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Home My Public Portal About201208061 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 6, 2012 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of August 6, 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, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Absent: Carroll A quorum was declared present. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS Proclamation: Mayor Struemph presented a proclamation to Mr. Greg Heckemeyer in honor of the Jefferson City Firefighters' "Fill the Boot" drive on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual fundraising campaign. Presentation of Award to City Administrator: Mr. Dan Ross, Executive Director of the Missouri Municipal League made a presentation regarding the recent awarding of MML's annual Lou Czech Award to City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Property Tax Levy City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus explained that this is the annual public hearing required by law before the City establishes its rate of property taxation for the year. No one present came forward to speak on the issue. Mayor Eric Struemph declared the public hearing concluded. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 6, 2012 b. 2012 -2013 City Budget and 2012 -2013 Gross Receipts Utility Tax Mayor Eric Struemph stated that since several people are present tonight to speak on the issue of JCTV he would split category "b" into two separate issues to allow those persons to speak. 2012 -2013 Gross Receipts Utility Tax Following a brief explanation of this issue and the requirement to hold an annual public hearing, no one came forward to speak on the issue. Mayor Struemph declared the public hearing on this portion of item "b" concluded. 2012 -2013 City Budget The following persons came forward to speak in opposition to the issue of cutting funding for JCTV: Mr. W. T. Edmundson Ms. Gloria Enloe Mr. Jeff Bassinson Ms. Linda McAnany Following conclusion of the public comments, Mayor Eric Struemph thanked those citizens for taking the time to come before the Council and sharing their input on this issue as they consider the budget in the coming weeks. He asked Councilman Shawn Schulte to make an announcement regarding the Budget Committee meeting at which the issue of JCTV will be the sole topic of discussion. Councilman Schulte stated that meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 14 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 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. Board of Electrical Examiners and Review, May 12, 2012 b. June 2012 Finance Reports c. Planning and Zoning Commission, June 14, 2012 d. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, June 19, 2012 e. CAMPO Board of Directors, June 20, 2012 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 6, 2012 f. Public Works and Planning Committee, June 21, 2012 g. Storm Water Quality Advisory Committee, June 7, 2012 h. Council Committee on Administration, June 27, 2012 Plumbing Board of Review & Examiners, February 15, 2012 j. Finance Committee, May 22, 2012 Mayor Struemph thanked the citizens who volunteer their time and expertise on these boards and commissions. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Administration Committee - Councilwoman Carrie Carroll announced that the next meeting would be Wednesday, August 22 at 8:00 A.M. Finance Committee - Councilman Shawn Schulte announced that next Budget Committee meetings are scheduled for August 9, August 14, and August 16 at 5:30 P.M. Public Safety Committee - Councilman Bryan Pope reported the next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 23, immediately following the 7:30 A.M. Brown Bagel Work Session. He stated there is a possibility of scheduling a meeting earlier than that date, but he will let the Council know if that occurs. Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Bob Scrivner announced that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 23 at 7:30 A.M. Other Committee and Liaison Reports — There were no liaison reports given at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR The following appointments to City Boards and Commissions were recommended for approval by Mayor Eric Struemph: Board /Commission Recommended appointment Expires FuII /Partial Cemetery Aaron Sewell June 2014 Partial 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 6, 2012 Animal Shelter Advisory Committee: Gregory Boyer Sept. 2015 Full Jim Crago Sept. 2015 Full Gregory Popp Sept. 2015 Full Board of Adjustment Stacey Young Sept. 2017 Full Katy Lacy (Alt.) Sept. 2013 Full Drew Hake (Alt.) Sept. 2013 Full PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS POLICE VALOR AWARDS — The following awards were presented to Jefferson City Police personnel, Cole County Sheriff personnel, and citizens: Officer Frank H. Richards 11 the Meritorious Service Award Officer Jason M. Thomas the Medal of Honor Teresa Cook — Certificate of Appreciation Jimmy Cook — Certificate of Appreciation Michael Ballard — Certificate of Appreciation Officer Jason D. Sederwall the Purple Heart Officer Zachary S. Kolb the Medal of Honor Deputy Chris Suchanek — Certificate of Appreciation Officer Curtis B. Bohanan the Medal of Valor Introduction of Storm Water Quality Advisory Committee — Chairman Jim Penfold made a presentation regarding the duties and functions of the Committee and introduced members of the Committee who were present at the meeting. Following his presentation, he answered questions asked by the Mayor and Council Members. Mayor Struemph thanked Mr. Penfold for his contribution to the City by serving on this committee. PhotoVoice Program — Scott Gehlert and Heidi Lucas made a presentation explaining the program, followed by an overhead presentation showing the photos which were taken by the students who participated in this project. Following the presentation, Mayor 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 6, 2012 Struemph asked that the presenters provide the City with the locations of some of the photos showing areas needing improvement to pass along to staff. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF There were no announcements made at this time. 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 July 12 and July 16, 2012 City Council Meetings b. Minutes of July 23 and July 31, 2012, Budget Committee Meetings A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, 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 -45, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF CITY TAXES AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI FOR THE YEAR 2012. Bill 2012 -46, sponsored by Councilman Carroll, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS AND REVIEW. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 6, 2012 Bill 2012 -47, 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 -48, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, 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 0.50 ACRES FROM C -O OFFICE COMMERCIAL TO RA -1 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, FOR LAND ADDRESSED AS 2715 PORTABELLO PLACE DRIVE, DESCRIBED AS LOT 30 OF CREEKSIDE PARK SUBDIVISION, SECTION TWO, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Councilman Bryan Pope asked Janice McMillan to provide the Council with information about fire hydrant pressure in the proposed area. Bill 2012 -49, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, 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 1.17 ACRES FROM C -1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO RA -1 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 1400 BLOCK OF CREEK TRAIL DRIVE, DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JEFFERSON CITY, COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Bill 2012 -50, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF TRIBECA VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI. Bill 2012 -51, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO TRIBECA CIRCLE, LOCATED IN TRIBECA VILLAGE SUBDIVISION. Bill 2012 -52, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 6, 2012 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ADOPTING A BUDGET AND PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2012, TO OCTOBER 31, 2013, AND APPROPRIATING MONEY IN THE CITY TREASURY TO PAY THE COST OF OPERATING THE CITY GOVERNMENT DURING THAT PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET. BILLS PENDING 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 -43 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14995: Aye: Bray, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None 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. Bill 2012 -44 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 14996: Aye: Bray, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the Informal Calendar for consideration. 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 6, 2012 RESOLUTIONS RS2012 -8 — Authorizing a Cost Share with Cole County for Wastewater Repair (Scrivner) A motion was made by Councilman Ralph Bray for adoption of RS2012 -8 as presented, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously by the following roll - call vote: Aye: Bray, 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. Walt Carlson made a presentation regarding the amount of a ticket he received for an "abandoned vehicle" violation which he believed was unjust and asked the Council to consider adjusting the fine for that violation. Mayor Struemph asked City Counselor Drew Hilpert to discuss this issue at the next Public Safety Committee meeting. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY No comments were made. NEW BUSINESS There were no issues brought up at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward. 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 6, 2012 GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Struemph stated that, pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the Chair will entertain a motion for the Council to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: Litigation [Sec. 610.021.(1)] A motion was made by Councilman Ralph Bray, seconded by Councilman Bill Luebbert, to go into Closed Session as announced by the Mayor. The motion was approved by the following roll -call vote at 8:06 P.M.: Aye: Bray, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, Scrivner, and Weber Nay: Pope