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were brought before the Council for approval by consent:
Minutes of February 27, March 1, and March 5, 2012 City Council Meetings
Authorizing Change Order No. 3 with Environmental Engineering, Inc. for Energy
Efficiency Improvements, John G. Christy Building
Bid 2590 — Pipe, Public Works
SS -2597 — Use of Force Simulator, Police Department
Bid 2588 — Sludge Applicator, Public Works, Wastewater Plant
Authorizing Historic Preservation Fund Grant Agreement
A motion was made by Councilman Bob Scrivner for approval of the Consent Agenda as
presented, seconded by Councilman Shawn Schulte, and approved unanimously.
BIDS OVER $50,000
SS -2598 — Sole Source Pump Replacement, Wastewater Plant (distributed to Council 3 -12)
A motion was made by Councilman Bob Scrivner for approval of the bid as presented,
seconded by Councilman Bill Luebbert, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call
vote:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
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BILLS INTRODUCED
Bill 2011 -162, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH NICK RACKERS HEATING &
COOLING, INC., D /B /A AIRE SERV OF CENTRAL MISSOURI, FOR THE FIRE STATION
HVAC MODIFICATION PROJECT.
Bill 2011 -163, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL
MISSOURI REALTY COMPANY FOR LAND AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL
AIRPORT.
Bill 2011 -164, sponsored by Councilman Koon, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ELIMINATING THE
PROPERTY TAX LEVIED FOR THE FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND, CURRENTLY $0.0961,
APPROXIMATELY SEVENTEEN PERCENT (17 %) OF THE CITY'S TOTAL PROPERTY
TAX, AND AUTHORIZING IN LIEU THEREOF A JEFFERSON CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
IMPROVEMENT SALES TAX AT THE RATE OF ONE - FOURTH OF ONE PERCENT
(1/4 %), THE COLLECTION AND USE THEREOF FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE
JEFFERSON CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF
THIS ORDINANCE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY FOR THEIR APPROVAL
AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 7, 2012.
A lengthy discussion and question- answer period was held regarding this issue.
Bill 2011 -165, sponsored by Councilman Harvey, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MEYER ELECTRIC CO., INC.
FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF COMMUNITY OUTDOOR WARNING
SIRENS.
Councilman Bryan Pope requested that the rules be suspended on this bill to allow the
purchase of the sirens to move forward. There were no objections to the request to suspend
the rules.
Bill 2011 -165 was read second and third times by title, placed on final passage and passed
by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14941:
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Aye: Bray, Carroll, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2011 -166, sponsored by Councilwoman Carroll, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT), OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY CREATING A NEW ARTICLE VI
(PUBLIC ART PROGRAM).
Councilwoman Carrie Carroll stated that some recommended amendments to this bill will
be distributed to the Council before it is voted on at the April 2 meeting.
BILLS PENDING
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 -155 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A motion was made
by Councilman Bryan Pope to amend the contract as follows:
A new Section 1(C) shall be added which states "The City shall provide to
the County monthly reports as to the operation of the animal shelter."
The motion was made by to amend was seconded by Councilman Ralph Bray. Councilman
Bob Scrivner stated he would vote against the amendment as he believes the same can be
accomplished without putting the language into the contract. Following a lengthy discussion,
the motion to amend was passed by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, and Weber
Nay: Scrivner
Bill 2011 -155 was then passed, as amended, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance
14935:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
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.
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Bill 2011 -156 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14936:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
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 -157 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14937:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
Bill 2011 -158 was taken up earlier under "Public Hearings."
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 -159 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call
vote as Ordinance 14939:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
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.
Bill 2011 -160 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14940:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
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INFORMAL CALENDAR
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.
Councilman Rich Koon requested that Bill 2011 -135 be removed from the Informal Calendar
and placed on final passage at this time.
Bill 2011 -135 was read third time by title and placed on final passage. A lengthy discussion
and question- answer period was held.
Mayor Eric Struemph called for a five - minute recess in the proceedings in the midst of
discussing 2011 -135. Meeting recessed at 7:40 P.M.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Eric Struemph at 7:45 P.M. with the following
Council Members present at the time of reconvening:
Present: Bray, Carroll, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
Absent: Harvey
INFORMAL CALENDAR CONTINUED
Discussion of Bill 2011 -135 resumed.
A motion was made by Councilman Rich Koon to accept the Substitute Bill 2011 -135 which
had been previously distributed to the Council, seconded by Councilman Shawn Schulte,
and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote:
Aye:
Nay:
Bray, Carroll, Koon, Luebbert, Pope, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber
None
A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber to call the question, seconded by
Councilman Rich Koon, and approved unanimously.
Bill 2011 -135 was then defeated, as substituted, by the following roll -call vote:
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Aye: Luebbert and Schulte
Nay: Bray, Carroll, Koon, Pope, Scrivner, and Weber
RESOLUTIONS
RS2011 -43 Resolution to Fill Vacant I.T.S Position (Scrivner) (Cosponsor: Schulte)
A motion was made by Councilman Bob Scrivner for adoption of RS2011 -43 as presented,
seconded by Councilman Shawn Schulte, and approved unanimously by the following
roll -call vote:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, 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
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 Bob Scrivner asked Finance Director Steve Schlueter to give a brief report on
how the sewer billing is going. Mr. Schlueter explained how that the process is becoming
smoother with time, and that a few issues had come up unexpectedly, such as a number of
additional customers which the City recently learned of from Missouri American Water.
Mayor Eric Struemph commended the Council and staff for their hard work on several major
projects which were brought forward and approved tonight.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business brought forward.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.