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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20120604REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 4, 2012 1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of June 4, 2012, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by President Pro Tempore Bob Weber in the absence of Mayor Eric Struemph. ROLL CALL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Absent: None A quorum was declared present. President Pro Tempore Bob Weber stated that he notices some Boy Scouts in the audience and asked them to stand and introduce themselves and state the badges they were working toward. The Scouts were from Troop 333. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS (a) Proclamation — National Garden Club Week. The proclamation was read by President Pro Tempore Bob Weber then presented to Marsha Richardson and other members of the local Garden Club. (b) Proclamation — C -Span Visit to Jefferson City. Following reading of the proclamation by President Pro Tempore Bob Weber, it was presented, along with City coins, to Ms. Raylene Walker and Ms. Debra Lamb. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings at this time. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED President Pro Tempore Bob Weber announced that the following minutes and reports have been received and are on file for review in the City Clerk's office: Housing Authority Board of Directors, April 24, 2012 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 4, 2012 2 Public Safety Committee, April 19, 2012 Mary B. Heinrichs Estate Annual Report for 2011 Transportation & Traffic Commission, April 11, 2012 Public Works & Planning Committee, April 12 and April 16, 2012 April 2012 Finance Reports COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Administration Committee - Councilwoman Carrie Carroll announced that the next meeting would be Wednesday, June 6 at 8:00 A.M. Finance Committee - Councilman Shawn Schulte reported on sales tax revenues, and announced that the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 26, at 7:30 A.M. Public Safety Committee - Councilman Bryan Pope reported the next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 28 immediately after the Brown Bagel Work Session. Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Bob Scrivner announced that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 21 at 7:30 A.M. Other Committee and Liaison Reports - There were no other reports given at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended for approval at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Ms. Angie Marie made a presentation regarding the issue of smoking in and around the Housing Authority residential units in the City. She presented the City Clerk with handouts which were then distributed to members of the Council. Following her presentation, City Counselor Drew Hilpert and City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus reminded the Council these units are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government and, as such, the City government does not have authority to regulate their operation. The Council asked staff to look into the City's ordinances, as well as to make contact the local Housing Authority, to try to discuss ways of addressing the concerns mentioned tonight. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 4, 2012 3 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Police Chief Roger Schroeder introduced the following newly hired Police Officer, and recently promoted Police Lieutenant: New Police Officer — Tim Welker Promotion — Steve Weaver to Lieutenant Officer Welker and Lt. Weaver were congratulated by President Pro Tempore Bob Weber and thanked for their service to our City. Fire Chief Rennick announced the dates for this year's Summer Fire School, June 5 -10, which will be held in Jefferson City, as well as associated events to which the Mayor and Council Members have been invited. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by consent: a. Minutes of May 17 and May 21, 2012 City Council Meetings b. Permissive Use — Right -of -Way on High St., Maximum Media, Inc. c. Permissive Use — Right -of -Way for Bluebird Media Network, LLC for Fiber Optic Cable d. Bid 2494 — Renewal Year 3 — Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Services, All Departments (sent to Council 5 -23) 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 The following bids were brought before the Council for approval: a. SS2617 — Mobile License Plate Readers (sent to Council 5 -24) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 4, 2012 4 A motion was made by Councilman Shawn Schulte to approve the bid as presented, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2012 -29, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, GIVING PREFERENCE TO MISSOURI PRODUCTS AND GOODS. Bill 2012 -30, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTIONS PERTAINING TO LAND USES IN CHAPTER 35, THE ZONING CODE, INCLUDING DOG DAY CARE AND GROOMING; VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS, BUSINESS SCHOOLS, POST - SECONDARY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; PRINT /COPY SHOPS; CONTRACTORS AND TRADE SHOPS; AND MOTOR VEHICLE WASH. Bill 2012 -31, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTIONS PERTAINING TO STANDARDS AND OFF - STREET PARKING IN CHAPTER 35, THE ZONING CODE, INCLUDING STANDARDS FOR FENCES, DRIVE - THROUGH LANES, OUTDOOR LIGHTING, AND GARAGES; AND MODIFICATIONS TO OFF - STREET PARKING REGULATIONS. Bill 2012 -32, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ADVERTISING AND SIGNS, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO LARGE AREA COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT SIGNS. Bill 2012 -33, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN ACCESS EASEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF BLUEBIRD MEDIA NETWORK, LLC. Bill 2012 -34, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT FORA WATER LINE FOR THE BENEFIT OF WATER DISTRICT 2. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 4, 2012 5 Bill 2012 -35, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF WATER STREET RIGHT OF WAY. Bill 2012 -36, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS. BILLS PENDING Bill 2012 -26, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY. Bill 2012 -26 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14978: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2012 -27, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT AND THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW COLE JUNCTION PUMP STATION, IN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2012 -27 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14979: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 4, 2012 6 Bill 2012 -28, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AMENDING THE SOUTHSIDE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE E. DUNKLIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Councilman Shawn Schulte requested that Bill 2012 -28 be placed on the Informal Calendar at this time. INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar. RESOLUTIONS RS2012 -5 Endorsing Use of 919 E. Miller and Old Fire Station 2 as Firefighter Museum (Bray) A motion was made by Councilman Ralph Bray for adoption, seconded by Councilman Rick Prather. Councilman Ralph Bray then made a motion to amend RS2012 -5, seconded by Councilman Rick Prather, as follows: Remove the last "WHEREAS" clause, and replace it with the following "WHEREAS" clause: "WHEREAS, it is the intention of Council that any cost to explore the museum concept will be funded with private donations." and to further amend by deleting the "NOW THEREFORE" clause and replacing it with the following "NOW, THEREFORE" clause: "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council Jefferson City, Missouri, encourages and authorizes the City Administrator to explore utilization of Old Fire Station Number 2 and 919 E. Miller Street as a firefighter's museum." Following a lengthy discussion, the motion to amend was approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Adoption of RS2012 -5, as amended, was then approved unanimously by the following roll - call vote: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 4, 2012 7 Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None RS2012 -6 Authorizing Condemnation of Property for Cole Junction Pump Station (Scrivner) A motion was made by Councilman Bob Scrivner for adoption of RS2012 -6 as presented, seconded by Councilman Shawn Schulte, and approved unanimously by the following roll - call vote: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None SCHEDULED REPORTS There were no reports scheduled for this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Stan Cowan made a presentation agreeing with Ms. Angie Marie's earlier presentation regarding the issue of second hand smoke in Housing Authority residential units. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Councilman Bob Scrivner stated that he believes housing which is paid for by the public with their tax dollars are "public places." He said the City should try to influence the Housing Authority to address the secondhand smoking issue in some way. City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus gave a little background on the issue since the smoking ban ordinance has been in effect. He stated that even though the City has no control over HUD housing units, the City has spoken to them about this issue before in response to complains received from their residents. Councilman Bryan Pope said the City should continue the dialogue in earnest. Councilman Bob Weber suggested a letter to HUD and the Housing Authority and encourage them to adopt non - smoking policies. Following further discussion, Councilman Bob Weber suggested the issue might go to one of the Council committees. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 4, 2012 8 NEW BUSINESS There was no new business brought up at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Bryan Pope to approve the May 21, 2012, Closed Session minutes, seconded by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll, and approved by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte, and Weber Nay: None Abstain: Scrivner ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Ralph Bray for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Bill Luebbert, and approved unanimously at 7:30 P.M.