HomeMy Public PortalAbout20120716REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 16, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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b. Minutes of June 28 Special Budget Committee Work Session
c. Agreement with Cole County to Accept $50,917.16 for Funding 12 Warning
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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
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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
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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.