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HomeMy Public PortalAbout201206181 MINUTES OF THE MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 18, 2012 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of June 18, 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, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Scrivner, and Weber Absent: *Carroll (arrived at 6:10 P.M.) and Schulte A quorum was declared present. Mayor Struemph stated that he notices a Boy Scout in the audience and asked him to stand and introduce himself and state the badges he is trying to achieve. The Scout was from Troop 11 and is working toward receiving his Citizenship in the Community badge. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no miscellaneous items brought forward at this time. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Amending Zoning Code Pertaining to Land Uses A staff presentation was made by Planning and Protective Services Department Director Janice McMillan. Following her presentation, the following persons came forward to speak on the issue: In Favor Mr. Leonard Steinman stated he is in favor due to the new category for dog day care facilities. There being no one else coming forward to speak, Mayor Struemph declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and announced that the Council will now take up the associated pending bill 2012 -30. 2 MINUTES OF THE MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 18, 2012 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 -30 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14981: Aye: Bray, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Absent during vote but arriving later in meeting: Carroll b. Amending Zoning Code Pertaining to Standards and Modifications to Off - Street Parking Requirements A staff presentation was made by Planning and Protective Services Department Director Janice McMillan. Following her presentation, no one came forward to speak on the issue. Mayor Struemph declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded, and announced that the Council will now take up the associated pending bill 2012 -31. 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 -31 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14982: Aye: Bray, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Absent during vote but arriving later in meeting: Carroll 3 MINUTES OF THE MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 18, 2012 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: a. Environmental Quality Commission, February 16, 2012 b. CAMPO Technical Committee, May 3, 2012 c. Cemetery Resources Board, March 22 and April 12, 2012 d. Animal Control Section Monthly Report for May, 2012 e. Historic Preservation Commission, May 15, 2012 f. USS Jefferson City Submarine Committee, September 27, 2011 Mayor Struemph thanked the citizens who volunteer their time and expertise on these boards and commissions. *Councilwoman Carrie Carroll arrived during this portion of the meeting (6:10 P.M.) COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Administration Committee - Councilwoman Carrie Carroll announced that the next meeting would be Wednesday, June 27 at 8:00 A.M. Finance Committee - Councilman Ralph Bray announced that the June 26 meeting was canceled, and that there would be a special meeting held instead on Thursday morning, June 28, immediately following the 7:30 A.M. Brown Bagel meeting. Public Safety Committee - Councilman Bryan Pope reported the June 28 meeting was canceled and has not yet been rescheduled. 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 Mayor Struemph recommended the following appointments for Council approval: 4 MINUTES OF THE MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 18, 2012 a. Appointments to Following City Boards and Commissions: Board / Commission Recommended appointment Expires FuII /Partial Transportation & Traffic: Ron Fitzwater June 2015 Full Mike Louraine June 2015 Full *Jeff Ahlers June 2015 Full Donna Deetz June 2015 Full TIF Commission *Garry Taylor Apr 2016 Full Planning & Zoning Michael Lester May 2016 Full Bunnie Trickey Cotten May 2013 Full (alt.) Parks & Rec *Marty Miller May 2015 Full *Steve Duncan May 2015 Full USS Jefferson City Hal Dulle June 2013 Partial *third term, requires 2/3 vote of Council Third -term appointments: A motion was made by Councilman Bryan Pope, seconded by Councilman Larry Henry, to approve the appointments of Jeff Ahlers, Garry Taylor, Marty Miller, and Steve Duncan to third terms. The motion was approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Other Appointments: A motion was made by Councilman Rick Mihalevich, seconded by Councilman Rick Prather, to approve the remainder of the appointments. The motion was approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS City Counselor Drew Hilpert made a brief presentation explaining how the City is legally obligated to follow state laws regarding the issue of texting while driving. At the conclusion of his presentation, Councilwoman Carrie Carroll asked for clarification regarding City employees, to which Mr. Hilpert and Human Resources Director Gail Strope answered that City employees are prohibited from texting while driving any City vehicle. 5 MINUTES OF THE MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 18, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF The following announcements were made by City Staff and Council: Salute to America 4th of July Event: Nathan Nickolaus gave the dates and brief details of this year's planned fireworks display. Introduction of Summer Interns was made by Gail Strope. Each intern introduced himself / herself and stated where they were attending school, and in which City department they will working this summer. Animal Shelter Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was announced by Michelle Gleba. It will be held on Friday, June 22 at 10:00 A.M. and the public is invited to attend. Special Council Work Session to be held on Thursday morning, June 28, immediately following the 7:30 a.m. Brown Bagel Work Session to discuss Revenue Projections was announced by City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus. Citizens' Committee for Fire Department Improvement Plan Campaign Kick -off event at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 2 at Fire Station No. 1 was announced by Councilman Bryan Pope. 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 29, May 31, and June 4, 2012 City Council Meetings b. Renewal (Year 2) Agreement with Cole County Special Services c. Change Order No. 2 to Contract with SAK Construction for Lining of Storm Water Pipes 6 MINUTES OF THE MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 18, 2012 A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $50,000 There were no bids over $50,000 presented to the Council at this time. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2012 -37, sponsored by Councilman Carroll, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY SEPARATING OFFENCES REQUIRING A MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE TO MAXIMIZE MUNICIPAL COURT SOFTWARE EFFICIENCY. Bill 2012 -38, sponsored by Councilman Carroll, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY DELETING THE SUNSET PROVISION FOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR CONSUMPTION PERMITS. Bill 2012 -39, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2011- 2012 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Bill 2012 -40, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AMENDING THE 2011 -2012 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE PARK FUND. BILLS PENDING 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. 7 MINUTES OF THE MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 18, 2012 Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2012 -29 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14980: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None 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 -32 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14093: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None 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 -33 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14984: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None 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 FOR A WATER LINE FOR THE BENEFIT OF WATER DISTRICT 2. 8 MINUTES OF THE MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 18, 2012 Bill 2012 -34 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14985: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None 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 -35 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14986: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None 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. Bill 2012 -36 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14987: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 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 Bob Weber made a motion to remove Bill 2012 -28 from the Informal Calendar and place it on final passage at this time, seconded by Councilman Ralph Bray. The motion was approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Scrivner, and Weber 9 MINUTES OF THE MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 18, 2012 Nay: None Bill 2012 -28 was then placed on final passage. Following a brief description of the Substitute Bill 2012 -28 which was previously distributed to the Council, a motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber to accept the Substitute Bill, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2012 -28 was then passed, as substituted, by the following roll -call vote, as Ordinance 14988: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions brought forward at this time. SCHEDULED REPORTS There were no reports scheduled for this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Leonard Steinman made a presentation regarding the issue of dogs brought into the community from other communities which may have a history of being vicious in those other communities. Mr. Dan Massie made a presentation regarding Missouri River access limits because of the railroad. Following his presentation, he answered questions by the Council. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Councilman Bryan Pope asked why there was no access to the Missouri River on the south side of the river after the railroad was built. City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus 10 MINUTES OF THE MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 18, 2012 gave a description of the history of this issue, and stated that there are currently discussions ongoing with the railroad regarding this issue. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Bob Scrivner asked questions about the fire improvement plan and how it would affect the current property tax if it passed. City Counselor Drew Hilpert stated he would research the answer to Councilman Scrivner's question and send that information to the Council. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber for adjournment, seconded by Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously at 7:50 P.M.