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Home My Public Portal About201209041 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of September 4, 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, and Weber Absent: Carroll and Scrivner A quorum was declared present. AMENDMENT TO AGENDA Councilman Ralph Bray made a motion to amend the agenda by the addition of Bill 2012 -69 under "Bills Introduced." The motion was seconded by Councilman Henry, and approved unanimously by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Bray, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte, and Weber Nay: None MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS a. Proclamation — "Put the Uniform First" Mayor Struemph presented the proclamation to Police Chief Roger Schroeder and Fire Chief Robert Rennick and encouraged citizens to "put the uniform first" throughout the month of September when given the opportunity. He thanked the City's uniformed personnel as well as other public safety entities and the military branches. Mayor Struemph recognized Mr. Steve Picker, Executive Director of the Convention and Visitor's Bureau, as he will be leaving that position and moving to the state of Florida within the near future. Following his comments, he presented Mr. Picker with a Key to the City and wished him well in his career endeavors. Mr. Picker thanked the Mayor and stated that it is his intention to one day move back to Jefferson City. 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Amending Zoning Code Pertaining to Outdoor Storage and Display Janice McMillan, Director of Planning and Protective Services, made a presentation of the background and proposed Zoning Code amendment. No one present came forward to speak on the issue. Mayor Eric Struemph declared the public hearing concluded, and announced that the Council will now take up the associated pending bill. Bill 2012 -55, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY MODIFYING SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE AND DISPLAY. Bill 2012 -55 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 15004: Aye: Bray, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte, 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, Corrected Minutes of March 13, 2012 b. Historic Preservation Commission, July 10, 2012 c. CAMPO Board of Directors, July 18, 2012 d. CAMPO Transportation Improvement Program FY2013 -2016 e. Environmental Quality Commission, June 21, 2012 f. Cemetery Resources Board, June 7, 2012 g. Finance Reports for July, 2012 h. Certification of August 7 Election Results from Cole and Callaway County Clerks i. Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, May 15, 2012 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 j. Cultural Arts Commission, May 15, July 26, and August 14, 2012 k. Council Committee on Administration, July 25, 2012 I. Police Personnel Board, August 2, 2012 Mayor Struemph thanked the citizens who volunteer their time and expertise on these boards and commissions. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Administration Committee — Councilman Rick Prather, Vice Chairman, announced that the next meeting would be Wednesday, September 26, at 8:00 A.M. Finance Committee - Councilman Shawn Schulte announced that next Budget Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 6. Public Safety Committee — Councilman Bill Luebbert, Vice Chairman , reported on last meeting which was held on Thursday, August 30, immediately following the 7:30 A.M. Brown Bagel Work Session. Public Works & Planning Committee - Councilman Bob Weber, Vice Chairman, announced that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 20, at 7:30 A.M. Other Committee and Liaison Reports — Councilman Larry Henry reported that a JCTV Steering Committee meeting had been held on Friday, August 31, and received an Action Plan from Ms. Gloria Enloe, Station Manager, which has been provided to the Council. The next meeting will be on Thursday, September 27, at 2:00 P.M. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR There were no appointments brought forward at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS Janice McMillan, Director of Planning and Protective Services, made a presentation regarding the issue of abandoned buildings in the City. She illustrated some of the properties deemed abandoned by the City and gave the criteria which qualified them as abandoned. Following her presentation, she answered several questions asked by the Council. 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF There were no announcements made at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the Council for approval by consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: August 16 and August 20, 2012 b. Minutes of Budget Committee Meetings: August 14 and August 16, 2012 c. Permissive Use of Right -of -Way: 201 Binder Drive d. Change Order No. 2 — Outdoor Warning Siren Project e. Change Order No. 6 — East McCarty Street Project A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Shawn Schulte, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $50,000 a. Bid 2626 — Vehicle Parts Discount A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber for approval of the bid as presented, seconded by Councilman Rick Prather, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2012 -57, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2011- 2012 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO NON - DEPARTMENTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. There were several questions asked about this issue. Bill 2012 -58, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, RELINQUISHING A CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES ACROSS A TRACT OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 546 PAGE 150. 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 Bill 2012 -59, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2012 TO OCTOBER 31, 2013, REFLECTING FUNDS AS APPROVED IN THE FY 2013 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM Bill 2012 -60, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHAPTER 3, ADVERTISING AND SIGNS, PERTAINING TO FREESTANDING SIGNAGE FOR APARTMENTS AND CHURCHES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES. Bill 2012 -61, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, Co- sponsored by Councilman Bray, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2011- 2012 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Bill 2012 -62, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SSI AERATION, INC., TO REPLACE THE AERATION DIFFUSERS AT THE REGIONAL WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY. Bill 2012 -63, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL BANK OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI, FOR BANKING SERVICES. Bill 2012 -64, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, REGARDING THE DEPOSIT FEE PAID BY WASTEWATER RATE PAYERS. Bill 2012 -65, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF HYDE PARK ROAD. Bill 2012 -66, sponsored by Councilman Prather, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF WILLIAMS STREET. Bill 2012 -68, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO STORMWATER / FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT. Bill 2012 -69, sponsored by Councilman Bray, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2011- 2012 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE MORELAND AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. BILLS PENDING Bill 2012 -53, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TWS, INC. TO CONSTRUCT THE ALGOA TREATMENT FACILITY CONTRACT A - BIOSOLIDS REMOVAL. Bill 2012 -53 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 15002: Aye: Bray, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte, and Weber Nay: None 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 Bill 2012 -54, sponsored by Councilman Pope, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH PECKHAM AND WRIGHT ARCHITECTS, INC., FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE NEW FIRE STATION NO. 3 Bill 2012 -54 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 15003: Aye: Bray, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte, and Weber Nay: None Bill 2012 -56, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE 2011 -2012 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY RECOGNIZING THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM MODOT, AND TRANSFERRNG THE FUNDS WITHIN THE TRANSIT BUDGET FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS. Bill 2012 -56 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 15005: Aye: Bray, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte, and Weber Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR 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. Councilman Mihalevich requested that Bill 2012 -50 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. 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 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 AND HIGHWAYS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO TRIBECA CIRCLE, LOCATED IN TRIBECA VILLAGE SUBDIVISION. Councilman Mihalevich requested that Bill 2012 -51 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. Bill 2012 -52, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled: 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. Councilman Schulte requested that Bill 2012 -52 remain on the Informal Calendar at this time. RESOLUTIONS There were no resolutions presented. SCHEDULED REPORTS There were no reports scheduled for this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS Mr. Joe Wilson made a presentation regarding an issue with a dog which had been impounded in the Jefferson City Animal Shelter. Following his presentation, questions were asked. Mr. Frank Rycyk made a presentation regarding Bill 2012 -57. He stated that he is the Chairman of the Airport Advisory Committee and that the Committee had met earlier in the day and voted unanimously to oppose this bill. He asked that the minutes of that meeting be transcribed and sent to the Council before they vote on this issue at the next Council meeting. COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 Mayor Eric Struemph requested that City Counselor Drew Hilpert send information to the Council regarding the issue presented by Mr. Joe Wilson. NEW BUSINESS There was no New Business brought forward at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward. GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Struemph stated that, pursuant to Sec. 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the Chair would entertain a motion to go into Closed Session at this time to discuss the following: Personnel [Sec. 610.021(3)] A motion was made by Councilman Rick Prather to go into Closed Session for the above - stated topic, seconded by Councilman Larry Henry, and approved by the following roll -call vote at 7:15 P.M.: Aye: Bray, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Prather, Schulte, and Weber Nay: Pope