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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 4, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Council Meeting of February 4, 2013, 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
There were no items brought up at this time.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Amending Chapter 35 of the Code Pertaining to Permitted Uses in the M -2
Zoning District
Planning and Protective Services Director Janice McMillan made a presentation
regarding the proposed amendment and offered to answer any questions asked by the
Council.
Following the staff presentation, no one came forward to speak on the issue. Mayor Eric
Struemph declared the evidentiary portion of the public hearing concluded and stated
that the Council will now take up the associated pending bill 2012 -130.
2012 -130, sponsored by Councilman Mihalevich, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER
35, THE ZONING CODE, RELATING TO OFFICE USES IN THE M -2 GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT.
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Bill 2012 -130 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 15075:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte,
Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
Mayor Eric 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, November 15, 2012
b. CAMPO Board of Directors, November 21, 2012
c. Administration Committee, November 28, 2012
d. Public Works & Planning Committee, November 29, 2012
e. JCTV Steering Committee, December 6, 2012
f. Housing Authority Board of Directors, December 18, 2012
Mayor Struemph encouraged citizens interested in serving on any of the City's boards
or commissions to fill out a Volunteer Profile form to be submitted for consideration
when vacancies occur.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration Committee — Councilwoman Carroll announced that the next meeting
would be held Wednesday, February 27, at 8:00 A.M.
Finance Committee - Councilman Shawn Schulte announced that next Finance
Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 26, at 7:30 A.M.
Public Safety Committee — Councilman Larry Henry announced that the next meeting
will be Thursday, February 28, immediately following the Brown Bagel work session.
Public Works & Planning Committee — Councilman Bob Scrivner announced that the
next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 21, at 7:30 A.M.
Other Committee and Liaison Reports — Councilman Larry Henry announced that the
JCTV Steering Committee will hold its next meeting on Thursday, February 14, at 2:00
P.M.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Mayor Struemph recommended the following appointments to City Boards and
Commissions the Council for their approval:
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENT EXPIRES STATUS
Transportation & Traffic Jeremy Murray June 2015 Partial
Board of Adjustment:
Matt Rimiller June 2014 Partial
Andrew Hake Sept 2014 Partial
Daniel Hancock (Alt.) Sept 2013 Partial
Cultural Arts Thomas Hartman March 2015 Partial
Facade Improvement:
Sam Bushman Feb 2016 Full
Bill Yarnell Feb 2016 Full
Art Hernandez Feb 2015 Full
Jane Moore Feb 2015 Full
Jim Wisch Feb 2014 Full
Housing Authority Myrtle Mayfield Nov 2016 Full
CVB Matt Alsager Dec 2015 Full
Police Personnel Board:
Curtis Creagh Jan 2016 Full
Donald Cline Jan 2016 Full
JCTV Steering Committee: Shen-ell Henderson Feb 2014 Full
Kristopher Wyatt Feb 2014 Full
Jeff Bassinson Feb 2014 Full
Michael Honeywell Feb 2014 Full
A motion was made by Councilman Rick Prather to approve all appointments as
recommended, seconded by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll, and approved unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS
Mayor Struemph stated that Mr. Bill Towson was scheduled to make a presentation but
that he is running late because he is currently volunteering at the Amtrak station, and he
will be allowed to make his presentation when he arrives.
Lyle Rosburg presented a presentation regarding the history and Events of Jefferson
City Host Lions. He then invited everyone to the annual ham and bean and chili fund
raiser event to help fund the many projects which are sponsored by the Lions.
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Public Works Director Roger Schwartze gave a visual presentation explaining how the
City's new Bus App works to give people the exact location of the City's buses on their
routes at any given time.
Gloria Enloe, Station Manager of JCTV, gave a presentation regarding the station's
efforts to promote fundraisers to provide revenue to supplement the amount budgeted
by City.
City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus gave a synopsis of the Conference Center RFP
process, and stated the Council will need to set dates for at least two meetings to
discuss Phase I of the process and determine how and when to move into Phase II. He
stated that the first two meetings need to be held in Closed Session to ensure that
decisions made are the most equitable possible to both the proposers and the City.
Discussion was held regarding the issue of holding the discussions, and keeping any
associated documents presented during Phase I of the process, confidential. At the
conclusion of the discussion, Councilman Bob Scrivner made the following motion:
"It is the sense of the Council that we will keep these discussions of this matter
closed until such time as the Council, by vote, decides to open the matter to the
public."
The motion was seconded by Councilman Larry Henry, and approved unanimously by
the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte,
Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
Discussion was then held regarding the dates for the two meetings for Phase I
discussions.
First meeting: A motion was made by Councilwoman Carrie Carroll that the first
meeting be scheduled for Monday, February 11, from 7:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved unanimously by the
following roll -call vote:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte,
Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
Second meeting: A motion was made by Councilman Bob Scrivner, seconded by
Councilman Larry Henry, to hold the second meeting on Thursday, February 21, from
4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote.
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Mr. Bill Towson arrived at this point and made his presentation to thank the City for its
support of the Amtrak Volunteer Program and Facility. Mayor Struemph thanked Mr.
Towson, in return, for the hard work of both him and the rest of the volunteers, to give
Amtrak passengers such a warm welcome and assist them with their travels to and from
our City.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF
There were no announcements made at this time.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Glen Costales made a presentation regarding Bill 2012 -143 (Assistant City
Administrator position). He stated his disagreement with combining the positions of
Finance Director and I.T. Director into the one position of Assistant City Administrator.
Mr. Charles Gaskin also made a presentation regarding Bill 2012 -143, and stated he
also disagrees with the bill for the same reasons as Mr. Costales.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were brought before the Council for approval by consent:
a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: January 17 and January 22, 2013
b. Change Order 1 — Stockman Construction for 2012 Various Sewer Main
Repairs
c. Accepting Property from Debra and Mark Termini
A motion was made by Councilman Bob Scrivner for approval of the Consent Agenda
as presented, seconded by Councilman Ralph Bray, and approved unanimously.
BIDS OVER $50,000
There were no bids over $50,000 presented at this time.
BILLS INTRODUCED
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2012 -135, sponsored by Councilwoman Carroll, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SUBMITTING A
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO
ALLOW ELECTIONS IN FEBRUARY AND ALL OTHER DATES ALLOWED IN
MISSOURI STATUTES.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding this bill. The Council recognized Cole County
Clerk Marvin Register in the audience and asked him to answer some questions since
the issue would affect his office.
2012 -136, sponsored by Councilwoman Carroll, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SUBMITTING A
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO A
VOTE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON TO ELIMINATE PRIMARY
ELECTIONS.
2012 -137, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PARKING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
WELCOME INN AGAIN, LLC, FOR THE LEASE OF THE PARKING LOT KNOWN AS
LOT 31.
2012 -138, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND
DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT -OF -WAY ON MORRIS AVENUE AND ELIZABETH
STREET.
2012 -139, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION
19 -401, (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE (W), (SNOW ROUTES),
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, PERTAINING TO VARIOUS
STREETS IN JEFFERSON CITY. Need to accept substitute
Following a brief explanation of the amendments contained in the substitute bill
prepared by staff and distributed to the Council over the weekend for their
consideration, a motion was made by Councilman Scrivner to accept the Substitute Bill
2012 -139, seconded by Councilman Shawn Schulte, and approved unanimously.
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2012 -140, sponsored by Councilman Bray, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
BY REVISING THE DOWNTOWN PARKING ACCOMMODATION PROGRAM.
2012 -141, sponsored by Councilwoman Carroll, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI,
BY REGULATING THE SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND EMPLOYMENT,
AND THE SALE OF MERCHANDISE ON HIGHWAYS AND STREETS.
2012 -142, sponsored by Councilwoman Carroll, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2012 -2013 BUDGET (APPENDIX A —
PERSONNEL SCHEDULE) OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY
COMBINING AUTHORIZED POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS, ENGINEERING DIVISION.
2012 -143, sponsored by Councilman Weber, Co- sponsored by Councilwoman Carrie
Carroll, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CODE
BY COMBINING THE POSITIONS OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND DIRECTOR OF
INFORMATION SERVICES INTO THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT CITY
ADMINISTRATOR.
During a lengthy discussion, Councilman Scrivner requested that staff provide the
Council more information regarding the Charter language on this issue. Councilman
Schulte also asked Human Resources Director Gail Strope for a breakdown of the
current budgeted amounts for Finance Director and the proposed salaries for the new
managers, with benefits factored in, to see if the savings to the City equals the
$100,000 figure previously stated.
BILLS PENDING
2012 -133, sponsored by Councilman Schulte, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A COST SHARE AGREEMENT WITH THE
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AIR
TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES AT THE JEFFERSON CITY MEMORIAL AIRPORT.
Bill 2012 -133 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 15079:
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Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte,
Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
2012 -134, sponsored by Councilman Scrivner, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A COST SHARE AGREEMENT WITH THE
MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PROVIDING BUS SHELTERS FOR THE TRANSIT DIVISION.
Bill 2012 -134 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the
following roll -call vote as Ordinance 15080:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte,
Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
INFORMAL CALENDAR
There were no items on the Informal Calendar.
RESOLUTIONS
RS2012 -21 Renewing Lease Agreement with Jefferson City Aviation, d /b /a Jefferson
City Flying Service (Schulte)
A motion was made by Councilman Shawn Schulte for adoption of RS2012 -21 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
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Mr. Leonard Stella made comments regarding Bill 2012 -143 (Assistant City
Administrator), in which he stated it is his opinion the positions of Finance Director and
I.T. Director should remain separated.
Mr. John Lawrence Jolley made a presentation regarding the issue of sewers on a
national level.
COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY
No comments were made at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
No New Business was brought forward.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business brought before the Council
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Bill Luebbert to approve the January 22, 2013,
Closed Session Minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Bryan Pope, and
approved by the following roll -call vote:
Aye: Bray, Carroll, Henry, Luebbert, Mihalevich, Pope, Prather, Schulte,
Scrivner, and Weber
Nay: None
ADJOURNMENT
As no further business was brought forward at this time, a motion to adjourn was made
by Councilman Bob Weber, seconded by Councilman Bob Scrivner, and approved
unanimously at 8:30 P.M.