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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20120716REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 2012 CALL TO ORDER 1 The Regular Council Meeting of July 16, 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, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Absent: None A quorum was declared present. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Boy Scouts: Mayor Struemph recognized Boy Scouts in the audience and asked them to introduce themselves and identify their troops and tell the audience the badges they were working toward. • Three Scouts from Troop 6 of Immaculate Conception Church were working toward their Citizenship in the Community Badge. • One Scout from Troop 11 of First Baptist Church was also working toward his Citizenship in the Community Badge. Presentation by the Mayor to Dr. Carolyn Mahoney: Mayor Eric Struemph presented a key to the City to Dr. Carolyn Mahoney and shared the many organizations and activities in which Dr. Mahoney has been involved during her tenure as President of Lincoln University. He thanked Dr. Mahoney for her years of service to the Jefferson City community, and congratulated her on her upcoming retirement. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 2012 PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Approving an Amended Final PUD Plan for Property Located at 2304 Lorenzo Greene Drive 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 -41. Bill 2012 -41, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING AN AMENDED FINAL PUD PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2304 LORENZO GREENE DRIVE; DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24 AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2012 -41 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14993: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None 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. Historic Preservation Commission, March 13 and June 12, 2012 b. May 2012 Finance Reports c. June 2012 Animal Section Monthly Report d. Council Committee on Administration, June 6, 2012 e. Police Personnel Board, June 7, 2012 Mayor Struemph thanked the citizens who volunteer their time and expertise on these boards and commissions. 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 2012 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Administration Committee - Councilwoman Carrie Carroll announced that the next meeting would be Wednesday, July 25 at 8:00 A.M. Finance Committee - Councilman Shawn Schulte announced that a Budget Committee meeting will be held on Monday, July 23 at 5:30 P.M., a Finance Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 31 at 4:30 P.M., immediately followed by a Budget Committee meeting at 5:30 P.M. Public Safety Committee - Councilman Bryan Pope reported the next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 2, immediately following the 7:30 A.M. Brown Bagel Work Session. Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Bob Scrivner announced that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, July 19 at 7:30 A.M. Other Committee and Liaison Reports — Councilman Shawn Schulte made a liaison report on the recent Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and answered questions regarding the Commission's decision to discontinue competitive baseball and softball leagues. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments recommended at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Finance Director Steve Schlueter introduced Mr. Dale Siebeneck of Evers and Company CPA's, who made a presentation regarding the recently concluded City Audit and offered to answer any questions. No questions were asked at this time. City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus introduced Mr. Duane Schreimann and Ms. Kathy Harness who made a presentation regarding the Meadows by the Club Annexation issue on the upcoming August 7 ballot. Ms. Harness stated that she believes being annexed into the City would be a positive thing from her perspective as a resident of the proposed annexation area. Both presenters stated their reasons for supporting the annexation. Fire Chief Bob Rennick introduced Mr. Mike Harvey who made a presentation on behalf of the Citizens' Committee advocating passage of Proposition 2 on the August 7 ballot to eliminate the Firemen's' Pension $0.0961 property tax in lieu of a 1/4 -cent Fire 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 2012 Improvement Plan sales tax. He introduced the following members of that Citizen Committee who were at tonight's meeting: Councilman Bryan Pope and Former Councilman Mike Harvey, Co- Chairmen Scott Hamlin Carlos Graham Former Councilman Dan Klindt Gary Dey Former Councilman Rich Koon Roger Dudenhoeffer Bernie Fechtel Former Councilman Dave Griffith John Sheehan Senator Mike Kehoe Mayor Struemph thanked the Committee members for their efforts on behalf of the City. Councilman Bryan Pope introduced Galen and Susan Holloway who made a presentation regarding an experience involving the City Fire Department's First Responders which, they believe, was the difference between life and death for Mr. Holloway during a medical emergency situation. They explained that is their reason for supporting Proposition 2 on the August 7 ballot to establish a 1/4 cent sales tax to fund Fire Improvements, and the First Responders program is a part of the Fire Department. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF Police Officer Chuck Walker and Former Councilman Dave Griffith made a joint presentation regarding Kiwanis Club fund raising campaigns intended to address various needs of children in our community, and urged citizens to support these efforts. Councilwoman Carroll stated she supports their efforts and asked her fellow Council Members to support them as well. 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 June 28 and July 2, 2012 City Council Meetings 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 2012 b. Minutes of June 28 Special Budget Committee Work Session c. Agreement with Cole County to Accept $50,917.16 for Funding 12 Warning Sirens A motion was made by Councilman Bryan Pope for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Bill Luebbert, 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 -43, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TRAVIS HODGE HAULING, LLC, TO CONSTRUCT THE MOREAU VIEW ROAD SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION. Bill 2012 -44, sponsored by Councilman Pope, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH NEW WORLD SYSTEMS FOR SOFTWARE AND INTERFACE — MOBILE CLIENT SOFTWARE CMRJIS / POLICE DEPARTMENT. BILLS PENDING Bill 2012 -42, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO THE ADOPT -A- STREET PROGRAM. Bill 2012 -42 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14994: Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 2012 INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the Informal Calendar for consideration. RESOLUTIONS RS2012 -7 — Accepting Renewal from Midwest Employers Casualty Company for Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance (Schulte) A motion was made by Councilman Rick Prather for adoption of RS2012 -7 as presented, seconded by Councilman Bob Weber, 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 Rev. James Wheeler made a presentation regarding a park located behind the Community Center on East Dunklin Street and requested that the City install a shelter, bathrooms, benches, and possibly horseshoe pits in that park. Following his presentation, he answered questions from the Council, and City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus clarified information he had provided to Rev. Wheeler. Councilman Bob Scrivner suggested the issue might be placed on an upcoming Parks and Recreation Commission meeting agenda. Parks and Recreation Department Director Bill Lockwood invited Rev. Wheeler to attend the Parks Resources and Planning Committee meeting which will be held this Thursday morning, July 19, to make his presentation to that Board. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 2012 No comments were made. NEW BUSINESS Councilwoman Carrie Carroll stated her support for Proposition 2 issue on the August 7 ballot regarding the Fire Improvement Plan Sales Tax. Councilwoman Carroll congratulated City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus on being awarded the Lou Czech Award by the Missouri Municipal League. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Bryan Pope for adjournment, seconded by Councilman Rick Mihalevich, and approved unanimously at 6:55 P.M.